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Iran criticized a joint statement by the United States and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, calling it interventionist and provocative. The statement, made after a US-GCC meeting, expressed concerns about Iran’s nuclear program, missile activities, and regional influence, while Iran rejected these claims and emphasized its right to self-defense.
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Iran called the US-GCC statement “interventionist, irresponsible, and provocative.”
The US and Gulf ministers met in Bahrain and discussed regional security on June 25.
The US-GCC statement tied future economic deals with Iran to strict conditions.
The statement called for preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
It condemned Iran’s missile, drone use, and support for regional proxies.
The statement opposed attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Iran rejected accusations against its nuclear program and missile capabilities.
Iran emphasized its commitment to regional security and its right to self-defense.
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South Korea’s former First Lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to seven years in prison for accepting bribes during and after her husband President Yoon Suk Yeol’s time in office. The court also fined her and ordered the confiscation of luxury items she received as part of the bribery.
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Kim Keon Hee was found guilty of taking bribes such as jewelry and a designer handbag in return for political favors.
The court sentenced her to seven years in prison and fined her 64.8 million won (about $42,000).
The bribes included items from a construction company owner, a pastor, a former prosecutor, and a former education official.
Kim’s husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, is serving a life sentence for sending drones into North Korea and leading an insurrection.
Yoon was impeached and removed from office in 2025.
Kim was already jailed for four years for stock manipulation and bribery related to the Unification Church.
President Yoon had vetoed bills to investigate Kim when he was still in office.
The court ordered the confiscation of the luxury items Kim accepted as bribes.
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RJ Scaringe, CEO of Rivian, said carmakers that focus on gas and hybrid engines risk falling behind technology by the end of the decade. He explained that companies investing heavily in electric vehicle (EV) technology and software will be better prepared for the future, while those chasing short-term profits with petrol cars may struggle.
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Rivian is an electric car company backed by Amazon and started delivering its R2 SUV in the US.
Many carmakers are focusing on profitable petrol and hybrid vehicles instead of investing in EVs and software.
US and European automakers have written off over $70 billion in EV investments recently.
The Trump administration reduced incentives for producing and buying EVs.
Rivian lost $3.6 billion in 2025 due to heavy spending on the R2 model and self-driving technology.
Rivian has partnerships with Amazon, Volkswagen, and Uber to develop EVs and software technology.
Electric vehicles made up 7.8% of US car sales in 2025, with Rivian’s R2 expected to boost this share.
Scaringe warned that traditional carmakers’ old designs make it harder and costlier to update technology compared to EVs with centralized computer systems.
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The 27th episode of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 27, 2026, and will stream on Hulu. In this episode, several dramatic events happen, including a heart rate challenge, relationship confrontations, and a public vote to send some contestants home.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 27 releases on June 27, 2026.
The episode is available to stream on Hulu from 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET.
New episodes air daily during the summer except Tuesdays.
The episode runs about 60 to 90 minutes.
Contestants participate in a heart rate challenge with surprising results.
Kavan confronts Jasmine, leading to tension between them.
Samraj ends his relationship with Priya.
Aidan and Yas consider trying to be together again.
The public votes to send six vulnerable islanders home.
Original cast members include Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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Apple and Microsoft are raising prices on some electronic products like computers and Xbox consoles. They say the reason for the price increase is a shortage of memory chips.
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Apple is increasing prices on certain electronics.
Microsoft is also raising prices on some products, including Xbox consoles.
Both companies blame the price hikes on a shortage of memory chips.
Memory chips are important parts used in electronics to store information.
The shortage of chips affects the supply of electronic products.
Higher costs for chips lead companies to raise product prices.
The announcement comes amid ongoing supply chain challenges for tech companies.
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Europe is experiencing a record heatwave that has caused health problems, including a rise in heart attacks. Drinking alcohol during hot weather can be risky because it makes the body lose water and puts extra strain on the heart. Some places, like Paris, have banned drinking alcohol in public to protect people's health.
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Alcohol makes the body produce more urine, causing water loss and dehydration.
Beer has less of a dehydrating effect compared to strong drinks, but drinking a lot still leads to dehydration.
Heat and alcohol together cause blood vessels to widen, lowering blood pressure and making the heart work harder.
Dehydration can cause irregular heartbeats and increase the risk of heart attacks.
Alcohol raises the chance of heatstroke because it affects the brain's ability to control body temperature.
Alcohol also impairs judgment, increasing dangerous behaviors in hot weather.
Some experts say a small amount of weak beer can help hydration, but large amounts of alcohol are harmful.
Paris has temporarily banned public drinking to reduce hospital pressure during the heatwave.
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Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced imaging to virtually unwrap and read ancient papyrus scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The University of Kentucky led a project that recovered large amounts of text from these fragile scrolls, revealing new Roman books and making it possible to study them in detail.
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Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., burying Pompeii and Herculaneum, where the scrolls were found.
About 1,800 carbonized scrolls were discovered in an ancient library in Herculaneum in the 18th century.
The scrolls are too fragile to unroll physically without destroying them.
Researchers used a particle accelerator and AI to detect ink inside the scrolls and create virtual unwrappings.
A global contest called the Vesuvius Challenge helped decode parts of the scrolls, led by Brent Seales.
The University of Kentucky team virtually unwrapped a whole scroll and recovered over 70 columns of text from another.
They found new works by the ancient philosopher Philodemus, previously unknown except for one book.
More than 600 scrolls remain unopened, and ongoing teamwork combining AI and expert reading is needed to understand them fully.
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Strong earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing at least 589 people and injuring thousands. Rescue teams and neighbors are working to find survivors among the rubble, especially in the hardest-hit area of La Guaira, while the death toll is expected to rise.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening.
At least 589 people have died, and thousands are injured or missing.
La Guaira is the most damaged state and has been militarized to aid rescue and relief efforts.
Rescue crews have come from various countries to help find survivors and provide food and water.
Many buildings were flattened, and streets were cracked, leaving people homeless and scared.
Up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela might be affected, including 2 million in Caracas.
Communication problems made it hard for families to contact missing relatives.
Venezuelan neighbors helped each other search through the rubble before official teams arrived.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom called for a national tax on billionaires with at least $100 million in wealth while opposing a separate state-level tax on billionaires in California. He also proposed that the U.S. government should own part of artificial intelligence companies and use the funds raised to support social programs like worker retraining and free college.
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Newsom supports a national “billionaires’ tax” instead of state-by-state taxes on the wealthy.
He opposes a California ballot measure that would tax billionaires 5% on their assets once as of January 1, 2026.
Newsom worries billionaires can move to states with lower taxes, making a national tax necessary.
He proposes banning wealthy people from borrowing against their stocks to avoid taxes on luxurious spending.
Newsom suggests raising inheritance taxes to stop wealth from passing unchanged across generations.
He wants to increase corporate tax rates back to levels before President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
Newsom recommends a national fund that lets every American own a share of profits from artificial intelligence companies.
Funds from these taxes would help pay for programs like job training, child care, free college, and health care.
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Several Democratic military veterans running for Congress in 2026 say they want to show that patriotism is not just for one political party. They believe that loving and serving the country means working to improve it and upholding its values. Polls show that more Republicans feel proud to be American than Democrats, but these candidates challenge the idea that patriotism belongs only to Republicans.
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A 2026 Ipsos poll found 63% of Republicans feel very proud to be American, compared to only 14% of Democrats.
Veteran Democrats say criticizing government policies can be a form of patriotism because it shows a desire to make the country better.
Nancy Lacore, a retired Vice Admiral and Democratic candidate in South Carolina, defines patriotism as service and upholding the Constitution, not just displaying flags or cheering.
Leela Gray, a retired Army brigadier general running in Florida, emphasizes trust and unity over party differences in her military service experience.
Kansas Democratic candidates Patrick Schmidt and Noah Taylor, both military veterans, do not believe Democrats have "lost the plot" on patriotism.
These candidates see themselves as part of a Democratic effort to show patriotism despite lower pride polls among their party.
Some of these candidates are running in competitive districts aiming to flip seats from Republicans to Democrats.
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At VivaTech 2026, companies big and small focused on space technology, especially reusable rockets. The space industry is shifting from mainly government control to private businesses competing internationally.
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VivaTech 2026 highlighted the growing importance of space technology in business.
Both startups and large technology companies are now active in the space sector.
Reusable rockets are a key technology discussed at the event.
The private sector is investing more money in space projects.
There is rising competition between countries and companies in space exploration.
Government agencies are no longer the only major players in space.
The 21st-century space race involves new technologies and commercial goals.
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Kansas is being sued over a law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. Officials who filed the lawsuit say this policy treats U.S. citizens unfairly and breaks federal law.
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Kansas has a law letting undocumented students pay lower in-state tuition fees.
Some officials disagree with this law and have filed a lawsuit against it.
The lawsuit claims the law is unfair to U.S. citizens.
It also says the law violates federal immigration rules.
The case challenges whether states can offer in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants.
The law affects students trying to attend public colleges and universities in Kansas.
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This article explains how to avoid or get out of an overdraft, which happens when you spend more money than you have in your bank account. A finance expert, Iona Bain, provides advice on managing overdrafts.
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An overdraft happens when you spend more than your bank account balance.
Overdrafts can lead to extra fees and interest charges from the bank.
Iona Bain is a finance expert who gives tips on managing overdrafts.
The article is connected to a video segment from BBC’s Morning Live program.
The video requires enabling JavaScript to watch and has subtitles available on BBC iPlayer.
The aim is to help viewers understand how to escape overdraft problems.
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House Republican leaders canceled all planned votes for a day because they could not agree on the SAVE America Act. The bill is about changing voting rules, but disagreements stopped progress.
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House GOP leaders canceled votes planned for Friday.
The issue was the SAVE America Act, a voting rules bill.
The cancellation happened due to a standoff within the party.
The SAVE America Act aims to change voting regulations.
No votes took place on the scheduled day because of the disagreement.
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This podcast episode discusses why Democrats struggle to connect with voters and how Republicans have been more successful in sharing their message online. Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, also talks about his new book on American history and shares insights on U.S.-Iran negotiations and what a potential deal with Iran under President Trump might look like.
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The episode explores why Democrats find it hard to persuade more voters to support them.
Republicans have been more effective at using digital platforms to spread their message.
Ben Rhodes is a former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama.
Rhodes shares his view that Democrats sometimes lecture voters, which might hurt their message.
The episode discusses Rhodes’s book “All We Say,” which looks at American history through 15 important speeches.
The podcast also covers ongoing U.S. negotiations with Iran and Rhodes’s experience with the 2015 nuclear deal.
The discussion includes questions about whether a deal with Iran under President Trump can be trusted.
The episode is part of the BBC’s Americast podcast series, hosted by Justin Webb.
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers talked about a possible plea deal in a federal case before the talks stopped. Mangione pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges after being arrested for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
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Luigi Mangione faces state and federal criminal charges.
He was arrested for allegedly killing Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
The arrest took place in December 2024.
Mangione pleaded not guilty to all charges.
His defense team discussed a plea deal at one point.
The plea deal talks ended before reaching an agreement.
The case is being covered by CBS News, with details reported by Lilia Luciano.
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The article shares a carefully selected list of over 50 good deals available during Prime Day 2026, across various product categories like kitchen, home, sleep, travel, tech, beauty, and fashion. The items were personally tested and prices verified to avoid fake discounts, helping shoppers find real savings.
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The article covers more than 50 personally tested and verified deals for Prime Day 2026.
Deals span categories such as kitchen tools, home appliances, sleep products, travel gear, technology, beauty, and fashion.
Editors fact-checked prices to avoid misleading "list prices" and fake discounts.
Examples of top deals include the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro (now $129, was $179) and the Levoit Tower Fan (now $54.95, was $74.99).
The Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker is discounted by 23%, priced at $169.99 from $219.99.
The list is updated daily as new deals become available during the sale.
The article is designed to help shoppers avoid wasting money on poor deals by highlighting only the best offers.
Readers can also find information about deals at other retailers during the Prime Day event.
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Vice President JD Vance said that the Watergate scandal, which caused President Richard Nixon to resign, would be seen as a short news story today. He compared how Nixon was treated to how President Donald Trump faces investigations, suggesting there are similarities in how both presidencies were challenged.
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JD Vance made the comments at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California.
Watergate was a 1972 scandal where Nixon’s team broke into the Democratic headquarters and tried to cover it up.
Nixon resigned in 1974, the only U.S. president to do so, after evidence showed abuse of power and obstruction of justice.
Vance said if Watergate happened now, it would only be a “12-hour news story.”
He suggested the same groups that challenged Nixon are also opposing Trump.
CNN commentator David Axelrod criticized Vance’s remarks, highlighting Watergate’s serious crimes and cover-up.
Trump faces multiple legal and political investigations throughout his presidency.
Vance’s remarks sparked debate about how political scandals are viewed across different times.
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A small plane crashed into the upper floors of the CITIC Tower, Beijing’s tallest building, on Friday evening. The crash caused debris to fall and led to evacuations, but authorities have not yet shared details about casualties or the crash cause.
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The crash happened at the 109-story CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in central Beijing.
The aircraft was a Sunward SA60L Aurora, a two-seat, single-engine light sport plane.
Flying small aircraft in Beijing requires prior approval from aviation and military authorities.
Authorities recently tightened rules on low-altitude airspace, banning casual recreational flights and most drone use.
The plane’s registration number was B-12PP, and it may have been used for flight training or sightseeing.
Emergency services responded quickly, and nearby streets were closed while people were evacuated.
No official information has been released about casualties, the flight’s authorization, or crash cause.
Social media posts about the crash were quickly removed in China, limiting public details.
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Canada is now allowed to join the Eurovision Song Contest because its public broadcaster CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). This step makes Canada the newest possible participant in the contest, joining other non-European countries like Israel and Australia.
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CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the EBU, which is required to compete in Eurovision.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney included the idea of joining Eurovision in the 2025 budget.
Canada is not the first non-European country to compete; Israel and Australia regularly take part, and Morocco competed once.
Canada has not formally competed in Eurovision before, but Canadian singers have represented other countries and even won.
Celine Dion, a Canadian, won the contest in 1988 while representing Switzerland.
The Canadian government allocated C$150 million to fund the broadcaster, which may support Eurovision participation.
The EBU said Canada’s membership makes the broadcasting community stronger.
Other Canadian artists have competed for France in Eurovision, including Natasha St-Pier and La Zarra.
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