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The European Union added over 80 people and organizations to its sanctions list because of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Among those targeted is Georgiy Shevkunov, a senior Russian Orthodox Church bishop known as President Putin’s "confessor," accused of spreading Russian propaganda supporting the invasion.
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The EU sanctioned more than 80 people and groups tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Georgiy Shevkunov, also called Metropolitan Tikhon, is a senior Russian Orthodox Church bishop.
Shevkunov is known in Russia as Putin’s "confessor," though he has not confirmed this title.
He was named Metropolitan of Crimea, a region Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
The EU accused him of spreading Russian propaganda to justify the war in Ukraine.
Sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on funding the sanctioned individuals and groups.
The sanctions also target manufacturers of military equipment, Russian propagandists, oil exporters funding the war, and officials linked to the poisoning of opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
The sanctions aim to pressure Russia to stop the war and weaken its military economy.
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Singer Bonnie Tyler is out of a coma following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal but remains very unwell in intensive care. Doctors say her condition is slowly improving and they are confident she will recover, though it will take time.
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Bonnie Tyler, 75, had emergency intestinal surgery in Faro, Portugal, in May.
She was placed in an induced coma to help her recover.
Tyler is now awake but still very ill and staying in intensive care.
Doctors are confident she will recover, but progress is slow.
Her summer tour dates are cancelled or postponed; some autumn shows may still happen.
Tyler and her team thanked fans for their support and asked for privacy.
Bonnie Tyler became famous for her 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which recently passed 1 billion streams.
She was made an MBE in 2023 for her contributions to music.
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More than 1,000 civilians in Sudan have died from drone attacks in the first five months of 2026, as reported by the United Nations. The Sudan civil war, ongoing since April 2023, has seen an increase in drone use, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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Over 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan in early 2026.
The conflict began in April 2023 between Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
The war started in the capital Khartoum and has spread to other parts of Sudan.
About 13.6 million people are displaced, and millions more need health care and food aid.
Estimates of total deaths vary, with some groups reporting between 56,000 and 150,000 people killed.
Reports mention widespread sexual violence and ethnic killings in the fighting.
Both sides have increasingly used drones, including fighting with drones against each other.
There are growing concerns about the use of autonomous weapons and calls for international rules to prevent war crimes.
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The UK government announced it will ban children under 16 from using social media platforms. This law aims to protect young people from potential online harms by setting a strict age limit for access to certain apps and websites.
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The UK is banning social media use for children under 16 years old.
This policy was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The UK is the fifth country to implement such a strict age-based social media restriction.
The goal is to protect children from risks that can come with using social media.
The ban will affect access to major social media platforms and applications.
Other countries with similar rules have introduced age limits to help keep kids safe online.
The policy is part of broader efforts by the UK to improve online safety for youth.
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Drone strikes have killed more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan during the first five months of 2026, according to the United Nations. The conflict, which began in 2023 between Sudan’s military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has grown deadlier, with increased drone attacks targeting civilians and infrastructure.
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Over 1,000 civilians were killed by drone strikes in Sudan from January to May 2026.
The Sudan war began in April 2023 due to a power struggle between the military and Rapid Support Forces.
The war has caused at least 59,000 deaths over three years, with actual numbers likely higher.
In 2025, drone-related deaths rose by 600%, and drone attacks increased by 81% compared to 2024.
Drones have targeted civilian places such as hospitals, schools, markets, and displacement camps.
The conflict has caused a major humanitarian crisis, with about 34 million people needing help.
There have been widespread reports of rape and sexual violence during the conflict.
International officials are calling for an end to drone attacks and efforts to document war crimes.
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Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, plans to build a $1.4 billion luxury resort on a remote island in Albania. This development has caused large protests in Albania, with people expressing concern about selling their land to foreign investors.
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Jared Kushner is the founder of an investment firm called Affinity Partners.
He is working on a $1.4 billion luxury resort project on an Albanian island.
The island has been nicknamed "Kushner Island" by locals.
Many Albanians are protesting the project, saying "Albania is not for sale."
Protesters worry the project may lead to loss of control over their land.
The resort project has sparked debate about Albania’s future and foreign investment.
The news was covered in a podcast episode with multiple journalists and producers involved.
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President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps to join world leaders at the G7 summit. He announced a new agreement that aims to end the U.S. war with Iran, despite recent tensions in the region.
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President Trump is attending the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
He announced a deal intended to end the U.S. war with Iran.
Talks between Trump and other leaders at the summit began at 1 p.m. EDT.
Iranian officials and Trump had discussed progress on the deal for several days.
Conflict continued with new attacks between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants just before the deal.
The war has lasted 15 weeks and caused a rise in global energy prices.
Some G7 leaders have criticized President Trump's handling of the conflict.
The announcement included stopping the U.S. naval blockade related to the conflict.
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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) found that some of its staff sexually abused at least 59 Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad, offering food or jobs in exchange for sex. The abuses happened around 2024 during the ongoing civil war in Sudan, and some victims did not report the abuse because they feared losing access to aid.
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MSF staff were accused of sexual abuse involving at least 59 Sudanese refugees.
Some victims were young girls.
Food or jobs were sometimes offered in exchange for sex.
The abuse took place in eastern Chad, around 2024.
MSF has fired 18 staff members linked to the abuse.
Some perpetrators were not identified by MSF.
Victims often feared reporting abuse due to possible loss of aid.
MSF admitted complaints procedures were mostly ineffective.
Sudan’s civil war started three years ago and has caused a major humanitarian crisis with millions displaced.
Sexual violence has been widespread during the conflict, affecting men, women, and children.
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The UK government plans to ban social media use for children under 16, starting next spring. Popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook will be blocked for under-16 users. The ban aims to protect children online, but parents have mixed reactions about its effectiveness and impact.
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The UK government announces a ban on social media use for people under 16 years old.
The ban will cover platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook.
It targets “user-to-user platforms” that allow social interaction and sharing of content.
The ban is expected to start in spring next year.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer supports the move as a way to protect children.
Some parents feel relief and see the ban as a positive change for safety.
Other parents worry children will bypass the ban using tools like VPNs (which hide location online).
Some believe the ban shifts responsibility away from social media companies onto children.
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President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance signed an agreement with Iran, along with Mohammad Bagher-Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian Parliament. The full details of this agreement, called a memorandum of understanding (MOU), will be shared within the next one to two days.
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President Trump and Vice President Vance signed an MOU with Iran on Sunday.
Mohammad Bagher-Ghalibaf signed the agreement on behalf of Iran.
Bagher-Ghalibaf is the speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Senior U.S. officials announced the signing on Monday.
The complete details of the memorandum will be made public within 24 to 48 hours.
The MOU represents a formal agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
No further information about the content of the agreement was provided yet.
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The Group of Seven (G7) has influenced the global economy and world order for almost 50 years. However, the global situation is changing with new powerful countries emerging, ongoing wars, rising trade disputes, and older alliances facing challenges during the G7 summit in France.
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The G7 is a group of seven major advanced economies that has shaped global affairs for nearly 50 years.
The current global economic influence is spreading to new countries outside the G7.
The G7 leaders held their annual meeting in Evian-les-Bains, France.
There are ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East during the summit.
Trade tensions between countries are increasing.
Long-standing international alliances are facing difficulties.
The institutions created after World War II to manage global order are being questioned.
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The United States and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aiming to reduce conflict in the Middle East. The deal includes a ceasefire extension and ends blockades in the Strait of Hormuz but does not fully resolve deeper issues like Iran's nuclear program or support for allied groups.
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The U.S. and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding to ease tensions after a costly conflict.
The agreement includes a 60-day ceasefire extension.
Both sides agree to end blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
The MoU does not clearly address Iran’s nuclear activities or its support for groups like Hezbollah.
The U.S. eliminated some of Iran's top leaders and damaged parts of its military during the conflict.
Iran claims it has survived pressure from both the U.S. and Israel and increased its regional influence.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. might ease some sanctions if Iran makes long-term commitments, but details are unclear.
President Trump described the deal as preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, contrasting it with the 2015 nuclear agreement.
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A beagle breeding farm in Wisconsin called Ridglan Farms is closing. A Florida rescue group, Big Dog Ranch Rescue, is taking in the remaining 475 beagles to care for them and prepare them for adoption.
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Ridglan Farms is a beagle breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue bought about 1,500 beagles from the farm in April.
The farm has around 2,000 beagles in total, with the remaining 475 now being transferred.
The transfer and closure process is expected to be done by August.
The rescue group will spay and neuter the dogs and send some to other rescues.
Animal activists have protested the farm for years, wanting the dogs adopted, not sold for research.
Ridglan Farms agreed to give up its breeding license as part of a deal to avoid charges of animal mistreatment.
The farm denies mistreatment, but a prosecutor found violations in eye procedure standards.
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Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million by 2050. The proposal was supported by the Swiss People’s Party but opposed by most voters due to concerns it could harm Switzerland’s economy and its agreements with the European Union (EU).
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Swiss voters held a referendum on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million.
Nearly 55% voted against the population cap, while about 45% supported it.
The proposal aimed to slow population growth to reduce pressure on housing and public services.
The Swiss People’s Party backed the measure, arguing population growth strains infrastructure and threatens cultural traditions.
Opponents warned the cap could damage the economy and risk Switzerland’s trade and movement agreements with the EU.
Switzerland is not part of the EU but has bilateral agreements allowing free movement of people and trade access.
Swiss population grew from 7.3 million in 2002 to over 9 million in 2025, partly due to freer movement with the EU.
Many Swiss people worry about immigration but also value maintaining close ties with the EU and controlling immigration numbers.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke live on "Good Morning America" about a new agreement between the United States and Iran announced by President Donald Trump. The agreement aims to address ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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Vice President JD Vance discussed the U.S.-Iran agreement on a national news show.
President Donald Trump announced the agreement.
The deal is intended to reduce conflict and improve relations between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump described the ceasefire agreement with Iran as "now complete."
Analysts say some parts of the peace deal will take weeks to implement.
The announcement happened while President Trump was attending a G7 summit.
Peace talks and agreements between the U.S. and Iran are significant for international security.
The situation remains closely watched by global political leaders.
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Actors Tim Allen and Tom Hanks, who provide the voices for Woody and Buzz Lightyear, talked about the new movie "Toy Story 5" in an interview with ABC News. They discussed the upcoming installment of the popular animated movie series.
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Tim Allen and Tom Hanks are the voice actors for Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
They gave an interview about "Toy Story 5" to ABC News.
"Toy Story 5" is the latest movie in the well-known "Toy Story" series.
The interview was conducted by ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.
The article was published on June 15, 2026.
The "Toy Story" franchise is popular and beloved around the world.
The interview focused on the newest movie's release and story.
No further details about the plot or release date were provided in this excerpt.
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Britain’s Court of Appeal decided that the government was right to label the group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. This decision reversed an earlier ruling by the High Court that had challenged the ban on the group.
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The Court of Appeal in the UK upheld the ban on Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is described by the UK government as a terrorist organization.
The High Court had previously ruled against this ban in February.
The Appeal Court found the government’s proscription lawful.
The case involves a legal dispute about how activist groups are classified in the UK.
Al Jazeera reporter Ava Warriner covered the story.
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President Donald Trump attended the annual G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, where he met with other world leaders. Discussions at the summit included topics related to Iran and potential impacts on peace and security.
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The G7 summit took place in Évian-les-Bains, France.
President Donald Trump participated in official meetings with G7 leaders.
Discussions at the summit covered issues involving Iran.
Analysts commented on the challenges of Iran giving up its nuclear program.
There were talks about a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Some experts expect the detailed steps of any peace deal to take weeks to finalize.
The summit aimed to address global political and security concerns.
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Jakob Nowell, who sings for the band Sublime alongside original members, says their new music is connecting well with fans old and new. The band recently released new songs and an album called Until The Sun Explodes, which reflects on Sublime’s history and Nowell’s personal tribute to his late father.
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Jakob Nowell is the current singer for Sublime, working with original members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh.
Their new material includes the song “Ensenada” and the album Until The Sun Explodes.
The single “Ensenada” received strong support from both longtime and younger fans.
The band’s new songs have appeared on alternative radio charts.
Nowell has been part of the band for two years and feels more comfortable performing with them now.
The album acts as a reflection on Sublime’s history and a personal message from Nowell to his father and fans.
Until The Sun Explodes blends modern sounds with the classic style Sublime is known for.
The album’s release coincides with the 30th anniversary of Sublime’s self-titled album.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was convicted of multiple crimes including two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. The trial attracted significant public attention, and Høiby plans to appeal the verdict.
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Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
He was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo.
The convictions include two counts of rape, one in 2018 at a royal estate and another in 2024 in Oslo.
He was found guilty of 34 out of 40 charges, including assault and abuse in close relationships.
Høiby was acquitted of two other rape charges.
The trial lasted six weeks and ended in March 2024.
Høiby is not a working royal but has been closely linked to the Norwegian royal family.
Public support for the Norwegian royal family fell to a record low during the trial but has since slightly improved.
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