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Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old step-grandson of Norway's king, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of domestic violence and rape. The case has sparked discussions in Norway about sexual violence, consent laws, and how the digital age affects these issues even in a country known for gender equality.
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Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison for domestic violence and two counts of rape.
Høiby is the step-grandson of Norway’s king and has been known publicly for his connection to the royal family.
Norway updated its consent laws last year to make sex without clear consent a crime, without needing proof of violence or force.
The offenses in Høiby’s case happened before the new consent laws took effect.
Experts say the case reflects a wider problem of sexual violence and misunderstanding about consent in Norwegian society.
One in five women in Norway have been raped, and one in ten have experienced serious partner violence.
Other Nordic countries like Sweden have also introduced consent-based rape laws, which have increased conviction rates.
The case highlights how exposure to explicit content and aggressive sexual behavior impacts young people’s attitudes towards sex.
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Sir Keir Starmer, the British Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, resigned after his party decided he should not lead them in the next general election. Although he won a large parliamentary majority in 2024, his personal popularity fell quickly due to policy mistakes and communication issues, making him one of Labour's shortest-serving prime ministers.
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Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister after a big Labour election win in 2024.
He promised to restore trust in politics and bring calm after years of Conservative rule.
Starmer was known for a careful, rule-focused leadership style, nicknamed "Mr Rules."
His personal approval dropped soon after taking office, partly due to unpopular policy changes.
Cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners was a major factor in the decline of his support.
Starmer resigned after his party voted that he should not lead in the next election.
He started politics late and was seen as less experienced and less skilled at public communication.
Labour's victory was large in seats but came with a historically low percentage of the vote.
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EasyJet has rejected a £4.74 billion takeover offer from the US investment company Castlelake, saying the bid undervalues the airline. Castlelake has made three offers this month and wants to make a final firm offer by Friday, proposing a plan that keeps EasyJet majority-owned by European citizens.
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EasyJet rejected Castlelake's £4.74 billion takeover bid, calling it too low.
Castlelake has made three takeover attempts this month, all turned down by EasyJet.
The latest offer values EasyJet shares at 625p each, 24% higher than last week’s price.
Castlelake owns about 2.14% of EasyJet through its managed funds.
EU rules require EasyJet to be majority-owned by EU citizens.
Castlelake proposes partnering with two EU nationals, Peter Bellew and Mark Breen, to meet ownership rules.
Peter Bellew is a former EasyJet chief operating officer; Mark Breen is an aerospace consultant.
EasyJet describes the proposed ownership setup as unclear and says it doesn’t prove the takeover can be done.
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France is facing a new heatwave with very high temperatures. The heat is causing problems for the country’s rail system and has forced many schools to close.
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France is experiencing a strong heatwave with punishing temperatures.
The heatwave is affecting France’s railway network.
High temperatures can deform train tracks and damage electrical lines above the tracks.
The head of France’s state-owned railway company warned that incidents on the rail network could happen because of the heat.
Many schools in France have been closed due to the heatwave.
The situation is part of Europe’s broader heatwave challenges in 2026.
The heatwave is linked to concerns about climate change.
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Two students aged 14 and 15 opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines, killing three students and wounding seven. Both suspects were arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to find out why the shooting happened and how the guns entered the school.
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The shooting happened mid-morning at a public high school with over 1,500 students.
The two teenage suspects were friends and claimed they had been bullied.
Both suspects had no prior criminal records.
The guns used were a 9 mm pistol registered to a policewoman and a .38 caliber revolver registered to a security agency.
Over 40 empty bullet shells were found at the scene.
The suspects entered two different classrooms during the shooting.
Most victims were female students.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a full investigation and increased security in schools after the incident.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on June 22, 2026. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is the leading candidate to replace him after winning a recent by-election.
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Keir Starmer is stepping down as UK Prime Minister.
This will make him the seventh UK prime minister since the Brexit vote.
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election and is the favorite to become the next prime minister.
Burnham is currently the mayor of Greater Manchester.
Starmer’s resignation comes amid political pressure following the by-election results.
The news was reported on June 22, 2026.
The situation reflects changing political moods in the UK.
The article is related to UK domestic politics and leadership changes.
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The Chairman of Mercedes-AMG, Michael Schiebe, is leaving his position but has introduced a new electric supercar to compete with Lamborghini and Ferrari. The Mercedes-AMG 4-Door GT Coupe delivers 1,169 horsepower, aiming to compete with top performance brands and target growth in Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
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Michael Schiebe, Mercedes-AMG Chairman, is leaving at the end of June 2024.
Schiebe promised to create a rival to Italian supercar brands like Lamborghini and Ferrari.
The new Mercedes-AMG 4-Door GT Coupe is an electric car with 1,169 horsepower.
This car has more power than Ferrari’s electric Luce and Lamborghini’s hybrid Revuelto.
AMG plans to compete with new rivals like Chinese car makers BYD and Xiaomi.
AMG values the Chinese market and aims to increase sales there by over 200%.
Stefan Weckbach will succeed Schiebe as AMG Chairman starting July 1, 2024.
AMG focuses on high-margin luxury products to build brand prestige and profitability.
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The UK Parliament will discuss a petition calling for an investigation into Israeli influence on UK politics. The petition was started by a citizen and gathered over 118,000 signatures, which requires Parliament to hold a debate. The UK Labour government does not support the petition, saying current rules already cover lobbying transparency.
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A petition calling for an inquiry into Israeli influence on UK politics was launched in January by a UK citizen named Andy Kalil.
The petition gathered more than 118,000 signatures, triggering a scheduled parliamentary debate.
The petition raises concerns about Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activities affecting UK government decisions and party policies.
Some known pro-Israel groups in the UK include Conservative Friends of Israel, Labour Friends of Israel, Liberal Democrats Friends of Israel, and Northern Ireland Friends of Israel.
Other organizations involved include the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Jewish Association, which promote ties between Israel and UK politicians.
The UK Labour government states that existing rules on lobbying transparency are sufficient and does not support the petition.
The debate will be broadcast on the UK Parliament’s YouTube channel.
The petition emphasizes the political context of the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank as reasons for increased scrutiny of lobbying efforts.
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The body of US singer Oliver Tree was returned to California after he died in a helicopter crash in Brazil last week. His family announced they will create a charity in his name as part of his final wishes.
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Oliver Tree and six others died when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro.
The singer’s body was brought back to California.
His family shared the news on his official Instagram account.
They plan to start a charity called Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses.
This charity was part of Oliver Tree’s will and final wishes.
Oliver Tree was born in 1993 and became famous in 2016 after going viral on social media.
He was known for songs like "Life Goes On," "Miss You," and "Alien Boy."
At 32 years old, he had recently started a world tour and had upcoming concerts planned in Europe.
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New York’s congressional candidates are making their final efforts before the primary election, featuring a contest between progressive Democrats supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and establishment Democrats. Several notable races include challenges to incumbents and a competition involving Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy.
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New York’s primary election is set for Tuesday, with candidates making last efforts to win votes.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports progressive candidates seeking to challenge established Democrats.
Mamdani campaigned alongside Senator Bernie Sanders to back his preferred candidates.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, is running for Congress in Manhattan but faces opposition from Assembly members Alex Bores and Micah Lasher.
Alex Bores is involved in a spending war related to his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat and has apologized for old social media posts.
Brad Lander, endorsed by Mamdani, is running against incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman.
The races are seen as tests of Mamdani’s influence on New York City politics.
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Central and eastern Europe will continue experiencing very hot weather, with temperatures rising above normal for early July in some areas. Meanwhile, Typhoon Mekkhala is strengthening near the Philippines and is expected to cause strong winds and high seas near Taiwan and southern Japan. In the US, severe thunderstorms and storms have affected parts of the country and may bring flooding, hail, and tornadoes in the coming days.
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Central and western Europe’s extreme heat is moving east and cooler weather is arriving in the west.
Temperatures in eastern Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and the northern Balkans, could reach 35-40°C.
Typhoon Mekkhala, the seventh typhoon this season, has winds of 75 mph and gusts over 100 mph near the Philippines.
Mekkhala is expected to peak with winds above 100 mph around Tuesday and Wednesday.
The typhoon will stay over the Philippine Sea but might cause large waves near Taiwan.
Mekkhala may weaken to a tropical storm before reaching southern Japan later this week, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flood risks.
In the US, severe thunderstorms have disrupted some events and will likely continue, shifting from the central states toward the east.
These storms may cause flooding, hail, and possibly tornadoes in parts of the Great Plains and beyond.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will resign but will remain in his role until the Labour Party picks a new leader. His resignation could lead to a contest to find the next leader of the Labour Party and the next UK Prime Minister.
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Keir Starmer is the current UK Prime Minister.
Starmer has announced his resignation.
He will stay as Prime Minister until a new Labour Party leader is chosen.
The new leader of the Labour Party will also become the next UK Prime Minister.
A leadership contest in the Labour Party may happen soon.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reported this news from London.
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Western Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 44°C in some areas, breaking previous records. Countries like France, Spain, Belgium, Germany, and the UK have issued heat warnings, disrupted transportation services, and cancelled public events to protect people from the extreme heat.
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Half of France is on red alert for dangerous heat, with up to 43°C forecast in some cities.
French authorities advised 35 million people to stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and limit physical activity.
Spain declared its first heatwave of the year, expecting temperatures up to 44°C.
Germany cancelled the Berlin Open tennis final due to heat and storms, with temperatures over 30°C.
Belgium reported some of its highest temperatures ever, causing train cancellations.
The UK issued an extreme heat warning, expecting temperatures of 38°C, above the June record of 35.6°C.
The heatwave has caused deaths in France and swimming accidents linked to the heat.
Many schools closed or shortened days, and public events were cancelled or modified due to the heat.
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Keir Starmer led the UK Labour Party to a big election win in July 2024 but faced low public support and criticism during his time as prime minister. After about a year, Starmer resigned, citing his focus on the country and challenges he faced as leader.
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Starmer’s Labour Party won 411 seats in the July 2024 UK general election, a large majority.
Despite the win, he only gained 34% of the total vote share.
His approval ratings dropped sharply, reaching the lowest satisfaction ever recorded by Ipsos for a UK prime minister.
Starmer resigned as prime minister and Labour leader in October 2025.
He was known as a careful and hardworking leader but criticized for lacking political vision and strong leadership skills.
Starmer became Labour leader in 2020 after Jeremy Corbyn and had been in politics for only five years before that.
The UK faced major challenges during his term, including a cost of living crisis, strained government finances, and overcrowded prisons.
Some critics say Starmer tried to shift Labour towards the political center but struggled to create a clear identity for the party.
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Strong winds in Oklahoma caused a train to derail, toppling many cars between Woodward and Westmoreland. The state faced severe weather warnings, including possible tornadoes, with thousands of power outages reported and multiple tornadoes occurring in the nearby Midwest region.
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A train in Oklahoma had several cars knocked over by strong winds.
The incident happened between Woodward and Westmoreland near U.S. Highway 412.
Over 70,000 people lost power in Oklahoma on Monday morning.
Tornado warnings were active for Noble, Logan, and Payne Counties until early morning.
The National Weather Service warned of severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes across much of Oklahoma.
Nearly 30 tornadoes were reported in the Midwest since Sunday night.
Two people died in a recent severe weather event in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Residents were advised to seek shelter in basements or sturdy rooms if tornadoes were spotted.
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A mom in the U.K. worried her baby would be scared of her face after she developed Bell’s palsy from brain tumor surgery. However, her baby bonded with her strongly, showing that babies love their parents regardless of appearance.
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Tamara Bright, 32, had surgery for a brain tumor and then developed Bell's palsy, which changed her facial appearance.
She feared her baby Mason, now 7 months old, might not recognize her emotions or love because of her changing face.
After Mason was born, her worries lessened as he looked at her and bonded naturally.
She shared her story on TikTok to encourage other mothers with visible differences or health challenges.
Bright still feels self-conscious in photos but focuses on her baby's happiness instead.
She wants other women to know they are beautiful and loved by their babies regardless of appearance.
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Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, has announced he will run to become the leader of the Labour Party and the UK prime minister. Wes Streeting, another Labour politician, said he will not run for leader after speaking with Burnham.
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Andy Burnham won a recent byelection and will officially become a Member of Parliament (MP) soon.
Labour leader Starmer announced he will step down as prime minister, starting a leadership transition.
Burnham expressed his intention to run for Labour leader as part of an orderly process.
Wes Streeting resigned from Starmer’s government last month but decided not to run for leader.
Streeting said Burnham aims to build a more inclusive Labour Party.
Burnham currently holds no national government office but was previously mayor of Greater Manchester.
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Many workers in India dismantle electronic waste by hand without safety gear, exposing themselves to harmful chemicals and injuries. India produces large amounts of e-waste, and much of it is handled informally by people who face serious health risks from toxic substances and unsafe working conditions.
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India is the third-largest producer of electronic waste, after China and the United States.
In 2025-2026, India generated over 1.4 million metric tonnes of e-waste, and about 979,000 metric tonnes were recycled.
New Delhi produces about 230,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually, nearly 10% of India’s total.
Many e-waste workers work in informal workshops without protective gloves or masks.
Workers often burn plastic and use blow torches to extract metals, releasing toxic fumes.
They work long hours for low pay, approximately $8 per day for 12 hours of work.
Health problems include burns, cuts, infections, and exposure to chemical residues.
Women and men both work in these environments, often from poor or migrant backgrounds.
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Fifty years ago, the US Supreme Court allowed the death penalty to return after having banned it in 1972. Since then, death sentences have often been delayed, overturned, or changed, causing long waits for both prisoners and victims' families. Studies show the system has many problems, including racial bias and inconsistent outcomes.
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In 1972, the US Supreme Court banned the death penalty for being unfair and discriminatory.
In 1976, the Court approved new rules that brought back the death penalty with attempts to fix previous issues.
Since then, over 9,000 people have received death sentences, but less than 20% have been executed.
Many death penalty cases take decades to resolve, causing long waits for everyone involved.
Black people are disproportionately represented on death row.
Geographic location often affects who receives the death penalty more than the crime itself.
Skilled defense lawyers have found problems in many trials, leading courts to overturn more than one-third of death sentences.
Some states’ governors, like Ohio’s, have called for ending the death penalty due to concerns about fairness and its impact on victims’ families.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier, a progressive Democrat, is running against Adriano Espaillat in New York’s 13th congressional district. She argues that the area has not improved during Espaillat’s time in office and wants to focus more on helping working people in the community.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier is challenging Adriano Espaillat, a five-term congressman, in the Democratic primary.
The 13th district includes upper Manhattan and parts of the Bronx with a large Afro-Latino population.
Espaillat has served since 2017 and is the first Dominican American and formerly undocumented immigrant in Congress.
Avila Chevalier is endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who also supports other progressive candidates.
She previously worked as an organizer during Mamdani’s mayoral campaign and is currently a public defense investigator.
Avila Chevalier is completing a PhD and is a member of the United Auto Workers union.
She criticizes Espaillat for not improving the district and points to the loss of over 200,000 Black residents in the city over two decades.
Avila Chevalier wants politics to focus more on the needs of working people and involve the community more.
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