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Most voters in the Makerfield area say they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who posted offensive content online, according to a poll. The survey also found strong local support for public ownership of water companies, a new tax on very wealthy people, and limits on political donations.
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55% of voters said offensive social media posts by candidates would reduce their chance of voting for them.
31% said offensive posts would not change their vote, and 14% were unsure.
Robert Kenyon, a candidate in the upcoming byelection, faced criticism for previous offensive remarks online.
Nearly 75% of voters want water companies to be publicly owned rather than private.
54% support a new tax on people with assets over £10 million to fund public services like the NHS and schools.
Just over half of the voters want to cap how much money someone can donate to political parties or politicians.
Large majorities back keeping workplace protections like a minimum wage covering living costs and sick pay from day one.
Opinions were more divided on banning “fire-and-rehire” employment practices, with nearly equal support and opposition.
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This article compares the struggles of President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Donald Trump of the United States in dealing with conflicts they cannot easily win. It highlights differences in the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. policy on Iran, noting both leaders’ challenges in adapting to realities on the ground.
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Putin is involved in a long, costly war in Ukraine that began as a quick operation but has dragged on for years with heavy losses.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused significant destruction and economic problems inside Russia, noticeable to ordinary citizens.
Support for Putin has dropped in some polls, suggesting internal disagreements within his government.
Putin views the conflict as a fight for Russian national honor and refuses to treat Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as an equal leader of an independent country.
President Trump saw Ukraine’s situation as hopeless and believed Putin was in a strong position, underestimating Ukraine’s defense.
U.S. experience with Iran shows military actions are unlikely to force regime change, a lesson some experts have shared with the government.
Both leaders hold views that prioritize their nation’s power over the sovereignty of smaller neighboring countries.
The article discusses how modern military tools like drones have changed the balance of power in conflicts, helping smaller forces defend against larger ones.
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Australia’s High Court ruled that the government must pay compensation to more than 350 non-citizens who were held in detention unlawfully for long periods. This decision follows a previous court ruling that stopped the government from using strict restrictions like ankle monitors on released detainees.
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The High Court ruled against the Australian government’s attempt to defend a damages claim from an Austrian citizen, Safwat Abdel-Hady.
Abdel-Hady was held in immigration detention for 18 months despite having health conditions that made deportation impossible.
The court rejected the government’s defense based on a 2004 case that allowed indefinite detention of non-citizens without a valid visa.
This ruling follows a 2023 decision that ended indefinite detention for a group called the NZYQ cohort, many of whom were refugees or stateless.
Over 350 people are expected to claim compensation for unlawful detention.
Human rights groups say the ruling supports justice for people harmed by long detention.
The Australian government is reviewing the ruling and its financial implications.
Similar past compensations include $70 million paid in 2017 to detainees on Manus Island.
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The United Nations says Israeli security forces often stay close to settlers and protect them while they attack Palestinians in the West Bank. Israeli officials denied these claims, saying the report is based on unproven accusations.
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The UN released a report about Israeli forces in the West Bank.
It says Israeli security forces regularly accompany settlers there.
According to the report, these forces act as a shield during settler attacks on Palestinians.
The violence happens in the occupied West Bank region.
Israeli officials rejected the UN report’s findings.
They said the report contains unproven allegations.
The report highlights concerns about the behavior of security forces.
The situation involves ongoing tensions between settlers and Palestinians in the area.
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Jordan's military used air defense systems to shoot down five missiles fired from Iran toward Azraq Air Base. The missiles were intercepted over Jordanian airspace near the city of Zarqa, and no injuries were reported.
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Five missiles were fired from Iran toward Azraq Air Base in Jordan.
Jordanian air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed all five missiles.
The interceptions took place over the airspace near Zarqa, a city in Jordan.
There were no casualties or reported damage from the missile attacks.
The news included a video showing the missile interceptors lighting up the sky.
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Residents in Belfast had to leave their homes due to violence on the streets following a knife attack. Buildings and vehicles were set on fire, public transport was stopped, and a man charged with attempted murder is expected in court.
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People fled their homes in Belfast after a knife attack caused unrest.
Houses and cars were set on fire during the disorder.
All public transport in Belfast was paused due to the situation.
A 30-year-old Sudanese man faces an attempted murder charge for the attack.
A man in his 40s is hospitalized with serious injuries from the attack.
Police in Northern Ireland have called for calm amid ongoing pockets of violence.
The disturbances spread across Northern Ireland in response to the incident.
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The UK government will introduce new rules allowing illegal mini-marts, barbers, and vape shops to be closed for up to 12 months to fight crimes linked to these businesses. The change comes after BBC News exposed serious problems like drug dealing, child exploitation, and money laundering connected to these shops.
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Current law only allows shops to be closed for 3 months, extendable to 6 months; new law will allow closures up to 12 months.
Illegal shops are linked to crimes such as drug gangs, child sexual exploitation, money laundering, and immigration offenses.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the government will not tolerate crime affecting local communities and democracy.
Extended closures help police gather evidence, prosecute offenders, and stop illegal shops from reopening quickly.
Trading Standards officers support the new rules, as they currently lack strong enough powers to deal with these shops.
Police raids in Birmingham found illegal cigarettes, drugs, and dangerous weapons in mini-marts.
Officers describe high crime levels on Soho Road in Birmingham, including drug sales, weapons, prostitution, and violence.
Counterfeit cigarettes are sold at very low prices compared to genuine packs, encouraging illegal business.
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A new report reveals that thousands of protected marine animals, such as whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds, die each year in British waters because they get caught accidentally by fishing boats. The report says many of these deaths could be prevented if better monitoring and fishing methods were used.
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Over 1,000 harbour porpoises and common dolphins, 10,000 seabirds, and 500 seals die every year from accidental capture (bycatch) in UK fishing.
Six humpback whales and 30 minke whales were found dead caught in ropes used by Scottish fishers.
More than 1,000 endangered Atlantic salmon and 120 tonnes of protected sharks, skates, and rays are also caught and killed yearly as bycatch.
Only a tiny fraction of UK fishing boats track bycatch, with just 0.05% of dredging vessels doing so.
Gillnets, which hang in water like curtains, are especially harmful to seabirds like puffins and razorbills because they get trapped and drown.
The report calls on the UK government to introduce stronger rules for monitoring and reducing bycatch, including using electronic monitoring on all fishing boats.
Bycatch causes harm to marine ecosystems and means the UK is not meeting environmental goals for its seas.
Conservation groups say governments have failed to address bycatch effectively and urge support for fishers to use safer, modern fishing methods.
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A recent survey shows that only about 10% of Europeans now see the United States as a reliable ally for their security. Many Europeans doubt the US would help them if attacked and are ready to protect themselves by increasing their own defense efforts and relying more on neighboring countries.
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The survey covered 15 European countries and found only 11% see the US as an ally, down from 22% in November 2024.
Majorities in every country doubt the US would come to their aid if attacked.
Europeans are increasingly willing to spend more on their own national defense.
Nearly half (47%) support collective EU borrowing to finance higher defense budgets.
Most Europeans prefer to reduce dependence on US military equipment and buy European-made weapons.
There is low support (29%) for replacing NATO with an EU-only defense force.
Many Europeans expect US-European relations to improve after President Donald Trump leaves office.
Despite energy challenges, many Europeans oppose resuming oil and gas imports from Russia.
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After a US military helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, the US launched multiple strikes on targets in Iran. Iran responded by firing missiles toward US forces and allies in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, but most missiles and drones were intercepted with no reported injuries.
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A US Apache helicopter crashed after colliding with an Iranian drone near the Strait of Hormuz; both crew members were rescued safely.
Following the helicopter incident, the US launched nearly 20 strikes on military targets in southern Iran.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at an airbase in Jordan that hosts US F-35 fighter jets, as well as at sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Jordan intercepted and shot down five missiles fired from Iran; debris caused no injuries or damage.
Most missiles and drones launched by Iran were intercepted, with no confirmed injuries or damage to US personnel or locations.
The US Central Command stated the strikes were completed and warned it is prepared to defend against further Iranian attacks.
Escalating tensions caused Asian stock markets to fall and oil prices to rise, reflecting fears about the conflict’s impact on the global economy.
Air raid alerts were issued in Kuwait and Bahrain as a precaution against missile attacks.
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A Canadian pilot has been charged with flying over 900 flights without the proper highest-level pilot licence for nearly 17 years. Authorities say he used fake documents to fool his airline and aviation officials but claim passenger safety was not harmed.
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Geoffrey Wall, a former Air Canada captain, is accused of flying from 2009 to 2025 without an airline transport pilot licence, which is the top certification for commercial pilots.
He held a valid commercial pilot licence but not the required highest-level licence to captain flights.
Peel Regional Police charged him with fraud, using forged documents, possessing counterfeit trademarks, and public mischief.
Wall allegedly deceived both Air Canada and Canadian aviation authorities before retiring in 2025.
Air Canada said all pilots take regular training and checks, and they found no safety problems or other licence issues after auditing their pilots.
The airline removed Wall from flying duty as soon as the issue was found and reported it to Transport Canada.
Experts say the case is rare and highlights possible gaps in how pilot licences are checked and verified.
Authorities emphasized the importance of public trust and safety in air travel.
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has allowed the military to act against protesters who have blocked roads during a severe economic crisis. The protests have caused major disruptions across the country, and at least 10 people have died since the unrest started.
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Bolivia is facing its worst economic crisis in 40 years.
Widespread protests have led to roadblocks that stopped normal activities nationwide.
President Rodrigo Paz has authorized the use of military force to manage the protests.
At least 10 people have been killed during the demonstrations so far.
The protests are causing significant disruptions throughout Bolivia.
The government is using military measures to try to restore order.
The unrest is ongoing, with tensions remaining high across the country.
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A 19-year-old was found guilty of murder following a stabbing at a track meet. Meanwhile, the United States carried out new military strikes targeting Iran.
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A 19-year-old person was convicted of murder related to a stabbing incident.
The stabbing happened during a track and field event.
The U.S. government launched new military strikes aimed at Iran.
These strikes are part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The events were reported on CBS Evening News on June 9.
The news is available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it attacked U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Jordan after the U.S. struck Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran used drones and missiles in these attacks and warned it is ready to respond strongly to any more U.S. military actions.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan.
The U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain was targeted by drones.
A missile strike hit a base in Azraq, Jordan.
Kuwait reported intercepting hostile aerial targets and hosts U.S. troops.
The attacks came after the U.S. downed an Iranian helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned it will respond decisively to any further U.S. military actions.
Both sides have increased military tension in the region.
Iran placed responsibility for escalation on the United States.
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The US military carried out airstrikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iran caused. Iran denied shooting down the helicopter and promised to respond to the US strikes.
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A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with an Iranian drone.
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for shooting down the helicopter and said the US must respond.
The US military said its airstrikes against Iran were a “proportional response” to Iranian aggression.
Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island following the US strikes.
Iran’s Foreign Minister warned foreign forces to leave the region and promised retaliation for the attacks.
Two US service members were rescued by a drone boat, marking the first known drone rescue at sea by the US military.
The incident added tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah.
The conflict has affected global energy prices and basic goods costs worldwide.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched missile strikes on US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. These attacks came after the US carried out air strikes against Iranian radar and defense sites in response to Iran downing an American helicopter. The situation has increased tensions in the Middle East with alerts and evacuations in nearby areas.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported missile strikes on four targets in Jordan and one in Bahrain.
The US military said it completed retaliatory strikes against Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain’s interior ministry sounded air raid sirens and advised people to seek shelter following the attacks.
President Donald Trump demanded a strong response after Iran shot down a US helicopter.
An Israeli military strike near Tyre in Lebanon killed three people, raising the death toll in the area.
The conflict has caused evacuations and raised warnings in Lebanon and Bahrain.
The US Central Command oversees American forces in the Middle East and communicated about the strikes on social media.
A recent UN report accused Hamas of committing war crimes during its conflict with Israel.
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Protesters in Belfast set fire to vehicles and a building after a Sudanese man was arrested for a knife attack that seriously injured a man. The suspect, living in the UK on a five-year visa, faces charges including attempted murder.
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A man from Sudan was arrested following a knife attack in north Belfast that seriously hurt a man in his 40s.
The attacker used a kitchen knife and was charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters gathered in Belfast, setting fire to cars, a bus, and a building near the city center.
The police declared the unrest a "critical incident" and asked for calm to ensure public safety.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and UK Prime Minister both condemned the violence and called for peace.
The suspect traveled from Sudan through Paris and Dublin before applying for asylum in Belfast.
The suspect was not on any national security watchlists and was living legally in the UK on a visa granted in September 2023.
The attack comes amid rising tensions in the UK over immigration and recent violent incidents linked to racial issues.
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In Belfast, protests about a recent stabbing attack have turned into violent riots. A Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder, leading to high tensions and clashes involving riot police.
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A stabbing attack occurred in Belfast.
The suspect is a Sudanese asylum seeker.
The suspect has been charged with attempted murder.
Protests began in reaction to the stabbing and the charge.
The protests escalated into violent riots.
Buses and other vehicles were set on fire during the riots.
Riot police were deployed to control the situation.
The situation remains tense and chaotic in Belfast.
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Pope Leo XIV held a youth rally in Barcelona, Spain, where he encouraged young people to keep their faith while openly discussing tough issues like depression, domestic violence, and harmful family relationships. The event included local cultural displays and a question-and-answer session with young attendees sharing their personal struggles.
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The rally took place at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on June 9, 2026.
About 40,000 people attended the event despite Spain's largely secular population.
The pope arrived in a popemobile and blessed babies during the rally.
Catalan culture was featured, including an eight-level human tower known as castellers.
Pope Leo XIV spoke partly in the Catalan language during the event.
Young people shared personal stories of depression, suicide attempts, and domestic violence.
The pope described depression as a "silent illness" and compared it to the suffering of Christ.
He highlighted the role of abusive families and normalized domestic violence as causes of youth problems.
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NASA plans to send four astronauts into orbit around Earth next year as part of the Artemis III mission. The goal is to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson spoke about the mission’s aims and the difficulties involved.
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Artemis III is a NASA mission targeting the Moon.
Four astronauts will launch into Earth orbit as part of the mission next year.
The mission’s main goal is to bring humans back to the lunar surface.
Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson shared insights on the mission.
The mission faces various technical and scientific challenges.
This is part of NASA’s wider effort to explore and study the Moon.
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