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A very dangerous tornado was confirmed near Washburn, Illinois, moving northeast at 45 mph on Thursday evening. The National Weather Service warned people in several communities to take shelter immediately as the tornado could cause severe damage and pose a deadly risk.
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The tornado was near Washburn, about 7 miles east of Chillicothe, Illinois.
It moved northeast at 45 mph around 5:01 p.m. CDT on Thursday.
Tornado warning was active until 5:45 p.m. CDT for Marshall and north-central Woodford counties.
Communities in the storm’s path include Washburn, Varna, Toluca, Wenona, La Rose, Low Point, and Lake Wildwood.
The National Weather Service called the event “particularly dangerous” and life-threatening.
Flying debris and destruction of mobile homes were expected.
People were advised to take shelter in basements or interior rooms on the lowest floor, away from windows.
Trained weather spotters confirmed the tornado on the ground.
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A counter-terrorism unit is investigating after three people were stabbed at a school in Manchester. A 14-year-old girl was arrested, and the injuries to the victims were not serious.
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The incident happened at the Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester.
Two 14-year-old students and one 27-year-old staff member were stabbed.
A 14-year-old girl was arrested and held under the Mental Health Act.
Police say the injuries were stab wounds but are not serious.
Investigators have not confirmed the attack was terrorism but are looking into all possibilities.
The school went into lockdown during the incident to keep students safe.
All injured people have been discharged from the hospital.
Parents reported limited communication from the school during the incident.
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Severe storms hit the Midwest, causing power outages, building damage, and flight delays, and leading to one death in Iowa. At the same time, a heat wave with high temperatures and humidity affected parts of the East Coast, prompting heat emergencies and safety warnings.
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Tornadoes were reported in northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois on Wednesday.
A 54-year-old man died in Des Moines, Iowa, when a tree fell on him during the storms.
Hundreds of thousands lost power across the Midwest.
Two buildings at an animal shelter in Springfield, Illinois, were heavily damaged, but no animals or people were hurt.
Flights were delayed or canceled at airports including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway, Philadelphia, and New York’s JFK.
Severe weather warnings, including tornado watches, were in place for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin on Thursday.
The East Coast experienced very hot temperatures with humidity making it feel hotter, leading Philadelphia to declare a heat health emergency.
Cooling centers and outreach efforts were activated in cities like Philadelphia and New York City to help vulnerable populations handle the heat.
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"The Furious" is a new martial arts movie starring Joe Taslim from Indonesia and Xie Miao from China. The film, directed by Japan's Kenji Tanigaki and shot in Thailand, follows two men trying to rescue their kidnapped family members from human traffickers, with lots of intense fight scenes.
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The movie "The Furious" features actors from across Asia, including Joe Taslim and Xie Miao.
The director is Kenji Tanigaki from Japan.
Filming took place in Thailand, using a Hong Kong style of movie production.
Joe Taslim plays a reporter whose wife disappears during an investigation of human traffickers.
Xie Miao plays a father whose daughter is kidnapped by the same criminals.
The story centers on their fight to rescue their loved ones through martial arts battles.
The film is known for its unique fight scenes, combining judo and animated, video game-like attacks.
Joe Taslim also stars in the upcoming 2026 movie "Mortal Kombat II" as Noob Saibot.
"The Furious" will be released in theaters on June 12.
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Episode 9 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 12, 2026. It will be available to stream on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET, and new episodes air daily except Tuesdays throughout the summer.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 9 premieres on June 12, 2026.
The episode will be available on Hulu with a subscription starting at $11.99 per month.
New episodes air every day except Tuesdays during the summer.
Episode 9 is approximately 80 minutes long.
The episode features relationship struggles involving islanders Lorenzo, Priya, Jasmine, Sam, Victoria, and Namibia.
Some islanders work on trust and deepen connections, such as Ope trying to regain Angelista’s trust and Lola and Sean advancing their relationship.
The original cast includes Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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The United States and Iran are expected to have 60 days to reach a formal deal after signing a letter of intent. President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes against Iran were canceled, and a peace agreement has been made.
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The U.S. and Iran signed a letter of intent to start negotiations.
Both sides have 60 days to finalize a deal.
President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran.
The announcement came just hours before the attacks were to happen.
A peace agreement between the U.S. and Tehran has been reached.
CBS News reporters provided updates on the situation.
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The British armed forces minister and former Defence Secretary John Healey have both resigned due to disagreements with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over military funding. The resignations highlight ongoing disputes about whether the defence investment plan provides enough money to keep the country safe.
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Armed forces minister Al Carns resigned, saying the defence plan is not well funded or strong enough.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey quit earlier, stating the proposed military spending is too low to protect the country.
Dan Jarvis was appointed as the new Defence Secretary to replace Healey.
Labour MP Pamela Nash, Healey's assistant, also resigned citing delays and funding issues harming public trust.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the defence funding plan, saying it will give the military needed resources.
The defence investment plan has faced several delays and must be finalized before a NATO summit in Turkey.
The government plans to increase defence spending by about £13.5 billion over four years, which some say is still insufficient.
These resignations come amid political instability and leadership challenges within Sir Keir’s Labour party.
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A man has been charged with kidnapping and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Sydney, Australia, whose body has not been found. The woman disappeared after telling family she was meeting a relative, and her car was found the next day in Winston Hills.
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The woman, aged 58, went missing in Sydney’s northwest on Tuesday.
She last spoke to family around 4:50 pm Monday, saying she would meet a relative in Winston Hills.
Her car was found the next morning in Winston Hills, about 28 km west of Sydney.
Police began investigating on Thursday and arrested a 33-year-old man.
The man was found sitting in a white Toyota Hilux in bushland near Tomerong, south of Nowra.
The woman’s body has not been found yet.
The man was charged with murder and refused bail.
He is scheduled to appear in bail court on Friday.
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President Donald Trump announced he stopped plans for new military strikes on Iran because negotiators are close to extending a fragile ceasefire that started in April 2026. The ceasefire extension would allow more time to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and possibly end the conflict that began in February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
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President Trump initially threatened to escalate the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil and gas industries.
Trump later said negotiations had reached a high level of approval by Iranian leaders and a deal was near.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated mediators are active, but no final agreement has been made yet.
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, after joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
The main issues in talks include Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipping.
The ceasefire started in April 2026 and is fragile, with ongoing attempts to extend it.
Recent back-and-forth attacks between the U.S. and Iran raised fears of a full-scale war.
Trump described the situation as a “great settlement” but gave few details about the agreement.
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President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran because of progress toward a possible agreement. An expert from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said the U.S. could capture Kharg Island if needed, but it would come at a financial and resource cost.
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President Trump stopped planned strikes on Iran on Thursday.
The decision was based on progress toward a potential deal with Iran.
Jon Alterman from CSIS spoke about the situation on CBS News.
Kharg Island is a strategic location related to the Iran conflict.
The U.S. has the capability to take control of Kharg Island.
Taking the island would involve significant costs.
The discussion focused on U.S. military options and strategy regarding Iran.
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England, Wales, and Northern Ireland plan to introduce a new natural history GCSE for school pupils. The course will cover UK wildlife habitats, human impact on nature, climate change, and practical activities like planting wildflower gardens.
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The natural history GCSE will teach students about biodiversity loss, climate change, and conservation.
Students will study UK habitats, human effects on nature like fishing and deforestation, and climate issues.
The course requires at least 20 hours of outdoor fieldwork, which can happen on school grounds or local parks.
The subject aims to inspire learning about local wildlife and encourage practical actions to support nature.
The government wants the GCSE to be affordable and accessible to all pupils, avoiding expensive trips.
The qualification will complement existing subjects like geography and focus on hands-on learning.
The Natural History Museum helped design the curriculum and supports learning beyond books.
The course will start alongside other updated GCSEs following a recent curriculum review.
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After two nights of violence in Northern Ireland triggered by a knife attack in Belfast, protests on the third night happened without problems. Police increased their presence and used officers from other parts of the UK to prevent further trouble.
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About 170 people protested peacefully in Whiteabbey on Thursday evening.
Around 100 people blocked a road in east Belfast, also without incidents.
Violence broke out on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with homes, businesses, and vehicles attacked.
Police reported 12 officers injured and 16 people arrested during Wednesday’s unrest.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland brought in extra officers, including help from other UK police forces.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said social media, not paramilitary groups, seemed to be driving the unrest.
The police warned they would use water cannon, dogs, and many officers to keep order if needed.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill spoke against racist attacks and praised community support during the unrest.
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The United States and Iran are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding early next week to begin talks on a long-term agreement. This deal aims to stop Iran from enriching uranium and dismantle its nuclear sites in exchange for phased financial relief, while also addressing issues like reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe trade.
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The memorandum of understanding will start 60 days of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with possible extensions.
Iran is expected to agree not to enrich uranium and to dismantle nuclear sites for 15-20 years.
In return, Iran would receive financial relief over time based on their compliance.
President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, citing progress on the deal approved by all parties except Iran itself.
The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of international trade.
Vice President JD Vance will attend the signing, which might happen soon in Europe; President Trump will not attend.
Iran’s official sources deny that any memorandum text has yet been approved.
The agreement would allow UN nuclear inspectors to handle leftover nuclear material at bombed Iranian sites.
The conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon and its impact on regional stability is briefly mentioned in the talks.
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Colin Farrell revealed that his character, the Penguin, will appear in only two scenes in the upcoming movie "The Batman: Part II." Fans have expressed surprise and disappointment since Farrell’s Penguin was popular in the first movie and its spinoff series. The new movie will also feature actors like Sebastian Stan playing Harvey Dent, indicating a shift in focus.
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Colin Farrell will play the Penguin in only two scenes in "The Batman: Part II."
Farrell praised the script as dark, complex, and emotional.
Fans reacted with disappointment about Farrell’s limited screen time.
The first Batman movie starred Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, and Paul Dano.
Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, and Brian Tyree Henry are new additions to the sequel’s cast.
Sebastian Stan will play Harvey Dent, who becomes Two-Face, a main villain.
The film is due to be released in October 2027.
Farrell’s Penguin had a solo spinoff series on HBO Max called "The Penguin."
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In Belfast, anti-immigration riots have broken out following a stabbing incident involving a Sudanese man. False images and videos, some from past events or other countries, have spread online, increasing tensions and unrest in the city.
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A stabbing in Belfast by Sudanese national Hadi Alodid led to charges of attempted murder.
The victim, Stephen Ogilvie, is in stable condition in the hospital.
Two nights of riots included clashes with police and fires set to vehicles and buildings.
False videos unrelated to Belfast were shared online, including footage from Russia and a year-old incident in another Northern Irish town.
Prominent figures like Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk helped spread misinformation.
Some posts falsely claimed the victim died or misidentified him using a picture of someone else.
Ogilvie’s family urged calm and said migrants contribute positively to society.
Police expect more disorder as tensions remain high.
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A movie adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s novel "The Love Hypothesis" will be released on Amazon Prime Video on September 23. The film stars Tom Bateman as a biology professor and Lili Reinhart as a PhD student, and it is directed by Claire Scanlon.
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The movie is based on Ali Hazelwood’s popular romance novel "The Love Hypothesis."
Tom Bateman plays the lead role of Dr. Adam Carlsen.
Lili Reinhart plays Olive Smith, a PhD student who fake dates the professor.
The film is directed by Claire Scanlon, with Sarah Rothschild as the screenwriter and Elizabeth Cantillon as the producer.
The story follows a fake dating romance trope between two characters to convince Olive’s friend she has a dating life.
Tom Bateman is married to Daisy Ridley, who played Rey in Star Wars, and the novel is inspired by Reylo fanfiction.
The movie will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 23.
Both lead actors spoke positively about their on-screen chemistry and working together.
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El Niño, a weather pattern caused by warm ocean waters in the Pacific, has officially started this year, and scientists expect it to be one of the strongest in recent history. This event could lead to extreme weather like heavy rains, droughts, and higher global temperatures, affecting different regions in various ways.
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El Niño happens when the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean warms up.
This year’s El Niño is predicted to be a “super” event, with sea temperatures rising by at least 2°C (3.6°F).
It is expected to peak in fall or winter and could be one of the biggest El Niños since 1950.
El Niño changes wind and rain patterns, causing severe weather such as storms, droughts, and heat waves across the world.
Past super El Niño events caused drought in Ethiopia, water shortages in Puerto Rico, and strong hurricanes in the Pacific.
This year’s event might raise global temperatures to record levels, increasing the risk of climate-related disasters.
El Niño is part of a cycle called ENSO (El Niño-Southern Oscillation), which includes La Niña (cooler ocean temperatures) and neutral conditions.
Scientists use ENSO to help predict and prepare for future weather changes around the world.
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Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles was visiting the UK for a defense summit but faced a disruption when UK Defence Secretary John Healey suddenly resigned over disagreements about defense spending. This resignation led to the cancellation of a planned visit to a naval base, although Marles still met with UK defense officials.
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Richard Marles, Australia’s Deputy PM and Defence Minister, was attending a ministerial summit in the UK.
UK Defence Secretary John Healey quit abruptly, citing concerns about a new defense spending plan.
Healey believed the UK government’s plan did not provide enough resources to meet increasing security threats.
The planned joint visit by Marles and Healey to the Portsmouth naval base was canceled due to Healey’s resignation.
Marles released a statement expressing respect for Healey and emphasizing the strong defense ties between Australia and the UK.
Despite Healey’s resignation, Marles still visited Portsmouth and met with Royal Navy officials hosted by a junior minister.
The Aukus alliance, a defense partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US focusing on submarines and security, remains a central focus.
Marles had previously expressed confidence in the UK’s commitment to the Aukus submarine project before the resignation.
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A puppet show project in Gaza uses storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children deal with the emotional effects of the war in Gaza. The project aims to turn feelings of grief into art and relieve some psychological stress.
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The project takes place in Gaza.
It involves puppet shows combined with storytelling and creative workshops.
Women and children participate in the program.
The goal is to help people cope with trauma caused by the war in Gaza.
Youssef al-Hindi is the director of the project.
The activities help participants express grief through art.
The project aims to reduce psychological pressure on its participants.
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At the opening ceremony of the World Cup in Mexico City, the U.S. flag was booed by some fans, while Mexico’s flag received loud cheers. This reaction came amid political tensions involving the U.S. and its co-hosts, Mexico and Canada, as well as a sporting rivalry between the U.S. and Mexico.
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The World Cup opening ceremony featured 48 national flags entering the pitch.
Mexico’s flag was cheered loudly, while the U.S. flag was met with boos.
The U.S., Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the tournament, with the U.S. hosting 78 of 104 matches.
The boos reflected political issues, such as U.S. military actions, and fans’ frustration about hosting imbalances.
The U.S.-Mexico soccer rivalry is intense, with the U.S. often winning key matches 2–0, known as "Dos A Cero."
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, with games across cities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The final match will be held in New York–New Jersey on July 19.
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