Experts Joel Rayburn and Suzanne Maloney spoke about recent changes in the relationship between the United States and Iran. They shared their views on possible future agreements and ongoing conflicts.
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Joel Rayburn is a retired Army colonel and works at the Hudson Institute.
Suzanne Maloney worked at the U.S. State Department under President George W. Bush.
Maloney currently works at the Brookings Institution, a research group.
Both experts discussed U.S.-Iran relations and conflict developments.
The conversation focused on prospects for a possible deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after stabbing two pupils and a teacher at a school in Manchester. The injured people have been released from the hospital, and the investigation is ongoing, led by counter-terrorism police though it is not currently treated as a terrorist act.
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The incident happened on Tuesday at Co-op Academy in the Blackley area of Manchester.
Victims included a 14-year-old boy, a 14-year-old girl, and a 27-year-old male staff member.
The suspect, a 14-year-old girl, also faces two charges of possessing a knife on school grounds.
Police initially detained the suspect under the Mental Health Act before arresting her.
The suspect will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Friday.
The injured victims were treated and have been released with no serious injuries.
The school was placed into lockdown immediately following the attack.
Counter-terrorism police lead the investigation, but it is not officially classified as a terrorist incident.
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A report from the George W. Bush Institute says that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are threatening global order and free societies. The report warns these countries pose a danger to human rights and democracy worldwide.
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The report was published by the George W. Bush Institute.
It focuses on how China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea act against global peace and freedom.
These countries are described as authoritarian regimes, meaning they have strong, central control with limited political freedoms.
The report highlights threats to human rights, which are basic rights and freedoms people have everywhere.
It also discusses risks to democracy, a system where people choose their leaders through voting.
Authors of the report include Igor Khrestin and Joseph Kim.
The report was discussed on CBS News's program "The Takeout."
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President Donald Trump announced a major settlement to end the conflict with Iran during a news conference. This announcement came after earlier comments suggesting strong military action against Iran.
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President Trump spoke about a “great settlement” ending the war with Iran.
The announcement was made in the Oval Office to reporters.
Earlier the same day, Trump had posted on social media about potential military strikes on Iran.
The settlement details have not been released to the public yet.
This development is a sudden change from previous statements by the President.
The international community is waiting for more information about the agreement.
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Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have plans to develop a resort on Sazan Island in Albania. Many local Albanians are protesting against the project because they want to protect the island's natural environment and keep control over their land.
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Sazan Island is located in the Adriatic Sea near Albania.
The island used to be a military base during the Cold War.
Now, the island is a nature preserve with rich wildlife.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have proposed building a resort there.
Many Albanians oppose the resort project to preserve the island’s natural state.
The conflict highlights tensions between development interests and local environmental concerns.
Reporters Simon Ostrovsky and Katia Patin covered the story.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is close to making a deal with Iran to end their conflict and prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. He canceled planned strikes on Iran but warned of strong future actions if necessary, while Iran denies that any final agreement has been reached.
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President Trump announced a near agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war and stopping Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
Trump canceled planned airstrikes on Iran hours after threatening heavy attacks.
Iran’s government spokesperson called reports of a deal speculative and said no final agreement exists.
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged military strikes since February, even after agreeing to a ceasefire in April.
The price of Brent crude oil dropped 4.4% after Trump’s announcement about the potential deal.
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route blocked by Iran recently, will reopen once the deal is signed.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports efforts to reach an agreement but Israel is not part of the deal.
Iran criticized U.S. demands as excessive and said it will not abandon its key points, warning against further U.S. attacks on its oil infrastructure.
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A very dangerous tornado was confirmed near Washburn, Illinois, moving northeast at 45 mph on Thursday evening. The National Weather Service warned people in several communities to take shelter immediately as the tornado could cause severe damage and pose a deadly risk.
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The tornado was near Washburn, about 7 miles east of Chillicothe, Illinois.
It moved northeast at 45 mph around 5:01 p.m. CDT on Thursday.
Tornado warning was active until 5:45 p.m. CDT for Marshall and north-central Woodford counties.
Communities in the storm’s path include Washburn, Varna, Toluca, Wenona, La Rose, Low Point, and Lake Wildwood.
The National Weather Service called the event “particularly dangerous” and life-threatening.
Flying debris and destruction of mobile homes were expected.
People were advised to take shelter in basements or interior rooms on the lowest floor, away from windows.
Trained weather spotters confirmed the tornado on the ground.
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A counter-terrorism unit is investigating after three people were stabbed at a school in Manchester. A 14-year-old girl was arrested, and the injuries to the victims were not serious.
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The incident happened at the Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester.
Two 14-year-old students and one 27-year-old staff member were stabbed.
A 14-year-old girl was arrested and held under the Mental Health Act.
Police say the injuries were stab wounds but are not serious.
Investigators have not confirmed the attack was terrorism but are looking into all possibilities.
The school went into lockdown during the incident to keep students safe.
All injured people have been discharged from the hospital.
Parents reported limited communication from the school during the incident.
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Severe storms hit the Midwest, causing power outages, building damage, and flight delays, and leading to one death in Iowa. At the same time, a heat wave with high temperatures and humidity affected parts of the East Coast, prompting heat emergencies and safety warnings.
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Tornadoes were reported in northern Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Illinois on Wednesday.
A 54-year-old man died in Des Moines, Iowa, when a tree fell on him during the storms.
Hundreds of thousands lost power across the Midwest.
Two buildings at an animal shelter in Springfield, Illinois, were heavily damaged, but no animals or people were hurt.
Flights were delayed or canceled at airports including Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway, Philadelphia, and New York’s JFK.
Severe weather warnings, including tornado watches, were in place for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin on Thursday.
The East Coast experienced very hot temperatures with humidity making it feel hotter, leading Philadelphia to declare a heat health emergency.
Cooling centers and outreach efforts were activated in cities like Philadelphia and New York City to help vulnerable populations handle the heat.
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"The Furious" is a new martial arts movie starring Joe Taslim from Indonesia and Xie Miao from China. The film, directed by Japan's Kenji Tanigaki and shot in Thailand, follows two men trying to rescue their kidnapped family members from human traffickers, with lots of intense fight scenes.
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The movie "The Furious" features actors from across Asia, including Joe Taslim and Xie Miao.
The director is Kenji Tanigaki from Japan.
Filming took place in Thailand, using a Hong Kong style of movie production.
Joe Taslim plays a reporter whose wife disappears during an investigation of human traffickers.
Xie Miao plays a father whose daughter is kidnapped by the same criminals.
The story centers on their fight to rescue their loved ones through martial arts battles.
The film is known for its unique fight scenes, combining judo and animated, video game-like attacks.
Joe Taslim also stars in the upcoming 2026 movie "Mortal Kombat II" as Noob Saibot.
"The Furious" will be released in theaters on June 12.
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Episode 9 of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 12, 2026. It will be available to stream on Hulu starting at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET, and new episodes air daily except Tuesdays throughout the summer.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 9 premieres on June 12, 2026.
The episode will be available on Hulu with a subscription starting at $11.99 per month.
New episodes air every day except Tuesdays during the summer.
Episode 9 is approximately 80 minutes long.
The episode features relationship struggles involving islanders Lorenzo, Priya, Jasmine, Sam, Victoria, and Namibia.
Some islanders work on trust and deepen connections, such as Ope trying to regain Angelista’s trust and Lola and Sean advancing their relationship.
The original cast includes Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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The United States and Iran are expected to have 60 days to reach a formal deal after signing a letter of intent. President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes against Iran were canceled, and a peace agreement has been made.
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The U.S. and Iran signed a letter of intent to start negotiations.
Both sides have 60 days to finalize a deal.
President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran.
The announcement came just hours before the attacks were to happen.
A peace agreement between the U.S. and Tehran has been reached.
CBS News reporters provided updates on the situation.
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The British armed forces minister and former Defence Secretary John Healey have both resigned due to disagreements with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over military funding. The resignations highlight ongoing disputes about whether the defence investment plan provides enough money to keep the country safe.
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Armed forces minister Al Carns resigned, saying the defence plan is not well funded or strong enough.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey quit earlier, stating the proposed military spending is too low to protect the country.
Dan Jarvis was appointed as the new Defence Secretary to replace Healey.
Labour MP Pamela Nash, Healey's assistant, also resigned citing delays and funding issues harming public trust.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the defence funding plan, saying it will give the military needed resources.
The defence investment plan has faced several delays and must be finalized before a NATO summit in Turkey.
The government plans to increase defence spending by about £13.5 billion over four years, which some say is still insufficient.
These resignations come amid political instability and leadership challenges within Sir Keir’s Labour party.
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A man has been charged with kidnapping and murdering a 58-year-old woman in Sydney, Australia, whose body has not been found. The woman disappeared after telling family she was meeting a relative, and her car was found the next day in Winston Hills.
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The woman, aged 58, went missing in Sydney’s northwest on Tuesday.
She last spoke to family around 4:50 pm Monday, saying she would meet a relative in Winston Hills.
Her car was found the next morning in Winston Hills, about 28 km west of Sydney.
Police began investigating on Thursday and arrested a 33-year-old man.
The man was found sitting in a white Toyota Hilux in bushland near Tomerong, south of Nowra.
The woman’s body has not been found yet.
The man was charged with murder and refused bail.
He is scheduled to appear in bail court on Friday.
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President Donald Trump announced he stopped plans for new military strikes on Iran because negotiators are close to extending a fragile ceasefire that started in April 2026. The ceasefire extension would allow more time to discuss Iran’s nuclear program and possibly end the conflict that began in February 2026 after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
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President Trump initially threatened to escalate the conflict by targeting Iran’s oil and gas industries.
Trump later said negotiations had reached a high level of approval by Iranian leaders and a deal was near.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry stated mediators are active, but no final agreement has been made yet.
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, after joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
The main issues in talks include Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas shipping.
The ceasefire started in April 2026 and is fragile, with ongoing attempts to extend it.
Recent back-and-forth attacks between the U.S. and Iran raised fears of a full-scale war.
Trump described the situation as a “great settlement” but gave few details about the agreement.
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President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran because of progress toward a possible agreement. An expert from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said the U.S. could capture Kharg Island if needed, but it would come at a financial and resource cost.
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President Trump stopped planned strikes on Iran on Thursday.
The decision was based on progress toward a potential deal with Iran.
Jon Alterman from CSIS spoke about the situation on CBS News.
Kharg Island is a strategic location related to the Iran conflict.
The U.S. has the capability to take control of Kharg Island.
Taking the island would involve significant costs.
The discussion focused on U.S. military options and strategy regarding Iran.
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England, Wales, and Northern Ireland plan to introduce a new natural history GCSE for school pupils. The course will cover UK wildlife habitats, human impact on nature, climate change, and practical activities like planting wildflower gardens.
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The natural history GCSE will teach students about biodiversity loss, climate change, and conservation.
Students will study UK habitats, human effects on nature like fishing and deforestation, and climate issues.
The course requires at least 20 hours of outdoor fieldwork, which can happen on school grounds or local parks.
The subject aims to inspire learning about local wildlife and encourage practical actions to support nature.
The government wants the GCSE to be affordable and accessible to all pupils, avoiding expensive trips.
The qualification will complement existing subjects like geography and focus on hands-on learning.
The Natural History Museum helped design the curriculum and supports learning beyond books.
The course will start alongside other updated GCSEs following a recent curriculum review.
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After two nights of violence in Northern Ireland triggered by a knife attack in Belfast, protests on the third night happened without problems. Police increased their presence and used officers from other parts of the UK to prevent further trouble.
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About 170 people protested peacefully in Whiteabbey on Thursday evening.
Around 100 people blocked a road in east Belfast, also without incidents.
Violence broke out on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with homes, businesses, and vehicles attacked.
Police reported 12 officers injured and 16 people arrested during Wednesday’s unrest.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland brought in extra officers, including help from other UK police forces.
Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said social media, not paramilitary groups, seemed to be driving the unrest.
The police warned they would use water cannon, dogs, and many officers to keep order if needed.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill spoke against racist attacks and praised community support during the unrest.
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The United States and Iran are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding early next week to begin talks on a long-term agreement. This deal aims to stop Iran from enriching uranium and dismantle its nuclear sites in exchange for phased financial relief, while also addressing issues like reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe trade.
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The memorandum of understanding will start 60 days of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, with possible extensions.
Iran is expected to agree not to enrich uranium and to dismantle nuclear sites for 15-20 years.
In return, Iran would receive financial relief over time based on their compliance.
President Trump canceled planned strikes on Iran, citing progress on the deal approved by all parties except Iran itself.
The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of international trade.
Vice President JD Vance will attend the signing, which might happen soon in Europe; President Trump will not attend.
Iran’s official sources deny that any memorandum text has yet been approved.
The agreement would allow UN nuclear inspectors to handle leftover nuclear material at bombed Iranian sites.
The conflict involving Hezbollah in Lebanon and its impact on regional stability is briefly mentioned in the talks.
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