Prince Harry is visiting the UK soon to take part in charity events. There is much attention on whether his wife Meghan and their two children will join him, as security arrangements have not been confirmed by the government.
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Prince Harry will attend charity events in the UK starting Tuesday.
The visit marks one year before the Invictus Games, which Harry founded.
British media are guessing if Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet, will come.
Bringing the children depends on the UK government approving security for the family.
A government committee called Ravec decides on state-funded protection for Harry.
Harry and Meghan do not receive automatic security because they are no longer working royals.
Harry says his family is still at risk due to their royal ties.
A High Court decision on Harry’s privacy lawsuit is expected soon and may affect the visit.
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Russian missile strikes hit buildings in Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring many others, including children. The attacks occurred just before a Nato summit in Turkey where Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump are expected to meet.
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At least nine people were killed and 46 injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv.
Among the injured, at least five are children.
The strikes damaged apartment buildings, warehouses, and garages in the city.
Fires broke out in several apartment complexes following the missile hits.
Ukrainian officials warned of a second large assault on Kyiv shortly before the attacks.
Russia claimed it targeted military and energy facilities in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes.
Power outages occurred in Sevastopol, a city in Russian-occupied Crimea, overnight.
Ahead of the Nato summit, Zelensky called for faster delivery of long-range air defense missiles to Ukraine.
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New entertainment options are available this week, including the Rolling Stones’ latest album “Foreign Tongues,” the movie “Backrooms” now on streaming, and a reboot of the TV series “Little House on the Prairie.” Other new releases include films like “Reminders of Him” and “The Long Walk,” music albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard, and the video game “College Football 27.”
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The Rolling Stones’ new album “Foreign Tongues” comes out on July 10 and features guest artists like Robert Smith and Paul McCartney.
The movie “Backrooms,” directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, will be available to stream for purchase starting July 7.
“Reminders of Him,” a movie about a woman rebuilding her life after prison, will stream on Peacock starting July 10.
HBO Max will release “The Long Walk” on July 10, a film based on a Stephen King story about a deadly contest among boys.
Actor Finn Wolfhard releases his second solo music album on July 10, following his debut year ago.
New albums from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard, along with the “College Football 27” video game, are also launching this week.
The new “Little House on the Prairie” series is part of this week’s streaming offerings.
The Rolling Stones’ “Jealous Lover” music video features actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton.
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President Donald Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey, where he plans to ensure that alliance members follow through on their promises to increase defense spending. Last year, most NATO countries agreed to raise their defense budgets to 5% of their economy over the next decade, responding to Trump’s demands.
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President Trump successfully pushed NATO members last year to spend more on defense.
NATO countries have mostly agreed to spend 5% of their annual economy (GDP) on defense over ten years.
Trump’s goal at the Turkey summit is to make sure these countries keep their spending promises.
The U.S. ambassador to NATO confirmed that Trump expects immediate action from all members.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte showed Trump charts called “The Trump Trillion” to highlight increased spending by allies.
Trump has raised complaints about the U.S. paying more for defense compared to other NATO countries.
The Ankara meeting is seen as the first report card on NATO’s progress since last year.
Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the summit.
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The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center in Alexandria, Louisiana, near an airport, to temporarily house migrant families and children before deportation. The facility is meant to simplify logistics but has raised concerns among immigration advocates about the potential for long detention times and limited oversight.
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The new holding center will have 528 beds and be located near Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana.
It is intended to hold migrant families and unaccompanied children for a few days before deportation flights.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) calls the site a "staging area," not a detention center.
The center will be run by a nonprofit part of LaSalle Corrections, a private prison company.
The Department of Health and Human Services, which usually cares for unaccompanied children, is not involved in this facility.
Concerns have been raised that children might stay for weeks or months, as has happened in other facilities.
The plan aims to avoid past problems when children were transported long distances to airports with limited care.
A Texas nonprofit that was initially involved in operating the facility is no longer participating.
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Ernest Hemingway’s novel "The Sun Also Rises," published 100 years ago, helped make the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, famous worldwide. Many Americans, inspired by the book, travel to Pamplona to take part in the running of the bulls, a dangerous event where people run alongside bulls through city streets.
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"The Sun Also Rises" was published in 1926 and made Pamplona famous.
The novel features the San Fermin festival and the running of the bulls.
Bill Hillmann, inspired by the book at age 19, has run with bulls hundreds of times and was injured by a bull three times.
Hillmann earned a doctorate in English and teaches the book at East-West University in Chicago.
Americans are the largest group of foreign participants in the San Fermin bull runs.
In 2022, 16% of the bull runners were Americans, the highest percentage among foreigners.
The San Fermin festival lasts nine days and begins with a firework over the city plaza.
The running of the bulls involves guiding bulls through cobblestone streets to the bull ring.
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A preliminary hearing is starting in Utah for Tyler Robinson, who is charged with killing Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and supporter of President Donald Trump. Prosecutors say they have enough evidence, including a confession note and DNA proof, and they want to seek the death penalty.
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Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
Robinson turned himself in the day after the shooting.
Prosecutors have a note Robinson allegedly left, confessing to targeting Charlie Kirk.
Evidence includes DNA linking Robinson to the murder weapon, witness statements, autopsy details, and video footage.
The hearing will last five days and is meant to decide if there is enough evidence for a trial.
Prosecutors may seek the death penalty because the shooting endangered others at the event.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have tried to remove the death penalty option but failed.
Charlie Kirk was a co-founder of Turning Point USA and helped support President Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Many schools in the UK struggled to keep students cool during a recent heat wave, with temperatures reaching record highs. Old buildings with poor ventilation and no air conditioning made it hard for students and teachers to stay comfortable, forcing some schools to close.
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A heat wave hit the UK and record high temperatures, like 35.9°C (96.6°F) in Wales, disrupted schools.
Over 1,000 schools in the UK closed or sent children home early because of the heat.
Many school buildings are old and were built to keep warm, not cool, so they lack air conditioning and have poor ventilation.
Teachers and students tried to cope with handheld fans, water sprays, cold foods, and sitting on cooler floors.
Crowded classrooms with around 30 students each made overheating a health concern.
The situation revealed problems with public buildings across the UK being unprepared for more frequent, intense heat as climate change continues.
The British government’s climate advisers stated that buildings were designed for a past climate and need updating for new weather conditions.
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A 12-year-old Venezuelan girl named Fabiana was trapped under rubble for 32 hours after two strong earthquakes hit her area on June 24, 2024. She survived with only minor injuries by staying calm, moving rubble, and finding some ketchup and cheese to stay conscious until rescuers arrived.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela nearly at the same time on June 24, 2024.
The second earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5, one of the strongest in a century for the country.
Fabiana was inside her home when the building collapsed and she got trapped under debris.
She remained trapped for 32 hours with a fractured foot and minor cuts and scrapes.
Fabiana found a bottle of ketchup and grated cheese, which helped her stay alert.
A nurse trapped nearby called out and heard Fabiana respond, leading to hope for rescue.
Firefighters searched for Fabiana but initially could not find her.
She used her phone to record a video message as a way to signal for help.
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Ukraine aims to sign defense agreements with at least seven NATO countries by the end of the year, focusing on drone technology and related military knowledge. Kyiv has already made deals with six countries, including Middle Eastern states and NATO members Latvia and Lithuania, sharing expertise in drone defense and attack systems.
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Ukraine has signed “drone deals” with six countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Azerbaijan, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The deals include sharing knowledge, components, and expertise, not just drones themselves.
Middle Eastern states sought Ukraine's support after being attacked by Iranian Shahed drones.
Ukraine provides advice on operating interceptor drones and integrating air defense systems.
Ukraine's defense industry is heavily focused on its own needs, so drone deliveries are not yet included in agreements.
The initiative helps Ukraine build new alliances and keeps its security issues on the global agenda.
NATO countries near Russia and Ukraine are increasingly focused on drone defense capabilities.
Ukraine’s experience is valuable because it has been defending against and using drones extensively in its conflict with Russia.
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A woman in New South Wales, Australia, was charged with the murder of a four-year-old boy whose body was found with significant injuries. Police are investigating whether cannibalism was involved, and the child protection department had prior contact with the family, prompting calls for an independent review of the department's handling of the case.
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A four-year-old boy's body was found at a home on the NSW Central Coast with severe arm injuries.
A 32-year-old woman was charged with the boy’s murder and remains in custody.
Police are investigating the possibility of cannibalism linked to the case.
The child protection department had previous contact with the boy’s family and is reviewing related records.
The NSW opposition has called for an independent review, citing ongoing issues in child protection services.
A 2024 audit described the state’s child protection system as ineffective and unable to protect many vulnerable children.
The woman charged with murder appeared in court and did not request bail; her next court date is September 1.
Legal rules prevent naming the child or woman to protect the child’s identity.
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Iran held a funeral procession in Tehran for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died after being killed in an airstrike earlier this year. The funeral will continue until Thursday, ending with Khamenei's burial in his hometown of Mashhad. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran are in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program, but discussions are paused during the funeral.
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Iran began a funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Khamenei and some family members were killed in a February airstrike linked to Israel and the U.S.
The coffin, covered with the Iranian flag, is being moved through the city to Mehrabad International Airport.
Streets and airspace in Tehran were shut down for the mourning events, which last from Saturday to Thursday.
Khamenei will be buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran.
The U.S. is negotiating with Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and limit Iran’s nuclear program.
Negotiations are paused during the funeral period.
Some mourners have called for revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Russia attacked Kyiv and nearby areas with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least eight people and hurting dozens. The attacks happened just before a NATO summit in Turkey, where President Trump and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy plan to meet.
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Russia used ballistic missiles and drones to strike Kyiv and surrounding regions.
At least eight people were killed, including seven in Kyiv and one in Bucha district.
Around 34 people were injured in Kyiv and nearby areas.
The attacks damaged apartment buildings and other structures overnight.
Kyiv’s mayor urged people to stay in shelters as air defenses worked to stop attacks.
Ukraine’s drones hit an oil terminal and port near St. Petersburg in Russia.
The conflict has intensified with long-range attacks from both sides, more than four years after Russia’s full invasion began.
President Trump and President Zelenskyy are expected to discuss the war during the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
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OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia and Russia plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day starting in August. This is their fifth monthly increase as they respond to improving market conditions following disruptions caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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Seven OPEC+ countries will raise oil output by 188,000 barrels per day from August.
The countries involved are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.
This marks the fifth straight monthly production increase by these countries.
OPEC+ had cut oil production in 2023 due to supply disruptions and financial market impacts.
The Strait of Hormuz near Iran, a key shipping route, was partially blocked but traffic is now increasing after a peace agreement.
Brent crude oil prices have dropped from over $126 per barrel in April to around $72 recently.
Total OPEC+ oil production fell from 42.77 million barrels per day in February to 33.13 million in May due to the blockade.
Analysts say the new production increases reflect easing shipping limits and higher supply, causing prices to fall.
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Russia launched ballistic missile attacks on the Kyiv region in Ukraine, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. This happened just before a NATO summit in Turkey where U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky planned to discuss the war, followed by Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Russia fired ballistic missiles into Kyiv’s region, resulting in deaths and injuries.
The attack on Kyiv was the second in less than a week.
Both Russia and Ukraine have increased long-range attacks in the conflict.
The war has lasted over four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion started.
Air defenses were active in Kyiv during the missile attacks.
The NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, begins on July 7, 2026.
Presidents Trump and Zelensky plan to meet during the summit to discuss the war.
Trump is scheduled to talk with Putin to try to restart peace negotiations.
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Many Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4. Small towns like Somerset, Kentucky, and Bristol, Rhode Island organized community events focused on celebration without political talks.
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The United States reached its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
Somerset, Kentucky, and Bristol, Rhode Island, are small towns with fewer than 35,000 residents combined.
These towns held July 4 celebrations aiming to avoid political conversations.
Alan Keck, the mayor of Somerset, spoke about the approach on NewsNation.
The focus was on bringing people together to enjoy the holiday.
The celebrations reflected local traditions and community spirit.
The article highlights how some communities chose to keep the holiday non-political.
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A sports stadium in La Guaira state, Venezuela, has been changed into a temporary shelter and aid center for thousands of people affected by recent earthquakes. Aid groups plan to use this shelter as a model for helping others in need.
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The stadium is located in La Guaira state, Venezuela.
It now serves as a temporary home for earthquake victims.
The stadium also functions as a logistics center to organize aid.
Thousands of people are being sheltered there.
Aid organizations are involved in managing the shelter.
They want to use this shelter model for future disaster responses.
The change happened after earthquakes struck the region.
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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killing at least five people and damaging several residential buildings. The attacks caused buildings to collapse and people to be trapped under rubble while civilians took shelter in metro stations.
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The attack hit Kyiv overnight into Monday and targeted residential areas.
At least five people were killed in the missile and drone strikes.
A building in the Podilskyi district partially collapsed.
Several multistory buildings in the Darnytsia district were damaged, with people believed trapped under rubble.
The attack included ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Explosions were heard throughout the city as people sought shelter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a large-scale attack nearby.
Zelenskyy asked Western countries to supply more Patriot missile systems to help defend Ukraine from future attacks.
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A Chinese tea company called Molly Tea was ordered by a court in Jiangsu province to pay about $1.5 million to Louis Vuitton for copying its trademarked four-petal flower logo. The court also required Molly Tea to stop using the logo and publicly apologize, sparking a large online debate in China about copyright and design inspiration.
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Molly Tea, based in Shenzhen, was found to have copied Louis Vuitton’s four-petal flower logo.
The court ruling came from Suzhou city in eastern China.
Molly Tea must pay 10.3 million yuan (about $1.5 million) in damages and stop using the logo.
The tea company’s affiliated firms had several trademark applications rejected by China’s intellectual property agency.
Only Molly Tea’s trademark with Chinese characters was approved officially.
The court decision led to heated discussions on Chinese social media, reaching over 400 million views.
Some users defended Molly Tea, saying Western luxury designs are inspired by Chinese art.
Others supported the ruling, saying Louis Vuitton legally owns the trademark and must protect it.
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The United States has put sanctions on certain Rwandan businessmen and companies accused of helping fund the M23 armed group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by illegally trading minerals. The US aims to stop the illegal mineral trade that is used to buy weapons and support the conflict, which has caused a serious humanitarian crisis.
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The US sanctioned Jean Malic Kalima and Bosco Kayobotsi, leaders of Gasabo Gold Refinery in Rwanda.
Four Rwandan companies were also sanctioned: Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd, Bugambira Mines Ltd, Wolfram Mining and Processing Ltd, and Rwinkwavu Mining Corporation Ltd.
The M23 group uses profits from minerals taken from the DRC to buy weapons and pay fighters.
Conflict in eastern DRC has been driven by fights over natural resources for many years.
The US Treasury says mineral wealth should help development, not fund violence.
Rwanda denies the accusations and calls the sanctions unfair and unhelpful to peace.
UN experts and watchdog groups have found evidence that minerals are smuggled from eastern DRC through neighboring countries into international markets.
Many people in the DRC hope the sanctions will disrupt illegal mineral trade but worry they may not end the conflict by themselves.
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