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Nigel Farage resigned as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton, causing a special election called a byelection. Count Binface, a humorous and fictional candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, is now one of the main candidates in the race as other rivals refuse to participate.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, stepped down as MP for Clacton.
Farage’s resignation triggered a byelection in the English town of Clacton.
Other major competitors have decided not to take part, leaving a contest mainly between Farage and Count Binface.
Count Binface is a parody political candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey.
Binface has run in past elections against well-known politicians like Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
The byelection is seen as a contest between Farage’s populist movement and an alternative candidate representing “the people.”
Binface’s candidacy has increased public interest in his comedy shows.
Clacton is a coastal town in Essex that voted strongly to leave the European Union in 2016.
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A Palestinian aid worker named Mohamed al-Wahidi, who helped organise World Cup match screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli missile strike. The strike, which targeted a Hamas militant, also killed three other people including two young boys.
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Mohamed al-Wahidi was 57 years old and led the Egyptian Committee in Gaza.
He organised public viewings of World Cup games across Gaza as a break from ongoing conflict.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike was meant for a Hamas militant, not al-Wahidi.
Al-Wahidi was in a taxi when a missile hit the car in Gaza City’s Sabra district.
Two boys aged 8 and 10, and two other men nearby also died in the strike.
The strike happened shortly before a World Cup game between Egypt and Argentina.
The Israeli army expressed regret for civilian casualties and is reviewing the incident.
Over 1,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli military actions since a ceasefire was declared in October.
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During the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "Putin" and described Japan as "Islamic" while discussing missile attacks. These remarks were part of his interactions and press events focused on NATO defense issues and support for Ukraine.
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President Trump referred to Ukrainian President Zelensky as "Putin" during a meeting at the NATO summit.
He also described Japan as "Islamic" while talking about missiles fired at a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The NATO summit in Ankara involved talks on defense spending, military support for Ukraine, and transatlantic security.
Trump urged European NATO members to increase their defense contributions.
White House press secretary said Trump gave a strong and high-energy performance at the summit.
Similar verbal mix-ups have occurred with President Joe Biden, who once called Zelensky "Putin" and mixed up other names.
Such verbal mistakes have been interpreted in different ways by supporters and critics of both presidents.
The story was still developing at the time of reporting.
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The Supreme Court ruled in a case called National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC. This decision lets political parties spend unlimited money directly with their candidates while keeping rules to ensure honesty and openness.
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The case involved the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Federal Election Commission.
The Supreme Court allowed political parties to coordinate spending directly with candidates without limits.
Despite unlimited spending, the ruling keeps rules for transparency and accountability.
This decision increases the power and influence of political parties in elections.
The ruling affects how political campaigns can raise and spend money.
It aims to balance party influence with public awareness of campaign finances.
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The Pitt and Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, with 25 and 24 nominations respectively. Popular shows Stranger Things and Euphoria received fewer main category nominations, with Stranger Things only recognized in technical categories.
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The Pitt got 25 Emmy nominations, the highest this year.
Hacks received 24 nominations, coming in second.
Matthew Rhys is nominated twice for lead acting roles in two different shows.
Stranger Things earned seven technical nominations but was not nominated in top drama categories.
Zendaya from Euphoria is the only main cast member nominated in acting categories.
The Bear is nominated for best comedy but its lead actor, Jeremy Allen White, was not nominated.
The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14 in Los Angeles.
Other nominated shows include Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Beef, and The Diplomat.
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Seventeen transgender veterans and service members are suing the U.S. government because their early retirement benefits were canceled after President Donald Trump reinstated a policy limiting transgender military service. The court case will decide if the Air Force wrongfully took away pensions and health care benefits that these service members earned during their long military careers.
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The lawsuit involves 17 transgender Air Force and Space Force members and veterans.
Each plaintiff had at least 15 years of military service and sought early retirement.
The Air Force initially approved their early retirements under a program called the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA).
After President Trump’s 2025 executive order restricted transgender troops from serving openly, these approvals were revoked.
The lawsuit argues that the retirement approvals were legally granted and should not have been canceled.
The case was heard in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, focusing on whether the court can rule on military pay and retirement benefit disputes.
The plaintiffs say losing these benefits affects their pay, health care, housing, and family stability.
The Trump administration's policy states that military service members must meet standards matching their biological sex and bans transgender service based on gender identity.
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The UK government plans to change the law to allow the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the former leader of a grooming gang in Rochdale. Ahmed was released from prison recently but cannot currently be deported due to old immigration rules.
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Shabir Ahmed led a gang that abused girls as young as 12.
He was jailed for 22 years in 2012 for child sexual offenses including rape.
Ahmed has dual British-Pakistani citizenship but lost his British citizenship after conviction.
Current immigration law from 1971 stops his deportation because he arrived before 1973 and had lived in the UK for over five years.
The Home Secretary plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to enable his deportation.
After release, Ahmed is under strict conditions including 24-hour staffed housing and electronic GPS monitoring.
Any violation of these conditions will send him back to prison immediately.
Some victims have expressed feeling unsafe and frightened by his release.
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City Labs, a company in Miami, launched a small satellite called BOHR that uses a new type of nuclear battery powered by tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen. This marks the first commercial nuclear-powered CubeSat satellite, designed to provide a small but steady source of electricity in space without relying on sunlight.
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BOHR stands for Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability and is a "1U" CubeSat, about the size of a softball.
The satellite uses a betavoltaic battery that converts energy from tritium decay into electricity.
Tritium is a radioactive isotope with low-energy radiation, making it safer and less toxic than common nuclear fuels like plutonium or uranium.
BOHR was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a mission that carried 80 other payloads.
The satellite’s main spacecraft functions still rely on solar power; the nuclear battery powers a demonstration payload.
Betavoltaic batteries provide low-level, long-lasting energy, suitable for remote sensors and small devices.
City Labs is working with NASA and the U.S. military on other nuclear power applications in space and on Earth.
BOHR was the first commercial nuclear satellite to receive launch approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration under new rules.
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Thousands of people in Albania have protested for over a month against government plans to build luxury resorts in a protected nature area. The protests are the largest since communism ended, reflecting worries about environmental damage, lack of transparency, and wider political frustration.
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The protests are focused on protecting the Zvërnec nature reserve and surrounding areas with more than 2,500 species.
Luxury developments supported by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have caused anger because they threaten this natural area.
The Albanian government says no final deals have been made, but construction activity has sparked large protests.
Protesters want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign; he won a fourth term last year but with low voter turnout.
A 2024 law change allows building five-star resorts inside nature reserves like Zvërnec.
Many Albanians feel that these projects benefit only wealthy outsiders and worsen local problems like poor healthcare and education.
Young Albanians, some returning from abroad, are actively joining the protests to demand political change.
European officials warn that the resort plans could harm Albania’s goal to join the EU by 2030.
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A new two-part television report called "My Mother's Murder Trials" will air on CBS and Paramount+ on July 11. The story follows a daughter who suspects her mother of committing two murders, and years later, the trial reveals surprising details.
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The report is part of the "48 Hours" series on CBS News.
It will air on Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The story centers on a daughter who believes her mother is responsible for two murders.
The case goes to court many years after the murders.
The trial uncovers unexpected information about the case.
Jim Axelrod, CBS News chief correspondent, reports the story.
The program is available to watch on CBS TV and the Paramount+ streaming service.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is uncertain about making a deal with Iran. He also warned that the United States might carry out more strikes against the country.
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President Trump expressed doubt about wanting to make a deal with Iran.
He threatened the possibility of more military strikes on Iran.
The comments were made during a news report covered by CBS News.
Nancy Cordes reported the news, and Robert B. Murrett from Syracuse University provided analysis.
The situation reflects ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran.
The news was shared through CBS News platforms, including the CBS News app.
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NATO has pledged 70 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 to help in its fight against Russia. At the NATO summit in Turkiye, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress toward a peace deal, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with allies to secure further support.
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NATO promised 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid, equipment, and training for Ukraine in 2026.
The support aims to be steady and long-term, continuing into 2027 at similar levels.
President Trump spoke positively about peace talks with Russia, calling it a difficult process but noted recent progress.
Trump agreed to help Ukraine produce US Patriot missile systems.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from nearly 20 countries to seek additional military and financial support.
Ukraine signed new agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and expects deals with Germany, Norway, Finland, and Canada involving drones and other aid.
Despite Zelenskyy’s efforts, experts say Ukrainian NATO membership is unlikely at this time.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv continued during the summit, causing deaths and injuries.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in Maine faces pressure to quit after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault, which he denies. If Platner drops out by July 13, the Maine Democratic Party will choose a replacement candidate before July 27.
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Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine.
He denies allegations of sexual assault from a former girlfriend.
Platner has not decided whether he will quit the race but has paused his campaign.
By law, Platner must withdraw by 5 p.m. on July 13 for the party to select a new candidate.
The Maine Democratic Party will pick a replacement candidate by July 27 if Platner exits.
Party officials have accused Platner’s campaign of trying to influence the replacement process, which Platner denies.
Potential replacements, like former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah and former state Senate president Troy Jackson, are considering running.
The Maine Democratic Party plans to make the replacement process public once Platner officially withdraws.
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A court panel denied the Kennedy Center board's request to put President Donald Trump’s name back on the building while they appeal an earlier ruling. A judge had previously ruled the name change illegal, so Trump's name was removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade in June.
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The Kennedy Center’s board asked to restore President Trump’s name on the building during an appeal.
A three-judge panel rejected this request on Wednesday.
The board of trustees includes President Trump as its chairman.
Trump’s name was added earlier in 2026, renaming the center “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.”
The legal battle began soon after the name was added and symbolizes Trump’s effort to leave a legacy in Washington, D.C.
The judges said the board did not show how they would be harmed if the name stayed off during the appeal.
The board claimed that not having Trump’s name would hurt fundraising, but judges found no proof for this.
A federal judge ruled the name change illegal earlier this year, leading to the removal of Trump’s name in June.
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A federal judge ordered that more than $5.8 million owed by President Donald Trump to writer E Jean Carroll be paid after Carroll won a 2023 sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The money includes the original $5 million jury award plus interest, and Trump had deposited it in a court-controlled account while appealing the verdict.
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E Jean Carroll won a 2023 civil trial accusing President Trump of sexual abuse and defamation.
A Manhattan federal judge ordered release of over $5.8 million to Carroll, which includes $5 million plus 11% interest.
Trump had placed the $5 million in a court-managed account called the Cris system during appeals.
The US Supreme Court declined to review Trump’s appeal on June 29, 2024, allowing payment to proceed.
The Cris system holds money securely while legal appeals are ongoing.
Carroll filed lawsuits after Trump denied assault and made statements damaging her reputation.
Carroll was awarded an additional $83.3 million for defamation in a separate 2024 trial related to similar claims.
The case involves Carroll’s claims of sexual assault from decades ago and defamatory comments made by Trump in response.
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Many Baby Boomers are expected to pass down large amounts of money to their children, a process called the "great wealth transfer." However, since people are living longer and keeping their money longer, experts suggest older adults should consider giving financial help to their children now.
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The "great wealth transfer" means trillions of dollars moving from Baby Boomers to their kids.
People are living longer, which means they keep their money for a longer time.
Because of this, the expected transfer of wealth may be slower than predicted.
Financial expert Jill Schlesinger advises Boomers to start giving money to their children earlier.
Questions from callers included whether silver jewelry is a good investment and if it makes financial sense to take a pay cut for better life quality.
Viewers can send money questions to Jill Schlesinger by email.
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Marine Le Pen, a far-right French politician, will run for president in the 2027 election despite a conviction for misusing EU funds. Her legal team has appealed the verdict, allowing her to campaign without wearing an electronic ankle tag while the case is reviewed by France’s highest court.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling over €4 million of EU money intended for parliamentary assistants.
She received a 45-month ban from public office, with 30 months suspended, a prison sentence partly suspended, and a requirement to wear an electronic ankle tag for a year.
The appeals court confirmed her guilty verdict but reduced her sentence and ban, allowing her to run for office again.
She appealed to France’s highest court (Court of Cassation), which suspends the ankle tag requirement during the appeal process.
Le Pen announced her candidacy after a meeting with her team, aiming for her fourth bid for the presidency.
The final court decision may come by April 2027, possibly affecting her ability to campaign freely if the conviction stands.
Her campaign partner is Jordan Bardella, a young politician seen as a potential future prime minister.
The case has caused strong reactions from supporters, who claim the legal actions against her are politically motivated.
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President Donald Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems to help defend against Russian missile attacks. He made the offer during a NATO summit and said Ukraine could make the missiles quickly once instructed.
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President Trump said the US will give Ukraine the license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles.
Patriot missiles are advanced air defense systems that can detect and destroy incoming ballistic missiles.
A single Patriot battery costs about $1 billion and has a long production time, with only 600 missiles made yearly.
The US used more than half of its Patriot missile supply during a recent conflict with Iran and has limited stock available.
Ukraine has urgently requested this licensing to produce Patriots due to increased missile attacks by Russia.
Russia’s ballistic missiles are hard to stop and have caused deaths in Kyiv, with Ukraine having a shortage of interceptor missiles.
President Trump mentioned Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia and suggested such actions might help end the war.
Trump proposed a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin to discuss peace, noting Putin’s preference for Moscow as the meeting location.
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Emily Suttle-Braun, who dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner ten years ago, writes that although he was kind to her, she believes the abuse allegations made by two women, Jenny Racicot and Lyndsey Fifield. Racicot accuses Platner of forcing sex after she told him to stop, and Fifield says he physically abused her; Platner denies these claims.
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Emily Suttle-Braun dated Graham Platner about ten years ago and found him kind and respectful.
Jenny Racicot alleges Platner forced her to have sex despite her saying no.
Lyndsey Fifield accuses Platner of physical abuse, including leaving marks and locking her in a bedroom.
Platner denies the allegations from both Racicot and Fifield.
Suttle-Braun says her positive experience with Platner does not contradict the women's stories.
She highlights how abuse can look different depending on the relationship and circumstances.
The article reflects on challenges within the Democratic party around believing women in abuse cases.
It mentions the political importance of the Maine Senate seat and the debate over handling the allegations before the election.
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President Donald Trump said he has not decided if Turkey should be allowed back into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program. He previously removed Turkey from the program during his first term but noted that Turkish President Erdoğan has been helpful in many ways.
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President Trump has not made a final decision on Turkey rejoining the F-35 program.
Turkey was removed from the F-35 program during President Trump's first term.
The F-35 is a fighter jet used by the U.S. and its partners.
President Trump praised Turkish President Erdoğan for his support on various matters.
The decision about Turkey and the F-35 program is still being considered.
The original removal of Turkey related to concerns over Turkey’s actions and security issues.
The F-35 program is important for U.S. national security and international defense partners.
No new official decision or timeline has been announced yet.
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