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• There was an error on the webpage, leading to a "Page Not Found" message.
• Marti Cifuentes left his position as head coach of Queens Park Rangers.
• Charlotte Healy, previously an assistant at Manchester United, is now the head coach of Bristol City in the Women's Super League 2.
• Dundee University will receive an additional £40 million with certain conditions required for the funding.
• The Ministry of Justice announced a £14 million repair project for a crown court.
• Carlisle United has signed forward David Ajiboye from Peterborough United.

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• Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar on Monday.
• This attack was in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
• Many airlines have cancelled, delayed, or rerouted flights due to safety concerns.
• Qatar temporarily closed its airspace, impacting flights by Qatar Airways.
• Middle East airlines like Emirates and Gulf Air suspended or altered service to certain destinations.
• US President Donald Trump announced a truce between Iran and Israel late Monday.
• Despite some airspace reopening, uncertainty about Iranian airspace persists.
• Major airlines like Singapore Airlines and British Airways suspended flights to the region for several days.

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• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran started on a Tuesday after weeks of intense air strikes.
• The conflict began on June 13 with Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
• The fighting resulted in the deaths of at least 610 people in Iran and 28 people in Israel.
• Many civilians in Tehran were displaced during the conflict, with some returning cautiously home.
• Iranian civilians are skeptical about the ceasefire lasting and fear future attacks.
• The United States President, at the time, talked about peace but also mentioned regime change in Iran.
• Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful, while Israel and the US have accused it of developing nuclear weapons.

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• U.S. airstrikes targeted three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday night.
• The Defense Intelligence Agency found that Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months.
• Some U.S. officials, including Virginia Senator Mark Warner, question the administration's strategy.
• A planned Senate briefing on the situation was postponed.
• The White House disputes the intelligence report, claiming major damage to nuclear sites.
• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by President Trump the day before assessments were released.
• Iran maintains it will continue its nuclear activities despite the airstrikes.
• Bunker-buster bombs were used, but experts say the strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

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• Residents in Beersheba were alerted by missile alarms early Tuesday morning.
• People took shelter in safe rooms, specially designed secure areas in buildings.
• An Iranian missile hit a residential block, causing it to partially collapse.
• Four people died in the attack while they were in their safe rooms.
• Israeli medics and military personnel responded to assist and clean up.
• Both Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire but accused one another of violations.
• Local residents expressed doubt about the ceasefire's stability.
• Volunteers helped clean debris as residents started assessing the damage.

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• A ceasefire between Iran and Israel started after 12 days of military strikes.
• Iran's health minister reported 606 deaths, but other groups estimate it could be twice as much.
• Many Iranians are worried about safety, political change, and economic hardships due to sanctions.
• There were at least 901 executions in Iran last year amid intensified crackdowns on dissent.
• The Iranian government limits journalists’ access, so reports depend on communication apps like WhatsApp.
• The ceasefire was quickly challenged by accusations of violations from both Iran and Israel.
• Israeli forces claimed to intercept missiles from Iran, which Iran denied.
• The ceasefire was announced by Donald Trump and experienced immediate strain with reports of explosions in northern Iran.

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• Foster + Partners designed the Queen Elizabeth II memorial in London.
• The design includes a bridge with a look inspired by Queen Elizabeth's wedding tiara.
• Statues of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will be part of the memorial.
• The memorial will be located in St. James Park near Buckingham Palace.
• The plan includes two gates, two gardens, a bridge, and a path.
• The gardens will be dedicated to the Commonwealth and communities in the UK.
• The memorial is expected to cost about $62 million.
• Some people have criticized the cost due to decreasing government funds for the arts.
• The design will be officially announced in April 2026, which would have been Queen Elizabeth’s 100th birthday month.

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• President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on social media.
• The ceasefire agreement was immediately put to the test following the announcement.
• China has a strong interest in the situation due to its oil imports from Iran.
• China obtains much of its oil from Iran using a "dark fleet," which refers to ships that avoid detection to bypass American sanctions.
• The situation is important for China because any disruption could affect its crude oil supply.

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• Tariffs are taxes placed on goods that are brought into a country from abroad.
• Most bridal gowns are designed in the United States.
• The actual manufacturing of these dresses mostly happens in China.
• These gowns are now affected by tariffs due to their foreign production.
• Couples buying wedding dresses may notice changes because of these tariffs.

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• Iranian President Pezeshkian spoke with Qatar's Emir to express regret over the missile strike.
• The attack targeted the US base Al Udeid in Qatar, not the Qatari population.
• Qatar's defense forces intercepted 18 out of 19 Iranian missiles.
• The Iranian attack was in response to a US strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
• Qatar's Emir condemned the attack, calling it a violation of Qatar's airspace and sovereignty.
• Qatar maintained that it has always supported diplomatic efforts and dialogue with Iran.
• Qatar sent a complaint to the UN, calling the missile strike a threat to regional peace.
• US President Trump announced that Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire following these events.

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• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been declared.
• The ceasefire is described as shaky, indicating it may not be stable.
• Some Gulf Arab countries have supported Israel's recent actions against Iran.
• There are concerns that Israel might try to reshape the Middle East in a way that benefits it.
• The situation has been discussed on a program called "All Things Considered."

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• A major heat wave is affecting the Midwest and East Coast in the U.S.
• The heat wave is expected to last until Friday in some places.
• Early season heat can be dangerous because people are not yet acclimatized to high temperatures.
• Keeping blinds and curtains closed can help cool homes.
• Air conditioner filters should be clean to ensure efficiency.
• Public places with air conditioning, like libraries, can serve as cooling centers.
• Wind and solar energy are recommended as solutions to reduce climate pollution.
• Sealing leaks in homes can help reduce discomfort from heat.

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• The Russian warship Boikiy used a fake ID signal in the English Channel.
• Boikiy is armed with guided missiles and disguised its identity during travel.
• BBC Verify matched the Boikiy’s ID using satellite images, tracking data, and video footage.
• The ship was accompanied by two oil tankers under international sanctions.
• These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet," which secretly moves sanctioned oil.
• Recent Western actions against this fleet might have led Russia to use military escorts.
• The UK Royal Navy monitored Boikiy as it passed through the Channel.
• The ship left West Africa in June and was seen near the Canary Islands without broadcasting its usual identification signals.

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• Israel believes Iran is closer to creating a nuclear weapon now than it has been in the past.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned that military actions against Iran are partly intended to "liberate" its people.
• Iran has a long history and culture, influenced by past empires and resistance movements.
• The term "liberation" has different meanings to Iranians, especially amid calls for regime change by the US and Israel.
• Both the US and Israel have shown interest in changing Iran’s current government.

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• China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil.
• Iran sends about 90% of its oil exports to China.
• The U.S. has sanctions against buying oil from Iran to prevent funding for Iran's military.
• China buys Iranian oil at a lower price, about 8% less than market rates.
• Oil is transported using a "dark fleet," a group of ships that bypass official shipping systems.
• These ships often change the origin labels of oil shipments to disguise them.
• This oil trade keeps Iran's economy stable, letting the country withstand economic pressure.
• China does not engage militarily in the region but holds political influence in Iran.

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• Nine Scottish Labour MPs signed an amendment against controversial welfare reforms.
• Two Crawley Town players, Joy Mukena and Ryan Sandford, signed new contracts to stay with the team.
• During a meeting about special educational needs, inappropriate images and threats were posted online.
• Chelsea's player Nicolas Jackson received a two-game suspension due to a red card in a recent match.
• A vandalism incident occurred at Trump Turnberry where a green was damaged and graffiti was left.
• Police increased patrols after a primary school student brought a knife to school, though such cases are rare.
• An Iranian nuclear scientist was reportedly killed in a strike; nine others also died, according to Iranian media and officials.
• A Brazilian tourist died after falling from Mount Rinjani in Indonesia during a hike.

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• Israel's objectives were to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program and to instigate a regime change.
• The nuclear program's key materials were moved, indicating disruption was not successful.
• The US attacked Iranian nuclear sites with special bombs but did not continue support.
• Evaluating the actual damage to Iran's nuclear sites is difficult without access.
• Assassinations intended to destabilize Iran's leadership instead strengthened public support for the government.
• Bombing of sites symbolic of Iran's regime, like state media, did not achieve the intended results.
• President Trump ordered the US bombing of Iranian facilities but did not engage further in support of Israel.
• These US actions might have violated international law and may have lasting effects.

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• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran started after being brokered by the US and Qatar.
• US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel for allegedly breaching the ceasefire.
• Trump expressed disappointment with both Israel and Iran for the ongoing conflicts.
• Israel conducted additional strikes, citing Iranian missile violations of the ceasefire.
• Iran denied firing missiles and accused Israel of continuing attacks post-ceasefire.
• Trump supports the ceasefire but clarified that he is not seeking to change Iran's government.
• The ceasefire remains a significant political goal for Trump amid recent tensions.
• Some Iranian officials view Trump's remarks as a potential chance for diplomatic talks.