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Cambodia’s Supreme Court upheld the conviction of opposition politician Rong Chhun for incitement but suspended the rest of his prison sentence. As a result, he will not go to jail but is banned from political activities for five years and from traveling abroad for three years.
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Rong Chhun is a senior adviser to the opposition Nation Power Party in Cambodia.
He was convicted last year of inciting social unrest after meeting displaced villagers.
The court’s ruling suspends his prison sentence but bars him from voting, running for office, or practicing politics for five years.
Rong Chhun and his supporters say the verdict is unfair and politically motivated.
Human Rights Watch criticized the ruling as evidence of Cambodia’s courts lacking independence.
Cambodia’s Minister of Information said the government respects court independence and laws.
Cambodia’s new Prime Minister Hun Manet succeeded his father Hun Sen in 2023 but shows little political reform so far.
Rong Chhun may seek a royal pardon from King Norodom Sihamoni after reviewing the verdict.
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A global plan for reparatory justice was agreed upon at a conference in Accra, Ghana. The plan aims to provide fair compensation for people affected by slavery, colonialism, and related injustices and includes measures like returning cultural property and addressing debt burdens linked to these histories.
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The conference in Ghana adopted an 18-point global framework on reparatory justice.
It focuses on reparations for Africans and people of African descent, including compensation for harms caused by slavery, colonialism, genocide, and apartheid.
The framework calls for the return of cultural items, human remains, archives, and heritage to their countries of origin.
It also suggests debt relief and restructuring for countries affected by the long-term economic effects of historical injustices.
Ghana’s president announced three global panels to support reparatory justice efforts: an advisory panel, a cultural restitution panel, and a legal panel.
The advisory panel includes leaders from Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean with links to the transatlantic slave trade.
More than 80 countries participated in the three-day conference, including heads of state, ministers, researchers, and civil society members.
The conference followed a UN resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the gravest crime against humanity.
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Nepali climber Dawa Sherpa was trapped for about a week inside a deep ice crack on Mount Everest after falling into a crevasse. He survived on biscuits, chocolate, coffee, and ice until an avalanche filled the crevasse with snow, allowing him to escape and make his way down the mountain to safety.
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Dawa Sherpa was trapped inside a 25-foot deep ice crevasse on Everest for around seven days.
He survived by eating biscuits, chocolates, drinking dried coffee rehydrated with ice, and melting chunks of ice for water.
Sherpa was working as a cook but acted as a substitute guide despite never having climbed to Everest's summit before.
He lost oxygen supply, became unable to move, and had frostbitten fingers and a fractured leg.
Sherpa fell into the crevasse after slipping on a ladder in the Khumbu Icefall, a dangerous glacier area.
An avalanche later filled the crevasse, creating an exit path that Sherpa used to escape.
His family had already begun mourning him, believing he was dead.
Rescue efforts were delayed because his satellite phone did not work and his walkie-talkie batteries died.
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A recent poll shows that President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are below 50 percent on many key issues, including his overall job, handling of Iran, Israel policy, and the economy. His support is mostly from Republicans, while Democrats and independents generally disapprove.
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62% of adults disapprove of President Trump’s overall job performance, while 37% approve.
Trump’s approval is highly divided by party: 92% of Democrats disapprove, 21% of Republicans disapprove, and 71% of independents disapprove.
65% disapprove of Trump’s management of the conflict with Iran; about one-third approve.
53% think U.S. military action against Iran has gone “too far,” down from 59% in March.
64% disapprove of Trump’s policy on Israel amid rising tensions and conflict.
66% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the U.S. economy.
59% disapprove of his approach to immigration.
The poll surveyed 3,040 adults in mid-June and has an error margin of ±2.8 percentage points.
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Scientists using the Webb Space Telescope found salty clouds around a planet called the "Pink Planet." This discovery helps researchers learn more about the planet's atmosphere and its possible conditions.
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The Webb Space Telescope observed a planet nicknamed the "Pink Planet."
Salty clouds were detected in the planet’s atmosphere.
Finding these clouds gives clues about the planet’s environment.
The discovery was made by researchers studying data from the telescope.
This information helps scientists understand planets outside our solar system better.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary seat with a large majority, surprising many and raising questions about the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham avoided questions about challenging Starmer directly, but his campaign team confirmed they are ready for a leadership contest if needed. Starmer acknowledged the result but said he plans to stay and fight if challenged.
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Andy Burnham won the Makerfield seat with 54% of the vote and a majority of 9,231.
Burnham’s win nearly doubled the previous majority held by Josh Simons in 2024.
Burnham avoided media questions about running for prime minister after his victory.
Louise Haigh, Burnham’s campaign manager, said a leadership contest would be difficult and stressful and that Burnham is prepared to stand if necessary.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the result a positive sign but said he will not resign and will fight any leadership challenges.
Starmer urged unity within the Labour Party and against internal conflicts.
Supporters of Burnham see the win as a call for change in Labour leadership.
Nigel Farage, whose party increased its vote share slightly, expressed disappointment with the result.
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Recent events around the world include a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv by Russian forces, causing fires and casualties. Other incidents include Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza, protests in Israel and London, and migrant attempts to cross the English Channel.
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Russian missile and drone attacks struck Kyiv, hitting markets, cultural sites, and residential areas, causing damage and deaths.
Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow’s oil refinery and other locations, causing fires and evacuations.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 18 people after Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers, leading to cancelled US-Iran peace talks.
An Israeli missile strike in Gaza killed civilians, with recovery efforts slow and many victims still buried.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews protested military conscription in Israel.
In London, police arrested a supporter of the banned group Palestine Action after a court upheld the ban under the Terrorism Act.
Migrants attempted to cross the English Channel by boat, with increased law enforcement stopping many attempts.
Women miners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo protect their clothing while working in difficult conditions.
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Local leaders and residents in several U.S. communities are asking for a pause on building new federal immigration detention centers like data centers. This follows the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to sell or transfer seven warehouse sites that were meant to be detention centers due to concerns about their impact on water, energy, and local infrastructure.
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ICE planned to convert large warehouses in several states into immigration detention centers.
DHS decided to stop expanding detention capacity at seven warehouse sites, worth about $1 billion.
Communities in Maryland, Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Utah, and New Jersey raised concerns about water use, energy demands, and environmental effects of these centers.
Residents want local governments to apply the same rules for data centers to these detention centers.
Washington County, Maryland, is considering halting new data centers temporarily to study their impact.
Advocacy groups in Maryland argue that detention centers should face the same scrutiny as data centers.
Some towns only learned about ICE’s warehouse plans after deals were made.
ICE is still moving forward with detention centers in Texas, Arizona, and Maryland.
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President Donald Trump shared a message comparing his power to historical figures known for fear and conquest, saying he is more powerful because of his global reach. The message came from a man Trump called a historian, but who is actually a Scottish-born businessman named Dave King. The story also includes details from a new book about Trump’s second term, highlighting his comments on his power, legal issues, and political plans.
Key Facts
President Trump reposted a message that said historical rulers like Hitler, Mao, and Stalin were less powerful than him because they lacked global influence.
The author of the message, Dave King, is a businessman and former football club chairman, not a historian.
Trump met King while golfing with professional golfer Gary Player.
CNN reported Trump showed the document to New York Times reporters during an interview for a book on his second term.
Trump said previous powerful leaders ruled through fear, implying he does not.
The book includes Trump’s statement about being tired of winning but getting bad press.
Trump mentioned considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his defense secretary.
The book describes moments in the Oval Office showing Trump’s personality and interactions with staff.
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Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States. This year’s Juneteenth comes as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
The 250th anniversary of the United States is approaching.
Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, shared insights about Juneteenth.
Americans observe Juneteenth with celebrations and reflections.
The event highlights progress in civil rights and the country’s history.
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The US government announced it will stop funding South Africa's HIV programs because it believes the South African government has failed to protect its white Afrikaner minority. This decision comes amid tense relations between President Donald Trump and South African leaders, with the US accusing South Africa of policies that harm white citizens.
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The US has been funding South Africa’s HIV fight with about $400 million a year through the program called Pepfar.
South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV, over eight million.
The US claims South Africa has not protected Afrikaners, a white minority group, and accuses the government of unfair policies.
President Trump has said there is "white genocide" in South Africa, a claim that is widely disputed.
The US is beginning to reduce Pepfar funding as South Africa did not meet certain policy requests.
South Africa’s health ministry says it was not officially informed of the funding cut but is working on plans to be less dependent on US aid.
South Africa receives most of its HIV medication funding from its own government, separate from US aid.
Relations between the US and South Africa have worsened, including missed meetings and diplomatic tensions.
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Graham Platner was selected by Democratic voters in Maine as their Senate candidate despite his past controversies. This choice shows voters sometimes support candidates even when they have a history of questionable behavior.
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Graham Platner has a controversial past.
Democratic voters in Maine picked him as their Senate nominee.
His selection suggests voters may accept poor behavior in politics.
The article discusses concerns about lowering standards for political candidates.
The focus is on voter choices within the Democratic Party in Maine.
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CBS News Sunday Morning aired a segment about birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment but challenged by an executive order from President Trump aimed at limiting citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The show also featured stories on the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, seahorses at Birch Aquarium, music producer Shooter Jennings, an art exhibition on Manet and Morisot, and comedian John Mulaney.
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Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 to restrict citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
This order could affect about 250,000 children each year, according to Pew Research Center.
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of President Trump’s executive order.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening in North Dakota on July 4, providing an immersive experience about his life and legacy.
Shooter Jennings, son of country star Waylon Jennings, is producing new albums featuring his late father’s music.
An art exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art explores the friendship and artistic influence between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot.
Comedian John Mulaney shared insights about his sobriety and fatherhood on the program.
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The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with races, lion dances, and traditional customs. This holiday, over 2,000 years old, honors health, protection, and harmony with nature and commemorates the poet Qu Yuan.
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The Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat races held over distances of 100, 200, and 500 meters.
Around 1,000 athletes and 200,000 spectators gathered for the races in Beijing in 2026.
Traditional activities include making zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and wearing five-colored bracelets believed to protect from evil.
Lion dances and Wing Chun martial arts demonstrations were part of the cultural celebrations.
The festival honors Qu Yuan, an ancient poet who drowned himself, with boat races and food offerings to protect his body from fish.
The holiday is linked to the summer solstice and ancient ideas of balancing yin and yang.
It originally involved customs to protect people from illness and harmful creatures during early summer.
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Cameron Thomas, a Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament (MP) for Tewkesbury, was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behavior and assault. He has been suspended from the Liberal Democrat party while the police investigation continues.
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Cameron Thomas was arrested by Gloucestershire police on June 17.
The allegations against him include controlling and coercive behavior and assault.
Thomas was interviewed and then released on police bail; the investigation is ongoing.
He was elected MP for Tewkesbury in 2024, winning the seat from the Conservatives.
Before becoming an MP, Thomas served 23 years in the Royal Air Force, including as a military police officer.
The Liberal Democrat party suspended his membership and party whip during the investigation.
Thomas has spoken publicly on defense and foreign policy matters since his election.
He attended local events in his constituency shortly before his arrest.
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Prediction markets like Kalshi are using famous athletes and celebrities to promote their platforms and attract more users. They have launched advertising campaigns featuring stars from soccer and basketball, aiming to increase brand awareness during major sports events like the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup.
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Kalshi is a prediction market platform popular during the 2024 presidential election.
The company is promoting itself with celebrity endorsements from athletes such as Lionel Messi, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Modrić.
Kalshi partners with national soccer associations like Argentina’s and Croatia’s football teams.
Ads focus on celebrities and do not show trading interfaces to highlight the star power.
Competitor Polymarket plans to announce similar celebrity partnerships soon.
Spending on celebrity deals could reach hundreds of millions of dollars depending on contracts.
Prediction markets are also working with news outlets, the National Hockey League, and companies like Venmo.
Celebrity endorsements help companies build trust and attract customers by leveraging the public’s attention to familiar faces.
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Conservative media outlets connected to Rupert Murdoch, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, are now criticizing President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran. They question the deal’s effectiveness and worry it may help Iran financially despite U.S. efforts to pressure Tehran.
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Fox News hosts and commentators have expressed doubts about the deal’s clear terms and enforcement.
Brian Kilmeade called parts of the agreement vague and questioned if it met U.S. goals.
Trey Gowdy said Iran might end up richer even though it lost the conflict.
Retired General Jack Keane warned that a $300 billion recovery plan for Iran could strengthen its current leaders.
The White House said the deal ended fighting, lowered energy prices, and forced Iran to give up nuclear ambitions.
Mark Levin, usually a strong Trump supporter, sharply criticized the deal in a detailed review on social media.
Rupert Murdoch reportedly urged President Trump to take a hard line on Iran before the deal.
The deal is called a “memorandum of understanding” (MOU), which is an agreement outlining terms but may lack full legal force.
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The number of Americans receiving food support through the SNAP program dropped by about 5 million from March 2025 to March 2026. This decline followed policy changes made in 2025 under President Donald Trump that tightened rules for who can get benefits and added work requirements.
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SNAP enrollment fell from about 42.2 million people in March 2025 to around 37.3 million in March 2026.
Arizona had the largest drop in SNAP recipients, decreasing by 53.9%.
Other states with big declines include Florida (21.1%), North Carolina (19.6%), Louisiana (17.4%), Nevada (16.7%), and Oklahoma (16.3%).
Alaska was the only state to see an increase in SNAP enrollment, rising by 8.7%.
New rules require able-bodied adults aged 18-64 without dependents to work at least 80 hours per month to keep benefits.
Groups like veterans, homeless people, and former foster youth now have to meet work requirements too.
Recipients must regularly submit paperwork and meet updated conditions; failure to do so can cause loss of benefits.
The Trump administration said the changes aim to reduce fraud and dependency on assistance.
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Andy Burnham won a big victory in the Makerfield byelection, returning to Parliament after nine years as Manchester mayor. His win was supported by voters from the left, center, and right, partly because right-wing parties divided their vote, and other parties ran weak campaigns.
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Andy Burnham won Makerfield by a 9,231 vote majority over Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon.
Burnham received 55% of the vote, Reform UK got 35%, and Restore Britain received 7%.
Voter turnout was 59%, which is 6 percentage points higher than the last general election.
The Liberal Democrats and Greens ran weaker campaigns, winning only 1% combined, down from 11% two years ago.
Some Green voters chose Burnham instead of their usual party to prevent a right-wing win.
Some past Reform UK supporters voted for Burnham, showing cross-party support.
Residents expressed concern over the divisive nature of right-wing campaigns focused on immigration.
People hope the area can heal after a tense and divided election period.
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Italy’s top diplomat canceled a planned trip to the US after President Donald Trump said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo at a recent meeting, a claim Meloni strongly denied. The dispute has caused tension between the two countries and led several Italian officials to publicly criticize Trump’s remarks.
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President Trump said Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 meeting in France.
Meloni called Trump’s statement completely false and expressed surprise at his behavior toward an ally.
Meloni and Trump had previously maintained a friendly relationship, meeting after Trump’s 2024 election and at his inauguration.
They have disagreed during Trump’s second term on issues like support for Ukraine and US-Israel-Iran relations.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a US visit planned for a business forum and a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Other Italian officials, including the Justice and Defence Ministers, criticized Trump’s remarks as harmful to US-Italy relations.
The White House did not respond to Meloni’s comments as of the article’s publication.
Meloni emphasized that Italy and she do not beg, rejecting Trump’s portrayal of the event.
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