Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests that blocked roads and caused shortages of basic goods. The protests are calling for fuel subsidies to return, a rollback of budget cuts, and the president’s resignation.
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The state of emergency gives President Paz more power to remove roadblocks and restore normal life.
Bolivia’s Congress must approve or reject the emergency within 72 hours.
Protests started at the end of April and involve miners, farmers, and indigenous groups.
Protesters want fuel subsidies back and oppose budget cuts and changes to the constitution.
Several people have died, and hundreds have been arrested during the protests.
President Paz says the protests are an effort to destabilize the country.
Paz canceled a land reform and tried to negotiate with protest groups, but unrest continues.
Congress recently passed a law making it easier for the president to use the military to control protests.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials returned Polish state awards after Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki took back the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest honor, from Zelensky. The dispute began when Zelensky named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which was involved in killings of Poles during World War II, causing tension between the two allied countries.
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President Zelensky named a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which killed thousands of Polish civilians during WWII.
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki removed the Order of the White Eagle from Zelensky because of this decision.
The award was originally given to Zelensky in 2023 to honor the Ukrainian people and army.
Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials returned Polish state honors in protest.
Ukrainian officials said Poland’s action helps Russia, which uses WWII history to justify its war against Ukraine.
Polish President Nawrocki said his decision was not against the Ukrainian people and Poland would continue supporting Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Insurgent Army fought Nazis and Soviets but also committed massacres in Volhynia, a region that was part of Poland before WWII.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized Zelensky’s naming of the military unit but spoke to him to resolve tensions.
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Iran says it will keep following the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with the United States. However, Iran warned it will take similar actions if the U.S. does not meet its responsibilities in the agreement.
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Iran and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Iran has confirmed it plans to follow the MoU terms.
Iran warned it will respond with matching actions if the U.S. does not fulfill its commitments.
The warning suggests possible consequences if the U.S. violates the agreement.
The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic communication between Iran and the U.S.
The exact obligations or terms of the MoU were not detailed in the article.
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Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and delays by the U.S. in fulfilling its commitments under a recent interim agreement. Despite this, Iran’s negotiating team is traveling to Switzerland for technical talks with U.S. representatives, though Iranian officials warned progress depends on the U.S. meeting its obligations. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon, with recent strikes killing civilians and increasing tensions.
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Iran announced it closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, citing Israeli attacks and U.S. failure to end the war.
Iran’s negotiating team, including senior officials, is heading to Switzerland for talks starting Sunday.
Iranian officials said negotiations will only progress if the U.S. fulfills its commitments under the interim deal.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed U.S. negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Switzerland for technical discussions.
Pakistani and Qatari mediators are involved in coordinating the Iran-U.S. talks.
The U.S. military reported commercial ships were still passing through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s closure announcement.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 people in southern Lebanon amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
The death toll in the current Israel-Hezbollah conflict has surpassed 4,000, escalating regional tensions.
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SHAB, an Iranian-American pop singer and entrepreneur, grew up as a refugee during the Iran-Iraq War and used music to cope with difficult times. She has built a career blending pop music with Persian influences while also running a fashion brand that promotes confidence and female empowerment.
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SHAB was born Shabnam Kamoii in Tehran, Iran during the Iran-Iraq War.
As a child, she found comfort in music from artists like the Jackson 5, ABBA, Whitney Houston, and Middle Eastern melodies.
Her family used music and dance to create a safe and joyful space despite war conditions.
SHAB moved first to Germany, then to the United States, where she pursued music seriously as an adult.
She worked with Grammy-winning producer Damon Sharpe and choreographer Richy Jackson.
SHAB’s music combines pop hooks, dance beats, and Persian sounds without fitting into one genre.
She also runs a fashion label, DropTrou, making practical jumpsuits designed to boost women’s confidence.
Her upcoming single, “Perfume,” promotes female empowerment and individuality.
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Some famous buildings in the U.S. cause strong mixed feelings. While the public may dislike their unusual looks, many architects admire their design, engineering, and how they change visitor experiences. There is also a growing trend of reusing older buildings to reduce environmental impact.
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Nearly half of the 125 million buildings in the U.S. are over 50 years old.
Adaptive reuse, or converting old buildings for new uses, increased by 50% in 2024 with about 25,000 new apartments created this way.
Reusing buildings can cut 50 to 75% of carbon emissions compared to new construction.
The Guggenheim Museum in New York is famous but controversial for its curved walls and contrast with nearby buildings.
The Marin County Civic Center in California is notable for its unique design but has mixed public opinion.
Boston City Hall in Massachusetts is a well-known example of brutalist architecture that many people dislike but architects value highly.
Architects emphasize the importance of refreshing and maintaining older buildings to keep them relevant and sustainable.
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Two passenger trains crashed near Bedford, UK, killing one driver and injuring over 80 people. Nine people remain in critical condition as police and railway investigators work to find out what caused the accident.
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The crash happened near Bedford, about 90 km north of London.
More than 80 people received hospital treatment after the collision.
Nine people are still in critical condition; 28 remain hospitalized.
The driver of one train died at the scene.
Two London-bound trains on the same track were involved in the crash.
British Transport Police and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are investigating.
Transport Secretary said it is too early to know the cause and promised a thorough investigation.
Emergency response included over 20 ambulances, rescue teams, and six air ambulances.
King Charles expressed sadness and sent sympathy to the driver’s family and the injured.
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A 6-month-old girl died from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo, marking the third child death there. The Ebola outbreak in the region is growing quickly, with most cases in Ituri province, as health officials face challenges containing the disease.
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A 6-month-old girl named Vanisa Anifa died from Ebola at an orphanage in eastern Congo.
This is the third child fatality at the same orphanage.
Ebola cases in eastern Congo have increased by 38% in one week, spreading through 32 health zones.
Over 90% of infections are in Ituri province.
The Ebola virus spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, making orphanages a high-risk place for infection.
The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Symptoms of Ebola include fever, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding.
As of June 2026, there are 915 confirmed cases and 234 deaths between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, due to what it says are violations of a ceasefire by the US and Israel. This action is a response to continued fighting in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement.
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Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026.
The closure is linked to alleged ceasefire violations by the US and Israel.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for global oil shipments.
Iran called this closure the first step in responding to ongoing conflicts in Lebanon.
Iran warned it would take more actions if "aggression" continues.
Fighting in Lebanon involves Israeli strikes and groups like Hezbollah.
A ceasefire had been announced but was not fully respected.
US-Iran talks were ongoing but had been delayed amid the violence.
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President Donald Trump said Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni repeatedly asked for a photo together at the G7 summit. Meloni denied this claim and criticized Trump’s behavior toward allies, while tensions between the U.S. and Italy have grown due to disagreements over military operations involving Iran.
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President Trump claimed Meloni asked "over and over" for a photo at the G7 summit.
Meloni called Trump’s photo claim false and said neither she nor Italy "ever beg."
Trump accused Meloni of not supporting U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Italy reportedly denied the U.S. use of an air base in Sicily for military actions against Iran.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned visit to the U.S.
The leaders have had a political relationship, with Meloni attending Trump’s 2025 inauguration as the only European leader.
Meloni said Trump’s critical comments about Pope Leo XIV were unacceptable.
Despite political ties, recent exchanges have increased tensions between Italy and the U.S.
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Russian bombs hit an apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine others, including a child. Ukrainian forces shot down many Russian drones overnight, while Russia also said it stopped a drone attack on an oil refinery in Siberia.
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Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv early Saturday.
One person died, and nine others, including a 6-year-old child, were injured.
A body was recovered from the rubble hours after the attack.
A Russian drone hit a civilian car in Kharkiv on Friday evening, killing a man and injuring a woman.
Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 92 of 99 Russian drones launched overnight.
Russian air defenses repelled a drone attack on an oil refinery in Tyumen, Western Siberia.
Ukraine has targeted Russian oil facilities to reduce Russia’s war income and cause fuel shortages.
Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed it shot down 177 Ukrainian drones during the night.
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The wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, has been banned from leaving the country while facing trial on corruption charges. She must surrender her passport and report to court twice a month as the investigation continues.
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Begona Gomez faces charges of embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business, and misusing funds.
An investigating judge ordered Gomez to hand over her passport and appear in court regularly until the trial ends.
The case involves her role in managing a university chair and alleged misuse of public resources and connections for private gain.
Gomez denies any wrongdoing, and the case originated from a complaint by an anti-corruption group with far-right links.
Prime Minister Sanchez and his Socialist Party claim the charges are politically motivated attacks by right-wing opponents.
Other close allies of Sanchez are also under investigation for corruption related to public contracts and pandemic supplies.
Spain’s High Court is investigating a former prime minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, for alleged lobbying abuses; he denies the accusations.
Sanchez has not been implicated in any cases and refuses to resign or call early elections despite opposition pressure.
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President Donald Trump criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying she repeatedly asked for a photo with him at the recent G7 summit. The dispute between the two leaders is linked to disagreements over Iran and NATO, causing tension between the United States and Italy.
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President Trump said Meloni asked "over and over" for a photo with him during the G7 summit in France.
Meloni denied this claim and called it false.
Trump blamed the disagreement on Italy’s lack of support for U.S. military actions against Iran.
Trump accused Meloni of trying to improve relations with the U.S. for her own political benefit in Italy.
Trump criticized Italy for not allowing the U.S. to use Italian military bases during the Iran conflict.
Trump repeated his complaint that the U.S. pays billions of dollars to defend NATO allies like Italy.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a visit to the U.S. in protest of Trump's remarks.
Meloni expressed surprise and disappointment at President Trump’s comments, saying he treats enemies better than allies.
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The third season of HBO’s TV show "House of the Dragon" will start on Sunday. Actress Olivia Cooke talked with CBS News about the new season of this "Game of Thrones" prequel.
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"House of the Dragon" is a prequel to the popular series "Game of Thrones."
The third season will premiere on Sunday.
Olivia Cooke is an actress in the show.
CBS News interviewed Olivia Cooke about the new season.
The interview was featured on "CBS Saturday Morning."
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Iran’s military leaders announced they will close the Strait of Hormuz because of Israeli attacks in Lebanon. They said these attacks broke a ceasefire agreement involving the U.S. and Iran. Israel said it targeted the Hezbollah group in Lebanon, which is supported by Iran.
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Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil shipping route.
The decision followed Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire.
Iran says the strikes broke a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
Israel targeted Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based group backed by Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil trade.
The closure could affect the flow of oil and global markets.
The announcement was made by Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.
The situation involves tensions between Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S.
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Poland has decided to take back its highest honor from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky because he approved naming a Ukrainian army unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group linked to World War II massacres of Poles. This disagreement could harm relations between Poland and Ukraine and may help Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to paint Ukraine as connected to Nazis.
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President Zelensky approved renaming a Ukrainian military unit to honor the UPA, a nationalist group.
The UPA was involved in killing tens of thousands of Polish civilians during World War II.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukraine’s highest honor, the Order of the White Eagle, given previously to Zelensky.
Poland and Ukraine have generally been close allies against Russia since the 2022 invasion.
Poland sees the renaming as offensive but says this does not change its security policies.
Ukraine respects the UPA as part of its fight against Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
Russia’s President Putin has used accusations of Nazism to justify his invasion of Ukraine.
Polls show Polish public opinion of Ukraine and Zelensky has worsened after the renaming decision.
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The article explores the origin story of Wonder Woman, a famous character in American culture. It is part of a series called "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of United States history and culture.
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Wonder Woman is a well-known American cultural icon.
The story of Wonder Woman’s beginnings is featured in the series "USA to Z."
"USA to Z" highlights important people and events in America’s 250-year history.
The coverage is presented by Adriana Diaz.
The story is available on CBS News and its app.
The focus is on how Wonder Woman represents American ideals and history.
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Iran’s military announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for oil shipments, blaming recent air strikes in Lebanon by the U.S. This statement conflicts with Iran’s foreign ministry and U.S. officials, who say the strait remains open for shipping.
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Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels.
The closure announcement came after air strikes in Lebanon, which Iran called a breach of a peace agreement.
Iran’s foreign ministry denied the closure, saying shipping is continuing as normal.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the straits are open and efforts are underway to keep them clear.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial oil shipping route, carrying about 20% of the world’s energy supplies.
The news was reported by Tasnim, a news agency linked to Iran’s military and hardline groups.
There are mixed messages from different parts of Iran’s government about the strait’s status.
This situation increases uncertainty about the safety and flow of global energy resources.
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Iran’s armed forces said they will close the Strait of Hormuz due to U.S. failure to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which they say breaks a new ceasefire deal. This announcement comes just days after the strait reopened and as U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for possible nuclear talks in Switzerland.
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Iran plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key water passage for global oil transport.
The closure is a response to what Iran calls America’s failure to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
The move violates a recently signed ceasefire agreement.
This is the first major conflict between the U.S. and Iran since they agreed to end their war earlier this week.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys are in Switzerland preparing for nuclear negotiations with Iran.
The Iranian delegation has not yet arrived in Switzerland for the talks.
A U.S. defense official said no signs show Iran is currently moving troops to actually close the strait.
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The 2026 World Cup is being held in the US, Mexico, and Canada. Research shows domestic violence reports tend to rise during large sports events like the World Cup, due to factors such as alcohol, stress, and harmful social attitudes. Experts say the tournament does not cause new violence but can make existing problems worse.
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The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever, with games in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Police reports of domestic violence have increased by over 30% during previous major football tournaments in some places.
Alcohol use, emotional stress, and sports culture contribute to higher risks for victims of domestic violence during these events.
Gender inequality is the main cause of domestic violence, with certain male behaviors related to poor attitudes towards women increasing risk around sports.
In Mexico, 70% of women have experienced some form of violence, and eight women die daily due to gender-based violence.
More than one in three women in the US have experienced sexual or physical violence or stalking by a partner according to the CDC.
Studies have linked unexpected losses in sports games to a rise of about 10% in male-on-female intimate partner violence right after the game.
Research from the UK showed domestic violence incidents rose by 38% during a World Cup loss and 26% during wins.
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