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A video showing handcuffed men walking in line has been shared online with false claims that it shows Muslims enslaving Christian Africans. The video actually shows people arrested by the army in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on suspicion of links to armed groups, with no evidence of religious reasons.
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The viral video shows detained men with their hands tied, but its meaning has been misrepresented online.
Islamophobic accounts shared the video claiming it showed Muslims enslaving Black Christian Africans.
The video originally appeared in May on a local Congolese news outlet's account, reporting arrests in eastern DR Congo.
The men were arrested in the Kunda area on suspicion of connections to armed groups, though this is not confirmed.
The arrested individuals were mostly young agricultural and mining workers from South Kivu province.
Local media and a UN peacekeeping station reported no religious motive in the arrests or the event.
The video was previously debunked by Congo Check, which found the footage unrelated to rebel fighters as some claimed.
The Bashi ethnic group expressed concerns that the arrests targeted them due to ethnicity, not religion.
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Progressive Democrats won key primary elections in Colorado and New York, showing growing support for younger and more left-leaning candidates in the party. These wins may influence the party’s strategy for the November midterm elections, where control of Congress will be decided during President Donald Trump’s term.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Democratic socialist, defeated long-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District primary.
Kiros is expected to win the general election in November and would become Colorado’s first Black female representative and the first Gen Z woman in the U.S. House.
Manny Rutinel, a progressive, won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 8th District, a key battleground, defeating moderate Shannon Bird.
Democratic leaders had preferred moderate candidates in some races, fearing progressives might push the party too far left.
In New York, progressive candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani also won several congressional primaries, unseating some incumbents.
These victories highlight a generational and ideological shift among Democratic voters favoring younger and more progressive leaders.
The primary wins are seen as part of a broader left-wing movement gaining strength across the country.
The November midterms will test whether progressive candidates can win competitive districts and help Democrats retain or gain control of Congress.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to have a wedding celebration in New York City. Reports say there will be a rehearsal dinner on Thursday and the main celebration on Friday.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to be getting married.
The celebration is planned to take place in New York City.
There will be a rehearsal dinner on Thursday evening.
The main wedding celebration is scheduled for Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hinted at the event happening at Madison Square Garden.
Two law enforcement sources confirmed the plans.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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Former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is considering starting a new political party. She wants this party to focus on America and avoid the divisions between Democrats and Republicans.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene previously served as a Republican Representative from Georgia.
She has had a public disagreement with the current Republican Party.
Greene is thinking about creating a new political party.
The proposed party aims to focus on "true America-focused" values.
She wants the new party to avoid the usual conflicts between Democrats and Republicans.
Greene mentioned the idea in a public statement recently.
She believes a group of like-minded people could join to form this new party.
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A week after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, many families are still looking for their missing relatives among the rubble. The hardest-hit area is La Guaira, where people hope to find survivors or at least bring closure.
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Venezuela experienced twin earthquakes causing severe damage.
The region of La Guaira was the most affected.
Families continue searching for missing people amid the debris.
The chance of finding survivors is becoming smaller over time.
People want to find their loved ones alive or deceased to find peace.
The report was published on July 1, 2026.
The situation highlights Venezuela’s challenges with natural disaster response and infrastructure.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District by defeating longtime U.S. Representative Diana DeGette. This victory is part of a trend of progressive challengers winning against established Democrats across the country.
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Melat Kiros is a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student.
She identifies as a democratic socialist.
Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who had served nearly 30 years in Congress.
The primary took place in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Denver.
Kiros is expected to win the general election in November.
Her win is part of a broader movement of progressive candidates beating establishment Democrats.
Similar progressive victories recently happened in New York primaries.
This growing success of progressive candidates signals frustration among some Democratic voters.
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A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to stop requiring New York Times journalists to be escorted inside its building. The judge ruled that this policy violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press, while the lawsuit against the Defense Department continues.
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The Pentagon required New York Times journalists to have an official escort while inside the building.
U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman said this escort policy violates the First Amendment.
The judge issued a preliminary ruling to halt the escort requirement temporarily.
The New York Times sued the Defense Department twice over access restrictions in the past year.
The escort policy was put in place after Judge Friedman struck down earlier restrictions on reporters.
Pentagon spokesperson said the department disagrees with the ruling, citing security concerns.
The appeals process on this case is still ongoing.
Other news outlets walked out of the Pentagon in protest of the restrictions and report on the military from outside now.
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The UK government is considering intervening in Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. The intervention concerns maintaining diverse news viewpoints and media ownership in the UK.
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UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy said she is "minded to intervene" in the deal.
The takeover would combine Warner Bros Discovery’s assets (like CNN, HBO, Warner Bros movies) with Paramount’s (CBS, Channel 5).
The government worries about enough variety in news opinions and media ownership in the UK.
Paramount has until July 6 to respond before a final decision is made.
If approved to intervene, regulators Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority will further review the deal.
The takeover is already approved in the US and expected to clear the EU with conditions.
Paramount Skydance is led by David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
The UK may create new rules not just for TV channels but also for streaming services like Paramount+ and HBO Max.
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Millions of people in 21 U.S. states face extreme heat warnings as a heat dome causes very high temperatures, especially in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. The heat is expected to continue through the July 4 holiday weekend, with little relief at night, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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Heat index values could reach up to 115 degrees in parts of Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, and nearby areas.
Major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Hartford are under heat alerts through Friday or Saturday.
Nighttime temperatures will remain high, in the 70s and 80s, reducing relief from the heat.
Heat stress risk is higher for older adults, young children, and people with chronic health conditions.
Heat advisories cover many states in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Plains, with heat indexes of 100 to 111 degrees expected.
Prolonged heat may strain power, transportation, and water systems.
People are advised to drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activities during the hottest hours, stay in air-conditioned places, and check on vulnerable individuals.
Officials warn never to leave children or pets in parked cars due to rapidly rising temperatures inside vehicles.
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A marine heat wave off California has caused many seabirds to starve and die because their food moved to deeper, cooler water. Scientists worry the problem could get worse with the arrival of El Nino, which causes warming in the Pacific Ocean.
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Many seabirds including pelicans, loons, and grebes are dying from starvation along the California coast.
The marine heat wave has lasted for about a year, warming ocean waters and reducing cold, nutrient-rich areas where small fish and krill live.
Scientists found dead seabirds on beaches from regular surveys that monitor the health of marine life.
El Nino, a natural warming of the central Pacific confirmed by NOAA in June, may increase ocean temperatures further.
Die-offs of seabirds happen sometimes but are becoming more frequent with global ocean warming.
Ocean temperatures at several California coastal stations broke records by staying high for over 40 days.
Researchers use tools like buckets, lifeguard reports, and robotic underwater gliders to measure ocean temperatures.
Scientists and wildlife officials say not all seabird deaths this year are due to the heat wave, but it is a major factor.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Pentagon from requiring New York Times journalists to be escorted while covering military news. The judge ruled that this policy violates the journalists’ First Amendment right to report freely, and the case is still under legal review.
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U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman issued a temporary order against the Pentagon’s escort policy for New York Times journalists.
The judge said the policy violated the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
The New York Times sued the Defense Department twice within five months over media access restrictions.
The Pentagon introduced the escort rule in March after previous restrictions were blocked by the court.
The Pentagon disagrees with the ruling, stating the policy is necessary to protect sensitive information.
Other news organizations’ status under this ruling was not specified.
The New York Times and other media outlets refused to follow the Pentagon’s restrictions and now report from outside the building.
A new Pentagon-approved press group occupies the space inside the building.
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The Motown Museum in Detroit is undergoing a $75 million expansion to celebrate the city’s musical history and attract more visitors. The expanded museum is set to reopen in 2027 and aims to grow its visitor numbers from 100,000 to over 325,000 annually.
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The Motown Museum is located at Hitsville USA, where famous Motown songs were created.
The expansion costs $75 million and is driven by donors.
The museum highlights artists like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and The Supremes.
The renovation aims to boost Detroit’s status as a tourism and educational destination.
Currently, the museum receives about 100,000 visitors each year.
After the expansion, it anticipates attracting at least 325,000 visitors annually.
Motown was founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy in Detroit and became a global music force.
Motown moved its headquarters to Los Angeles in 1972 but the museum remains in Detroit.
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Sony announced that starting in January 2028, new PlayStation games will no longer be sold on physical discs. Instead, games will be sold with digital codes, although customers can still buy them in stores.
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From January 2028, new PlayStation games will only be available digitally, not on discs.
Physical copies sold in shops will include a digital download code instead of a disc.
Rockstar recently said Grand Theft Auto VI will launch without a physical disc.
Sony said this change reflects a shift in consumer preference toward digital media over physical discs.
The change will not affect games released before January 2028.
Some people are concerned this will limit options like lending or selling games.
Critics worry it could be harder for gamers with less money to buy or trade games.
Sony has not yet said if it will allow digital games to be resold or transferred.
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In Colorado’s primary election, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated longtime Democratic Representative Diana DeGette. President Trump is traveling to North Dakota for events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Melat Kiros, a Democratic socialist, won a primary election in Colorado.
Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette, a long-serving Democratic House member.
This election is part of a trend of far-left candidates challenging established Democrats.
President Donald Trump is visiting North Dakota on Wednesday.
The visit is for events marking America’s 250th anniversary.
The article provides updates on election results and political events.
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Yorgen Fenech, a wealthy Maltese businessman, has gone on trial accused of ordering the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. She died in a car bombing after reporting on powerful figures, and the trial follows years of investigation involving several other suspects.
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Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in October 2017 in Malta.
She was a well-known journalist investigating government and business corruption.
Yorgen Fenech is accused of ordering and paying for the murder.
Fenech faces two charges: helping cause Caruana Galizia’s death and planning a crime.
Prosecutors want life imprisonment for the murder charge and 20–30 years for the other charge.
Six other men involved have already been prosecuted; five were convicted, and one received a pardon for testifying.
Evidence includes recordings from Melvin Theuma, a middleman who was given a pardon in exchange for information.
A public inquiry found that the government environment allowed corruption and lawlessness, which contributed to the murder.
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The Court of Appeal is reviewing sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls in Hampshire because the Attorney General says the punishments were too light. The boys received community sentences, but officials argue they should have been sent to youth detention centers due to the serious nature of the crimes.
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Three boys aged 13 and 14 were convicted of raping two teenage girls aged 14 and 15.
The rapes happened in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in late 2024 and early 2025.
Parts of the crimes were recorded on video by the boys.
The boys were given Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of jail time.
The Attorney General referred the sentences to the Court of Appeal, calling them "unduly lenient."
The original judge wanted to avoid sending them to jail to prevent unnecessary criminalization.
One victim reported experiencing flashbacks and fears of encountering the boys again.
The Court of Appeal is now deciding if the boys should receive longer detention sentences.
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Monocle magazine released its "Quality of Life survey," ranking the best cities to live in based on how people feel living there rather than strict data. Tokyo in Japan took the top spot, followed by Copenhagen, Lisbon, Vienna, and Sydney, with Paris ranked eighth.
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The ranking measures the quality of life based on people's experiences, not just numbers.
Tokyo is ranked as the best city to live in.
Copenhagen is second on the list.
Lisbon and Vienna come in third and fourth places.
Sydney ranks fifth.
Paris is the eighth-best city to live in according to the survey.
The survey is published by Monocle, a lifestyle magazine.
The ranking reflects feelings about city life rather than hard statistics.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can keep bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Camilla B. Taylor, the lawyer for a transgender athlete named Becky Pepper-Jackson, said Becky never went through male puberty and reacted to arguments about physical advantages in sports.
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The Supreme Court allowed states to maintain bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a transgender athlete represented by lawyer Camilla B. Taylor.
Taylor said Becky never experienced male puberty, which is puberty involving male hormones and physical changes.
The court's decision supports states' rights to regulate sports participation based on gender.
The issue focuses on whether transgender athletes have physical advantages in female sports competitions.
The discussion is part of a national debate over fairness in sports for transgender people.
This ruling may affect policies in schools and sports organizations across the country.
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Europe is experiencing more frequent and longer heatwaves as its climate changes. Experts say these extreme heat events are now a constant risk, not just rare or seasonal problems.
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Europe's heatwaves occur more often and last longer than before.
The continent is warming faster than many other parts of the world.
Scientists say rising temperatures in Europe are happening mostly as predicted.
Extreme heat is now seen as a serious, ongoing risk to countries, not just a temporary issue.
The National Heat Risk Commission works on studying and addressing heat risks.
Climate change is causing this increase in high temperatures and heatwaves.
Experts suggest governments should treat heatwaves as a structural problem needing long-term solutions.
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President Donald Trump reported making more than $1.4 billion last year from cryptocurrency ventures. Critics say this may show a conflict between his personal business gains and his role in national security, while the White House denies any ethical problems.
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President Trump filed his required annual financial report recently.
The report reveals he earned over $1.4 billion in 2025 mainly from cryptocurrency investments.
This amount makes up most of his personal income for that year.
The large earnings are linked to pro-cryptocurrency policies promoted by his administration.
Some people claim this creates a conflict of interest between his personal wealth and his duties as President.
The White House has rejected these ethical concerns.
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