The US military carried out airstrikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iran caused. Iran denied shooting down the helicopter and promised to respond to the US strikes.
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A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with an Iranian drone.
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for shooting down the helicopter and said the US must respond.
The US military said its airstrikes against Iran were a “proportional response” to Iranian aggression.
Iranian media reported explosions on Qeshm Island following the US strikes.
Iran’s Foreign Minister warned foreign forces to leave the region and promised retaliation for the attacks.
Two US service members were rescued by a drone boat, marking the first known drone rescue at sea by the US military.
The incident added tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah.
The conflict has affected global energy prices and basic goods costs worldwide.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched missile strikes on US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. These attacks came after the US carried out air strikes against Iranian radar and defense sites in response to Iran downing an American helicopter. The situation has increased tensions in the Middle East with alerts and evacuations in nearby areas.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported missile strikes on four targets in Jordan and one in Bahrain.
The US military said it completed retaliatory strikes against Iranian air defense and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
Bahrain’s interior ministry sounded air raid sirens and advised people to seek shelter following the attacks.
President Donald Trump demanded a strong response after Iran shot down a US helicopter.
An Israeli military strike near Tyre in Lebanon killed three people, raising the death toll in the area.
The conflict has caused evacuations and raised warnings in Lebanon and Bahrain.
The US Central Command oversees American forces in the Middle East and communicated about the strikes on social media.
A recent UN report accused Hamas of committing war crimes during its conflict with Israel.
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Protesters in Belfast set fire to vehicles and a building after a Sudanese man was arrested for a knife attack that seriously injured a man. The suspect, living in the UK on a five-year visa, faces charges including attempted murder.
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A man from Sudan was arrested following a knife attack in north Belfast that seriously hurt a man in his 40s.
The attacker used a kitchen knife and was charged with attempted murder and other offenses.
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters gathered in Belfast, setting fire to cars, a bus, and a building near the city center.
The police declared the unrest a "critical incident" and asked for calm to ensure public safety.
Northern Ireland’s First Minister and UK Prime Minister both condemned the violence and called for peace.
The suspect traveled from Sudan through Paris and Dublin before applying for asylum in Belfast.
The suspect was not on any national security watchlists and was living legally in the UK on a visa granted in September 2023.
The attack comes amid rising tensions in the UK over immigration and recent violent incidents linked to racial issues.
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In Belfast, protests about a recent stabbing attack have turned into violent riots. A Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder, leading to high tensions and clashes involving riot police.
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A stabbing attack occurred in Belfast.
The suspect is a Sudanese asylum seeker.
The suspect has been charged with attempted murder.
Protests began in reaction to the stabbing and the charge.
The protests escalated into violent riots.
Buses and other vehicles were set on fire during the riots.
Riot police were deployed to control the situation.
The situation remains tense and chaotic in Belfast.
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Pope Leo XIV held a youth rally in Barcelona, Spain, where he encouraged young people to keep their faith while openly discussing tough issues like depression, domestic violence, and harmful family relationships. The event included local cultural displays and a question-and-answer session with young attendees sharing their personal struggles.
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The rally took place at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona on June 9, 2026.
About 40,000 people attended the event despite Spain's largely secular population.
The pope arrived in a popemobile and blessed babies during the rally.
Catalan culture was featured, including an eight-level human tower known as castellers.
Pope Leo XIV spoke partly in the Catalan language during the event.
Young people shared personal stories of depression, suicide attempts, and domestic violence.
The pope described depression as a "silent illness" and compared it to the suffering of Christ.
He highlighted the role of abusive families and normalized domestic violence as causes of youth problems.
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NASA plans to send four astronauts into orbit around Earth next year as part of the Artemis III mission. The goal is to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson spoke about the mission’s aims and the difficulties involved.
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Artemis III is a NASA mission targeting the Moon.
Four astronauts will launch into Earth orbit as part of the mission next year.
The mission’s main goal is to bring humans back to the lunar surface.
Retired astronaut Clayton Anderson shared insights on the mission.
The mission faces various technical and scientific challenges.
This is part of NASA’s wider effort to explore and study the Moon.
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Pope Leo XIV will bless the new central tower of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, now the tallest church in the world. The visit marks the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death. The pope is on a week-long trip to Spain, where he has spoken about peace, addressed the Spanish parliament, and celebrated large public masses.
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The Sagrada Familia’s central Jesus Christ tower was completed in February and is 172.5 meters (566 feet) tall.
The height is intentionally shorter than Barcelona’s Montjuic hill out of respect for the natural landmark.
Construction of the church began in 1882 and full completion is expected in about ten years.
Work was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic since tourism, a main funding source, slowed down.
The basilica attracts nearly five million visitors each year, who pay an entrance fee that helps fund the construction.
The pope has called for dialogue instead of war and criticized political polarization.
During his visit, the pope plans to visit a prison and an abbey near Barcelona and later travel to the Canary Islands to focus on immigration issues.
The church’s building board has not set a new completion date after the pandemic, and local residents oppose some planned construction outside the basilica involving demolishing homes.
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Pope Leo XIV will bless the new central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, marking 100 years since the death of its designer, Antoni Gaudí. The pope is visiting Spain, where he has held a large open-air mass and addressed the Spanish parliament, and will also focus on immigration issues during a visit to the Canary Islands.
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Pope Leo XIV will bless the Sagrada Familia's central Jesus Christ tower on June 10, 2026.
The visit coincides with the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death.
Gaudí died in 1926 after being hit by a tram while going to pray.
The Sagrada Familia is the world’s tallest church at 172.5 meters (566 feet).
The basilica is still unfinished, with full completion expected in about 10 years.
The COVID-19 pandemic delayed construction due to a loss of tourism income.
The pope has spoken out against social polarization and called for peaceful dialogue.
After Barcelona, the pope will visit the Canary Islands to address immigration challenges.
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The Trump administration is urging European countries to increase travel restrictions for people coming from African countries affected by Ebola. The U.S. warns that if Europe does not take stronger actions, the U.S. may impose more travel regulations on Europeans, especially during events like the World Cup.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Ebola response efforts.
The U.S. has banned travelers who were in affected African countries in the last three weeks from entering the United States.
Quarantine procedures are being set up for Americans returning from Ebola-hit regions in Africa.
The U.S. has contributed over $200 million to fight the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Europe has increased its Ebola funding by 16.5 million euros ($19 million), adding to 15 million euros given earlier.
There are few direct daily flights from affected African countries to the U.S., but over 300 direct daily flights between Europe and the U.S.
U.S. officials want Europe to make financial contributions and apply travel restrictions to help stop the spread of Ebola.
The World Cup soccer tournament will take place mainly in the U.S., with concerns about the disease spreading during the event.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries in Estonia to discuss regional security amid recent incidents of Ukrainian drones entering their airspace. Zelenskyy offered to share Ukraine’s drone technology and work together on more cost-effective ways to counter drone threats.
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Zelenskyy met Nordic and Baltic leaders in Tallinn, Estonia, during a regional summit.
Ukrainian drones strayed into Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, causing minor incidents.
Ukrainian officials said drones were aimed at Russia but diverted by Russian electronic interference.
Estonia currently holds the rotating presidency of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) grouping.
Estonia and Ukraine agreed to collaborate on cheaper methods to shoot down drones.
NATO fighter jets have shot down drones over Estonia, but this is an expensive approach.
The summit took place during Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted over four years.
Leaders also called for increased international support for Ukraine and stronger peace efforts.
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Cuba’s top diplomat to the U.S., Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, said recent U.S. sanctions on Cuban leaders and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are being used by President Trump’s administration as a reason to seek support for possible military action. She emphasized that Cuba does not want conflict but will strongly resist any attack.
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The U.S. recently sanctioned Cuban government leaders, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted on charges related to a 1996 incident involving civilian planes.
Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera called the sanctions a “pretext” to make Americans see Cuba as a threat.
Cuba’s diplomat described the situation as a “war without bombs,” showing tensions but no open conflict.
She stated Cuba wants no confrontation but will defend the country and its leaders if attacked.
The sanctions and indictment are seen by some as similar to U.S. actions that led to intervention in Venezuela earlier.
Raúl Castro is described by Cuban officials as a “sacred” symbol of the Cuban revolution.
The U.S. Treasury Department recently added new sanctions targeting Cuban leaders.
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Naveed Akram, accused of killing 15 people in a December attack at a Jewish festival on Sydney's Bondi Beach, has been charged with 19 more offences. He already faces 59 charges including murder, attempted murder, and terrorism-related offences.
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Naveed Akram is 24 years old.
He is accused of killing 15 people during an attack on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach in Sydney in December 2025.
Akram initially faced 59 charges: 15 for murder, 40 for attempted murder, and 1 for committing a terrorist act.
In April, 19 new charges were added but recently confirmed publicly.
The new charges include shooting at people with intent to murder, firing a gun to avoid arrest, and causing serious injury with intent to kill.
Akram has appeared in court multiple times but has not yet entered a plea.
His father, Sajid Akram (50), who was also involved in the shooting, was killed by police at the scene.
The attack triggered a royal commission to investigate antisemitism in Australia.
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NASA announced the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission, which will be a crewed spaceflight. The crew members talked about their selection and mission plans in an interview with CBS News.
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NASA revealed the Artemis III crew on Tuesday.
The astronauts chosen are Randy "Komrade" Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Frank Rubio (mission specialist), and Andre Douglas (mission specialist).
Artemis III is a mission planned to send humans to space.
The crew members shared their experiences and thoughts in an interview with CBS News reporter Mark Strassmann.
Artemis missions aim to explore the Moon and beyond.
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Brazilian police stopped 108 Cuban people being smuggled into Brazil in one day. This event is part of a growing number of Cubans trying to enter Brazil due to worsening conditions in Cuba and stricter U.S. sanctions.
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Brazilian police called the operation a “rescue” against human smuggling and irregular migration.
The incident happened in Roraima, a northern Brazilian state near the borders with Guyana and Venezuela.
Many Cubans use Guyana as a way to enter Brazil.
Over half of Cuban immigrants in Brazil live in Roraima or nearby Amapa state.
Cuba faces a humanitarian crisis caused in part by a U.S. fuel blockade stopping most foreign oil deliveries since January.
The blockade has caused power blackouts and shortages of food and medicine in Cuba.
Since early 2024, Brazilian police “rescued” about 297 migrants in Roraima, mostly Cubans.
Five human smugglers, called “coyotes,” were arrested during these recent police actions.
Cuban asylum applications in Brazil have risen sharply, surpassing those from Venezuelans, with over 40,000 requests made in 2025.
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Maine voters are finishing their primary day while dealing with scandals involving Graham Platner. Meanwhile, the United States has launched strikes in response to actions by Iran.
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Maine is holding primary elections where voters are making their choices.
Graham Platner is involved in scandals affecting the primary.
The U.S. has carried out retaliatory airstrikes against Iran.
These strikes are a response to Iranian activities or attacks.
The news is part of a CBS segment called "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The information was shared on June 9.
The focus is both on U.S. domestic political events and international military actions.
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Thousands of men in England with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be offered a new type of precise radiotherapy called SABR. This treatment reduces the number of sessions from 20 to five, aiming to target the cancer more effectively with fewer side effects.
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SABR stands for stereotactic ablative radiotherapy and delivers a focused, high-powered radiation beam.
The treatment is already used for some lung and brain cancers but is now available for certain prostate cancer patients outside of trials.
About 17,500 men diagnosed yearly in England have low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer; around 3,500 are expected to choose SABR.
SABR cuts the number of radiotherapy sessions from 20 to five, helping patients recover faster.
The NHS expects all 48 radiotherapy centers in England to offer SABR within weeks.
Side effects are often reduced because SABR limits damage to healthy cells around the tumor.
Trials are ongoing to see if SABR can help patients with high-risk prostate cancer.
Patients like Edwin Lambert report fewer severe side effects and a quicker return to normal activities after SABR.
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The US military started strikes against Iran in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter. The US Central Command called these attacks "self-defence" actions and blamed Iran for the helicopter incident.
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The US military launched strikes against Iran.
These strikes were described as "self-defence" by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The strikes were in response to Iran shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter.
CENTCOM holds Iran responsible for the helicopter being downed.
The news was reported from the White House by Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher.
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Authorities in western Afghanistan stopped a protest where people were demonstrating against the arrest of more than a dozen women for breaking dress code rules. Police fired shots during the protest, injuring at least three people.
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Protesters gathered in western Afghanistan to oppose the detention of women over dress code rules.
More than a dozen women were arrested for violating dress codes.
Police opened fire on the protesters.
At least three people were wounded in the shooting.
The protest was forcibly stopped by authorities.
Eyewitnesses reported the police action during the event.
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