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President Donald Trump said that a U.S. military operation in Venezuela lasted 48 minutes. He also claimed that the United States has recovered its costs 28 times over by extracting oil from Venezuela.
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President Trump spoke about a U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
He stated the operation lasted exactly 48 minutes.
President Trump claimed the U.S. recovered its costs 28 times over.
The recovery of costs is said to come through extracting oil from Venezuela.
The information connects the military action directly with economic gains from oil.
No further details were given about the military operation or verification of the claims.
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In New York's congressional primaries, progressive candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won against established Democrats. This included the defeat of two current congressmen, showing support for Mamdani’s effort to change the Democratic Party.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three Democratic candidates who won their congressional primary elections in New York City. Their wins represent a shift toward more progressive, left-leaning politicians challenging established party leaders.
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, endorsed three candidates in NYC’s Democratic congressional primaries.
The candidates Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are all projected winners.
Two of the winners defeated sitting Democratic congressmen.
Voters in New York showed strong support for younger, more progressive candidates wanting change.
These results challenge established Democratic leaders like Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District.
Brad Lander won in the 10th District, beating incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
Claire Valdez won in the 7th District to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
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An Australian painter, Jane Allan, won art prizes with works influenced by other artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat and Nicholas Harding. Questions have been raised about whether one of her award-winning paintings closely copies Harding’s work, while the National Portrait Gallery confirmed Allan’s Basquiat-inspired piece was recognized as influenced but original.
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Jane Allan is an Australian artist who won several art awards, including a $20,000 prize from Doyles.
Her painting "Weight of the Mind’s Periapt" was a finalist in the 2022 Darling portrait prize and won the Art Handler’s award.
The National Portrait Gallery said Allan’s work was clearly influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1982 painting "Untitled (Two Heads on Gold)."
Allan’s Doyles-winning painting "Seaside Explorers" has been accused of closely imitating Nicholas Harding’s "Two Estuary Figures."
Both paintings show two figures on a beach with similar poses and styles, especially the thick paint technique called impasto.
The Doyles prize committee said this issue was unexpected and is being taken seriously.
Jean-Michel Basquiat was a famous artist known for exploring identity and social issues; he died in 1988.
The National Portrait Gallery requires artists to declare their work is original but has not commented further on the similarities.
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In New York, two House Democrats, including the head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, lost their primary races to left-wing challengers supported by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). These results may double the number of DSA members in Congress and have caused concern among moderate Democrats.
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Rep. Dan Goldman lost his primary to Brad Lander by over 30 points.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Hispanic Caucus chair, narrowly lost to democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Claire Valdez, a democratic socialist, won the primary to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
All three victorious challengers were backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorsed the incumbents Goldman and Espaillat and showed some support for Antonio Reynoso.
Democratic Socialists of America are gaining influence in New York congressional races, raising concerns among moderates.
Moderates argue that DSA candidates are supported mainly by younger, well-educated, mostly white voters in gentrified districts.
Democratic leadership views these primary losses as a significant setback and is focused on regaining control in upcoming elections.
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Andy Burnham is likely to become the next UK prime minister and plans to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor, offering her a smaller cabinet role. Burnham is currently the only candidate in the Labour leadership race and could take office by mid-July if no challengers emerge.
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Andy Burnham could become UK prime minister after winning a by-election.
He is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor but keep her in a lesser cabinet position.
Burnham is assembling his cabinet and has not made final decisions yet.
Sir Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as Labour leader and prime minister.
James Purnell may be appointed as Burnham’s chief of staff.
Defence spending is a key issue Burnham is discussing with experts.
Other MPs, like Darren Jones and Al Carns, may consider challenging Burnham.
Labour leadership candidates need nominations from 81 MPs plus support from local branches or affiliated groups.
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Angus Taylor, a senior Liberal politician in Australia, hesitated to clearly say if he supports multiculturalism after questions about One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s statement against multiculturalism. Some members of Taylor’s party worry about trying to compete with Hanson on immigration issues, while Taylor later said he supports a multiculturalism based on shared values and law respect.
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Angus Taylor avoided directly saying if he supports multiculturalism during a press conference.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said Australia "cannot be a multicultural society" and must be "monocultural."
Some Liberal politicians think Taylor’s unclear answers weaken their position against One Nation.
Taylor later clarified he supports a multiculturalism where people respect laws, values, and contribute to society.
Taylor criticized Labor’s multiculturalism, saying it applies different standards based on culture.
Some Liberals are uncomfortable competing with One Nation’s views on immigration and culture.
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia has a core Anglo-Celtic culture and Judeo-Christian values.
Other Liberals challenge Hanson’s idea of monoculture as unrealistic and against Australia’s history.
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Zohran Mamdani, a New York City Democrat, supported three candidates in recent House primary elections, and all three won. Among them, Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat, and Brad Lander beat Rep. Dan Goldman.
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Zohran Mamdani backed three candidates in New York City House primary races.
All three candidates supported by Mamdani won their elections.
Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated current Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier are identified as Democratic socialists.
Brad Lander, a progressive, won against Rep. Dan Goldman.
These election results show a shift in support within the Democratic Party in New York.
Mamdani’s endorsements put him at odds with some other party members.
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Nancy Lacore, a three-star navy rear-admiral fired last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, won the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district. She will run in November against Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt to try to win a seat currently held by Republican Nancy Mace.
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Nancy Lacore was fired during a defense secretary-led removal of senior military officials last year.
She won the Democratic nomination after defeating Mac Deford in a runoff election.
The current congresswoman, Nancy Mace, is not running for re-election because she ran unsuccessfully for governor.
Jenny Costa Honeycutt won the Republican primary for the same congressional seat.
Lacore is supported by veterans’ groups and Emily’s List, which supports pro-choice Democratic candidates.
She raised over $1.4 million by late May for her campaign.
Lacore is part of a Democratic group called the Bench that helps candidates in competitive districts.
The race is part of efforts by Democrats to flip seats held by Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.
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NASA is preparing for a moon mission in 2028 with new spacesuits that offer better safety and movement. These suits are made by Axiom Space in Houston, which is working together with the fashion brand Prada.
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NASA plans to send astronauts to the moon in 2028.
New spacesuits will have improved safety features.
The suits will allow astronauts to move more easily.
Axiom Space in Houston is developing the spacesuits.
Prada, a fashion company, is partnering with Axiom Space for the design.
The mission is named Artemis.
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Dettol, a disinfectant brand, apologized after a commercial in China meant to fight sexism was criticized for doing the opposite. People said the ad treated women unfairly, which led to negative reactions and calls to stop buying Dettol products.
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Dettol released an advertisement in China aiming to challenge sexism.
The ad was criticized for objectifying women instead of supporting them.
Many viewers expressed anger and disappointment online.
Some people called for a boycott of Dettol products.
Dettol responded by issuing a public apology for the ad.
The controversy highlights the challenges brands face when addressing social issues in advertising.
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Senator Rick Scott of Florida said he will meet with President Donald Trump and Senate Republican leaders to talk about election security. Scott supports a bill called the SAVE America Act that aims to improve how elections are protected.
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Senator Rick Scott represents Florida and is a Republican.
Scott plans to meet with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee.
The main topic for the meeting is election security.
Scott recently wrote a letter to support the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act seeks to safeguard voter eligibility and protect elections.
Scott has encouraged other GOP senators to hold votes on this bill.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
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In New York’s recent congressional primaries, candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a progressive leader, won three key races. This outcome challenges the influence of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who backs more traditional Democratic candidates, showing a possible shift in the party’s local power.
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Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their congressional primary races in New York.
Mamdani represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, while Hakeem Jeffries leads the establishment faction.
Mamdani supported Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez in their races.
Jeffries endorsed the incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, who lost in two contests.
Mamdani’s victories may signal a change in the Democratic Party’s leadership in New York.
The primaries test whether Mamdani’s mayoral success translates into broader political influence.
Jeffries’s role is to keep incumbents in office and unify the party to win back the House majority.
The contests reflect a growing ideological divide within the Democratic Party between progressives and establishment members.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three candidates who won Democratic primary elections, defeating two current Democratic congressmen. Other primary election results include Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo winning a key Democratic nomination and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson winning the Republican runoff for governor.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani endorsed three candidates for Congress in New York who all won their primaries.
Mamdani’s candidates defeated two incumbent Democratic congressmen in New York districts 7, 10, and 13.
Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are the three winners endorsed by Mamdani.
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for governor.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff for governor.
President Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina candidates Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
Alan Wilson will face Democrat Jermaine Johnson in the South Carolina governor race.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, won easily in 2022 and is favored to win again in 2026 despite a drop in his approval ratings. Republican Dan Cox won his party's primary and will challenge Moore in the general election, but polls still show Moore with a strong lead.
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Wes Moore became Maryland governor in January 2023 after a large victory over Dan Cox in 2022.
Moore's approval rating has fallen below 50% recently, with some voters unhappy about taxes and the economy.
Dan Cox, a former state delegate and the 2022 Republican candidate, won the Republican primary with 44.7% of the vote.
Cox is closely aligned with President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Polls show Moore’s approval around 51.7%, with about half of voters supporting his reelection.
Political betting markets give Moore a 94% chance to win the next election.
Democrats have run ads emphasizing Cox’s ties to Trump and the MAGA movement to influence Republican primary voters.
Democrats have used a strategy of boosting far-right Republicans in primaries, hoping they will be easier to defeat in general elections.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will run against Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Conley, a former national cybersecurity expert and Army veteran, campaigned on issues like lowering housing costs and expanding affordable healthcare.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
She will challenge Republican Mike Lawler, who has held the seat since 2023.
Conley worked on the National Security Council under President Biden as director of counterterrorism.
She served in the U.S. Army and was deployed overseas six times.
Conley’s campaign focuses on lowering housing costs, increasing affordable childcare, and expanding affordable healthcare.
The 17th District includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, near New York City.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lawler in May 2024.
The district has more registered Democrats than Republicans but is considered a swing district.
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Oman has worked with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to create a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway. This corridor aims to ensure that ships can pass freely without paying transit fees, following international laws.
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Oman coordinated with the IMO to set up a temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ships wanting to use this route must coordinate with the IMO based on announced coordinates.
The corridor supports freedom of navigation as per international law and the law of the sea.
Oman and Iran are discussing possible charges called "maritime service fees" for passing through the Strait.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic and heavily used waterway for global shipping.
Recent tensions include calls from Hezbollah for Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Iran blocking UN nuclear inspectors.
The announcement was made public on June 24, 2026, by Oman's state news agency.
The move comes amid ongoing regional conflicts and security concerns.
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Ben McAdams, a moderate Democrat, won the Democratic primary in Utah's new 1st Congressional District. This district was recently redrawn to lean Democratic and could influence control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming election.
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Ben McAdams is a moderate Democrat and former U.S. Representative.
He won the Democratic primary against three progressive candidates: Nate Blouin, Liban Mohamed, and Michael Farrell.
The new 1st District includes Salt Lake City and nearby suburbs and favors Democrats.
The district was created after court-ordered redistricting following a legal battle.
Previously, the 1st District covered northern Utah and parts of Salt Lake City and was represented by Republican Blake Moore.
Blake Moore is now running in the more Republican-leaning 2nd District.
McAdams served one term in Congress after winning in 2018 and is considered more conservative compared to other Democrats.
Both McAdams and Blouin changed or clarified some of their past political positions during the campaign.
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Anthony Constantino, a businessman supported by President Trump, won the Republican primary in New York’s 21st Congressional District, defeating state assemblymember Robert Smullen. Constantino will replace Representative Elise Stefanik, who did not endorse a candidate and is running for governor.
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Anthony Constantino is a political newcomer backed by President Trump.
He defeated Robert Smullen, who had support from the state Republican Party and Conservative Party.
The primary campaign was tense, with legal threats and a refusal to shake hands after a debate.
Robert Smullen still appears on the November ballot due to Conservative Party backing, and it is unclear if he will withdraw.
Constantino showed strong support for President Trump, including displaying a large "Vote for Trump" sign and gifting a bronze statue of Trump.
Elise Stefanik has represented the district since 2015 and planned to run for governor but dropped out after not receiving Trump’s endorsement.
President Trump initially nominated Stefanik for U.N. ambassador but withdrew the nomination to keep her in Congress.
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General Chris Donahue, who leads the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, has asked to retire after serving just over one year. His decision is part of a series of recent departures among top U.S. military leaders.
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Gen. Chris Donahue commands U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
He has submitted paperwork to retire from the military.
He has served a little over one year in his current role.
A Pentagon official confirmed the retirement plans on condition of anonymity.
There have been several recent exits of senior military leaders.
The reasons for these departures are being discussed internally at the Pentagon.
This news was reported by The Hill, a news outlet.
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