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The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has lasted over 100 days without a clear end. President Donald Trump says he never promised to avoid new wars and disagrees with calling the conflict an "endless war."
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The U.S.-Iran war reached 100 days recently.
President Trump had previously promised to avoid long-term foreign wars.
Trump denies ever promising not to start new wars.
He disputes the idea that the U.S. conflict with Iran is an “endless war.”
The war shows no signs of ending soon.
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A man in his 40s was seriously injured in a stabbing in north Belfast on Monday night. Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder, and the victim is in hospital with serious injuries.
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The stabbing happened around 10:30 pm on Monday in north Belfast.
The injured man, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with serious wounds to his face, neck, and back.
Police arrested a man in his 30s, believed to be Somalian, on suspicion of attempted murder.
The attack scene was outside an apartment complex on the lower Antrim Road and remained cordoned off the next morning.
Police asked the public not to share images or videos of the attack circulating online.
Local leaders, including the Prime Minister and members of parliament, expressed concern and called for information from witnesses.
Residents expressed fears about community safety after seeing footage of the stabbing.
Police are investigating and asking anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them.
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An 18-year-old man named Subhan Ahmed was charged with helping someone avoid arrest after an arson attack on ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in Golders Green, north London. Four other people had already been charged for the attacks that happened on March 23.
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The attack targeted ambulances from Hatzola, a Jewish charity.
The location of the attack was Golders Green in north London.
Subhan Ahmed is accused of arranging to scrap his car to help others avoid arrest or prosecution.
Four other people had been charged before Ahmed: Hamza Iqbal (20), Rehan Khan (19), Judex Atshatshi (18), and a 17-year-old boy who remains unnamed.
The arson attack happened on March 23.
The investigation and legal actions are ongoing, with more details expected soon.
The news is current as of a few minutes ago and updates are being published.
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A schoolgirl was arrested after three people were hurt with knives at Co-op Academy in Manchester. The injuries are not believed to be serious, and police say there is no ongoing threat to other students or staff.
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The incident happened at Co-op Academy on Plant Hill Road, Blackley, Manchester.
Three people were injured in a knife attack.
A schoolgirl was arrested in connection with the attack.
Police say the injuries are not serious at this time.
Emergency services are still at the scene.
Officers are providing support to the school.
Police have stated there is no wider danger to pupils or staff.
The information was released by Greater Manchester Police around 09:00 BST.
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Major UK trade unions and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have rejected Nigel Farage’s invitation for unions to join the Reform UK party. Union leaders say Reform opposes workers’ rights and represents corporate interests, despite Reform’s claim it supports working people.
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Nigel Farage invited trade unions to affiliate with Reform UK and attend its conference.
Eleven unions are currently affiliated with the Labour Party.
A recent poll showed equal support (28%) for Labour and Reform among union members.
TUC, GMB, and Unison leaders criticized Reform for opposing new employment rights.
The TUC accused Reform of being backed by wealthy corporate and crypto investors.
Reform officials have expressed negative views of trade unions in the past.
Reform claims to run councils employing thousands of unionized workers.
Union leaders say Reform seeks to weaken workers’ rights like sick pay and protections against unfair contracts.
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The conflict involving Iran has disrupted about 20% of the world’s energy supply for over 100 days. Despite worries, oil prices have stayed near $100 a barrel because countries used reserves, found other delivery routes, and demand decreased, but experts warn the situation could worsen and affect the economy until 2027.
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The Iran conflict has lasted more than 100 days.
Around 20% of global energy supplies are disrupted.
Oil prices are currently around $100 per barrel.
Analysts fear prices could rise above $200 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Countries have released oil from their strategic reserves to ease supply problems.
Exporters have found alternative paths to deliver oil.
Lower demand for oil has helped prevent price spikes.
The OECD says the economic effects may last until 2027, even if the conflict ends soon.
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Israel and Iran agreed to pause fighting after recent attacks that threatened peace in the region. The flare-up involved Iranian strikes and retaliatory Israeli actions, affecting political leaders in both countries.
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Israel and Iran agreed to suspend hostilities after a series of attacks.
The conflict involved Iranian forces and Hezbollah targeting Israel.
Israel responded with military strikes against Iran and Hezbollah positions.
The recent violence challenged an existing fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism over his handling of the situation.
President Donald Trump was reported to have influence over Israeli military decisions during the crisis.
The flare-up increased tensions but did not lead to a wider war.
Both Iran and Israel expressed willingness to hold talks following the conflict.
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The White House has asked the UK not to ban social media use for children under 16. Instead, the US government suggests giving parents more control over their kids’ online experience to protect privacy and safety.
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The White House opposes strict government bans on social media for under-16s, calling them too harsh on US tech companies.
US officials say age-checking technology does not work well for younger teens aged 13 to 16.
President Donald Trump’s administration prefers tools for parents to manage privacy settings rather than outright bans.
The UK plans to ban “harmful” social media apps for under-16s and limit chats with strangers on gaming platforms.
The UK’s Online Safety Act has caused tension with the US due to concerns over free speech and impact on US tech firms.
Some exemptions might be made for educational apps like YouTube Kids.
Australia already bans social media use for under-16s, blocking popular apps like TikTok and Instagram.
Meta (Facebook’s parent company) is legally challenging parts of the UK’s Online Safety Act, including fees and fines.
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French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is in police custody as he faces allegations of sexual assault and rape from multiple women. Investigators are questioning him about accusations involving 13 victims, including two new rape complaints recently filed. Bruel denies all charges and his custody will last until Wednesday.
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Patrick Bruel is a well-known French singer and actor, aged 67.
He was taken into police custody on Monday in connection with sexual assault and rape allegations.
Investigators are looking into claims from at least 13 women.
Two new rape complaints were filed against Bruel on May 27 and June 3.
Allegations date back to incidents from 1997 to 2008.
Bruel denies all accusations and says he will cooperate with the investigation.
He has canceled most of his upcoming concert tour scheduled to start in Paris this month.
The case is part of a broader pattern of French celebrities facing sexual assault claims, including actor Gérard Depardieu.
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The article discusses issues related to the World Cup being hosted in the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. It highlights problems with visa denials for athletes, concerns about racism, and fears among visitors about increased immigration enforcement.
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Swiss soccer player Breel Embolo was initially denied a visa waiver to enter the U.S. shortly before traveling.
The reason for his visa denial was unclear but may be related to a past criminal conviction or concerns about potential labor strikes.
Embolo eventually received permission to enter after U.S. officials confirmed his conviction was for a nonviolent incident.
Some football fans reportedly had their travel authorizations revoked, possibly linked to their social media posts expressing anti-Trump views.
Groups opposing racism and discrimination in football, like The 3 Hijabis and the Stop Trump Coalition, have criticized the U.S. as an unsafe place to visit.
The article uses the term "pathocracy" to describe the U.S. government's behavior under President Trump as testing boundaries on what people will accept.
Immigration enforcement concerns include potential raids at stadiums during the tournament.
The article implies that political and social tensions are affecting the World Cup experience in the U.S.
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was suspended after allegations of sexual misconduct with a female aide. An investigation by the United Nations found evidence of nonconsensual contact, but a legal panel said the findings were inconclusive. The Assembly of States Parties will decide whether Khan stays in his position.
Key Facts
Karim Khan is the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
He faces allegations of sexual misconduct with a female assistant.
The United Nations investigated and found evidence of unwanted sexual contact in various locations.
A three-judge panel called the investigation’s conclusions inconclusive.
Khan was temporarily suspended in May 2025 before being fully suspended now.
The Assembly of States Parties, which oversees the ICC, will vote on Khan’s removal.
At least 63 of the 125 member countries must agree to remove him.
The case is historic because the ICC has never handled this kind of situation before.
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Kemi Badenoch, a Conservative leader, plans to scrap the public sector equality duty in the UK as part of changing the Equality Act. Labour and others criticize this move, saying it would remove important protections against discrimination for groups like pregnant women and disabled people.
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Kemi Badenoch will give a speech proposing to remove the public sector equality duty.
The public sector equality duty currently helps prevent discrimination in public services and workplaces.
Badenoch believes the duty causes problems, especially for the police, saying it prioritizes accusations of racism over other issues.
She previously presented the Sewell report, which challenged the idea of widespread structural racism.
Labour’s Liz Kendall says removing the duty would undo protections for pregnant women, older workers, and disabled people.
The Equality Act currently helps ensure fair treatment based on race, age, disability, and pregnancy among others.
Badenoch’s plan continues her long-standing views against what she calls excessive identity politics.
The debate over these changes ties into recent media coverage of the murder of Henry Nowak and police conduct.
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KLM apologized to Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola after she was denied use of an onboard wheelchair to reach the toilet during her nearly 11-hour flight. Despite asking for help, the cabin crew refused and involved police, who took no action. KLM said it will review the case.
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Hannah Babalola is a 37-year-old Paralympic athlete who uses a wheelchair and competes in track events.
She was traveling from Chicago to Cape Town via Amsterdam on a KLM flight lasting almost 11 hours.
Babalola requested an onboard aisle wheelchair to use the toilet during the flight.
Cabin crew refused, citing safety concerns about turbulence, and gave her a written warning for "unacceptable conduct."
Police were called but did not intervene; airport police also declined to act.
Babalola avoided eating and drinking to reduce the need to use the toilet, causing her distress and discomfort.
KLM apologized and said it will conduct a full review of the situation.
The incident raises concerns about the treatment of disabled passengers and equal access to services.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea and promised more trade and meetings with its leader, Kim Jong Un, to strengthen their relationship. This visit comes as North Korea also deepens ties with Russia, creating a competition for influence over Pyongyang between China and Russia.
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Xi Jinping made his first official trip to North Korea in seven years.
Xi pledged more trade and cooperation in tourism, agriculture, and technology with North Korea.
China and North Korea share a 65-year-old mutual defense treaty.
North Korea has also strengthened its military and diplomatic ties with Russia, signing a security pact in June 2024.
North Korean soldiers marched with Russian troops in Moscow’s Victory Day parade for the first time.
China is concerned about losing its influence over North Korea to Russia.
North Korea benefits from China’s trade, including vital goods and technology.
Russia has received weapons and military support from North Korea amid its war in Ukraine.
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Japanese officials captured a black bear in Utsunomiya city after several days of sightings near homes and schools. Another bear continues to evade capture in Fukushima, where bear attacks have recently increased, causing injuries and deaths.
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A black bear weighing about 100 kg was caught in Utsunomiya city, near Tokyo, after being seen over 20 times by residents.
The bear was spotted near homes, schools, parks, swimming in a river, and climbing fences.
All 94 public primary and middle schools in Utsunomiya were closed due to safety concerns.
Another bear injured four people in Fukushima city and remains at large despite capture attempts.
The bear in Fukushima showed signs of intelligence, including drinking water from a tap and unlocking a window.
Japanese authorities are using drones with thermal cameras and AI image analysis to track bears.
Companies have developed deterrents like a solar-powered robotic wolf to scare bears away.
The Japanese government created a ministerial task force and emergency measures to handle the rise in bear attacks.
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The US government has blacklisted several major Chinese companies, including Alibaba and Baidu, accusing them of supporting China’s military. China strongly opposes this move and has asked the US to reverse its decision, saying it unfairly targets Chinese businesses.
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The US added major Chinese firms like Alibaba, Baidu, Tencent, and two memory chipmakers to a blacklist of companies linked to China’s military.
China’s foreign ministry called the US action “unreasonable suppression” and urged the US to correct the move.
The blacklist update came shortly after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss cooperation.
China’s companies Alibaba and Baidu denied the accusations and threatened legal action.
The US said the blacklist warns American businesses and government to avoid dealing with these Chinese firms.
Some companies on the list are involved in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and memory chip production.
The Pentagon previously released and then removed a similar blacklist earlier in the year.
This action could increase tensions between the US and China, the world’s two largest economies.
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People in Nanyuki, Kenya, have protested against a US-built Ebola quarantine center for Americans exposed to the virus. Kenyan police used tear gas to break up demonstrations after courts ordered work on the center to stop, but US and Kenyan officials continue to support the project.
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The quarantine center is planned at a Kenyan air force base with 50 beds for Americans exposed to Ebola.
Many Kenyans oppose the center, fearing it brings health risks to their community.
Kenyan courts ordered a halt to construction, but US and Kenyan authorities keep pushing ahead.
Protests have turned violent, leading to at least two deaths and one injury.
The Ebola outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
The US plans to keep any symptomatic Ebola cases out of the country, treating only asymptomatic Americans at the center.
US military flights continue bringing staff and supplies despite court orders.
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Multiple reports say that Israeli soldiers have used rape and sexual abuse against Palestinian prisoners, especially since the conflict escalated in October 2023. Victims and human rights groups describe this as widespread and systematic, but no Israeli soldiers or guards have been convicted for these acts.
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Muhammad al-Bakri, a Palestinian prisoner, described being raped and abused by Israeli soldiers in April 2024.
Witnesses say soldiers used dogs during sexual abuses in prisons.
Human rights groups like Palestinian Centre for Human Rights and Amnesty International have documented similar testimonies for years.
The United Nations reported “systematic” sexual violence by Israel since October 7, 2023.
Israel was added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones in May 2025.
No Israeli soldiers or guards have been legally convicted of sexual abuse against Palestinians.
Israel arrested 10 security officers after a leaked video showed a prisoner’s rape in July 2024, but later dropped all charges.
The officer who leaked the video was arrested, and Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned her actions.
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President Donald Trump said he is close to reaching a deal with Iran. He expects the agreement could be signed within two or three days, following recent increases in attacks.
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President Trump mentioned the deal with Iran is in its "final throes," meaning it is nearly complete.
The deal could be signed soon, possibly in the next two or three days.
This statement came after a recent rise in attacks, though details about the attacks were not specified.
The nature of the deal was not explained in the statement.
The announcement suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
No further information was provided about the terms or goals of the deal.
The situation remains closely watched due to tensions in the region.
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