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A train crash in Bedford killed the train driver and injured 100 people on Friday. Two trains, one from Corby and one from Nottingham, collided, and 28 injured passengers were taken to hospital, with nine in serious condition.
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The crash happened in Bedford on a Friday.
One train driver died in the accident.
100 people were injured in total.
28 injured passengers were admitted to hospitals.
Nine of the hospitalized people are in critical condition.
The collision involved the 16:40 train from Corby and the 15:50 train from Nottingham.
The police provided the information about the crash and injuries.
BBC correspondent Jo Black reported from Bedford about the incident.
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France is facing a strong and long heatwave, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some areas. While Paris will continue with its Fete de la Musique music festival, other regions have canceled the event due to the heat.
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France's weather service warns of a widespread, long-lasting, and intense heatwave.
Temperatures may rise above 40 degrees Celsius in certain parts of the country.
Paris will hold its annual music celebration, Fete de la Musique, despite the heat.
Some local officials in other regions have canceled their music events.
The recent G7 summit in France ended with a dinner for President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles.
Paris Saint Germain football player Achraf Hakimi will face trial for a rape case after an appeals court found enough evidence.
The Paris department store BHV is ending its partnership with Chinese retailer Shein under new management.
French artist JR opened the Pont Neuf Cavern, an art installation turning Paris’ oldest bridge into a sensory experience.
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President Donald Trump repeated his claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni asked him for a photo at the recent G7 summit. The two leaders have had disagreements recently, especially about the situation in Iran, after previously getting along well.
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President Trump said Prime Minister Meloni “begged” him for a photo at the G7 meeting.
Meloni and Trump had a friendly relationship before recent conflicts.
Their disagreements are mostly about how to handle the conflict in Iran.
The G7 summit was held earlier this week and included leaders from the world’s largest economies.
Their dispute has attracted media attention due to their past positive interactions.
Both leaders traveled to the summit and interacted in person.
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Russian guided bombs hit an apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine others, including a child. Russia also launched attacks on other Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities in response.
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A Russian bomb attack struck a residential building in Kharkiv, killing one person and injuring nine, including a 6-year-old child.
The attack occurred early Saturday in Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskiy district.
On Friday evening, a Russian drone hit a civilian car in Kharkiv, killing a man and injuring a woman.
Russian bombs also struck the outskirts of Sumy, killing one civilian and damaging about 20 homes.
Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 92 out of 99 Russian drones overnight, but some hit targets.
Russia's air defenses repelled a drone attack on an oil refinery in Tyumen, Siberia, causing no damage.
Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities to reduce Moscow’s war revenue and pressure the Russian population.
Russia claimed to have shot down 177 Ukrainian drones overnight and two drones near Moscow.
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James Burrows, a famous TV director known for many popular comedy shows, has died at age 85. Actors from shows like "Will & Grace" and "Friends" shared memories and praised his impact on television and their careers.
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James Burrows died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 85.
He directed iconic TV comedies including "Cheers," "Friends," "Will & Grace," "Taxi," and "Frasier."
Burrows was praised for helping actors explore their characters and creating a supportive working environment.
Debra Messing from "Will & Grace" called him a "legend" and said he was like a TV dad to the cast.
Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer from "Friends" described Burrows as a mentor, icon, and father figure.
His agent called him the greatest comedic television director in history.
Burrows’ work influenced generations of writers, actors, producers, and crews.
Lisa Kudrow also paid tribute to Burrows, sharing personal memories from working with him.
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Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged public criticisms about Meloni’s popularity and political actions. The disagreement included disputes over military base use and a claim by Trump that Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo together, which Meloni denied.
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President Trump said Prime Minister Meloni is unpopular in Italy and questioned her support on Iran policies.
Trump claimed Meloni "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit, which Meloni called false and insulting.
Meloni responded on social media, telling Trump to focus on his own popularity and said Italy respects base use agreements.
Trump accused Meloni of causing issues by blocking U.S. military use of Italian airbases for Iran operations.
The leaders’ disagreement reflects a growing strain between the U.S. and Italy after Trump’s military action against Iran.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned U.S. visit amid the tensions.
Despite public conflict, Meloni stated their personal relationship at the G7 remained unchanged.
Meloni was the only European leader to attend Trump’s inauguration in 2025, signaling a past close political connection.
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Some members of President Trump's cabinet are following diets that include expensive fermented foods. A doctor suggests that while these foods can be beneficial, people should have a balanced diet and not rely only on fermented products.
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Members of President Trump's cabinet are eating more fermented foods.
Fermented foods are those like yogurt or kimchi, made by natural processes involving good bacteria.
These foods can help with digestion and gut health.
A doctor warns that such diets should be balanced with other healthy foods.
Eating only fermented foods is not recommended for overall health.
The fermented food trend among the cabinet is notable for its cost and popularity.
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Two trains operated by East Midlands Railway crashed near Bedford, England, at about 5:15 p.m. on Friday. One train driver died, and about 100 people were injured, with 28 hospitalized and nine in critical condition.
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The crash involved two trains traveling to London St Pancras.
The collision happened near Elstow, close to the A421 and A6 roads.
Emergency services including air ambulances and around 70 firefighters responded quickly.
Eleven people were very seriously injured, 32 moderately injured, and 57 had minor injuries.
British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the cause.
Train services to and from London St Pancras on EMR were suspended over the weekend.
The driver who died was a former rail union representative.
Local people helped stranded passengers after the crash.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests that blocked roads and caused shortages of basic goods. The protests are calling for fuel subsidies to return, a rollback of budget cuts, and the president’s resignation.
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The state of emergency gives President Paz more power to remove roadblocks and restore normal life.
Bolivia’s Congress must approve or reject the emergency within 72 hours.
Protests started at the end of April and involve miners, farmers, and indigenous groups.
Protesters want fuel subsidies back and oppose budget cuts and changes to the constitution.
Several people have died, and hundreds have been arrested during the protests.
President Paz says the protests are an effort to destabilize the country.
Paz canceled a land reform and tried to negotiate with protest groups, but unrest continues.
Congress recently passed a law making it easier for the president to use the military to control protests.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials returned Polish state awards after Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki took back the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest honor, from Zelensky. The dispute began when Zelensky named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which was involved in killings of Poles during World War II, causing tension between the two allied countries.
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President Zelensky named a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which killed thousands of Polish civilians during WWII.
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki removed the Order of the White Eagle from Zelensky because of this decision.
The award was originally given to Zelensky in 2023 to honor the Ukrainian people and army.
Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials returned Polish state honors in protest.
Ukrainian officials said Poland’s action helps Russia, which uses WWII history to justify its war against Ukraine.
Polish President Nawrocki said his decision was not against the Ukrainian people and Poland would continue supporting Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Insurgent Army fought Nazis and Soviets but also committed massacres in Volhynia, a region that was part of Poland before WWII.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized Zelensky’s naming of the military unit but spoke to him to resolve tensions.
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A cyclist was arrested by U.S. Park Police near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where National Guard members are also stationed due to concerns about vandalism. This increased security comes after President Donald Trump said the newly renovated pool had been damaged by vandals.
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Video on social media shows a cyclist being handcuffed by U.S. Park Police near the reflecting pool.
National Guard personnel have been seen patrolling the area around the reflecting pool.
The National Guard presence follows President Trump’s statements about vandalism at the site.
The reflecting pool recently had a $14 million renovation.
After renovation, the pool developed algae and peeling surface material.
Law enforcement and military presence have increased at the National Mall, affecting visitors and workers.
The cyclist in the video is claimed to have interfered with cleanup efforts, but this is unverified.
Officials are cleaning algae from the pool using special equipment like hoses and vacuums.
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Iran says it will keep following the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with the United States. However, Iran warned it will take similar actions if the U.S. does not meet its responsibilities in the agreement.
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Iran and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Iran has confirmed it plans to follow the MoU terms.
Iran warned it will respond with matching actions if the U.S. does not fulfill its commitments.
The warning suggests possible consequences if the U.S. violates the agreement.
The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic communication between Iran and the U.S.
The exact obligations or terms of the MoU were not detailed in the article.
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John Alite, a New Jersey councilman and former mob enforcer, was arrested for extortion and other charges. Authorities say he lent money illegally and used threats to force debtors to give up money and property.
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John Alite is a 63-year-old council member in Englishtown, New Jersey.
He was charged with multiple counts of extortion and corporate misconduct.
Alite allegedly made loans with interest rates higher than allowed by law.
He threatened people with violence if they did not pay or return property.
Alite used his business, Straightened-Out Entertainment, Inc., to support the illegal activities.
He was a top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Alite admitted to committing multiple murders and violent acts during his time with the mob.
After serving over 14 years in prison, he left the mob and later joined the town council in 2025.
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Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and delays by the U.S. in fulfilling its commitments under a recent interim agreement. Despite this, Iran’s negotiating team is traveling to Switzerland for technical talks with U.S. representatives, though Iranian officials warned progress depends on the U.S. meeting its obligations. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon, with recent strikes killing civilians and increasing tensions.
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Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, citing Israeli attacks and U.S. failure to end the war.
Iran’s negotiating team, including senior officials, is heading to Switzerland for talks starting Sunday.
Iranian officials said negotiations will only progress if the U.S. fulfills its commitments under the interim deal.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Switzerland for technical discussions.
Pakistani and Qatari mediators are involved in coordinating the Iran-U.S. talks.
The U.S. military reported commercial ships were still passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s closure announcement.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
The death toll in the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict has surpassed 4,000, escalating regional tensions.
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Congressman Jim Jordan is linked to a political group that received $250,000 from Geo Group, a company running detention centers for ICE. The payment came shortly after a big increase in the government budget for immigration enforcement, raising questions about legal and ethical issues.
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Jim Jordan is a powerful and conservative U.S. congressman and supporter of President Trump.
The American Liberty Foundation, connected to Jordan, got $250,000 from Geo Group last year.
Geo Group runs 52 detention centers for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across 16 states.
The payment was made 11 days after a federal bill raised ICE’s budget to $170 billion.
Federal rules forbid government contractors like Geo Group from giving money directly to Super PACs.
A complaint was filed with the Federal Election Commission claiming Geo Group broke campaign finance laws.
Immigrant detainees in some Geo-run centers report poor conditions, including hunger strikes and denied medical care.
Geo Group’s revenue heavily depends on ICE contracts, which increased significantly under President Trump.
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The article calls for Congress to review the situation of American veterans who served in Honduras. It urges lawmakers to take action so these veterans receive the recognition they have not yet been given.
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American veterans served in Honduras.
These veterans have not received proper recognition.
The article encourages Congress to investigate this issue.
Steps should be taken to honor these veterans.
Recognition is described as something the veterans have been denied for a long time.
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Some famous buildings in the U.S. cause strong mixed feelings. While the public may dislike their unusual looks, many architects admire their design, engineering, and how they change visitor experiences. There is also a growing trend of reusing older buildings to reduce environmental impact.
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Nearly half of the 125 million buildings in the U.S. are over 50 years old.
Adaptive reuse, or converting old buildings for new uses, increased by 50% in 2024 with about 25,000 new apartments created this way.
Reusing buildings can cut 50 to 75% of carbon emissions compared to new construction.
The Guggenheim Museum in New York is famous but controversial for its curved walls and contrast with nearby buildings.
The Marin County Civic Center in California is notable for its unique design but has mixed public opinion.
Boston City Hall in Massachusetts is a well-known example of brutalist architecture that many people dislike but architects value highly.
Architects emphasize the importance of refreshing and maintaining older buildings to keep them relevant and sustainable.
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SHAB, an Iranian-American pop singer and entrepreneur, grew up as a refugee during the Iran-Iraq War and used music to cope with difficult times. She has built a career blending pop music with Persian influences while also running a fashion brand that promotes confidence and female empowerment.
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SHAB was born Shabnam Kamoii in Tehran, Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
As a child, she found comfort in music from artists like the Jackson 5, ABBA, Whitney Houston, and Middle Eastern melodies.
Her family used music and dance to create a safe and joyful space despite war conditions.
SHAB moved first to Germany, then to the United States, where she pursued music seriously as an adult.
She worked with Grammy-winning producer Damon Sharpe and choreographer Richy Jackson.
SHAB’s music combines pop hooks, dance beats, and Persian sounds without fitting into one genre.
She also runs a fashion label, DropTrou, making practical jumpsuits designed to boost women’s confidence.
Her upcoming single, “Perfume,” promotes female empowerment and individuality.
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Two passenger trains crashed near Bedford, UK, killing one driver and injuring over 80 people. Nine people remain in critical condition as police and railway investigators work to find out what caused the accident.
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The crash happened near Bedford, about 90 km north of London.
More than 80 people received hospital treatment after the collision.
Nine people are still in critical condition; 28 remain hospitalized.
The driver of one train died at the scene.
Two London-bound trains on the same track were involved in the crash.
British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating.
Transport Secretary said it is too early to know the cause and promised a thorough investigation.
Emergency response included over 20 ambulances, rescue teams, and six air ambulances.
King Charles expressed sadness and sent sympathy to the driver’s family and the injured.
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A legal dispute is ongoing over why large tarps continue to cover the front of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., days after a court ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name. The tarps block public view, and some question if they are related to building repairs or to hiding if the court’s order was fully followed.
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A federal court found that adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center broke federal law, requiring removal of all related signs within 14 days.
The Kennedy Center is officially named for President John F. Kennedy and only Congress can change its name.
Officials said all Trump signage was removed by mid-June, but the removal happened behind tarps and scaffolding.
The tarps remain weeks later, preventing public view of the building’s front.
The Kennedy Center says the tarps stay in place to allow repairs on the marble and soffit panels, which have suffered years of deferred maintenance.
Internal documents describe serious structural problems with the building’s exterior.
Representative Joyce Beatty’s legal team questioned the maintenance explanation and suggested the tarps might be covering up incomplete compliance with the court order.
The dispute highlights tensions between federal law, the Center’s governance, and public transparency.
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