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President Donald Trump said that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit, which Meloni denies. The disagreement has caused tension between the U.S. and Italy, including the cancellation of a visit by Italy’s foreign minister to the U.S.
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President Trump claims Meloni asked many times for a photo with him at the G7 summit in France.
Prime Minister Meloni calls Trump’s photo claim “completely fabricated.”
The dispute started after Trump’s interview on an Italian TV network.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned trip to the U.S. because of the disagreement.
Trump also criticized Italy for not letting the U.S. use its military bases during the Iran war.
Italy refused to allow American bombers to use a base in Sicily without approval from its parliament.
Trump said Meloni is less popular in Italy partly due to her stance on the U.S. and Iran.
Trump suggested Meloni wants to improve relations following the initial U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
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Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to take away Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s highest state honor because Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian military unit after a group accused of killing Poles in World War II. Ukrainian officials say this decision helps Russia by causing conflict between Ukraine and its allies.
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Polish President Nawrocki will remove the Order of the White Eagle from President Zelenskyy.
The honor was given to Zelenskyy in 2023 for his support of security and human rights.
Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian Special Operations military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
The UPA is accused by Poland of committing massacres against Polish people during World War II.
Nawrocki said the removal does not mean Poland will stop supporting Ukraine against Russia.
Ukrainian officials called the decision unfriendly and said it benefits Moscow (Russia).
Some Ukrainian officials plan to return Polish state honors in protest.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged calm and said conflicts between the two countries help Russia.
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The Federal Reserve, under new Chair Kevin Warsh, is reducing the amount of information it shares about future interest rate decisions. This change could lead to more unpredictable markets and slightly higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
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Kevin Warsh is the new chair of the Federal Reserve.
The Fed used to provide detailed statements about interest rate decisions; now those statements are shorter.
The Fed no longer offers "forward guidance," which means it doesn't give clear hints about its future actions.
This approach aims to reduce market dependence on Fed signals, which Warsh believes are most useful during crises or downturns.
Experts warn that less guidance may increase ups and downs in stock and bond prices.
As a result, interest rates for loans like mortgages could rise a little, by about a quarter of a percentage point.
After the Fed’s recent meeting, stock prices fell and Treasury yields increased.
Warsh’s communication style is compared to that of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, who kept markets uncertain about future moves.
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CBS Mornings is promoting exclusive discounts on selected items.
The deals aim to improve everyday lifestyle.
Shoppers can find the discounts at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commission from purchases made through the website.
The deals are featured during the CBS Mornings program.
The promotion is available through the CBS News app and web browsers.
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The Ebola outbreak is getting worse, and health officials are working hard to stop wrong information about the virus. They are trying to make sure people get accurate facts to help control the spread.
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The Ebola crisis is becoming more severe.
Health officials are fighting misinformation about Ebola.
Misinformation means incorrect or false information.
Accurate information is important to control the virus.
Efforts are ongoing to educate the public about Ebola.
The crisis affects multiple regions where Ebola is spreading.
Reliable news sources and health organizations are involved.
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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Switzerland to start delayed talks between the United States and Iran. Meanwhile, fighting continued in Lebanon between Israel and the group Hezbollah, causing uncertainty about the peace process.
Key Facts
Steve Witkoff is the U.S. special envoy for talks with Iran.
The U.S.-Iran negotiations were postponed but are now beginning in Switzerland.
Fighting is ongoing in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a Lebanese political and militant group.
The conflict adds uncertainty to the U.S.-Iran deal discussions.
The situation involves multiple countries in the Middle East region.
These talks and conflicts are part of larger efforts to address regional stability.
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Claude Guillemot, cofounder of the video game company Ubisoft, died in a small plane crash in western France. The crash happened near La Baule aerodrome, and Guillemot was reportedly flying the plane.
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Claude Guillemot helped start Ubisoft, a major gaming company.
He was also chairman of Guillemot Corporation.
The plane involved was a Cessna 421, a small twin-engine business aircraft.
The crash happened near La Baule, Loire-Atlantique, France.
Two people died in the crash, including Guillemot.
Guillemot was said to be piloting the aircraft.
Ubisoft expressed sadness and sent condolences to his family.
The investigation details are still emerging, and no further statements have been made.
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Some Democratic candidates supported by party leaders have lost primary elections to progressive challengers who criticize establishment backing. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has faced pushback for endorsing certain candidates, with grassroots voters favoring outsiders who campaign against party insiders.
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Moderate Democrat Jasmeet Bains lost a California primary to progressive Randy Villegas despite DCCC support.
Senator Joe Baldacci lost the Maine 2nd district primary to progressive Matt Dunlap, also without DCCC backing.
The DCCC adds candidates to its "Red to Blue" program to help win swing districts, often funding ads for endorsed candidates.
Some progressives frame DCCC-backed candidates as controlled by party elites and corporate interests.
Outside groups linked to Republicans spent money trying to influence these Democratic primaries.
DCCC says Republican spending is meant to interfere and mislead Democratic voters ahead of the general election.
Candidates who lost with establishment backing argue voters want authentic, grassroots leadership.
Progressive Representative Analilia Mejia says many voters feel primary contests are rigged for party insiders.
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Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon on June 20, 2026, killing at least 16 people despite a ceasefire that was supposed to start that day. Israel said it was responding to attacks by Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
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At least 16 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The strikes happened hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was reported to begin.
Israel stated its attacks were in response to projectiles fired by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is an armed group backed by Iran.
The ceasefire was announced with involvement from the United States.
These events follow ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East involving Israel, Hezbollah, Iran, and the US.
The situation remains unstable with continued military actions and postponed diplomatic talks.
Lebanese groups criticized Israel for targeting medical workers during the ceasefire.
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Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has expressed doubts about an interim peace deal between Iran and the United States, signed by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and President Donald Trump. Hardline groups in Iran oppose the deal, fearing war with the US may restart, while all political groups in Israel reject the deal and support military action against Iran.
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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, disagrees with the peace deal in principle but allowed it with conditions.
President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the deal with the US, under mediation by Pakistan and Qatar.
Khamenei demanded that at least three-quarters of the security council members approve the deal before proceeding.
The Iranian Supreme National Security Council said it would negotiate with “total distrust” towards the US and prepare to retaliate if the US violates the deal.
Hardline political groups in Iran oppose any concessions and criticize Iranian leaders involved in the deal.
Israeli political factions unanimously reject the deal and want military action against Iran.
Iranian officials stressed that upcoming talks will not mean accepting demands seen as excessive by Iran.
The deal is seen as a first step in a difficult negotiation process amid Iran’s economic challenges worsened by war tensions.
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The Trump administration stated it is thinking about partially closing the Kennedy Center even though a judge ordered that the center stay open. A federal judge had previously ruled that the Kennedy Center’s board could not fully close the performing arts venue.
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The Trump administration filed a court document about possibly closing part of the Kennedy Center.
A judge had ruled that the Kennedy Center must remain open and cannot fully shut down.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known place for arts performances.
The board of the Kennedy Center had voted to close the center at some point.
The court ruling blocked the full closure decided by the board.
The administration is still considering a “partial closure” despite this ruling.
The news came in late Friday through a legal filing.
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A remote village in Nepal called Lubra, which follows the ancient Tibetan Bon religion, is facing damage from worsening floods caused by climate change. These floods have forced families to leave their homes and are damaging farmland and crops that the village depends on.
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Lubra is a small Himalayan village in northwest Nepal with 16 families.
The village follows Bon, an ancient religion from Tibet.
The village was founded generations ago, with spiritual and cultural traditions that have lasted for centuries.
Climate change has caused worse flooding during the monsoon season over the past decade.
Four families have left their homes because of these floods.
Flooding has damaged important farmland and apple orchards, which provide income and food.
The damage threatens both the homes and the unique culture of the village.
The village landscape and buildings show clear signs of erosion and flood damage.
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The British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his statement saying "all of Lebanon must burn" after Israeli soldiers died in a Hezbollah attack. The remarks have sparked strong reactions, including condemnation from Iran and further aggressive statements from other Israeli officials about Lebanon.
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn" following the death of four Israeli soldiers in a Hezbollah attack.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called Ben-Gvir’s comments "horrendous and abhorrent."
Ben-Gvir also rejected a peace deal between the US and Iran and demanded Israel not give up territory captured in fighting.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Ben-Gvir’s remarks as dangerous and a threat to everyone.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said displaced people from southern Lebanon will never be allowed to return home.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged aggressive military action, using similar language to earlier comments about Gaza.
Since Israel’s military action against Hezbollah began in March 2026, more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 1,200 killed.
The conflict involves deep tensions between Israel, Lebanon (especially Hezbollah), Iran, and international reactions.
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Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised President Trump not to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, using harsh and disrespectful language about him. Despite warnings, the meeting happened and was described as very tense, with Trump and others criticizing Zelenskyy. The book "Regime Change" shares these details and reports on failed talks about a minerals deal between the US and Ukraine.
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Scott Bessent called Zelenskyy offensive names, including "Mr Bean on crack" and “special-needs child.”
Bessent recommended President Trump not to let Zelenskyy into the White House before signing a minerals deal.
The White House meeting on February 28, 2025, was difficult, with Trump and JD Vance criticizing Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy was advised (unsuccessfully) to wear a suit to the meeting.
Bessent had heated talks with Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv before the meeting.
Negotiations over the minerals deal were also problematic, with disagreements among US officials.
JD Vance’s wife helped rewrite parts of the Ukrainian minerals deal, calling it “awful.”
Bessent compared President Trump to George Soros, a well-known investor and Democratic donor.
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A pastor in suburban New Orleans was sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexually abusing two boys. This is his third conviction for crimes involving minors. The court heard powerful testimony from a survivor’s mother about the betrayal and harm caused by the pastor.
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Terry Reed was sentenced to 80 years in prison for sexually molesting two boys.
This is his third time being convicted of sexual abuse of minors.
Prosecutors said Reed used his role as a pastor and biblical teachings to manipulate the boys.
Reed had prior guilty pleas in 1997 and 2017 related to indecent behavior with juveniles.
The sentencing judge gave the maximum prison time after hearing from a victim’s mother.
The mother trusted Reed to help her son but was deeply hurt by his abuse.
In 2002, two boys died by electrocution in a hot tub at Reed’s home; the cause was never fully determined.
The New Orleans area has seen multiple cases of sexual abuse by religious leaders in recent decades.
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The article warns against treating people based on their economic worth. It says that deciding who deserves work and who should be excluded can lead to social and political problems.
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Some ways of talking about people are unacceptable.
Sorting people by their economic value is one such unacceptable way.
This sorting divides people into those who deserve work and those who do not.
Societies that allow this division risk social conflict.
It also increases the chance of political problems.
Human dignity should not be sacrificed for the sake of artificial intelligence or economic calculations.
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NGOs in Lebanon have reported that Israeli attacks have targeted medical workers during a ceasefire period. The conflict began when Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel, leading to many deaths and large-scale displacement in Lebanon.
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Hezbollah started attacking Israel on March 2nd as revenge for Iran’s leader being killed.
Israel has responded with military attacks killing over 3,900 people in Lebanon.
Around 20% of Lebanon’s population has been forced to leave their homes.
Medical workers have been hit by Israeli strikes even during a declared ceasefire.
The situation for people in Lebanon is very difficult with limited access to help.
Emergency health services are being provided by groups like Doctors Without Borders.
Talks for peace between the US and Iran are ongoing but have faced delays.
Both Hezbollah and Israel have at times agreed to a truce but fighting continues.
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President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are involved in a disagreement about a photo taken at the G7 summit. Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned U.S. visit after Trump said Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo, which she denied.
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President Trump claimed Meloni asked many times for a photo with him at the G7 meeting in France.
Prime Minister Meloni denied this claim and said neither she nor Italy ever begged for anything.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned trip to the United States because of Trump’s comments about Meloni.
Trump criticized Meloni’s popularity in Italy and linked it to Italy’s refusal to support U.S. and Israel in a conflict with Iran.
Trump also said Italy did not allow the U.S. to use its airbases, causing logistical problems during the conflict.
He suggested Meloni now wants to be friends to improve her political standing, but he rejected this.
The situation has created diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Italy.
The story is ongoing and more information may come out later.
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A strong heatwave is affecting many parts of Europe, causing very high temperatures up to 40°C (105°F). Governments in countries like France, Germany, and Italy have issued warnings and held emergency meetings to deal with the extreme heat.
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The heatwave is impacting much of Europe.
Temperatures have reached record highs, up to 40°C (105°F).
France has held emergency meetings to respond to the heatwave.
Germany has issued warnings across the entire country.
Italy is experiencing pressure on both residents and tourists due to the heat.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to protect public health.
The heatwave is causing concern for daily life and safety in affected countries.
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Poland has taken back its highest state honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This happened after Ukraine named a military unit after a World War II nationalist group that killed Polish civilians.
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Poland withdrew its top state award from President Zelensky.
The reason is Ukraine naming a unit after a group involved in killing Polish civilians during WWII.
The nationalist group’s actions caused pain between Poland and Ukraine.
Poland’s decision may cause a serious diplomatic conflict between the two countries.
This happened shortly before a major conference on rebuilding Ukraine in the Polish city of Gdańsk.
The withdrawal was announced by President Karol Nawrocki of Poland.
The conflict relates to historical events and current political decisions.
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