President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran is close, which he says could end the recent conflict in the Gulf. Though the U.S. and Iran have held talks and exchanged peace proposals, Iran has not confirmed any agreement yet, and experts say any deal now would likely be a temporary ceasefire, not a final peace treaty.
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President Trump said Iran’s top leaders have approved talks and called off planned strikes on Iran.
He claimed many countries, including the U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and others, have agreed on the deal details.
A signing ceremony might happen in Europe soon, led by Vice President JD Vance.
Iran has only described Trump’s claims as speculation and has not confirmed the deal.
Direct talks between the U.S. and Iran previously failed but continued through mediators in Pakistan.
The conflict began in February 2026 after attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
Trump has repeatedly said a deal was close, but multiple crises have prolonged the conflict.
Analysts warn that Trump’s statements may be exaggerated and that a lasting peace deal is not yet reached.
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Severe weather, including possible tornadoes and strong winds, hit several states in the U.S. Midwest. The storms caused widespread damage, leaving some people trapped under debris.
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The Midwest experienced severe weather with tornadoes and heavy winds.
Multiple states were affected by the storms.
The weather caused catastrophic damage to homes and buildings.
Some individuals became trapped under debris from the storms.
CBS News reported on the situation, with Rob Marciano providing coverage.
The event led to emergency response efforts in the affected areas.
Severe weather warnings were likely issued prior to the storms.
The situation is developing and being closely monitored by officials.
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The Pentagon released a new set of documents and videos about UFOs, called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). This is the third release in the past month and includes files from several government agencies like the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Pentagon.
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The Pentagon shared 53 documents and 10 images related to UAPs.
The release also includes six videos and three audio recordings from NASA.
Videos show orb-like objects moving in the sky.
Some images and clips are labeled as "artistic interpretations" of UFO sightings.
The files come from multiple U.S. government agencies: CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Pentagon.
The documents were uploaded to the Pentagon’s official UFO website.
This is the third group of UFO-related files released in recent weeks.
The Pentagon is actively sharing more information about UAPs to the public.
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Southwark Council in London has taken control of a council property linked to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, after a year-long investigation. The council said it will return the property to a local family in need of housing but did not accuse Fatima Bio of any crime.
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Southwark Council took possession of a council flat connected to Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio.
The decision followed a 12-month investigation by the council’s Housing Investigations Team.
Fatima Bio has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing by the council.
The council plans to give the property to a local family who needs housing.
There are more than 18,000 people on Southwark’s waiting list for council housing.
Fatima Bio said she is paying for the council home herself and that her children are British citizens.
The council has recovered 107 properties in the last two years due to tenancy investigations.
Fatima Bio’s office did not provide a comment when contacted by BBC Global Women.
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The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, criticized a real estate event in London that promoted the sale of property in Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank, which are considered illegal under international law. He expressed concern and said the London police would investigate any criminal actions related to the event.
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The event, called the "Great Israeli Real Estate Event," was held in London to promote sales of land in Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the event, saying the settlements are illegal and cause displacement of Palestinians.
The event was organized by "My Home in Israel," a real estate agency targeting overseas buyers.
Amnesty International criticized the event, calling it a promotion of apartheid and annexation.
The London Metropolitan Police said they would investigate any possible illegal activity connected to the land sales.
Israeli settlements began after the 1967 Six-Day War when Israel captured the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
Over 700,000 Israeli settlers live in these settlements and outposts in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.
Most countries and UN bodies consider these settlements illegal, but the US has used its veto power at the UN to protect Israel.
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The European Union (EU) is starting to put into action a new Migration and Asylum Pact after more than ten years of negotiations. The pact aims to improve how EU countries manage their borders, handle asylum requests faster, work better together, and restore trust among the member states.
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The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact is a new set of rules for managing migration across Europe.
It has been negotiated for over a decade before reaching this point.
The pact focuses on stronger border controls.
It aims to speed up the process of reviewing and deciding asylum claims.
The pact encourages better coordination among EU member countries.
A goal is to rebuild trust in the EU’s split and divided migration system.
This pact represents a major effort to create a common approach to migration management in Europe.
Camille Le Coz is the director of the Migration Policy Institute of Europe and commented on the pact.
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David Hockney, a famous British artist known for his paintings and digital art, died peacefully at his home just before his 89th birthday. He was celebrated for his long, creative career and his unique way of showing life in Yorkshire and California through art.
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David Hockney died at age 88, one month before turning 89.
He was known for famous artworks like A Bigger Splash and My Parents.
His career lasted over 70 years and included painting, printmaking, photography, and digital art.
Hockney was born in Bradford, England, and later lived in Los Angeles, USA.
The Tate galleries and the Pompidou Centre praised him as a major contemporary artist.
Upcoming exhibitions of his work are planned at Tate Britain and Tate Modern.
He won a gold medal at the Royal College of Art.
Hockney was also involved in stage design and cultural projects like Bradford’s UK City of Culture 2025.
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The article honors the late British artist David Hockney, who died at 88, and reflects on the 100th birthday of Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. It also highlights exhibitions showcasing their work and influence, along with other art projects such as Ai Weiwei’s Lego reinterpretation of Monet’s waterlilies and a photography dynasty exhibition in Marseille.
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David Hockney was a British painter known for colorful portraits and landscapes.
Hockney’s career covered cultural periods from 1960s London to 1970s Los Angeles and later life in Normandy.
Marilyn Monroe, famous for glamour and charm, is being re-examined in a Paris exhibition that shows her talent and ability to reinvent herself.
Ai Weiwei created an artistic piece using 650,000 Lego bricks inspired by Claude Monet’s waterlilies.
An exhibition in Marseille highlights the Detaille family’s long history in photography.
The article marks Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birth anniversary in 2026.
David Hockney’s works are held in collections worldwide, including New York and Tokyo.
The content is from France 24’s culture segment, aired in June 2026.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said the country has not yet finalized a deal that President Donald Trump said would be signed soon. Iran confirmed the talks are ongoing but no final agreement has been reached.
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman is Esmaeil Baqaei.
President Trump announced that a deal would be signed soon.
Iran states it has not reached a final conclusion on the agreement.
Negotiations between Iran and other parties are still in progress.
The report comes from CBS News correspondents Aaron Navarro and Imtiaz Tyab.
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President Donald Trump said he threatened new strikes on Iran but stopped them because a peace deal is close. Iran’s government says no agreement has been made yet.
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President Trump mentioned he was ready to carry out new strikes on Iran.
He decided not to follow through with the strikes.
President Trump said a deal with Iran is close.
Iran’s government denies that a deal has been reached.
The situation involves talks between the U.S. and Iran about peace.
CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe reported on this issue.
The information was shared through CBS News platforms.
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European soccer fans have complained about high World Cup ticket prices and travel costs in the United States. Critics say the event feels more like a luxury product than a community-focused tournament, but this also reflects economic differences between the U.S. and Europe.
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FIFA advertised World Cup group-stage tickets starting at $60 and final match tickets up to $6,730 initially.
Prices increased with variable pricing, reaching nearly $11,000 for top final seats by spring sales.
European fans and groups filed complaints about high prices, unclear rules, and high resale fees.
Some fans reported empty seats at opening games despite the high ticket costs.
Retired English player Ian Wright criticized the U.S. for expensive tickets and access restrictions at the tournament.
The U.S. economy has higher productivity and wages than Europe, which partly explains the higher prices.
OECD data shows average annual wages in the U.S. are higher than major European countries like Germany, Britain, France, and Italy.
The European Commission received a formal complaint from fan groups about ticket pricing and fairness.
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A tornado struck parts of the Midwest, specifically Illinois and Indiana, causing destruction. More than a dozen tornadoes were reported, and a man was trapped under the rubble of his house after the storm.
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Tornadoes hit Illinois and Indiana in the Midwest region.
More than twelve tornado reports were made on the same day.
The weather caused damage to homes and property.
A man was trapped under the debris of his collapsed house.
Emergency crews or news outlets reported on the situation.
The event was covered by CBS News and included video updates.
The storm was part of a new wave of severe weather affecting the area.
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British artist David Hockney, a major figure in contemporary art known for his colorful paintings and wide-ranging work, died at age 88 at his home in London. He had a long career that included painting, photography, and using new technology like iPads.
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David Hockney died peacefully at home in London at age 88.
He was a leading artist in the Pop art movement from the 1960s.
Hockney was born in 1937 in Yorkshire, England, and studied art in Bradford and London.
He moved to California in 1964 and painted scenes from both there and his native England.
Hockney was openly gay and served as a hospital orderly during his military service.
His 2018 painting, Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures), sold for $90.3 million, a record for a living artist at that time.
He worked in various art forms, including painting, printmaking, photography, and stage design.
Hockney adopted technology early, using iPads for making art since 2010 and helped develop custom art apps.
He is survived by his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and family members.
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Bollywood star Nora Fatehi will perform her official FIFA World Cup song, "Siir Siir," at the opening ceremony in Toronto to promote unity among fans. The song combines several languages and is inspired by a Moroccan football chant, reflecting her multicultural background and the global spirit of the tournament.
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Nora Fatehi is a Canadian-born Bollywood singer and actress of Moroccan descent.
She will perform "Siir Siir" at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto.
The song features Moroccan Darija, Arabic, French, and English languages.
"Siir Siir" means "go, go" and is inspired by Moroccan football chants heard during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fatehi wants the song to represent unity, multiculturalism, and the connection between music and football.
She previously performed at the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony in Qatar.
Other artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, and Future also contributed to the official World Cup soundtrack.
Scottish DJ Ewan McVicar created a separate World Cup song, reflecting his country’s return to the tournament after 28 years.
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China's Ministry of State Security said foreign intelligence agencies are using animals like turtles and fish equipped with sensors to spy on China's coastal waters. The ministry warned people to watch for suspicious devices and report them.
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Foreign spies are reportedly using live sea animals with sensors, called "spy turtles" and "spy fish," to collect ocean data near China.
The animals carry equipment that sends information to satellites outside China.
Other spying tools mentioned include detection buoys, wave gliders, and ship-based devices.
The spying aims to track Chinese naval activity, map underwater areas, and monitor offshore oil and gas fields.
China has encouraged fishermen and others to report suspicious spying devices and has offered large rewards for help.
Similar cases include a beluga whale in Norway fitted with a camera mount in 2019 and claims of Russia training dolphins for military use in 2023.
The Chinese ministry did not specify which countries they believe are behind the spying or where exactly the animals were found.
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In Israel, protests and violence have increased because many ultra-Orthodox Jewish men refuse to join the military. This refusal is based on their religious belief that military service distracts them from studying their faith. The political struggle over mandatory military service for this community is causing major tensions in Israeli society and government.
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Thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protested after arrests for refusing military service.
They believe army service harms their religious study and faith.
Protests often block streets, cause violence, and result in injuries and arrests.
Israel’s Supreme Court ruled against draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox men, calling the system unfair.
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition supports a bill to protect draft exemptions, threatening to dissolve parliament.
Ultra-Orthodox political parties see the bill as protecting their religious rights and label opponents negatively.
The number of ultra-Orthodox students exempted from the draft rose from 400 in 1948 to over 54,000 today.
The issue is a major political and social conflict affecting Israel’s future demographics and identity.
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The U.S. plans to reduce some of its military equipment and forces stationed in Europe, affecting NATO's capabilities in areas like fighter jets and surveillance planes. These changes are part of a broader shift in U.S. military focus toward other regions and come amid ongoing debates about defense spending among European countries.
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The Pentagon wants to reduce U.S. fighter jets in Europe from about 150 to 100.
Maritime reconnaissance planes would be cut from 26 to 15.
All eight aerial refueling tanker jets in Europe would be removed.
A missile-launching submarine and an aircraft carrier, plus accompanying ships and jets, will be reallocated.
The U.S. currently has about 80,000 troops stationed in Europe.
These military changes reflect a U.S. shift in focus toward China and other regions.
President Donald Trump has urged Europe to increase defense spending to 3.5 percent of their GDP.
Some European leaders have resigned recently over disagreements about defense budgets.
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Israeli forces carried out air raids and artillery attacks on several areas in southern Lebanon, injuring one person despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Tensions continue as Hezbollah and Lebanon’s government disagree over negotiations and the ongoing conflict.
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An Israeli air raid injured one person in the village of al-Bayyad in Lebanon’s Tyre district.
Attacks also targeted Jebchit, Arid Dbeibin, Khiam, Buyout al-Sayyad, Qalaouiyah, and Baysariyeh.
The ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon depends on complete cessation of fire by Hezbollah.
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah criticized Lebanon’s government for direct talks with Israel and called for continued resistance.
Since March 2, over 3,700 people have been killed and more than 11,000 wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Iran’s media reported a draft deal with the U.S. aimed at ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, but Lebanon’s government denies participation.
Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawal from the south, while Israel wants Lebanon to act against Hezbollah before discussing withdrawal.
Political and security talks between Lebanon and Israel are planned for June 22 in Washington.
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Iran said that talks with the United States about ending fighting in the region are still not finished. Although President Donald Trump said there was progress, Iran’s foreign ministry said there are still important issues to agree on.
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Iran’s government says there is no final deal yet with the U.S. to stop the conflict in the region.
President Donald Trump mentioned a breakthrough in the talks.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson is Esmail Baghaei.
Most parts of the agreement text are complete, according to Iran.
The main disagreement started at a later stage of the talks.
The news comes from Iran’s official statements on a Thursday.
The discussions focus on how to end hostilities in the region.
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