Thousands of people protested in Geneva against the G7 summit happening nearby in France, where leaders including President Donald Trump will meet. The protest included clashes with police, property damage, and calls against the G7's policies on issues like the environment and international conflicts.
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About 7,000 people marched in Geneva to protest the G7 summit.
Protesters included environmentalists, feminists, anti-imperialism activists, media defenders, and supporters of Palestinian rights.
Some protesters clashed with police by throwing objects; police responded with tear gas.
A car was set on fire and a bank’s windows were smashed during the protest.
Police and firefighters cordoned off the area to handle the unrest.
French and Swiss authorities deployed thousands of police officers to secure the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France.
Security measures included blocking roads, severely restricting border crossings, and increased border controls.
The G7 leaders will discuss topics such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and global economic issues.
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Al Jazeera's reporter Heidi Pett is on site at a residential building in southern Beirut that was hit by an Israeli attack. Israel says the building was used by Hezbollah as a command center. The strike happened just hours before President Donald Trump announced that a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
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An Israeli attack targeted a residential building in southern Beirut.
Israel claims the building was a Hezbollah command center.
Al Jazeera reporter Heidi Pett is reporting directly from the attack site.
The strike occurred a few hours before a US-Iran deal was expected to be signed.
President Donald Trump mentioned the US-Iran deal timing in relation to the attack.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
Southern Beirut is an area where Hezbollah is known to have a presence.
The US-Iran deal refers to negotiations or agreements on nuclear or diplomatic issues.
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A group of moderate earthquakes occurred in the southern Philippines shortly after a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the region. These new quakes caused additional concern for damage and safety in an area already impacted by the large tremor and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Several earthquakes with magnitudes between 4.6 and 5.2 happened near Mindanao Island over a weekend.
The large earthquake on June 8 had a magnitude of 7.8, killed at least 37 people, and displaced about 20,000 residents.
This big earthquake caused tsunami warnings, collapsed buildings, and lifted coastal land by up to 65 feet, revealing coral reefs and seagrass.
The region lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone known for frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
The main June 8 quake was caused by the subduction (one tectonic plate sliding under another) along the Cotabato Trench.
Aftershocks like these can continue for days or weeks and may still cause damage.
Officials advise people to avoid damaged buildings and watch for warnings, especially in coastal and landslide-prone areas.
Earthquakes are common in this region because of the complex meeting of the Philippine Sea Plate and Eurasian Plate.
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An Israeli affairs analyst named Dan Perry says the United States might act like Israel is not attacking Hezbollah to help finalize a deal with Iran. He discusses how the US, Israel, and Iran could respond as they work toward an agreement.
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Dan Perry is an expert on Israeli matters.
He suggests the US might overlook or downplay Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
Hezbollah is a group based in Lebanon.
The US is working on a possible agreement with Iran.
Israel and Iran are key players in the situation.
The analyst talks about potential reactions from the US, Israel, and Iran as the deal progresses.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Iran deal to end the war is still planned for Sunday despite a recent Israeli strike in Beirut and threats of retaliation from Iran. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the strike, which delayed the deal signing by a few hours.
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The U.S.-Iran deal aims to end the ongoing war and is still scheduled to be signed soon.
Israel launched a strike in Beirut just hours before the planned signing.
Iran threatened to retaliate after the Israeli strike.
President Trump was surprised and unhappy about the timing of the Israeli strike.
Trump directly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to strike.
Trump said Hezbollah first attacked Israel, but the attack caused no damages or deaths.
The deal requires Iran to give up nuclear material and allows quick inspections of its nuclear sites.
Trump believes the deal will help keep Israel safe by preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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President Donald Trump called for calm after Israel launched new airstrikes on Beirut amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending a three-month Middle East conflict. The strikes targeted Hezbollah leaders, and Iran warned of a military response while talks to reach a preliminary peace deal continued.
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Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut, killing three people and injuring six.
The strikes targeted senior Hezbollah commanders after attacks on northern Israel.
Hezbollah is closely linked to Iran, which strongly opposes the Israeli attacks.
President Trump urged all sides to stop attacks to help peace negotiations succeed.
Negotiators from Qatar visited Tehran to finalize a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the US.
The deal may include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
Iran demands the peace deal address all conflict areas, including Lebanon, before agreeing fully.
Experts doubt a full agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues will be completed in the planned 60 days.
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American musician Oliver Tree died in a mid-air collision of two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The crash killed all six people on board both helicopters and caused a fire in a nearby electric car parking lot.
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Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old American alt-pop singer and internet personality, was on a world tour in Brazil.
The helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday morning in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area of Rio de Janeiro.
Both helicopters crashed into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, setting about 20 cars on fire.
Six people died, including Oliver Tree, a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director, Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, and the two helicopter pilots.
The victims could not be formally identified initially due to severe burns.
Firefighters faced challenges fighting the fire because lithium-ion batteries in electric cars release toxic gases and make fires hotter.
The helicopters carried five people on one and only the pilot on the other; no one survived.
Small aircraft accidents are common in Brazil, with 84 reported incidents in 2026 before this crash.
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The Grenfell Tower fire happened nine years ago, killing 72 people. A campaigner, Damel Carayol, whose relatives died in the fire, said this anniversary is very hard because the tower is slowly being taken down and justice has not yet been fully served.
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The Grenfell Tower fire occurred early on 14 June 2017 and caused 72 deaths.
Damel Carayol lost his cousin Mary Mendy and her daughter Khadija Saye in the fire.
Carayol is part of a group called Humanity for Grenfell, which campaigns for justice and safer living conditions.
The demolition of Grenfell Tower started in September 2025 and will take about two years to finish.
The site will become a memorial to honor the victims.
The police investigation, called Operation Northleigh, is the biggest in Met Police history, costing £150 million and involving thousands of people and hundreds of organisations.
There are 57 people and 20 organisations suspected of crimes like corporate manslaughter related to the fire.
Decisions on charges are expected before the 10th anniversary in 2027.
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President Donald Trump warned Israel and Iran not to ruin a new peace deal that is almost finished. He said the deal could bring peace to the region, including Lebanon, and urged all sides to stop fighting.
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President Trump made the warning on the social media platform Truth Social.
He called for Israel and Iran to avoid actions that could harm the peace process.
The peace deal aims to bring calm to Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The warning came amid ongoing strikes in Lebanon.
Trump said all sides should stand down to allow the deal to succeed.
The peace deal is described as being very close to completion.
The message was delivered after Trump had hinted at the deal the day before.
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A Benedictine monk named Eilmer, who lived in the early 1000s in England, attempted one of the first recorded gliding flights using handmade wings. Historians debate whether Eilmer actually saw Halley's comet twice—once in 1066 and possibly again as a child in 989—or if he saw a different comet in 1018, affecting estimates of his age and achievements.
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Eilmer jumped from a 150-foot tower wearing wings made from willow wood and cloth.
He glided about 600 feet before falling and breaking both legs.
The story comes from 12th-century historian William of Malmesbury's writing around 1125.
William says Eilmer saw Halley’s comet in 1066 and had seen it once before, which some take to be the comet’s 989 appearance.
Scholar James Aitcheson suggests Eilmer may have seen a different comet in 1018 instead of 989.
This later date changes Eilmer’s possible birth year to early 1010s and challenges ideas about early knowledge of Halley’s comet cycles.
It’s unclear if medieval observers could tell different comets apart.
Aitcheson notes Eilmer might have passed his story personally to William if he lived into his 90s.
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British forces stopped a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel on Sunday. The tanker is part of what is called Russia's "shadow fleet," and it is under international sanctions. The operation lasted six hours and was praised by Ukraine’s government.
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The UK intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel.
The tanker belongs to Russia's "shadow fleet," which means it operates under questionable or hidden conditions.
The vessel is sanctioned, meaning it is legally restricted because of international penalties.
The interception took six hours to complete.
Ukraine welcomed the UK’s action against the Russian tanker.
The event was reported on June 14, 2026.
The operation was led by British defense forces.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that once a truce between the U.S. and Iran is signed, the U.S. will start working right away to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also mentioned that the U.S. is already taking secret actions to make sure ships can travel safely through this important waterway.
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Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Defense Secretary.
He spoke on the show "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
The U.S. plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a truce with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for international shipping.
The U.S. is currently doing undisclosed activities to ensure safe passage through the strait.
These efforts aim to secure the area for ships as soon as possible.
No specific details were shared about what those secret actions include.
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This week on "Face the Nation," Qatari mediators are traveling to Tehran to help finalize a truce between the U.S. and Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly are scheduled to join the program to discuss related topics.
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Qatari mediators are going to Tehran to work on a truce in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The program "Face the Nation" is hosted by Margaret Brennan.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will appear on the show.
Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Mark Kelly will also join the discussion.
The focus is on diplomatic efforts to resolve hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
The show is available to watch on CBS News and via the CBS News app.
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President Donald Trump said Israeli attacks on Beirut should not have happened and promised that a peace deal for the Middle East is close. He did not confirm his earlier claim that the deal would be signed that day.
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President Trump commented on Israeli strikes on Beirut, saying they should not have happened.
He promised a regional peace agreement between Middle Eastern countries is near.
Trump had previously said the deal would be signed on that day but did not confirm it this time.
The news relates to tensions involving Lebanon, Israel, and the USA.
The situation includes concern over recent military attacks in Beirut suburbs.
The article mentions ongoing political and military activity in the Middle East region.
President Trump’s statement came amid other global events such as the G7 meeting in France and EU talks with Ukraine.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has proposed a policy to ban foreign nationals from living in social housing in the UK. His party says those affected would have three months to find private housing or face losing their right to stay in the country, with possible deportation.
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Reform UK plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing, even if they have lived in the UK for a long time.
Tenants affected would need to leave social housing within three months or risk deportation.
The party wants to end Indefinite Leave to Remain, meaning migrants would no longer have permanent residency rights.
Social housing is usually cheaper and managed by local councils or housing associations.
Currently, about 1.34 million households are waiting for social housing in the UK.
Reform UK also wants to stop schools from celebrating events like Black History Month, Pride Month, and Refugee Week.
The policy would still allow schools to celebrate national events like St George’s Day and D-Day.
The party intends to renegotiate Brexit treaties to remove certain EU citizens’ rights to social housing.
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Hundreds of people protested in London against an event that promoted the sale of land in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, and the event drew criticism from politicians, activists, and police arrests during clashes between protest groups.
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The protest took place outside the “Great Israeli Real Estate Event” in London.
The event promoted the sale of land and properties in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law.
The International Court of Justice ruled in 2024 that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank is unlawful.
About 15 people were arrested during clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters.
Nearly 100 British lawmakers signed a letter urging the government to stop the event.
The UK government said it sees the settlements as illegal and harmful to peace efforts, and promised clearer guidance to businesses.
The protest included voices from Palestinians living in London, British politicians, and activist groups condemning the event.
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Iranian hardliners strongly oppose a proposed peace deal with the United States, arguing it does not meet their demands on sanctions relief and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials defending the deal say it would end regional conflicts without new nuclear commitments from Iran and allow Iran to charge fees for passage through the strait.
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Iranian hardliners reject the proposed peace deal with the US, calling it a bad surrender.
Iranian officials say the deal would end war, including Israeli attacks in Lebanon, without new nuclear restrictions.
The deal would allow Iran and Oman to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Israeli commercial ships from using it.
US negotiators tried to remove the mention of “Iranian arrangements” in the text but failed.
The deal promises lifting some primary US sanctions for the first time, but the final amount of frozen Iranian money to be released is unclear.
Critics in Iran accuse the negotiating team of making harmful concessions and hold protests outside the foreign ministry.
Supporters say the critics do not represent most Iranians, who understand peace with superpowers is complex.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway controlled by Iran, which could close it to pressure opponents.
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Sinkholes found near a railway bridge in south London have stopped train services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The train lines between Purley and East Croydon are closed until safety inspections are complete, at least until Monday morning.
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Engineers found several sinkholes near a bridge south of Purley station during planned work.
For safety, all train lines between Purley and East Croydon are closed.
Train services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton are suspended starting Sunday.
The line will remain closed until at least Monday morning while a structural engineer inspects the site.
Network Rail advises passengers not to travel if possible.
Tickets are accepted on some alternative routes, but these are expected to be very busy.
Southern Railway confirms no services between Purley and East Croydon.
Some journeys may take up to 90 minutes longer or cannot be completed by train.
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British forces intercepted the oil tanker SMYRTOS in the English Channel. The tanker is suspected to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet, which is under international sanctions for allegedly helping to fund Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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The British military carried out the interception.
The operation took place in the English Channel.
The tanker involved is named SMYRTOS.
SMYRTOS is suspected to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet.
The shadow fleet is under sanctions for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
This was the first time British forces have conducted such an operation.
Sanctions aim to stop ships like SMYRTOS from helping finance conflicts.
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An Israeli air strike on a Hezbollah-controlled area in Beirut’s southern suburb killed three people and injured 15. The strike targeted a Hezbollah command center in response to attacks on Israel, while diplomatic efforts for a US-Iran deal face warnings that the conflict could worsen.
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Israeli forces bombed a Hezbollah "command centre" in Dahieh, a suburb of Beirut.
Three people were killed and 15 injured in the air strike, according to Lebanese state media.
Hezbollah reportedly launched aerial targets toward Israel before the strike.
Iran warned the Israeli attack might disrupt a US-Iran peace deal.
President Trump said the strike "should not have happened" and called for no further attacks from either side.
The US-Iran deal was expected to be signed soon, but Iran cast doubt on the timing.
Israel insists it will continue military actions against Hezbollah despite ongoing peace talks with Iran.
The conflict involves broader tensions among Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and the US in the Middle East.
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