Police in Northern Ireland used water cannons to break up anti-immigration protests for a second night. The unrest followed a serious knife attack and included groups setting fires and throwing objects near Belfast and other areas.
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Police used water cannons to disperse around 300 protesters near Sandyknowes roundabout, north of Belfast.
The protesters burned a truck and threw bricks and other objects at police.
Some protesters planned to target a hotel believed to house migrants.
Smaller protests occurred peacefully at Stormont, the regional government building.
The violence followed a knife attack in north Belfast that seriously injured a man.
A suspect, Hadi Alodid, was charged with attempted murder and knife possession.
Local government ministers condemned the violence and urged justice through legal channels.
Many protesters wore dark clothing and face coverings, and some shouted warnings at police before being dispersed.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 16 people, targeting villages and the city of Tyre. The United Nations will send investigators to Lebanon to assess possible violations of international law by all sides in the conflict.
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Israeli air strikes killed at least 16 people in Tyre and nearby villages in southern Lebanon.
Specific attacks hit the village of Tayr Debba, Deir Qanoun en-Nahr, and Deir ez-Zahrani, targeting places like a mosque and a clinic.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk announced a team will visit Lebanon next week to investigate possible law violations by all parties.
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the importance of documenting potential crimes for the UN.
Hezbollah rejected a recent truce deal that asked them to stop firing rockets but allowed Israeli strikes to continue.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports over 3,600 deaths and 11,400 injuries from Israeli attacks since early March.
On the Israeli side, 29 soldiers and one civilian contractor have died in the Lebanon conflict.
Local groups in Lebanon called for safe humanitarian and medical routes to help isolated villages.
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Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was stopped from entering the United States, where he was supposed to be the first Somali referee at a FIFA World Cup. After he was not allowed into the US, he returned to Mogadishu and was greeted warmly by many people.
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Omar Artan is a referee from Somalia.
He was scheduled to officiate at the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
His participation would have made him the first Somali referee at a World Cup.
US officials denied him entry, preventing him from taking part.
Upon returning to Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, he received a hero’s welcome.
Many people in Somalia believe his influence in football is just beginning.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is featured in an advertisement for an Israeli real estate project. This has caused a strong reaction from many people. Al Jazeera reports that Israel often promotes real estate projects internationally.
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Gwyneth Paltrow appears in an ad for a real estate project in Israel.
The advertisement has sparked significant public anger.
The reaction reflects political and social tensions linked to Israel.
Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami discusses Israel’s common practice of advertising real estate abroad.
The article highlights how Israel markets its property internationally.
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A new movie called "The Social Reckoning" will be released on October 9. It tells the story of Facebook’s recent whistleblowing case and stars Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, with a strong cast including Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison.
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"The Social Reckoning" is a drama film directed by Aaron Sorkin.
Jeremy Strong plays Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The movie focuses on the 2021 whistleblowing by Frances Haugen, a Facebook engineer who leaked company documents.
Mikey Madison plays Frances Haugen in the film.
Jeremy Allen White plays a Wall Street Journal reporter.
The movie includes actors Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, and Bill Burr.
It is produced by Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment, The Gotham Group, and Escape Artists.
Sony Pictures Releasing will distribute the film.
The film’s story centers on Facebook’s problems after its early days, unlike the previous film "The Social Network."
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A new video call image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a doctor from Gaza, was shown for the first time in months during his court hearing in an Israeli court. His son shared how his family saw the images for the first time in an interview.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is a doctor from Gaza.
The first recent image of him appeared during a video call in an Israeli court hearing.
It had been months since any images of him were released.
His family saw the new video images for the first time during this hearing.
His son spoke about the experience in an exclusive interview.
The setting of the event is related to legal proceedings in Israel.
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A report by Human Rights Watch reveals that the M23 rebel group, which is supported by Rwanda, is forcibly recruiting and detaining thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The situation is part of ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues in the region.
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The M23 group is backed by Rwanda.
They have been forcibly recruiting people in eastern DRC.
Thousands are being detained and abused by M23 fighters.
The information comes from a Human Rights Watch report.
The conflict is part of a larger violence problem in the DRC’s east.
Rwanda’s involvement is linked to support for M23 rebels.
The region is facing serious human rights violations.
The report was covered in a news segment by France 24.
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Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee chosen to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the United States and sent back at the airport over concerns from a U.S. government vetting process. Artan had posted criticism of President Donald Trump and U.S. foreign policy on social media. After being sent home, Artan was welcomed by thousands of supporters in Somalia.
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Omar Abdulkadir Artan is a Somali soccer referee selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He was denied entry to the U.S. at Miami airport due to "vetting concerns" related to alleged associations with suspected terror groups.
Artan’s social media posts from 2017 showed him calling President Trump a racist and criticizing U.S. policies in Africa.
The Somali Embassy in Kenya had issued Artan a visa before his travel to the U.S.
FIFA confirmed Artan cannot participate in the World Cup matches since he was denied entry.
After returning to Somalia, thousands of soccer fans welcomed him at a stadium ceremony in Mogadishu.
Artan promised to attend the next World Cup and expressed confidence to the Somali public.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection and an official linked the denial to derogatory information discovered in vetting.
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A new documentary called "The Music of My Soul" about musician Gregg Allman has premiered in New York City. The film features music by Allman and a tribute song called "My Cross to Bear" by country singer Jackson Dean.
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Gregg Allman was a famous musician known for The Allman Brothers Band.
The documentary was produced by Subtext, a U.S. film company.
Jackson Dean contributed a tribute song to the documentary’s soundtrack.
The film aims to show both Allman’s music and his personal story.
The movie premiered in New York City on June 9.
After New York, it will open in Macon, Georgia, on June 11.
It will also be shown in Los Angeles and New York for one week.
Nationwide theater release is scheduled for June 17.
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Musician MGK talked about his tough experience getting a large blackout tattoo on his upper body. He faced serious health problems like sickness and skin changes but finished the tattoo project faster than planned and found the experience inspiring.
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MGK is well-known for having many tattoos on his body.
He got a full upper body blackout tattoo, meaning a large area was covered in dark ink.
During the tattooing, he became very sick with issues around his lymph nodes.
His skin turned yellow, and he lost some movement in parts of his upper body.
The tattoo artist warned him the process would be very painful and last two years.
MGK decided to finish the tattoo in two months instead of two years because of the pain.
He said the experience was difficult but helped him feel inspired and stronger.
MGK is currently on tour in North America, playing songs from his new 2025 album "lost americana" and older hits.
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India summoned a top US diplomat after US forces fired on a ship carrying 24 Indian sailors near Oman, leaving three sailors missing. The US said the strike targeted a vessel carrying Iranian oil that did not follow orders, while India condemned the attack and called for an end to attacks on commercial ships.
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India called in Jason Meeks, deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in New Delhi, after the strike.
The attacked ship, named Settebello, was a tanker carrying Iranian oil near Oman’s coast.
The US Central Command said the strike was a “precision” action because the crew did not comply with US forces.
The ship reported an engine room fire, and the Omani navy responded to its distress call.
21 Indian sailors were rescued, but three remain missing, according to India’s Foreign Ministry.
India condemned the violence and urged an end to attacks on civilian ships and infrastructure.
The UN shipping agency called the attack unacceptable and expressed concern for the missing sailors’ families.
The incident adds tension to US-India relations and raises questions about the US naval blockade of Iran ordered by President Donald Trump.
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A Scottish soccer fan, Michael Wright, had his U.S. visitor visa revoked just one hour before his flight to watch the FIFA World Cup. His travel authorization status changed from approved to denied without a clear explanation from U.S. officials.
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Michael Wright is a Scottish man living in Australia who planned to attend Scotland's World Cup matches.
His Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) changed from approved to not authorized shortly before his flight.
Wright had applied for ESTA in March and was traveling from Manchester, England.
He received no specific reason from the U.S. government for the visa revocation.
Other travelers have also reported sudden changes or denials in ESTA status recently.
The U.S. government has stated it is enforcing immigration and visa rules more strictly.
Earlier, a Somali World Cup referee had his U.S. visa revoked due to "vetting concerns."
Newsweek contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Department for comments, but no detailed response was provided yet.
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The UK government will not take action against Elon Musk’s social media platform X for posts inciting violence in Belfast for at least two months. The violence targeted ethnic minorities and sparked fears of wider unrest, while authorities and politicians called for calm and planned new rules to remove harmful online content faster during crises.
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Violence in Belfast included burning vehicles and houses, with ethnic minorities targeted.
The UK government will wait at least two months before potential action against X, pending reports from media regulator Ofcom.
Ministers plan to change the Online Safety Act to make social media companies remove inflammatory content more quickly during riots, starting mid-July at the earliest.
A 30-year-old refugee from Sudan was charged with attempted murder related to the violence.
Victims and community leaders called for peaceful protest and warned against using the violence to cause division.
Elon Musk denied responsibility for the violence, blaming immigration policies instead.
27 people were made homeless after attacks targeting foreign nationals.
Security experts warned that far-right online agitation over migration poses a major threat to UK national security.
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Northern Ireland prepared for more possible violence after riots in Belfast that were linked to far-right groups on social media. The UK media regulator warned online platforms that they could face legal actions if their services help cause violence.
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Belfast experienced riots following a violent stabbing incident.
Authorities say far-right activists used social media to spread unrest.
Violence during the riots was mainly targeted at immigrants.
The UK media regulator cautioned online platforms about legal risks.
The warning came because some online services might have been used to encourage violence.
Northern Ireland officials were ready for a second night of possible violence.
The article includes an expert from Queen’s University Belfast analyzing the situation.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has largely stayed away from the media since it was revealed seven weeks ago that he accepted a £5 million personal gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire. He made a brief public return recently but avoided answering questions about the donation, as his party faces competition from a more extreme rival, Restore Britain.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million personal gift from a crypto billionaire seven weeks ago.
Since the revelation, Farage has largely avoided TV studios and press conferences.
Farage gave selected interviews where he gave different reasons for the gift, including security and a Brexit reward.
Farage’s party, Reform UK, has not held a press conference in almost 50 days, citing low attendance.
Reform UK has lost political ground to Restore Britain, a more right-wing party led by Rupert Lowe.
Farage appeared publicly again in Makerfield with only a short notice and limited media presence.
At this event, Farage avoided questions about the £5 million donation.
Media and broadcasters remained focused on other current issues, including violence in Belfast and controversial social media remarks by Reform candidates.
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An Israeli attack hit a car in Sidon, a city in southern Lebanon, killing two people and causing a fire that spread to other nearby cars. This attack happened even after the United States announced a ceasefire on April 16, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon have continued.
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The strike targeted a vehicle in Sidon, Lebanon.
Two people were killed in the attack.
The attack caused a fire that spread to other nearby cars.
Israel has kept attacking Lebanon despite a ceasefire announced by the US.
The ceasefire was declared on April 16.
Sidon is located in southern Lebanon.
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Pope Leo XIV held a Mass at the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona to honor the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death. The pope praised the basilica as a symbol of unity and faith during his visit to Spain, which included stops at other important religious sites like Montserrat.
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The Mass was held inside the Sagrada Familia, an unfinished church designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Pope Leo XIV called the basilica a "sign of unity and harmony" for Spain.
Spanish King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez attended the event.
Tens of thousands of people gathered around the basilica for the Mass and a light show.
The basilica’s Tower of Jesus Christ was consecrated and is now the tallest church tower worldwide.
The pope also visited Montserrat, a mountain monastery important to Catalonia’s Christian tradition.
Montserrat is known for its Black Madonna statue and Europe's oldest boy’s choir.
Montserrat abbey has faced recent investigations and reports related to clergy sexual abuse cases.
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Vice President JD Vance said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made some mistakes but remains a good partner to the United States. Vance emphasized that the U.S. will continue working with Israel but will put American interests first when they differ.
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JD Vance is the Vice President of the United States.
He said Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong."
Despite this, Vance called Netanyahu "a good partner" to the U.S.
The U.S. and Israel will keep working together.
When U.S. and Israeli interests differ, the U.S. will prioritize its own interests.
The comments were made in an interview with Robert Costa.
The interview aired on CBS News.
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Taylor Swift attended the premiere of the movie "Toy Story 5" alongside actor Tom Hanks and other guests. The event was covered as part of various entertainment news stories.
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Taylor Swift appeared at the "Toy Story 5" movie premiere.
Tom Hanks, a lead actor in the film, was also present.
The event was part of a larger entertainment news segment.
"Toy Story 5" is a continuation of the popular animated film series.
The premiere took place in June 2026.
Taylor Swift contributed by performing a new song for the movie.
The coverage was shared by ABC News on their platform.
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Mexico announced it killed El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a powerful drug group. After his death, violent protests erupted across several Mexican states, with roads set on fire. Experts say removing one leader does not destroy the entire cartel.
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El Mencho was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a major drug trafficking group in Mexico.
Mexican authorities announced they killed him recently.
Following the announcement, violence and protests spread to multiple states in Mexico.
Highways were burned during these protests.
Experts say that killing one cartel leader does not end the cartel’s operations.
The article discusses what might change or stay the same in Mexico after this event.
The story was presented by journalist and filmmaker Andalusia K Soloff.
The content was produced and edited by a team from Al Jazeera.
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