President Donald Trump said on Monday that he might or might not attend the signing of a deal to end the war with Iran later this week. He made this comment while at the Group of Seven summit in France, sitting next to French President Emmanuel Macron.
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President Trump spoke about the Iran deal signing on Monday.
He did not give a clear answer about attending the signing event.
The deal aims to end the war with Iran.
The comment was made at the Group of Seven (G7) summit.
The summit took place in Evian-les-Bains, France.
President Trump was seated next to French President Emmanuel Macron when he spoke to reporters.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported a record number of new Ebola cases in one day, with 72 new cases confirmed on June 13, 2026. The outbreak has lasted one month, resulting in 782 cases and 181 deaths, mostly in three northeastern provinces. Neighboring Uganda has also reported cases linked to the DRC outbreak.
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On June 13, 2026, the DRC reported 72 new Ebola cases, the highest daily increase since the outbreak began.
Total cases in the DRC have reached 782, with 181 deaths in the past month.
The outbreak mainly affects the northeastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
Two new health zones, Nia-Nia (Ituri) and Mabalako (North Kivu), reported cases for the first time.
Only 56.5% of people who had contact with Ebola patients are being tracked, below the 90%-95% target needed to control the spread.
There are challenges with community cooperation and shortages of medicines and supplies in the DRC.
Uganda has 19 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, mostly linked to transmission from the DRC.
The US government pledged $50 million to help develop vaccines and treatments against the Ebola strain causing the outbreak.
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Russia responded cautiously to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending conflicts and reopening an important shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope the deal will be signed soon but warned that lasting peace depends on ongoing political effort, noting uncertainties especially due to Israel’s opposition.
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President Trump announced a deal with Iran to stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow hopes the deal will be formally signed this week.
Lavrov expressed caution, saying peace depends on continuing political will and that quick breakthroughs often don’t last.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the deal in a recent phone call.
Israel opposes the deal and is not part of the agreement, creating challenges for peace.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, continues conflict with Israel, risking further instability.
Israeli military actions against Hezbollah nearly disrupted the deal before it could be signed.
The deal still has unresolved details and faces uncertainty about how it will work in practice.
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The US and Iran have reached a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement aimed at pausing hostilities and allowing talks on nuclear issues, sanctions, and frozen assets. Experts say this deal is temporary and unlikely to solve the region’s deep conflicts or prevent future violence.
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The ceasefire will last 60 days during which Iran and the US will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
The deal requires the US to lift its naval blockade on Iran and Iran to allow free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.
The ceasefire includes Lebanon, where fighting has been frequent, but Israel is unhappy because the deal does not address Iran’s missile capabilities or support for militant groups.
Experts note past peace deals have been slow and difficult, citing the long negotiations before the 2015 nuclear deal that President Donald Trump later ended.
Analysts say ceasefires in the region, like in Gaza, often fail to address root causes or long-term peace, and violence may resume.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important and disruptions there affect the global economy.
The deal is seen as a temporary pause rather than a lasting peace solution due to the complex regional tensions.
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President Donald Trump said the details of the U.S.-Iran deal will be made public sometime after Friday. U.S. officials confirmed that both the United States and Iran have electronically signed the agreement.
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President Trump announced the deal's text will be released after Friday.
Both the U.S. and Iran have signed the agreement electronically.
The deal concerns the relationship and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
CBS News reporters provided coverage of the developments.
The specific terms of the agreement have not yet been shared publicly.
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A bus carrying more passengers than it should crashed in northern Ethiopia, killing at least 31 people and injuring many others. The bus went off a dangerous mountain road and fell about 100 meters into a ravine near the city of Addis Ababa.
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The crash happened early Monday on a winding mountain road called Harego in northern Ethiopia.
The bus was traveling from Dessie to Addis Ababa.
At least 31 people died, and many more got hurt in the crash.
The road where the crash occurred is known to be very dangerous.
Delays in medical help made conditions worse for some injured passengers.
Poor road conditions and lack of ambulance services are common problems in Ethiopia.
Road traffic deaths in Ethiopia have more than doubled between 2007 and 2018.
A UN report said missing road signs and markings add to the danger on Ethiopian roads.
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Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect children from harmful content and too much screen time. Other countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, and Canada are also adopting rules to restrict young people’s access to social media or increase protections.
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The UK will ban under-16s from using several social media apps.
Australia banned under-16s from having accounts on many platforms and can fine companies up to $35 million AUD for failures.
Indonesia prohibits under-16s from accounts on platforms that could expose them to addiction, scams, or harmful content.
Malaysia requires major platforms to verify users’ ages and block those under 16, with fines up to $2.5 million USD for non-compliance.
Brazil requires under-16s to link their accounts to a legal guardian and bans addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll.
Canada is creating a Digital Safety Commission that could ban under-16s from social media unless companies remove harmful content effectively.
Other countries, including France, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Thailand, and South Korea, are considering similar social media restrictions for minors.
These rules aim to protect children from harmful content, addiction, cyberbullying, and privacy risks.
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President Donald Trump spoke separately with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia's President Vladimir Putin amid ongoing fighting between their countries. The conversations happened as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.
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President Trump had separate phone calls with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Putin of Russia.
The talks occurred on a Sunday during active conflict between the two nations.
Russia and Ukraine are currently engaged in ongoing military strikes against each other.
Details of what was discussed during the calls were not provided.
The discussions happened while the war situation remained tense and unresolved.
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The US and Iran agreed to stop fighting for 60 days, which helps reduce conflict but is not a final solution. President Donald Trump views this as a win, but Iran sees it as a chance to gain benefits like sanctions relief, and the deal’s success depends on future actions and enforcement by all sides.
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The US-Iran agreement pauses hostilities for 60 days.
This pause follows a conflict started by the US that harmed Iran and the region.
President Trump calls the deal a victory, while Iran sees it as leverage for compensation.
The deal’s conditions, such as unfreezing assets and lifting sanctions, depend on Iran’s compliance.
Israel and its allies are hesitant or resistant to the peace agreement.
The agreement attempts to address Iran’s nuclear program after the US left the 2015 deal.
Iran had earlier offered better nuclear terms before recent fighting started.
Both sides have different views on the deal’s meaning and future impact.
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Vice President JD Vance said that the United States and Iran have digitally signed a ceasefire agreement that will last 60 days and allow technical talks to try to end the ongoing conflict. He said the deal offers Iran a choice between ending its nuclear weapons program with proper checks or continuing sanctions and restrictions.
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The U.S. and Iran agreed on a 60-day ceasefire and technical negotiations.
The agreement has been signed digitally but a formal signing ceremony is planned for Friday.
The full details of the deal have not been made public yet.
The deal aims to stop Iran from rebuilding its nuclear weapons program.
If Iran commits to ending nuclear weapons development with verification, some sanctions could be lifted.
Vice President Vance said the deal also requires Iran to stop funding terrorist groups, but he gave no details.
No money or financial incentives have been released to Iran so far.
The deal reportedly reopens the Strait of Hormuz, which helps reduce oil prices.
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Thousands of displaced Lebanese people are returning to southern Lebanon after an agreement between the US and Iran helped end the war. Many families traveled south with their belongings to go back home after almost four months of conflict.
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The return happened on a Monday.
Thousands of displaced Lebanese are going back to southern Lebanon.
The return followed an agreement between the United States and Iran.
The agreement helped to end a war that lasted nearly four months.
Many families traveled in long lines of vehicles.
People are bringing their belongings with them as they return home.
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Abdullah Ibrahim, a famous South African jazz musician, died at the age of 91 in Germany after a short illness. He was known for mixing South African music with jazz and was an important figure during the fight against apartheid.
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Abdullah Ibrahim was born in 1934 in Cape Town, South Africa.
He began playing piano and composing music at age seven.
His famous 1974 song "Mannenberg" became a symbol of resistance against apartheid, a system of racial segregation in South Africa.
He changed his name from Dollar Brand to Abdullah Ibrahim after converting to Islam in the late 1960s.
Ibrahim played with the Jazz Epistles, a group that included other notable South African musicians like Hugh Masekela.
Due to apartheid, Ibrahim moved to Switzerland and later the United States, where he developed his unique jazz style.
Despite living abroad, he often returned to South Africa to perform and record music.
His last public performance was at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival about three months before he died.
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A tentative deal has been made to end the war in Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for global oil shipments. However, it may take weeks or months before oil flow returns to normal, as ships need time to pass through, and producers must ramp up oil production.
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The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of the world’s crude oil before the war.
Hundreds of oil tankers are currently trapped inside the Persian Gulf, waiting to exit through the narrow strait.
Oil producers in the Gulf reduced output during the war, and it will take time to increase production again.
Ship operators may delay passing through the strait until they feel it is safe and cleared of mines.
Shipping a tanker to major Asian customers like Japan and back can take 45 to 50 days.
Mine clearance in the strait could take about six months to ensure safe navigation.
About 500 commercial vessels remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.
Iran has demanded the right to collect fees from ships passing through the strait, but details of this are unclear.
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A small plane carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler, Missouri, killing everyone on board. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. local time as the plane spun out of control shortly after takeoff.
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The plane involved was a Pacific Aerospace P750.
There were 11 passengers, all skydivers, and one pilot on board.
The crash site is near Butler, Missouri.
Witnesses said the plane was very low and hit the ground too quickly for anyone to safely jump with parachutes.
All people on board died in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the crash.
The plane was not in contact with air traffic control because of the airspace rules for that flight.
The local sheriff called it a "mass casualty" event.
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President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron answered questions at the G7 Summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France. They discussed topics including the conflict involving Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The event was the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
President Donald Trump and President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the press.
Discussions included the war related to Iran.
They addressed security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The meeting was part of international efforts to manage global issues.
The G7 Summit involves leaders from seven major industrialized countries.
The summit serves as a platform to discuss economic and political challenges worldwide.
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South African jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim died peacefully in Germany at age 91. He was known for his influential music career, starting in South Africa and continuing in Europe and the US, and for his role in the anti-apartheid movement through his music.
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Abdullah Ibrahim was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
He started composing music at age seven and began performing professionally at 15.
He was part of the Jazz Epistles, who recorded the first full-length jazz album by Black South African musicians in 1960.
Ibrahim moved to Europe in the 1960s, met Duke Ellington, and later moved to New York in 1965.
His 1974 song “Mannenberg” became a famous anti-apartheid anthem and reportedly inspired Nelson Mandela.
He recorded over 70 albums during his career, with the most recent released in 2023.
Ibrahim also composed music for movies and won several awards, including the German Jazz Trophy.
His final performance was at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival in March 2024.
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A private plane carrying 11 skydivers and the pilot crashed shortly after taking off from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. Witnesses said the plane hit the ground at a low height and speed that made it impossible for the skydivers to safely jump out before the crash.
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The crash happened on Sunday near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri.
All 12 people on the plane, including 11 skydivers and the pilot, died in the crash.
A witness described the plane hitting the ground fast and nearly straight down, causing an explosion and fire.
The skydivers could not jump because the plane was too low and there was no time to deploy parachutes.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash, focusing on the plane’s mechanical condition and the pilot’s training.
The airport does not have a control tower to communicate with pilots during takeoff.
The FAA’s supervision of small parachute operations, like this one by Skydive Kansas City, is limited.
Skydive Kansas City expressed deep sympathy for the victims’ families and is cooperating with investigators.
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President Trump attended the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France and announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz. The deal involves clearing mines from the strait to ensure safe passage for ships and will lead to 60 days of further negotiations.
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President Trump arrived in France for the G7 summit held in Evian-les-Bains.
He announced that a memorandum of understanding with Iran has been signed.
The agreement aims to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz by removing mines.
U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance, and Iran’s Parliament Speaker signed the deal.
The official text of the memorandum may be released after Friday’s signing ceremony.
Britain and France may contribute ships to help clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
The deal starts a 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement with Iran.
Other summit topics include economic growth, supply chain issues, illegal immigration, artificial intelligence, and the situation in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump said that the deal with Iran has been fully signed. He also mentioned that the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday. He made these comments while standing next to French President Emmanuel Macron before the G7 meeting in France.
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President Trump announced the Iran agreement is fully signed.
The Strait of Hormuz is expected to be fully open by Friday.
Trump spoke alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
The comments were made before the G7 summit in France.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
The Iran deal relates to ongoing diplomatic relations between the US and Iran.
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A British court found two men guilty of planning arson attacks on properties and a car linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The attacks took place over five days in May last year and were reportedly directed by an unidentified person using the alias "El Money," suspected to be connected to Russian intelligence.
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Two men, Roman Lavrynovych from Ukraine and Stanislav Carpiuc from Romania, were convicted of conspiracy to commit arson in London.
The attacks targeted a house Starmer left when he became prime minister, another house he part-owned, and a car formerly owned by him.
The attacks happened in May of last year, over the course of five days.
Prosecutors said Lavrynovych was ordered to carry out the attacks by "El Money" with payment of about $4,000 in cryptocurrency via Telegram.
Authorities have not confirmed that a hostile government was behind the attacks, but an unverified report linked them to Russian intelligence services.
Lavrynovych was also found guilty of damaging property by fire and endangering lives.
A third man, Petro Pochynok, was acquitted of involvement.
The BBC reported "El Money" as a Russian diplomat named Evgeny Lyukshin, but this was not independently confirmed.
The Russian embassy denied any involvement or threats toward the UK.
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