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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 83 people. Iran says these attacks break a recent agreement between the US and Iran aimed at pausing a three-month conflict.
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Israeli strikes killed at least 83 people on Saturday.
The strikes happened after a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed.
The MOU was meant to pause the ongoing conflict for three months.
Iran claims the Israeli attacks violate this agreement.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil shipments.
The situation involves tensions between Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States.
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Chinese companies investing abroad face growing pressure because of poor working conditions for their workers. Problems with labor standards are starting to limit how and where these companies can invest outside China.
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Labor conditions for workers of Chinese firms overseas are under increasing scrutiny.
Poor treatment of workers is causing challenges for Chinese companies investing abroad.
Issues with labor standards are becoming a real obstacle for Chinese outbound investment.
These concerns may affect the growth and operations of Chinese firms in other countries.
Efforts to improve labor conditions could influence China's global business activities.
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Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz because of ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland might not progress unless the fighting stops. Negotiators from Iran, the U.S., Pakistan, and Qatar are starting technical talks aimed at reaching an interim agreement on regional conflicts and nuclear issues.
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Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
Iran’s military command blamed the U.S. for not ending the war and violating commitments.
The U.S. military said Iran does not control the strait and that traffic, including oil shipments, continues normally.
Iranian negotiators, including top officials, traveled to Switzerland for talks with the U.S. and partners.
Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators in the talks starting Sunday.
The interim deal aims to stop fighting on all sides and includes a 60-day timeline for a nuclear agreement.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people as conflict continues despite ceasefire talks.
Hezbollah said Iran will keep the strait closed until Israel agrees publicly to a full ceasefire in Lebanon.
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Russia released 24 Filipinos who had been held for months without charges in Siberia. This happened soon after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about their situation during a meeting at an ASEAN-Russia summit.
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The 24 Filipinos were detained for about nine months in Irkutsk, Siberia, without formal charges.
President Marcos raised the issue directly with President Putin during a summit in Kazan, Russia.
Putin said he was not aware of the detentions but promised to investigate and resolve the issue.
The Filipinos were scheduled to return to Manila in two flights shortly after the talks.
Philippine officials believe the detainees may have been victims of illegal job recruitment or immigration violations.
About 15,000 Filipinos live and work in Russia.
The Philippines is a key U.S. ally in Asia and voted to condemn Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine at the UN.
Marcos currently holds the rotating presidency of ASEAN and led the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia diplomatic relations.
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A Spanish judge has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, to face a corruption trial and to give up her passport. She is accused of influencing government contracts and misusing public funds, but she denies the charges.
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Begoña Gómez must appear in court every two weeks and surrender her passport.
She faces charges of influence peddling, corruption, misuse of public funds, and inappropriate use of software at a public university.
The judge believes Gómez is a flight risk, which is why she must surrender her passport.
A trial date has not yet been set.
The case has caused political tension, with opposition parties demanding the government resign.
Prime Minister Sánchez says the accusations are a smear campaign against his left-wing government.
A businessman and a consultant linked to the contracts will also stand trial.
The investigation started after accusations from a pressure group called Manos Limpias (Clean Hands).
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Mars, the company that makes M&Ms, will release new M&Ms without artificial dyes, using natural colors instead. The new packs will not include the brown and blue M&Ms because the company could not find natural dyes to match those colors. This change supports the U.S. government’s effort to reduce artificial additives in food.
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Mars is introducing M&Ms without artificial dyes for the first time in nearly 90 years.
The new naturally dyed M&Ms will be available on Amazon starting in August.
Brown and blue M&M colors will be removed as natural color replacements were not found.
The change aligns with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement supported by the Trump administration.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been pushing to remove artificial colors from foods.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Mars for allegedly misleading consumers about artificial dyes.
Artificial food coloring has been linked to health concerns, especially for children.
Other companies like Nestlé are also removing synthetic dyes from their U.S. products.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency to allow the military to remove road blockades that have stopped food and fuel from reaching the capital, La Paz. The blockades followed protests against austerity measures, causing economic disruption, shortages, and violent clashes.
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The state of emergency gives the military power to assist the police in clearing blockades.
The blockades have prevented transportation of fuel and food into La Paz.
Protests began over austerity measures, including the removal of fuel subsidies.
Around 365 people have been arrested, and 37 injured in clashes between police and protesters.
At least 17 deaths are linked to disrupted medical care caused by the blockades.
Businesses closed and hospitals ran out of oxygen during the crisis.
Some protest groups demand President Paz resign, while others have agreed to lift blockades.
The government aims to restore order and ensure supply deliveries during the emergency.
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An Israeli strike hit an apartment in Gaza City early Saturday, killing at least five Palestinians, including two children. This happened even though there were claims of a ceasefire.
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The strike took place in Gaza City.
At least five Palestinians died as a result.
Among the dead were two children.
The attack occurred early on a Saturday.
There were claims that a ceasefire was in effect at the time.
The strike targeted an apartment building.
The event is part of ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians.
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Tensions between the United States and Israel have increased after President Donald Trump made a deal with Iran. Many Israelis feel betrayed because the agreement ends fighting between the US and Iran and includes terms that Israel opposes, such as respecting Lebanon’s borders, which Israel partially occupies.
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Israeli media and politicians sharply criticized President Trump’s Iran deal, calling it a betrayal.
The deal ends the joint US-Israel conflict with Iran and requires respecting Lebanon’s territorial integrity.
Israel was not involved in negotiating the agreement.
Israel sees Iran as a major enemy, fearing it intends to build nuclear weapons and destroy Israel.
A leading Israeli newspaper, owned by a major Trump donor, called the deal a “surrender agreement” with a terror regime.
Public support in Israel for the US and Trump has dropped, with only 11% feeling Israel “won” the conflict.
Despite the dispute, the US-Israel alliance remains officially strong.
The deal was described by analysts as an “Iranian trap” and caused widespread anger in Israel.
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The BBC visited southern Lebanon, a region controlled by Israel, to report on the damage caused by the ongoing conflict. They saw destroyed villages and Israeli troops, while aid groups worked to help isolated Christian communities.
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The BBC had rare access to Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon during a humanitarian aid mission.
Aid was delivered by the Order of Malta to Christian villages cut off by the war.
The visit took place one day before a new ceasefire was announced in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon, aiming to keep the border area free from Hezbollah’s presence.
Many Shia villages in the occupied area have been destroyed by Israeli air strikes or demolitions.
Human rights groups say the destruction may include deliberate attacks on civilian areas, which could be war crimes.
The BBC was allowed limited filming during their visit and reported from the region.
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Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the video game company Ubisoft, died in a plane crash in western France. The crash also killed the flight instructor, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Claude Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in 1986 with his four brothers.
Ubisoft is known for popular games like Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Rayman, and Tom Clancy series.
Guillemot was piloting a twin-engine Cessna 421 plane near La Baule airport when it crashed.
The crash happened shortly before the plane was landing.
Both Guillemot and the flight instructor were licensed and experienced pilots.
The crash occurred on Friday evening in a field close to La Baule-Escoublac Airport.
Ubisoft confirmed Guillemot’s death but did not provide additional details.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky returned Poland's highest honor after Poland's President Karol Nawrocki said he was taking it back. The issue began when Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group seen differently by Ukraine and Poland due to its controversial World War Two history.
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Zelensky received the Order of the White Eagle from Poland in 2023.
Poland decided to strip Zelensky of this honor after Ukraine named an army unit after the UPA.
The UPA fought against the Soviets, Nazis, and Polish authorities during the 1940s and 1950s.
Many Ukrainians view the UPA as heroes of independence.
Poland accuses the UPA of killing about 100,000 ethnic Poles in Volhynia during 1943-45.
Zelensky said Ukraine wants to maintain good relations with Poland despite disagreements about history.
Poland remains a key supporter of Ukraine in its war against Russia, providing aid and shelter to refugees.
Polish leaders called for calm to avoid worsening relations and noted that tensions would please Russia.
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Travel expert Katy Nastro shared a forecast for the busy summer travel season as Americans celebrate Juneteenth. She provided advice for people traveling by plane, train, or car during this expected rush.
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Americans are preparing for a busy summer travel season.
Juneteenth is being celebrated during this travel rush.
Travel expert Katy Nastro gave an outlook on summer travel.
Nastro represents the travel website Going.com.
Travelers can expect increased activity across planes, trains, and cars.
The news was shared by ABC News as part of their live updates.
The report aims to help travelers plan for the summer.
This forecast was given around June 20, 2026.
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The Kennedy Center board is still deciding whether to close the performing arts center for renovations or to keep it open during construction. A federal judge blocked the planned full closure and the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the center, requiring the board to reconsider its plans. For now, the center remains open, but no new performances or programs have been scheduled.
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A judge blocked the Kennedy Center’s planned closure set for July 6, 2026.
The judge ordered that President Trump’s name be removed from the center.
The judge said the board failed in its duties by quickly approving the closure plan without full consideration.
The Kennedy Center’s executive director presented three options for renovation to the board: full closure, partial closure, or phased closures with some programs continuing.
The center remains open to the public and maintains access to a JFK exhibit.
No new programming or staffing actions have been taken since the judge’s ruling.
Opponents of the closure argue the center’s leadership is not actively restoring programming.
The Trump administration removed President Trump’s name from the building as ordered by the judge.
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President Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying she repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit and accused Italy of not cooperating during the Iran war. Meloni denied the claims and called them false, leading to tensions between the two leaders and the cancellation of a planned trip by Italy’s foreign minister to the United States.
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The disagreement started after President Trump claimed Meloni "begged" for a photo with him at the G7 summit in France.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied this and said the claim was "completely fabricated."
Trump also criticized Italy for its lack of cooperation in the Iran war.
Meloni’s government supported her rejection of Trump’s statements.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned visit to the U.S. because of the dispute.
The Group of Seven (G7) summit was held recently in France.
The conflict increased tensions between the U.S. and Italy’s leaders.
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The BBC gained rare access to southern Lebanon areas occupied by Israel to deliver aid to isolated Christian villages during ongoing conflict. Israel aims to keep troops there to create a security zone free of Hezbollah, while some villages have been heavily damaged by Israeli attacks, raising concerns about possible war crimes.
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The BBC joined a humanitarian convoy delivering aid to Christian villages in southern Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
Access was limited, and filming of the Israeli military presence was heavily restricted.
Israel wants to maintain a security zone along the Lebanon border to protect its northern areas from Hezbollah attacks.
Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim armed group involved in the conflict with Israel.
Many Shia villages in the occupied zone have been destroyed by Israeli air strikes or demolitions.
Human rights groups say the destruction may include deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure, which could be a war crime.
This visit occurred one day before a new ceasefire was announced in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
The BBC Middle East team reporting included Hugo Bachega and Neha Sharma.
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A 17-year-old boy was stabbed and killed in Battersea, south London, early in the morning. Police have started a murder investigation and are asking people who were nearby or have video footage to come forward with information.
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The stabbing happened around 4:20 a.m. on Glycena Road near Lavender Hill.
Emergency services, including police and London Air Ambulance, attended the scene.
The boy died at the scene despite medical treatment.
No arrests have been made so far.
Police have set up a large crime scene and closed several nearby roads.
Officers want information especially from anyone who saw a group of males running between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on nearby streets.
Police are encouraging witnesses to share any video footage from phones or CCTV cameras.
There is a strong police presence in the area to support the community and encourage safety.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned Poland’s highest state honor after the Polish president took it away. This happened because Zelenskyy named a Ukrainian military unit after a group accused of killing Poles during World War II, causing tension between the two countries.
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Poland revoked the Order of the White Eagle, its top honor, from Zelenskyy over his naming of a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
The UPA is accused by many Poles of committing mass killings of Polish civilians in World War II.
Zelenskyy explained he returned the award to show respect for the Ukrainian people and their army.
The decision by Poland’s president Karol Nawrocki has been linked to political reasons and nationalist views.
Poland remains a strong supporter of Ukraine against Russia despite the dispute.
Ukrainian officials called Poland’s move unfriendly and said Russia could exploit the tension.
Some Ukrainian officials also decided to return Polish state honors in protest.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged calm and called on both countries to resolve differences peacefully.
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Iran's military has announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon. The closure is a reaction to what Iran calls a violation of an agreement with the US to stop fighting, especially in Lebanon, after a recent ceasefire attempt between Israel and the Hezbollah group.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy warned ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, or their safety will be at risk.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key channel for about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Iran refers to a US-Iran agreement that requires an end to military actions, including those in Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes killed about two dozen people in southern Lebanon after a ceasefire was declared.
Iran accuses both Israel and the US of breaking the deal by continuing military operations.
The US Central Command said shipping through the strait was still safe and increased on Saturday.
Israel insists it will keep fighting Hezbollah if it faces threats, despite the ceasefire.
Talks between the US and Iran are planned in Switzerland to try to enforce the agreements.
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Ivan Cepeda, a 63-year-old Colombian senator, has become a leading candidate in Colombia’s presidential election. Known for his quiet style and connection to the left-wing political movement, Cepeda has gained strong support since announcing his run in 2023.
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Ivan Cepeda is 63 years old and serves as a senator in Colombia.
He announced his presidential candidacy in August 2023.
Cepeda has become a notable figure for Colombia’s left-wing political movement.
Before running, he expressed reservations about becoming president due to the office’s responsibility.
Supporters at a June 3 rally in Bogota chanted in favor of his presidency.
Cepeda’s political life is connected to Colombia’s decades-long armed conflict.
Political analyst Leon Valencia wrote a biography about Cepeda called *Ivan Cepeda: A Life Against Forgetting*.
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