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EasyJet has rejected a £4.9 billion takeover offer from the US firm Castlelake but has agreed to share limited commercial information to help Castlelake make a better bid. Castlelake must improve its offer by July 5 or end its pursuit of the airline.
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EasyJet turned down Castlelake’s fourth offer of 650p per share, saying it undervalues the company.
The airline is open to sharing some business information to encourage a higher and more attractive bid.
Castlelake’s previous offers started at 403p per share and rose to 625p before reaching 650p.
Castlelake manages $38 billion and invests in aviation finance; it already owns a small part of EasyJet.
European airlines must have majority ownership by EU nationals to keep their operating licenses.
Castlelake’s bid involves partners including Brookfield Asset Management and two EU-based aviation executives.
The final bid vehicle structure is planned to be 49% owned by Castlelake and partners, and 51% by EU nationals Bellew and Breen.
EasyJet’s share price rose by 6% after talks with Castlelake were announced.
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Kenya is marking two years since protests against the 2024 Finance Bill turned violent, resulting in over 60 deaths and many injuries due to police crackdowns. As groups prepare new protests, there are concerns about potential further violence from government forces.
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The protests began in 2024 in response to the Finance Bill.
Police used force against demonstrators, causing more than 60 deaths.
Hundreds of people were injured during the crackdown.
Two years later, civil society groups plan to hold new protests.
There are fears the government may respond with violence again.
Violence in Kenya has been increasing in recent years.
The event is being marked on June 25, 2026.
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Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased recently, helping ease oil price drops. However, uncertainty remains due to ongoing disagreements between the US and Iran over potential toll fees for ships passing through the strait.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for oil transport.
Oil prices have been falling as more ships pass through the strait.
Iran and Oman are discussing charging fees for using the maritime route.
The US and Iran are in talks about these possible tolls, but no agreement has been reached yet.
The shipping industry remains uncertain about future rules and costs.
Recent peace negotiations include a temporary waiver of US sanctions on Iran’s oil.
The situation affects global oil markets and international trade.
Security concerns remain due to the strategic importance of the strait.
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Research shows that younger generations, like millennials and Gen Z, may be aging faster inside their bodies than older generations, which could increase their risk of certain cancers diagnosed before age 55. Factors like obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, and bad sleep habits may speed up this biological aging process.
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Biological age means how “worn out” the body is internally, not just how many years a person has lived.
Faster biological aging is linked to a higher risk of early-onset cancers, especially lung, digestive, and uterine cancers.
Studies analyzed health data from over 154,000 adults in the UK and 10,000 in the US.
People born more recently show bigger gaps between biological and actual age, indicating faster aging.
Faster aging in certain body parts can be tied to specific cancers, like older immune systems linked to lung cancer.
Key causes of faster biological aging include obesity, unhealthy diets, inactivity, and disrupted sleep cycles.
Exercise, good sleep, a Mediterranean diet, avoiding processed foods, and not smoking can slow biological aging.
Measuring biological aging may help doctors identify cancer risks earlier in younger adults.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s permission will face consequences. The strait is a crucial route for oil shipments, and Iran wants control over the passage and plans to charge fees, while the US says the waterway should remain free for all to pass.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say only the route they announce through the Strait of Hormuz is allowed.
Any ship crossing without Iran’s approval is considered dangerous and unacceptable by Iran.
A Liberian oil tanker recently used a route close to Oman’s coast, causing concern for Iran.
Oman and the International Maritime Organization have suggested a new shipping route around Oman’s Musandam Peninsula.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage that carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Iran and the US agreed on a temporary 60-day period allowing free passage of commercial ships as part of their ceasefire.
Iran wants to keep control of the strait even after the ceasefire ends and plans to charge fees for maritime services.
The US rejects any tolls or fees on ships passing through this international waterway.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating among young voters aged 18 to 29 has dropped to its lowest point, according to a June 2026 poll by Economist/YouGov. His net approval in this age group is minus 45, showing a steady decline since early 2025 when it was slightly positive.
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The Economist/YouGov poll from June 19–22, 2026, surveyed 1,679 U.S. adults with a margin of error of ±3.3%.
Trump’s net approval rating among voters aged 18–29 is minus 45, the lowest yet recorded.
In January 2025, this rating was plus 5, indicating more approval than disapproval in that group.
Approval dropped steadily through 2025, with minor rebounds in early 2026 before falling again.
Young voters (Gen Z) had a high turnout rate of about 47% in the 2024 election, making their opinions important for future elections.
Trump had previously improved his support among young voters compared to past Republican candidates.
Other polls, like one from AtlasIntel, show an even larger drop in approval among young voters.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and people to panic. Videos showed people running away to stay safe during the shaking.
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Two powerful earthquakes occurred in Venezuela.
The earthquakes caused some buildings to fall down.
People were scared and ran away to find safety.
Videos recorded the first moments during the earthquakes.
The events created panic among the local population.
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The article reviews recent political events and moves involving key U.S. figures and groups. It highlights actions and reactions in U.S. politics, including legislative progress, presidential decisions, and legal rulings.
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Senator Tim Scott praised a housing law passing but President Trump canceled the signing ceremony.
Senator Bill Cassidy was one of four Republicans who supported a resolution limiting war powers in Iran and confronted President Trump privately about it.
Former First Lady Melania Trump was overruled on some White House decisions, showing limited influence.
The cannabis group NORML won a Supreme Court decision allowing marijuana users to own guns, siding with the NRA.
Google paid $2.7 billion to retain AI expert Noam Shazeer, who left anyway, hurting Google's stock significantly.
Trump's nominee for IRS chief counsel works for the firm handling Trump's tax litigation, a potential conflict of interest seen as typical in Washington.
The article revives a political commentary feature tracking the rise and fall of public figures without bias.
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The article talks about today’s weather forecast, saying it will be sunny and hot in many places. It briefly mentions a video that explains the forecast but requires JavaScript to play.
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Today’s weather will be sunny.
It will be hot in many areas.
A video about the forecast is available.
The video needs JavaScript enabled in the browser to play.
The article was published 23 minutes ago.
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Two large earthquakes have hit Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, causing severe damage and killing at least 32 people. The situation is serious, and damaged buildings and roads are making it hard for rescue teams to help those affected.
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Two major earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela.
At least 32 people have died due to the earthquakes.
Many more casualties are feared but not yet confirmed.
The city’s infrastructure, such as buildings and roads, has been badly damaged.
The damage is slowing down rescue and relief efforts.
The local government has declared a state of emergency.
The report was given by journalist Noris Argotte Soto from Caracas.
The earthquake event happened around June 25, 2026.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela near the capital city, Caracas, causing buildings to collapse. At least 32 people died and 700 were injured, leading the government to declare a state of emergency.
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The first earthquake measured magnitude 7.2 and struck about 160 km west of Caracas.
Less than a minute later, a second earthquake of magnitude 7.5 occurred.
At least 32 people lost their lives due to the earthquakes.
Around 700 people were injured in the disaster.
Many buildings in and around Caracas collapsed from the tremors.
The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes.
The information about the earthquakes and magnitudes comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
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The UK government plans to introduce a law making conversion practices—acts aimed at changing a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity—illegal with jail terms up to five years and unlimited fines. The bill will define conversion practices as abusive acts that seriously harm victims and introduce new legal protections to prevent such abuse.
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The draft Conversion Practices Bill criminalizes abusive acts that try to change someone’s sexual orientation or transgender identity.
People who perform conversion practices could face prison sentences of up to five years and unlimited fines.
The bill includes new court orders called Conversion Practice Protection Orders to protect people at risk.
Existing domestic abuse laws do not cover the unique harm caused by conversion practices, leading to the new legislation.
Around 5% of LGBT+ respondents in a 2018 survey said they were offered conversion therapy, and 2% underwent it.
Anti-LGBT charity Galop reported over 300 calls between 2022 and 2025 about conversion practices, including cases of physical violence and forced marriages.
The government plans exemptions for legitimate healthcare and aims to only criminalize abusive acts, not exploratory conversations.
Legislation to ban conversion practices has been promised since 2018 but faced delays and controversy.
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New research shows that the type of university degree chosen can greatly affect how much money graduates earn over their lifetime. Degrees in medicine and economics tend to lead to higher earnings, while subjects like creative arts and languages may result in little or no financial benefit compared to non-graduates.
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Medicine graduates can earn about £400,000 more over their lifetime than people without a degree.
Economics degrees also lead to significantly higher lifetime earnings.
Some subjects, like creative arts, philosophy, and languages, offer little or negative financial returns.
On average, university graduates earn about £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduates, after taxes and loan repayments.
About 25% of graduates may earn less over their lifetime than if they had not gone to university.
One in ten male graduates could be more than £90,000 worse off financially.
The government plans to limit places on courses that show poor financial returns for students.
There will be a consultation on setting minimum English language requirements for students to access university funding.
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Police in Kenya have blocked major roads into Nairobi to stop nationwide protests planned to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-government demonstrations. The protests, led mostly by young people, demand justice for over 80 people killed during those demonstrations and have caused clashes between police and protesters.
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Police have set up roadblocks on major routes into Nairobi to prevent access to the city center.
The protests are organized mainly through social media and expected in Nairobi, Mombasa, and central Kenya.
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during anti-tax protests in 2024 and related anniversary protests.
Security forces used tear gas and arrested several people trying to access Nairobi for protests.
Some families of victims want peaceful remembrance of their lost loved ones without violence.
Opposition leaders joined families to lay wreaths at parliament honoring those who died in 2024 protests.
President William Ruto supports peaceful protests but warns against violence and destruction.
Human rights groups criticized a government compensation fund for victims of protest-related abuses, saying it excludes some victims and lacks transparency.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in Bahrain to assure them of US protection as talks continue over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned ships not to use a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz without its permission. Tensions also remain high in Lebanon after an Israeli strike killed two people.
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Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to reassure them about their security in talks with Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships to avoid a new shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz if it is not approved by Iran.
Oman created new guidelines for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz with UN coordination.
Iran accused NATO members of supporting what it called an unlawful war involving US and Israeli attacks.
South Korea reported that more of its ships safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, easing shipping concerns.
Three judges from the International Criminal Court sued President Donald Trump’s administration over US sanctions against them.
An Israeli strike near Nabatieh, Lebanon, killed two people amid ongoing Lebanese-Israeli talks about troop withdrawals.
Israeli Defense Minister said Israeli forces would remain in southern Lebanon regardless of US calls for withdrawal.
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Rachel Reeves supports Andy Burnham becoming the next prime minister, even though reports suggest she might leave her chancellor role if he wins Labour leadership. She has not ruled out taking a lower position in Burnham’s cabinet and praised the stronger economy she helped build.
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Rachel Reeves backs Andy Burnham for prime minister.
Reports suggest Reeves may lose the chancellor position if Burnham leads.
Reeves is open to accepting a more junior cabinet role under Burnham.
She praised her work with outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer and the improved economy.
One of Reeves’s top advisers asked big companies to lobby Burnham to keep her as chancellor.
Labour supporters are divided on who Burnham should appoint as chancellor, between Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband.
Some Labour members worry Miliband might push too many radical policies.
Darren Jones, a Labour official, said the new chancellor must support the prime minister and reassure markets and the public.
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A heatwave is affecting large parts of Europe, with over 100 million people experiencing temperatures above 35°C. The extreme heat has caused disruptions such as UK universities canceling open days and an increase in health emergencies and deaths in Paris.
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At least 101 million people in Europe are expected to face temperatures above 35°C on Thursday.
Around 380 million Europeans (about two-thirds of the population) are expected to have temperatures over 30°C.
UK universities like University College London and Imperial College London canceled student open days to protect visitors and staff.
Paris has seen a rise in deaths and emergency calls due to the heatwave.
Extreme heat warnings are in place across the UK, France, and Italy, covering many regions.
Some cities will reach temperatures near or above 39°C, including Paris and Cologne.
Temperatures are expected to rise even more in Central European cities such as Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, and Warsaw over the weekend.
The heatwave is moving eastwards but continues to impact millions of people across the continent.
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Two new musicals, Hot Mess and Acid’s Reign, use entertainment to explore the climate crisis. They combine humor, love stories, and serious themes about the environment to engage audiences emotionally and creatively.
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Hot Mess is a musical that tells the story of Earth as a woman and Humanity as a bad boyfriend, highlighting the abuse of the planet.
The show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is now playing in London.
Creators Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote aimed to avoid a gloomy or preachy tone by mixing comedy and relatable stories with their environmental message.
Other climate-focused musicals include The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Dear Everything in New York.
Assistant producer Finlay Carroll founded Pollinate, a company dedicated to producing musicals about climate change.
The musical form is seen as hopeful and able to tackle serious topics while still entertaining audiences.
Humor and emotional connection are used to inspire people to care about the environment without direct lecturing.
Acid’s Reign, a drag musical at Edinburgh Fringe, also addresses climate themes with optimism.
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Hunter Biden criticized the Democratic Party’s current leaders, saying that aiming for the middle to win votes is not a good plan. He praised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s supporters for winning three elections and urged Democrats to focus on issues like the cost of living and Israel’s war in Gaza.
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Hunter Biden said “the middle is not a strategy” for Democrats.
He praised allies of Zohran Mamdani who won three elections recently.
Biden said voters want candidates who truly believe in something.
He claimed current Democratic leadership endorsements now seem like warnings.
Hunter Biden highlighted the cost of living as a very important issue.
He encourages Democratic candidates to support their base instead of fearing it.
He criticized party leaders who try to appeal to the middle, calling them “triangulators.”
Zohran Mamdani’s victories challenge some top Democratic leaders.
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