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The United States carried out strikes against Iran following an earlier incident where an Apache helicopter was shot down. Retired Army Major Mike Lyons provided analysis of the U.S. military actions.
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The U.S. launched strikes on Iran on a Wednesday night.
The strikes came after Iran downed a U.S. Apache helicopter.
The Apache helicopter was attacked earlier in the same week.
CBS Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson shared the latest updates on the strikes.
Retired Army Major Mike Lyons offered his analysis of the situation.
The news was reported by CBS News and is available on their app.
The military actions are linked directly to tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Mexico is preparing for the World Cup opening with big celebrations, but protests and social tensions in Mexico City are causing problems. Teachers and families of missing people are protesting, which has blocked access to key fan areas and raised concerns about focusing on social issues over the event.
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Mexico is co-hosting the World Cup with the United States and Canada.
The opening match is Mexico vs. South Africa in Mexico City.
Protests by teachers and families of missing people are blocking access to the main fan plaza.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces criticism over World Cup spending and security issues.
Authorities deployed over 100,000 security personnel across the host cities.
The protests demand better investment in education and attention to humanitarian crises.
Cultural events for the World Cup include performances by stars like Shakira.
Organizers say alternative public viewing spots are prepared if the main plaza remains blocked.
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The U.S. military launched new strikes against targets in Iran, which it described as actions in self-defense. The strikes focused on ammunition storage sites, command centers, and warehouses.
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The U.S. Central Command announced new strikes against Iran.
The strikes occurred on a Wednesday.
The U.S. called the attacks acts of self-defense.
Targets included ammunition depots, places where weapons are stored.
Other targets were command and control centers, which are used to coordinate military actions.
Warehouses were also targeted.
Two U.S. officials shared this information with CBS News.
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U.S. military forces have carried out additional strikes targeting Iran-related locations. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives talked about Bill Gates’ testimony connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
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U.S. forces conducted new military strikes related to Iran.
The targets were connected to Iran or its interests.
A U.S. House member discussed Bill Gates’ testimony.
Bill Gates gave testimony about his contact with Jeffrey Epstein.
The information was shared on the CBS News program "6/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The report includes both military and political/legal topics.
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The United States launched new air strikes on several places in Iran, ordered by President Donald Trump. In response, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for ships, blocking all types of vessels from passing through.
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The US carried out strikes on multiple targets in Iran late Wednesday.
The strikes were a reaction to what the US called Iran’s ongoing aggression.
Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island and cities along the Strait of Hormuz, including Bandar Abbas and Sirik.
At least two people were wounded in the southern city of Kargan due to the blasts.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all ships until further notice.
The IRGC claimed two oil tankers were hit while trying to pass through the strait illegally.
The US and Iran recently exchanged attacks after a US Apache helicopter was shot down near the strait.
President Trump said the US would respond strongly and criticized previous US presidents' handling of Iran.
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President Donald Trump said the US has secretly helped protect 200 ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz recently. Experts doubt this claim and say it will not prevent a global economic crisis.
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President Trump claimed the US escorted 200 ships through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
Harlan Ullman, chairman of the Killowen Group, questioned the truth of this claim.
Experts believe the escort claim is not enough to stop a worldwide economic crisis.
The security of the Strait of Hormuz is important for global trade and energy supplies.
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Iran's military announced that it will target and shoot at any ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following recent US airstrikes. The US military confirmed no American warships were hit, and President Trump said he spoke with Iranian officials who asked him to stop the strikes, a claim Iran denies.
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Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all ships, including oil tankers and commercial vessels.
Iran said it struck two ships trying to pass through the strait illegally.
The US military stated that no US warships in the area were hit.
President Donald Trump said he spoke directly with Iranian officials who requested a halt to US strikes.
Iranian state media denied any contact with President Trump after the strikes.
The US military began a new round of airstrikes against Iran following the escalation.
The situation raises concerns about regional security and the global supply of oil, as the Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route.
Other Middle East developments include Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and political tensions involving Israel and Lebanon.
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The United States carried out air strikes on ammunition depots in Iran after President Donald Trump promised to respond strongly to the recent downing of a U.S. helicopter. These military actions are part of a series of retaliations related to the incident.
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The U.S. attacked ammunition storage sites in Iran on Wednesday evening.
President Donald Trump announced a forceful response to the helicopter incident.
The U.S. helicopter was downed earlier in the week, prompting the strikes.
Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson provided details on the operation.
Former senior CIA official Joe Zacks offered expert analysis on the situation.
The strikes are part of an ongoing wave of military actions by the U.S. against Iran.
The incident and response highlight tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Coverage and updates are available through CBS News and related apps.
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French singer Patrick Bruel has been formally charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment in cases involving multiple women from 1992 to 2019. Bruel denies all charges and was released on bail after questioning, while protests and calls for concert cancellations led him to stop his tour in France.
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Patrick Bruel, a 67-year-old French singer, faces charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
Allegations come from at least 22 women, with incidents reported between 1992 and 2019.
Some complaints are beyond the statute of limitations but have been added to the investigation file.
Bruel denies all the accusations through his lawyers.
He was questioned by police and then charged; subsequently released on bail.
Bruel canceled his concert tour after protests and pressure from city officials.
The case follows similar sexual assault claims against French actor Gérard Depardieu.
Bruel is a well-known cultural figure in France, with a career spanning music, film, and television.
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Canada is planning a new law to ban children under 16 from using social media, but tech companies can avoid the ban if they prove they have good safety rules for young users. The law also aims to control harmful online content and will create a regulator to enforce the rules. This proposal comes as countries around the world prepare to discuss children’s online safety at the upcoming G7 summit.
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Canada’s new Safe Social Media Act targets children under 16, banning their use of social media unless companies can show strong measures to protect minors.
The law also covers AI chatbots and aims to reduce harmful content like bullying, hate speech, and calls for violence.
A new body called the Digital Safety Commission of Canada will be set up to make sure tech companies follow the rules.
Companies breaking the rules could face fines up to $10 million or 3% of their global revenue, whichever is higher.
This law is partly a response to concerns raised after a deadly school shooting linked to online discussions on ChatGPT.
Similar laws already exist in Australia, the UK, France, New Zealand, and Greece, with various rules about the minimum age for social media use.
The Canadian government says protecting children online is a top priority, while some groups warn about possible impacts on free speech.
The law was introduced to Parliament just before the G7 summit, where global leaders will discuss AI and children’s online safety.
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Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing 260 people on board and 19 on the ground. The official investigation into the crash by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has caused strong controversy over its fairness and transparency.
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The crash occurred less than a minute after takeoff on 12 June last year.
The flight was bound for London with 230 passengers and 10 crew members.
Only one person on board survived; 19 people on the ground also died.
The investigation is led by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, following international rules.
The US National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing are involved due to aircraft manufacturing.
The investigation aims to prevent future accidents, not assign blame.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner plane model involved has a previously strong safety record.
Families and safety groups have raised concerns about the investigation’s impartiality and possible conflicts of interest.
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Olivia Rodrigo, the 23-year-old singer, recently discussed her new song "Maggots For Brains" and revealed she has already chosen her wedding song, "I Melt with You" by Modern English. She also talked about her experiences with love, including her first true love song in 2024 and a relationship that inspired much of her third album.
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Olivia Rodrigo worked on final details of her song "Maggots For Brains" shortly before its release.
She chose Hampstead Heath in London as the setting for her interview because it's her favorite place to relax.
Rodrigo has picked "I Melt with You" by Modern English as her wedding song.
She wrote her first true love song in 2024, called "So American," inspired by actor Louis Partridge.
Her third album, titled "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," explores a relationship that eventually ended.
The album cover shows two contrasting images of Rodrigo: one joyful and one looking sad.
Rodrigo described a scene from her album set in a London pub where she becomes infatuated with a boy.
She hopes for an outdoor marriage proposal, ideally in New York's Central Park.
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More than 70 female playwrights in the UK are staging a large theatrical event called All the Rage in a former office building in London. The performances and installations focus on themes of power abuse and exploitation, inspired by the Epstein case and the experiences of his victims.
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The event All the Rage takes place in a 15-room former insurance office in London’s financial district.
It involves over 70 female UK-based writers who each contributed short scripts or texts.
The work is inspired by Jeffrey Epstein’s case and issues of sexual abuse, power, and exploitation.
Performances include poems, installations, and scenes showing perspectives of victims.
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir and her accusations against Prince Andrew influenced the pieces.
None of the accused men, including Epstein and Prince Andrew, are directly portrayed on stage.
The project aims to give voice to victims and challenge silence and shame around sexual violence.
The show mixes artistic expressions with messages of anger and hope for healing.
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A water cannon was used by police to disperse a crowd involved in violence near Belfast following a knife attack. The unrest included attacks on police, property damage, and protests in several Northern Ireland locations. Authorities have made arrests and urged peaceful protests.
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A water cannon was deployed at Sandyknowes roundabout near Belfast to manage a large crowd.
The violence followed a stabbing attack in north Belfast where the victim was seriously injured.
Protesters threw bricks, bottles, wood, petrol bombs, and set fires to property and vehicles.
Police faced attacks and responded with additional officers but the latest disorder was smaller than the previous night.
Public transport was shut down and some schools closed early on the day of the unrest.
About 27 people were made homeless after targeted attacks on homes of foreign nationals.
Two men have been charged related to the violence, including charges of riot and assault.
Police warned that sharing addresses of targeted properties online puts lives at risk and may be illegal.
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The SS Great Britain dockland site in Bristol is being renamed Bristol Dockyards. The change reflects a new focus on the ship’s role in history, including its connection to the British Empire and diverse peoples affected by its voyages.
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The SS Great Britain site was previously called Brunel’s SS Great Britain, named after the ship’s designer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The new name, Bristol Dockyards, removes references to both Brunel and the ship’s original name.
The rebranding aims to make the site feel more modern and connected to the diverse city of Bristol.
The museum will highlight the ship’s part in British imperial history and migration stories.
The SS Great Britain was built after Britain abolished the slave trade; the "SS" stands for steamship, not slave ship.
Community research will share personal histories of the ship’s passengers and its impact in places like Australia, India, the Caribbean, and the US.
The museum will feature stories of local shipbuilders, Indigenous Australians, British soldiers, and travelers from Jamaica and Barbados.
The goal is to create a heritage site that reflects and includes the diverse populations connected to its history.
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Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the only survivor of the June 2025 Air India plane crash that killed 260 people. One year later, he is calling for honesty, clear answers, and support, as investigations near completion and he continues to face emotional and financial challenges.
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The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 people onboard and 19 on the ground.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, a British national, survived but lost his brother in the crash.
Early investigation found both fuel switches were set to “cut-off” right after takeoff, stopping fuel supply to the engine.
The full investigation report is expected to be released around the anniversary of the crash, June 12, 2026.
Ramesh has received financial support from Air India but still lives with significant psychological and financial difficulties.
His representatives have met with Air India and Tata Group executives, but some issues remain unresolved.
Ramesh is taking civil legal action related to the crash.
The UK government has not provided direct or specialized support to many affected families, according to his legal team.
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There were protests with violence in Northern Ireland for a second night, where police used water cannons to disperse about 300 people. The unrest followed a serious knife attack in Belfast, with the victim’s family urging calm. Meanwhile, the UK government is trying to stop illegal immigration through the border with Ireland, and reports show people-smuggling gangs exploiting this route.
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Police in Northern Ireland used water cannons to break up protests involving around 300 people near Belfast.
Protesters set fire to a truck and threw bricks during the unrest.
Stephen Ogilvie was seriously injured in a knife attack in Belfast; the suspect faces attempted murder charges.
Ogilvie’s family has asked for peaceful behavior and condemned violence.
The UK has returned just one asylum seeker who crossed the Ireland-UK border and wants to tighten control over this route.
People-smuggling gangs are advertising illegal travel from Dublin to the UK, using social media to attract immigrants.
Belfast police are assessing damage to homes, shops, and vehicles caused by riots.
A Russian tech expert linked to drone warfare is reportedly traveling freely in Europe and the US.
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The U.S. carried out new strikes in Iran after missiles were fired at American bases nearby. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is helping ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
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The U.S. launched military strikes targeting locations in Iran.
Missiles were launched at U.S. bases in the region before the strikes.
President Trump said the U.S. is assisting ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important channel for shipping and oil transport.
The U.S. emphasizes its control over this strategic water passage.
These events reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Dancehall singer Spice talked about her new song and how she feels about Caribbean American Heritage Month. She also shared thoughts on her cultural influence and legacy.
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Spice is a well-known dancehall music artist.
She released a new single recently.
Caribbean American Heritage Month celebrates the history and culture of Caribbean Americans.
Spice reflected on what this month means to her personally.
She discussed her impact on culture through her music and public presence.
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