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Around 1,500 students protested in Jakarta against Indonesia’s government policies amid economic problems. They demanded lower fuel and food prices, cuts to costly welfare programs, and less military influence in politics.
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The protests took place in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, with about 1,500 students participating.
Demonstrators called their movement “Heading to Bankrupt Indonesia” and wore yellow university jackets.
They want fuel and food prices lowered and government welfare programs made more efficient.
The government kept fuel prices steady despite global energy problems but recently raised prices by 32%.
Indonesia’s currency, the rupiah, fell sharply against the US dollar, signaling economic stress.
The free meals program, costing $15 billion annually, faces corruption investigations and has had its leader fired.
Protesters also oppose the increasing role of the military in the government, fearing it harms democracy.
Police and military used metal barricades and deployed around 6,000 personnel; some clashes occurred during the protest.
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David Hockney, a well-known British artist famous for his paintings of bright swimming pools and colorful digital art made on iPads, died at the age of 88. He was an important figure in modern art and had a long, successful career.
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David Hockney was a British artist.
He was known for paintings of shimmering pools.
He also created colorful drawings using an iPad.
Hockney was considered a major figure in contemporary art.
He died at the age of 88.
His work influenced many in the art world.
The news was reported by France 24 on December 6, 2026.
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Families of victims from the Air India Flight 171 crash marked the first anniversary with vigils and prayers. The crash occurred near Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, and the investigation into its cause is still ongoing without a final conclusion.
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Air India Flight 171 crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and 19 on the ground.
Only one passenger survived the crash.
The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Investigators are analyzing evidence carefully and will release a final report once complete.
Memorial events, including prayer meetings and vigils, were held in multiple cities to honor the victims.
The crash site remains cordoned off and serves as an informal memorial with flowers and photographs.
Families and officials, including the British High Commissioner to India, paid respects to the victims.
The crash impacted nearby buildings, including a medical college where the plane hit, which held a memorial and a blood donation drive.
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This article discusses lessons learned from the files related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, focusing on issues of power, accountability, and how systems allowed his crimes to continue. Survivors and advocates share their views on how the case has become a turning point for society.
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Jeffrey Epstein was involved in serious crimes including sexual abuse and trafficking.
His case reveals failures in systems that should have stopped his illegal activities sooner.
Survivors like Teresa Helm, who also speaks out on these issues, participate in discussions about the case.
The case draws attention to the influence of powerful people in avoiding justice.
The topic has sparked a broader conversation about protecting victims and holding abusers accountable worldwide.
New victims continue to come forward in related investigations, such as in France.
Organizations like World Without Exploitation work to prevent similar abuses and support survivors.
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President Donald Trump announced he canceled planned new military strikes on Iran, saying there was a positive step in talks to end the conflict. Iran quickly responded by downplaying any immediate agreement and highlighted the deep mistrust it has toward the United States.
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President Trump said he called off new military attacks on Iran.
He described this as a breakthrough in peace negotiations.
Iran dismissed claims of a near deal with the U.S.
Tehran pointed to longstanding mistrust between Iran and Washington.
The announcement and response happened on June 12, 2026.
The situation is part of ongoing conflict and tensions between the two countries.
The news was reported by France 24 journalist Reza Sayah.
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US actor Jerry Seinfeld said that Palestine "doesn't exist," which caused criticism online. US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar responded to his comment, highlighting ongoing debates about Seinfeld's strong support for Israel during the conflict in Gaza.
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Jerry Seinfeld, a US actor, said that Palestine "doesn't exist."
His comment led to criticism on social media and elsewhere.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar responded to Seinfeld's remark.
The issue ties into a larger, ongoing discussion about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Seinfeld is known for openly supporting Israel, especially during the Gaza war.
The controversy reflects wider disagreements about how the Israel-Palestine situation is viewed.
The comments have sparked renewed public debate on the topic.
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A French agency claims an Israeli tech company called BlackCore targeted Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney with coordinated online posts before the Scottish Parliament election. BlackCore is accused of running fake social media accounts to spread disinformation against pro-Palestine candidates and others, which the Scottish government finds deeply concerning.
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The Israeli firm BlackCore allegedly spread disinformation against John Swinney and the SNP during the Scottish election.
BlackCore runs "inauthentic" online accounts that coordinate to post comments on Swinney’s social media.
John Swinney described the Gaza conflict as a man-made humanitarian disaster and warned of possible genocide by Israel.
The SNP won 58 seats in the Scottish Parliament election on May 7, and Swinney was re-elected as First Minister.
French authorities asked Israel for explanations about BlackCore’s actions and are investigating who might have commissioned this interference.
BlackCore states it provides technology and strategies for information warfare to governments and political campaigns.
The company erased its online presence after the allegations became public.
Israel’s embassy in Paris denies any intention to interfere in foreign elections and awaits investigation details.
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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, responded to the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey by promising to stay in office and face leadership challenges. He acknowledged the need to improve after election losses and said any future leader would face difficult defence and economic decisions due to ongoing international conflicts.
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Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, criticizing Starmer’s handling of defence spending and security.
Armed Forces Minister Al Carns also quit, citing insufficient military funding and poor weapon choices.
Starmer said any successor would face similar challenges due to international unrest and economic pressures.
There is an expected leadership challenge, possibly from Andy Burnham or Wes Streeting.
Starmer aims to lead the Labour Party into the next general election and wants to improve their recent poor election results.
The Defence Investment Plan (Dip), meant to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035, is delayed partly due to the ministerial resignations.
Starmer met with the new Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis and military officials to finalize the defence plan before the upcoming NATO summit.
Starmer defended the government’s difficult decisions, stating there are no easy answers in balancing defence and other spending.
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President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran is close, which he says could end the recent conflict in the Gulf. Though the U.S. and Iran have held talks and exchanged peace proposals, Iran has not confirmed any agreement yet, and experts say any deal now would likely be a temporary ceasefire, not a final peace treaty.
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President Trump said Iran’s top leaders have approved talks and called off planned strikes on Iran.
He claimed many countries, including the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and others, have agreed on the deal details.
A signing ceremony might happen in Europe soon, led by Vice President JD Vance.
Iran has only described Trump’s claims as speculation and has not confirmed the deal.
Direct talks between the U.S. and Iran previously failed but continued through mediators in Pakistan.
The conflict began in February 2026 after attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
Trump has repeatedly said a deal was close, but multiple crises have prolonged the conflict.
Analysts warn that Trump’s statements may be exaggerated and that a lasting peace deal is not yet reached.
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Severe weather, including possible tornadoes and strong winds, hit several states in the U.S. Midwest. The storms caused widespread damage, leaving some people trapped under debris.
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The Midwest experienced severe weather with tornadoes and heavy winds.
Multiple states were affected by the storms.
The weather caused catastrophic damage to homes and buildings.
Some individuals became trapped under debris from the storms.
CBS News reported on the situation, with Rob Marciano providing coverage.
The event led to emergency response efforts in the affected areas.
Severe weather warnings were likely issued prior to the storms.
The situation is developing and being closely monitored by officials.
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The Pentagon released a new set of documents and videos about UFOs, called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). This is the third release in the past month and includes files from several government agencies like the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Pentagon.
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The Pentagon shared 53 documents and 10 images related to UAPs.
The release also includes six videos and three audio recordings from NASA.
Videos show orb-like objects moving in the sky.
Some images and clips are labeled as "artistic interpretations" of UFO sightings.
The files come from multiple U.S. government agencies: CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Pentagon.
The documents were uploaded to the Pentagon’s official UFO website.
This is the third group of UFO-related files released in recent weeks.
The Pentagon is actively sharing more information about UAPs to the public.
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Southwark Council in London has taken control of a council property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, after a year-long investigation. The council said it will return the property to a local family in need of housing but did not accuse Fatima Bio of any crime.
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Southwark Council took possession of a council flat connected to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio.
The decision followed a 12-month investigation by the council’s Housing Investigations Team.
Fatima Bio has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing by the council.
The council plans to give the property to a local family who needs housing.
There are more than 18,000 people on Southwark’s waiting list for council housing.
Fatima Bio said she is paying for the council home herself and that her children are British citizens.
The council has recovered 107 properties in the last two years due to tenancy investigations.
Fatima Bio’s office did not provide a comment when contacted by BBC Global Women.
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The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, criticized a real estate event in London that promoted the sale of property in Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. He expressed concern and said the London police would investigate any criminal actions related to the event.
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The event, called the "Great Israeli Real Estate Event," was held in London to promote sales of land in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the event, saying the settlements are illegal and cause displacement of Palestinians.
The event was organized by "My Home in Israel," a real estate agency targeting overseas buyers.
Amnesty International criticized the event, calling it a promotion of apartheid and annexation.
The London Metropolitan Police said they would investigate any possible illegal activity connected to the land sales.
Israeli settlements began after the 1967 Six-Day War when Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
Over 700,000 Israeli settlers live in these settlements and outposts in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Most countries and UN bodies consider these settlements illegal, but the US has used its veto power at the UN to protect Israel.
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The European Union (EU) is starting to put into action a new Migration and Asylum Pact after more than ten years of negotiations. The pact aims to improve how EU countries manage their borders, handle asylum requests faster, work better together, and restore trust among the member states.
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The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact is a new set of rules for managing migration across Europe.
It has been negotiated for over a decade before reaching this point.
The pact focuses on stronger border controls.
It aims to speed up the process of reviewing and deciding asylum claims.
The pact encourages better coordination among EU member countries.
A goal is to rebuild trust in the EU’s split and divided migration system.
This pact represents a major effort to create a common approach to migration management in Europe.
Camille Le Coz is the director of the Migration Policy Institute of Europe and commented on the pact.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist known for his paintings and digital art, died peacefully at his home just before his 89th birthday. He was celebrated for his long, creative career and his unique way of showing life in Yorkshire and California through art.
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David Hockney died at age 88, one month before turning 89.
He was known for famous artworks like A Bigger Splash and My Parents.
His career lasted over 70 years and included painting, printmaking, photography, and digital art.
Hockney was born in Bradford, England, and later lived in Los Angeles, USA.
The Tate galleries and the Pompidou Centre praised him as a major contemporary artist.
Upcoming exhibitions of his work are planned at Tate Britain and Tate Modern.
He won a gold medal at the Royal College of Art.
Hockney was also involved in stage design and cultural projects like Bradford’s UK City of Culture 2025.
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The article honors the late British artist David Hockney, who died at 88, and reflects on the 100th birthday of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. It also highlights exhibitions showcasing their work and influence, along with other art projects such as Ai Weiwei’s Lego reinterpretation of Monet’s waterlilies and a photography dynasty exhibition in Marseille.
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David Hockney was a British painter known for colorful portraits and landscapes.
Hockney’s career covered cultural periods from 1960s London to 1970s Los Angeles and later life in Normandy.
Marilyn Monroe, famous for glamour and charm, is being re-examined in a Paris exhibition that shows her talent and ability to reinvent herself.
Ai Weiwei created an artistic piece using 650,000 Lego bricks inspired by Claude Monet’s waterlilies.
An exhibition in Marseille highlights the Detaille family’s long history in photography.
The article marks Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birth anniversary in 2026.
David Hockney’s works are held in collections worldwide, including New York and Tokyo.
The content is from France 24’s culture segment, aired in June 2026.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the country has not yet finalized a deal that President Donald Trump said would be signed soon. Iran confirmed the talks are ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman is Esmaeil Baqaei.
President Trump announced that a deal would be signed soon.
Iran states it has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement.
Negotiations between Iran and other parties are still in progress.
The report comes from CBS News correspondents Aaron Navarro and Imtiaz Tyab.
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President Donald Trump said he threatened new strikes on Iran but stopped them because a peace deal is close. Iran’s government says no agreement has been made yet.
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President Trump mentioned he was ready to carry out new strikes on Iran.
He decided not to follow through with the strikes.
President Trump said a deal with Iran is close.
Iran’s government denies that a deal has been reached.
The situation involves talks between the U.S. and Iran about peace.
CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe reported on this issue.
The information was shared through CBS News platforms.
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European soccer fans have complained about high World Cup ticket prices and travel costs in the United States. Critics say the event feels more like a luxury product than a community-focused tournament, but this also reflects economic differences between the U.S. and Europe.
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FIFA advertised World Cup group-stage tickets starting at $60 and final match tickets up to $6,730 initially.
Prices increased with variable pricing, reaching nearly $11,000 for top final seats by spring sales.
European fans and groups filed complaints about high prices, unclear rules, and high resale fees.
Some fans reported empty seats at opening games despite the high ticket costs.
Retired English player Ian Wright criticized the U.S. for expensive tickets and access restrictions at the tournament.
The U.S. economy has higher productivity and wages than Europe, which partly explains the higher prices.
OECD data shows average annual wages in the U.S. are higher than major European countries like Germany, Britain, France, and Italy.
The European Commission received a formal complaint from fan groups about ticket pricing and fairness.
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A tornado struck parts of the Midwest, specifically Illinois and Indiana, causing destruction. More than a dozen tornadoes were reported, and a man was trapped under the rubble of his house after the storm.
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Tornadoes hit Illinois and Indiana in the Midwest region.
More than twelve tornado reports were made on the same day.
The weather caused damage to homes and property.
A man was trapped under the debris of his collapsed house.
Emergency crews or news outlets reported on the situation.
The event was covered by CBS News and included video updates.
The storm was part of a new wave of severe weather affecting the area.
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