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A report finds that planned changes to England’s green space rules will reduce nature access for the poorest communities. These changes remove requirements for new housing developments to increase natural areas on small and brownfield sites, which mostly affects deprived neighborhoods.
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Over 7.4 million people in England live in places with no nearby biodiversity, including 1.42 million children under 15.
New rules introduced in 2024 require most developments to increase biodiversity by 10%, aiming to help nature recover.
The government proposed exemptions for small sites under 0.2 hectares and brownfield sites up to 2.5 hectares that would not need to meet biodiversity gain rules.
About 82% of planning applications in the poorest areas are for small sites under 0.2 hectares.
The exemption for small sites could cause a loss of nature equal to nearly 11,000 mature trees or 400 football fields of wildflower meadows each year.
Four times more potential homes on brownfield land are in the poorest 20% of areas versus the richest 20%.
Poor communities already have far less access to nature, and the exemptions will worsen this gap.
Environmental groups urge the government to remove these exemptions and protect biodiversity gains legally for at least five years.
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Quentin Tarantino criticized current Hollywood movies, calling them unoriginal and full of mistakes. He said movies today do not excite him like they used to and that he would rather read a book than watch most new films.
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Tarantino described Hollywood as a "flavourless sausage factory" producing disappointing movies.
He said many new movies have flaws, bad casting, or try too hard to please audiences.
Tarantino said he once enjoyed movies in the 1980s despite some bad films but now feels less positive about movies overall.
He mentioned liking a few recent films, including Joe Carnahan’s The Rip and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.
Tarantino said no current movie has captivated him like movies did in the past.
He is working on a stage play called The Popinjay Cavalier, planned to open in London in 2027.
His last movie was Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019), and a follow-up directed by David Fincher is in production.
Tarantino canceled his planned 10th film, The Movie Critic, which was meant to be his last.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced plans to build 2,162 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank. This move is part of efforts to expand Israeli control over the area, which has been strongly criticized by Palestinian leaders and is considered illegal under international law.
Key Facts
Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, announced building 2,162 new Jewish homes in the West Bank.
The new homes will be near Jerusalem (1,006 units), Nablus (922 units), and Hebron (234 units).
Smotrich said the construction will strengthen Israel’s security and prevent the creation of a Palestinian state.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the plan and called on the United States to stop it.
International law considers these settlements illegal, and many countries oppose them.
Smotrich has been sanctioned by countries like the UK and France for inciting violence but rejects these sanctions.
Israeli forces issued demolition notices for shops near Nablus to build a colonial road.
Some Israeli settlers and bulldozers moved into the village of Deir Sudan near Ramallah to take control.
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Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author and filmmaker known for her graphic novel and movie Persepolis, has died at the age of 56. She gained international fame for her work about growing up during the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran and was an outspoken advocate for freedom and human rights.
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Marjane Satrapi was best known for Persepolis, a story about her childhood during the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Persepolis was published in 2000 and the film version was nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Satrapi died at age 56, about a year after the death of her husband Mattias Ripa.
She was born in Iran and later moved to France, where she gained citizenship in 2006.
Satrapi refused the French Legion d’Honneur award in 2023, criticizing France’s policies toward Iran.
She actively supported protests for women’s rights and freedoms in Iran, including the 2022 Woman Life Freedom movement.
Satrapi experienced threats and criticism from the Iranian regime for her activism and work.
She studied art and visual communication in Austria, Iran, and France during her life.
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The 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry will be moved from Bayeux, France, to London for a nine-month exhibition at the British Museum. French officials have taken many safety measures to protect the fragile artwork during its 348-mile trip by road and train.
Key Facts
The Bayeux Tapestry is nearly 1,000 years old and shows the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
It will leave Bayeux for only the third time in its history.
The tapestry will travel inside a double crate designed to control temperature and humidity and to reduce shocks.
Shock-absorbing springs will help protect the tapestry from bumps during the journey.
Two practice moves with facsimiles showed that the protection system absorbs 96% of shocks.
Experts will carefully remove and display the tapestry flat in London, not upright.
Some French art experts are concerned about the risks during the journey, such as being stuck in the Channel tunnel.
The loan was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron after years of UK requests.
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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un said the country has more than doubled its nuclear material in five years and plans to grow its nuclear forces at a fast pace. He showed senior officials a new nuclear facility, while tensions with South Korea and the U.S. remain high.
Key Facts
North Korea has over twice the amount of weapons-grade nuclear material compared to five years ago.
Kim Jong Un visited a newly built nuclear enrichment site, which produces material for nuclear weapons.
North Korea is increasing both the number and quality of its nuclear weapons rapidly.
The country has at least 60 nuclear warheads, much fewer than the U.S. and Russia, which each have over 5,000.
North Korea learns from nations like Iran and Venezuela that do not have nuclear weapons and face military pressure.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies says North Korea has the world’s second-largest standing army with about 1.1 million soldiers.
North Korea also wants advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles and nuclear submarines.
A new uranium enrichment plant in Yongbyon was reported by the UN nuclear watchdog a year ago and is part of the nuclear program expansion.
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Researchers from the University of Colorado warn that the two biggest reservoirs on the Colorado River—Lake Mead and Lake Powell—are rapidly losing water. If current water use and dry conditions continue, these reservoirs could face a “system crash” by 2028, threatening water supplies for millions in the western U.S. and parts of Mexico.
Key Facts
Lake Mead and Lake Powell water levels are dropping due to high water use and low natural inflows.
2026 is expected to have one of the lowest river runoff levels on record, worsening the supply-demand imbalance.
Even with some water-saving efforts, people still use more water than the Colorado River provides naturally.
A “system crash” means the reservoirs could no longer store water effectively, leading to real-time river flow without reserves.
Such a crash would severely impact cities, farms, ecosystems, and power generation in the region.
The storage problem is due to a long-term “ratchet effect”: occasional wet years only temporarily boost water levels before being erased by dry years and overuse.
Scientists call for major and coordinated water use cuts across all states depending on the Colorado River, including Mexico.
Without action, the system may fail to reliably deliver water by 2028, risking a lasting water crisis.
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The Catholic archbishop of Washington DC removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti as an exorcist after Rossetti suggested that UFO sightings could be caused by demons. The archdiocese also ended its connection with Rossetti’s spiritual center due to concerns about his public statements and use of social media.
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Cardinal Robert McElroy removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti as an exorcist in Washington DC.
The archdiocese cut ties with the St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal, led by Rossetti.
Rossetti said in a video that many UFO sightings might be demons hiding and influencing humans to do evil.
The archbishop said Rossetti’s comments go against the Church’s official teachings on demons and exorcism.
Rossetti expressed sadness and apologized for not fully following Church teachings in his video.
Rossetti is both a priest and a psychologist with over 148,000 Instagram followers.
His center helps priests who face spiritual and personal difficulties.
In 2023, Rossetti noted there is growing interest in demonic possession and exorcism topics.
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Iran says no real progress has been made in talks aiming to end the Middle East war. Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire, which depends on Hezbollah stopping fire and leaving certain areas in Lebanon.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks to end the war have not made clear progress.
Iran warns that Israeli attacks on Beirut could restart full conflict with the U.S.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire that includes banning Hezbollah from specific "pilot" zones in Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun awaits Hezbollah’s response before confirming the ceasefire details.
The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah stopping attacks and evacuating areas south of the Litani River.
U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon were attacked, resulting in one death and two injuries.
Iran’s supreme leader accused the U.S. and Israel of trying to create division within Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio intervened to continue difficult talks between Lebanon and Israel.
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A young Tasmanian devil named Mary escaped from Paradise Country wildlife park in Queensland, Australia, and has not been found after three days despite searches using a drone and sniffer dog. Wildlife experts are continuing the search to safely capture and check her health before reuniting her with another Tasmanian devil.
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Mary is a 2-year-old Tasmanian devil that escaped from her enclosure on Tuesday morning.
The park used a thermal-imaging drone and a sniffer dog to search for her at night.
Tasmanian devils can travel up to 10 miles in one night and are mostly active at night.
Mary is described as very shy and young, making her escape unusual.
Experts believe she made a large jump to get out of her quarantined area.
People are warned not to approach or try to catch Mary because Tasmanian devils can react strongly if disturbed.
Mary will have a full medical check when found and will be reunited with her enclosure mate named Mavka.
Tasmanian devils are endangered and threatened by a contagious cancer called devil facial tumor disease.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, who stopped one of the attackers during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, has been charged with assaulting his father. He denies the charges of domestic violence, stalking, and intimidation, and is scheduled to appear in court later in June.
Key Facts
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed a gunman during a mass shooting at a Jewish event in Bondi Beach in December.
The attack killed 15 people and injured many others, making it Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996.
Ahmed was shot several times while stopping the attacker and was praised by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
A fundraiser for Ahmed raised over 2.5 million Australian dollars to support him.
He has been charged with domestic violence common assault, stalking, and intimidation related to an incident in March.
Ahmed denies the allegations and will appear in Sydney’s Bankstown Local Court on June 29.
Police have classified the Bondi Beach shooting as a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community.
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Far-right politicians from Poland and other countries have used the murder of Henry Nowak to criticize immigration and race relations, focusing on the nationality of the attacker and calling for protection of ethnic groups. Nowak’s family has asked people not to politicize the tragedy and to focus on reducing knife crime.
Key Facts
Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old, was fatally stabbed five times by Vickrum Digwa, a British citizen.
Police footage of Nowak’s last moments was widely shared, showing him handcuffed while dying.
Polish far-right politicians linked the murder to immigration and called for defending Polish people abroad.
Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik blamed mass immigration for Britain’s situation, describing the attacker by his ethnic origin.
French and Spanish far-right leaders also used the case to criticize multiculturalism and immigration policies.
A Japanese far-right news source said the case shows failure of multiculturalism and police priorities.
UK politician Nigel Farage accused police of biased policing influenced by anti-racism.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged calm and serious action rather than anger or violence.
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Far-right politicians from several countries, including Poland, France, Spain, and Japan, have used the murder of Henry Nowak in the UK to promote their views on race and immigration. Despite Nowak’s family asking for the focus to be on reducing knife crime, these politicians highlighted race and immigration issues around the case.
Key Facts
Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old British man of Polish descent, was stabbed to death and shown in police footage dying while handcuffed.
Nowak’s killer, Vickrum Digwa, a British citizen, stabbed him five times and falsely claimed racial abuse.
Polish far-right politicians called for protecting Polish people and blamed immigration for social problems in the UK.
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour claimed anti-racism policies protect immigrant criminals and harm natives.
Spanish far-right leader Santiago Abascal accused global elites and media of ignoring the issue and called for justice.
A Japanese far-right news site linked the murder to problems with multiculturalism and police focus on race politics.
UK politician Nigel Farage criticized police actions and claimed unequal policing due to anti-racism rules.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged calm and serious efforts to reduce violence, rejecting angry reactions.
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Monsoon rains arrived in the Indian state of Kerala three days later than usual but still on time to help farmers plant important crops. These rains are very important for India's economy because they provide most of the water needed for farming and refilling water sources.
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Monsoon rains came to Kerala three days later than the usual June 1 arrival date.
The monsoon is crucial for planting crops like cotton, soybeans, sugarcane, rice, and corn.
About 70% of India's annual rainfall comes from the monsoon season.
India's economy depends heavily on monsoon rains for agriculture and water supply.
The Meteorological Department expects the monsoon to spread to more regions soon, including parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Scientists warn that 2026 may have a weaker monsoon due to El Nino, which could cause the driest season in 11 years.
El Nino is a climate event that warms the Pacific Ocean and tends to cause extreme weather.
The United Nations called El Nino an urgent climate warning because it worsens global warming effects.
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Israeli air strikes hit several residential buildings in Gaza City, killing at least 11 people, including women and children. The attacks targeted a Hamas commander and occurred despite a ceasefire agreement, as tensions and violence continue in the region.
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Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan, Tel al-Hawa neighborhoods, and Shati refugee camp.
At least 11 Palestinians were killed, including women, children, and three children with disabilities from one family.
A Hamas commander in northern Gaza, Hassan Labad, was killed along with his wife and three children.
The strikes happened during the early hours of Thursday and involved Israeli helicopters firing missiles.
There was no immediate response from the Israeli military about these attacks.
More than 940 people have died in Gaza since a US-brokered ceasefire started in October 2023.
The conflict began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed about 1,200 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he ordered the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70%.
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Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s interim president, is visiting India to discuss energy cooperation, especially Venezuelan oil supplies. She is also a follower of Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba and plans to visit his birthplace during her trip.
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Delcy Rodriguez became Venezuela’s interim president after President Nicolas Maduro was abducted by the US military in January.
Her five-day trip to India focuses on energy cooperation amid global supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Rodriguez follows Sathya Sai Baba, an Indian spiritual leader known for teachings about peace and love.
Sathya Sai Baba was believed by followers to perform miracles, though some accused him of fraud and abuse.
Venezuelan leaders, including Maduro, have been devotees of Sathya Sai Baba.
Rodriguez regularly visits Puttaparthi, the birthplace of Sathya Sai Baba, and feels spiritually supported by his teachings.
Sathya Sai Baba passed away in 2011 amid controversies including allegations of sexual abuse and financial fraud.
India and Venezuela seek to strengthen ties, especially through energy imports, during this diplomatic visit.
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Lebanon and Israel have agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire that includes creating special security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah militants are not allowed. This deal depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks, following recent rocket fire from Lebanon and Israeli strikes that caused deaths and injuries.
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Lebanon and Israel agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire.
The agreement includes "pilot" security zones in Lebanon banning Hezbollah operatives.
Hezbollah is an armed group backed by Iran and is designated a terrorist organization by Israel, the US, and the UK.
Recent exchanges involved rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel and Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon.
Israeli strikes have continued, causing casualties in Lebanon.
The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah fully stopping attacks.
The situation remains tense and unstable in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut’s Dahieh district.
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Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has recently caused international controversy due to his strong actions and statements, including opposing a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran and mistreating activists. While some Israeli leaders and media say Ben-Gvir does not represent Israel, many believe he reflects a growing part of Israeli society and holds significant power in government security forces.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir is Israel’s National Security Minister and leader of the far-right Jewish Power party.
Ben-Gvir opposed a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran, saying it was bad for Israel.
He was filmed harassing activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, leading to criticism from multiple countries including the UK, France, Italy, Canada, and the U.S.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Ben-Gvir’s behavior was not in line with Israel’s values.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Ben-Gvir harms Israel’s image and is not the face of the country.
Critics argue Ben-Gvir’s actions are supported by other politicians and civil servants who share his views.
Ben-Gvir has control over police and prison forces since his appointment in 2022.
He was politically active as a teenager and linked to extremist groups opposed to peace with Palestinians.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, where Chinese troops killed many peaceful protesters in 1989. Despite China’s heavy censorship and efforts to hide the event, the memory of the protest and its victims remains important internationally.
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On June 4, 1989, Chinese troops used force against peaceful protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing.
Estimates say up to 1,000 civilians were killed; China officially reports 200 to 300 deaths.
Protesters were mostly students and workers demanding political reform, freedoms, and an end to corruption.
China censors discussion of the event on social media and prevents public commemorations, especially near Tiananmen Square.
Hong Kong used to hold large memorials but stopped after Beijing tightened control in 2020; Taiwan now hosts large events instead.
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, criticized China’s censorship and honored the victims, stating that the event cannot be erased.
Rubio has supported U.S. actions against Chinese officials over human rights issues and has been targeted by Chinese sanctions.
China's government closely controls information about the massacre and treats related topics as sensitive.
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Thousands of people in Argentina have protested to stop violence against women. The protests started after a 14-year-old girl named Agostina Vega was raped and killed, and her body was found a week after she went missing.
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Argentina has a problem where a woman is killed every 30 hours.
Agostina Vega, a 14-year-old girl, was raped and murdered.
Her body was discovered one week after she disappeared.
The violence against women led to large protests across the country.
People are demanding stronger actions to end gender-based violence.
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