The head of the United Nations nuclear agency, Rafael Grossi, said inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear enrichment sites as part of a new agreement between the U.S. and Iran. These inspections are important to verify Iran’s uranium stockpile and support efforts to reduce tensions after a recent war.
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Rafael Grossi is the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The IAEA will inspect Iran’s uranium enrichment sites according to a new deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran has previously blocked inspectors from visiting key nuclear sites since a 12-day war in 2025.
Iran enriches uranium up to 60% purity, which is unusually high without a declared weapons program.
The agreement aims to “downblend” or reduce the concentration of Iran’s enriched uranium.
The IAEA has been allowed to visit other sites in Iran but not the enrichment facilities until now.
The deal includes lifting some U.S.-backed sanctions on Iran for 60 days while broader talks continue.
Recent fighting in Lebanon involving Hezbollah has challenged the fragile ceasefire linked to the deal.
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A heatwave in France caused a power outage that left about 68,000 homes without electricity in western Brittany. The country faced record-breaking high temperatures and a national red alert for extreme heat affecting many regions, including northern areas near Calais.
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Around 68,000 homes lost power due to a transformer failure linked to the heatwave in Brittany.
The outage started around 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday near Ergue-Gaberic, close to Quimper.
Power restoration was expected by the end of Wednesday at the earliest.
France recorded its hottest day ever on Tuesday with a national average temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).
Extreme heat caused disruptions to tourist sites, schools, and transportation across France.
The weather agency issued a red alert for 58 departments, with temperatures predicted to reach 39°C to 41°C.
Experts say this heat wave is caused by weather patterns trapping hot air and is worsened by global warming.
Previous record highs were in August 2003 and July 2019, but current temperatures are surpassing those levels.
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Philippine authorities have temporarily blocked the mobile game GoreBox after a school shooting in Tacloban city killed three students and injured 20. Investigators are checking if the game influenced one of the teenage shooters, who was a regular player.
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Two teenagers, aged 14 and 15, are accused of the school shooting at San Jose National High School.
One of the suspects regularly played GoreBox, a violent combat game launched in 2023 with over 10 million downloads.
GoreBox features realistic weapon use and graphic violence, rated R18+ for extreme content.
The Philippines’ cybercrime center issued the temporary ban to investigate the game’s possible influence.
Authorities want to protect children online by monitoring risky platforms and intervening when needed.
School shootings are rare in the Philippines, although gun crimes are common due to many unlicensed firearms.
Early reports suggest bullying may have motivated the shooting as an act of revenge.
The justice department is exploring whether the attack reflects violent extremism without clear ideology.
The Philippine human rights commission calls for stronger violence prevention measures in schools after other recent attacks.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet President Donald Trump at the White House ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey next month. The meeting aims to address President Trump’s concerns about U.S. military spending and NATO allies’ support, as the Pentagon reviews the U.S. military presence in Europe.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte plans a face-to-face meeting with President Trump two weeks before the NATO summit.
President Trump has criticized NATO, saying the U.S. spends too much on defense compared to other member countries.
Trump has threatened to leave NATO, a military alliance founded in 1949 for mutual defense among members.
The U.S. Defense Secretary is reviewing the size of American forces stationed in Europe.
Some NATO allies have not supported Trump’s call to restart oil trade through the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war.
Rutte is known for calming President Trump and often praises him to ease tensions within NATO.
The meeting is part of efforts to keep the U.S. involved in NATO despite previous disagreements.
NATO’s mutual defense clause has been invoked only once, after the 9/11 attacks on the United States.
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People living in southern Lebanon near the Israeli-occupied zone are facing fear and damage caused by recent fighting. Many Shiite-majority villages have been destroyed during clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, while mostly Christian and other communities nearby have also been affected by violence and restrictions.
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Israeli forces have occupied large parts of southern Lebanon during fighting with Hezbollah.
Several Shiite-majority villages, like Dibbine, have been destroyed or emptied of residents.
Jdeidat Marjayoun is a mostly Christian village near the conflict area still inhabited but affected by the violence.
Nighttime raids and road closures by Israeli troops have disrupted daily life and caused fear.
Israeli warnings against helping Hezbollah fighters limit support for displaced Shiite civilians.
The conflict escalated after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel following U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran starting Feb. 28, 2026.
A new ceasefire related to a U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement appears to be holding.
The clashes have increased political and sectarian tensions among Lebanese communities.
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Deadly H5 bird flu has been found in South Australia and Western Australia after tests on migratory seabirds. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging the public to report sick or dead birds.
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H5 bird flu was confirmed in a southern giant petrel in South Australia.
Another suspected case was found in Western Australia, also in a southern giant petrel.
This brings the total number of cases in Australia to four.
The bird in South Australia was found on Knights Beach in Port Elliot.
Authorities were alerted by social media posts and quickly tested the bird.
The antiviral medicine Tamiflu may be given to people who came into contact with sick birds.
Public are encouraged to report any sick or dead birds via a hotline.
Samples from the Western Australian case were sent for official confirmation by the CSIRO.
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Darren Jones said he will not run for the Labour Party leadership after talking with Andy Burnham. Jones asked Burnham to share more details about his economic plans to help calm concerns among Labour MPs.
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Darren Jones ruled out standing for Labour leadership.
Jones had a conversation with Andy Burnham that reassured him about Burnham’s economic plans.
Jones said many Labour MPs are worried about the leadership contest and economic policies.
He encouraged Burnham to explain his economic plans more clearly to reassure party members.
Jones set conditions for who should be the next chancellor (finance minister), emphasizing experience, good relations with the prime minister, and ability to calm markets, unions, and party members.
Jones avoided directly criticizing Ed Miliband but suggested Miliband should meet these conditions.
The comments came after the resignation of Keir Starmer as Labour leader, which has unsettled many MPs.
Jones is currently chief secretary to the prime minister.
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Patients with diabetes in Gaza are struggling to find insulin and other vital medical supplies due to shortages caused by the ongoing war and strict border restrictions. Many, like 20-year-old Hamza al-Ghazali, face serious health risks as they try to manage their condition amid these difficult and dangerous circumstances.
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Gaza is experiencing a critical shortage of insulin, glucose meters, and test strips because of war-related restrictions on medical supplies.
Before the war, insulin pens in Gaza cost around 25 to 35 shekels ($8.5 to $12), but now prices have risen to 75 to 100 shekels ($25 to $34) per pen.
Patients with Type 1 diabetes need daily insulin and monitoring to control their blood sugar and avoid life-threatening situations.
Many people with diabetes in Gaza try to stretch their insulin supplies longer than recommended due to shortages.
Poor storage and long waiting times have caused concerns about the effectiveness of some insulin and medicines available.
Food shortages caused by the blockade make it even harder for diabetic patients to balance their insulin needs with proper nutrition.
Hamza al-Ghazali carries a "diabetes bag" with him whenever he evacuates to ensure he has his insulin and testing tools.
Limited test strips mean patients often must rely on physical symptoms instead of accurate blood sugar measurements.
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A strong heatwave is affecting many parts of Europe, causing very high temperatures. Countries like Britain, France, Spain, and Italy have issued their highest warnings because of health risks, wildfires, and problems with travel.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with very high temperatures.
Britain, France, Spain, and Italy have issued red heat warnings, the highest level.
Authorities warn that the heat threatens people’s health.
There is an increased risk of wildfires due to the dry and hot weather.
Travel may be disrupted because of the extreme heat conditions.
The heatwave is ongoing and affects a wide area across the continent.
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The head of the United Nations nuclear agency confirmed that inspectors will visit Iran’s nuclear sites as part of a new agreement between Iran and the United States. These inspections aim to monitor Iran’s uranium stockpile and ensure it is not being used to build nuclear weapons.
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will inspect Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites under a recent interim deal between Iran and the U.S.
Rafael Mariano Grossi, director of the IAEA, emphasized that inspections are certain to happen soon, although the exact timing is flexible.
Iran’s nuclear program is claimed by Iran to be peaceful, but it has uranium enriched up to 60%, which is unusually high without a weapons program.
Since a war between Israel and Iran in 2025, Iran has blocked IAEA inspectors from visiting key enrichment sites.
The IAEA has been allowed to visit other Iranian nuclear sites but not the enrichment facilities where uranium is processed.
The interim deal requires Iran to dilute (downblend) its highly enriched uranium stockpile to reduce its weapons potential.
Iran and the U.S. gave different statements about the inspections initially, but the IAEA confirmed that inspections will happen as part of the agreement.
Experts worry that Iran might be moving nuclear materials to secret locations, which makes inspections critical.
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The UK is experiencing an extreme heatwave with record-breaking temperatures causing problems for people, transport, and nature. Experts warn that the country’s natural environments and wildlife are under severe stress due to climate change and unpredictable weather patterns.
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The UK Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for parts of southern Wales and central and southern England.
Temperatures are expected to break the June record of 35.6°C, with Bristol forecasted to reach 39°C.
Heat is causing homes to overheat, disrupting rail travel, and increasing hospital admissions.
The UK's landscapes and wildlife, adapted to moderate weather, face new risks from extreme heat and drought.
The Major Oak tree in Sherwood Forest, over 800 years old, recently died partly because of extreme heat and drought.
Climate change disrupts natural seasonal patterns, affecting birds, mammals, and other species' survival.
The UK’s ancient woodlands struggle to regenerate, with climate change as a key factor.
Conservation experts say the challenges to UK nature will increase as climate conditions worsen.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will meet President Donald Trump at the White House to ease tensions before the NATO summit in July. They will discuss US troop levels in Europe and NATO members' support amid conflicts involving Iran and Middle East issues.
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Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary-General, is meeting President Trump ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara.
The meeting aims to reduce tensions over US military presence in Europe and NATO's Middle East support.
President Trump has criticized NATO and threatened to reduce US troops in Europe.
The US started a six-month review of its military deployments in Europe that could lead to troop cuts.
Trump was upset that NATO allies did not support US actions against Iran in February 2026.
Earlier, Trump proposed buying Greenland, a territory of NATO member Denmark, causing tensions.
Rutte hopes to secure cooperation and show NATO members are increasing defense budgets.
The upcoming NATO summit will focus on defense investments, industrial production, and support for Ukraine.
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Twins Bill and John Bowdler have lived very similar lives for 82 years, living together in the same house, working the same jobs, and dressing alike. Recently, they both had cataract surgery on the same eye at the same clinic, continuing their long history of shared experiences.
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Bill and John Bowdler are twins living in Birmingham, England.
They have lived in the same house where they were born for 82 years.
The brothers worked together at a wholesale distribution business for 32 years.
After that company closed, they both retrained and worked as postmen for over 17 years.
They dress alike every day and spend free time playing bingo, bowling, and watching football.
Their mother started dressing them the same as children, a habit they have continued.
Both had cataract surgery on the same eye at the same clinic.
They have rarely been apart except for different school classes and a hospital stay.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures expected in several countries, including the UK and Italy. Authorities have issued heat alerts, closed some schools, and warned people to avoid travel due to the dangerous heat.
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Italy declared a red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome.
The UK may see temperatures reach 40°C, with a red warning covering areas from London to Swansea and Birmingham.
Schools in parts of the UK are closing or shutting early to protect students from the heat.
France recorded its hottest day, with 40 recent drowning deaths linked to swimming in unsafe areas.
Over 90% of people in France face extreme heat, with temperatures between 39°C and 41°C.
The Netherlands issued an orange alert, offering free outdoor swimming and reducing train service due to heat.
Heat warnings are extended to eastern Europe, with Poland, Croatia, and Hungary raising alerts for high temperatures.
The heatwave is caused by weather patterns trapping hot air, worsened by global heating.
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Kenya’s Health Minister has ordered a stop to building a US-supported Ebola treatment facility in Kenya. This order came after a court suspended construction, but satellite images showed work continued, leading to the Health Minister being held in contempt.
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Kenya’s Health Minister stopped construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.
A court had ordered a suspension of the construction.
Satellite images showed construction kept going despite the court order.
The Health Minister was found in contempt because of this.
The facility is intended to help with Ebola treatment and response.
The construction involved support or funding from the United States.
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France experienced a severe heatwave starting June 17, 2026, with record high temperatures affecting much of the country. Experts say this heatwave is part of a growing pattern caused by climate change and that France needs to improve building renovations and consider wider use of air conditioning to adapt to future heat events.
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The heatwave caused record temperatures between 36°C and 43°C (97°F to 109°F).
Over 800 schools closed, and 10% of trains in the Paris area were canceled due to the heat.
The national weather service put 54 out of 96 mainland departments on red alert, covering 90% of the population.
The heatwave is comparable to the deadly 2003 event, which caused about 15,000 deaths.
Climate scientists have predicted more frequent and intense heatwaves as a result of climate change.
Renovation of public buildings and schools is needed to improve safety and comfort during heatwaves.
France had started an energy renovation plan in 2019 but later abandoned it.
Experts stress that these extreme temperatures will become normal in the coming decades without action.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, who stopped a gunman in a deadly shooting at Bondi Beach, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, stalking, and intimidation linked to an incident involving his father. The court also heard that two of Ahmed’s brothers have been charged with threatening and trying to extort money from him after the shooting.
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Ahmed al Ahmed tackled a gunman during a mass shooting at a Jewish event in Sydney, saving lives.
The shooting on December 14 was Australia’s deadliest since 1996 and was treated as a terrorist attack.
Ahmed was shot in the arm by a second gunman during the attack.
He appeared in court facing charges of assault, stalking, and intimidation related to an incident in March.
Two of Ahmed’s brothers face charges for threatening him and trying to force him to give them money from donations.
Ahmed’s lawyer described the legal case as a difficult and unexpected family matter.
A large fundraiser collected over 2.5 million Australian dollars for Ahmed after his heroic actions.
The court case will have future hearings scheduled in August and December.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London is celebrating its 300th anniversary by revealing new stories from its memorial stones. These stones tell us about people from the past, including Black voters from the 1700s and a young African man likely enslaved in the early 1800s. The church is also sharing its history as a place connected to protest, activism, and community services.
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St Martin-in-the-Fields church is located at Trafalgar Square in London and is 300 years old.
Memorial stones in the church reveal hidden stories of ordinary Londoners, including early Black voters.
William Fatt, a chimney sweep and son of another Black chimney sweep, voted in the 1749 Westminster byelection, making him one of the earliest known Black voters in Britain.
A memorial stone honors Richard James Said, a 19-year-old African who died in 1810 and may have been enslaved.
The church has been a center for activism, protest, and social causes, such as anti-apartheid protests and the origins of Amnesty International and Shelter.
Some gravestones were moved during construction and reused inside the church’s crypt and walls.
The church launched London’s first free lending library and had innovative audio services in the 1890s.
Artifacts like a royal chair used by Queen Mary and the Lampedusa Cross are displayed in the church, symbolizing its long and diverse history.
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Researchers found that sperm whales in the eastern and western Mediterranean Sea use different versions of their clicking sounds, called dialects. These dialects help whales form social groups and may develop slowly when groups become isolated from each other.
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Sperm whales communicate using sequences of clicking sounds called codas.
Different groups of whales have distinct rhythmic patterns in their clicks, known as dialects.
Whales mostly associate with others that share their dialect, forming “vocal clans.”
The study recorded whale sounds near Greece (east) and near Spain (west) over many years.
Western Mediterranean whales use a pattern with three clicks then a pause, followed by one click; eastern whales have a faster version of this pattern.
Some whales in the eastern group occasionally use the western dialect.
Researchers think whales first settled in the western Mediterranean, then moved east and developed a slightly different dialect.
Dialect formation seems slow and requires some isolation between whale groups, similar to how human languages and bird songs change over time.
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A play in Nairobi called Free Me tells the true story of its writer, Gathoni Kimuyu, who survived an abusive marriage. The play highlights the ongoing problem of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya, where many women face abuse, and activists are calling on the government to take stronger action.
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Free Me is an autobiographical play by Kenyan producer Gathoni Kimuyu about her experience with domestic abuse.
The play has been performed multiple times, drawing attention to the high rates of gender-based violence in Kenya.
Hundreds of women marched in Nairobi to call for GBV to be declared a national crisis.
The Kenyan government formed a working group in 2025 to study GBV and femicide and recommend new laws.
The group suggested making femicide a separate legal crime and urged the president to declare the crisis officially.
The government has not yet acted on these recommendations.
The play's director emphasized that many women still suffer without escape, unlike the play’s ending.
Actors in the play aim to educate people about the realities of abuse and encourage change.
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