Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and warned that talks with the U.S. in Switzerland may not succeed if the fighting continues. President Donald Trump responded by threatening to charge fees on ships passing through the strait if no final deal with Iran is reached within 60 days.
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Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.
Iran warned that upcoming talks with the U.S. will likely fail unless the fighting stops.
President Trump said the U.S. may impose tolls on ships passing through the strait if no deal is made in 60 days.
The U.S. disputed Iran’s claim, saying it does not control the strait and traffic continues normally.
About 55 merchant ships carrying over 17 million barrels of oil passed through the strait on the day of the announcement.
Negotiators from Iran and the U.S., along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, are preparing for talks in Switzerland.
The interim deal allows Iran to sell oil freely and calls for billions of dollars of Iranian assets to be unfrozen.
Iran demands Israel agree to a public ceasefire in Lebanon and end military operations before reopening the strait.
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King Charles will publish his personal tax payments for the first time as monarch, showing how much tax he pays on his income and private estates. This move is part of a plan to make royal finances more open and clear to the public.
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King Charles will share his personal tax bill for the year 2024-25.
The tax will include income from the Duchy of Lancaster, private estates like Sandringham and Balmoral, and other investments.
Monarchs are not legally required to pay income tax but King Charles does so voluntarily.
This is the first time a British monarch in modern history has published their personal tax payments.
The decision is part of a larger goal to make the royal finances more transparent.
The Sovereign Grant, public funding for the Royal Household, has increased to £137.9 million due to Buckingham Palace renovations.
Parliament will review the Sovereign Grant, and an inquiry will examine royal property and leases following recent royal scandals.
Rent for some royal family members living in royal palaces is paid from the King’s private income.
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Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been ordered to stand trial on charges of corruption and influence-peddling. She must surrender her passport, cannot leave Spain, and must regularly report to the court while awaiting trial.
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Judge Juan Carlos Peinado ruled there is enough evidence to bring Gómez to trial for alleged corruption linked to her professional and academic work.
Gómez denies any wrongdoing and claims her work was independent of her husband’s political role.
She is accused of influencing government contracts, misusing public funds for a consultant, and improper use of software at a public university.
The investigation began after a complaint from Manos Limpias, an anti-corruption group connected to the political right.
Gómez must give up her passport, is banned from leaving Spain, and must regularly report to the court.
No trial date has been set yet, and Gómez plans to appeal the precautionary measures.
The case also involves a businessman who benefited from the contracts and the consultant who worked for Gómez.
This case adds pressure on Prime Minister Sánchez’s government, which faces other ongoing corruption investigations involving senior officials.
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President Donald Trump said Iran cannot charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz during or after a 60-day ceasefire period. He added the U.S. might impose fees instead if talks fail. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments and has become a focus of tensions between the two countries.
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The Strait of Hormuz is important for transporting much of the world’s oil and gas by ship.
A recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran includes a 60-day period with no tolls charged for passing through the strait.
Iran has said it may charge fees for ship passage after the ceasefire ends, calling them service fees for navigation and security.
President Trump insists the passage should remain free and that only the U.S. could charge fees if there is no final agreement.
Iran has set up a regulatory agency to manage ship movements and potential fees.
Oman, a Gulf country near the strait, is involved in talks on how to manage shipping after the ceasefire.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to start soon, focusing on sanctions, security, and shipping through the strait.
There have been conflicting claims about whether the strait has been closed again, raising tensions before talks begin.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will start charging tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran is not reached in 60 days. This area is an important oil route, and both the U.S. and Iran have different views on who controls it.
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President Trump announced a 60-day deadline for a deal with Iran.
If no deal is made, the U.S. will charge tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil shipments.
U.S. and Iranian officials disagree on who controls the strait.
The announcement was made on President Trump’s Truth Social account.
The tolls would affect ships passing through this narrow waterway.
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President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged public accusations about a photo taken at the recent G7 summit. Trump claimed Meloni repeatedly asked for the photo, which she denied, calling his claim untrue and criticizing his remarks about Italy’s support for U.S. military efforts.
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President Trump said Meloni "begged" for a photo together at the G7 summit.
Meloni denied this claim and called it false on social media.
Trump criticized Meloni for not fully supporting the U.S. in blocking Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump said Italy did not let the U.S. use its military bases for operations against Iran.
Meloni responded that her popularity is based on defending Italy’s interests, not her friendship with Trump.
Meloni affirmed Italy’s support for the U.S. and U.S. military bases in Italy.
The dispute began after an interview Trump gave to an Italian journalist.
Both leaders used social media to share their conflicting views about the incident.
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Bolivia’s president declared a state of emergency because protests and road blockades have been hurting the economy. The protesters want the government to bring back fuel subsidies and to give more money to schools.
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Bolivia’s president announced a state of emergency.
The country has faced weeks of protests and road blockades.
These blockades have damaged Bolivia’s economy.
Protesters want fuel subsidies to return.
They also want more funding for education.
The state of emergency aims to remove the blockades.
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Singer Dua Lipa recently held a big wedding celebration in Sicily, Italy, after her civil wedding in London. She shared photos from the event on Instagram, showing her and her husband Callum Turner during the ceremonies and festivities.
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Dua Lipa had a civil wedding ceremony in London on May 31.
She then held a larger wedding event in Palermo, Sicily, Italy.
The wedding celebration lasted three days.
Dua Lipa wore a custom-made white Chanel gown with gemstone details.
She posted several photos from the wedding on her Instagram account.
Fans and celebrities responded positively in the Instagram comments.
The couple is now on their honeymoon at the Amalfi Coast.
Dua Lipa is a three-time Grammy Award winner.
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Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that progress in talks with the United States depends on stopping the fighting. President Trump responded by threatening to charge tolls on ships passing through the strait if a final deal with Iran is not reached within 60 days.
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Iran warned that negotiations with the U.S. might fail if the fighting does not stop.
President Trump threatened to impose U.S. tolls on the strait if no final agreement is made in 60 days.
The current agreement allows ships toll-free passage through the strait for 60 days.
U.S. military officials said Iran does not control the strait and that shipping is continuing normally.
Iranian officials, including their parliamentary speaker and foreign minister, left for talks in Switzerland.
Top U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Switzerland working on the deal.
Iran wants Israel to publicly agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon before reopening the strait.
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Extreme heat warnings have been issued for the Grand Canyon, where temperatures may reach over 110°F (43°C). Recently, three hikers died from heat-related illnesses, leading officials to advise visitors to avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day. Additionally, a wildfire near Oak Creek Canyon has forced evacuations and is being actively fought by multiple agencies.
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The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for the Grand Canyon from midday Monday to Tuesday.
Temperatures could reach or exceed 110°F (43°C) at Phantom Ranch, located at the bottom of the canyon.
Three hikers aged 67 to 72 died from heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon in early to mid-June.
Hikers are warned that temperatures at the canyon’s bottom are much hotter than at the rim, making the hike back strenuous and dangerous in extreme heat.
Visitors are strongly advised to avoid hiking during the middle of the day to prevent heat illness.
A wildfire called the Pocket Fire is burning about 500 acres near Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona, Arizona.
Residents and visitors near Oak Creek Canyon have been evacuated for safety.
Firefighters face challenges due to steep terrain, heat, and the risk of flooding after rain in the fire area.
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The wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Begoña Gómez, must give up her passport before a corruption trial. She is accused of helping private companies get government work and of misusing public money.
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Begoña Gómez is the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
A judge ordered her to surrender her passport.
She faces a corruption trial.
The charges include helping private companies get government contracts.
She is also accused of misusing public funds.
The situation was reported by multiple news outlets, including the Associated Press.
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Ahmed Wishah, a cameraman for Al Jazeera, was killed in an Israeli strike on a house in the Bureij refugee camp in Gaza. The Israeli military said Wishah was a Hamas terrorist, while Al Jazeera described his death as a violation of international law and part of a pattern of targeting journalists.
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Ahmed Wishah worked as a cameraman for the Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera.
He was killed in an Israeli strike in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on Saturday.
Al Jazeera condemned the killing and called it a serious breach of international rules protecting journalists.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike and labeled Wishah a Hamas terrorist, but did not provide immediate proof.
At least 260 Palestinian journalists have died since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023.
Ahmed Wishah’s brother, Mohammed, was also killed earlier in April by Israeli shelling.
The Israeli military said they will issue a detailed statement about the strike soon.
The Committee to Protect Journalists tracks journalist deaths in conflict zones and reports on such cases.
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An analyst, Alexandru Hudisteanu, says that if Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz too much to pressure other countries, it could backfire. Instead of just being a warning tool, Iran might be seen as threatening and lose international support.
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Alexandru Hudisteanu is the analyst discussing Iran’s use of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but important waterway used for global oil shipments.
Iran has used the strait as a way to influence other countries.
Excessive use of this leverage can be seen as extortion.
If Iran continues this, it could become isolated or rejected by many countries.
The warning is about the risk of Iran turning into a “pariah state,” meaning a country shunned by the international community.
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The US National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for lower parts of the Grand Canyon, with temperatures expected to go above 100°F (37.7°C) and possibly reach 112°F (44.4°C). Recently, several hikers have died from heat-related illnesses in the park, leading officials to warn people to avoid hiking during the hottest hours.
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The extreme heat watch is effective from 10 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m. Tuesday local time.
Temperatures below 4,000 feet in the Grand Canyon may reach between 97°F (36.1°C) and 111°F (43.8°C).
Three hikers aged 67 to 72 died in June from heat-related illnesses along trails in the Inner Canyon.
Officials advise against hiking or physical activity between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., warning of dangerous heat risks.
The National Park Service said summer heat in the Inner Canyon can quickly overwhelm hikers.
other areas in the western US, including parts of Arizona, Oregon, California, Texas, Alaska, Florida, Puerto Rico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, also face heat advisories or watches.
Evacuation orders are in place near Sedona, Arizona, due to a wildfire called the Pocket fire.
The US is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup, and some matches were played under severe heat conditions.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman, according to Palestinian health officials. These attacks have continued despite a ceasefire agreement in October between Israel and Hamas.
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At least six people died in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday.
Among the dead were two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman named Ahmed Wishah.
The attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreed upon in October between Israel and Hamas.
The strikes hit an apartment in Gaza City early Saturday morning and houses and groups of people later in the day.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 73,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, including many since the ceasefire.
The Israeli military said it is looking into the incidents but did not immediately comment on the strikes.
Israel says its military actions target Hamas militants, while five Israeli soldiers have been killed since the truce.
The conflict began after Hamas militants killed 1,200 people in southern Israel and took 251 hostages on October 7, 2023.
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Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing five people and injuring several others. Ukrainian officials report increasing casualties and damage from recent air and drone strikes as fighting continues amid stalled peace talks.
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Five people died and 11 were injured in a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
The attack damaged both homes and other buildings.
Specialists are documenting the damage, and utility workers are fixing problems caused by the strike.
On the same day, an aerial strike in Kharkiv killed one person and wounded nine.
A 72-year-old woman was injured in a drone strike in Zelenivka, southern Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of a possible large-scale Russian attack and urged people to stay alert.
Ukraine reported targeting an oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen region.
Russia said its air defenses shot down 187 Ukrainian drones during night attacks nationwide.
Recent drone attacks included Ukraine’s biggest strike on Moscow, causing fires and airport evacuations.
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Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announced they are expecting their first child together, a baby girl due in December 2026. The couple got married in December 2025, and this baby will be the first grandchild of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana.
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Holly Ramsay is the daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay.
Adam Peaty is a British Olympic swimmer with eight medals, including three golds.
The couple got married in December 2025 at Bath Abbey, with many celebrities attending.
They announced their engagement in September 2024 after Peaty proposed in Crete.
Holly Ramsay is a mental health advocate and podcast host.
Adam Peaty has a five-year-old son from a previous relationship.
Gordon Ramsay expressed his happiness about becoming a grandfather on Instagram.
The baby is expected to be born in December 2026 and will be a girl.
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Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and warned that talks with the U.S. may fail if the fighting continues. Negotiators from Iran, the U.S., Pakistan, and Qatar are beginning technical talks in Switzerland to discuss an interim agreement related to Iran’s nuclear program and regional conflicts.
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Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon.
Iran’s closure claim was disputed by the U.S., which said shipping continues normally.
Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. are starting technical talks in Switzerland on an interim deal.
The interim deal aims to stop fighting and freeze Iranian assets, with a 60-day deadline to reach a final agreement.
Pakistan and Qatar are acting as mediators in the talks.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon recently killed at least 16 people, including children.
Hezbollah said it will keep a ceasefire if Israel publicly agrees to stop military operations in Lebanon.
Israeli military officials confirmed they have orders to cease fire but maintain the right to defend themselves.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini, the first American saint, and praised her dedication to helping migrants. He encouraged people, especially young ones, to learn from her example and emphasized the importance of caring for migrants today.
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Mother Frances Cabrini is the first American saint and the patron saint of migrants.
She helped Italian immigrants in the U.S. and built schools, hospitals, and orphanages worldwide.
Pope Leo XIV visited her hometown Sant'Angelo Lodigiano, Italy, and prayed at her tomb.
Leo XIV encouraged young people to read Cabrini’s writings and follow her example of helping migrants.
The pope has made migrant care a key part of his work, similar to Pope Francis’s focus.
Leo XIV plans to visit Lampedusa, a major entry point for migrants to Italy, on July 4.
He has urged welcoming and integrating migrants fleeing hardship and conflict.
The pope also visited nearby Pavia to pray at St. Augustine's tomb and called Italians to renew their faith.
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A peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump between Iran and other parties is facing problems. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and accuses Israel of breaking the agreement by continuing attacks in Lebanon, while Israel says it is defending itself against Hezbollah.
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President Donald Trump announced a 60-day peace deal with Iran.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping.
The agreement included a promise to stop all military actions immediately.
Iran claims Israel broke this promise by continuing air strikes in Lebanon.
Israel says its attacks respond to repeated Hezbollah attacks.
There are concerns the deal’s failure could affect regional stability and the global energy market.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke about the situation in an interview.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran, Israel, and their allies.
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