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Prince George will start attending Eton College in Berkshire this September. His father, Prince William, also went to this prestigious boarding school, which charges about £63,000 a year. Prince George is the oldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales and second in line to the British throne.
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Prince George will attend Eton College starting September.
Eton College is a well-known boarding school for boys in Berkshire, England.
Tuition fees at Eton College are approximately £63,000 each year.
Prince William, George’s father, was also a student at Eton College.
Prince George is the oldest child of Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
He is second in line to become the King after his father.
Kensington Palace made the announcement about Prince George’s schooling.
Eton College has a long history of educating members of the British Royal Family.
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In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa caused major damage in Jamaica. Several months later, people are still working to rebuild homes and communities. Rabbi Yaakov Raskin from Chabad of Jamaica spoke about the ongoing recovery efforts.
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Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica in late October 2025.
The storm caused widespread damage on the island.
Recovery and rebuilding work is continuing months after the hurricane.
Rabbi Yaakov Raskin of Chabad Jamaica is involved in supporting those affected.
Efforts focus on helping communities recover and restore normal life.
The article highlights the role of local and religious leaders in recovery.
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The European Union and the United Kingdom will hold a summit on 22 July in Brussels to discuss improving their relationship after Brexit. Key topics include a youth mobility program, trade agreements on food and farming, and cooperation on carbon emissions rules.
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The EU-UK summit on resetting relations will take place on 22 July in Brussels.
The meeting was delayed several times due to stalled talks on a youth mobility program for people under 30.
The youth mobility scheme would allow young people to work, travel, or study in each other’s countries.
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, is focusing on improving ties with the EU and supporting jobs and opportunities for young people.
A trade deal aims to remove checks and paperwork on food and farm exports to the EU, with the UK following EU standards.
Talks are ongoing about an emissions trading system to align the UK with EU rules on carbon emissions penalties.
The summit depends on progress in the youth mobility program, as the EU insists it is essential for the reset.
Some disputes remain, including the UK’s refusal to restore pre-Brexit home tuition fees for EU students.
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Cate Blanchett will be the visiting professor of contemporary theatre at Oxford University for the 2026-27 academic year. In this role, she will lead talks and workshops with students and the university community, continuing a tradition of famous theatre figures holding this position.
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Cate Blanchett is appointed as the Cameron Mackintosh visiting professor of contemporary theatre at Oxford's St Catherine’s College.
The appointment lasts for the 2026-27 academic year.
Blanchett will participate in lectures and conversations, engaging with students and others at Oxford.
Previous holders include Stephen Sondheim, Ian McKellen, and Tom Stoppard.
The role was created in 1990 thanks to a donation from theatre producer Cameron Mackintosh.
The master of St Catherine’s College praised Blanchett’s influence and commitment to cultural dialogue.
Blanchett is known for many acclaimed films and stage productions worldwide.
She has also worked as co-artistic director of the Sydney Theatre Company and guest edited BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
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Three senior British defence figures have criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not providing enough money to the military, saying this limits what the armed forces can do. The concerns came during discussions about the government’s Defence Investment Plan, which plans to add £13.5 billion over four years to military spending but is seen by some as insufficient.
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John Healey, former defence secretary, and Al Carns, former defence minister, resigned recently over their disagreement with Starmer’s defence funding plans.
Both warned that current plans do not raise defence spending quickly or enough to meet future needs, like reaching 3.5% of GDP by 2030.
Rich Knighton, the current chief of defence staff, said without more funding, the UK will have to reduce military operations in places like Europe, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
Healey called for bigger and faster changes in defence policy, not small or gradual ones.
Some Labour MPs worry Starmer is unwilling to make bold policy changes or challenge his finance minister on spending.
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, is running in a byelection promising to challenge Starmer’s leadership.
Starmer said he plans to stay in his role and fight if there is a leadership contest and highlighted recent increases in defence spending.
The Defence Investment Plan aims to improve military capability with added future funding beyond current budget rises.
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The Empire State Building’s spire was originally designed as a docking point for airships nearly 100 years ago, allowing passengers to enter the building from the air. However, strong winds made docking unsafe, so the idea was quickly abandoned, and the spire became an observation deck instead.
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The spire on the Empire State Building was meant to be a mooring mast for airships (large dirigibles) in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Passengers were supposed to board and leave airships directly at the top of the building hundreds of feet above Manhattan.
Wind conditions at the top caused problems, making it hard and dangerous for airships to dock.
Only one airship reportedly docked for a few minutes in 1931 before the plan was dropped.
The spire added height to the building, helping it become the world’s tallest skyscraper in 1931.
The building held this title for about 40 years until the World Trade Center was built.
The spire was repurposed into an observation deck offering panoramic views of New York City.
This design story reflects how ideas about transportation and city planning have changed over time.
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President Donald Trump criticized Israel's attacks on Lebanon during the G7 Summit. He said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should act more carefully because many people are dying. Trump also suggested that Syria could manage the group Hezbollah better than Israel.
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President Donald Trump spoke about Israeli attacks on Lebanon at the G7 Summit.
He said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to be more responsible in his actions.
Trump expressed concern about the high number of deaths caused by the attacks.
He mentioned that Syria might handle Hezbollah, a group active in Lebanon, better than Israel.
The G7 Summit is a meeting of leaders from seven major advanced economies.
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Qatar is trying to help keep peace in the region after the United States and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Qatar's foreign ministry shared its views on regional security, including concerns about Israel and the important Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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Qatar is actively working to avoid a return to conflict in the Middle East.
The effort follows a new agreement signed between the US and Iran.
The agreement is called a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Qatar’s foreign ministry made public statements about this situation.
They discussed issues related to regional security.
Concerns include the role of Israel in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key water passage, is part of the security discussion.
Qatar’s aim is to promote stability and prevent war.
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"Paddington The Musical" will open on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in 2027. The musical is based on the popular Paddington character from books and films.
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The musical is called "Paddington The Musical."
It will be performed on Broadway in New York City.
The theater hosting the show is the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
The opening year is 2027.
Paddington is a well-known character from children’s books and movies.
The announcement was shared by "Good Morning America" (GMA).
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Shipping companies remain cautious about using the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the route and President Trump's assurances of safety. The waterway is still considered risky due to ongoing security concerns and the U.S. naval blockade, and most shippers want clear safety guarantees before resuming normal operations.
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The U.S. and Iran are signing a memorandum to lift restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump announced the Strait would be open and safe, removing the U.S. naval blockade.
The Strait of Hormuz is vital, handling about 20% of the world's oil and gas supply before recent conflicts.
Iran's attacks on vessels caused a sharp drop in ship traffic and increased global energy prices.
The Joint Maritime Information Center says the maritime threat level remains severe until the ceasefire is fully in effect.
Some ships have started using the Strait, but traffic is still much lower than before the conflict.
Shipping companies say they need strong security assurances before increasing transit through the Strait.
Mitsui OSK Lines will not resume operations until it is sure the route is safe in practice, not just on paper.
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Fifty years ago, Black students in Soweto, South Africa, protested against a law forcing them to learn in Afrikaans, the language of the apartheid government. The protests turned violent after police attacked the students, leading to several deaths and spreading unrest that helped end apartheid years later. Today, South Africa faces challenges like poverty and unemployment, especially for Black communities, with recent tensions involving attacks on African migrants.
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The Soweto uprising began on June 16, 1976, with Black students protesting a new law requiring instruction in Afrikaans.
The protests started as peaceful marches but turned violent when police used dogs and live bullets against students.
A famous photograph shows a man carrying Zolile Hector Pieterson, a 12-year-old boy shot during the riots.
The apartheid government separated racial groups strictly, providing poor education designed to limit Black people's opportunities.
The uprising is seen as a key event that increased pressure on the apartheid government before its fall in 1994.
South Africa today is the continent’s largest economy but faces high poverty, unemployment, and crime rates, hitting Black communities hardest.
Recent anti-immigrant protests have forced many African migrants to leave South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed young people, highlighting the ongoing struggle to find economic opportunities.
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The captain of a Russian tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tonnes of oil was arrested after British forces seized the ship in the English Channel. He appeared in court charged with breaking UK sanctions against Russian oil and was kept in custody while the case moves to a higher court.
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The ship, named MV Smyrtos, was carrying about 98,000 tonnes of oil from Russia.
The vessel entered UK waters without a valid national flag, sailing under an expelled Cameroon flag.
Captain Ajay Pant, an Indian national, was arrested on June 14, 2026.
He is charged with supplying or delivering prohibited Russian oil in violation of UK sanctions.
Pant appeared in court by video and did not enter a plea; his lawyer said he was following orders.
The case will be sent to crown court, where Pant could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The tanker was stopped by Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency near the Isle of Wight.
Around 24 crew members from Georgia and India remain on board the ship, anchored off Dorset.
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At the G7 summit in Évian, leaders discussed the uncertain future of the Iran nuclear agreement reached under President Donald Trump. Questions remain about the details and impact of the deal on global security and diplomacy.
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The G7 summit took place in Évian, France.
There is ongoing uncertainty about the contents of President Trump’s Iran nuclear deal.
The deal aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Leaders at the summit are concerned about how the agreement will affect international relations.
Discussions also focused on pushing Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
The Iran deal is a key topic in global diplomacy and security talks at the G7.
The article references related topics like Ukraine, the World Cup, and new HIV drugs, but the main focus is the Iran deal.
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The United States and Iran are preparing to sign a basic agreement on Friday related to nuclear talks. Some shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has started again while people wait to see the results of these negotiations.
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The U.S. and Iran will officially sign a framework agreement on Friday.
The agreement is connected to ongoing nuclear negotiations.
The world is closely watching the outcome of these talks.
Some maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has resumed recently.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping route.
CBS News reporters Nancy Cordes and Will Todman reported on the issue.
Will Todman works at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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A ceasefire between the US and Iran has brought a fragile calm to southern Lebanon, where people are slowly returning to damaged homes after months of fighting involving Israel and Hezbollah. Despite this pause, violence has continued at a low level, and many remain uncertain if the truce will hold or end the conflict.
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Over 50,000 homes in Lebanon have been damaged or destroyed during the conflict.
Families displaced by the war in southern Lebanon began returning home after the ceasefire announcement.
A ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran aims to include a truce in Lebanon, but details are not yet public.
The conflict started when Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel in response to the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
Israel responded with heavy bombings and a military invasion in southern Lebanon.
More than 3,800 people have died in Lebanon during the war; casualties include many civilians.
About one million people remain displaced within Lebanon, mostly from the Shia Muslim community.
Israel continues to occupy around 5% of Lebanon’s territory and plans to keep its forces there indefinitely.
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The UK Ministry of Defence is looking into reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel. There were no injuries or damage, and the Russian ship involved was the Admiral Grigorovich frigate.
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The incident took place around 11:40 a.m. BST between the Isle of Wight and Normandy.
The Russian warship fired warning shots from about 500 yards away from the yacht.
The location was roughly 20 nautical miles south of the Isle of Wight, outside UK territorial waters.
No one was hurt and the yacht was not damaged.
British officials say this event is not connected to a recent operation where Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian tanker carrying sanctioned oil in the Channel.
Russian warships pass through the Channel regularly and are monitored by the Royal Navy.
The Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich is known to escort and supply Russian shadow fleet vessels in the area.
NATO reports the Admiral Grigorovich has been operating in the region for months with support from a repair ship that delivers supplies.
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The Grammy Awards are adding five new categories, including awards for best Asian pop music performance and best Latin song. These changes aim to include more music styles and artists in the awards, starting with the next ceremony.
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The Grammy Awards will introduce five new categories.
New awards include best Asian pop music performance and best Latin song.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was the first to win album of the year for a Spanish-language album.
The K-Pop song "Golden" from Demon Hunters won a Grammy for best song written for visual media.
The Recording Academy added more Korean and Latino artists to its voting panel last year.
Other new categories are best R&B collaboration, best traditional pop vocal, and best traditional folk album.
The existing R&B performance award now focuses on solo artists.
Rules for the best new artist category changed, allowing performers to be nominated up to four times instead of three.
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A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight heading to Las Vegas shortly before landing. The pilot said the fire caused some burning inside the cabin but was quickly controlled and did not impact the plane’s safe landing.
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The incident happened on a British Airways flight to Las Vegas.
A cellphone caught fire inside the airplane cabin.
The fire caused some burning or scorching inside the cabin.
The pilot managed to control the fire.
The fire did not affect the airplane’s landing process.
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The captain of a Russian oil tanker seized by British forces in the English Channel appeared in court, charged with breaking sanctions against Russia. The ship had nearly 98,000 tonnes of oil and was part of a large hidden fleet moving oil around the world.
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The oil tanker was intercepted by Royal Marine Commandos in the English Channel.
The captain, Ajay Pant, is a 38-year-old Indian national.
The tanker was sailing under the flag of Cameroon.
Pant was charged with illegally supplying Russian oil to a third country.
The vessel carried about 98,000 tonnes of oil.
Pant appeared via video link at Southampton Magistrates Court and was kept in custody.
The next court appearance is scheduled for July 16 at Bournemouth Crown Court.
The ship is linked to a 700-strong "shadow fleet" that moves oil globally.
Around 24 crew members from India and Georgia remain on the tanker anchored near Dorset.
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A UNICEF report says almost all children worldwide face at least one climate hazard, with many exposed to several. The report warns that these threats harm children's health, education, and survival, and the situation could get worse without urgent action to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Nearly all children in the world are exposed to at least one climate hazard.
About half of the world’s children face three or more climate threats.
Climate hazards include heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, floods, and air pollution.
1.8 billion children are at risk from droughts, and 1.2 billion from extreme heat.
Nearly every child is exposed to air pollution; around one billion are at risk from malaria.
Many countries experienced record heatwaves recently, linked to climate change.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to reduce risks.
The United States, under President Donald Trump, withdrew from the Paris Agreement for the second time in January.
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