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El Salvador is under a large state of emergency that has led to many young women being arrested due to their connections to gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18. Inside a prison, some of these women from rival gangs live together and find ways to support each other as they imagine a future outside prison.
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El Salvador has declared a broad state of emergency to fight gang violence.
Many young women linked to gangs MS-13 and Barrio 18 have been arrested in mass operations.
Prisoners Andrea, Mayte, and Gamez come from rival gangs but share the same cell.
Prison routines and activities, led by the prison director Dolores, help the women adapt to life behind bars.
The women use music, such as rap, to express their past experiences and hopes.
They are unsure when they will be able to leave prison and see their families again.
The film "The Light Within | Ep 5 – El Salvador" by Fatima Lianes tells this story.
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A US diplomat was found dead in Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, about two weeks ago. Myanmar police have detained a Thai woman in connection with the case, which is being treated as a possible murder. The US State Department has not shared details due to privacy concerns.
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The US diplomat served at the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.
The diplomat was found dead at a hotel popular with diplomats and business visitors, about 1.5 km from the embassy.
Myanmar police have not publicly commented on the investigation but are treating the death as a possible murder.
A Thai woman is in custody and has received consular assistance from Thailand’s Foreign Ministry.
Myanmar is experiencing a civil war that started over five years ago after a military coup ousted the elected government.
The military controls about 21% of Myanmar, facing resistance from ethnic and pro-democracy groups.
Over 96,000 people have died and 3.6 million have been displaced due to the conflict, according to international monitors and the UN.
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains under house arrest with 13 years of detention left, following a recent pardon of many prisoners by Myanmar’s military leader.
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A mother from the Netherlands shared 11 traditional rules she followed after having her second child to help with postpartum recovery. These rules focus on rest, eating warm foods, avoiding going outside, and getting support from family, which she says are common in many traditional cultures.
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Chantal Wijbrandi, 38, from the Netherlands, followed 11 traditional postpartum practices after her second baby.
Her rules included staying mostly in bed for two weeks and not leaving the house for 40 days.
She ate only warm, cooked foods during recovery.
She received regular massages and support from family and friends.
Other practices were belly binding, herbal sitz baths, and focusing on rest, nourishment, and community support.
She researched postpartum traditions worldwide after a difficult first birth experience.
Traditional cultures often focus on caring for the mother after birth, unlike modern Western culture which centers on the baby.
Wijbrandi emphasizes the importance of asking for and accepting support from others during postpartum recovery.
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Health experts warn that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could raise the risk of disease outbreaks because of weak national health systems and poor planning. A medical expert explains how fans can protect themselves during large events like the World Cup.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring large crowds together.
Health officials are worried about possible disease outbreaks during the event.
There is a lack of strong federal public health planning to manage these risks.
Experts advise fans on how to stay safe from illnesses during big gatherings.
The concerns focus on preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Dr. Céline Gounder, a medical expert, provides guidance on health protection.
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Eight jets from the French air force flew over the Statue of Liberty in New York. This event celebrated France’s historical support for the United States during its War of Independence and marked the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
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The French air force acrobatic team performed a flyover of the Statue of Liberty.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the US in 1886.
The flyover took place on Tuesday, June 10, 2026.
This event highlighted France’s support for the US during the American War of Independence.
It was held just before the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Eight French jets participated in the flyover display.
The event took place in New York City, home of the Statue of Liberty.
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Pope Leo visited Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia to lead a Mass and bless the newest spire of the church. This new spire makes the building the tallest church in the world at 172.5 meters.
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Pope Leo held a special Mass inside the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona.
He blessed the newly completed spire called the Tower of Jesus Christ.
The spire is 172.5 meters tall and topped with a large ceramic cross.
This addition makes the Sagrada Familia the tallest church in the world.
The church was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi.
The ceramic cross on the spire can be seen from many parts of Barcelona.
The event took place on June 10, 2026.
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Several Western countries have imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and far-right ministers involved in violence against Palestinians. However, human rights groups and Palestinian leaders say these measures do not hold the Israeli government responsible for its role in expanding settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
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The UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway coordinated sanctions against individuals and groups linked to settler violence on June 9, 2026.
France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, settler group leaders, and settlers from entering the country.
Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir have faced previous sanctions for their support of settler violence.
Critics say the sanctions target only a few people and do not address the broader role of the Israeli government in settlement expansion.
The population of Israeli settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem has grown from about 250,000 in the early 1990s to over 700,000 now.
The International Court of Justice advised in 2024 that states should not recognize or assist Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, but the EU has not fully enforced trade bans with settlements.
Goods produced in settlements, like dates and cosmetics, continue to enter European markets despite EU guidelines.
Human rights advocates warn that focusing on individual settlers distracts from holding Israeli government leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accountable for the policies behind settlement growth.
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Toby Carvery, a UK restaurant chain, agreed to pay to restore an orchard after cutting down part of a 500-year-old oak tree without permission. The tree was located near their car park in a London park, and the company settled after legal disputes with the local council.
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Toby Carvery cut down part of a 500-year-old oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, north London, without permission in April last year.
The tree damage caused public outrage and led to council eviction proceedings against Toby Carvery.
The restaurant chain’s owner, Mitchells & Butler Retail (M&B), agreed to pay for replanting an orchard and legal costs to settle the dispute.
The remaining oak tree is unlikely to survive due to the damage inflicted.
M&B said the tree was cut for safety reasons, but some tree experts disagreed.
Enfield council acknowledged M&B acted on professional advice regarding safety concerns.
The settlement includes planting 1,000 trees and restoring a community orchard in the park.
Local campaigners continue to oppose development plans in the park linked to Tottenham Hotspur football club.
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The children’s TV show "Wishbone," featuring a dog imagining stories from classic books, aired over 30 years ago on PBS. Although it ended after two seasons due to costs, it remained popular, and a new documentary called "What's the Story, Wishbone?" celebrates the show's history and includes voice actor Larry Brantley.
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"Wishbone" starred a Jack Russell Terrier named Soccer as Wishbone.
The show mixed real-life kid stories with Wishbone imagining classic literature tales.
It ran for two seasons and one finale movie, covering books like "The Phantom of the Opera" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."
The show was canceled due to high production costs and low merchandise sales.
Despite cancellation, it stayed popular on PBS and inspired new readers.
The documentary "What's the Story, Wishbone?" involves original creators and voice actor Larry Brantley.
Larry Brantley’s first big role was voicing Wishbone; he later worked on other animated shows.
The documentary is available digitally from June 10.
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French prosecutors have asked to charge singer Patrick Bruel with sexual abuse, including rape, and want him held in pre-trial detention. Bruel, a famous French pop star and actor aged 67, denies the accusations.
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Prosecutors want Patrick Bruel charged over nine allegations of sexual abuse.
The accusations include rape and sexual assault.
Bruel is 67 years old and well-known in French music and film.
He denies all wrongdoing.
This case follows other high-profile investigations linked to the #MeToo movement in France.
Last year, actor Gerard Depardieu received a suspended prison sentence for sexual assault.
The case is under investigation near Paris.
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President Donald Trump said Iran has delayed too long in negotiating a deal and will now face consequences. This statement came after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the region while talks were still ongoing.
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President Trump criticized Iran for taking too long to reach a negotiation deal.
He said Iran is "all talk and no action."
Trump warned that Iran will "have to pay the price" for the delay.
The U.S. and Iran recently exchanged military strikes in the region.
Despite the strikes, both sides have been reported to continue efforts to negotiate.
The statement was made via a social media post on June 10, 2026.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Scientists found a deep whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean that is home to many sea creatures like jellyfish and tubeworms. This site is very old—over 5 million years—and lies about 7 kilometers deep, making it the deepest and largest whale graveyard known.
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The whale graveyard is located up to 23,000 feet (7 kilometers) below the ocean surface in the Diamantina Fracture Zone.
Whale bones from this site date back 5.3 million years.
Multiple deep-sea submersible trips in 2023 helped discover and map five whale carcass sites.
These whale bones create habitats for many marine animals, including jellyfish, tubeworms, brittle stars, sea cucumbers, squat lobsters, and saltwater clams.
Many species living on the bones are likely new to science and not documented before.
The bones have been preserved by their density, depth, and a mineral coating, protecting them from degradation.
Scientists think whales may have died naturally or from illness and that the ocean floor shape may have collected the bones in this spot.
Studying this graveyard helps researchers learn how life survives in extreme ocean conditions like high pressure, little light, and low oxygen.
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The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the transatlantic slave trade and chattel slavery as severe crimes and called for reparations. Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, voted against the resolution, reflecting a long history of racial exclusion and denial within the country.
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The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution condemning slavery as a grave crime and urging reparations.
123 countries supported the resolution; most former European colonial powers abstained.
Only three countries voted against it: the United States, Israel, and Argentina.
Argentina's opposition links to its longstanding state policy promoting European immigration and racial hierarchies.
Argentina's 1853 Constitution encouraged European immigration to shape the nation's identity.
The country has historically denied the presence and contributions of Indigenous peoples and Afro-Argentines.
Afro-Argentines once made up about one-third of the population in the early 19th century but were marginalized and erased from national narratives.
Argentina’s current libertarian government has closed institutions fighting discrimination, reducing support for Afro-Argentine recognition and reparations.
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Chinese scientists have discovered the largest, deepest, and oldest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, containing about 500 skeletons some over 5 million years old. The site supports many marine species, including some new to science, living off the whale carcasses on the ocean floor.
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The whale graveyard is located up to 7,000 meters deep in the Indian Ocean, west of Australia.
Around 500 whale skeletons were found along a 1,200 kilometer area called the Diamantina Zone.
Some fossils date back 5.3 million years, making this the oldest known whale graveyard on Earth.
The whale carcasses provide food and habitat for a wide variety of sea animals like sea stars, sponges, jellyfish, and worms.
Researchers discovered a new extinct species of whale among the skeletons.
Scientists used the Fendouzhe submersible, which made 32 dives in 2023 to collect fossils with robotic arms.
The whale bones help support deep-sea ecosystems similar to hydrothermal vents by supplying nutrients and carbon.
The team believes other similar whale graveyards might exist in parts of the Indian Ocean and beyond.
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Musician G Flip became well-known in Australia and gained international attention after their song "Bed of Fire" was featured in the TV series "Off Campus." They spoke about how this exposure has affected their music career, the support from their family, and shared advice for young artists.
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G Flip is a musician who first became popular in Australia.
Their song "Bed of Fire" was used in the show "Off Campus."
The song’s use helped G Flip gain fans worldwide.
G Flip expressed gratitude for the song’s success in the show.
They talked about how their family supports their music career.
G Flip offered advice to young artists starting out.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
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In 1996, residents in Varginha, Brazil, reported seeing a strange creature and possible UFOs, which led to claims of military involvement. Recently, U.S. lawmakers and whistleblowers have called for the release of records related to the incident to promote transparency about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
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The Varginha UFO incident began on January 20, 1996, when three women encountered a small humanoid figure with large eyes in Brazil.
After the sighting, many residents reported seeing unidentified flying objects nearby.
Reports included claims that the military captured the beings and that unusual activities happened in local hospitals.
The incident is sometimes called "Brazil’s Roswell" because of its mystery and lasting public interest.
U.S. lawmakers, including Representative Anna Paulina Luna and Eric Burlison, are pushing to release files about the incident.
Former U.S. intelligence officer David Grusch, speaking at a Washington press conference, said the government may have more information about extraterrestrial life.
Lawmakers want whistleblower protection so people with knowledge about UFOs can share it safely.
There is no confirmed proof of extraterrestrial technology, but demands for transparency continue.
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Prince Harry was named one of the most influential people in sports by Time magazine because of his work with the Invictus Games, a sports event for military veterans. Despite recent criticism and questions about the games' management, the recognition brings positive attention to this veteran-focused tournament.
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Prince Harry started the Invictus Games in 2014 to support military veterans through sports.
The Invictus Games are like the Olympics for injured or sick veterans, involving many countries.
Harry was honored by Time magazine alongside famous sports stars like Lionel Messi and LeBron James.
He said the games help veterans find purpose and identity after leaving the military.
Recently, some critics said the games focus too much on Harry and his wife Meghan.
A former Invictus executive described Meghan as more about style than rehabilitation.
Leadership changes and criticism have raised questions about the future direction of the Invictus Games.
Harry called the criticism a fixation and defended the work of the games and their impact on veterans.
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A Sudanese refugee accused of attempted murder in Belfast entered Northern Ireland by crossing the border from the Republic of Ireland, taking advantage of the open border within the Common Travel Area (CTA). The lack of strict border checks complicates tracking asylum seekers arriving this way, and available data shows 2,379 people received asylum support in Northern Ireland as of March 2026.
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A Sudanese man charged with attempted murder traveled from Dublin to Belfast in 2023 and received refugee status in Northern Ireland the same year.
The border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland has no regular immigration checks due to the Common Travel Area (CTA), allowing passport-free travel for UK and Irish citizens.
Non-citizens must show documents, but some can cross without detection due to limited border controls.
The CTA was set up in 1922 and includes the UK, Republic of Ireland, and some nearby islands, allowing free travel for citizens of these places.
The UK operates "Operation Gull," a police effort to manage illegal border crossings and immigration.
People found without the right to be in the CTA can be detained and sent back to Ireland unless they claim asylum, in which case they enter the UK asylum system.
As of March 2026, 2,379 asylum seekers were receiving support in Northern Ireland, the lowest among UK regions but average per population size.
Belfast hosts the largest number of asylum seekers in Northern Ireland, with most living in shared housing instead of hotels.
UK-wide data shows 7,740 asylum seekers arrived through "other" routes, including the CTA, but it does not specify how many came to Northern Ireland.
There is some information showing asylum seekers also travel from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.
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The United States and Iran have recently exchanged military strikes after an attack involving an Apache helicopter. President Donald Trump stated that Iran has delayed negotiations for a deal and will face consequences, while Iran reported new attacks on U.S. sites in the Middle East.
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Iran launched new attacks on U.S. military locations in the Middle East.
The exchanges of strikes followed an Apache helicopter attack.
President Donald Trump commented on social media about Iran’s delay in making a deal.
He warned that Iran would "pay the price" for taking too long to negotiate.
These events represent ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation is a part of the broader conflict in the Middle East involving both countries.
CBS News reporters Charlie D’Agata and Olivia Rinaldi covered the story.
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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have different priorities regarding the conflict with Iran. Trump wants to end the war quickly due to its impact on oil markets and public opinion, while Netanyahu focuses on his upcoming elections and legal challenges in Israel.
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Violence involving Iran has increased despite talks of a possible deal.
President Trump seeks to end the conflict to stabilize oil markets and reduce domestic criticism.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces elections in October and a criminal investigation.
Netanyahu’s political situation affects his approach to Iran and regional strategy.
The US and Israel have had recent military exchanges involving air strikes.
There is tension between the US and Israel over how to handle the Iran conflict.
Experts analyze the differing goals of Washington and Jerusalem in this situation.
The situation remains unstable with ongoing attacks and missile strikes in the region.
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