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The United States and Iran have agreed on a 14-point draft peace deal aimed at ending military conflicts between the two countries and their allies. The agreement includes ending hostilities, respecting each other’s borders, lifting some U.S. sanctions, and ensuring safe passage for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The deal sets a new minimum standard for reducing Iran’s highly enriched uranium.
It includes protecting Lebanon’s territory following recent Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.
The U.S. will waive some sanctions on Iran but not remove them completely.
Iran will allow free passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days.
The U.S. will remove its naval blockade and forces near Iran within 30 days after signing.
Both countries promise to stop all military operations against each other and their allies.
The agreement must be finalized within 60 days, though the timeline can be extended.
Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian are expected to sign the deal in a formal ceremony.
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An Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026. All eight people on board, including Air Force members and contractors, died in the crash. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
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The crash happened during a routine test mission on June 15, 2026.
All eight people on board were killed, including four Air Force crew members, one civilian, and three contractors.
The victims included officers from the Air Force and employees from Boeing and other contractors.
Among the victims were pilots, weapon systems officers, and flight test engineers.
Edwards Air Force Base is known for conducting multiple flight test missions daily.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing and may take several months.
The Air Force base commander expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims.
Boeing acknowledged the loss of its employees and extended sympathies to their families.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a possible leadership challenge as the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election approaches. Starmer highlighted that if Andy Burnham wins the by-election, he would need to focus on holding the mayoralty, which would delay any leadership contest within the Labour Party.
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Keir Starmer has spoken publicly to raise the difficulty for potential challengers within his party.
The Greater Manchester mayor cannot also be a sitting Member of Parliament (MP).
If Andy Burnham wins the mayoral by-election, it will trigger a vacancy in Parliament requiring another by-election.
Starmer suggests Burnham should prioritize securing the mayoralty rather than pushing for Labour leadership immediately.
Burnham's team disagrees and thinks delaying a leadership challenge is unreasonable.
Burnham is unlikely to accept a cabinet position because he wants to change Labour from outside the current government.
Former health secretary Wes Streeting has also indicated he may soon challenge Starmer’s leadership.
The outcome of the by-election will have a big impact on Labour’s future leadership and political strength.
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The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to stop all military fighting immediately and permanently. They agreed to respect each other's borders, end sanctions, and work toward a final deal within 60 days that includes rebuilding Iran’s economy and ensuring safe shipping routes.
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Both countries agree to end all military actions, including in Lebanon, and not threaten each other.
They promise to respect each other’s sovereignty and not interfere in internal matters.
The U.S. will remove its naval blockade on Iran within 30 days after signing the MOU.
Iran will ensure safe and free passage for commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman for 60 days.
Iran will work with Oman and other nearby countries to manage the Strait of Hormuz peacefully.
The U.S. and regional partners plan to invest at least $300 billion to rebuild Iran’s economy.
The U.S. will end sanctions on Iran, including those by the United Nations and its own government, on a set schedule.
Iran confirms it will not develop nuclear weapons and agrees to manage existing enriched nuclear material with the U.S.
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French President Emmanuel Macron said the G7 countries, including the US under President Trump, now share a strong commitment to supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The leaders agreed to increase sanctions on Russia and cooperate on producing weapons in Ukraine, marking a significant change from last year’s G7 summit.
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The G7 includes the US, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and Japan.
Macron said President Trump and other leaders recognized that Russia is not seriously willing to seek peace in Ukraine.
Last year, there was a sharp disagreement in the G7, and President Trump left the summit early.
President Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy twice during this summit and was impressed by Ukraine’s military progress.
The G7 agreed to increase sanctions on Russia, especially targeting energy sectors.
Ukraine will produce long-range missiles and air-defense systems under license from European countries to boost its defense and economy.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this licensed production helps make up for low current weapons production.
Macron said Zelenskyy invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G7 summit, but Russia has not responded.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha has been granted a visa to come to the country. She will join her son in time for Cape Verde’s next game in the FIFA World Cup.
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Vozinha is the goalkeeper for Cape Verde’s national soccer team.
His mother needed a visa to travel to the country where the World Cup matches are held.
Jeffries spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ask for help with the visa.
The visa was approved, allowing Vozinha’s mother to join the team.
This reunion will happen before Cape Verde’s next World Cup match.
The World Cup is a global soccer tournament held every four years.
Cape Verde is participating in the current FIFA World Cup.
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Ryanair passengers traveling from Athens to London were left behind when their flight departed without them due to long waits at passport control. The delays are linked to new border checks for travelers entering or leaving the Schengen area, causing large queues and missed flights at several European airports.
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A Ryanair flight from Athens to London left without 20 to 50 passengers on Sunday because of passport control delays.
Passengers faced very long queues at Athens airport, with some waiting over an hour in stifling heat.
The EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) requires extra checks for non-EU travelers, which has slowed passport processing.
Greek officials have given mixed messages about whether UK travelers are exempt from biometric checks this summer.
Airport authorities intervened to manage passenger frustration caused by the delays.
Ryanair said only passengers at the gate when the flight boarded traveled, and those left behind missed the departure.
Similar passport delays have happened elsewhere in Europe, such as in Milan and other airports.
Airlines advise travelers to arrive three hours early due to longer border control times.
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At the G7 summit in France, President Trump expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He advised Netanyahu to pause attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon during ongoing important talks with Iran.
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The event took place at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France.
President Trump spoke publicly during a press conference at the summit’s end.
Trump told Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold back attacks on Hezbollah, a group based in Lebanon.
Netanyahu was described as being very eager or "excited" about attacking Hezbollah.
The reason for the pause request was to support delicate negotiations happening with Iran.
The G7 summit is a meeting of seven major advanced economies to discuss global issues.
Lebanon and Iran are important players in the region's politics and security.
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Since a US-brokered ceasefire agreement in October, more than 1,000 people have died in Gaza due to ongoing Israeli attacks, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Although large-scale fighting has stopped, Gaza remains under heavy Israeli control, and the humanitarian situation, including healthcare services, is very poor.
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Over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire.
The ceasefire has ended major fighting but did not lead to Israeli withdrawal or Hamas disarmament.
Israel now controls 64% of the Gaza Strip, more than initially planned in the deal.
Many families in Gaza City have been forced to move due to Israeli military expansion.
Hamas leaders have said they will decide about disarming only after talks with other Palestinian groups.
Only 20 of 37 Gaza hospitals are partly working; none are fully operational.
Nearly 1.9 million people in Gaza have been displaced by the conflict.
Since the conflict began on October 23, over 73,000 people have been killed in Gaza.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will not have a formal one-on-one meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. This is unusual because Canadian leaders usually meet with U.S. presidents at such events, but Carney said this should not be seen as a sign of disrespect.
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The G7 summit is a meeting of seven major industrialized countries.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is attending the summit in France.
Carney will leave the summit without a formal bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump.
Usually, Canadian leaders have one-on-one talks with U.S. presidents at the G7.
The free-trade agreement between Canada and the U.S. is uncertain right now.
Carney said that not having the meeting is not a snub or insult.
The summit is taking place in Evian-les-Bains, France.
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Israel is facing many security challenges despite being seen as a strong country. Tensions have grown between Israel and the U.S. under President Trump, and Israel’s military is stretched thin dealing with conflicts along its borders and ongoing threats.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was at the peak of its power in April.
President Trump negotiated a deal with Iran that aims to limit its nuclear program but does not stop Iran’s missile forces or support for groups hostile to Israel.
Israel’s military is engaged on several fronts, including Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the West Bank, stretching its forces.
There are rising anti-Israel feelings in Europe and the United States, countries that have traditionally supported Israel.
Netanyahu and Trump’s relationship has become strained, with Trump publicly criticizing some Israeli military actions.
Iran-backed Hamas attacked Israel in Gaza on October 7, 2023, escalating regional conflict.
Experts say Israel’s survival is not immediately at risk but warn that if Iran develops nuclear weapons, the situation would worsen.
Israel may need to rely more on covert actions to manage threats as open conflicts strain its resources.
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Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Gulf coast, bringing heavy rain and flash flood warnings in Texas and Louisiana. The storm is expected to weaken after moving inland but may cause dangerous flooding and tornadoes in several states through Friday.
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Tropical Storm Arthur formed near the Gulf coast with 40 mph winds.
The storm is moving northeast at about 9 mph and will likely weaken after landfall.
Flash flood warnings are active in the Houston area and could expand to nearby regions.
Arthur may cause heavy rains of 5 to 10 inches, with some areas seeing up to 20 inches.
Flooding risks extend to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.
Coastal flooding is expected from storm surge combined with high tides.
Dangerous surf and rip currents will affect the northwest Gulf coast for the next few days.
Tornadoes are possible through Thursday due to the storm’s effects.
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President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials met with leaders of major AI companies at the G7 summit in France to discuss coordinating global rules for AI technology. They talked about creating an international group of democratic countries to set safety standards for AI and to keep access to advanced AI models open worldwide.
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The meeting took place during the G7 summit in France.
President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attended.
CEOs from major AI companies like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta, Mistral AI, Cohere, and Salesforce participated.
The group talked about forming a global forum to set AI safety standards among democratic countries.
The U.S. aims to lead this process to help keep advanced AI models accessible.
Topics also included protecting children online and making sure AI remains available worldwide.
President Trump said the meeting went well and emphasized that the U.S. is leading AI development ahead of China.
The Trump administration supports limited regulation but has recently introduced voluntary AI safety testing and export controls on some AI technology.
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President Donald Trump said he will visit India soon, showing improved relations between the two countries after tensions last year. The leaders also talked about a trade deal and security issues, including the recent deaths of Indian sailors in a US military strike.
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President Trump promised to visit India "sometime in the future" during a meeting at the G7 summit.
India and the US are close to agreeing on a new trade deal after previous tariff disputes.
Relations worsened last year when Trump planned tariffs on India, and recently after three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike in the Gulf of Oman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about the safety of Indian sailors during the meeting.
Trump said the US would help India if it was attacked and called Modi a "tough negotiator."
India imports 90% of its oil and is affected by conflicts near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Previous US tariffs on Indian goods have been reduced after court rulings, and new import taxes linked to forced labor concerns are possible.
India criticized Trump’s past claims about brokering peace between India and Pakistan, which caused irritation in New Delhi.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK in July with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This trip may give them the chance to meet King Charles III for the first time in four years.
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Prince Harry is returning to the UK ahead of the 2027 Invictus Games, which he will host in Birmingham.
Harry will be accompanied by Meghan Markle, Archie (7 years old), and Lilibet (5 years old).
King Charles III has not seen his grandchildren since 2022 during Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
Lilibet’s only previous visit to the UK was at age 1, so she may not remember it.
Harry has requested police protection while in the UK, which has been selectively granted by the Home Office.
Security arrangements suggest a formal invitation from the palace may have been extended.
A slow improvement in relations between Harry and King Charles has been reported since early 2025.
Meetings between representatives of Harry and the King took place in mid-2025, indicating possible reconciliation efforts.
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Heavy rain and strong winds have been hitting Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi for several days. The weather is expected to continue, causing ongoing challenges in these areas.
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Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi have experienced near-constant rain recently.
Strong winds have accompanied the rain in these states.
The weather conditions have not improved and are expected to last.
Meteorologists are monitoring the situation and providing forecasts.
The rain and wind may cause flooding and other problems in the affected regions.
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Archaeologists in Boston have uncovered musket balls and a fort ditch linked to the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill, an important fight early in the American Revolution. They used ground-penetrating radar and careful digging to find artifacts from both American and British troops near the Bunker Hill Monument.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill happened on June 17, 1775, and was an early major battle in the American Revolution.
Archaeologists found a ditch that was part of a fort built by American patriots just hours before the battle.
Items discovered include musket balls, parts of muskets, gun flints, teacups, tobacco pipes, sleeve buttons, and a wig curler.
Some artifacts came from British soldiers who occupied the area after the battle.
No human remains have been found so far, but a forensic archaeologist is present to identify any bones.
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place mostly on Breed’s Hill, a smaller ridge near Bunker Hill.
The British won the battle but suffered heavy losses, which encouraged the American colonies to continue fighting.
A 221-foot tall white monument stands today at the site to honor the battle, with ceremonies held to remember it.
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President Donald Trump said that a new Iran peace agreement, set to be signed in Geneva, is very strong. He said the deal would stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
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President Trump spoke about an Iran peace deal signing in Geneva.
The signing was scheduled for a Friday.
Trump described the deal as “very strong.”
He said the agreement would act like a “wall” to block Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
The deal is part of U.S. efforts to control Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump expressed confidence in the deal’s success.
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About 25 years ago, many protesters gathered to oppose the G8 summit, arguing that the richest nations should not control global rules. Recent protests at the G7 summit focused on wealth inequality, highlighting growing concerns about billionaire power and weak government responses. The article reflects on how large summits and protest movements have evolved over time.
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In 2001, 200,000 people protested the G8 summit in Genoa, Italy, criticizing rich countries’ power over the world.
Police used strong security measures and force, surprising some media but not experienced activists.
At that time, Genoa was made a no-fly zone out of fear of terrorism, which was unusual before 9/11.
More recently, about 20,000 people protested the G7 summit, focusing on unfair wealth distribution.
Protesters set fire to a Tesla car, a symbol linked to Elon Musk, who recently became the first trillionaire.
Governments, including those supporting social democracy, avoid challenging billionaires’ power, instead focusing on issues like banning social media for children under 16.
Social media platforms profit by spreading misleading information, harming democracy and society.
Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz said the G7 summit was successful in showing support for Ukraine.
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Curtis Robb, a former Olympic athlete, was found not guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour and suffocation towards his wife, Sarah Robb, after a trial at Chester Crown Court. The jury decided he did not commit the alleged offences following allegations of assault and threats between 2015 and 2023.
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Curtis Robb competed in the 800m for Team GB in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.
He was accused of controlling and coercive behaviour, assault, and threatening his wife.
The alleged incidents spanned from December 2015 to August 2023.
The trial included claims that he held a pillow over his wife's face during a family holiday in 2023.
Robb denied the suffocation claim and claimed his wife was verbally and physically abusive towards him.
The jury found Curtis Robb not guilty after four hours of deliberation.
Sarah Robb is a general practitioner (GP), and Curtis Robb is an orthopaedic surgeon.
Curtis Robb was suspended from patient-facing duties after being charged in April 2025.
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