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One Nation moved its Melbourne fundraiser to a secret location after the original venue canceled due to planned protests. The event was set to feature Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, and police prepared for protests near the original site.
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One Nation changed the fundraiser venue from Giorgio Casa in Moonee Ponds to an undisclosed place.
The original venue canceled the event because of concerns about protests.
The fundraiser was sold out, but attendance numbers were not shared.
Victoria police said they knew the event moved but found no specific threats and planned a police presence for possible protests.
Various groups, including the “Campaign against Racism & Fascism,” called for protests against the event.
The local council warned people to avoid the area and said there would be temporary road closures.
Earlier, a similar One Nation event in Perth faced protests with hundreds of demonstrators.
The Australian Federal Police referred questions about the event to state police.
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A viral song about Puerto Rico created by internet personality Bill Stiteler using AI has gained millions of views and celebrity attention on TikTok. Puerto Ricans have mixed feelings about the song, with some appreciating its cultural references and others wanting more human input. The song has sparked new conversations about Puerto Rican culture and its presence on the global stage.
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The song includes lyrics mentioning Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan, and local customs like people clapping when the plane lands.
It was created by Bill Stiteler (Saxboy Billy) using an AI music platform called Suno.
The song has over a million views on TikTok and has been lip synced by celebrities like Mila Kunis, Charlie Puth, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Some Puerto Ricans feel proud the song highlights their culture; others wish it had more authentic human input.
The creator has expressed admiration for Puerto Rican culture and wants to collaborate with local artists.
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory in the Caribbean with about 3.2 million people, where Spanish and English are official languages.
Podcast host Debbie Perez appreciates that the song has helped start deeper conversations about Puerto Rico.
Chef Maria Mercedes Grubb credits Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny for boosting tourism and raising awareness of the island’s social issues.
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Avi Meyerstein, president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace, says that the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are long-standing political problems, not isolated events. He highlights the importance of both diplomacy and the efforts of ordinary Israeli and Palestinian people working together to build a lasting and secure peace.
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The Middle East conflicts reflect unresolved political disputes lasting for decades.
Stability in the region is temporary without solving these deep issues.
Civil society, meaning local leaders and grassroots groups, plays a key role in seeking peace.
Many Israelis support a peace deal that includes a Palestinian state.
Current violence shows that the existing situation cannot continue.
Peace requires cooperation between political leaders (diplomacy) and community efforts.
Avi Meyerstein is the co-founder and president of the Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP).
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Israel has increased demolitions of Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem, particularly in the al-Bustan area of Silwan, affecting dozens of families. Palestinians face challenges obtaining building permits, and many homes have been destroyed amid plans to build a Jewish-themed park, which is disputed internationally.
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Around 59 Palestinian properties in the al-Bustan area of East Jerusalem have been demolished since late 2023.
East Jerusalem was captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East War and later annexed, a move not recognized by most countries.
Israel plans to build a biblical-themed park called the King's Garden in al-Bustan, managed by a Jewish settler group.
Palestinian residents say getting Israeli construction permits is nearly impossible; only 7% of housing approved in Jerusalem in 2025 was for Palestinians.
About half of the homes in al-Bustan have been demolished, with residents sometimes demolishing their own homes to avoid steep fines.
The Israeli government opposes Palestinian statehood and is taking steps against it, including eviction cases mostly filed by settlers.
About 200 Palestinian households, approximately 900 people, are facing eviction cases according to the UN.
Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank house around 700,000 Jewish settlers.
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A study has found that emergency hospital admissions in central London dropped after two clean air schemes, the T-charge and Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez), were introduced to reduce air pollution. The reductions were especially clear for heart and breathing problems, showing a link between cleaner air and better health.
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The T-charge began in 2017 as an extra charge on older, more polluting vehicles in central London.
The Ulez started in 2019 with stricter rules to cut vehicle emissions further.
Emergency hospital admissions in central London were rising by 3% per year before the schemes.
After the schemes started, admissions dropped by 3% per year overall.
Admissions for heart problems fell by 8% and for breathing problems by 6%.
The study compared central London to other similar areas to make sure the results were due to the clean air zones.
The effect on breathing-related admissions was less certain, possibly because the study looked only at adults.
Researchers say cleaner air zones can improve public health by lowering pollution levels.
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Pro-Palestine activists see a major change coming in the UK Labour party’s approach to the Middle East conflict, possibly leading to a tougher stance on Israel. This shift is linked to new leadership after Keir Starmer and growing support among Labour members for banning arms sales to Israel.
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Pro-Palestine supporters expect a big change in Labour’s Middle East policy under new leadership.
Keir Starmer is likely to leave his position as UK Prime Minister soon.
Labour members show strong support for banning arms exports to Israel, with polls showing 78% in favor.
Labour’s previous actions included partially stopping arms exports in 2024 and recognizing Palestine as a state in 2025.
Two main candidates to replace Starmer, Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, have both expressed support for Palestine but have not yet detailed specific actions.
Internal Labour debates have included accusations of Israel committing war crimes but no use of the term genocide by the frontrunners.
Labour’s foreign affairs chair, Emily Thornberry, criticized the party for not doing enough for Palestinians after recognizing Palestine.
The conflict in Gaza continues with high casualties, and the planned peace efforts, such as the Board of Peace and the Trump peace plan, have not made progress.
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Police in Peru dressed up as the mascots for the 2026 World Cup to catch a suspected drug dealer. The man is a big football fan, and the police used this to trick him.
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The police in Peru wore costumes of the 2026 World Cup mascots.
Their goal was to catch a man suspected of drug trafficking.
The suspect is known to be very passionate about football.
The police used the World Cup theme to get close to him.
This was a special tactic linked to the upcoming World Cup event.
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Iran's top leaders are reviewing a proposed agreement and say it might be closer to approval than before. However, Iran remains careful because previous talks with the United States were followed by military actions.
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Iran is considering a new deal and its highest leaders are reviewing it.
Officials say the agreement might be closer to approval than in the past.
Iran is cautious about the deal because earlier diplomacy talks led to US military actions.
The United States has been involved in past conflicts with Iran after diplomacy efforts.
The proposed deal is still under evaluation and no final decision has been made yet.
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South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for ordering military drones into North Korea. The court said he did this to create a crisis that would justify declaring martial law in 2024, which led to political turmoil.
Key Facts
Yoon Suk Yeol is South Korea’s ex-president.
He was sentenced to 30 years in jail for sending military drones into North Korea.
The court said this action aimed to increase military tensions and create a national crisis.
This crisis was used to justify his declaration of martial law in 2024.
Martial law was declared for about six hours before lawmakers stopped it.
Yoon is also appealing a life sentence for leading an insurrection linked to the martial law declaration.
His defense claimed the drone flights responded to North Korean balloon trash incidents.
South Korea and North Korea remain technically at war, with ongoing tensions over drone flights.
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A video showing a seven-year-old visually impaired Palestinian boy, Ayoub Junaid, crying after his glasses broke has gained international attention. Despite receiving a new pair of glasses through donor help, Ayoub still needs urgent eye surgery which is difficult to access due to the war and blockade in Gaza.
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Ayoub Junaid is a seven-year-old boy from Gaza with severe nearsightedness.
His vision worsened after an illness at age two, and he requires special lenses not available in Gaza.
Ayoub’s glasses recently broke after he fell, causing him emotional distress because he relies heavily on them.
His family cannot access proper eye care or surgery due to Gaza’s war conditions and Israeli blockade.
Medical facilities in Gaza are missing key equipment and supplies for eye treatment.
Over 2,800 patients are waiting for cataract surgery, with total eye surgery backlogs exceeding 4,000 cases.
After the video went viral, donors provided Ayoub with new glasses, but they do not fully meet his prescription needs.
Ayoub now shows some improvement in mood and willingness to interact, offering hope to his family.
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Britain’s favourite butterfly is the peacock butterfly, chosen by over 20,000 votes in a poll run by the charity Butterfly Conservation. The survey shows that common butterflies often seen in gardens are more popular than rare or endangered species.
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The peacock butterfly won first place with its bright colors and eye spots.
Over 20,000 people voted in the poll, which included 60 native butterfly species.
The orange-tip came second, and the red admiral was third.
All top five butterflies are commonly found in gardens, parks, and suburbs across the UK.
Rarer butterflies like the swallowtail and purple emperor ranked much lower.
The Big Butterfly Count starts on 17 July and is a large survey where people count butterflies in 15 minutes outdoors.
Peacock caterpillars are currently common on nettles, suggesting many peacocks will appear this summer.
Painted lady butterflies, migrants from Africa, are expected in large numbers and ranked 10th in the poll.
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Most asylum seekers entering Ireland over the past three years have come through the land border from Northern Ireland. The Irish and UK governments are working together to manage this issue, as the open border allows people to move freely, making it hard to track and control asylum claims.
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Up to 90% of people seeking asylum in Ireland entered through the land border with Northern Ireland.
In the past year, the UK Home Office caught over 900 people crossing the border illegally for immigration reasons.
Between 2022 and 2024, asylum applications in Ireland rose to 18,500, much higher than before 2019.
Most asylum seekers (about 90%) apply in person at the International Protection Office in Dublin rather than at airports or ports.
Irish data shows many asylum seekers travel from Great Britain to Ireland before crossing into Northern Ireland.
A recent knife attack in Belfast involved a refugee who travelled via Paris and Dublin before claiming asylum in Northern Ireland.
Both governments are discussing ways to improve border checks and revive a post-Brexit agreement to return asylum seekers between Ireland and the UK.
Political leaders in Ireland and Northern Ireland agree that cross-border cooperation is important to protect the common travel area.
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The article discusses political efforts to calm violence in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It also mentions other political topics and lists candidates running in a local election in Makerfield, England.
Key Facts
There has been recent violence in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Politicians are working to bring peace to the area.
The article references coverage by reporters Rory Carroll and Hannah Al-Othman.
It includes information about Keir Starmer's political activities.
The article invites readers to send questions to specific reporters.
It provides a full list of candidates for the Makerfield byelection, including people from parties like Liberal Democrats, Labour, Conservative, Green, and more unusual parties like the Official Monster Raving Loony party.
The Makerfield byelection is a local election in England.
A photograph by Peter Morrison from the Associated Press is included.
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A plan by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to build a luxury hotel on an island in Albania's protected wetlands is causing protests. The area is a valuable nature reserve home to many endangered species, and the project is moving forward without public consultation or full environmental approval.
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The planned development is on an island in a wildlife-rich nature reserve in Albania.
Albania has experienced protests for almost two weeks due to this project.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are behind the tourism project.
The wetland is part of the Vjosa River delta, which is a protected area and home to many threatened animals, including flamingos.
The project has not received full planning permission or an environmental impact assessment.
The Albanian government supports the project but says current work is only technical surveys, not construction.
Environmental groups say the area’s natural habitats are being damaged by heavy machinery and fencing.
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sending military drones into North Korea. Prosecutors said the drone missions were meant to create a false excuse to declare martial law in 2024, which caused increased tensions between the two countries.
Key Facts
Yoon was sentenced for sending drones over North Korea that reportedly dropped propaganda leaflets.
Prosecutors claimed this action was meant to justify martial law declared by Yoon in 2024.
The drone flights increased military tensions between South Korea and North Korea in October 2024.
Yoon denies ordering or approving the drone missions and says they were a response to North Korean balloon launches.
Yoon was already sentenced to life in prison earlier for leading an insurrection linked to the martial law attempt.
He was removed from office after the Constitutional Court approved his impeachment last year.
The current South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, took office following a snap election after Yoon’s removal.
Relations between the two Koreas remain tense, with North Korea calling South Korea its “most hostile” enemy.
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Amnesty International and Oxfam reported an increase in violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank over the past three years. This violence is said to be supported by the Israeli government, leading to more people being forced to leave their homes.
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Amnesty International and Oxfam both published reports on settler violence in the West Bank.
The reports show that violence has increased over the last three years.
The violence is described as supported or backed by the Israeli government.
This rise in violence is causing more displacement of people living in the West Bank.
The occupied West Bank is a territory where Israel has control but is recognized internationally as Palestinian land.
Human rights groups are raising concerns about the impact on local communities.
The situation contributes to ongoing tensions in the region.
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A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 more years in prison for ordering drone missions into North Korea in 2024. The court said Yoon aimed to provoke North Korea to justify imposing martial law, which failed and led to mass protests and his impeachment.
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Yoon Suk Yeol ordered drones to fly into North Korea in October 2024.
The drones scattered propaganda leaflets over Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital.
Prosecutors said this was meant to provoke North Korea and create a reason for martial law.
Yoon declared martial law in December 2024 but withdrew it after large protests.
Yoon was impeached and previously sentenced to life in prison for insurrection related to the martial law attempt.
Other officials involved received prison sentences: the defense minister got 30 years, another official 15 years, and a drone commander 3 years with a suspended sentence.
Yoon’s lawyers argued the drone actions were a response to North Korea’s use of balloons carrying trash into South Korea.
The court found Yoon responsible for increasing tensions and risking military conflict between the two Koreas.
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President Donald Trump says he is ready to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls and providing sanctions relief if Iran follows the rules. The agreement aims to extend a ceasefire for 60 days and sets a framework for future nuclear talks, although a detailed nuclear deal is still needed.
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The MOU calls for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen immediately without tolls.
Iran would receive sanctions relief based on how well it follows the agreement.
The deal would extend a ceasefire, including in Lebanon, for 60 days.
Future nuclear negotiations are planned, but any action depends on a second, more detailed deal.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has not yet approved the deal, and Iran’s foreign ministry says no final decision is made.
The agreement includes limits on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and a commitment not to get nuclear weapons.
U.S. Air Force planes moved equipment to support a signing ceremony in Geneva, possibly involving Vice President Vance.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly not informed before President Trump announced the deal.
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US forces recently shot down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran seemed to target commercial ships in the area. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that a deal to end the Middle East war might happen soon, though Iran has not confirmed any final agreement yet.
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US forces intercepted and destroyed two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
The drones appeared to be targeting commercial ships passing through this key waterway.
President Donald Trump announced a possible "great settlement" to end the ongoing Middle East war.
Iran’s government said it has not finalized any deal due to new demands from the US side.
President Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran after announcing the potential deal.
Israeli and Palestinian groups met in France to promote a two-state solution to their conflict.
Egypt called on the US and Iran to take advantage of the current chance to reach a peace deal.
Oil prices dropped following the cancellation of US strikes on Iran, easing fears of conflict escalation.
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Riots took place in west Belfast, affecting residents including two care workers and students from Uganda who live there. Neighbouring houses were set on fire, and people were told to stay indoors for safety. The violence has caused fear among local residents, including refugees.
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Riots occurred in west Belfast, spreading to residential streets.
Houses nearby were set on fire during the riots.
Residents were advised by emergency services to stay inside their homes.
Two housemates from Uganda, both care workers and students, were directly affected.
One resident, Sumayah, fainted due to fear during the violence.
A Sudanese refugee and father of four is thinking about leaving the city because of the rioting.
The Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman interviewed locals about their experiences and fears.
The events highlight tensions and safety concerns in the community during the riots.
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