At the G7 meeting in Evian, France, President Donald Trump called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi both a "killer" and an "angel" to describe his strong skills in negotiating trade deals. The comments were made when asked about a trade agreement between the US and India.
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The event took place at the G7 summit in Evian, France.
President Donald Trump spoke about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump used the words "killer" and "angel" to praise Modi.
These words referred to Modi’s ability to negotiate trade deals.
The discussion was about a trade deal between the United States and India.
The G7 summit is a meeting of seven major advanced economies.
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President Donald Trump met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a memorandum of understanding involving Iran. The meeting came amid ongoing regional tensions and efforts to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route.
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President Trump held talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They addressed a memorandum of understanding related to Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route in the Middle East.
The G7 group of countries is trying to reduce dependence on this strait.
There are ongoing conflicts and strikes in Lebanon connected to US-Iran relations.
Some analysts doubt alternative routes can fully replace the Strait of Hormuz for trade.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have continued during discussions about the US-Iran deal.
The US-Iran agreement has sparked different reactions in the region, including anger in Israel.
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Kane Parsons, a 20-year-old director from Generation Z, has become the youngest filmmaker to reach number one at the US box office with his horror movie "Backrooms." The film features well-known actors and is changing Hollywood’s ideas about who can make successful movies.
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Kane Parsons is 20 years old and part of Generation Z.
His horror film "Backrooms" topped the US box office charts.
"Backrooms" stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
Parsons is now the youngest director to achieve this box office success in the US.
The film challenges Hollywood’s traditional views on filmmakers.
Other new films discussed include "Jim Queen," an animated comedy about two heroes fighting a virus, and "Shana," a drama about a woman ending a harmful relationship.
"Toy Story 5" addresses children’s increasing interest in screens and technology.
These films were reviewed by critics Emma Jones and Eve Jackson on a film show.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that not having a private meeting with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France was not meant as a disrespect. He mentioned that he spoke with President Trump several times during the event.
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The G7 summit took place in France.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney did not have a one-on-one meeting with President Trump at the summit.
Carney said the absence of a bilateral meeting was not a snub or insult.
Carney had seven or eight conversations with President Trump during the summit.
The statement was made on a Wednesday during the event.
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Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Jiljilya on Wednesday. The mosque was damaged by the fire, and Hebrew graffiti with the word "revenge" was found on its walls.
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The incident happened in the West Bank, a territory with ongoing conflict.
Local officials and witnesses reported the mosque was burned.
Social media videos showed the mosque on fire.
The graffiti on the mosque walls was written in Hebrew.
The word "revenge" appeared in the graffiti.
The attack involved Israeli settlers.
The event took place on June 17, 2026.
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G7 leaders met with top technology executives on June 17 to talk about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). They discussed both the benefits and risks of AI, especially as U.S. companies lead the industry, and debated how to make sure AI respects human rights and stays controlled.
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The G7 summit included discussions on AI's opportunities and dangers.
U.S. businesses currently dominate the AI industry worldwide.
Leaders are concerned about risks that powerful AI technology could pose.
The focus was on ensuring AI respects human dignity and remains under control.
The meeting involved G7 political leaders and leading tech executives.
The discussion took place in Evian-les-Bains, France on June 17, 2026.
AI and technology sovereignty (control over technology development) were key summit topics.
President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit during these discussions.
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Lebanon has reopened its second airport, Rene Mouawad Airport in the north, aiming to create a new international travel hub alongside Beirut’s main airport. The airport will initially serve flights to Dubai, Istanbul, and a city in Turkey, with plans to develop facilities and increase passenger numbers over the next few years.
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Rene Mouawad Airport is located in Qlayaat, northern Lebanon, near the Syrian border.
The first flight landing on June 6 included Lebanese officials, marking the airport’s reopening.
The airport had been delayed due to recent Israeli attacks and Lebanon’s focus on war recovery.
Lebanon has suffered heavy human and economic losses from the conflict with Israel, with reconstruction costs estimated over $11 billion.
The airport aims to serve northern Lebanon and nearby Syrian cities, benefiting a poor and underserved region.
New governments in Lebanon and Syria helped accelerate the airport project, overcoming previous political opposition.
Plans include a temporary terminal with basic facilities expected within three months.
Confirmed new flight destinations are Istanbul, Dubai, and Mersin in Turkey.
Some fear that Israel might target Beirut’s main airport again, but officials say the new airport project is unrelated to Israeli attacks.
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At the G7 summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney quietly told President Donald Trump that Canada would limit imports of Chinese electric vehicles to less than 3 percent of its market, or about 49,000 cars. This agreement is part of a trade deal between Canada and China, aimed at lowering tariffs and managing trade tensions.
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Mark Carney spoke to President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, about limiting Chinese electric vehicle imports.
Canada agreed to cap imports of Chinese electric vehicles at about 49,000 cars, which is less than 3 percent of its market.
The deal sets a tariff rate of 6.1 percent on these vehicles, down from a previous 100 percent tariff imposed in 2024.
China agreed to lower tariffs on Canadian canola from 85 percent to around 15 percent.
President Trump had previously threatened to impose high tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada made a trade deal with China.
The G7 summit involved leaders from Canada, the U.S., France, Italy, Germany, Japan, and the U.K., discussing issues including China’s trade practices.
China was not present at the G7 but was a major topic of discussion due to concerns about state subsidies and economic policies.
The U.S. and China have recently been easing trade tensions, highlighted by President Trump’s visit to Beijing and plans for Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the U.S. in September.
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A new Australian study found that men who recently ended a relationship are much more likely to think about or attempt suicide than men who have not had a breakup. The risk of suicide attempts is about seven times higher shortly after a breakup, and this increased risk lasts for years.
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The Ten to Men project tracked over 20,000 Australian men to study their mental health after relationship breakups.
Men who had a breakup in the past year were more than twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts compared to men without a recent breakup (30.8% vs. 14.4%).
Around 6.8% of men recently separated reported attempting suicide, compared to 0.9% of men without a recent breakup.
Fathers showed a higher risk, with 14.4% making suicidal plans after a breakup versus 2.9% who had not broken up.
Current or former Australian Defence Force personnel reported a 12.8% rate of suicide attempts after breakups, much higher than the 0.8% for those without breakups.
Relationship breakups can cause major life changes like reduced contact with children, financial issues, housing changes, and smaller support networks.
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australian men aged 15 to 44 and accounts for 75% of all male deaths by suicide.
Experts emphasize the need for ongoing mental health support for men after breakups and encourage men to seek help early.
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The “Earth’s Black Box” is a large steel structure designed to record data about climate change and humanity’s actions leading to possible environmental collapse. After five years of planning and development, it will be installed near a remote airfield in western Tasmania in December.
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The Earth’s Black Box is 16 meters long and 4 meters high, made of steel with solar panels on top.
It will continuously collect and store hundreds of data sets about the planet’s health for future generations.
The idea is inspired by a plane's black box, which records flight data to investigate crashes.
The project was announced during the UN’s 2021 Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow.
The project is coordinated by the Earth’s Black Box Foundation, a registered charity.
The structure will be installed near Queenstown on Tasmania’s west coast, chosen for its geological and political stability.
The University of Tasmania was originally involved but later withdrew from the project.
The project aims to serve as a record and warning about climate crises, potentially acting as a tourist attraction in Tasmania.
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Scientists found ancient DNA showing an early outbreak of plague about 5,500 years ago among hunter-gatherers in Siberia. The disease spread through contact with infected animals and between people, killing many children and families in these communities.
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The earliest known plague outbreak occurred around 5,500 years ago in south-eastern Siberia.
Ancient DNA from hunter-gatherer remains showed the presence of the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis.
The disease likely spread to humans from marmots and ground squirrels, then spread between people.
Many graves, especially at the Ust-Ida site, contained children who died from the plague.
At least two-thirds of the dead at some cemeteries were under 15 years old.
Two waves of plague outbreaks happened about 400 to 600 years apart.
The ancient plague strain had a toxic protein that might explain why it was deadly, especially to children.
This study helps explain why so many people died young in prehistoric hunter-gatherer communities.
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Layla Wright investigates the case of Rachel Fulstow, a woman convicted of murder and given a life sentence, even though she was nearly 100 miles away from where the crime happened. The story looks into how and why she was found guilty despite the distance from the crime scene.
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Rachel Fulstow was convicted of murder.
She received a life sentence.
At the time of the crime, she was nearly 100 miles away from the location where it happened.
Layla Wright explores the details of Fulstow’s conviction.
The investigation raises questions about how the verdict was reached given her distance from the crime.
The program is a 38-minute documentary episode titled "Killer Couple: Love on Trial."
It was first shown on June 17, 2026, and is available for over a year on the BBC iPlayer.
The documentary includes sensitive content about sexual abuse.
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President Donald Trump will hold a news conference to discuss the Group of Seven (G7) summit held in France and the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran, which has not been publicly released. Trump described the document as not final and warned of military action if Iran does not comply with the agreement.
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President Trump attended the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
He and Vice President JD Vance say they signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran.
The text of the memorandum has not yet been made public due to diplomatic reasons involving mediators like Qatar and Pakistan.
Trump plans to read the agreement aloud and answer questions in a news conference to avoid confusion.
The memorandum is a preliminary agreement, not a final deal with Iran.
Trump warned that the U.S. would resume military strikes on Iran if they do not follow the terms.
G7 leaders signed a joint statement supporting a ceasefire with Iran and promising stricter sanctions on Russia.
Trump had dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles after the news conference.
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A dermatologist explained the dangers of "tanmaxxing," a trend where people try to get the darkest tan by spending a lot of time in the sun. The doctor talked about the risks of too much sun exposure.
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Tanmaxxing means trying to get the darkest possible tan.
It involves maximizing time spent in the sun.
Too much sun can cause skin damage.
Skin damage increases the risk of skin cancer.
Doctors advise protecting skin from excessive sun exposure.
People should use sunscreen and avoid long sun sessions.
Dermatologists warn against the health risks of intentional tanning.
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Two new bills have been introduced in the UK Parliament to protect whistleblowers, journalists, and victims of sexual assault from lawsuits meant to silence them. These laws aim to stop so-called "SLAPPs" — legal cases that use expensive court battles to intimidate people speaking on matters of public interest.
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SLAPP stands for "strategic lawsuits against public participation" and are used to silence critics with costly legal actions.
Conservative members introduced two private members’ bills within 24 hours to address this issue.
The bills have shown signs of support from Labour ministers and are expected to gain cross-party backing.
One bill allows judges to dismiss weak cases early to prevent high legal costs for defendants.
Courts could order claimants who delay or unfairly prolong cases to pay penalties.
SLAPP lawsuits have been used by wealthy individuals and companies to stop investigative journalism and reports on unethical behavior.
Current UK laws partially protect those speaking about economic crimes but not other human rights issues.
Several countries, including US states and EU members, have introduced anti-SLAPP laws, but the EU directive excludes criminal cases and has been slow to be adopted fully.
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Photographer Majid Saeedi is documenting a war happening in his hometown, Tehran. He captures the damage and emotions caused by the conflict while facing internet problems and working alone.
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Majid Saeedi is a well-known photojournalist.
He has photographed wars and their effects in many places around the world.
The current war is happening in Tehran, his home city.
The city is being bombed, causing damage and hardship.
Majid moves through damaged neighborhoods and public areas to take photos.
He captures both the physical destruction and people’s feelings.
Saeedi faces challenges like internet outages and working alone.
His work is featured in a documentary film called Tehran War Diary, made by Ladan Anoushfar.
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A small business jet crashed on a highway near Laredo, Texas, killing one of the six people on board. Passersby rushed to the scene to help rescue passengers as the plane caught fire and was badly damaged.
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The crash happened on Loop 20 highway near the Texas-Mexico border around 10 p.m. on June 16, 2026.
Six people were on the plane; one person died in the crash.
A car on the highway was also hit, and its driver was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The plane was a Cessna Citation Latitude twin jet traveling from San José del Cabo, Mexico, to Austin, Texas.
Witnesses and drivers stopped to help, using tools like sledgehammers to break the plane’s windows and try to free passengers.
The plane was almost broken in half and tipped on its side, with the tail separated and lying on a lower road.
Police said the crash was caused by a mechanical failure, but details were not provided.
Five officers were treated for smoke inhalation after responding to the burning crash site.
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At the G7 summit in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that world leaders promised more help to Ukraine against Russia’s invasion. The G7 countries agreed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, support its energy needs, and increase economic pressure on Russia.
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Ukraine’s war with Russia has entered its fifth year.
The G7 includes Japan, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the US.
Leaders committed to improving Ukraine’s air defense systems.
Support will also be given to maintain Ukraine’s energy supply.
New sanctions against Russia will be introduced by the G7.
Ukraine officially began talks to join the European Union on June 15, 2026.
Ukraine has used advanced drones to disrupt Russian forces and supply lines.
Ukraine lacks sufficient Patriot air defense missiles partly due to US supplies being used in the Middle East.
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The Indian government temporarily blocked the Telegram app to stop exam question leaks ahead of a key medical test. Telegram said this ban is unconstitutional and unfairly limits free speech for over 150 million users in India, many of whom use the app for education.
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India blocked access to Telegram to prevent fraud related to exam question leaks.
Telegram challenged the ban in a New Delhi court, calling it unconstitutional and too broad.
The company said blocking the app harms students and teachers who use it to share study materials.
Over 150 million people in India use Telegram, making it the app’s largest market.
India’s government says the ban follows the law and protects public interest.
Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, said the ban punishes users rather than those who leaked the exam papers.
The ban followed the cancellation of the NEET medical entrance exam, which was compromised by leaked questions.
Activists worry the legal rules behind the ban could be used to limit free speech on digital platforms.
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The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which they said was carrying drugs. One person died, and two others survived. The U.S. says the boat was traveling on routes commonly used for drug trafficking.
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The attack happened in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The U.S. military carried out the strike.
One man on the boat was killed.
Two people survived the attack.
The U.S. Southern Command shared the news on social media platform X.
The boat was said to be involved in drug trafficking activities.
The vessel was moving along known drug trafficking routes.
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