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Colombia is holding a presidential election that will affect its relationship with the United States. The new leader will influence how the two countries work together in the region.
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Colombians are voting to choose their next president.
The presidency will play a role in shaping Colombia's ties with the U.S.
The U.S. is an important partner to Colombia in their region.
News outlet Noticias Caracol is covering the election.
CBS News is reporting on how the election affects U.S.-Colombia relations.
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Brazil’s courts have ordered the protection of Fordlandia, a town built by Henry Ford in the Amazon rainforest in 1928. The decision requires government agencies to work together to preserve the site, which has fallen into decay but holds historical significance.
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Fordlandia was established by Henry Ford in 1928 to produce rubber for his car company.
The town had modern infrastructure for its time, including a hospital, running water, electricity, and a cinema.
Fordlandia’s rubber plantation failed due to fungus and pests, and the project was sold to Brazil in 1945.
The site has been neglected for decades, with buildings deteriorating and services like running water unreliable.
The court ruling mandates collaboration among federal, state, and local governments to protect the site.
Thousands of people still live in Fordlandia despite the decaying infrastructure.
The preservation effort is seen as important for Brazil’s cultural heritage and could support local tourism.
Poverty is high in the area, with nearly 40% of people in the state of Para living in poverty as of 2023.
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The United Nations has put Israel and Russia on a list for sexual violence during conflicts. The UN found verified cases of abuse, including rape and torture, mainly against men, in prisons and detention centers controlled by these countries. Both nations deny the accusations and have limited access for investigators.
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The UN documented sexual abuse of 31 Palestinian people by Israeli forces from 2023 to 2025, including repeated gang-rapes and torture.
Israel blocked UN investigators from visiting detention centers and threatened Palestinian detainees who report abuse.
Russia was found to use systematic sexual violence against Ukrainians in detention centers, including torture and rape.
Investigators verified 310 cases of sexual abuse by Russian forces, mainly involving men and including electric shocks and genital mutilation.
Both Israel and Russia deny the use of sexual violence by their militaries.
The UN report lists 77 countries and groups involved in conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, noting a sharp global increase from 2024.
Israel and Russia differ from the global trend by mostly targeting men in their reported cases, whereas most victims elsewhere are women and girls.
The UN cited a “systemic lack of accountability” for sexual violence in Israeli detention centers, with some incidents being recorded but not prosecuted.
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Kenyan police arrested eight students suspected of starting a fire in a girls’ boarding school dormitory. The fire killed 16 students and injured 79 others. The school is closed while police continue questioning other students.
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A fire occurred in a girls’ boarding school dormitory in Kenya.
The fire caused 16 student deaths.
Seventy-nine students were injured in the fire.
Police arrested eight students suspected of starting the fire on purpose.
The school remains closed after the incident.
Police are questioning many other students as part of the investigation.
The incident is being treated as a case of arson, which means the fire was set intentionally.
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The European Union will release 16.4 billion euros ($19 billion) in frozen funds to Hungary after new reforms by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The money was previously blocked due to concerns under the former leader Viktor Orban but will now help Hungary rebuild its economy and public services.
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The EU froze about 18 billion euros ($21 billion) in funds to Hungary during Viktor Orban’s rule over issues like democracy and corruption.
The EU will release 10 billion euros ($11.6 billion) from its COVID recovery fund, 4.2 billion euros ($4.8 billion) in cohesion funds, and another 2.2 billion euros ($2.5 billion) after further reforms.
Prime Minister Peter Magyar has started reforms, including reversing Orban’s plan to leave the International Criminal Court.
Police will allow Budapest’s Pride parade next month, a reversal of the previous ban under Orban.
Magyar said the funds, which equal about 13% of Hungary’s budget, will help jump-start the economy and support small and medium businesses.
The EU required a new plan from Hungary by the end of August to qualify for the funds.
If Hungary completes all steps soon, the first payments could arrive before the end of the year.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the reforms and said the Hungarian people deserve the funds.
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President Donald Trump said he might approve a peace deal with Iran that includes major changes like ending Iran’s nuclear weapons program and opening the Strait of Hormuz for free passage. However, Iranian officials denied that a final agreement has been made and said talks are still ongoing.
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President Trump announced a potential Iran peace deal with major concessions from Tehran.
The deal would require Iran to give up nuclear weapons, open the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and remove underwater mines.
Trump said the US would lift its naval blockade of Iran if the deal is finalized.
Iranian officials said no final agreement has been reached and denied some parts of Trump’s claims.
Iran’s negotiator said they do not trust words and only trust actions in negotiations.
Iranian officials rejected the idea of exporting uranium but may consider downblended uranium, less suitable for weapons.
US Vice President JD Vance suggested the deal was close, but President Trump needed more time to decide.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not commented and continues military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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The Dartford warbler, a small bird that nearly disappeared from southern England in the 1960s, is making a strong comeback. A recent survey found the highest number of pairs ever on RSPB nature reserves, helped by habitat restoration efforts that improve the heathland environment the birds need.
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In 2025, 264 pairs of Dartford warblers were counted on RSPB nature reserves, a 44% increase over five years.
The Dartford warbler is a small grey-brown bird with a red eye ring, russet breast, and long tail.
They live in lowland heathland in southern England and need dense gorse bushes for shelter and food.
The species nearly went extinct in England in the 1960s, surviving only in Dorset.
RSPB has worked to restore heathland by removing trees, converting farmland back to heath, and connecting habitat patches.
Lowland heathland is an endangered habitat in the UK, with 80% lost since the 1800s due to farming and forestry.
Dartford warblers feed mainly on spiders and caterpillars found in gorse.
The birds were recorded at 14 RSPB reserves across southern England, including Arne, Aylesbeare, Minsmere, and Farnham Heath.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will start extra health checks for passengers coming from countries experiencing Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that these screenings began late Thursday night.
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JFK Airport will screen passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries.
The screenings are meant to detect signs of Ebola virus disease.
The affected regions are in Central and East Africa.
The CDC announced the new screening measures on Thursday.
Enhanced screenings started at 11:59 p.m. on the same day.
This is part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola to the United States.
Passengers with symptoms may be referred for medical evaluation.
This screening is an addition to other U.S. airports performing similar checks.
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The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on nine individuals linked to Hezbollah, including members of Lebanon’s parliament, security groups, and army intelligence. This move shows that people cannot avoid punishment just because they hold official government or military positions if they support Hezbollah’s activities.
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Nine people connected to Hezbollah were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury.
Those sanctioned include Hezbollah parliament members and security officials from the Amal Movement.
Some Lebanese Army Intelligence officers were also included in the sanctions.
The U.S. is targeting individuals who use official positions to support Hezbollah.
The sanctions imply that wearing a state uniform does not protect someone if they assist a militant group.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
The U.S. considers Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
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Authorities in Hawaii arrested Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, after a search linked him to the deaths of three elderly men on the Big Island. The police found Baker hiding in a cave and charged him with murder, burglary, and theft among other crimes.
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Three elderly men were found dead earlier in the week in different locations on Hawaii’s Big Island.
The victims were Robert Shine, 69, an unnamed 79-year-old man, and John Carse, 69.
Jacob Daniel Baker was identified as a suspect and considered armed and dangerous.
Police found Baker hiding in a cave after a large search involving federal and state agencies.
Baker was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, burglary, and theft.
It is not yet clear how the killings are connected or if first-degree murder charges will be filed.
Two women had recently tried to get restraining orders against Baker, but the requests were denied.
The local community and authorities expressed relief and gratitude after Baker's arrest.
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A Romanian man, Nandito Badea, is accused of stabbing an Iranian journalist, Pouria Zeraati, in London but says it was his friend who did the stabbing. Badea and another man, George Stana, face charges over the attack, which prosecutors say was done on behalf of Iran.
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Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25, are on trial for stabbing journalist Pouria Zeraati in Wimbledon in March 2024.
Badea claims his friend David Andrei (not on trial) was the one who stabbed Zeraati.
Prosecutors say the attack was organized on behalf of the Iranian government.
Badea said he was originally hired for construction work in the UK but ended up doing surveillance on Zeraati without knowing his identity.
On the day of the attack, Badea said he was instructed to ask Zeraati for money before Andrei stabbed him.
After the attack, the three men fled to Switzerland and then back to Romania.
Badea reported threats from people who warned him not to go to the police.
Andrei could not be extradited from Romania, so he is not facing trial in the UK.
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Actress and writer Dame Emma Thompson received the Hay Festival Medal for Drama at the Hay Festival in Wales. She spoke about the books that influenced her life, her childhood, feminism, and the importance of storytelling and education.
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Emma Thompson was awarded the Hay Festival Medal for Drama.
The award event took place at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Wales.
Thompson discussed books that shaped her, including Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Mr Todd.
She shared memories of her father reading long bedtime stories to her and her siblings.
Thompson emphasized the importance of respecting children as readers and not talking down to them.
She reflected on her upbringing, highlighting her parents encouraged her curiosity.
Thompson noted many female authors in the Victorian era faced challenges and wrote under disguise.
She stressed the importance of access to books, arts, and education for developing minds.
The book Madwoman in the Attic opened her eyes to different ways of understanding women’s writing.
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Journey is currently on their Final Frontier Tour, which will end in November. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain said the band is ready to retire and that the fans have kept them going all these years.
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Journey is touring on their Final Frontier Tour, ending in November.
Jonathan Cain said it’s time for him to "close the chapter" and retire from touring.
Cain credits the fans for the band's long career.
Journey was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
Former Journey singer Steve Perry accepted the Hall of Fame award but did not perform with the band.
Cain expected Perry might join them for a song but Perry did not.
Perry has denied plans to join Journey for their farewell tour.
Cain said Perry is always welcome to join them on stage if he wants.
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Nicola Sturgeon said she regrets keeping Peter Murrell as the SNP chief executive when she became party leader in 2014. Murrell admitted to stealing over £400,000 from the SNP and was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing.
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Nicola Sturgeon became SNP leader in 2014 and kept Peter Murrell as chief executive.
Murrell embezzled more than £400,000 from the SNP over 12 years, starting in 2010.
Murrell used party funds to buy luxury goods, jewelry, cars, and a motorhome.
Murrell pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing on 23 June.
Police Scotland investigated the case under Operation Branchform starting in 2021.
Sturgeon said keeping Murrell was her decision, but she is not responsible for his crime.
Sturgeon described feeling deceived and betrayed by Murrell, who is also her estranged husband.
First Minister John Swinney rejected calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case.
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Vietnamese President To Lam warned that the global order is weakening as powerful countries ignore international law and take advantage of weaker nations. He highlighted three main crises: disregard for laws, lack of trust between countries, and problems with economic development and global trade.
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Powerful countries sometimes break international rules and pressure weaker countries.
This creates difficulties especially for small and medium-sized nations, which face economic and security pressures.
Vietnam tries to balance relations with China, its main economic partner, and the U.S., with which it has growing security ties.
Tensions continue between Vietnam and China over South China Sea territories and fishing rights.
Disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have affected Vietnam’s oil supply and raised energy costs.
A lack of trust between countries increases the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts.
Economic problems like rising debt, slow growth, tariffs, and climate change threaten many countries’ stability.
Vietnam warns that economic challenges can lead to social and political unrest and uncertainty.
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President Donald Trump is deciding on a possible agreement with Iran to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides continue to distrust each other, with Iran’s negotiator saying actions will prove whether the deal is real.
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President Trump is meeting in the Situation Room to make a final decision on a deal with Iran.
The possible deal could extend the ceasefire that has lasted three months.
The deal may reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for shipping.
Trump listed conditions including no nuclear weapons for Iran and clearing mines from the strait.
No money will change hands until further notice according to Trump.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Iran will judge the deal by actions, not promises.
White House sources said a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension was agreed but not yet approved by Trump.
Iranian news reports say the deal is close to approval but does not include destroying Iran’s nuclear materials and may add ship inspections in the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump said he is deciding on a deal with Iran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased military actions in Gaza beyond agreed limits. Netanyahu plans to take control of 70% of Gaza, which could force millions of Palestinians into a small area, raising concerns about a humanitarian crisis.
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President Trump is considering a peace deal with Iran.
Israel, led by Netanyahu, expanded military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
Netanyahu ordered the military to control 70% of Gaza’s territory.
Over 2 million Palestinians may be forced into less than one-third of Gaza’s land.
Israel’s defense minister spoke of "voluntary migration" of Palestinians from Gaza.
Gaza faces severe shortages of food, medicine, and destruction of homes.
International criticism of Israel is limited compared to reactions to other conflicts.
European governments have expressed concern but have not strongly pressured Israel.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, a former MP and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, is on trial facing multiple charges including rape. During the trial, his lawyer said a letter he wrote to one alleged victim was not about the abuse claims but other behavior, while the alleged victim said the letter suggested guilt and asked for forgiveness.
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Jeffrey Donaldson faces 18 charges related to sexual offenses from 1985 to 2008 involving two alleged victims.
One of the charges against Donaldson is rape.
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, is charged with helping him commit rape and indecent assault but denies the charges.
Donaldson wrote a letter in 2020 apologizing and expressing regret, but his lawyer said it was unrelated to the abuse claims.
The complainant believes the letter implied guilt for abuse over many years.
A witness named “Witness A” described instances of alleged inappropriate touching from childhood.
Eleanor Donaldson is judged unfit to stand trial due to mental health and is not attending the current trial.
The trial includes detailed questioning about the timing and nature of the abuse allegations.
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A dog named Pete escaped when his leash broke during a walk in Brooklyn. He ran about a mile and arrived safely by himself at his doggy day care, where staff let him in. Pete was checked by a vet and was healthy with only a small scratch.
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Pete’s leash broke while he was on a walk, causing him to get loose.
He ran roughly one mile through neighborhood streets in Brooklyn.
Pete went to the doggy day care he often visits and waited outside until staff let him in.
The doggy day care staff did not know Pete was missing and were surprised to see him arrive alone.
Pete showed no signs of distress and immediately resumed playing when inside.
He had some tire marks on him and was bathed by the staff.
Pete’s owner was looking for him and arrived shortly after the dog reached day care.
A vet examined Pete and found only a tiny scratch; he was otherwise healthy.
Experts say dogs can return to familiar places using memory of smells, routines, and sights.
Leash escapes can be dangerous, so it is important to use properly fitted harnesses and check equipment before walks.
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Mexico’s senate approved a constitutional amendment that allows election results to be canceled if there is foreign interference. The amendment defines foreign interference broadly, including things like illegal funding, misinformation, or involvement by foreign governments. Critics argue the law is too vague and could be used to unfairly cancel election results.
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The amendment was proposed by Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Foreign interference is described to include illicit funding, propaganda, misinformation, digital manipulation, and actions by foreign governments or agencies.
Critics say the wording is so broad that many normal actions, like media reports or official statements, could be used to challenge elections.
The amendment lets Mexico’s electoral court cancel election results if foreign interference is found.
The electoral court is seen as closely aligned with the ruling Morena party, which controls Mexico’s government now.
The bill passed amid tensions with the US, including threats from President Donald Trump about Mexico’s security and recent indictments of Mexican officials linked to drug trafficking.
Opposition politicians warn the amendment could be used by Morena to keep power by annulling unfavorable election results.
President Sheinbaum emphasizes the law is meant to protect Mexico’s sovereignty and the right of Mexicans to decide their leaders.
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