Cape Verde’s participation in the World Cup has become a source of pride for people of African descent around the world. A visit to Miami’s AfriKin gallery explored how football connects culture, identity, and a sense of belonging for this small African nation.
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Cape Verde is one of Africa’s smallest countries.
The nation is competing in the World Cup, an important global football tournament.
Cape Verde’s success has created pride among the global African diaspora (people of African heritage living outside Africa).
The AfriKin gallery in Miami showcases African culture and heritage.
Football (soccer) is helping to bring attention to Cape Verde’s culture and identity.
The story was covered by Al Jazeera reporter Samantha Johnson.
Cape Verde faced Argentina in a notable World Cup match.
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A man named Aderahman Boumzough was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 35 years after shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy, Rene Graham, in a London park during a family music festival. Boumzough was found guilty of murder and attempted murder. The attack was described by the judge as planned and very violent, and Boumzough showed no remorse.
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Rene Graham was 15 years old when he was killed in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park, London, on July 21, 2024.
Aderahman Boumzough, 25, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court for murder and attempted murder.
Boumzough fired one shot that killed Rene and then tried to shoot another man, but his gun jammed.
Boumzough fled the scene after the shooting, and a £20,000 reward helped lead to his arrest over a year later.
CCTV footage showed Boumzough calmly approaching the play area before the shooting.
A video on Boumzough’s phone showed him rapping about the gun jamming and appearing proud of his crime.
The judge described the killing as a "callous and cold-blooded" act without a clear motive.
Rene’s family spoke in court about their deep grief and how he had his whole life ahead of him.
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The United Nations says there is a serious human rights crisis happening in the city of al-Obeid in Sudan. The city is caught in ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group, which is causing many problems for the people who live there.
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Al-Obeid is the capital city of North Kordofan state in Sudan.
Fighting has been going on for more than three years between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has caused a large humanitarian crisis.
The United Nations human rights chief described the situation as a human rights catastrophe.
The UN warns that there is a pattern of serious abuses happening.
The UN is calling for the world to take action to help the people in al-Obeid.
The situation is part of a broader war affecting Sudan.
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More than half of the United States is experiencing very high temperatures due to a heat wave that continues into the July Fourth holiday weekend. This year, the country also celebrates its 250th anniversary during the holiday.
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A heat wave is causing intense heat across more than half of the U.S.
The heat wave is ongoing during the July Fourth holiday weekend.
July Fourth marks the United States' Independence Day.
In 2024, the country is celebrating its 250th birthday.
The heat wave affects many parts of the country simultaneously.
The extreme heat could impact outdoor activities and holiday plans.
People are advised to stay safe in hot weather conditions.
The news was reported by CBS News in their Eye Opener segment.
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A small company called Katalyst Space, working with NASA and Northrop Grumman, launched a space tug named LINK to catch and boost a falling space telescope called the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. The tug will use robotic arms to grab the telescope and push it into a higher orbit, helping it continue its mission to study powerful cosmic explosions.
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The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is a $250 million space telescope launched in 2004.
The telescope is losing altitude and would re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up by the end of the year without help.
Katalyst Space built LINK, a robotic spacecraft designed to dock with and boost the telescope.
LINK was launched on a Pegasus XL rocket dropped from Northrop Grumman’s Stargazer jet over the Marshall Islands.
LINK uses robotic arms to latch onto a special part of the Swift telescope for reboosting.
The tug will then use ion thrusters, which are efficient low-power engines, to raise the telescope’s orbit over about 10 to 12 weeks.
The mission cost $30 million and was developed quickly, in just eight months.
The Swift Observatory detects gamma ray bursts, which are very powerful cosmic explosions linked to events like supernovae and neutron star collisions.
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The U.S. death rate in 2025 fell to the lowest level ever recorded, dropping 4.6% compared to the previous year. This improvement is linked to fewer drug overdose deaths and a decrease in COVID-19 fatalities, although heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death.
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The U.S. age-adjusted death rate in 2025 was 689.2 deaths per 100,000 people, the lowest since records began.
Total deaths slightly rose to 3.09 million due to population growth and aging.
Drug overdose deaths decreased from over 100,000 during the pandemic to about 70,000 in 2025.
Deaths from synthetic opioids like fentanyl dropped significantly, as did deaths from methamphetamine and cocaine.
The decline in COVID-19 deaths also helped reduce the overall death rate.
Men had a higher death rate (811.1 per 100,000) than women (582.9 per 100,000).
Black Americans had the highest death rate among racial groups at 869.0 per 100,000.
Heart disease caused the most deaths (694,708), followed by cancer (622,832) and unintentional injuries including overdoses (184,265).
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Deniz Göktaş, a popular Turkish stand-up comedian, was arrested in Istanbul for jokes about President Erdoğan and Islam. Turkish authorities accuse him of causing hostility and insulting the president, while his arrest is part of a wider crackdown on critics ahead of an important NATO summit in Ankara.
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Deniz Göktaş was held at Istanbul’s main airport and then arrested by a court.
He is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" and insulting President Erdoğan in his comedy show.
His routine criticizing Erdoğan and the Quran was viewed 9.4 million times on YouTube.
The arrest is part of broader government actions targeting journalists, activists, and opposition figures.
Over 200 people have been detained recently before the NATO summit scheduled for 7-8 July in Ankara.
Demonstrations are banned in Ankara until 10 July during the summit.
Turkish religious authorities criticized the comedian’s use of humor about sacred values.
Göktaş denies aiming to offend anyone and says his show has been performed for nearly three years across Turkey.
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Iran will respond if the U.S. and Israel do not fully follow an interim peace deal. This warning came as Iran prepared for the funeral of its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Iran has an interim peace deal that requires full implementation by the U.S. and Israel.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning about possible Iranian responses if the deal is broken.
The U.S. and Israel are the parties expected to meet the agreement commitments.
Iran is currently preparing to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its former supreme leader.
The statements emphasize Iran’s demand for the other side to honor the peace agreement.
The term “Zionist regime” is used by Iran to refer to Israel.
This situation highlights ongoing tension between Iran, the U.S., and Israel related to the deal.
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A strong heat wave is affecting many parts of the U.S. East Coast right before Fourth of July celebrations. This weather event is causing very high temperatures and could impact holiday plans.
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The heat wave is sweeping across the East Coast of the United States.
Temperatures are expected to be very high in many areas.
The heat wave is happening just before July 4th, a major U.S. holiday.
People are preparing for Fourth of July celebrations amid the hot weather.
The hot weather could affect outdoor events and gatherings planned for the holiday.
Meteorologists are monitoring the heat wave closely to provide updates.
The heat wave may pose health risks like heat exhaustion if precautions are not taken.
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Many people in Generation Z do not trust the government pension system to support them when they retire. This shows a lack of confidence in the future of state pensions among younger adults.
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Generation Z includes people born roughly from the late 1990s to early 2010s.
A significant number in this group doubt the state pension system.
The state pension system is money the government pays to people after they stop working.
Trust in the system is lower among younger people compared to older generations.
Concerns about the pension system may lead young people to save money in other ways.
This lack of trust can affect how Generation Z plans for retirement.
The story highlights personal finance and savings as related topics.
The article also mentions cryptocurrency as an area of interest for some young people regarding finances.
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The United Nations warned that a serious human rights crisis is happening in el-Obeid, a city in Sudan, due to ongoing fighting between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The UN called on world leaders to quickly act to stop violence and prevent more suffering in the city.
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The UN human rights chief Volker Turk said another catastrophe is unfolding in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.
Civilians have faced siege-like conditions and drone attacks for 18 months during fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF.
El-Obeid has about 500,000 people, including nearly 100,000 refugees displaced by the civil war.
The city is important because it lies on a route connecting areas controlled by the RSF and the army.
Recent drone attacks have targeted the city’s power station and fuel supplies, causing blackouts and water shortages.
Between June 6 and June 28, UN data shows at least 45 people were killed and 41 injured in 15 drone attacks.
The UN Human Rights Council held an urgent meeting on the crisis after a request from the United Kingdom and other European countries.
European countries plan to propose a resolution to try to address and prevent further atrocities.
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During one week in June 2026, France experienced a record-breaking heat wave that caused a 29% increase in deaths compared to the previous week, adding at least 2,000 more deaths. Hospitals and funeral services were overwhelmed with heat-related cases, and many cities across France and Europe broke temperature records.
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Deaths in France rose by 29% during June 22–28, 2026, compared to June 15–21.
At least 8,973 deaths were recorded during the heat wave week, versus 6,948 the previous week.
The increase of about 2,025 deaths is linked to the extreme heat.
Hospitals treated many patients for heat-related illnesses like heart attacks, dehydration, and kidney problems.
Deaths in private homes rose by 91%, care homes by 37%, and hospitals by nearly 20%.
Funeral service centers in Paris reported running out of space for bodies.
Temperature records for both day and night were broken in many French cities and across Europe.
Public Health France noted the death count is still incomplete and may rise.
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Interpol has named Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, as a suspect in a bombing in Monaco. The attack targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and his family, and authorities say Berezovska fled the area after the explosion.
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Anastasiia Berezovska is wanted for attempted murder and placing a bomb on a public road in Monaco.
She is described as having a tattoo from her shoulder to her right elbow and speaks German.
Berezovska’s last known address was in Germany; she is believed to have traveled through France and Italy in a rental car.
The bomb was detonated remotely and targeted Vadym Yermolaiev, a wealthy businessman originally from Ukraine, his partner, and his 13-year-old son.
Initial descriptions identified the suspect as a man, but later investigation showed it was a woman disguised as a man.
The investigation includes analyzing bomb remains in France and reviewing CCTV footage and witness testimony.
Monaco’s Prince Albert II called the bombing a serious crime and said security services were fully involved.
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Doctors in Taiz, Yemen, are seeing many diabetes patients become seriously ill after stopping their prescribed medicine to follow a new diet called el-tayebat. This diet, promoted by a former Egyptian doctor named Diaa el-Awadi, claims that diabetes can be cured by avoiding certain foods, but medical experts warn this is dangerous and can cause health crises.
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Many diabetes patients in Taiz stopped their medication to follow the el-tayebat diet.
The diet advises avoiding foods like salad greens, citrus fruits, eggs, and beans.
Diaa el-Awadi, who popularized this diet, was a former Egyptian doctor banned for health risks and later died of a heart attack.
After following the diet, some patients became very sick and had to go to the emergency room.
Patients often stop medication because they find it too expensive or believe online claims.
Medical experts stress that stopping diabetes medicine without a doctor’s advice is dangerous.
The civil war and poverty in Yemen make it harder for patients to afford proper treatment.
Doctors at Taiz’s Republican Hospital provide emergency care to these patients and urge caution against rumors.
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Some companies in England are letting employees start work later on Monday after the England vs. Mexico World Cup match that begins at 1 a.m. While some industries like finance offer flexible hours, sectors such as manufacturing and retail find it harder to adjust. The government has allowed pubs to stay open late, and employers are encouraged to be understanding about work schedules during the event.
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MG Finance Group in London will let staff start work at 11 a.m. on Monday after the late football match.
This company usually expects all employees at the office by 8:45 or 9 a.m. but is allowing flexibility because of the match.
The government approved pubs staying open until 5 a.m. on Monday for the World Cup game.
Employers are urged to consider flexible requests like working from home or changing shift times when possible.
Trade unions suggest that workers be allowed to make up hours later or swap shifts to manage fatigue.
Some jobs, like factory work, retail, and hospitality shifts, cannot easily change their hours.
Supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s and Aldi will operate normally without changes.
Employees don’t have a legal right to take last-minute annual leave for the match but might be better off applying for it to avoid tiredness or calling in sick.
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In Benin City, Nigeria, local craftsmen continue the traditional art of bronze casting by creating detailed statues using molten bronze poured into clay molds. This work takes place in small workshops where metal and smoke fill the air, and the process is a skilled, hands-on craft passed down through generations.
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The bronze casting takes place in small foundries in Benin City, Nigeria.
Craftsmen pour molten bronze into clay molds buried in sand to create statues.
Each part of the statue is made separately and then joined together.
The artists pay close attention to details like facial features during the work.
The craft is a long-standing tradition native to the area called Benin bronze casting.
The workshops are informal spaces often located near neighborhood bars.
The craft is part of daily life and cultural heritage for people on Igun Street.
The work involves both skill and communal interaction, with breaks for socializing.
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Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian electronic warfare system designed to block Starlink satellite internet in southern Ukraine. Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, is important in Ukraine for reliable, high-speed internet, especially in remote areas and for military use.
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The destroyed Russian system consisted of six trailers equipped to jam Starlink signals.
Video footage shows the Ukrainian military attacking and burning these trailers.
The location of the attack is near Melitopol, in southern occupied Ukraine.
Starlink was activated in Ukraine in February 2022 and helps provide internet in difficult areas.
The jamming system is called "Volna Kupol Garant" and is made by a Russian company, Russkiy Kupol.
The system works by sending interference signals to disrupt Starlink satellites’ communication with ground users.
Ukrainian forces used drones and special units to target and destroy the jamming system.
Starlink is crucial for Ukraine to operate drones and maintain communications during the conflict.
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UK national agencies have advised parents to be careful about sharing photos of their children online because criminals can use new AI tools to create harmful fake images. The National Crime Agency and the Internet Watch Foundation suggest making social media private and checking old photos that could be misused.
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The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) issued new guidance about sharing children’s photos online.
They recommend parents set social media accounts to private or share pictures only with close friends.
AI technology can now create fake child sexual abuse images without needing to contact the child directly.
AI-generated child sexual abuse images increased by 14% last year, with over 8,000 cases found in 2025.
Some children have been blackmailed after AI was used to create fake explicit images from their photos.
The NCA and IWF urge reviewing past photo consents with schools or clubs because new AI tools make image misuse easier.
Schools are advised to remove children’s faces from websites and public social media to lower risks.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk openly about who can share and see images of their children online.
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Iran has begun a seven-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike alongside family members. Hundreds of mourners and foreign delegations from about 100 countries are attending ceremonies in Tehran and other cities, while Iran’s military leaders have vowed revenge against the US and Israel.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, died in an air strike on February 28, along with his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
His seven-day funeral ceremonies started in Tehran, with his body lying in state in a large prayer hall named after Ayatollah Khomeini.
Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named the new Supreme Leader weeks after his father’s death.
Foreign officials from over 100 countries, including Pakistan, Iraq, and Tajikistan, have come to attend the funeral.
European countries involved in supporting US and Israeli military actions against Iran were not invited.
Iranian military leaders, including General Ahmad Vahidi and Major-General Amir Hatami, are publicly involved in the funeral events.
Iranian armed forces have promised to take revenge on the US and Israel for the killing of Khamenei.
The funeral procession will move through Tehran, Qom, briefly cross into Iraq, and conclude in Mashhad on July 9.
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A weeklong event called the Summer of Ludd took place in New York City’s East Village, focusing on reducing reliance on digital devices and encouraging real-life community activities. The event included plays, talks, and workshops that promoted offline interaction and criticized the wide influence of technology, especially among Generation Z.
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The Summer of Ludd featured a play about the original Luddite movement, which opposed machines in the early Industrial Revolution.
The event was held mainly in Tompkins Square Park with no phones or recordings allowed, emphasizing in-person participation.
Posters and booklets for the event were distributed offline with no online advertising.
The event attracted a diverse crowd including Gen Z, families, Pride attendees, and East Village locals.
A Pew Research study showed that nearly half of teenagers in 2024 viewed social media as having negative effects.
Activities included workshops on dating offline, repairing items, and resisting data centers.
The organizers used a puppet named Gowanus to communicate with the media while keeping their identities secret.
The event encourages questioning technology’s role and fostering real human connections.
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