Five people died and several were hurt during a shooting at a youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany. Police arrested two people, including the suspected shooter, but the reasons behind the attack are still unknown.
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The shooting happened at a youth welfare facility on Dankersstrasse in Stade, Germany.
Five people were killed and several others were injured.
Two people have been arrested, one is the suspected shooter.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Stade is a town of about 50,000 people, located near Hamburg.
German gun laws are stricter than in the United States, and mass shootings are rare.
Police asked residents to stay away from the area during the emergency response.
The investigation is ongoing, with more information expected later.
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At the BET Awards in Los Angeles, Teyana Taylor won multiple awards including Icon of the Year and showed strong emotions during her acceptance. Lauryn Hill received a special living legend icon award and performed after a tribute featuring several well-known artists.
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Teyana Taylor received the Icon of the Year award from Janet Jackson and became emotional on stage.
Taylor also won best actress, video director of the year, and fashion vanguard awards.
She recently graduated from culinary school while continuing her music and film career.
Taylor earned a Golden Globe, an Oscar nomination, and a Grammy nomination in the past year.
Hip-hop duo Clipse won three awards including album of the year.
British singer Olivia Dean was named best new artist.
Lauryn Hill received the inaugural living legend icon award.
Lauryn Hill performed after a tribute featuring artists like Nas, SZA, Lizzo, and Queen Latifah.
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Iran has gained control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil and gas. Despite a temporary pause on transit fees, Iran insists on controlling shipping lanes. The Gulf countries and the U.S. face challenges in managing this situation and must find ways to reduce Iran’s power over this vital waterway.
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The Strait of Hormuz is critical, moving around 20% of the world’s seaborne oil and gas.
Iran controls the northern shore and the longest coastline on the Gulf, giving it geographic advantage.
Iran agreed to waive tolls temporarily for 60 days but plans to charge fees later.
Oman proposed an alternative shipping lane managed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), but Iran rejected it.
Iran’s control allows it to set terms and fees for ships passing through the strait.
President Trump suggested the U.S. might charge Gulf countries for protecting the region.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries could jointly claim and manage the shipping corridor to reduce Iran’s control.
The Gulf states could increase their own naval presence and develop alternative routes and infrastructure to lessen dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran’s president announced that Qatar will release $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds. This action comes as talks to resolve the conflict in the Middle East face difficulties due to new attacks.
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Iran has $12 billion in assets frozen in Qatar.
Qatar will release half of these funds, about $6 billion, back to Iran.
The announcement was made by Iran’s president.
The release comes during tense negotiations to end Middle East conflicts.
New attacks have made peace talks more difficult.
The funds were frozen as part of previous sanctions or restrictions.
Returning the funds could affect the regional political and economic situation.
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A man from Fife, Scotland, named Daniel Vettrino was shot and killed on the Caribbean island of Canouan in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Local police are investigating the shooting, and a post-mortem will be performed to determine the cause of death.
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Daniel Vettrino, aged 37, was from Dysart, Fife, Scotland.
The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Gym Hill area of Canouan.
Vettrino was shot multiple times and later declared dead by a local doctor.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force is conducting an investigation.
A post-mortem examination is planned to find out more about the death.
The UK Foreign Office is helping Vettrino’s family and is in contact with local authorities.
Canouan is a small island, about 3.5 miles long and 1.2 miles wide, part of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines islands.
Vettrino’s family described him as a kind person who wanted happiness for those around him.
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Two large earthquakes hit Venezuela last week, leaving many people homeless. Survivors are staying in temporary shelters like a baseball stadium in Catia la Mar, relying on donated food and clothing while waiting for help from the government.
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Venezuela experienced two big earthquakes on a Wednesday last week.
Many people lost their homes because of the earthquakes.
Survivors are staying outdoors or in tents at makeshift shelters.
A baseball stadium in the town of Catia la Mar is being used as a shelter.
People in the shelters depend on donations for food and clothes.
Survivors hope the government will provide temporary housing during the rebuilding process.
The affected area is located on Venezuela’s northern coast.
The BBC reporter Will Grant visited the shelter to report on conditions.
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Thousands of foreign nationals are leaving South Africa before a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups who want undocumented immigrants to leave. Violence and protests have forced refugees and migrants to abandon their homes, while the South African government is increasing police operations and planning tighter immigration controls.
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Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
Protests against immigrants have happened in many cities, with some turning violent.
At least three people from Malawi and Mozambique were killed in recent anti-immigrant protests.
Police launched a $36 million operation to prevent violence and enforce immigration laws.
The government plans to improve border security and update the immigration system with modern technology.
Many refugees, including those from the Democratic Republic of Congo, have been forced to leave homes and workplaces.
Refugees gather at government offices awaiting help to return to their home countries.
Incidents of assault against foreign nationals continue during this period of unrest.
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France's far-right National Rally party is preparing for the 2027 presidential election but has not chosen a candidate yet. Marine Le Pen, the party leader, is banned from running due to a legal conviction and is appealing, while her successor Jordan Bardella, a young party president, is becoming the main candidate.
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The National Rally (RN) is a major far-right party in France, formerly known as the National Front.
Marine Le Pen has run for president twice but lost to Emmanuel Macron.
Le Pen was convicted in 2025 of embezzling funds and banned from office for five years.
She has appealed the court decision, with a ruling expected on July 7, 2026.
Jordan Bardella, 30 years old, became RN leader in 2022 and is popular with younger voters via social media.
Bardella led the RN to a big win in the 2024 European elections and is polling well for the presidential race.
Some experts doubt Bardella’s experience and infrastructure to win the presidency.
If elected, Bardella would be France’s youngest president since Napoleon.
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Ukraine asked Belarus to shut down four relay stations that help Russia guide drone attacks on Ukraine. Belarus has stopped using these stations, which Ukraine says is a result of its strong request.
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy demanded Belarus stop using four relay stations that help Russian drones attack Ukraine.
The relay stations are located near the Ukraine-Belarus border and make Russian drone signals stronger and more precise.
Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko allowed Russia to use these stations but later shut them down.
Zelenskyy gave Belarus one week to remove the relay stations and warned Ukraine would act if Belarus did not comply.
Ukraine has the military capability to strike Belarus if needed because Belarus has weak air defenses.
Lukashenko threatened possible retaliation by targeting the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant near the border.
The last Russian drone crossed from Belarus into Ukraine recently, confirming the relay stations have stopped working.
Analysts say Ukraine’s demand and threat may open new talks with Belarus, possibly changing Belarus’s role in the conflict.
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Nigerians are coming back to their country after experiencing violent attacks and harassment in South Africa. Many lost family members and jobs due to these xenophobic attacks.
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Nigerians fled South Africa because of xenophobic violence.
The violence included deadly attacks and harassment.
People lost their loved ones during the attacks.
Many Nigerians also lost their jobs and means of income.
The return is taking place through organized efforts.
Ahmed Idris reported on the situation from Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
Xenophobia means fear or hatred of foreigners.
The attacks targeted Nigerians living in South Africa.
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A tape may exist of a 1952 meeting where Air Force officials and scientists discussed UFOs. Lawmakers are asking for the tape to be released to the public.
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The tape is said to record a UFO briefing from 1952.
Air Force officials and scientists took part in this meeting.
The discussion focused on unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
Lawmakers want the government to make the tape public.
This request is part of a broader interest in UFO information.
The tape has not yet been confirmed as available.
The meeting happened during a time when UFO sightings were a topic of concern.
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Wildfires are burning across the Western United States, driven by hot weather and strong winds. The National Weather Service says fire danger is very high, especially in the area where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet.
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Three firefighters have died while fighting wildfires in the West.
Hot temperatures and strong winds are making fires spread faster.
The National Weather Service states wildfire risk is critical in the Southwest.
The Four Corners region, where four states meet, faces especially high danger.
Firefighters are working to control the blazes amid tough conditions.
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President Donald Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran to end a months-long conflict. His deputy, JD Vance, supported the deal and criticized Israel’s military actions, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Israel and condemned Iran. These differing views led to questions about unity within the Trump administration, but the White House denied any split.
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President Trump signed an MoU with Iran aiming to end a long conflict.
JD Vance, who helped negotiate the deal, praised the progress and called for ending Israel’s military attacks on Lebanese civilians.
More than 4,000 people have died and 1.2 million displaced in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March.
Marco Rubio supports Israel’s military actions and blames Iran for attacks in the Gulf region.
The U.S. and Iran engaged in several attacks near the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the MoU was signed.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global energy supplies.
Vance criticized Israel’s public opposition to the Iran agreement and urged Israel to stop attacking the Trump administration.
The White House said there is no disagreement between Vance and Rubio despite their different statements.
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China sent a warship and coast guard ships to watch U.S. and Philippine military drills in the South China Sea. These exercises happened near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area that China controls but the Philippines also claims.
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China deployed a Jiangkai-class guided-missile frigate and three coast guard cutters over the weekend.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Philippine navy and coast guard conducted joint drills less than 60 miles from Scarborough Shoal.
Scarborough Shoal is a fishing area China took from the Philippines in 2012, leading to ongoing tensions.
China calls its patrols "routine" and accuses the Philippines of working with countries outside the region to harm peace.
The U.S. and Philippines call their drills "maritime cooperative activities" aimed at strengthening regional security and cooperation.
The exercises included search-and-rescue operations, ship maneuvers, and sharing information on maritime activity.
The drills support a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region.
China has previously declared a nature reserve over much of Scarborough Shoal and placed structures there, which the Philippines views as a violation of its sovereignty.
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Les Mills, a New Zealand fitness expert, former Olympian, and mayor of Auckland, has died at age 91. He founded a global fitness brand known for music-based workouts and won multiple medals as an athlete.
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Les Mills opened his first gym in Auckland in 1968 with his late wife Colleen.
The gym grew into Les Mills International, famous worldwide for workouts like Body Pump and Body Combat.
He competed in shot put and discus in four Olympic Games and won five Commonwealth Games medals, including discus gold in 1966.
Mills served three terms as mayor of Auckland City in the 1990s.
He coached athletes, including world champion discus thrower Beatrice Faumuina.
He received honors for his service in sport and local government, including the New Zealand Order of Merit and the Order of the British Empire.
His family and New Zealand Olympic officials praised his lasting impact on fitness and sport.
Les Mills’ fitness programs continue to help people worldwide stay active.
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Ivy League colleges have fewer women full professors compared to many state schools, even though they have large financial resources. Data shows state schools like the City University of New York (CUNY) have a higher percentage of women in top academic roles.
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Ivy League schools include eight private universities in the U.S. Northeast, such as Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
On average, about 30% of full professors at Ivy League schools are women, below the national average of 32%.
Harvard has 29.6% women full professors, Yale 30.3%, and Princeton 27.5%.
Some state schools like CUNY have more than 50% women full professors, example: Hostos Community College has 55.6%.
Women have earned as many PhDs as men since the early 2000s.
Gender Fair ranks colleges by factors like pay fairness, parental policies, safety, and opportunities.
CUNY emphasizes long-term commitment to gender equity and inclusion in its academic staff.
Gender Fair hopes their rankings will encourage students and donors to demand better gender balance at colleges.
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Colombian president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella named Rodrigo Lara, whose father was killed by drug lord Pablo Escobar, as his future interior minister. De la Espriella won a close election and plans to take a tough stance on crime when he becomes president in August.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is the newly elected president of Colombia and will take office in August.
He narrowly won the runoff election by less than one percentage point.
Rodrigo Lara, the designated interior minister, is the son of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, Colombia’s justice minister assassinated by Pablo Escobar in 1984.
Lara has worked against corruption and supported the peace agreement with the FARC rebel group in the past.
De la Espriella criticizes the peace accord and wants to use stronger measures against armed groups, including bombing and building large prisons.
De la Espriella is a right-wing millionaire who received endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump during the campaign.
The outgoing president, Gustavo Petro, pursued peace talks with armed groups, which some studies say increased violence and armed groups’ power.
Colombia has been a key U.S. ally in fighting drug trafficking and trade but relations worsened during Petro’s government.
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Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, completed the U.K.'s National Three Peaks Challenge by climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours. She did this to raise money and awareness for cancer care, following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Princess Catherine climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Mount Snowdon in 24 hours.
The total hike covered 23 miles with a 10,052-foot climb and 462 miles of driving between peaks.
She aimed to support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, linked to the hospital treating her.
The challenge highlights holistic cancer care, which includes physical, emotional, spiritual, and social support.
Princess Catherine was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and announced remission in early 2025.
She completed the climb alone but had support from Britain's Mountain Rescue teams.
Her family, including Prince William and their children, greeted her after the challenge.
Since her remission, she has returned to public activities, including a trip to northern Italy in 2026.
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The Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands welcomes over 30,000 campervan trips every year, which helps the local economy. However, some visitors cause problems by leaving litter and human waste in nature, leading to complaints from residents about a lack of proper toilet facilities.
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More than 30,000 campervan and motorhome trips visit the Scottish Highlands annually, with many on the Isle of Skye.
The island has a population of just over 10,000 and features few towns but many natural landscapes.
There are only 10 public toilets on Skye, and some local businesses participate in the Highland Comfort Scheme to offer toilet access.
Some tourists do not use toilets properly and are seen urinating openly, leaving tissue and waste in public areas.
Crofter Calum Beaton reported finding human waste and chemical toilet waste dumped on farmland.
Residents like Julia Dawber see up to nine campervans parked near her home and experience visitors relieving themselves close by.
Most visitors are responsible, as noted by local business owner Sarah MacKinnon, who said 95% behave well.
Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code encourages people to respect others, care for the environment, and take responsibility for their actions while visiting nature.
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Dame Penelope Keith was a famous British actress known for her roles in popular 1970s sitcoms like The Good Life and To the Manor Born. She had a long career in theatre and television, earning many awards including a damehood for her work in entertainment and charity.
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Penelope Keith became well-known for playing Margo Leadbeatter in The Good Life.
She also starred as Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To the Manor Born.
Keith began her acting career in the late 1950s and continued performing on stage and TV.
She won several awards, including TV Baftas, an Olivier award, an OBE, a CBE, and was made a dame in 2014.
Born in 1940 in Sutton, Surrey, she grew up in south London during World War Two.
Despite her refined voice, she came from a modest background and spent early years with her grandparents.
She was rejected by a top drama school for being too tall but trained at another acting school.
Her height often led her to play supporting roles, which helped her develop a wide acting range.
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