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Amnesty International released a report accusing three commanders of Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), of war crimes during their attack on el-Fasher city in North Darfur in October 2025. The group is said to have committed murder, torture, ethnic cleansing, and other serious crimes. The report calls for a ceasefire, protection for civilians, and investigations into those responsible.
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Three senior RSF commanders are accused of overseeing war crimes in el-Fasher, North Darfur, in October 2025.
Amnesty International says the RSF committed crimes including murder, torture, rape, and ethnic cleansing.
Over 6,000 people died in three days during the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
Videos analyzed by Amnesty show commanders directly involved in executions and torture.
The report urges the UN to send a protection force to safeguard civilians.
The RSF leader, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has not responded to the report.
The war in Sudan began in April 2023 between the regular army and the RSF.
The conflict has caused at least 59,000 deaths, displaced 13 million people, and created a famine affecting millions.
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A fire broke out on the eighth floor of a 10-story apartment building in Antwerp, Belgium, killing several people and injuring many others. Firefighters and police are working to evacuate residents and control the large, smoky blaze.
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The fire started on the eighth floor of an apartment block in Antwerp’s Linkeroever neighborhood.
The building has more than 200 residents living in 10 stories.
Several people have died and many are hurt due to the fire.
Authorities are evacuating the building as firefighters fight the blaze.
Local people were told to keep windows and doors closed because of heavy smoke.
Residents were also advised to turn off ventilators if needed.
Firefighters face tough conditions because of the fire's size and intensity.
Police and first responders, including a drone unit, are on site helping manage the situation.
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On June 30, tens of thousands of people marched in South Africa's biggest cities asking the government to make immigration rules stricter. The protests were mostly peaceful, but there were a few arrests for looting. Recent clashes between South Africans and migrants have caused at least four deaths, and over 25,000 undocumented migrants have left the country.
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The march took place on June 30, 2026, in South Africa’s largest cities.
About 20 organizations called for tighter immigration policies.
The protests were mostly calm, with a few arrests related to attempted looting.
Recent conflicts between local South Africans and migrants have resulted in at least four deaths.
Police report that more than 25,000 undocumented migrants have left South Africa recently.
Police stayed alert during and after the protests to maintain order.
The marches reflect rising tensions over immigration in South Africa.
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Luxury home prices in the U.S. are rising much faster than regular home prices, growing 4.7% compared to 1.5% for non-luxury homes in the year ending May 31. This increase is due to strong demand from wealthy buyers who are less affected by high mortgage rates and economic worries, while regular buyers face affordability challenges.
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Luxury home prices rose 4.7% year-over-year, three times faster than regular homes at 1.5%.
Luxury homes are defined as those in the top 5% price range of a metro area, non-luxury are in the middle 35–65%.
Mortgage rates remain high, reaching 6.49% average for a 30-year fixed loan, limiting regular buyer activity.
Pending sales of luxury homes increased 5.2%, more than the 3.6% increase for non-luxury homes.
Tampa reported the biggest luxury home price rise at 15.6%, with Miami second at 14.2%.
Non-luxury home prices fell slightly in Tampa (-0.5%) and Miami (-0.7%).
Florida is attracting wealthy buyers like tech entrepreneurs and billionaires due to lower taxes, despite rising property taxes and insurance.
San Francisco saw the largest jump in pending luxury home sales (+45.9%), linked to the artificial intelligence (AI) industry boom.
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Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People and co-writer of the song "Y.M.C.A.," died at age 74 after a brief illness. He was known for his role in creating popular disco hits and performed "Y.M.C.A." at President Donald Trump's second inauguration in 2025.
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Victor Willis was the lead singer of the Village People, a famous disco group.
He co-wrote popular songs including "Y.M.C.A.," "In the Navy," and "Macho Man."
The Village People became well-known in the late 1970s for their costumes and dance moves.
Willis left the group in 1980 but rejoined in 2017.
He died on June 30, 2026, from a short but aggressive illness at age 74.
Willis had struggled with drug addiction and had a legal issue related to cocaine possession in 2006.
"Y.M.C.A." is a song that became an anthem for the LGBTQ community and later was used at President Donald Trump's campaign events.
Willis performed "Y.M.C.A." at President Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025 and expressed a willingness to see how the president would act on LGBTQ rights.
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President Donald Trump earned about $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, which greatly increased his personal fortune. The White House said this success shows the US is a leader in crypto, and they denied any conflicts of interest related to these earnings.
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President Trump and his family have invested heavily in cryptocurrency businesses during his second term.
Trump earned nearly $550 million from a startup called World Liberty Financial, co-founded by his sons and the son of his Middle East envoy.
He also received $635 million in royalties linked to the $TRUMP cryptocurrency launched in January 2025.
Trump’s personal wealth increased from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion in 2026, largely due to his crypto activities.
The White House rejected concerns about conflicts of interest, saying Trump and his family never engaged in such actions.
The White House described Trump’s efforts as making the US the “crypto capital of the world.”
The ethics report detailing these earnings was released by the US Office of Government Ethics.
The article also notes unrelated US Supreme Court decisions about birthright citizenship and transgender sports participation.
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President Donald Trump earned about $1.2 billion from his family's cryptocurrency activities in his first year after returning to office. This income helped increase his fortune from over $2 billion in 2024 to more than $6 billion in 2026. The White House has denied any ethical concerns related to this.
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President Trump made approximately $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025.
His total wealth grew from over $2 billion in 2024 to over $6 billion by 2026.
The cryptocurrency earnings are the main reason for the increase in his fortune.
The White House rejected any ethical concerns about these earnings.
The information was reported by FRANCE 24 and includes comments from their correspondent Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi.
The article mentions related U.S. political news but focuses primarily on Trump's crypto income.
The increase in wealth happened during President Trump’s current term after his re-election in 2024.
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President Donald Trump held a heated Oval Office meeting about an executive order on pesticides. After intense discussions with farming leaders and health advocates, Trump signed the order promoting alternatives to conventional pesticides despite concerns from farming groups.
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The meeting discussed an executive order encouraging alternatives to standard pesticides.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA movement wants to reduce pesticide use due to health concerns.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, led by Zippy Duvall, opposed the order, warning it could hurt farmers and raise food prices.
The Supreme Court had made it harder to sue pesticide makers, seen as a win by farming groups and a setback by MAHA.
Farmers like Jonathan Lundgren argued pesticides harm their health and supported the order.
After a strong debate, President Trump asked for advice and decided to sign the executive order.
Duvall later agreed to support the order, and the groups joined Trump for a Rose Garden dinner.
White House said Trump listens to many experts before making decisions on such topics.
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Humphrey Smith, who led the Samuel Smith Old Brewery in Tadcaster since the 1980s, has died at age 81. The brewery, known for its strict pub rules like banning mobile phones and swearing, operates around 200 pubs across the UK and was family-run since 1758.
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Humphrey Smith owned and ran the Samuel Smith Old Brewery and pub business from the 1980s until his death.
The brewery has about 200 pubs around the UK, many known for unique rules such as no phones, music, TVs, or swearing allowed.
Samuel Smith Old Brewery is based in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, and was founded by Smith's family in 1758.
The brewery operates as an unlimited company, which means it keeps its financial details private.
Smith changed the business model by making pub tenants directly employed managers to maintain the company’s policies.
Some pubs have closed suddenly, sometimes due to rule violations like photos posted online or other unexplained reasons.
The brewery is a major landowner in Tadcaster and has influenced local decisions like blocking construction of a temporary footbridge.
Tadcaster’s mayor described Smith as a private man, respected for his principles and contributions to the town.
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Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, has died at age 74. He passed away after a short but severe illness, according to a statement from his family.
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Victor Willis was the lead singer of the Village People.
The Village People are known for songs like "YMCA," "In the Navy," and "Macho Man."
The group became famous during the disco era.
Willis died at age 74.
His family said he had a short, aggressive illness before he passed.
The news was shared on the band’s social media and Willis’s official Facebook page.
The Village People were known for their onstage costumes and catchy songs.
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Massive earthquakes hit Venezuela’s port city of La Guaira, killing nearly 2,000 people and leaving thousands missing. A week later, families and rescue teams continue to search through the rubble for loved ones.
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Two large earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, heavily affecting La Guaira.
Around 2,000 people have officially died from the earthquakes.
Thousands more people are reported missing after the disaster.
Residents and emergency teams are working together to search collapsed buildings for survivors and victims.
The search is focused on finding loved ones and bringing closure to families.
The earthquake caused multi-story buildings to collapse, creating dangerous rubble sites.
La Guaira is a key port city severely damaged by the quakes.
Humanitarian aid efforts are ongoing to support the affected population.
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A small plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing last Friday, but Chinese authorities kept details secret for several days. The pilot died, 13 people were injured, and the crash raised concerns about Beijing’s strict and heavily controlled airspace security.
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A light plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper last Friday.
The pilot died in the crash; 13 others were injured.
Chinese officials delayed releasing information and censored media coverage.
China controls about 70% of its airspace with the military.
Flight schools in China were ordered to stop training temporarily for safety checks.
The crash happened just days before the Chinese Communist Party’s 105th anniversary.
The incident raised questions about how a private plane entered sensitive airspace.
A large security presence was reported around the building after the crash.
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Three people, including a 19-year-old woman, died from suffocation during large celebrations in Mexico City after Mexico won a World Cup match against Ecuador. Over one million people gathered in the city to celebrate, marking Mexico's first knockout stage win since 1986.
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Three people died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City.
The victims included a 19-year-old woman, a 48-year-old woman, and a 44-year-old man.
The crowd gathered mainly around the Angel of Independence monument in downtown Mexico City.
Mexico won 2-0 against Ecuador in the World Cup knockout stages.
More than one million people took part in the celebrations.
The Mexico City health authority confirmed the cause of death was suffocation.
First aid and CPR were given, and victims were taken to hospitals for specialized care.
The city government offered condolences and promised support to the victims' families.
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Some companies use tricky methods to make it hard for customers to get refunds. These methods include delaying responses and creating complicated refund steps. The report also explains how customers can use their rights to challenge these practices.
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Companies sometimes avoid giving refunds by making the process confusing.
Customers may face delays and obstacles when requesting refunds.
These tactics can discourage people from completing their refund requests.
Consumers have legal rights to claim refunds and can use them to push back.
The report provides advice to help customers understand and use their consumer rights.
The information was shared on a program called Morning Live on BBC iPlayer.
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The average surface temperature of the world’s oceans reached a record 21 degrees Celsius in June, according to Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth-observation program. This rising ocean heat is harming marine life, and a strong El Niño weather pattern may cause temperatures to rise further in 2026 and 2027.
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The oceans' average surface temperature hit 21 degrees Celsius in June, the highest ever recorded.
This data comes from Copernicus, an EU Earth-observation program.
Warmer oceans are negatively affecting biodiversity around the world.
Experts have warned for years about the harm caused by rising ocean temperatures.
A strong El Niño weather event may increase ocean and air temperatures in 2026 and 2027.
El Niño is a natural weather pattern that can cause warmer ocean temperatures globally.
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Nearly 500,000 moderate-income New Yorkers will lose their health insurance on July 1 because of government spending cuts in a Republican-led law called HR 1, passed about a year ago. This is part of larger changes that could cause over a million people in New York state and 10 million people nationally to lose coverage over the next decade.
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HR 1 is a law passed by Republicans that cut $911 billion in government health spending nationwide.
As a result, New York’s “essential plan,” which helped moderate-income residents get low-cost health insurance, lost funding and will end on July 1.
About 500,000 New Yorkers in moderate-income groups will lose this health coverage soon.
The essential plan covered people earning between 200% and 250% of the federal poverty level (up to about $39,900 for a single person).
Many families may not be able to afford other health plans and might choose to go without insurance.
State lawmakers did not provide new funding to save the essential plan.
Analysts predict 1.1 million people in New York could lose insurance by 2034 due to HR 1 and 10 million people nationwide may also become uninsured.
New rules for Medicaid work requirements are expected to make it harder for some people to keep coverage.
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A new movie called Disclosure Day has sparked talks about whether the U.S. government will admit it knows about aliens on Earth. Scientists say it’s possible aliens exist in space, but there is no good proof they have visited Earth or that the government is hiding such information.
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Disclosure Day is a film by Steven Spielberg about government knowledge of aliens.
Many Americans believe aliens exist somewhere in space.
Scientists agree it’s likely life exists beyond Earth but find no strong evidence that aliens have come here.
Traveling between stars is very hard and takes enormous energy, making visits rare or unlikely.
The idea that the government hides alien visits to prevent panic is common but not confirmed.
Historically, shows like the 1938 War of the Worlds radio play caused fear, but real panic over aliens today seems unlikely.
Real contact with aliens might happen by detecting their signals rather than face-to-face meetings.
Any aliens we hear from are likely to be more advanced than humans and might have useful knowledge.
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This article describes the United States as a complex and diverse country with many conflicting parts, peoples, and histories. It highlights the nation’s deep divisions and its rich cultural and natural heritage, while also reflecting on its future demographic changes and ongoing social challenges.
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The U.S. is made up of many different groups and histories, including Indigenous peoples, immigrants, abolitionists, and both racist and civil rights organizations.
The country has a large prison population, almost 2 million people, which is bigger than many states.
Guns in the U.S. outnumber people.
The U.S. has contributed globally in culture and technology, such as jazz, blue jeans, atomic bombs, and the birth control pill.
The federal government is currently described as troubled, but the country itself includes many people with different views and experiences.
The U.S. land and wildlife have existed for millions of years, far longer than the nation itself.
In a few decades, the U.S. will have a majority population of non-white people.
Young people continue to play an important role in shaping the nation’s future.
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The US Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Richard Trahant, an attorney fined $400,000 for actions related to removing a priest accused of abuse from a high school chaplain role. Trahant represented victims in a Catholic Church abuse bankruptcy case and raised concerns about the priest's past misconduct, which led to a legal dispute over sharing confidential information.
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Richard Trahant was fined $400,000 for allegedly violating a court protective order.
Trahant worked with clients victimized in the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese clergy abuse scandal.
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in 2020 due to abuse claims.
Priest Paul Hart admitted in a church investigation to sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl in the early 1990s.
Under state law, the age of consent was 17, but church law set it at 18 after 2002.
Archbishop Gregory Aymond allowed Hart to continue ministry despite board advice to remove him.
Hart served as chaplain at Brother Martin High School starting in 2017.
Trahant informed the school principal about the priest’s past but did not share details due to a court protective order.
The priest retired after the school requested removal, citing health reasons.
A judge fined Trahant, but he denied sharing confidential information with reporters or school officials.
The Supreme Court’s decision means the fine and ruling against Trahant stands.
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To celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, 60 Minutes invited leaders from various fields to share their thoughts on America. They reflected on the country's history, values like freedom, achievements in sports and science, and hopes for the future.
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Astronaut Suni Williams admired the progress in American innovation, inspired by the view of Earth from space.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III highlighted Joseph Trammell’s freedom papers as a symbol of the desire for freedom in America.
Filmmaker Ken Burns said the founders would be proud democracy spread worldwide but concerned about current political strains.
Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, described the "Miracle on Ice" as an example of American determination.
Poet Amanda Gorman shared her thoughts on what it means to be American, emphasizing hope and unity.
The reflections came from leaders in arts, sciences, sports, technology, and business.
These messages were shared to mark the country’s 250th founding anniversary.
The program encourages Americans to study history and participate in voting to honor the nation.
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