Tropical Storm Arthur formed over the Gulf Coast, becoming the first tropical storm of the Atlantic season. It brought heavy rain and flash flooding threats, especially in Texas and Louisiana, and was expected to weaken and dissipate by Thursday.
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Tropical Storm Arthur formed on Wednesday from storms over the Gulf Coast.
It had maximum winds near 45 mph (75 kph) and was expected to stay weak.
A tropical storm warning covered about 350 miles along the Texas and Louisiana coast.
Flash flooding was the main danger, with heavy rain expected to last several days.
Flood warnings were already active in Houston, Texas, with more possible.
A 15-year-old boy drowned recently in a flooded pond near Houston after earlier rains.
The storm’s center location was spread out, so exact landfall time and place were unclear.
A World Cup soccer match in Houston continued as planned in a covered stadium despite the storm.
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Thomas Partey was not allowed to enter Canada due to allegations of sexual abuse. A Canadian court rejected his appeal against the visa refusal last week.
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Thomas Partey was denied a visa to enter Canada.
The reason for denial involves a sexual abuse allegation.
Partey’s appeal against the visa refusal was dismissed by a Canadian court.
The incident happened recently, with the court decision made last week.
Kenyan President William Ruto attended the G7 summit around the same time.
The article also mentions programs in Benin raising awareness about women's health and social issues.
The news is connected to ongoing social and political events in various countries.
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Harry Styles performed with an orchestra at the Meltdown festival in London. He worked with composer Jules Buckley and the House Gospel Choir to play songs from his albums and a Simon and Garfunkel cover for a full Royal Festival Hall.
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Harry Styles paused his 12-show Wembley Stadium residency to join the Meltdown festival.
He collaborated with Jules Buckley and the House Gospel Choir for orchestral versions of his songs.
The show included tracks from his new album "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" and earlier work.
Styles performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel as a surprise for fans.
He said he cannot read music but felt welcomed working with Buckley on this project.
Meltdown festival is a weeklong event with various music genres, curated by Styles, running through June 21.
Styles also praised the festival’s mix of legendary and new artists who inspire him.
His "Together, Together" tour continues with dates in London and New York through the year.
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New information has been shared about a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. The document outlines specific rules about Iran’s nuclear program, including what activities Iran is allowed and not allowed to carry out.
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The memorandum of understanding is an agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
It focuses on Iran’s nuclear program and sets limits on its activities.
The details of the agreement have recently been revealed to the public.
Jon Alterman, a global security expert, discussed the agreement on CBS News.
The memorandum aims to control how Iran develops nuclear technology.
It helps both countries understand and agree on nuclear restrictions.
The release of this information is part of ongoing monitoring of Iran’s nuclear efforts.
CBS News covered these details and made them accessible through their app and website.
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Actor Tom Holland, who currently plays Spider-Man, said he would like to mentor the next actor to take over the role. He named 16-year-old Owen Cooper, known for his work on Netflix's "Adolescence," as his pick for the next Spider-Man.
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Tom Holland will return as Spider-Man in the movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."
Holland wants to help the next Spider-Man actor, similar to how Robert Downey Jr. mentored him.
Holland chose Owen Cooper, a 16-year-old actor, as the ideal successor for Spider-Man.
Owen Cooper has won several awards for his role in the Netflix series "Adolescence."
Fans reacted positively to Holland’s choice but some are not yet ready to see Holland leave the role.
Holland mentioned the possibility of different Spider-Man characters like Miles Morales or Spider-Gwen taking over in the future.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is set to premiere on July 31.
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President Donald Trump showed a more positive attitude toward his international allies during the 2026 G7 summit in France. The G7 leaders expressed support for a new tentative agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war and acknowledged Trump's leadership in achieving the deal.
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President Trump attended the 2026 G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
He expressed unity among G7 leaders on key issues like Iran and Ukraine.
The G7 leaders praised a tentative deal with Iran to end war and reduce global oil prices.
Trump had previously criticized allies for not supporting military action against Iran.
Vice President JD Vance helped negotiate the Iran agreement and was set to sign it in Switzerland.
Trump said he would take credit if the Iran deal succeeds and blame Vance if it fails.
The G7 issued a joint statement welcoming the Iran deal and recognizing Trump’s leadership.
European leaders had critiqued Trump’s earlier unilateral decision on Iran war actions but showed support at the summit.
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A bill to ban most late-term abortions passed South Australia’s upper house but was rejected in the lower house, despite support from top leaders. Meanwhile, Qantas delayed the start of its non-stop flights between Sydney and London until October 2027.
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South Australia’s upper house passed a bill aiming to criminalize late-term abortions, but the bill failed in the lower house.
The bill initially banned abortions after 25 weeks unless the mother’s life was at risk; an amendment allowed exceptions for severe fetal abnormalities.
The majority of abortions in South Australia occur in the first trimester, with fewer than 1% after 23 weeks.
Abortions after 27 weeks are very rare and require approval from two doctors due to serious health risks.
The bill was supported by the South Australian premier and opposition leader but opposed by major medical groups.
Qantas announced that its non-stop Sydney to London flights will now start in October 2027, delayed from earlier planned dates.
These flights will use a specially built Airbus A350 plane with extra fuel capacity to fly without stopping.
Qantas plans to start similar non-stop flights from Sydney to New York after the Sydney-London route.
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A couple adopted a rescue puppy they thought was a Labrador based on how she looked. As the dog, named Buffy, grew, her appearance changed, showing traits that did not match Labradors. Despite this, the owners are happy with their choice.
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The owners adopted Buffy because she looked like a Labrador puppy.
Buffy’s ears changed from floppy to partially standing up as she grew.
She has a pink nose, which is unusual for Labradors that typically have black or brown noses.
The original shelter listing described Buffy as a “mongrel,” meaning mixed or unknown breed.
Physical traits in puppies can change a lot during their first year, making breed identification hard.
A 2018 study found visual breed identification in shelters often does not match genetic testing.
Many shelter dogs have mixed ancestry that is difficult to identify by just looking.
Experts say breed labels based on appearance should be seen only as guesses, especially for mixed breeds.
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President Donald Trump defended a new agreement that ends the war with Iran during a press conference at the G7 summit in France. He said the agreement may not be permanent, and he highlighted that other G7 countries support peaceful relations with Iran.
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President Trump spoke about a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that ends the war with Iran.
The MOU was released on the same day Trump addressed the issue.
The announcement came at the G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France.
Trump said the agreement might not last forever and could be changed later.
Other G7 members support the end of hostilities with Iran.
The president framed the agreement as a step toward peace and cooperation.
The deal marks a shift in relations between Western countries and Iran.
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Ariana Grande celebrated the 13th birthday of her dog, Toulouse, by posting a message and photos on Instagram. She called him her "perfect son" and shared clips of him from her music tours and videos.
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Ariana Grande's dog Toulouse turned 13 years old.
She posted a birthday message for Toulouse on Instagram.
Grande called Toulouse the "perfect son" and "greatest living creation."
Toulouse has appeared in several of Grande’s music videos and tours.
The dog’s name likely comes from a character in the 1970 Disney film "The Aristocats."
Grande is not publicly in a romantic relationship but shares love for her dog.
The post shows Grande’s affection for her pet in a personal way.
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Jon Bon Jovi has fully recovered from vocal cord surgery he had in 2022. He is preparing to start his Forever Tour in July, marking his first concert series since the surgery.
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Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022 due to damage and atrophy.
His voice has fully healed after a longer than expected recovery time.
Bon Jovi was surprised by the injury because he is a trained singer with no history of vocal strain.
His band supported him throughout his recovery and did not consider replacing him or retiring.
Bon Jovi describes going on tour again as a joyful "rebirth."
The Forever Tour begins July 7 with nine shows at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The tour will end in September with three concerts at Wembley Stadium in London.
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The head of MI5, Sir Ken McCallum, said he is a fan of the TV spy thriller "Slow Horses," which features a team of troubled MI5 agents. He emphasized the friendly cooperation between MI5 and MI6 intelligence agencies to keep the country safe.
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Sir Ken McCallum is the director general of MI5.
He described himself as a "Slow Horses man," showing his support for the TV series.
"Slow Horses" is a spy thriller on Apple TV+, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb.
The show follows a team of MI5 agents who were banished for mistakes or failures.
The series is based on novels by Mick Herron and began in 2022.
Season six will release in September 2024, with season seven planned for 2027.
Sir Ken praised the cooperation between MI5, MI6, the police, and other groups in protecting the country.
Gary Oldman described the show as showing the less glamorous, more realistic side of spying.
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Construction is progressing quickly on Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, which will be the tallest building in the world once finished. The tower is currently near the 104th floor and is expected to reach over 1,000 meters tall, surpassing Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.
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Jeddah Tower will be the tallest building in the world, over 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) tall.
It will surpass the Burj Khalifa, which is 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall.
The tower is near the 104th floor, about 400 meters (1,312 feet) high.
Construction is progressing at about 4 meters per week.
The project aims to reach the 160th floor “sky terrace” in about 60 weeks.
Jeddah Tower is part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a plan to diversify its economy away from oil.
Other major Saudi projects like NEOM and The Mukaab skyscraper have faced delays.
Jeddah Tower’s completion is targeted for August 2028.
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Several U.S. allies are suggesting a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz to help end conflict with Iran. The mission would focus on clearing explosive mines and possibly escorting ships to make the waterway safer for navigation.
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The mission is proposed as a next step after a deal to end the conflict with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow and strategically important waterway.
Explosive mines currently present in the area threaten the safety of ships.
The mission would remove these mines to protect vessels passing through.
Military escorts might be provided to guard the ships during transit.
The goal is to reassure ship crews and insurers about safe passage.
The effort involves cooperation between United States and its allies.
Ensuring safe navigation helps global trade and energy supplies.
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The US and Iran have made an initial agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin negotiations toward a final peace deal. However, many important issues, like Iran’s nuclear program, funding of regional groups, and missile development, still need detailed discussions over the next 60 days.
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The US-Iran deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz and starts talks on a comprehensive peace agreement.
President Donald Trump says the deal will stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons but the current text does not fully guarantee this.
Iran agreed to reduce its highly enriched uranium supply under supervision from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Negotiations to finalize the deal will last 60 days, which is much shorter than the original 2015 Iran nuclear deal talks.
The agreement does not promise the US will pay Iran money, but it mentions plans involving up to $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction with help from regional partners.
The deal includes a ceasefire extension, covering Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah, though no clear terms were given about stopping Iran’s support for them.
Iran’s missile program is not addressed in detail in this initial agreement.
Both sides can extend the 60-day negotiation period if needed.
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NASA is tracking an asteroid called 2003 LN6 that will pass near Earth on June 18 at a distance of 880,000 miles. The asteroid is about as big as a plane and poses no risk to Earth. NASA monitors asteroids regularly and has tested methods to change their paths if needed.
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The asteroid 2003 LN6 is about 98 to 223 feet (30 to 68 meters) across.
It will pass Earth on June 18 at 8,768 miles per hour, at a distance of 880,000 miles.
This asteroid is currently in the constellation Lyra, about 920,000 miles from Earth.
Close asteroid flybys happen often and usually do not threaten Earth.
Small asteroids under 30 feet hit Earth roughly every 10 years, mostly causing bright fireballs and sonic booms.
Large asteroids over 500 feet can cause serious damage but strike Earth only once every 20,000 years.
NASA successfully changed an asteroid’s orbit with the DART mission in 2022 to prove asteroid deflection is possible.
NASA plans to launch NEO Surveyor in 2027, a space telescope to find hazardous near-Earth objects earlier.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked President Donald Trump not to interfere in Brazil’s presidential election in October. Lula said that while Trump can maintain personal ties with the Bolsonaro family, the election is Brazil’s own matter and deserves respect without outside involvement.
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Brazil’s presidential election will take place in October 2024.
Lula is running for his fourth term as Brazil’s president.
Lula’s main opponent is Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Lula warned Trump against meddling in Brazil’s elections during a news conference after the G7 summit.
Trump has publicly supported the Bolsonaro family and criticized Brazil’s justice system for prosecuting Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for an alleged coup plot.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, Jair’s son, was sentenced to four years in prison for reportedly lobbying the U.S. government to interfere in Brazil’s judiciary.
Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on some Brazilian products and sanctions on members of Brazil’s Supreme Court.
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The Trump administration defended the arrest of Colombian activist Franklin Humberto Coral-Garrido, who overstayed his U.S. visa by about 10 years. Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the detention politically motivated and asked his government to seek Coral-Garrido’s release ahead of Colombia’s presidential runoff election.
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Franklin Humberto Coral-Garrido, also known as Beto Coral, entered the U.S. in December 2015 with a visa allowing a six-month stay.
He stayed in the U.S. illegally for 10 years, leading to his arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 16.
ICE stated Coral-Garrido can avoid long detention by using a mobile app to arrange voluntary departure, with an offer of $2,600 and a free flight.
Coral-Garrido is a Colombian lawyer and activist linked to President Gustavo Petro’s leftist movement.
Petro called the arrest political persecution and accused U.S.-backed presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of being behind it.
Coral-Garrido was in Florida to file a lawsuit against de la Espriella and campaign against him.
Colombia’s presidential runoff is set for June 21, between Abelardo de la Espriella and Gustavo Petro’s candidate.
A U.S. Republican senator said Coral-Garrido cannot claim asylum while acting against U.S. government interests.
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The founder of India’s Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, was attacked recently. This event has brought attention back to the new political movement in India and raised questions about its future.
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Abhijeet Dipke is the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party in India.
He was attacked, leading to increased public focus on the party.
The Cockroach Janta Party is a new political movement in India.
The party has gained attention in the past month.
The attack has raised concerns about the party’s future and safety.
Al Jazeera covered the story and provided analysis through journalist @avawarrinerr.
The article discusses the rise and challenges of the Cockroach Janta Party.
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responded to Iran’s call for Israel to stop defending its border against Hezbollah and to halt airstrikes. He said peace in Gaza depends on Hamas giving up its weapons and commented on Hezbollah’s role in the conflict.
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U.S. Ambassador to Israel is Mike Huckabee.
Iran urged Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and stop airstrikes.
Iran wants Israel to stop defending its border against Hezbollah.
Huckabee opposed Iran’s demand publicly on social media (X).
He said peace in Gaza depends on Hamas disarming.
Huckabee mentioned that disarming Hezbollah is part of the peace idea.
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