The US president at the time, Donald Trump, expressed that his patience with Iran was running out. This statement raised concerns about potential military conflict between the US and Iran.
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Donald Trump was the US president when these events occurred.
Trump stated that his patience with Iran was "wearing thin."
There were concerns about a possible war between the United States and Iran.
The discussion was available as an audio episode on BBC Sounds.
The content was released on June 18, 2025.
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Abdul Wali, an 18-year-old Afghan worker, died following an Israeli attack in Iran, where he was employed at a construction site near a military building. Wali was in Iran to support his family financially, but his death has highlighted the dangers faced by many Afghans living and working in the country.
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Abdul Wali was 18 years old and from Afghanistan.
He died in a hospital after surviving an initial building collapse from an Israeli strike in Iran.
Wali was working at a construction site in north-east Tehran when the attack happened.
He went to Iran on a work visa to support his family financially.
Abdul's family might not be able to repatriate his body to Afghanistan due to the ongoing conflict.
Approximately 4.5 million Afghan nationals live in Iran.
Many Afghans in Iran are worried about safety because of the strikes and have difficulty accessing information due to media restrictions and internet outages.
The UN has reported concerns about the safety of Afghans returning home under the current Taliban government.
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Members of the UK Parliament recently voted on two major issues: decriminalizing abortion and potentially legalizing assisted dying in England and Wales. Both votes were "conscience votes," meaning MPs voted based on personal beliefs rather than party lines, leading to some ministers and MPs voting differently than expected.
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MPs can vote based on personal beliefs for "conscience votes."
The House of Commons voted to decriminalize abortion, changing a law that stood for nearly 60 years.
A substantial majority support abortion law changes, with a margin of 242 votes.
MPs will soon vote on legalizing assisted dying, which could affect healthcare and justice systems.
The last vote on assisted dying showed a majority of 55 in favor.
Some MPs are undecided and may change their votes on assisted dying.
Health and Justice Secretaries, Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood, oppose assisted dying, even though their departments would handle its implementation.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports both issues but has avoided publicly influencing MPs' votes.
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The Princess of Wales, Catherine, did not attend the Royal Ascot event, despite being scheduled to attend with other royals. She has been gradually returning to public life after being diagnosed with cancer last year and is finding the right balance with public engagements.
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Princess Catherine planned to attend Royal Ascot with her husband and other royals but canceled her appearance.
She has been recovering from a cancer diagnosis she revealed last year and announced she is in remission in January.
Kensington Palace confirmed her absence from the event.
Catherine was last publicly seen at the Order of the Garter service and other recent royal events.
The Royal Ascot is a celebrated annual event attended by over 250,000 people.
The royal carriage procession marks the beginning of the event, a tradition dating back to 1825.
King Charles and Queen Camilla, with Prince William, were present and took part in awarding race prizes.
The late Queen Elizabeth II had a long history with Royal Ascot, and her tradition is continued by the current King and Queen.
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The UK government has appointed Reverend Clive Foster as the first Windrush commissioner, a role created to address the issues faced by Caribbean migrants who were wrongfully classified as illegal citizens. A key focus will be improving the Windrush Compensation Scheme, which has faced criticism for being slow and unfair.
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Reverend Clive Foster has been named the first Windrush commissioner.
The Windrush scandal involved Caribbean migrants wrongly identified as illegal citizens due to missing paperwork.
Foster will focus on improving the compensation scheme for people affected by the scandal.
The compensation scheme has been criticized for slow processing and low offers.
The Home Office has paid out nearly £110 million to over 3,000 claimants, but many more are possibly eligible.
A new advocacy support fund of £1.5 million has been introduced to assist claimants.
Foster aims to work independently and challenge the government to make practical improvements.
Windrush Day on June 22 celebrates the contributions of Caribbean migrants to the UK.
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A UK government minister stated that foreign criminals should be deported and that human rights laws should not prevent this. The minister emphasized the need to update the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to address modern challenges while remaining committed to its principles.
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The UK Justice Secretary emphasized that human rights laws should not stop the deportation of foreign criminals.
Shabana Mahmood, the minister, spoke at a Council of Europe meeting about the need for the ECHR to evolve.
The European Convention on Human Rights was created in 1950 and outlines rights for 46 countries.
Some UK politicians suggest leaving the ECHR to better control immigration.
The government plans to clarify the use of Article 8, which protects family life, in immigration cases.
There are claims that criminals use Article 8 to avoid deportation and other legal actions.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests leaving the ECHR might be necessary for the UK.
Other European countries also express interest in reforming the ECHR to simplify deportations.
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A Belfast man named Aaron Thomas Curragh was jailed for sending threatening messages online to political figures and causing damage to their offices. He received a 31-month sentence for these actions, which left one politician considering moving from her home for safety.
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Aaron Thomas Curragh sent threatening messages to Emma Little-Pengelly, a politician in Northern Ireland.
Curragh was sentenced to 31 months, with half of the sentence to be served in jail and half on supervised release.
He pleaded guilty to charges of criminal damage and making threats.
Curragh posted messages on social media that frightened Emma Little-Pengelly to the point of considering moving from her home.
He was also linked to attacks on the office of DUP member Joanne Bunting, causing damage to the property.
Police found Curragh with a breaker bar, and he was non-cooperative during his arrest.
The court heard that this behavior affected both politicians emotionally and made them feel unsafe.
Curragh planned to leave Northern Ireland after serving his sentence, stating divisions in the area as his reason.
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A British woman named Yvonne Ford died from rabies after being scratched by a stray puppy while on holiday in Morocco. She became sick weeks later with severe symptoms and passed away. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed there is no risk of spreading rabies to other people in the UK.
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Yvonne Ford from South Yorkshire died from rabies after a puppy scratched her in Morocco.
The incident happened during her holiday in February.
She developed symptoms like headaches and lost her ability to walk and talk.
The UK Health Security Agency stated that rabies does not spread easily between people.
Friends and health workers in contact with Mrs. Ford were checked and offered vaccines as a safety measure.
Rabies affects the brain and nervous system and is almost always fatal if untreated.
Timely post-exposure treatment is effective in stopping the disease.
People are advised to avoid animal contact in countries where rabies is common, like parts of Asia and Africa.
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Ted Hill, a rugby player, feels he is now better prepared for international matches after a successful season with Bath. Hill first played for England in 2018 at age 19 and is looking to prove himself further this year.
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Ted Hill played his first game for England's national rugby team in 2018 when he was 19 years old.
Since then, he has played three more international matches, with the last one in the 2025 Six Nations tournament.
Hill believes he was picked for the national team too early in his career.
He is part of the England camp for a match against France, which does not count as an official game.
Hill helped Bath win the Premiership title, ending a 29-year wait for the team.
Bath's victory was celebrated with large crowds of fans welcoming the team back home.
Hill wants to improve his performance by focusing on his strengths compared to other players in his position.
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Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu and Ireland's Bundee Aki will play together for the British and Irish Lions in a match against Argentina. This game is set for Friday night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Tour captain Maro Itoje will lead the team, and the Lions will leave for their tour in the southern hemisphere after the game.
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Sione Tuipulotu will play for the Lions for the first time.
Bundee Aki will be part of the Lions for the second time.
Maro Itoje is the captain of the Lions and will lead the team against Argentina.
Tadhg Furlong returns to play after injuries kept him out for much of the season.
The match will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
The British and Irish Lions will play their first game in Australia on 28 June.
Two players from Northampton, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith, are part of the starting team.
The game features live commentary and updates on the BBC Sport website and app.
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England has decided to keep Ollie Pope at the number three spot for the first cricket Test against India at Headingley. This choice means Jacob Bethell will not be playing, despite his promising performances. The team also sees the return of Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse as bowlers, replacing Sam Cook and Gus Atkinson.
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Ollie Pope will play at number three for England against India, keeping Jacob Bethell out of the team.
Jacob Bethell is seen as a future talent despite missing the Test and has previously impressed in matches against New Zealand and the West Indies.
Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse have been included in the team, coming back from injuries.
Woakes had an ankle injury, while Carse had a foot problem.
Brydon Carse is expected to possibly share new ball duties with Woakes, despite usually being a change bowler.
Sam Cook and Gus Atkinson are not playing; Atkinson is injured with a hamstring issue.
Jofra Archer is working towards returning to Test cricket and may join later in the series.
India has not yet announced their team but will have changes due to retirements of key players.
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Temperatures in the UK are predicted to reach 30°C (86°F) this week, potentially marking the first heatwave of 2025. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat-health alerts due to high temperatures. This hot weather is expected because of high pressure drawing in warm air from Western Europe.
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Temperatures could reach 30°C in parts of the UK on Thursday and even higher by the weekend.
Heatwave conditions require temperatures of at least 25°C to 28°C for three consecutive days, depending on the region.
A "tropical night," where temperatures do not fall below 20°C, may occur in south-east England.
High pressure is causing the warm weather by bringing hot air from France and Spain.
The last time UK temperatures exceeded 40°C was in July 2022.
Research suggests a 50% chance of reaching 40°C in the UK within the next 12 years due to climate change.
Yellow heat-health alerts, indicating potential health impacts, are in place for most of England from Wednesday to Sunday.
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Sir Jeremy Hunt, a former health secretary, is urging a quick re-examination of the Lucy Letby case after experts raised serious questions about her conviction. Letby, a former nurse, is serving life sentences for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, but some experts argue that medical errors, not Letby, could be responsible for the babies' deaths. Hunt wants the Criminal Cases Review Commission to hurry their investigation to address these concerns.
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Lucy Letby is serving 15 life sentences for crimes at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Sir Jeremy Hunt, a former health secretary, is calling for a review of Letby's case.
Experts suggest poor medical care may have caused the babies' deaths.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission is reviewing evidence from Letby's legal team.
Some families disagree with the experts and believe Letby’s conviction is correct.
An ongoing police review is looking into more baby deaths at two hospitals.
A public inquiry by Lady Justice Thirlwall will publish findings in early 2026.
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President Trump signed an order delaying the ban on TikTok in the U.S. for 90 more days. The law that could ban TikTok demands it separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, due to concerns about spying. This is the third time Trump has extended the deadline since the law's planned start earlier this year.
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President Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to comply with a U.S. law by 90 days.
The law requires TikTok to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, due to national security concerns.
This extension marks the third time Trump has delayed enforcement of the ban.
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act aims to prevent potential spying.
U.S. and Chinese officials recently discussed trade issues, which are linked to TikTok's situation.
More than half of Americans reportedly use TikTok, according to early 2024 data.
TikTok argued that the ban violates free speech rights, but the Supreme Court upheld the law.
A deal to have U.S. companies take a majority stake in TikTok fell through due to other trade tensions.
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A rapper from the Irish-speaking hip-hop group Kneecap, known as Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after being charged in a London court with showing support for Hezbollah with a flag at a gig. The court requires him to return for another hearing on August 20. Supporters gathered outside the court, displaying flags and messages backing Mo Chara.
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Mo Chara's real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, and he is part of the rap group Kneecap.
He is accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London performance.
He appeared in Westminster Magistrates' Court and was released on unconditional bail.
He must attend the next court hearing on August 20.
The court was asked whether an Irish interpreter was needed, but none was found.
Supporters outside the court waved flags and expressed solidarity with Mo Chara and Palestine.
In May, Kneecap denied the charge and vowed to defend themselves.
Kneecap is an Irish-speaking rap trio known for their controversial lyrics and actions.
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Rangers will play against Panathinaikos in the second round of the Champions League qualifiers. The first match will be at Rangers' home ground on July 22 or 23, and the second match will be in Greece the following week. This match will be the first competitive game for Rangers' new head coach, Russell Martin.
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Rangers will face Panathinaikos in the second qualifying round of the Champions League.
The first match is scheduled at Rangers' home on July 22/23, with the return match in Greece the following week.
Russell Martin, Rangers' new head coach, will lead the team in his first competitive game.
Panathinaikos finished last season second in the Greek Super League, 16 points behind Olympiakos.
Panathinaikos has never lost to Scottish teams in regular 90-minute matches, with four wins out of seven games.
Rangers previously advanced against Panathinaikos in a past Champions League encounter.
Panathinaikos last made it to the Champions League group stage in the 2010-2011 season.
Teams winning the second qualifying round need to progress through two more rounds to reach the Champions League league stage.
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Former British number one tennis player Dan Evans has received a wildcard entry to participate in Wimbledon. Wildcards are given to players not ranked high enough for direct entry. Several other players, including Petra Kvitova and British teenagers, have also received wildcards for the tournament starting on June 30.
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Dan Evans, a former British number one, received a wildcard to play in the men's singles at Wimbledon.
Evans, ranked 199th, recently celebrated a significant victory over Frances Tiafoe at the Queen's tournament.
Wildcards are given to players who are not high enough in ranking to automatically enter the Wimbledon tournament.
Petra Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon women's singles champion, also received a wildcard.
The Wimbledon tournament will start on June 30 at the All England Club.
Wildcards are often given based on past performances or to boost local interest.
Several other British players received wildcards, including teenagers like Mika Stojsavljevic and Hannah Klugman.
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Two sisters, Hajra Zahid and Haleema Zahid, drowned at the Watkin Pools in a national park in Gwynedd, North Wales. They were visiting the area with university friends, and an inquest into their deaths has been adjourned for further investigations.
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Hajra Zahid was 29 years old, and Haleema Zahid was 25 years old.
They both drowned in the Watkin Pools located in the Nant Gwynant area of Gwynedd.
The sisters were visiting the national park with friends when the incident occurred.
They were students at the University of Chester, studying for master's degrees in international business.
Both sisters were originally from Pakistan but lived in Maltby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 21:30 BST on 11 June, and both women were pronounced dead by 23:00.
The inquest into their deaths has been adjourned while more investigations are conducted.
The Watkin Path is a popular route to the summit of Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon, where the incident took place.
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Liverpool will start the new Premier League season by playing against Bournemouth at home on August 15, 2025. Sunderland returns to the league after several years and will play West Ham. The season will have 380 games and end on May 24, 2026, with new broadcasting rules allowing more live games.
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Liverpool plays Bournemouth at home to start the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Sunderland, promoted to the Premier League, will play West Ham at home.
The season will have 380 games in total and end on May 24, 2026.
All games outside Saturday 3 PM will be shown live on Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
Manchester United has a tough start, playing three of last season's top four teams early on.
Aston Villa faces an easier start, meeting Newcastle in their first game.
During the holiday period, no team has to play twice in less than 60 hours.
The new season begins 82 days after the last one ended, giving players maximum rest.
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