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Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to pass a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM). The law was approved unanimously by the Senate and now awaits the president’s signature. FGM is a harmful practice mainly found in Indigenous Embera communities in Colombia.
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Colombia’s Senate passed Bill 440, which prohibits female genital mutilation nationwide.
The bill was supported unanimously after four debates and two years of effort.
President Gustavo Petro must now approve the law for it to take effect.
FGM involves cutting or removing female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
The World Health Organization calls FGM a human rights violation.
Around 230 million women and girls worldwide have experienced FGM.
In Colombia, FGM is mainly practiced in Indigenous Embera communities in Choco and Risaralda.
The issue came to public attention after two girls died from infected FGM wounds in 2007.
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A mother from Cambridgeshire hopes to see justice in the Dominican Republic for her daughter Lindsay de Feliz, who was found murdered in 2019. A retrial will take place after a previous trial acquitted her husband, his sons, and another man.
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Lindsay de Feliz, 64, was found in a shallow grave near her home in the Dominican Republic in December 2019.
Her mother, Shirley Firth, aged 94, is seeking justice through a new trial.
Lindsay’s husband, his two sons, and another man were acquitted in an earlier trial related to her murder.
The acquittal was appealed, and the supreme court ordered a new trial with different judges.
Lindsay was an author and wrote memoirs about her life after moving from the UK to the Dominican Republic.
She was a scuba diving instructor before being unable to work due to an injury from a robbery.
Lindsay shared with friends that she feared for her life before she died.
The British Foreign Office is helping the family and working with Dominican authorities.
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The article discusses California's long history of resource extraction, starting with the 1848 Gold Rush that brought many people seeking fortune. It explains how this history of taking natural resources has continued over time with the mining of water for agriculture and the use of large amounts of water and energy by technology companies, linking these activities to environmental damage and social impacts.
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The California Gold Rush began in January 1848 when James Marshall found gold near the American River.
About 80,000 people from many backgrounds came to California seeking wealth from gold.
Most of the gold profits went to wealthy San Francisco industrialists, while discoverer James Marshall died poor.
Hydraulic mining damaged the Sierra Nevada environment and was banned by a judge in 1884; its damage site is now a historic park.
California continues to heavily extract natural resources, notably water for farming nuts, fruits, and vegetables in the San Joaquin Valley.
Farming has caused land to sink due to overuse of underground water (aquifers).
Technology companies in Silicon Valley use large amounts of water and electricity to power data centers, including those operating artificial intelligence systems.
The article connects ongoing extraction practices in California to broader environmental and social concerns.
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The UK Armed Forces stopped a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker from passing through the English Channel. This action affects Russia amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
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The UK intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker on Sunday.
The event took place in the English Channel.
The interception was ordered by UK authorities early in the morning.
The shadow fleet refers to ships operating to hide their true ownership or mission.
The action is related to Russia’s war with Ukraine, which has lasted over four years.
The interception aims to disrupt Russian supply or trade linked to the conflict.
It is seen as a setback for the Russian government (Kremlin).
The English Channel is a key waterway between the UK and mainland Europe.
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Iran and the United States are close to signing a first-stage deal after months of tension. While some in Iran welcome the potential agreement, hardliners inside the country and voices from Israel strongly oppose it.
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Iran’s currency, the rial, strengthened slightly against the US dollar after talks of a deal with the US.
The price of gold in Iran dropped about 5 percent despite frozen international markets.
Tehran Stock Exchange hit a new high after reopening following a three-month shutdown.
Many Iranians continue to buy foreign currency like dollars and euros due to high inflation and rising prices.
President Donald Trump said the Iran deal would be signed soon, but Iranian officials showed mixed reactions.
Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to help finalize the deal negotiations.
Hardliners in Iran, including some parliament members and religious leaders, urged the government not to make big concessions and opposed signing on President Trump’s birthday.
Pro-establishment groups protested against the deal and criticized Iranian officials leading the talks.
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Royal Marine Commandos and the National Crime Agency, supported by the Royal Air Force, boarded a Russian oil tanker called Smyrtos in the English Channel. The operation lasted six hours, and the tanker is now held off the south coast of England for investigation.
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The operation took place early Sunday morning in the English Channel.
Royal Marine Commandos led the boarding, with support from the National Crime Agency and the RAF.
The Russian tanker involved is named Smyrtos.
This was the first operation of its kind carried out by the UK armed forces.
The tanker will be held and monitored near the south coast of England.
The Ministry of Defence announced the ongoing investigation related to the tanker.
The event occurred amid a week of government resignations over defence investment plans.
The operation highlights UK efforts to control and investigate foreign vessels in its waters.
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Millions of people in parts of California, Oregon, and Washington are under extreme heat warnings because temperatures are expected to be dangerously high with little cooler relief at night. Authorities advise people to stay cool, drink water, avoid strenuous activities, and seek air-conditioned places to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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Extreme heat warnings are in effect from Sunday morning to Tuesday evening.
Northern California could reach temperatures up to 110°F with nights staying in the 70s.
Oregon and Washington areas can expect highs between 95°F and 100°F, with nights in the low-to-mid 60s.
This heat wave is unusual due to high overnight temperatures that prevent the body from cooling down.
The National Weather Service calls this a “Major Heat Risk” for those without cooling or proper hydration.
People are urged to stay indoors, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat, and check on vulnerable individuals like elderly and children.
Cooling centers in public air-conditioned buildings are available for those without home air conditioning.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, and heat exhaustion.
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Scientists studied DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found in Tuscany, Italy, revealing that the grapevine varieties were part of the Roman Empire’s advanced farming system. The research showed that white grapes were most common at the site, which was surprising because the region today is known for red wines.
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DNA was extracted from grape seeds found in ancient wells at Cetamura del Chianti, Tuscany.
The seeds dated from around 300 BC to 300 AD, covering Etruscan and Roman times.
Most seeds belonged to one grape variety that was passed down from the Etruscans to the Romans.
Genetic tests showed this main grape produced white grapes, not red.
The site later had new grape varieties likely introduced from other parts of the Roman Empire.
The dominant vine at Cetamura was related to ancient grapes found in southern France.
This research shows that the Roman Empire had a widespread network for agriculture and wine-making.
Today’s famous red Chianti wines came after these ancient white grape varieties.
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A tourist train overturned in Cártama, Spain, injuring 17 people during a local food and drink festival. Four injured passengers, including three children, were taken to the hospital, but none had serious injuries.
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The accident happened around 9:30 PM local time on a Saturday.
The train was part of a free service during the annual "Ruta de la Tapa y el Cóctel" event.
About 30 passengers were on the train when one wagon overturned while turning at a road crossing.
Emergency teams treated the injured at the scene and transported four to a nearby hospital.
The cause of the accident is still unknown and under investigation.
The event encourages visitors to try food and drinks at local businesses, earning stamps for a raffle.
The train service was suspended temporarily after the accident.
Cártama is a town close to Málaga and Marbella in southern Spain.
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Israel carried out airstrikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting what it called Hezbollah facilities, in response to gunfire across the border. This happened as Israel continued military actions in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced that a deal to end the war with Iran is expected to be signed soon.
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Israel bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The target was what Israel called Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
The strikes were a response to cross-border fire from Lebanon.
Israel has been making incursions and daily attacks in southern Lebanon.
There is a supposed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that Israel is violating.
President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war involving Iran will be signed on Sunday.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
The situation involves ongoing conflict between Israel and groups in Lebanon backed by Iran.
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A strong earthquake in the southern Philippines raised the seabed by up to 2 meters, exposing coral reefs and harming marine life. The 7.8-magnitude quake caused at least 61 deaths and left 40 people missing.
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The earthquake struck southern Mindanao island with a magnitude of 7.8.
At least 61 people died, and around 40 remain missing.
The seabed rose by as much as 2 meters due to a geological event called coastal uplift.
The shoreline extended by up to 200 meters in some areas.
Coral reefs and seagrass beds were exposed, leading to the death of marine animals like fish, eels, clams, and shells.
The Cotabato Trench, located about 50 km off Mindanao's coast, caused the uplift by shifting.
Local residents reported the seabed changes and were worried about fumes from decaying sea creatures.
Survey teams are still evaluating the full area affected by the uplift.
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Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million people. Early results show about 55% voted against the measure, while 45% supported it.
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The proposal came from the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which opposes immigration.
Switzerland’s population has grown from 7.3 million in 2002 to 9.1 million today.
About 27% of Swiss residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Supporters of the cap believed it would ease problems with transport, housing, and the environment.
Opponents worried about losing workers in tourism, health care, and other important sectors.
Business leaders were concerned that the cap could end Switzerland’s free movement agreement with the European Union.
Ending this agreement would risk Switzerland losing access to the EU’s single market, where many Swiss products are sold.
Switzerland uses a system of direct democracy, meaning citizens vote directly on major decisions after gathering enough signatures.
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The European Union will start membership talks with Ukraine again on Monday. This follows Hungary lifting its veto, which had blocked the process due to the previous Hungarian leader’s pro-Russian stance.
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The EU will resume membership discussions with Ukraine on Monday.
Hungary had previously blocked these talks with a veto.
The veto was lifted after the previous Hungarian leader, who was pro-Russian, was replaced.
Ukraine is seeking to join the European Union.
The EU talks had been paused until Hungary removed its opposition.
This development is part of ongoing international efforts related to Ukraine and the EU.
The news was announced on June 14, 2026.
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Campaigners in Jamaica are taking the government to court to stop it from limiting public access to several beaches. They say privatizing these beaches benefits big hotel companies and tourists but hurts local people who rely on the sea for food, work, and recreation.
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The campaign is led by Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (Jabbem), formed in 2020 after protests against beach closures.
Five court cases will address beach privatization at Mammee Bay, Little Dunn’s River, Blue Lagoon, Bob Marley beach, and Flankers/Providence beach.
The campaigners want to end the 1956 Beach Control Act that requires government permission for beach use, a law made when Jamaica was a British colony.
They argue the law supports a tourism industry that mainly benefits wealthy investors and foreign companies, not local communities.
Many locals, including fishermen and craft sellers, report their livelihoods are harmed by limited beach access.
The government says tourism supports over 100,000 jobs and benefits more than 10% of the population through related industries.
Recent developments have included requirements for public beach access corridors, but campaigners feel proposed policies still restrict true public rights.
The Prime Minister has proposed a new beach access policy, but campaigners say it falls short by allowing developers to control beach access through licenses.
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Communities in Jamaica are fighting for access to local beaches that have been blocked or restricted due to large all-inclusive tourism developments. Activists say these developments benefit wealthy outsiders and elites while keeping many Jamaicans away from places important for their culture and livelihood. Legal battles are underway over access to several beaches, highlighting long-standing issues with land rights and tourism policies.
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Mammee Bay and other beaches in Jamaica have been blocked by fences and security due to all-inclusive hotel projects.
Local people have protested and tried to reclaim access but faced obstacles like concrete walls and security forces.
Some protests were met with violence, including gunshots to disperse people.
Five court cases about beach access are scheduled, involving multiple locations including Mammee Bay, Little Dunn’s River, Blue Lagoon, Bob Marley beach, and Flankers/Providence beach.
Many beaches are on "crown land" once owned by the British monarchy and now controlled by the Jamaican government.
The 1956 Beach Control Act governs these lands and requires government permission for development or use.
Activists call the tourism model "plantation tourism" because it exploits local workers and concentrates wealth with elites and foreign investors.
In Portland, locals accuse authorities of misleading them by closing public access to Blue Lagoon under false promises, intending to build private homes instead.
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Nigel Farage said he wants to stop foreign nationals from using social housing in the UK and deport those who cannot find private homes after three months. He made these statements ahead of a byelection in Makerfield, where his Reform UK party is competing against other parties, including a far-right group called Restore Britain.
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Farage said foreign nationals would be banned from social housing and welfare benefits.
If foreign nationals cannot find private housing after three months, they could be deported.
Farage wants to give priority for social housing to veterans and long-term local residents.
He opposes diversity and inclusion policies and plans to end the Equality Act.
Reform UK wants job and university admissions to be based only on merit, without consideration of race, sex, age, or sexuality.
Reform UK also plans limits on hiring of foreign doctors.
Recent polls show Reform UK and the far-right Restore Britain splitting the right-wing vote in Makerfield.
The Labour candidate, Andy Burnham, leads in the polls ahead of the byelection.
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The G7 meeting will start in France this Monday. President Donald Trump will meet Middle Eastern leaders and have a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the summit.
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The G7 summit begins in France on Monday.
President Donald Trump will attend the summit.
Trump plans to meet with leaders from Middle Eastern countries.
He will also have a working session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
The meeting is part of the wider G7 discussions involving major world economies.
The article mentions other recent international news to provide context, but the focus is on the G7 summit.
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Swiss voters will vote on Sunday about a proposal to limit the country’s population to 10 million people. This idea is supported by a right-wing party and aims to reduce immigration. Another vote will cover rules about refusing military service for moral reasons.
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The vote will decide on a population cap of 10 million in Switzerland.
The population cap proposal is linked to limiting immigration.
A right-wing party supports this population cap vote.
There is a separate referendum about restricting conscientious objection to military service, meaning fewer people might be allowed to refuse military duty due to moral beliefs.
Swiss voters will cast ballots on both issues on the same day.
The issue of immigration and population growth is a current topic of debate in Switzerland.
The referendum reflects concerns about rapid population increase in the country.
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Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda said he is willing to make changes to the current peace process started by President Gustavo Petro. Cepeda supports peace efforts but acknowledges that improvements might be needed.
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Ivan Cepeda is a left-wing candidate running for president in Colombia.
He supports the peace process initiated by the current President Gustavo Petro.
Cepeda is open to modifying or improving the peace process.
The peace process has faced criticism from some groups.
Gustavo Petro is the outgoing President of Colombia.
The article was issued on June 14, 2026.
The peace process aims to reduce conflict and violence in Colombia.
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Authorities in Geneva and nearby French towns are increasing security measures ahead of the G7 summit from June 15-17, 2026. Shops in Geneva are boarding up windows to prepare for protests, while police and military forces from both Switzerland and France are patrolling the area to prevent violence during planned demonstrations.
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The G7 summit will be held June 15-17, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France, near Lake Geneva.
The summit will focus on issues like the Middle East, Ukraine, and world economic problems.
Various activist groups plan protests on June 14 and 15, including environmentalists and anti-capitalists.
Shops and businesses in downtown Geneva boarded up windows to protect from potential damage.
Swiss authorities will deploy about 4,000 military personnel to assist local police.
French forces will deploy over 13,000 police and gendarmerie officers for security.
Border control between France and Switzerland is tightening, with many crossings closed.
A flotilla of about 20 boats displayed anti-G7 and pro-Palestinian messages on Lake Geneva recently.
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