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Police in Monaco are searching for a suspect who left a parcel bomb in a residential building lobby, injuring a Ukrainian-born businessman, his wife, and their child. Prosecutors said the attack was an attempted assassination, not a terrorist act. The suspect fled into neighboring France.
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A bomb exploded in a residential building lobby in Monaco shortly before 9 pm on Monday.
The victims are Vadym Iermolaiev, a Ukrainian-born business tycoon, his wife, and their 13-year-old child.
Iermolaiev and his wife have serious injuries, while their child was also wounded but is not in critical condition.
Monaco authorities classified the incident as an attempted assassination after ruling out terrorism.
The suspect left a parcel bomb and escaped, likely crossing into France.
Monaco is a very small country bordered by France and near Italy, with no border checks to France.
Iermolaiev founded the Alef trade and industrial corporation and is a prominent property developer from Dnipro, Ukraine.
Police and bomb disposal teams are actively investigating and searching for the suspect.
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A recent broadcast of Woman's Hour covered several topics including the release of a report on maternity care problems in England, advice on managing school holiday costs, the role of women in the history of the internet, and a rise in wig sales. Experts and campaigners discussed the report’s findings and government plans to improve maternity services.
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Baroness Amos released a national report investigating problems in maternity and newborn care in England.
The report included eight key recommendations, one being the appointment of the UK's first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner.
Guests on the show included medical experts, maternity campaigners, and government advisors.
Families in the UK face challenges with money and childcare during summer school holidays.
Marketing expert Catherine Shuttleworth shared tips for managing holiday costs while having fun.
The program highlighted women’s and sex workers’ early roles in shaping internet culture.
Artist and professor Mindy Seu discussed alternative internet histories during a London lecture.
Wig sales in the UK are up 10%, with celebrities influencing trends; experiences and opinions on different wig styles were shared.
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President Donald Trump said Iran asked for a meeting in Qatar despite Iran denying any direct talks were planned with the United States. Both countries said they would send teams to Qatar but gave different information about when and why the meeting would happen.
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President Trump announced that Iran requested a meeting to take place in Qatar.
Iran denied that any direct negotiations with the U.S. were planned.
Both the U.S. and Iran confirmed they would send teams to Qatar.
The timing and purpose of the meeting were unclear and had conflicting reports from both sides.
The meeting is related to a deal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
Qatar, a country in the Gulf region, is the planned location for the talks.
This news was reported on June 30, 2026.
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Rescuers from many countries are working hard to find survivors after huge earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing more than 1,700 people. Many people are still missing, and there is growing frustration with the government for its slow help during the crisis.
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Venezuela was hit by powerful earthquakes that caused widespread destruction.
More than 1,700 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Tens of thousands of people are still missing after the disaster.
Rescue teams from around the world have come to assist Venezuela.
People are angry about the government's slow and limited aid response.
Venezuela has been experiencing a long-term crisis causing many people to leave the country.
The rescue efforts are now in a final stage to find any survivors.
The earthquake caused many buildings to collapse, worsening the disaster impact.
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A 19-year-old police officer, PC Jess Turnbull, died after being hit by a car while closing a road following a crash in Cramlington, Northumberland. She was injured when a black Mercedes hit the police car she was near and died two days later in hospital.
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PC Jess Turnbull was attending a crash scene to close the road on the A189 Spine Road.
She was outside a stationary police car when a black Mercedes crashed into it.
PC Turnbull suffered very serious injuries and died at the hospital two days after the accident.
The incident happened on the night of 8 June, and she died on 10 June.
A 73-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and later released on bail.
Police asked the public for information about a black Mercedes with a 09 registration seen in nearby areas on 8 June.
The inquest into her death has been adjourned until January 2027.
PC Turnbull joined Northumbria Police less than a year before the accident and was praised as a dedicated officer by her family and police.
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Workers at Rockstar Games, the company behind Grand Theft Auto, want to form a union after 31 employees were fired last year. They are working with a union group to gain official recognition before the release of GTA VI, which has already generated billions of dollars in pre-orders.
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Rockstar Games employees are seeking to create a union with the help of the IWGB Game Workers Union.
The union effort follows the firing of 31 workers in October 2023, which the union says was related to union activity.
Rockstar said the workers were dismissed for sharing confidential game information publicly.
GTA VI is set to release in November and has made about $3 billion in pre-orders.
If the union is recognized, workers would have formal talks with management and stronger workplace rights.
This could make Rockstar the second UK game company to have a recognized union.
The union challenge includes a legal case with a hearing planned for September to decide if the firings were illegal.
Workers say unionizing will protect them from unfair layoffs and poor treatment common in the video game industry.
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Starting July 1, major changes to federal student loans will take effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These changes will simplify repayment plans, end the SAVE plan, impose stricter borrowing limits, and require most borrowers to switch to new repayment options with different payment calculations.
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The SAVE plan, which helped about 7 million borrowers with low monthly payments, will end, and those borrowers must switch to new options or face automatic moves to standard repayment plans.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act replaces multiple income-driven repayment plans with just two: the Standard Repayment Plan and the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP).
The new RAP sets payments between 1% and 10% of a borrower's income, but loan forgiveness will only occur after 30 years of payments, lengthening the repayment period compared to older plans.
Borrowers with current loans can keep some old plans for now, but most will eventually move to the new system, especially if they take out new loans after July 1.
The Graduate PLUS loan, which let graduate students borrow up to the full cost of attendance, will no longer be available starting July 1.
New borrowing limits will restrict how much students can take out in federal loans.
The Education Department stated that the SAVE plan was implemented without proper congressional approval and faced legal challenges.
Loan servicers will start sending 90-day notices to SAVE plan borrowers soon to inform them of the changes.
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A bomb exploded in Monaco, injuring several people. Authorities believe the attack targeted a Ukrainian-born oligarch and are looking for a suspect in Monaco and nearby France.
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An explosion from a homemade bomb injured multiple people in Monaco.
Police in Monaco and France are searching for the person responsible.
The suspected target is a Ukrainian-born oligarch.
The event occurred recently, with reports dated June 30, 2026.
Investigations involve both local Monaco officials and French authorities.
Media sources from France and Ukraine have reported on the attack.
The incident has raised security concerns in the region.
No information about the suspect’s identity or motive has been confirmed yet.
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The Supreme Court decided to support state laws that do not allow transgender girls and women to join school sports teams. This means the bans will continue to be enforced in those states.
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The decision was made by the Supreme Court on a Tuesday.
The ruling supports laws that stop transgender girls and women from playing on school sports teams.
These laws are set by individual states, not the federal government.
The Supreme Court's decision means the bans will remain in effect.
The case involves the participation of transgender female students in athletics at schools.
This ruling affects policies across multiple states with similar bans.
The decision could impact the rights of transgender students in school sports.
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In early 2026, UK households saw their disposable income fall by 0.8% due to rising prices and higher taxes. The economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, with all main sectors expanding, but household savings slightly decreased as spending power was squeezed.
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Disposable income in UK households fell 0.8% from January to March 2026.
This was caused by higher inflation and increased capital gains tax.
The economy grew 0.6% in the first quarter, with services growing 0.8%.
Production and construction also saw small gains of 0.2%.
Household saving ratio dropped slightly from 9.6% to 8.9%.
Savings remain higher than before the pandemic despite recent declines.
Energy prices rising recently may slow growth in the third quarter.
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates steady at 3.75% for the rest of the year.
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The US Supreme Court made several important decisions involving President Donald Trump’s powers and government agency independence. The court mostly sided with Trump by allowing him to fire members of independent agencies without giving a reason but blocked his attempt to remove a Federal Reserve governor, protecting the Fed’s independence.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire members of independent agencies without explaining why, overturning a law from 1935.
This ruling supported Trump’s firing of Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission, which lower courts had blocked.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor disagreed strongly, warning the decision could cause confusion in government.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized the ruling for allowing Trump to control previously independent agencies.
In a separate 5-4 decision, the court stopped Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to keep the Fed independent.
Trump had accused Cook of mortgage fraud, claims she denies and called an excuse to remove her over policy disagreements.
The Federal Reserve is a key, independent institution that manages the US economy’s monetary policy.
Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the importance of the Fed’s independence and public confidence in the institution.
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More than one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for a government program that allows them to live and work legally in the country. The program aims to help migrants, mainly from Latin America, gain legal status and supports Spain’s economy amid an aging population.
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The amnesty program was launched by Spain's government in April 2026.
Over one million applications were submitted, doubling the initial estimate of 500,000 beneficiaries.
Applicants must prove they have lived in Spain for at least five months before January 1 and have a clean criminal record.
The government has three months to process each application and decide on granting legal permits.
The program gives work and residence rights that are valid only within Spain.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez supports the initiative to help migrants and address demographic challenges.
Migrants have been queuing for documents and appointments both in person and online since April.
Spain is a major entry point into the European Union for many undocumented migrants, alongside Italy and Greece.
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South Africa has sent police and military units to cities ahead of planned protests against undocumented immigrants. The protests are organized by groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave by June 30, but there have been clashes and some violence against migrants in recent weeks.
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Police and military forces are patrolling cities like Johannesburg to prevent violence during upcoming anti-immigration protests.
Groups like March and March set an unofficial June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
Organizers say the protests will be peaceful and target only undocumented migrants.
Some migrants, even those with legal papers, have reported harassment and attacks.
Recent incidents include men threatening and sometimes assaulting migrants, with at least five Mozambican nationals killed.
Foreign-born migrants make up about 4% of South Africa’s population but sometimes face blame for economic problems.
Crime data shows a small number of crimes involve foreigners, which contradicts some protest claims.
Several African countries have repatriated their citizens ahead of the protest deadline, but some migrants remain stuck in South Africa.
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Ukraine's power grid is damaged from Russian attacks since the 2022 invasion. The grid is now struggling to provide electricity during a severe heatwave affecting much of Europe.
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Russian missile and drone attacks have heavily damaged Ukraine's energy network since February 2022.
The damage has caused tens of billions of dollars in losses.
Power outages happen often in Ukraine during very cold or very hot weather.
The energy grid cannot handle big increases in electricity demand.
Europe is currently experiencing a deadly heatwave affecting many countries.
Ukraine's power struggles are linked to ongoing war damage and extreme weather conditions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will decide soon on President Donald Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship. The court heard arguments in April and is expected to issue a final ruling this week.
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President Donald Trump is trying to change the rules on birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means that anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
The case was argued before the Supreme Court in April 2026.
The Supreme Court’s decision is expected this week.
The ruling will set limits on how far the president can use executive power in this issue.
This is one of the major cases the court is considering right now.
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Japanese police are investigating the death of a man who may have been attacked by a bear in northern Aomori prefecture. Bear attacks and sightings have increased in Japan recently, linked to a growing bear population and fewer people living in rural areas.
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A man was found dead on a mountain in Aomori with bear bite marks on his body.
Fatal bear attacks in Japan have increased five times compared to last year.
Since April, five people have died from bear attacks, a first for this period in recent years.
In the past year, bear sightings exceeded 50,000, more than twice the previous record.
Bears are more active due to more food availability and a warming climate.
Bears have been seen near schools, airports, and towns, causing safety concerns.
Police and hunters have taken action to catch dangerous bears in populated areas.
A company is selling robotic “wolf” scarecrows to help keep bears away.
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The European Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by citizens and works closely with the EU Council to make laws. A video program introduces three Belgian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from different political groups, highlighting their work on farming, migration, and social issues in the EU.
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The European Parliament is the only EU institution elected directly by the public.
Three Belgian MEPs from different parties were featured: Benoît Cassart (Renew Europe), Assita Kanko (European Conservatives and Reformists), and Estelle Ceulemans (Socialists and Democrats).
Benoît Cassart focuses on reducing carbon emissions in farming and addresses challenges in agriculture linked to trade deals like Mercosur.
Assita Kanko discusses migration and the role of local police in diverse neighborhoods like Molenbeek, Brussels.
Estelle Ceulemans works to keep social issues prominent in EU debates amid rising right-wing political influence.
The program also covers efforts to expose and fight fake news targeting the European Parliament.
Examples of fake news include false videos of farmers’ protests and misleading campaigns against Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
The video is part of "Europe Rendezvous," a magazine program by FRANCE 24 available in English.
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A heatwave in France is damaging crops like tomatoes and cereals, causing problems for farmers. This weather issue may lead to higher food prices for shoppers.
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France is experiencing a heatwave that is harming agricultural crops.
Tomatoes are overripe on the vine, and cereal crops are getting scorched.
The heatwave is part of broader climate change effects on farming.
Farmers in northern Europe are also facing serious drought conditions.
Higher food prices in France could result from the damage to crops.
The European Union is working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.
Trade discussions between the EU and China are planned for October.
The Eurozone economy is considered strong enough to handle changes in monetary policy according to ECB Chief Christine Lagarde.
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A lost demo song by Coldplay's Chris Martin, meant for the 1999 James Bond film The World Is Not Enough, is being sold at auction. The sale also includes rare early recordings of Coldplay and other bands produced by Chris Allison, with some proceeds going to a music education charity.
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A demo of a song intended for the 1999 Bond film The World Is Not Enough, sung by Chris Martin with guitar, is up for auction.
This song was never officially released or confirmed as submitted for the Bond film, whose final theme was by Garbage.
The auction includes original master tapes from Coldplay’s early years, before their 1999 EP The Blue Room.
There are unheard alternate versions of early Coldplay songs like Spies, We Never Change, Shiver, and Bigger Stronger.
Additional early Coldplay recordings include rehearsals and live performances on cassette tapes.
The auction also offers rare promo CDs and vinyl records of The Blue Room.
Other music by bands produced by Chris Allison, like the Beta Band and the Wedding Present, are included in the auction.
Part of the auction’s money will be donated to Restore the Music, a group supporting music education.
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