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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Many people brush their teeth too hard, which can damage the enamel and gums over time. Dentists recommend using a soft-bristled brush, brushing gently in circles, and waiting 30 minutes after acidic foods or drinks before brushing to protect tooth enamel.
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Brushing too aggressively wears down the enamel, causing sensitivity and gum problems.
Enamel does not grow back once it is lost, so protecting it is very important.
Most people still use manual toothbrushes (64%), while about 23% use electric ones.
Medium or hard-bristled brushes can harm teeth; soft bristles are better.
Brushing with too much force does not clean teeth better.
Acidic drinks like juice, coffee, and soda soften enamel temporarily.
It is best to wait 30 minutes after acidic drinks before brushing to avoid enamel damage.
Rinsing with water after acidic foods or drinks can help protect enamel.
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Several European countries, including Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, recorded their highest-ever temperatures during a heat wave. This intense heat caused damage to infrastructure, health emergencies, and disruptions in travel across the region.
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Germany reached a record high temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) on Saturday.
Denmark experienced its hottest day ever at 98.6°F (37°C) in Ødum, a record since 1874.
Switzerland’s city of Basel hit a new record of 101.8°F (38.8°C).
The German highway A2 suffered damage as concrete cracked from the heat, leading to closures.
Train companies in Germany recommended avoiding nonessential travel due to heat effects.
The Czech Republic recorded 105°F (40.5°C) in Doksany, possibly still rising.
A nursing home in Dormagen, Germany, was evacuated after indoor temperatures reached 95°F (35°C); one resident died overnight.
In France, hospitals faced a surge in heat-related emergencies, with many elderly patients requiring care.
Three-quarters of France was under a red alert for extreme heat, with some areas reaching over 104°F (40°C).
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An Israeli drone attacked tents housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Khan Younis area, killing at least two people, including a young girl, and wounding others. This happened despite a ceasefire agreement that declared parts of southern Gaza as safe zones.
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The attack took place on makeshift tents in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
At least two Palestinians were killed, including a young girl, and four others were wounded.
Gaza’s civil defence rescued seven injured people from the attack area.
A separate incident involved a 10-year-old Palestinian who died from wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli strike.
Israel continues its attacks despite a ceasefire established last year.
The United Nations reported that about 30% of those killed in Gaza since October 2023 were children.
Palestinian Health Ministry reports over 73,000 Palestinians killed and more than 173,000 wounded since October 2023.
Since the 2025 ceasefire, Israel has killed 1,031 Palestinians and wounded 3,309.
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Jeff Bergman is the voice actor behind many modern Looney Tunes characters. He recently talked about taking over the role of Mr. Potato Head in the movie "Toy Story 5" after Don Rickles passed away.
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Jeff Bergman voices most of the current Looney Tunes characters.
He replaced Don Rickles as the voice of Mr. Potato Head.
The change occurred for the movie "Toy Story 5."
Don Rickles was the original voice of Mr. Potato Head.
Jeff Bergman spoke about this in an interview with CBS Saturday Morning.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s football team qualified for the World Cup and reached the knockout stage for the first time, sparking celebrations across the country and in Bosnian communities worldwide. The team’s success brought a sense of unity and pride, bridging ethnic and political divides three decades after the country’s war.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the World Cup and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in its history.
The team’s success created widespread celebrations both inside Bosnia and among Bosnian communities globally.
Celebrations happened in cities like Seattle, Sarajevo, and even in places where Bosnians were vacationing.
Despite past political tensions, people in Republika Srpska and neighboring countries like Serbia and Croatia openly showed support for the Bosnian team.
Bosnian fans chanted together and sang traditional songs that reflect their national identity, expressing love and resilience rather than aggressive nationalism.
The team is known by nicknames “Dragons” and “Lilies,” referencing a historic military leader and a symbol of their country’s survival.
Two flags are used to represent Bosnia: the official blue-yellow star-spangled flag and a white flag with golden lilies, symbolizing independence and the country’s history.
The World Cup success is seen as a moment of hope and a chance to look beyond the political challenges created by the Dayton Accords after the war.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected a recent agreement between Lebanon and Israel, calling it humiliating and a loss of Lebanon’s control. The deal, mediated by the US, aims to normalize relations but does not require Israel to leave southern Lebanon. Despite the agreement, Israeli air strikes continued in southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah supporters protested in Beirut.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the Lebanon-Israel agreement surrenders Lebanon’s sovereignty.
The US-mediated deal links Israel’s withdrawal to Hezbollah disarming, which Hezbollah rejects.
Israel’s government officials suggested Israeli forces may stay in Lebanon even after Hezbollah disarms.
The agreement focuses on recognition and peace talks but does not force Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah supporters protested by blocking roads and burning tires in Beirut after the deal was signed.
Israeli air strikes continued near southern Lebanese towns after the agreement.
Some Lebanese officials called the deal a sign Lebanon is acting like a proper state.
Lebanese security forces were ordered to prevent protests and identify rioters opposing the agreement.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave that has lasted more than a week, causing a big rise in emergency hospital admissions. Paris hospitals are under pressure, with one hospital seeing about 3,000 emergency visits in one day, which is 36% more than usual.
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A heatwave is affecting France and much of Europe for over a week.
Paris hospitals face increased emergency admissions due to the heat.
The Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou reported around 3,000 emergency visits in one day.
This number is 36% higher than normal daily admissions.
Authorities in Paris have activated emergency procedures to manage the situation.
The heatwave is raising concerns about health risks and hospital capacity.
Emergency services in Paris are struggling to keep up with the demand.
Some public events, like the Paris Pride parade, were postponed to avoid overloading emergency services.
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Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, affecting nearly 7 million people, including about 2 million in the capital, Caracas. The death toll is close to 1,000, and tens of thousands of people are still missing, while survivors say the rescue efforts are moving too slowly.
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Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela.
About 2 million people in Caracas, the capital, are included in those affected.
The death toll from the earthquakes is approaching 1,000.
Tens of thousands of people remain missing after the earthquakes.
Survivors report that rescue efforts are slower than expected.
The United Nations is involved in assessing the disaster impact.
The event was described as a natural disaster caused by twin earthquakes.
The article was reported on June 27, 2026.
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Wildlife photographer Tom Murphy talks about Yellowstone National Park and why it is important to protect it. The interview is part of a series called "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture.
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Tom Murphy is a wildlife photographer.
He shared his work and thoughts about Yellowstone National Park.
The discussion highlights the beauty of Yellowstone.
Preservation of the park is an important topic in the interview.
The interview appears in the "USA to Z" series.
"USA to Z" celebrates 250 years of American history and culture.
The segment is available on CBS News and its app.
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Central Europe experienced record-high temperatures, with new heat records in Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic. The heat wave caused infrastructure damage and health emergencies as temperatures rose above 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.
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Denmark recorded its highest temperature ever at 37°C (98.6°F) in Ødum.
Switzerland’s city of Basel hit a record 38.8°C (101.8°F).
Germany’s A2 Autobahn suffered damage as concrete cracked, forcing closures.
The Czech Republic measured 40.6°C (105°F) in Doksany, its hottest day on record.
German train companies advised avoiding nonessential travel due to heat effects on transportation.
A nursing home in Dormagen, Germany, was evacuated because indoor temperatures reached 35°C (95°F); one resident died but heat was not confirmed as the cause.
French hospitals were overwhelmed with heat-related health emergencies during the heat wave.
Air conditioning is not common in many parts of Europe, making such intense heat more difficult to manage.
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A man named Kevin Kerjean has been charged with the murder, rape, and sexual assault of a young girl in Chertsey, England. Police found the body of the girl, who was two years old, and are continuing their investigation but do not believe anyone else was involved.
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Kevin Kerjean, 31 years old, has been charged with murder, rape, and sexual assault of a child under 13.
The victim was a two-year-old girl found dead at a home in Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey.
The police responded to a safety concern at the address around 5:40 pm on Thursday.
Kerjean is a French national born in the Central African Republic.
He is scheduled to appear in Guildford Crown Court on Monday.
Police said they are not searching for anyone else linked to the case.
Floral tributes were left near the scene at Syward Place, an apartment complex.
Police are keeping a strong presence in the area while investigating.
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A large and fast-moving wildfire called the Cottonwood Fire is burning in Utah, making it the biggest fire currently in the United States. Firefighters are working hard to control the fire, and some local areas have been closed or evacuated as a safety precaution.
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The Cottonwood Fire is the largest wildfire in the U.S. right now, covering more than 144 square miles.
It has damaged the Eagle Point ski resort and caused campground closures in Fishlake National Forest.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared an emergency and asked for support for firefighters and rain.
Conditions making the fire worse include drought, low humidity, warm temperatures, and strong winds.
Utah had a very dry winter with little snow and the warmest winter on record, increasing fire risk.
Nearly 3 million acres have burned across the U.S. so far this year, above the 10-year average.
Other wildfires in Utah near Salt Lake City have caused evacuations and highway closures.
Most fires this year have been started by people, though lightning has also caused some.
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A large wildfire called the Cottonwood Fire is burning in southern Utah, driven by hot, dry weather and strong winds. The fire has caused evacuations and damaged buildings, while firefighters face tough conditions due to low humidity and fast winds.
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The Cottonwood Fire in Utah has grown to over 144 square miles (373 square kilometers).
Strong winds up to 45 mph (72 kph) and very low humidity have made it hard to control.
Air tankers and helicopters were grounded because of high winds.
The fire damaged the Eagle Point ski resort and forced evacuations in nearby communities.
Two other fires, Iron and Cherry, combined cover about 91 square miles and are 38% contained.
Smoke from the fires spread east but did not heavily affect popular Utah parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon.
Red flag warnings, which warn of high fire danger, were issued across parts of the western U.S., including Arizona and New Mexico.
Preparations for possible power outages were underway at Grand Canyon National Park to reduce fire risk.
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Hot, dry, and windy weather is causing a large wildfire in Utah to spread quickly. The governor declared an emergency and banned fireworks to prevent new fires as firefighters struggle to control the Cottonwood Fire, which has destroyed property and forced evacuations.
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The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah has grown to over 112 square miles.
High winds up to 45 mph and very low humidity are making firefighting difficult.
Firefighters' air support like helicopters and air tankers are grounded due to the wind.
The fire damaged Eagle Point ski resort and caused evacuations in nearby areas.
Smoke from the fire caused heavy haze and ash rainfall, especially in Marysvale.
Red flag warnings for extreme fire risk cover much of the western U.S., including Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Power companies prepared for safety outages to reduce fire risks, including near the Grand Canyon.
Nearly 3 million acres have burned in the U.S. this year, above the 10-year average.
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A California appeals court confirmed Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 conviction for rape and sexual assault but asked for a new prison sentence to be decided. The court did not cancel the guilty verdicts, so Weinstein remains found guilty of the crimes.
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The appeals court is part of California’s 2nd District Court of Appeals.
The panel had three judges who all agreed on the decision.
Weinstein was originally sentenced to 16 years in prison.
The court upheld the conviction, meaning he is still legally guilty.
The court ordered a new sentencing hearing, so his prison time may change.
Weinstein had tried to overturn, or cancel, the guilty verdicts but failed.
The case relates to crimes committed before Weinstein became well known as a movie producer.
The decision happened on a Friday.
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On June 27, 2026, the Israeli military launched an air strike in southern Lebanon shortly after the United States announced a new agreement between Israel and Lebanon aimed at a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Iran criticized the U.S. for recent strikes on its southern defense sites, calling them a clear violation of the peace deal.
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Israel conducted an air strike in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon on June 27, 2026.
The U.S. recently announced a framework agreement intended to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Iran accused the United States of violating the peace agreement by attacking its southern defense facilities.
The situation threatens the newly announced ceasefire between the involved countries.
The tensions involve the U.S., Iran, Israel, and Lebanon.
This development follows other recent regional events, including sanctions and oil market issues concerning Iran.
The article references ongoing diplomatic efforts and talks related to peace in the Middle East.
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Budapest held its first Pride parade since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was voted out after 16 years in office. Thousands joined the march despite very hot weather, while the new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has not clearly stated his position on LGBTQ+ rights.
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Viktor Orbán’s government restricted the Pride march during his 16 years in power.
The 2026 Pride parade in Budapest was the first since Orbán left office.
Thousands of people participated in the parade despite high temperatures.
Péter Magyar is the newly elected Prime Minister of Hungary.
Magyar did not discuss LGBTQ+ rights during his election campaign.
He is not attending the Pride march.
Magyar said that no one should be stigmatized for whom they love.
Many people remain unsure about how Magyar’s government will handle LGBTQ+ issues.
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Germany and Italy experienced very high temperatures during a heatwave that spread across Europe, breaking records and causing health problems. The heatwave is linked to climate change and has caused deaths, wildfires, and disruptions in transport and public services.
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Germany set a new temperature record of 41.3°C near Saarbrücken, with possible highs up to 42°C in some areas.
Italy issued a red alert for 18 cities, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 39°C.
Denmark recorded its highest temperature ever at 36.6°C, and Slovakia had its warmest night on record.
The heatwave caused dozens of deaths in France and increased hospitalizations.
Wildfires have increased in France compared to last year due to the heat.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn allowed free cancellations due to infrastructure risks from heat and storms.
Roads and train tracks in Germany are damaged by heat, including a section of the A7 autobahn that closed after the asphalt split.
Events like Milan Pride and the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt were delayed or shortened to avoid extreme heat.
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Lebanon and Israel signed an agreement aiming to reduce conflict, but experts warn it may stop victims of war crimes in Lebanon from seeking justice. The deal could block Lebanon from allowing the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate alleged Israeli war crimes.
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Lebanon and Israel agreed on a 14-point framework in Washington to try to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Article 13 says both sides will stop hostile actions in international political or legal places.
This article might prevent victims from using courts or the ICC to pursue war crime cases.
Legal experts say the agreement could block Lebanon from giving the ICC permission to investigate war crimes from fighting since October 2023.
Hezbollah’s leader called the agreement a "humiliation" and opposes negotiations with Israel.
Fighting since 2023 has caused thousands of deaths on both sides, including civilians and journalists.
The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes in Gaza, but Lebanon has not allowed ICC jurisdiction.
Human rights groups say the agreement risks stopping efforts to investigate and prosecute war crimes in Lebanon.
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