Vice President JD Vance said there has been "great progress" in talks with Iran during a meeting with leaders from Pakistan and Qatar. The meeting in Switzerland included representatives from the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke alongside Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani.
The meeting involved four countries: the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar.
The meeting took place in Switzerland.
Vance described the discussions with Iran as making "great progress."
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues involving the four nations.
The meeting was described as a quadrilateral, meaning four-party talks.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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Seahorses are small ocean animals with unusual features, such as a horse-like head and a tail they can use to grab things. Male seahorses carry and protect fertilized eggs, which is different from most animals. The report also covers seadragons, relatives of seahorses, shown at an aquarium in California.
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Seahorses have a head shaped like a horse.
They have a pouch similar to a kangaroo’s to carry their young.
Their tails can grasp objects like a monkey’s tail.
Seahorses can change colors to blend in with their surroundings, like a chameleon.
Male seahorses carry fertilized eggs until they hatch.
Seadragons are marine relatives of seahorses.
These creatures were featured at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Colombia is holding a presidential election with two main candidates: Abelardo de la Espriella, who supports restarting military actions against armed groups, and Iván Cepeda, a left-wing senator who wants to change the current peace plan based on negotiations. The country has experienced decades of conflict that caused many deaths, and the candidates have very different ideas on how to achieve peace.
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Colombians are voting to elect a new president.
Abelardo de la Espriella leads the race and supports using full military force against armed groups.
Iván Cepeda is the main challenger and supports modifying the peace plan to focus more on negotiations and disarmament.
Colombia has endured about 60 years of conflict that killed hundreds of thousands of people.
The current peace plan aims to end violence through disarmament and talks with armed groups.
The election highlights a major choice between a hardline military approach and a negotiation-based peace process.
The article is based on analysis from an expert at Chatham House, an international policy institute.
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The CBS News Almanac for June 21 reviews important events that happened on this date in history. The program "Sunday Morning" presents these past events for viewers.
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The Almanac covers historical events from June 21.
It is featured on CBS News.
The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show.
The content is accessible through the CBS News app and browser.
The program aims to inform viewers about past significant moments on this day.
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Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz closed despite peace talks between the US and Iran starting in Switzerland. The closure affects global trade and leaves many sailors stranded, facing challenges like avoiding drone attacks and rationing their food.
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Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The closure happened even as the US and Iran began peace talks in Switzerland.
Iran blames Israel for breaking a ceasefire by continuing attacks in Lebanon.
Thousands of sailors are stuck on ships in the conflict zone around the strait.
Sailors are trying to avoid drones and have to ration their food supplies.
The Strait of Hormuz closure impacts the global economy by disrupting trade.
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged fire despite the ceasefire.
The situation involves multiple countries including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the USA.
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A 51-year-old man died after falling from a high level inside Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. He was found unconscious and taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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The man fell from the arena's 300 level just before 10 p.m. on Saturday.
He was attending a live performance by the rock band Goose.
Emergency personnel responded quickly and took him to Bellevue Hospital.
The band Goose expressed sadness and sympathy in a statement on Instagram.
Goose was scheduled to perform the next day at SummerStage in Central Park.
Police and venue officials are involved in the investigation.
No information about the cause of the fall was provided yet.
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The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that calls for an immediate and permanent end to military actions on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have continued, causing many deaths and complicating peace efforts tied to the Iran-US agreement.
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The MoU between the US and Iran demands stopping all military operations immediately, including in Lebanon.
Israel has continued air and ground attacks on Lebanon since March, killing over 4,000 people.
Iran delayed talks with the US scheduled in Switzerland because of ongoing Israeli strikes.
Lebanese group Hezbollah wants Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory as part of the Iran deal.
Lebanon’s government prefers direct talks with Israel rather than linking peace to Iran negotiations.
US President Donald Trump criticized Israel for their actions in Lebanon and called for scaling back operations.
The US aims to separate conflicts between Lebanon and Iran and promote a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Experts say Lebanon’s role is important for the Iran-US deal’s success, focusing on protecting Lebanon’s borders peacefully.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at 88 in London earlier this month. His private funeral was attended only by his partner and great-nephew, and several memorial services are planned in cities important to his life.
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David Hockney was 88 years old and died at his home in London.
Only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney attended the funeral, as he wished.
Memorial services will be held next year in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire.
Hockney’s artworks will mostly go to foundations and public institutions worldwide.
He was known for colorful paintings, including Yorkshire landscapes and Los Angeles swimming pools.
Hockney was a leading figure in the 1960s pop art movement.
In 2018, one of his swimming pool paintings sold for nearly £70 million, a record for a living artist.
King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly expressed sadness at his death.
Exhibitions of Hockney’s work are currently showing and planned for next year in London.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing pressure to resign after Andy Burnham won a by-election by a large margin. Burnham, a rival within the Labour Party, plans to challenge Starmer’s leadership as Labour suffers from declining support and recent election losses.
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Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, won the Makerfield by-election with a big lead.
Burnham plans to challenge Keir Starmer to lead the Labour Party.
Starmer’s popularity has dropped, with only 19% of Britons viewing him positively.
Labour recently lost local and regional elections in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Starmer may announce a resignation timetable soon, possibly as early as Monday.
Labour figures, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, have called for Starmer to step down.
Starmer has been involved in controversy linked to his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
Burnham is expected to be sworn in as a lawmaker on Monday and could become prime minister if he takes Labour leadership due to the party’s large majority.
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President Donald Trump explained that his "I'm the boss" comment at the G7 summit was a joke, not a serious claim of authority. He said the remark came from the seating arrangement and was meant to be funny during the meeting with other world leaders in France.
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The "I'm the boss" comment happened at the G7 summit, where leaders of major Western countries met.
President Trump said he was joking and not trying to assert control over other leaders.
The comment was linked to how the leaders were seated at a large table meant for more people.
Trump stated all leaders understood the comment was a joke.
He described his second term as president as more powerful than the first.
Trump called the G7 summit successful and described it as "very dominant."
The summit also included a dispute with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over a photo request.
Meloni denied Trump's claim that she begged for a photo, calling the story made up.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in many areas. Authorities have issued high heat alerts, canceled some events, and restricted alcohol at a nationwide music festival to protect public health.
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More than one-third of France is under a red heat alert, affecting 35 departments.
About 76% of the population faces level 1 or 2 heat alerts, totaling around 53 million people.
Temperatures could reach 42°C or higher in some parts from Monday onward.
The annual Fête de la Musique festival has alcohol restrictions and some event cancellations due to heat risks.
Paris banned strong alcoholic drinks in public near the Seine and Canal St-Martin to reduce accidents.
Nearly 5,000 police and 2,500 emergency workers are deployed in Paris to ensure safety.
Over 800 schools closed and 1,800 rescheduled classes because of the heat.
Heat warnings have also been expanded in Italy and Spain due to similarly high temperatures.
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Parts of India are experiencing very hot nights, with temperatures staying above 46 degrees Celsius even after sunset. This heat makes it harder for people to sleep well, which can harm their health, especially for vulnerable groups like women, children, elderly, and low-income communities. Experts warn that as the world gets warmer due to climate change, these sleep problems and health risks will increase.
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Some areas in India have nighttime temperatures above 46°C.
Humans need to cool down to fall asleep, but hot nights prevent this.
Poor sleep is linked to heart problems and depression.
Women, children, elderly, and poorer people in hot countries are most affected.
Climate change is causing global temperatures to rise.
Rising temperatures will likely cause more sleep difficulties worldwide.
The show features interviews with a sleep expert and a reporter from India.
It also offers practical advice for staying cool during hot nights.
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The United States and Iran have started direct talks in Switzerland following an initial agreement to end their conflict. The deal includes a goal to reach a final agreement within 60 days, ending fighting on all fronts, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
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US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland to negotiate a peace deal.
Both countries signed an initial agreement last week to stop the war immediately.
The deal aims to finalize terms within 60 days.
Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Iran briefly closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, but ships have continued to pass.
The agreement includes a $300 billion plan to rebuild Iran.
The US will end all types of sanctions on Iran as part of the deal.
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the peace talks, with its top leaders attending the meetings.
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The Met Office has extended an extreme heat warning in the UK until Thursday, forecasting temperatures up to 38°C (100°F) in parts of England. The heatwave comes from a severe hot spell in continental Europe and is expected to cause health risks, disruption, and pressure on services across England and Wales.
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The amber heat warning runs from 1:00 AM Monday to 11:59 PM Thursday BST.
Temperatures could reach 38°C (100°F) in some areas of England.
Overnight temperatures may stay unusually high, above 20°C (68°F) in some urban areas, causing "tropical nights."
The heatwave spreads from Europe, where places like western France may reach 43-44°C (109-111°F).
Heatwaves in the UK are defined as three days in a row with temperatures over 25-28°C (77-82°F), depending on location.
The warning covers large parts of England and Wales, extending northward midweek.
The heat poses health risks, especially for vulnerable people, and may disrupt work, transport, energy networks, and water safety.
Cooler weather may arrive late next week, but exact timing is uncertain.
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The UK Met Office has issued an extreme heat warning, predicting temperatures up to 38°C (100.4°F) this week. The heatwave may break June temperature records and could cause health and infrastructure problems, especially for elderly and vulnerable people.
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The Met Office expects very high temperatures from Monday to Thursday.
The predicted high of 38°C could break the UK’s June heat record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
High humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive and harder for people to recover from.
Overnight temperatures will stay above 20°C in many southern and urban areas, called “tropical nights.”
The heatwave warning initially covers southern England, central and eastern Wales, and the Midlands, then expands to areas including Greater Manchester and Yorkshire.
People are advised to drink lots of water, avoid the sun from 11 am to 3 pm, and reduce physical activity during the heatwave.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts and warns that health services should be prepared.
Simple precautions like staying hydrated and keeping homes cool can help reduce health risks during hot weather.
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Colombians are voting in a runoff election to choose their next president between Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, and Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate. Both promise to address the high violence and social problems in Colombia, but they have very different plans and political styles.
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Over 41 million Colombians are eligible to vote in the runoff election.
Iván Cepeda is the candidate from the left-wing ruling party and supports continuing President Gustavo Petro’s policies.
Abelardo de la Espriella is a right-wing lawyer who models his approach after President Trump and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele.
De la Espriella has received an endorsement from President Trump.
Colombia faces ongoing violence, including car bombs, kidnappings, and clashes between armed groups.
The previous peace deal with guerrillas has failed to stop violence, partly due to drug trafficking.
Cepeda seeks dialogue with illegal armed groups and aims to continue social reforms.
De la Espriella plans a tough law enforcement approach, including building very large prisons to cut crime.
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Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland to participate in talks about Iran’s nuclear program. The visit comes after increased fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Vance met with Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief as part of his trip.
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Vice President Vance traveled to Switzerland for discussions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
The talks happen amid rising conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Vance was joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
They met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The group also met with Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Meetings took place at a resort outside Pakistan’s capital.
The focus is on negotiating and reducing tensions related to Iran’s nuclear program.
This diplomatic effort involves multiple countries and leaders in the region.
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Prince William celebrated his 44th birthday and Father’s Day with a family photo shared by the Princess of Wales. The royal family also shared birthday messages and photos, while reports say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children, possibly staying in a royal residence.
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Prince William turned 44 and was shown in a photo with his daughter Charlotte.
The photo was taken at Kensington Palace after the Trooping the Colour event.
The Princess of Wales and their three children shared a message wishing him a happy birthday and Father’s Day.
The King and Queen posted a separate birthday message with a photo of Prince William and King Charles taken last year.
Buckingham Palace shared a photo of a young Charles with his father, Prince Philip, to honor all fathers.
Prince William attended Royal Ascot with the Princess of Wales, her first time there since her cancer treatment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to visit the UK with their children Archie and Lilibet.
Harry and Meghan have been offered a royal residence for their stay, signaling improved relations with the royal family.
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Reports suggest that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer might be close to resigning. Cabinet Secretary Peter Kyle indicated the prime minister is reconsidering his position, which contrasts with earlier statements that he would continue.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer may soon resign.
Peter Kyle, the Cabinet Secretary, said Starmer is thinking about the current political situation.
This is a change from earlier messages saying Starmer planned to stay in office.
Experts are discussing when he might resign and who could take over.
The information comes from a BBC Newscast episode dated June 21, 2026.
Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell hosted the program.
The program delivers daily political news analysis in the UK.
Listeners can access the podcast via smart speakers and online platforms.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist, died at age 88 and had a private funeral with only his partner and great-nephew attending, as he wished. His life and work will be honored with public memorial services in London and other cities in the coming years.
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David Hockney died peacefully at home on June 11 at the age of 88.
Only two people attended his funeral: his partner Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima and great-nephew Richard Hockney.
Both attendees are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, started by Hockney in 2008.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held in London in spring 2027, followed by events in Yorkshire, Paris, and Los Angeles.
Hockney created about 35,000 artworks over 60 years, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.
Around 8,000 of his works, worth over £1 billion, have been donated to his foundation.
His works are featured in current and upcoming exhibitions in London.
Demand for Hockney’s art surged by over 1,200% shortly after his death at Art Basel, an international art fair.
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