Six people in Kenya were found injured and abandoned after being arrested at a memorial for protesters killed in 2024. Rights groups say the detainees were beaten and tortured while in police custody, and one person remains missing.
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Six Kenyans were arrested during a memorial gathering and later found dumped in different parts of Nairobi with injuries.
They reported being beaten and tortured while in police custody.
One protester, Davis Lichuma, is still missing and has not been found.
Around 355 people were arrested across Kenya during protests marking the second anniversary of violent demonstrations in 2024.
The protests in 2024 resulted in 60 deaths caused by security forces.
Amnesty International Kenya and the Kenya Human Rights Commission are calling for an independent investigation into the allegations of torture.
The six injured protesters are receiving medical treatment at hospitals.
Kenya has experienced a history of police violence and enforced disappearances, with over 127 deaths during protests in 2024 and 2025.
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Rescuers are working quickly in Venezuela after an earthquake to find survivors. About 2,000 rescue workers from several countries have come to help, but getting equipment and people to the right places is difficult.
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An earthquake occurred in Venezuela that required urgent rescue efforts.
Around 2,000 search and rescue workers have arrived from countries including the UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, France, and Spain.
Rescuers are racing against time as the chance to find survivors decreases.
Coordinating the right equipment and personnel to affected areas is challenging.
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez expressed hope that survivors would be found.
The report is from near the Venezuela-Colombia border, specifically the town of Cucuta.
International aid and cooperation are part of the rescue operation.
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The U.S. military, under President Donald Trump’s orders, struck multiple Iranian targets after Iran attacked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions happened despite an ongoing ceasefire and efforts to negotiate a broader peace agreement.
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The U.S. targeted Iranian surveillance, communication, air defense, drone storage, and minelayer sites.
The attack responded to Iran’s drone strike on the oil tanker Kiku, carrying over two million barrels of crude oil.
The tanker was traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipping.
Iran and the U.S. are working on a 60-day interim deal to try to end the conflict and resolve issues like shipping routes and Iran’s nuclear program.
Bahrain, host to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, condemned the Iranian drone attacks on its territory.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it had struck U.S. military locations in the region but gave no details.
A multinational U.S.-led maritime group plans to expand an alternative shipping route near Oman, increasing tensions with Iran.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance urged Iran to communicate over disagreements but warned violence will be met with violence.
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Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. airstrikes on Iranian positions. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a temporary deal to prevent further conflict, but tensions remain high around the strategic strait, a key route for global oil shipments.
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Iran targeted Bahrain with several drones, which Bahrain condemned as a threat to security.
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked, but the crew was safe and no environmental damage occurred.
The U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iranian missile, drone sites, and radar locations overnight after Iran’s drone attack on a cargo ship.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial international waterway for oil and gas shipments, bordered by Iran and Oman.
Iran insists ships must follow its rules in the strait and has threatened to charge fees for passage.
The U.S. Navy oversees a maritime center expanding a route near Oman to handle more ship traffic.
Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet and strongly opposes Iran’s actions.
The U.S. and Iran are working on a 60-day interim agreement addressing ceasefire terms, shipping rights, and Iran’s nuclear program.
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Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, killing over 1,400 people and leaving tens of thousands missing. Rescue teams from other countries joined slow and difficult efforts to find survivors amid widespread building collapses, especially near the capital, Caracas.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela within one minute.
The death toll has passed 1,400 people.
More than 50,000 people are reported missing after the quakes.
The coastal area of La Guaira near Caracas was the hardest hit.
Buildings were flattened, making rescue efforts very difficult.
International rescue teams, including one from Chile, are helping.
Many survivors and volunteers are digging by hand due to a lack of heavy equipment.
Some local officials faced criticism for their response to the disaster.
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Australia plans to double fines on social media companies that fail to stop children under 16 from using their platforms. The government will also give a regulator more powers to enforce the rules, after finding that many children still access social media by bypassing the ban.
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Australia will raise the maximum fine for social media companies from 49.5 million to 99 million Australian dollars (about $31 million to $68 million).
The new law gives the eSafety Commissioner more powers to demand proof that platforms are blocking under-16s.
The ban on children under 16 using social media started on December 10.
Children have been bypassing the ban using fake accounts or other tricks.
A study found little evidence that the ban has significantly reduced social media use among children.
More than five million accounts held by under-16s have been blocked so far.
The government accuses companies like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube of not doing enough to comply.
Platforms use methods like artificial intelligence or government ID checks to verify user age.
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Lebanon and Israel signed a deal aiming to end long-standing conflict by linking Israel’s withdrawal from parts of Lebanon to the disarmament of Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. Hezbollah’s leader rejected the deal, saying the group will keep fighting and not disarm, raising concerns about the agreement’s success.
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Lebanon and Israel signed the deal in Washington without Hezbollah’s involvement.
The agreement says Israel will withdraw from certain areas if Hezbollah disarms.
Hezbollah is supported by Iran and refuses to disarm.
Hezbollah’s leader called the deal a humiliation and dangerous.
Hezbollah’s supporters protested in Beirut after the deal was announced.
The Lebanese army will gradually take control of areas as Israel withdraws.
An Israeli drone strike was reported near a southern Lebanese city despite the deal.
Officials warn the deal could lead to civil war since Hezbollah resists disarmament.
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Israel and Lebanon reached a framework agreement in Washington aiming for Lebanon’s army to regain control over its territory once armed groups like Hezbollah disarm. Israel plans a gradual withdrawal from southern Lebanon after verified disarmament, but Hezbollah rejects the deal and challenges remain about its implementation.
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The framework agreement was announced after talks in the United States.
Lebanon’s army is expected to regain full control of its land after non-state armed groups disarm.
Hezbollah, involved in fighting with Israel since October 2023, is the main group referenced for disarmament.
Israel will withdraw forces from southern Lebanon in stages after the disarmament is confirmed.
The agreement includes two “pilot zones” where Lebanese forces will first take over security duties.
Hezbollah’s leader called the deal invalid and opposed linking Israeli withdrawal to their disarmament.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the agreement, promising to keep a security buffer until Hezbollah disarms.
Israeli opposition shows mixed reactions, with some criticizing the terms allowing Iran’s continued influence via Hezbollah.
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A strong heatwave has caused record-high temperatures across much of Europe, from Denmark to Germany and Switzerland, disrupting transport and putting pressure on hospitals. The heat has damaged roads and forced evacuations, while health services are dealing with more heat-related illnesses.
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Europe experienced record temperatures during a heatwave spreading from western to central and eastern areas.
Denmark recorded its highest temperature ever at 37°C (98.6°F).
Switzerland's Basel hit a record 38.8°C (101.8°F).
Germany saw a new record high of 41.5°C (106.7°F), breaking the previous day's record.
Heat caused damage to Germany’s Autobahn highways, including concrete bursting, leading to closures.
Train companies in Germany advised people to avoid unnecessary travel due to the heat.
A nursing home in Germany evacuated residents because indoor temperatures reached 35°C (95°F); one resident died though the cause is unclear.
French hospitals activated emergency plans as they saw more heat-related health emergencies like heart attacks and heatstroke.
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"Lone Rider," a new movie directed and co-written by Adam Jumba and starring Jack Alcott, will premiere at the Dances with Films festival in Los Angeles on June 28. The film tells the story of a young man named Tyler who steals his dad's 1989 Mustang to find closure in his life and move forward.
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"Lone Rider" is directed and co-written by Adam Jumba.
Jack Alcott stars as Tyler, the main character of the film.
The movie will debut at the Dances with Films festival in Los Angeles on June 28.
The story focuses on Tyler, a young man from Pennsylvania facing a personal crisis and feelings of loneliness.
Tyler steals his father’s 1989 Mustang to go on a journey for closure and growth.
Adam Jumba and Jack Alcott have been friends and collaborators since film school.
Jack Alcott is known for playing Harrison Morgan in the show "Dexter: New Blood."
The film explores themes of isolation and emotional courage related to modern life.
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The United States and Iran tested their fragile ceasefire when the U.S. launched strikes against Iran after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump described the Iranian attack as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
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The U.S. and Iran had a ceasefire agreement in place before recent events.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. responded by reopening military strikes against Iran.
President Trump called the Iranian attack a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire terms.
This exchange tested the limits, or "red lines," both countries set during the ceasefire.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.
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Tens of thousands of people took part in the 31st Budapest Pride march, the first since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was voted out in April. The new government allowed the event despite laws passed under Orbán that tried to ban it, marking a significant change in Hungary’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights.
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The Budapest Pride march was held on a very hot day, with temperatures over 38°C (100°F).
This was the first Pride event since Viktor Orbán, who tried to ban Pride, lost power in April elections.
Participants started at the Opera House and marched through the city ending at the Erzsébet Bridge over the Danube River.
Last year, despite a legal ban, over 350,000 people attended Budapest Pride, the largest ever in Hungary.
The new government has not yet removed the anti-Pride laws but allowed police to secure this year’s event.
Some participants feel hopeful that new laws supporting LGBTQ+ rights, such as adoption by same-sex couples, may be discussed.
The European Union’s top court ruled that Orbán-era laws banning LGBTQ+ content for minors break EU human rights rules.
Hungary’s previous government defended the Pride ban by saying it protected children’s moral development, a claim opposed by rights groups.
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An explosion followed by gunfire occurred near the offices of a paramilitary group called the Rangers in Karachi, Pakistan. Security forces, including police commandos and a special Rapid Response Force, have surrounded the area, and clashes are ongoing.
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The incident happened on a Saturday near a gate to the Rangers' offices in Karachi.
The location is close to several universities and Pakistan’s meteorological department.
Pakistani media reported that special security teams were sent to the scene.
Police and paramilitary forces have sealed off the area.
Gunfire and clashes continue according to sources.
The situation is still developing and more information is expected.
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A former UK military leader, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, said the next prime minister, likely Andy Burnham, must meet a "Moscow test" to show strong defense policies and alliances, especially with NATO and the US. The UK government is preparing to release a defense spending plan aimed at increasing funding to 3.5% of the country's economic output by 2035 to strengthen military capabilities.
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Andy Burnham is the favourite to become the next UK prime minister.
Burnham has said new laws must pass a "Makerfield test" based on his local area.
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said Burnham will also need to pass a "Moscow test" showing strong defense and alliances.
The UK plans to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
Current UK military funding and capabilities are considered inadequate by Sir Tony.
Defense Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned, citing insufficient funds for defense.
The government aims to publish the Defense Investment Plan before the NATO summit on July 7.
The Ministry of Defence reportedly wants £28 billion more by 2030 but may receive only £10 billion extra.
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Bahrain said Iran attacked it with drones after the US carried out strikes on Iranian targets. The drone wave and a suspected attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz increased tensions between the US and Iran, despite a recent peace agreement.
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Bahrain reported multiple drones launched by Iran but no damage or injuries were reported.
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz was also attacked, with no damage or claims of responsibility, but Iran is suspected.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted several US-related sites in the region on Saturday.
The US struck Iranian missile, drone, and radar sites overnight in response to an Iranian drone attack on a ship.
These were the first attacks since a ceasefire agreement was signed between the US and Iran last week.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, remains a major point of conflict and control between Iran and other countries.
The US and Gulf states reject Iran’s claim to control the strait and want to keep it open as an international waterway.
Hezbollah rejected a recent agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it a surrender to Israel.
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Between June 19 and June 26, 93 earthquakes measuring magnitude 4.5 or higher occurred worldwide. The most significant events included a rare “doublet” earthquake in Venezuela causing major damage and a strong earthquake off the coast of northern Japan with no major damage reported.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded 93 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater globally in one week.
Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes seconds apart, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, near the Caribbean coast west of Caracas.
These earthquakes caused widespread destruction in northern Venezuela, killing at least 920 people and injuring over 3,000.
The Venezuela earthquakes were shallow, which increased the damage on the surface.
Seismologists call such closely timed big earthquakes a “seismic doublet,” which is a rare event.
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off northern Japan’s Iwate Prefecture, causing strong shaking but no tsunami or major damage.
Japan’s strict building rules and emergency preparations helped minimize damage from its earthquake.
Northern California had a 5.6 magnitude earthquake with shaking felt over 100 miles away; officials monitored the situation with no immediate reports of serious harm.
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Lebanon experienced mixed reactions after it signed a framework agreement with Israel in Washington. The talks were led by the United States, aiming to resolve ongoing disputes between the two countries.
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Lebanon and Israel signed a preliminary framework agreement.
The agreement was reached through U.S.-mediated talks in Washington.
People in southern Lebanon’s city of Tyre had a different reaction compared to those in Beirut, the capital.
The agreement aims to address long-standing issues between Lebanon and Israel.
The signing has caused a split in public opinion within Lebanon.
This is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain peace in the region.
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Parts of the Four Corners region in the western United States face an extremely high risk of wildfires this weekend due to hot, dry, and windy weather. Six states have Red Flag Warnings warning residents about dangerous fire conditions that could cause existing fires to grow quickly or new fires to start.
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The Cottonwood Fire in Utah is the largest wildfire, burning over 71,000 acres with no containment.
Other major fires include the Iron Fire (40,000 acres, 38% contained) and the Cherry Fire (20,000 acres, 0% contained).
Six states in the West are under Red Flag Warnings, signaling very dangerous fire weather.
The Four Corners area (eastern Utah, western Colorado, northeast Arizona, northwest New Mexico) has the highest fire risk, rated level 3 out of 3.
Conditions include strong winds up to 55 mph, very low humidity, and extremely dry vegetation that fuels fires.
These weather conditions increase the chances for quick fire growth and erratic fire behavior.
The region has had record-low snowpack and extreme drought this winter, making fire risk worse.
Additionally, parts of the country face flood watches and severe storm risks with heavy rain and strong winds expected in various states.
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Fairbanks, Alaska, a small city known for its cold weather and Arctic location, has developed a surprising and diverse food scene, especially with many Thai restaurants. Immigrants and independent family businesses have introduced a wide variety of international cuisines, adapting recipes to local ingredients and conditions.
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Charlie Boonprasert and Tutu Navachai, from northern Thailand, arrived in Fairbanks in the 1980s and opened the first Thai restaurant, Thai House, in 1989.
Fairbanks has about 31,000 residents and is known as a gateway to the Arctic and northern lights, not for its food.
There are now about 15 Thai restaurants in and around Fairbanks, reflecting the presence of a small Thai community.
Independent and family-owned restaurants thrive in Fairbanks because big food chains find it costly to transport goods there.
Lemongrass Thai restaurant, opened in 1996 by Tutu Navachai and run by his family, uses local vegetables and imported Thai ingredients.
The extreme cold, which can reach minus 50°F, influences restaurant operations and food sourcing.
Local farms, like Ann’s Greenhouses, take advantage of Fairbanks’ long summer daylight hours to grow fresh produce for restaurants.
Restaurants combine traditional recipes with local seafood, such as a dish called chu chee scallops with red curry and coconut milk.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is benefiting from his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Recently, Trump approved a military sales deal worth over $700 million to Turkey and eased sanctions, which helps Turkey before an important NATO meeting in Ankara.
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President Erdoğan is gaining advantages from his connection with President Trump.
President Trump approved a military sales package of more than $700 million to Turkey.
Some groups opposed this military sale, but it was approved anyway.
Sanctions against Turkey have been eased or lifted.
Court cases involving Turkey have been dropped or delayed.
These changes come just before a major NATO summit held in Ankara next month.
The NATO summit is considered high-stakes, meaning it involves important decisions and discussions.
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