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The European Union has restricted visas for Somali citizens to pressure Somalia into accepting the return of people living illegally in Europe. Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country will accept genuine Somali returnees but noted some people claiming Somali identity are not actually Somali.
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The EU stopped issuing multiple-entry visas to Somali citizens.
The visa fee waiver for diplomatic passport holders from Somalia was removed.
Visa processing times for Somalis have increased from 15 to 45 days.
Somalia was found to be not cooperating enough in taking back nationals refused stay in Europe.
President Mohamud said some people returned as Somalis were not Somali and spoke no Somali language.
Somalia is recovering from decades of conflict and faces ongoing attacks from the al-Shabab group.
Many Somalis travel through dangerous routes, including Libya, to reach Europe.
The EU has used similar visa restrictions on other countries like The Gambia and Ethiopia.
The United States also imposed travel bans affecting Somalia under President Trump’s administration.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to screen about 18.7 million air travelers from June 30 to July 6. This period includes the busy July 4 holiday weekend when many people travel by air.
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TSA expects to screen nearly 19 million air travelers over seven days.
The dates covered are June 30 through July 6.
This timeframe includes the July 4 holiday weekend.
The TSA is responsible for airport security screening.
Air travel usually increases during holiday periods.
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Volkswagen Group plans to close up to four factories in Germany and cut about 15 percent of its workforce to lower costs and improve efficiency. The company faced a 44 percent profit drop in 2025 and expects challenges to continue in 2026, prompting a major business transformation.
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Volkswagen’s profits fell 44 percent in 2025 to 6.9 billion euros ($7.9 billion).
The company plans to reduce its workforce by around 15 percent, which means cutting about 95,000 jobs in Germany.
Factory closures are being considered in Hannover, Zwickau, Emden, and Audi’s Neckarsulm plant.
VW Group employs over 650,000 people across its brands and divisions.
The company aims to simplify its products, technology, and management to cut costs and improve efficiency.
Sales of electric vehicles in Europe were good, but sales fell in North America and China, affected by tariffs.
The state of Lower Saxony partly owns VW Group and has traditionally opposed factory closures.
Volkswagen’s CEO Oliver Blume will propose the closure and job cut plan to the company’s board soon.
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King Charles has shared for the first time how much tax he paid, revealing a bill of £12.9 million. This is a break from past royal traditions, but the full details of his income and how the tax was calculated are still unclear. Public funding for the Royal Family is expected to nearly double in the next three years.
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King Charles disclosed a tax payment of £12.9 million.
This is the first time a British monarch has published part of their financial details.
He is now ranked among the top 100 taxpayers in the UK.
The exact amount of his income and the method of tax calculation were not fully revealed.
Public funding for the Royal Family will increase significantly, almost doubling within three years.
The disclosure marks a change in how the Royal Family shares financial information.
The topic was discussed by BBC’s Newscast with experts on royal and political matters.
Listeners can access Newscast via smart speakers and online platforms.
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John Bolton, who was National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally keeping classified national defense documents. He agreed to a plea deal that might help him avoid prison, with sentencing set for October 28, 2026.
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John Bolton served as National Security Adviser during President Trump's first term.
Bolton was charged with 18 counts related to keeping or sharing classified information.
He pleaded guilty to one count of illegally retaining classified information.
Prosecutors and Bolton agreed to a plea deal recommending no more than five years in prison.
The sentencing judge can ignore the plea deal’s sentencing limits.
Bolton can cancel his guilty plea if he faces a prison term longer than five years or a fine over $2.25 million.
FBI agents searched Bolton’s home and office in August 2025 during the investigation.
The case partly focuses on Bolton sharing classified notes with his family while writing a memoir critical of President Trump.
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Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes on June 25, 2026, killing nearly 600 people and injuring thousands. These quakes, known as a rare “doublet,” happened very close to each other in time and place, making the disaster more severe.
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The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
They struck about 170 kilometers west of Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
The death toll is at least 589, with thousands more injured.
The quakes happened about 40 seconds apart and were only 45 kilometers apart.
“Doublet” earthquakes are rare and involve two similar-sized quakes close in time and location.
These quakes occurred on the same fault line between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates.
Previous notable doublets happened near the South Sandwich Islands (2021) and Turkey (2023).
Scientists are still studying whether this event was truly a doublet or a single complex quake with aftershocks.
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The UK government has set the Sovereign Grant for the monarchy's public funding at £99.9 million for the next year, slightly below £100 million. This funding supports royal expenses like travel and building upkeep. King Charles III has also publicly disclosed his personal tax payments for the first time, showing increased transparency about royal finances.
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The Sovereign Grant for 2024-2025 is £99.9 million, a slight reduction from previous years.
This grant covers the monarchy’s operational costs, including travel, staff salaries, and building maintenance.
King Charles III revealed his personal tax payment of £12.9 million, marking the first time a monarch has shared this information.
His income includes money from the Duchy of Lancaster, private investments, and properties like Sandringham.
The Prince of Wales declared a personal tax payment of £7.76 million.
The Sovereign Grant is based on a portion of the Crown Estate’s profits but is actually paid by the UK Treasury.
The current reduction of the Sovereign Grant ends a period of increased payments used to help fund Buckingham Palace renovations.
Details about the breakdown of King Charles’s income and exact use of funds remain undisclosed.
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A small plane crashed into the tallest building in Beijing on Friday night, causing an emergency response in the city’s central business area. Witnesses and social media shared images showing debris from the plane and broken windows on the 108-story Citic Tower.
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The crash involved a small aircraft hitting the Citic Tower.
Citic Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Beijing with 108 floors.
The incident happened on a Friday night.
Emergency services responded quickly to the crash site.
Witnesses confirmed seeing the plane hit the building.
Videos and photos showed debris from the crash falling from the tower.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reflected on the challenges of political leadership while responding to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation less than two years after his election win. Although both leaders share some similarities, Albanese’s long political experience and strong party management set him apart from Starmer’s troubled leadership in the UK.
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Anthony Albanese compared the Labor Party to a bicycle that needs constant effort to move forward.
Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, announced his resignation after less than two years in office.
Starmer faced many internal rebellions and criticism for compromising too much on his party’s values.
Albanese has over 25 years of experience in Australian politics and is seen as a skilled manager.
Albanese maintains strong party discipline, with little internal opposition compared to Starmer.
Starmer’s former chief adviser caused controversy, affecting Starmer’s leadership negatively.
Both leaders are centrist and not known for flashy communication but differ in political effectiveness.
Starmer announced plans to ban under-16s from social media in the UK, following Australia’s lead.
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The article discusses concerns about the Queensland government's recent actions that echo policies from the era of former Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen, who was known for his strict and repressive leadership. Indigenous leaders and supporters fear the government is reducing support and programs for Indigenous communities, drawing comparisons to past repressive measures. Some current laws and government projects have raised worries about limiting protests and reducing Indigenous rights.
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A protest against a new Olympic stadium in Brisbane featured a sign saying “I Preferred Joh,” referencing former Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.
Indigenous elder Aunty Sandra King and barrister Joshua Creamer say the Queensland government is cutting Indigenous programs and removing Indigenous voices from policies.
Programs like Murri Watch, which assist Indigenous children in watch houses, have been defunded.
The government plans to challenge all native title claims, which relate to Indigenous land rights.
Critics compare new laws on crime, transgender healthcare, and protests to suppression tactics used during Bjelke-Petersen’s time.
The government exempted its Olympic stadium project from 15 state laws, similar to past controversial government acquisitions.
Scholars note that Indigenous rights were often targeted during Bjelke-Petersen’s government, and worry similar patterns are re-emerging.
The government’s focus on popular voter concerns like crime and cost of living influences its decisions on social and Indigenous policies.
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Western Europe is experiencing its worst heatwave ever, made worse by climate change. Low-income families and women suffer the most because cities lack enough green spaces and ways to cool down, making daily life very hard for them.
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The heatwave in western Europe is the hottest ever recorded.
Poorer neighborhoods have fewer trees and green areas, so they get hotter.
Trees and grass can reduce surface temperatures by up to 19-24 degrees Celsius.
Many schools closed due to the heat, forcing parents to care for children at home or work.
Families without extra help struggle with childcare and education during the heatwave.
High costs of air conditioning and fans make staying cool difficult for low-income families.
Some parents face tough choices between caring for children and managing their own health conditions.
Experts say heatwaves like this will likely become more common because of climate change.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has passed both the House and Senate with support from both political parties. It now waits for President Donald Trump’s signature to become law and aims to increase the number of affordable homes.
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The bill is called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
It has passed Congress with bipartisan support, meaning both major parties agreed on it.
The law aims to increase the supply of affordable housing.
It is currently waiting for President Trump to sign it.
The bill could help cities prepare for changes in housing needs.
It is intended to make housing more affordable for many people.
Once signed by the president, it will become official law.
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The United Nations paused plans to evacuate over 11,000 sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was hit by a projectile near Oman. Although some sailors have already been evacuated, the UN is waiting for safer conditions before continuing the operation amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Over 11,000 sailors remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to restrictions and conflicts.
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) planned an evacuation but suspended it after a recent attack on a cargo ship.
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship, Ever Lovely, was hit by an unknown projectile near Oman, but all 21 crew members are safe.
The attack happened despite a recent agreement between the US and Iran intended to ease tensions and allow safe passage.
Iran and the US had imposed restrictions on shipping earlier this year after attacks involving ships and missiles.
Oman and the IMO proposed a new shipping route partly bypassing Iranian-controlled waters, but Iran rejected it.
Denmark joined a multinational mission led by France and Britain to help secure safe navigation in the Strait.
The evacuation plan involved cooperation between Iran, Oman, the US, and other regional countries.
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The article gives a weather forecast for the UK for the coming week. It discusses whether cooler and more comfortable temperatures will replace the current heatwave.
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The forecast focuses on weather conditions in the UK.
There has been a recent heatwave in the region.
The article explores if the heatwave will end soon.
It mentions predictions about temperature changes in the next week.
The forecast is presented by meteorologist Darren Bett.
The article includes a video with weather details.
The video requires JavaScript enabled to be viewed.
The information was published 4 hours ago.
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Ukraine has launched a large drone attack on Russia and Russian-occupied Crimea, targeting 12 Russian regions and key military and industrial sites. Russia reported intercepting 660 drones, marking the heaviest Ukrainian drone assault since the war began. Ukraine also defended against Russian missile attacks, while planning more strikes to pressure Russia to end the war.
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Ukraine targeted 12 regions in Russia and Crimea with hundreds of drones.
Russia intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones during this latest attack.
Ukraine struck Russian military vessels and air defense systems in the Kerch region of Crimea.
Reports suggest an attack on a major Russian chemical plant in Tula, important for explosives production.
Ukrainian strikes are focusing on energy and industrial sites to disrupt Russian logistics and supplies.
Ukraine has increased drone attacks in 2026, launching over 3,000 drones compared to 110 in 2024.
The Russian-occupied Crimea declared a state of emergency due to fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks.
Ukraine plans a "40-day influence operation" to intensify strikes and push Russia to end the war.
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Journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan discuss their new book about President Donald Trump's second term. They describe this presidency as a very different way of leading the United States.
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Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan are journalists from the New York Times.
They wrote a book called "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump."
The book focuses on President Trump’s second term in office.
They say President Trump's second term shows a new and different approach to the U.S. presidency.
Their discussion took place on the CBS Mornings program.
The book explores what they call the "imperial presidency," meaning strong or expanded presidential power.
The interview is available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has moved from being an ally of President Donald Trump to opposing him after their disagreements following the G7 summit. This shift marks a new phase in the relationship between Italy and the United States.
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Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy.
Meloni was previously seen as a political bridge between President Trump and the European Union.
The change in their relationship happened after the G7 summit in 2026.
Meloni now openly opposes President Trump.
This development affects the political ties between Italy and the US.
The information was discussed in a France24 debate by Pietro Forti.
The article references related world and Americas news topics from June 26, 2026.
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Sierra Leone is holding its first court case since banning child marriage two years ago. Four men, including a father and the girl’s husband, face charges for forcibly marrying a 17-year-old girl, with penalties including prison or fines.
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Sierra Leone banned child marriage two years ago, setting 18 as the minimum marriage age.
This is the first trial under the new law against child marriage in the country.
Four men are charged with forcing a 17-year-old into marriage; among them is the girl’s father and the husband.
Conviction can lead to at least 15 years in jail or a fine of about $4,000, or both.
The law also punishes anyone attending a child’s wedding.
Before 2024, customary law allowed parents to consent to child marriages under certain conditions.
About 30% of girls in Sierra Leone marry before 18, with some as young as 14 in rural areas.
Gender rights groups support the prosecution, seeing it as enforcement of legal reforms to protect girls.
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Mediators from Qatar worked overnight in Tehran to try to stop an escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Despite their efforts, tensions rose as both countries exchanged attacks, raising concerns about a potential wider war.
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On June 11, the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes that increased conflict tensions.
Qatari mediators were in Tehran trying to negotiate peace between the two nations.
The mediators stayed on the plane on the Tehran runway during the talks.
Negotiations lasted through the night to prevent the situation from worsening.
A diplomat provided information about the secretive talks.
The conflict risked escalating into a full-scale war.
The talks focused on finding a deal to reduce hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
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The TV show "CBS News Sunday Morning" is airing a special program about America's 250th birthday. It features stories about important American songs, the Founding Fathers, and the history of Route 66, highlighting American culture and history.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
The show hosted by Jane Pauley features a special called "These United States - America at 250" celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250 years).
A list of 250 essential American songs was created by artists, writers, and community leaders to represent the country’s musical history.
The Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, are discussed in relation to their impact on American government and equality.
Experts like Danielle Allen and Allen Guelzo provide insights on the Declaration of Independence and its modern relevance.
The historic Route 66, known as the "Mother Road," celebrates its 100th anniversary and remains a symbol of American travel and culture.
The episode includes archival footage from 1991 about Route 66 to show its historic significance.
Musicologist Nate Sloan contributes to the coverage of American music’s role in defining the nation.
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