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Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nun and nurse, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while walking to church in McAllen, Texas, but was released the same day. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville and local representatives are seeking answers about why she was detained and called for changes to enforcement policies.
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Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church when ICE agents detained her.
She is a Nigerian national and works as a nurse at South Texas Health System.
Sister Ugboaja has volunteered as a minister at the church and worked as a nursing assistant for 10 years.
She was released the same day of her arrest.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz and the Catholic Diocese have questioned the reason for her arrest and called for better targeting of immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security has not provided details on why she was detained.
Bishop Daniel E. Flores criticized the arrest and said the protocols allowing such detentions need reform.
Local leaders reached out to the Department of Homeland Security on Sister Ugboaja’s behalf.
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Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, resulting in chaotic scenes where people rushed his coffin and caused injuries and deaths. The large crowd made it necessary to delay the burial, with security forces trying to manage the situation.
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Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died in 1989 and millions gathered to mourn him.
About 10.2 million people took part in the funeral, roughly one-sixth of Iran’s population at the time.
The crowd’s intense grief caused chaos, including people rushing the coffin, which fell into the crowd.
At least eight people died and around 11,000 were injured during the event.
Khomeini’s son, Ahmad, was knocked down and passed through the crowd to an ambulance.
Security forces fired warning shots and tried to control the crowd by beating mourners’ hands to release the coffin.
The burial was postponed because the crowd blocked the funeral procession.
The funeral took place on a very hot day, with temperatures around 91 degrees Fahrenheit (about 33 Celsius).
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Iran will use some of its frozen money held in Qatar to buy goods it needs, following talks in Doha. This is part of an agreement under which the United States agreed to release Iranian funds to help end the conflict between the two countries.
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Iran has frozen assets worth six billion dollars in Qatar.
Iranian officials met with Qatari authorities to discuss how to spend these funds.
The money will be used to buy goods that Iran needs.
The United States agreed to release some of Iran’s frozen assets under a memorandum of understanding.
The details on how and when the funds will be released are not yet clear.
The talks took place in Doha, Qatar.
The agreement helped to halt the war between Iran and the United States.
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German prosecutors have charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian man named Serhii K with causing explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The pipelines, which carried Russian gas to Europe, were badly damaged by underwater explosions near Denmark, stopping gas flow for months.
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Serhii K is accused of attacking civilian energy infrastructure by placing explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines.
The explosions happened in September 2022 near Bornholm Island, Denmark.
Damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines stopped Russian gas from reaching Europe for months.
Prosecutors say Serhii K helped lead the operation on a yacht called Andromeda but was not directly placing bombs or diving.
Serhii K was arrested in Italy in August 2025 and extradited to Germany in November 2025.
He allegedly used fake documents to rent the yacht used in the attack.
Serhii K denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine as part of the armed forces, which his lawyers say might protect him legally.
Ukraine’s government denies knowing about or being involved in the sabotage.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said it is too early to comment because official details have not been shared.
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Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the United States was founded to protect individual rights. He believes that increasing the president’s powers without limits goes against this founding idea and harms democracy.
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Bruce Fein is a constitutional lawyer.
He states the U.S. was created to protect inalienable rights, which are rights that cannot be taken away.
Fein argues that the president’s powers have been growing too much.
He warns that unchecked presidential authority weakens U.S. democracy.
His comments focus on how government power should be balanced.
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The European Union’s new digital border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing long travel delays, with passengers waiting in lines for up to five hours. Airport and airline groups warn these problems could get worse during the busy summer travel season and ask the EU to allow suspending the system when needed to avoid more disruption.
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The EU introduced the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October to replace passport stamping.
EES collects travelers' personal data including names, passports, fingerprints, and facial images.
Since EES started, passengers have faced delays up to five hours at border controls.
Flights have left with many passengers still in line, causing planes to be half-full.
Airport and airline groups say the situation is putting too much pressure on airports and border officers.
They want EU leaders to allow suspending the EES when passenger numbers exceed border capacity.
The EU expects 40 million more passengers in July and August, increasing the risk of delays.
The World Travel and Tourism Council warned delays could threaten up to $45.4 billion in visitor spending.
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An 11-year-old boy in Canada died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a family visit in 2024. He showed no visible injuries at first, so his parents did not get medical help immediately. After symptoms appeared, doctors eventually diagnosed rabies, and the boy died 17 days after hospital admission.
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The boy was 11 years old and visiting a cottage in Ontario with his family.
He woke up to find a bat on his nose and mouth and swatted it away.
His father caught the bat and released it outside.
The boy had no visible wounds, so his parents did not seek medical care at first.
Symptoms like facial numbness, swelling, fever, and confusion began 19 days later.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed his condition before confirming rabies.
Rabies is very rare in Canada, with only 28 deaths recorded since 1924.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms start, but early treatment after exposure can prevent infection.
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An Ebola outbreak is ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mainly in the Ituri province, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading. Health authorities face challenges including limited treatment capacity, people’s fear and mistrust, the need for safe burials, and difficulties reaching displaced populations.
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The Ebola outbreak is in Ituri province, with cases also in neighboring areas.
The virus strain, Bundibugyo, is less deadly but has no approved vaccine.
Symptoms appear late, making early detection very important.
The main treatment center in Bunia is full, and more beds are being added.
Over 1.3 million people live in camps due to conflict, complicating outbreak control.
Some community members do not believe Ebola exists or think outsiders caused it.
Isolation tents and health workers have been attacked, increasing difficulties.
Safe burial practices are critical since Ebola can spread from the bodies of those who have died.
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced he will retire after leading the city’s police force for three years. During his time, crime rates like murders and shootings dropped, and he helped prepare the city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Larry Snelling has led the Chicago Police Department since 2021.
He will retire on July 15, 2024.
Chicago’s murder and shooting rates have fallen by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to last year.
Snelling focused on building trust between police and the community and reducing violent crime.
He managed policing during the deployment of National Guard troops under President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
The department prepared for the 2024 Democratic National Convention with special police training on laws and handling protests.
Snelling helped the department follow a court-ordered plan to improve police practices after past civil rights issues.
Fred Waller will be the temporary superintendent until a replacement is found.
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Michael Weatherly will return as Tony DiNozzo in season 24 of the TV show "NCIS," rejoining the cast after leaving in 2016. His return will span the entire season and marks a reunion with the NCIS team.
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Michael Weatherly played Tony DiNozzo for 13 seasons on "NCIS" before leaving in 2016.
CBS announced his return to "NCIS" for a season-long story arc in season 24.
Weatherly had previously appeared in a special episode in season 21 honoring late actor David McCallum.
He also starred in the spinoff series "NCIS: Tony & Ziva," which was canceled after one season in December 2023.
Fans reacted online hoping for Cote de Pablo to return alongside Weatherly as Ziva.
Other main cast members in season 24 include Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, and Gary Cole.
"NCIS" season 24 will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available on Paramount+.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to give a speech on Friday to celebrate America's 250th birthday. He will be joined by new U.S. citizens, and his speech will happen a few hours before President Donald Trump speaks to the nation.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
Mamdani was born in Uganda and later became a U.S. citizen.
The speech will mark the 250th anniversary of America.
Mamdani will be accompanied by recently naturalized U.S. citizens.
President Donald Trump will also give a speech on the same day, but a few hours later.
The event highlights the celebration of U.S. citizenship and national history.
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The Christian Brothers, a Catholic order in New South Wales, Australia, is facing a court order to pause abuse claims while it proposes selling properties to pay survivors of child sexual abuse. The federal government expressed concern that the order may have transferred valuable properties for very low prices to avoid paying survivors.
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The Christian Brothers say they owe $774 million to abuse survivors and have $216 million worth of property left.
They have asked the court to pause abuse claims to create a plan to sell assets and share money with survivors and other creditors.
The court paused claims to allow survivors to consider this property sale plan.
The government is worried that the Christian Brothers moved property to another group, Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), for $1 each, including expensive houses.
EREA was created in 2007 to take over former Christian Brothers schools.
The government questions if these property transfers were proper and fears survivors might not get paid if assets are missing.
The Christian Brothers provided evidence, but the government says it raises more questions than answers.
If the plan fails, the Christian Brothers might go into liquidation, meaning survivors could get less payment.
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The FBI and local police are investigating multiple ransom notes related to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Some notes are believed to be real demands from the kidnappers, while others appear to be false or attempts at extortion. The FBI continues to lead the inquiry and work with the family to resolve the case.
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Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home five months ago.
Investigators have received several ransom notes but only two early ones are believed to be possibly genuine.
The first ransom note included specific details about Guthrie’s home and demanded $4 million in bitcoin, later raised to $6 million.
The second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died; both notes came from the same IP address.
The FBI is assisting the Pima County Sheriff's Department and handles the digital forensic work.
Some ransom notes are considered false attempts or scams by unrelated extortionists.
TMZ founder Harvey Levin passed multiple ransom messages to the FBI and suggested possible female involvement by the sender.
The family has publicly responded to ransom demands but has not paid, and the investigation continues.
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A severe heat wave is affecting 30 states and prompting the U.S. Department of Energy to declare an emergency for the country's electrical grid. The biggest grid operator, PJM Interconnections, is ordered to take steps to avoid blackouts and keep essential services running during this high electricity demand period before the July 4th holiday.
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About 160 million people in 30 states face extreme heat alerts.
The Energy Department issued an emergency for PJM Interconnections, which serves 65 million customers in 13 states and Washington, D.C.
The emergency lasts from late June 30 to July 3, 2026.
PJM is asked to reduce power use at data centers with backup generators and other high-energy non-emergency users.
Electricity demand could reach a record 166,304 megawatts on July 3, surpassing the 2006 peak.
The heat wave causes dangerous temperatures with heat indices over 100 degrees in many major cities.
Other grid operators in New York and the Midwest also expect near-record electricity demand.
The heat wave coincides with the busy July 4th holiday, increasing residential electricity use for cooling homes.
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Kyiv was hit by missile and drone attacks, causing major damage, killing two people, and injuring 11 others. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had warned earlier about a large-scale Russian attack and urged residents to take shelter.
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Kyiv experienced attacks from ballistic missiles and drones overnight.
Two people were killed, and 11 others were injured.
Several buildings, including a hotel and residential high-rises, caught fire.
Residents sought shelter in underground stations, carrying sleeping mats.
Ukraine's Air Force reported incoming ballistic missiles targeting the city.
President Zelenskyy had warned of a “massive Russian strike” hours before the attack.
Zelenskyy urged Ukrainians to stay safe and follow air raid warnings.
Zelenskyy accused Russian President Putin of refusing to end the war that started in February 2022.
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The average temperature of the world's ocean surfaces has reached 21°C, a new record higher than in previous years. This warming is expected to continue as the El Niño climate pattern develops, which usually causes the tropical Pacific Ocean to get warmer for several months.
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Ocean surface temperatures have reached an average of 21°C, the highest ever recorded.
This temperature is higher than previous records set in 2023 and earlier in 2024.
El Niño is a natural climate event that causes the tropical Pacific Ocean to warm.
El Niño typically lasts for several months.
The ocean temperatures are expected to rise further as El Niño develops.
Warmer ocean temperatures can affect weather patterns around the world.
The data reflects ongoing heat stress on the oceans.
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The European Court of Justice has rejected Google's appeal against a €4.1 billion fine for breaking EU competition rules. The fine was originally imposed because Google forced phone makers to pre-install its apps, limiting competition.
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The EU court dismissed Google's challenge to a €4.1 billion antitrust fine.
The fine was first imposed by the European Commission in 2018.
Google was accused of forcing phone makers to pre-install Google Search, Chrome, and the Play Store on Android devices.
The EU's General Court upheld the fine but slightly reduced it from €4.34 billion to €4.1 billion.
Google argued the case was unfair and said customers could still download competing apps easily.
The court ruled the pre-installation limits harmed competition and rejected Google's arguments.
Google stated it adapted its agreements after 2018 and remains focused on innovation.
The EU has fined Google over €8 billion in total for antitrust violations and introduced new laws to regulate big tech.
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The US deported more than 140 Venezuelan migrants, including Abelardo Rincón, back to Venezuela in June. Hours after their arrival, Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes that caused thousands of deaths and left many missing, including several deportees.
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Abelardo Rincón lived in Georgia for six years before being detained by US authorities under President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Over 140 Venezuelans were deported on a flight returning to Venezuela on June 24.
Hours after their arrival, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 2,200 people and injuring more than 10,000.
The deportees, including women and children, were housed in a hotel near the coast that was severely damaged by the earthquakes.
Many families, like Rincón’s, are still searching for their loved ones who are missing after the disaster.
The US Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deportations but did not provide specific details about the individuals.
Venezuelan authorities have limited information available amid the national emergency and are handling the disaster response.
Some deportees contacted family shortly before the earthquakes, informing them they had returned home safely.
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Russian forces carried out a large drone and missile attack on Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring others. The airstrikes caused fires, building collapses, and evacuations, while Poland increased its air defense as a precaution.
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Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas in Kyiv, causing destruction and casualties.
At least one person died, and the number of injured rose to 11.
A nine-storey building partially collapsed, trapping some people under the rubble.
Kyiv’s mayor reported damage to an ambulance station and multiple fires.
This was the first major airstrike on Kyiv in over two weeks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short his trip to Dublin after receiving intelligence about the planned attack.
Poland activated fighter jets to protect its airspace as a preventive step.
Poland is part of NATO, which considers an attack on one member an attack on all, but no attacks were reported in Poland.
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Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department released an AI-made anti-drug video on June 26 to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse. Some people criticized the video, saying it made drug use look interesting or attractive.
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The video was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
It was published by Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department.
The release date was June 26, on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Some viewers felt the video unintentionally made drugs look appealing.
The controversy was reported by the BBC’s Chinese service.
The video aimed to warn people about the dangers of drugs.
The public reaction included backlash, meaning strong negative responses.
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