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Spain’s government has launched the largest migrant amnesty in European history, allowing over one million people to apply for legal status. This program ends on Tuesday, marking the final chance for irregular migrants to regularize their position despite increasing immigration controls across Europe.
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Spain’s leftist government began a large migrant regularisation program.
Over one million people have applied for legal status under this amnesty.
The program is the biggest of its kind in Europe.
The amnesty ends on Tuesday, the final day for applications.
This move goes against the trend of stricter immigration policies in Europe.
The effort aims to provide legal security to many migrants living in Spain without official papers.
Spain’s program has attracted wide attention due to its size and timing.
The government hopes to reduce the number of undocumented migrants through this process.
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FRANCE 24 held a video competition to highlight the European Union’s cohesion policy, which aims to reduce gaps between different regions in Europe. The contest invited students from high schools, universities, and journalism schools to submit creative videos explaining how the policy helps European regions develop equally.
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The EU cohesion policy works to lessen economic differences across European regions.
The competition had three categories: high school, university students, and journalism students.
Winners were announced and celebrated at the Europa Experience venue in Paris.
Winning videos covered topics such as how EU funds rebuild regions and support newborn health care.
The competition involved cooperation with the European Commission and France Médias Monde.
FRANCE 24 airs the Europe Rendezvous program, which covered the event in both French and English.
The competition invited young people to creatively show what EU solidarity means in practice.
The jury for the awards was made up of respected experts in the field.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been criticized for supporting Israel’s actions in Gaza. Under his leadership, the UK increased arms exports to Israel and allowed military support from British bases. Efforts to investigate or stop this support have been blocked by the government.
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Keir Starmer said Israel has a right to cut water and electricity to Gaza.
Arms export licenses to Israel increased to £127.6 million ($168.8 million) from October to December 2024 under Starmer’s government.
In September 2024, a partial suspension of arms exports to Israel was announced but did not include parts for F-35 fighter jets.
The Royal Air Force base in Cyprus plays a role by conducting surveillance flights over Gaza in support of Israel.
The UK government blocked a private member’s bill for an independent inquiry into British involvement in Israel’s Gaza operations.
A private tribunal found evidence of British complicity in war crimes and genocide related to Israel’s actions.
A request was made to the International Criminal Court to investigate UK government ministers' involvement.
The expected next UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is urged to end UK arms sales to Israel and impose sanctions.
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The Democratic Party is facing internal divisions over support for Israel ahead of the 2024 midterm elections. In recent New York primaries, candidates with a more critical stance toward Israel won over those seen as moderate, signaling changing attitudes within the party's base.
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The issue of Israel's military actions in Gaza is becoming important in Democratic politics.
In New York’s 10th congressional district primary, Brad Lander, who called the Gaza campaign a genocide and opposed US military funding for Israel, won against Dan Goldman, who criticized Israel but did not use the term genocide.
Lander refused campaign donations from AIPAC, an influential pro-Israel lobbying group, while Goldman had accepted such contributions.
Lander’s victory is part of a broader trend where candidates critical of Israel are succeeding in primaries in New York City.
These primary winners are likely to become members of Congress, which may lead to tougher debates about US support for Israel.
Groups like J-Street, which supports Israel but criticizes its government’s policies, had mixed endorsements in the race.
Younger and progressive Democratic voters want more nuanced discussions about Israel and Gaza.
The trend could affect upcoming Senate primaries, such as in Michigan.
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The Supreme Court gave President Trump more power over federal agencies but blocked his efforts to control tariffs and the Federal Reserve. The court’s decisions mean Trump can change some business rules more easily, but rules around trade and money remain protected from quick political changes.
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The Supreme Court allowed President Trump to have firmer control over many parts of the federal government.
Trump gained wins in immigration policies, including limits on asylum and protected status for immigrants.
The court ruled that Trump cannot use a broad emergency law (IEEPA) to impose wide tariffs quickly.
Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook immediately was rejected by the court.
The court’s decisions make federal agencies more political, as presidents can now remove officials more easily in some areas.
There are concerns this could cause business rules to change frequently, creating uncertainty.
The court protected the Federal Reserve’s independence to prevent political interference in monetary policy.
The White House continues to pursue tariffs through other legal tools despite the court ruling.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can remove leaders of some independent government agencies at will, overturning a rule from 1935 that protected these agencies from political interference. The court also blocked Trump’s attempt to fire a Federal Reserve Governor and rejected his effort to change rules about late mail-in ballots.
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The Supreme Court expanded President Trump’s power to fire heads of certain independent agencies.
This ruling overturns a nearly 90-year-old precedent designed to keep agencies independent and free from political control.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the decision, warning it may cause chaos.
Trump successfully fired leaders of some agencies during his second term, including the first Black woman on the National Labor Relations Board.
The court ruled 5-4 that Trump could not fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who he accused of mortgage fraud without proof.
The Supreme Court also rejected Trump’s effort to limit late-arriving mail-in ballots, which could affect mostly Democratic voters.
The court will soon rule on Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship, a policy based on the 14th Amendment.
Trump nominated Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary; Sonderling warned states about misuse of federal funds.
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Australia’s Labor government has proposed new laws to limit gambling advertising, but some politicians from the Liberal and Greens parties say the changes are not strong enough. They want stricter rules to better protect people from gambling harm. The proposed rules include limits on when and where ads can appear, but there is disagreement about whether these measures will pass or if more review is needed.
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Labor’s gambling ad reforms aim to reduce gambling harm by restricting ads on TV, radio, online, and at sports venues.
Proposed changes include limiting TV gambling ads to three per hour between 6am and 8:30pm and banning ads during live sports in that time.
Radio ads would be banned during school pickup/drop-off times, and online ads would require users to be over 18 with an opt-out option.
The rules also forbid celebrity or influencer endorsements of gambling.
Some Liberal MPs and Greens say the reforms are too weak and call for stronger action to protect families and children.
Former opposition leader Peter Dutton had a stricter policy proposal banning TV gambling ads an hour before and after sport events.
The legislation faces criticism for a rushed consultation process with both the gambling industry and harm reduction groups.
Communications Minister Anika Wells supports the reforms and cautions that further delays, like extended Senate inquiries, could prevent timely implementation.
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FRANCE 24 held a video contest to combat fake news, inviting high school and university students to participate. The winners presented creative videos on topics like fake news about the Queen, European food, and deepfakes, with an awards ceremony held in Paris.
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The competition aimed to fight disinformation targeting the European Union.
Participants included high school, university, and journalism students.
Winning videos covered topics such as fake news about the Queen and Nazis, insects in European food, and the dangers of deepfake videos.
The awards ceremony took place at the Europa Experience museum in Paris.
A star-studded jury judged the contest.
The event was supported by the European Parliament and other organizations.
Videos and ceremony were featured on FRANCE 24’s Europe Rendezvous program.
The competition sought to offer fresh views on the problem of fake news from young people’s perspectives.
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The United States and Iran disagree about whether they will have direct talks in Qatar this week. The discussions are meant to address Iran’s nuclear program and issues in the Strait of Hormuz, but tensions remain high after recent attacks on ships in the area.
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President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Iran would take place in Doha, Qatar, at Tehran’s request.
The U.S. will be represented by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law.
Iran’s foreign ministry said their delegation’s visit to Doha is not connected to the U.S. representatives’ visit and that no negotiation meetings with the U.S. are scheduled.
Earlier talks in Switzerland had made some progress toward a deal to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping.
The interim deal requires Iran to ensure safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days without charges.
Iran recently attacked a container ship in the Strait, leading to a four-day exchange of military strikes with the U.S.
U.S. intelligence suggests Iran may continue to threaten to block the Strait, which is vital for global oil transport.
Both sides show uncertainty and conflicting messages about the next steps in negotiations.
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Three progressive Democrats in New York City won House primary races by focusing on fighting wealth inequality. They support taxing very wealthy people and want to pause building new data centers for artificial intelligence to address local concerns.
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Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez won their Democratic primaries in New York City.
All three candidates back a tax on billionaires and very rich households to fund social programs.
The tax proposals include the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act and matching capital gains taxes to ordinary income for high earners.
They want to pause the construction of AI data centers due to worries about rising utility costs and minimal job benefits.
Lander defeated incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in Brooklyn's 10th District.
Chevalier beat incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in New York's 13th District.
Valdez won the primary against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the 7th District.
New York City recently passed a tax on second homes valued over $1 million instead of increasing taxes on incomes over $1 million.
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An Israeli attack on the al-Mawasi camp in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed several people, including a mother and her child. The attack also destroyed over one hundred tents used by displaced Palestinians.
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The attack took place in the al-Mawasi camp, located in Khan Younis in Gaza.
Several people died in the attack, including a mother and her child.
More than 100 tents belonging to displaced Palestinians were destroyed.
The tents were used as shelters for people who were already displaced from their homes.
The incident adds to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues in Gaza.
No information was provided about any response or statements from Israeli officials.
The event caused a significant number of Palestinians to lose their temporary homes.
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The German media company Axel Springer has completed its £575 million purchase of the Telegraph Media Group, which owns the Telegraph newspaper. This deal ends years of ownership uncertainty and will support the Telegraph's growth, especially in digital and international markets.
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Axel Springer paid £575 million to buy the Telegraph Media Group.
The deal received regulatory approval in the UK, Ireland, and Austria.
Axel Springer owns other major media including Bild, Die Welt, Politico, and Business Insider.
The CEO of Axel Springer, Mathias Döpfner, plans to expand the Telegraph’s digital presence, especially in the US.
Axel Springer promises to keep the editorial team and maintain editorial independence.
Ownership uncertainty followed the Barclay family losing the Telegraph due to unpaid debts.
A previous bidder, Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT), was outbid by Axel Springer’s higher offer.
UK law limits foreign ownership of newspapers, which affected the sale process and ownership options.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing severe damage in La Guaira state where many buildings have collapsed. People are still waiting for news about family members trapped in the rubble, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes on June 24, 2026.
La Guaira state was one of the hardest-hit areas.
Many buildings in La Guaira have collapsed due to the earthquakes.
People are waiting to hear from loved ones trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams are actively working to find survivors.
The situation remains critical as aftershocks continue.
The report came from France 24 correspondent Maxime Pluvinet.
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A woman known as Jane Doe 4, who alleges abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump during her youth, is living in fear and staying hidden because of possible retaliation. There is a legal and political dispute over the handling and release of FBI files related to her case, involving the Justice Department and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who was President Trump’s former personal lawyer.
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Jane Doe 4 made allegations of abuse by Epstein in the 1980s and sexual assault by President Trump when she was 13 to 15 years old.
She was interviewed four times by the FBI in 2019, and these interviews are part of the Epstein investigation records.
The White House has denied the allegations against President Trump, calling them baseless and unsupported by credible evidence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal attorney, is involved in controversy over how the Justice Department handled and released related documents.
A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to provide unredacted files and interview notes about Jane Doe 4’s case by July 2.
The Justice Department released over 3 million documents related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but the process had problems including exposing victim names and withholding some records.
Epstein died in jail in 2019, and Maxwell is serving a prison sentence.
Advocates and family members say the Justice Department should take responsibility for pursuing the case and protecting victims.
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can fire leaders of independent government agencies at will, overturning long-standing laws that protected these leaders from politically motivated firings. However, the Court upheld protections for members of the Federal Reserve Board, who cannot be fired without cause.
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The Supreme Court overturned a 91-year-old precedent and parts of the 112-year-old Federal Trade Commission Act.
The ruling allows President Trump to remove heads of independent agencies without restrictions set by Congress.
The case, Trump v. Slaughter, involved Trump firing Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission without cause.
The Court ruled that agencies exercising executive power must be under the president’s control.
Members of the Federal Reserve Board remain protected from removal without cause.
Lisa Cook, a Biden appointee who was fired by Trump, was protected under this ruling.
The decision shifts power from Congress to the president concerning government agency leadership.
The ruling affects the independence and functioning of federal agencies created by Congress.
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A severe heatwave has set new temperature records in Eastern Europe, with Czechia and Slovakia reaching their highest-ever temperatures above 41°C (106°F). The extreme heat has caused power cuts in Ukraine and wildfires in parts of the Balkans, and experts warn that more heatwaves may come this summer.
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Slovakia recorded 41°C (105.8°F) in Turna nad Bodvou, breaking its heat record.
Czechia reached 41.9°C (107.4°F) in Doksany, exceeding its previous record from 2021.
Hungary’s temperature reached 41.8°C (107.2°F), just below its record of 41.9°C from 2007.
Over 130 million people in central and eastern Europe faced temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
Italy issued red heat warnings for 22 cities, with similar alerts in Croatia and the Balkans.
Wildfires have been reported in Croatia, Albania, and Bosnia and Herzegovina due to the heat.
The World Health Organization recorded over 1,300 extra deaths in Europe since June 21 linked to the heatwave.
Scientists warn that Europe is warming twice as fast as the world average, making extreme heat waves more frequent and dangerous.
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President Trump is working on a peace deal involving the U.S., Iran, Israel, and Lebanon. His advisers Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have different views, which Trump uses to approach the complex negotiations from multiple angles.
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Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio have different opinions on how to handle Iran and related talks.
Vance helped negotiate a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending conflict and reopening trade routes.
Rubio is more cautious and wants to increase pressure on Iran, especially regarding its influence in Lebanon and opposition to Israel.
Three related agreements are in play: the U.S.-Iran MOU, a deal involving Lebanon negotiated by Vance, and a peace framework between Israel and Lebanon supported by Rubio.
The agreements involve complicated issues such as Israel's military presence in Lebanon and the disarming of Hezbollah, seen by the U.S. as an Iran-backed terrorist group.
Hezbollah and its Lebanese allies rejected Rubio’s peace deal with Israel, calling it null and demanding adherence to the U.S.-Iran MOU.
Some Lebanese citizens protested the deal with Israel, feeling it compromised Lebanon’s sovereignty.
U.S. officials say the three agreements do not conflict and that they all support Lebanon’s sovereignty, but interpretation differs among the parties.
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The Bank for International Settlements warns that the current surge in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) resembles past big technology booms that ended in economic downturns. If AI investments do not bring expected returns soon, the global economy and financial markets could face serious problems.
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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) compares today’s AI investment boom to past technology-driven investment booms like canals, railroads, and the internet.
Past booms led to large investments before clear economic benefits appeared, often followed by recessions when investments reversed.
AI investments are currently high, supported by investors, lenders, and suppliers expanding their businesses based on expected future gains.
If AI returns disappoint, companies and lenders involved could struggle financially, leading to wider market stress.
Problems could spread through private credit markets where some funds are starting to face withdrawal requests.
A correction in AI-related stocks, mainly in U.S. markets, could reduce wealth worldwide due to global financial connections.
The AI sector’s financial links are complex and heavily reliant on debt, increasing risk if investment slows.
Policymakers face additional challenges like inflation, public debt issues, and supply problems that could worsen if the AI boom falters.
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American workers are earning a smaller part of the nation's income than they have for many decades, dropping to the lowest level since records started in 1947. This means more money is going to business owners and investors, while many workers feel their wages don’t keep up with rising prices.
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In early 2026, workers received 54.1% of the national income, down from over 65% in 1947.
The labor share of income was 57.7% in early 2020, showing a continued decline after the pandemic.
About 48% of Americans said their financial situation worsened compared to a year before, according to a 2026 Federal Reserve Bank survey.
Three-quarters of Americans reported their income does not keep up with inflation, based on a May CBS News poll.
The share of corporate income paid to workers fell to 71.3% in early 2026 from 77.8% in early 2020 and 79.1% in 1979.
More profits are going to shareholders and executives through dividends, stock buybacks, and capital gains, which have lower tax rates than wages.
Factors causing the decline include fewer unions, tax policy changes, and increasing income inequality.
This trend helps explain why many workers feel financially unstable even when unemployment is low and the economy is growing.
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A woman shared her experience with severe endometriosis that affected more than her reproductive organs, including her lungs. After many symptoms and delayed diagnosis, she underwent lung surgery and laparoscopy to treat stage 3 endometriosis found in her chest and pelvis.
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The woman had painful and heavy periods from age 12, along with other symptoms like acne, dizziness, and nerve pain.
She developed Raynaud’s disease symptoms in her hand and unusual coughing fits linked to her menstrual cycle.
By 2025, her symptoms worsened, including bloating, fatigue, and chest pain.
She was eventually diagnosed with thoracic endometriosis, a rare form where tissue grows in the chest or lungs.
Surgery revealed endometriosis on her right lung and diaphragm, which was removed using laser and resection techniques.
She also had stage 3 endometriosis deeply embedded in her pelvic organs found during laparoscopy.
The lung surgery was longer and more complex than expected, lasting over five hours.
Endometriosis causes tissue similar to the womb lining to grow outside the uterus, leading to various symptoms depending on where it spreads.
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