Bikers in Pakistan's Balochistan province are risking extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle fuel from Iran due to high local prices and ongoing disruptions in oil supply. The illegal trade has increased recently, with many people relying on it for income despite dangers from heat, fires, and regional violence.
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Smugglers carry Iranian fuel in plastic containers on bikes and trucks into Pakistan, mainly in Balochistan province.
Temperatures in Balochistan can reach 50°C (120°F), which makes the plastic fuel containers prone to swelling and leaking, risking fires or explosions.
The US-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted oil through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to higher fuel prices and increased smuggling.
Pakistan's intelligence report estimated about $1 billion worth of fuel is smuggled from Iran into Pakistan annually.
Smugglers like Mazaar often turn to this work because of limited job options, including farmers affected by drought.
Fuel smuggling is illegal in Pakistan and punishable by fines, seizure of vehicles, or imprisonment.
Local oil refineries and industry groups report a rise in fuel smuggling and call for government action.
Balochistan faces long-standing conflict between Pakistani forces and separatist groups, adding risks for fuel smugglers.
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Heavy rain from the approaching storm named Arthur is causing flash flooding in several U.S. states along the Gulf Coast. Over 40 million people in the area are getting ready for severe weather and record-breaking rainfall.
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The storm is named Arthur and is the first named storm of the season.
Arthur is moving toward Texas and the Gulf Coast.
More than 40 million people live in areas expected to be affected.
The storm is causing dangerous flash flooding.
Local weather forecasters are closely monitoring the storm.
Rainfall levels could break previous records in the region.
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Thousands of undocumented migrants in South Africa, mainly from neighboring African countries, face pressure to leave by a protest group’s deadline of June 30. Many migrants have experienced threats and violence, and some governments are arranging voluntary returns for their citizens. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against blaming vulnerable people for the country’s economic problems.
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Migrants, mostly from Malawi, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe, have been threatened and forced to leave parts of South Africa, especially Durban.
Some migrants have been attacked, and at least one person was hospitalized after a violent encounter.
Protesters, like the group March and March, have set June 30 as the deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
The phrase "Mabahambe," meaning "They must go," is being used by protesters.
About 3,500 migrants have volunteered to return to their home countries via government-arranged buses or flights.
South Africa’s official population includes over three million foreigners, about 5% of the total population, but many live without legal papers.
Economic challenges like high youth unemployment and inequality contribute to the tensions.
President Ramaphosa has condemned scapegoating migrants and called for addressing economic issues without targeting vulnerable groups.
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The UK government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media to protect them from online dangers. Some teenagers worry this could stop young people from developing creative talents and building important social connections.
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The UK will ban under-16s from using social media starting next spring.
The government aims to protect children from harmful content, cyberbullying, and online predators.
Similar laws have been introduced in Australia since December.
Some teens, like 15-year-old singer and dancer Ziame Stewart, fear the ban will limit opportunities for young creative talent.
Teens who are influencers say social media helps them find support and express themselves.
Additional rules for 16- and 17-year-olds will be announced later.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports the ban to ensure children's safety and happiness.
Social media helps some vulnerable teens connect with communities and feel less alone.
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A Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. The Russian navy said the shots were to prevent a possible collision, while the British couple on the yacht described the event as "a bit scary."
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The incident happened about 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight around 11:40 BST on Tuesday.
The Russian ship involved was the Admiral Grigorovich, a frigate from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.
The British yacht, named Bright Future, was about 500 yards from the Russian warship.
Russian officials said they fired a "pre-emptive salvo" because the yacht was on a "dangerous course."
Attempts to contact the yacht by radio and signal flares reportedly failed before shots were fired.
The UK Ministry of Defence said the warning shots were not aimed directly at the yacht.
The event has raised concerns about UK defense spending and safety in the English Channel.
The incident comes shortly after Royal Marine Commandos intercepted a Russian tanker in the same area.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will host a dinner at the Palace of Versailles to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday. President Donald Trump accepted the invitation to attend this event, which symbolizes the historic friendship between France and the U.S.
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The dinner will take place at the Palace of Versailles in France.
The event is to mark the 250th birthday of the United States.
President Trump accepted the invitation from President Macron.
The Palace of Versailles is a historic place linked to Franco-American friendship.
Macron invited Trump to the dinner in April.
The invitation and details were shared by Macron’s office to the Associated Press.
The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump indicated that the United States may soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil as the Group of Seven (G7) leaders refocused on the war in Ukraine during their summit in France. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the talks, while the U.K. announced new sanctions against Russian oil transport networks.
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The U.S. temporarily eased some sanctions on Russian oil in March to help lower global oil prices but plans to possibly reinstate them soon.
President Trump said oil is now flowing again through the Strait of Hormuz, enabling the possible reimposition of sanctions.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders, who unanimously support Ukraine and discussed supplying more Patriot missile systems.
The U.K. introduced new sanctions targeting Russian ships and financial networks used to evade existing sanctions.
Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukrainian cities, killing 11 people shortly before the summit.
Ukraine formally began negotiations to join the European Union, a move seen as a step toward future security.
Trump expressed willingness to send the new U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal to Congress for review, though the deal text remains secret.
Although Trump has promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war quickly if re-elected, negotiations have been difficult.
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At the G7 summit in France, President Donald Trump praised the U.S. agreement with Iran to begin talks about nuclear weapons and to help end the war. However, the exact details of the deal have not been made public, leaving many questions unanswered.
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President Donald Trump spoke about the U.S.-Iran agreement at the G7 summit in the French Alps.
The deal aims to start negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and to help end the war.
No official text or full details of the agreement have been released yet.
The lack of transparency has caused uncertainty about what the deal exactly involves.
The announcement happened just a few days before this report.
The G7 summit gathers leaders from the world’s biggest industrial nations.
White House correspondent Liz Landers reported on the situation.
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Ian Ralby, a maritime security expert, spoke about how a U.S.-Iran deal might affect global shipping and the Strait of Hormuz. He shared his views on the security and trade implications in this important waterway.
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Ian Ralby is a global maritime security expert.
He is president of Auxilium Worldwide.
He is also a senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy.
The discussion focused on the impact of a U.S.-Iran deal on global shipping.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for international trade and oil shipments.
The deal could influence safety and access in this strategic waterway.
The analysis helps understand potential changes in maritime security.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for trying to get the United States to interfere in his father Jair Bolsonaro’s legal trial. Eduardo Bolsonaro received a prison sentence for pressuring Brazilian officials by seeking help from former US President Donald Trump, who supported Jair Bolsonaro.
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A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court voted 3-1 to convict Eduardo Bolsonaro of lobbying the US to interfere in his father’s trial.
Eduardo Bolsonaro was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for coercing Brazil’s justice system.
Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence related to efforts to stay in power after losing the 2022 election.
Prosecutors accused Eduardo Bolsonaro of illegally trying to get US President Donald Trump to pressure Brazil to drop the case against his father.
Trump supported Bolsonaro, criticized the trial as a "witch hunt," and imposed tariffs and sanctions on Brazilian officials involved.
Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, condemned Trump’s actions as interference in Brazil’s internal affairs.
The US later relaxed tariffs and lifted sanctions after improved relations with Lula’s government.
An upcoming Brazilian presidential election may see Lula running against Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
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Police in Toronto say a shooting at the U.S. consulate was part of a series of attacks carried out by young people hired through secret messaging apps. Several teenagers have been arrested in connection with these shootings, which also targeted an apartment and a business, causing damage but no reported injuries.
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A shooting occurred at the U.S. consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026.
Police believe these shootings are linked to a pattern of criminal-for-hire violence involving young people.
The attackers film their shootings as proof to get paid.
Two suspects fired at the consulate and fled in a stolen car; one suspect was arrested and the other is still wanted.
Other shootings targeted an apartment and a business, with no reported injuries.
A third teenager has been linked to these shootings and is charged with fatally shooting a police officer during a search.
Police are investigating who is paying for these attacks.
The investigation highlights a broader issue of youths being recruited to commit crimes, sometimes creating fear in communities.
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President Donald Trump has openly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while trying to finalize a peace deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict. These comments contrast with their previously close relationship and reflect tensions over Israeli actions in Lebanon that could affect the U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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Netanyahu once called Trump the "greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House."
Trump now criticizes Netanyahu publicly, calling some of his decisions "crazy" and blaming him for recent tensions.
Trump claims Israel's existence depends on U.S. support and his own actions as president.
The conflict increased after Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which Trump says could disrupt the peace talks with Iran.
Trump is pushing the deal partly because the war is unpopular in the U.S. and has raised gas prices.
An agreement between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be signed soon in Geneva.
Some conservative groups see Trump's criticism as a normal family-like disagreement, while left-leaning groups find it offensive.
Previous U.S. leaders, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, have criticized Netanyahu but more cautiously to avoid accusations of being anti-Israel.
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President Donald Trump highlighted a preliminary agreement intended to end the conflict with Iran during the G7 summit. However, the exact details of this agreement have not been publicly shared yet.
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President Trump discussed an initial deal aimed at ending the war involving Iran.
The announcement took place on the second day of the G7 summit.
No official text or full details of the agreement have been released to the public.
The reporting was provided by CBS News correspondents Nancy Cordes and Joe Zacks.
The information comes from a live CBS News broadcast and can be watched via their app or online.
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Fourteen people are going on trial in France for their connection to the deadliest migrant boat accident in the English Channel, which killed 31 people in November 2021. The defendants are accused of involvement in people-smuggling and causing the unsafe crossing that led to the sinking of the boat.
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The trial involves 14 people linked to migrant smuggling networks.
The incident happened in November 2021, killing 31 migrants mainly from Iraq.
The boat was overloaded, not certified for sea travel, and lacked life jackets.
The migrants were trying to cross from France to the UK in the English Channel.
Four people remain missing after the sinking.
Charges include manslaughter and criminal conspiracy.
Some defendants say they were migrants, not smugglers.
Investigations are ongoing into French military personnel for failing to help.
Rescue was delayed by nearly 12 hours despite distress calls.
Thousands of migrants cross the Channel annually, with around 41,000 crossings in 2025.
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A retired British couple on a yacht had a close encounter with a Russian warship called Admiral Grigorovich. The warship fired warning shots because it said the yacht came too close without responding to radio calls.
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The couple, Jane and Alan Kelvey, were on a yacht near a Russian frigate.
The warship sounded its horn five times to check if the yacht saw it.
The couple changed course slightly to show they noticed the warship.
The Russian Defence Ministry said the yacht approached dangerously.
The warship fired rifle shots and warning flares to signal the yacht.
The Russian Ministry called this an "isolated incident."
The event was not related to the recent seizure of a Russian tanker in the English Channel.
The encounter happened on a Tuesday morning.
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Episode 14 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 17, 2026, and can be watched on Hulu with a subscription. The episode continues to explore relationship tensions among contestants, including secret meetings and new romantic dynamics.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 14 premieres on June 17, 2026, at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on Hulu.
A Hulu subscription costing at least $11.99 per month is needed to watch the show.
New episodes air daily during the summer, except on Tuesdays.
Episode 14 shows Aidan upset about Yas and Lorenzo’s secret meeting to discuss their relationship.
Contestants Sean and Lola go on the first date of the season involving paddle boarding and a picnic.
Romantic tension builds among other cast members, including a triangle with Kavan, Priya, and Jasmine and a complex situation with Tommy, Ellie, Priya, and Namibia.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger with Ellie feeling frustrated by the ongoing relationship games.
The main cast includes Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel and opened an embassy there. This trip follows Israel’s recent decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent country.
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Somaliland’s president is currently visiting Israel.
During the visit, he opened an embassy in Israel.
He also visited the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.
Israel was the first country to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation.
This is the first official visit of Somaliland’s president to Israel.
The visit is described as historic because of the new diplomatic relations.
Somaliland seeks to strengthen ties with Israel through this visit.
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Some Americans who recently received Canadian citizenship certificates through a new law are being asked to return their certificates while their cases are reviewed. Canada’s immigration ministry says this review affects only a small number of cases and those impacted can provide more proof to keep their citizenship.
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The Canadian government passed a law in December to help some people with Canadian ancestry claim citizenship.
Some Americans who got citizenship certificates under this law are being asked to surrender these documents.
Letters from Canada’s immigration ministry say recipients "may not be entitled" to the certificates and their cases are under review.
The ministry confirmed a limited number of cases are being checked and people can submit more evidence if needed.
Shawn Davis Mooney and Rana Charron are two Americans who received these letters after obtaining citizenship certificates.
Both Mooney and Charron provided extensive documentation of Canadian ancestors before being granted citizenship.
Lawyers say citizenship revocation is generally rare and the requests to surrender certificates have caused confusion and disappointment.
Over 12,000 applications were made in the first six weeks after the law came into effect, mostly from people born in the United States.
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Brazil’s supreme court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, for seeking US help in his father’s trial related to a coup plot. The court found that Eduardo asked the US to pressure Brazil by applying sanctions and tariffs to support his father’s case.
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Brazil’s supreme court convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro for courting US interference in his father’s coup plot trial.
Four justices voted in favor of the conviction on Tuesday.
The prosecutor general charged Eduardo with asking US authorities to impose sanctions on court justices and tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Eduardo Bolsonaro moved to the US in 2025, just before his father’s trial began.
He has been working to build support from the Trump administration for his father.
Eduardo said he was not properly informed about the court’s legal process after the conviction.
He claims his efforts in the US aimed to make Brazil’s supreme court punish officials allegedly violating the constitution, not to get his father acquitted.
Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and is under house arrest in Brasilia.
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President Trump and Iran have agreed on a memorandum of understanding to end their conflict, which is scheduled for formal signing in Switzerland. The deal has already been electronically signed by senior officials from both countries, but the official document has not yet been released.
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The memorandum aims to end the war between the U.S. and Iran.
It has been electronically signed by top officials in Tehran and Washington.
President Trump is among the signatories.
The formal signing will take place in Switzerland on Friday.
The official text of the agreement has not been made public yet.
There is uncertainty or concern growing about the deal.
The memorandum is considered a step toward peace between the two nations.
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