President Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Lance Schroyer served as a state trooper in Oklahoma for over 29 years.
He has experience with the 287(g) program, which allows local officers to work with ICE to enforce immigration laws.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic announced he will resign within a few weeks. His resignation will lead to early presidential and parliamentary elections amid ongoing protests in the country.
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President Vucic said he plans to step down soon but did not give an exact date.
Early elections for Serbia’s president and parliament will be organized after his resignation.
Vucic has been in power for over a decade through his Serbian Progressive Party.
The decision comes after months of student-led protests following a deadly train station accident in November 2024.
The protests have involved tens of thousands of people and led to the previous prime minister’s resignation.
Police faced criticism from the European Union for harsh treatment and arrests during protests.
Vucic accused protesters of being influenced by foreign forces trying to divide Serbia.
Students plan to hold a rally soon, supporting national unity and calling for early elections.
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An Alaska judge decided that a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. can stay on the ballot to run against Senator Dan Sullivan for his Senate seat. This ruling overturned an earlier decision that had prevented Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from running.
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The ruling took place in Alaska.
The judge involved is Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. has the same name and party affiliation as Senator Dan Sullivan.
The judge allowed Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. to remain on the ballot for the Senate race.
This decision reversed a previous ban on this candidate's candidacy.
Senator Dan Sullivan is the current U.S. Senator from Alaska.
The case is related to a dispute about election rules and candidate eligibility.
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A man was arrested after a vehicle hit five pedestrians in west London, injuring three seriously enough to need hospital care. Police do not consider the event a terrorist act and are continuing to investigate.
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The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on a busy road in Ealing Broadway, west London.
Five people were hit by the vehicle; three were taken to the hospital.
None of the injuries are considered life-threatening or causing permanent damage.
A Somalia-born British man was arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving.
Police quickly involved counter-terrorism officers, but they do not treat this as a terrorist attack.
The vehicle driver left the scene before being caught.
Road closures remain in place while the investigation continues.
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Director Robert Eggers shared new details about his upcoming horror movie "Werwulf," which will include dialogue in 1300s Middle English adapted for modern viewers. Actress Lily Rose Depp stars as the wife and mother in the film, which features real wolf-dog hybrids to add authenticity.
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"Werwulf" is a gothic horror film by Robert Eggers, known for "Nosferatu."
The movie’s dialogue is in 1300s Middle English, created with help from two Oxford professors.
A dialect coach helped make the old language easier to understand for today’s audience.
Lily Rose Depp stars as a wife, mother, and farmer, playing a very different role than before.
The film uses wolf-dog hybrids and real wolves to realistically depict werewolves.
Aaron, a character in the film, spent time with a real wolf to learn its behavior for his role.
The movie aims for authenticity in its portrayal of werewolves and medieval life.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record high temperatures causing infrastructure problems and hundreds of deaths. At the same time, the western United States faces increased wildfire risks due to extreme heat and drought conditions.
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Europe is facing a prolonged heatwave with temperatures over 104°F (40°C), breaking records in several countries.
Denmark recorded its hottest day since 1874 at 98.6°F, and Basel, Switzerland hit 101.8°F.
The heat has damaged infrastructure, including roads in Germany that had to close due to buckling caused by heat.
Health authorities report hundreds of deaths related to the heatwave, including about 200,000 heat-related deaths in Europe over the last four years.
The UK, Spain, and France have reported heat-related deaths and accidental drownings as people seek relief in water.
In the U.S. West, drought and heat are creating extremely dangerous fire conditions, with warnings in states like Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada, and Wyoming.
The National Weather Service and NOAA warn of critical fire weather conditions due to dry fuels, gusty winds, and low humidity.
European countries are taking emergency steps to protect health and stabilize power supplies during the heatwave.
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President Donald Trump has nominated Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer is a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma with nearly 30 years of experience, including work linking local police with federal immigration enforcement.
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Lance Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience, primarily in Oklahoma.
He served as an Oklahoma State Trooper and was a U.S. Marine.
Schroyer has worked with 287(g) programs, which allow local police to assist ICE with immigration enforcement.
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017 and has been led by acting officials.
The ICE director oversees immigration enforcement, detention, deportation, and investigations of cross-border crime.
President Trump emphasized Schroyer’s experience in removing illegal immigrants involved in crimes.
Schroyer’s Senate confirmation will review his law enforcement background and immigration policy views.
ICE plays a key role in Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, which focuses on strict enforcement.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with new temperature records set in Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland. The heatwave has caused hundreds of deaths and is linked to climate change, with temperatures expected to remain very high for several more days.
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Germany recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.5°C in Mörckern-Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt.
Denmark broke its all-time heat record with 37°C in Odum, near Aarhus.
The Czech Republic saw its hottest temperature on record at 40.8°C in Doksany.
Switzerland set its highest June temperature for three days in a row, reaching 39°C in Basel.
Around 150 million people in Europe are experiencing temperatures above 35°C.
The heatwave began in the Iberian Peninsula and has caused hundreds of deaths, including at least 55 drownings in France.
Scientists say climate change is clearly responsible for the intensity and early timing of the heatwave.
A "heat dome," a high pressure system trapping hot air, is causing the extreme heat.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised a US-brokered agreement with Lebanon as a setback for Iran and Hezbollah, while Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem rejected the deal as invalid. The agreement aims to promote peace and disarm Hezbollah, but significant opposition remains, leading to uncertainty about its future.
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The agreement was signed in Washington after five rounds of talks between Israel and Lebanon.
It includes plans to disarm Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran.
Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, called the agreement “null and void” and said it violated Lebanese sovereignty.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israeli troops will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed.
Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s right to maintain a security zone in Lebanon for its safety.
Some Israeli officials, such as far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, criticized the deal.
Hezbollah supporters protested the agreement in Beirut, calling it “humiliating and shameful.”
The deal is part of broader efforts to ease the conflict involving Iran, Lebanon, and Israel after recent fighting.
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Second Lady Usha Vance joked about a New York Times article that talked about the public image of pregnant women connected to President Trump. She mentioned her $8.75 maternity dress and laughed about its unexpected political meaning.
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Usha Vance is the Second Lady of the United States.
A New York Times article analyzed how pregnant women related to President Trump are seen by the public.
Usha Vance made a humorous comment about her maternity dress costing $8.75 from Old Navy.
She expressed surprise that her dress had political importance.
The context involves the public image and appearance of people close to President Trump during pregnancy.
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The Trump administration has released a special, limited edition US passport to celebrate America's 250th birthday. This passport features a photo of President Donald Trump and will be available starting July 6, but only in limited quantities and through in-person appointments at select locations.
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The new passport design includes an image of President Trump at the Resolute Desk with the Declaration of Independence behind him.
These passports will only be available starting July 6 and while supplies last.
People must apply in person at the Washington Passport Agency or special passport events; online or mail applications are not accepted.
Only American citizens can get this limited edition passport.
This is the first time a sitting US president’s image appears on a US passport.
The US Mint is also creating a special gold coin with President Trump's image to mark the 250th anniversary.
President Trump's signature will appear on US banknotes for the first time while he is still in office.
The president has also made efforts to add his name to various American institutions and monuments.
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Many large Facebook groups supporting the Australian One Nation party are run from overseas, mostly by digital creators based in southeast Asia. These creators use the groups to make money by posting content that attracts Australian users, often using AI-generated images and provocative questions.
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Researchers studied 14 large pro-One Nation Facebook groups, most created in 2024.
Many groups are managed by foreign digital creators, mainly from Indonesia and India.
These creators use Facebook monetization programs to earn money from their posts.
The groups often share content designed to provoke strong reactions, including questions about banning Sharia law and the burqa.
Much of the content is copied across groups and includes AI-generated images.
Administrators show they track their reach and earnings in Indonesian.
The groups attract genuine Australian commenters, who are mostly local accounts.
Some of the content promotes Islamophobic themes and political campaigns related to One Nation.
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Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring about 3,200. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are searching for survivors and helping those affected by the disaster.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela within a minute on Wednesday evening.
The death toll has reached 1,430, with around 3,200 injured and 3,100 people left homeless.
At least 68,900 people are still reported missing by their families.
Damage from the earthquakes is estimated at $6.7 billion, about 6% of Venezuela’s economy.
Over 14,000 military and police personnel are patrolling affected areas where access is restricted.
Rescue teams from Mexico, the US, Brazil, El Salvador, France, and other countries are helping with search and rescue.
The US military is assisting with coordinating flights and transporting injured survivors by sea and air.
Foreign nationals from countries like Portugal, China, Brazil, Spain, and Italy are among the confirmed dead.
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A strong earthquake shook Venezuela, killing at least 1,430 people and leaving about 68,900 missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with many locals and international teams searching through rubble, but some people criticize the government response as slow and insufficient.
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Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela three days ago.
The death toll has risen to 1,430, with nearly 69,000 people reported missing.
Civilians and rescue workers are digging through debris to find survivors.
The Venezuelan government says more than 14,000 military and police officers are working in affected areas.
Rescue teams from other countries have arrived to help.
The main airport near Caracas was damaged, but one runway is functioning.
Aid groups say the first 48 to 72 hours after a quake are critical for saving lives.
Families wait anxiously for news about missing loved ones amid difficult rescue conditions.
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near northern Aragua state in Venezuela, following two larger earthquakes earlier in the week. There have been many deaths and missing people, and rescue efforts continue amid challenges like communication outages.
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near northern Aragua state, Venezuela, at 3:20 pm local time.
This quake followed twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck on Wednesday.
At least 1,430 people have died from the twin quakes.
Around 51,000 people are reported missing after the earthquakes.
Rescue teams say it becomes less likely to find survivors after 72 hours following the initial quakes.
The latest quake was about 70 km west of Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
No immediate damage was reported from the latest 4.8 quake.
Communication problems are affecting rescue and recovery efforts in some areas.
About 1,600 foreign rescue workers have arrived in Venezuela to help.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, discussed his first year in office and recent political successes in an interview with ABC News. He highlighted his administration’s achievements, including free childcare for toddlers, tenant protections, road repairs, and low crime rates, and noted growing support for his policies beyond New York.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City and describes himself as a democratic socialist.
He won an unexpected mayoral primary victory a year ago.
Three candidates Mamdani endorsed won their congressional primaries recently, including two who defeated long-time Democrats.
His administration introduced free childcare for 2-year-olds for the first time in New York City history.
The city returned millions of dollars to tenants harmed by bad landlords.
Over 165,000 potholes have been repaired under his leadership.
The city recorded its lowest crime rate in history during his term.
Mamdani believes New Yorkers want to see his policies applied on the national level.
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Shots were fired in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow and important waterway where many ships pass. Around 11,000 crew members are stuck on ships caught between Iran and the United States, who are currently in conflict but also negotiating peace. Iran is advising ships to leave the area by passing near Larak Island.
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The incident involves shots fired in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global trade.
About 11,000 crew members are trapped on ships in this conflict zone.
Iran and the United States are the two main parties involved in the conflict.
Both sides are negotiating peace but giving different advice to the trapped crews.
Iran recommends ships to exit via Larak Island, located on the northern side of the Strait.
The situation creates a difficult, tense position for ships trying to safely leave.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial because many ships and oil shipments pass through it.
International experts and security analysts are watching the situation closely.
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Russia took control of Crimea in 2014, and now Ukraine is increasing drone attacks on the area during the ongoing war. The Russian-controlled Crimea has declared a state of emergency, while Ukraine has started a 40-day campaign to pressure Russia to stop the war.
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Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
Ukraine is launching more drone attacks on Crimea during the current war.
Crimea’s Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency due to these attacks.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy announced a 40-day operation to influence Russia to end the war.
Crimea is a key strategic location in the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
Experts from journalism, security studies, and international security have discussed Crimea’s role.
The situation highlights increasing tensions and challenges for both sides in the conflict.
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Two strong earthquakes hit the coastal state of La Guaira, Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands trapped under rubble. Rescue teams from Venezuela and other countries are working to find survivors amid a rising death toll and many people missing.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, especially affecting La Guaira state.
At least 1,430 deaths have been confirmed so far.
Around 50,000 people are reported missing according to the United Nations.
Hundreds of buildings have collapsed due to the quakes.
Rescue efforts are ongoing but face challenges due to limited equipment and difficult conditions.
International rescue teams from Mexico, Spain, the US, and the UK have joined the search.
The first 48 to 72 hours after an earthquake are critical for finding survivors.
Local people continue to search for trapped loved ones, often hearing signs of life but waiting for help.
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A large wildfire called the Cottonwood fire in Utah has grown quickly, covering over 92,000 acres. Firefighters have not contained the fire yet, and poor weather conditions have made it spread faster. No injuries have been reported, but the fire has caused property damage and forced some area closures.
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The Cottonwood fire started on Monday in the Fishlake National Forest in central Utah.
It grew from 70,000 acres to more than 92,000 acres by Saturday morning.
The fire is 0% contained and is the largest currently burning in the U.S.
No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
The fire damaged a ski resort in Beaver County and closed parts of the national forest.
A “red flag” weather warning was issued, signaling high risk of rapid fire spread.
Utah’s governor temporarily banned fireworks to reduce fire risks around the Fourth of July.
Utah has had 380 fires this year, with humans causing 273 of them.
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