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• Parts of North Carolina are under flood watch.
• The flood risk is because of rain from what is left of Tropical Storm Chantal.
• Flood watch is a kind of alert to warn people about the possibility of flooding.
• The storm has moved inland, meaning it has traveled from the ocean to the land.
• European leaders are getting ready for July 9, when Trump's tariff pause might end.
• Tariffs are extra taxes on imported goods and can affect trade between countries.

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• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is visiting the U.S. to meet President Trump.
• They are meeting at the White House on Monday.
• This is their first in-person meeting since last month.
• Last month, the U.S. and Israel conducted an attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
• Experts are discussing what topics Netanyahu and Trump might talk about.

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• The 2015 Paris agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
• This temperature limit was set to help prevent serious climate change effects.
• New research indicates that 1.5 degrees Celsius might not stop harmful sea level rise.
• Melting glaciers contribute significantly to rising sea levels.
• Chris Stokes is one of the authors of the new study on this topic.
• The study suggests that even small increases in temperature can have large impacts on sea levels.

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• Massive flash floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
• Dozens of people have died in the floods.
• Many individuals are still unaccounted for after the flooding.
• Authorities are continuing the search for missing people.
• There are concerns about the weather warnings that were issued before the floods.

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• Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
• Netanyahu visited the White House to meet with U.S. President Trump.
• The main topic of discussion was a ceasefire in Gaza.
• A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily or permanently.
• President Trump is pushing for an end to the war in Gaza.
• The meeting included discussions on how to resolve the ongoing conflict.

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• The Dalai Lama is now 90 years old.
• He made an announcement about choosing his own successor.
• This announcement has caused various reactions.
• China will not be involved in selecting his successor.
• The Dalai Lama's birthday was on a Sunday.

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• Brazil's President Lula criticized Israel's actions in Gaza during a BRICS meeting.
• He referred to Israel's military actions as "genocide" and called for global intervention.
• Lula acknowledged Hamas's attacks on October 7, 2023, as unjustified violence.
• At least 57,418 people have died in Gaza due to Israel’s military operations, most of whom were civilians.
• BRICS nations, which now include countries like Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, debated their stance on the Gaza conflict.
• The BRICS summit in Rio aimed to promote stronger multilateral diplomacy.
• Russian President Putin attended online due to an arrest warrant.
• The BRICS group consists of nations representing over half the world’s population and 40% of global economic output.

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• Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone strikes, causing significant disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations in Russia.
• Russian airports in Moscow and St. Petersburg, among others, were affected by the drone strikes.
• Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down 159 Ukrainian drones, though it did not specify the total number of drones launched.
• Ukrainian attacks injured civilians in Russia, while Russian attacks caused casualties and damage in Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Kharkiv.
• Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced new agreements with European partners and a major U.S. defense company to expand drone production.
• Recent large-scale strikes by Russia included launching 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine in one night.
• Ukraine’s drone efforts have previously resulted in significant military impacts, such as destroying Russian aircraft inside Russia.

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• Lando Norris won the British Grand Prix, marking his eighth career GP win.
• Oscar Piastri finished second in the McLaren one-two finish.
• Piastri received a 10-second penalty for a rule violation during the safety car phase.
• Nico Hulkenberg finished third, his first podium in 239 F1 starts.
• Hulkenberg's result marked Sauber's first podium since 2012.
• Defending champion Max Verstappen finished fifth after a spin.
• The next race in the F1 calendar is the Belgian Grand Prix on July 27.

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• Seven bodies were found after a fireworks warehouse explosion in Northern California.
• The explosion caused a large fire and damaged the building in Yolo County.
• The explosion happened about 40 miles northwest of Sacramento.
• Officials have not released the names of the deceased yet.
• Crews are still working to remove explosive hazards at the site.
• The cause of the explosion is being investigated.
• Two people were hurt and received medical treatment.
• The fire burned almost 80 acres of farmland.

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• A Eurostar train broke down near Calais in northern France.
• Passengers waited almost four hours before help arrived.
• The train left Brussels and was supposed to reach London in just over two hours.
• Instead, the journey extended to more than five hours.
• The breakdown was due to electrical problems, and both train engines stopped working.
• Emergency services and local rescue teams gave water to passengers.
• There was no air conditioning, and toilets were not working on the train.
• Some passengers raised concerns about not being allowed to leave the train for safety reasons.
• Eurostar has been in contact with affected passengers and promised a replacement train.

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• The Dalai Lama turned 90 and celebrated in Dharamshala, India.
• The Dalai Lama, dressed in his traditional robes, was welcomed by thousands of followers.
• The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule.
• He advocates for Tibet's autonomy and religious freedom through a peaceful approach called the "Middle Way."
• The Dalai Lama stated his nonprofit, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, will choose his successor.
• China wants to approve the Dalai Lama's successor, causing tension with the US, which opposes this interference.
• Many global leaders, including three former U.S. presidents and Indian Prime Minister Modi, sent birthday messages.
• Some Indian officials expressed support for the Dalai Lama's position on choosing his successor, despite China's opposition.

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• Elon Musk is forming a new political party called the America Party.
• Musk's decision follows a disagreement with President Trump over a new tax and spending law.
• The new law involves significant tax cuts, which Musk opposes, claiming it increases the national debt.
• Musk previously supported Trump, having spent $250 million on his 2024 campaign.
• Musk's new party aims to challenge the traditional Republican and Democratic parties.
• There is uncertainty over whether Musk has formally established the America Party.
• Musk plans to participate in the 2026 midterm elections using the America Party.
• Musk criticized the tax bill, predicting it would increase the country's financial deficit.

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• Ukraine is opening bids for foreign companies to mine lithium.
• A US consortium linked to Ronald S Lauder is interested in mining.
• This is part of an April deal giving the US access to Ukrainian minerals.
• The US and Ukraine will make investment decisions together.
• Profits from these deals won't be taxed, and US firms get special treatment.
• Some view the US demand as infringing on Ukraine's independence.
• Past instances of foreign influence in Ukraine include Hunter Biden's involvement in a Ukrainian gas company.
• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced pressure when implementing certain reforms influenced by Western interests.

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• Hezbollah's chief, Naim Qassem, says the group won't lay down arms while Israeli actions continue.
• Israel launched an attack on Lebanon following a deadly incident involving Hezbollah's ally, Hamas.
• A United States-brokered ceasefire ended a full-scale war in November, but hostilities continue.
• Israel retains control of strategic border points and conducts near-daily airstrikes in Lebanon.
• Hezbollah demands Israeli withdrawal, stopping of aggression, prisoner release, and reconstruction before negotiating further.
• Recent Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured others.
• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has expressed concerns over Israel's ongoing military actions.
• US demands that Hezbollah disarm by the end of the year amid continued tensions.

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• U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that Israel agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
• Hamas responded positively to this proposal but wants some changes to the terms.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Hamas's requests "unacceptable," but talks are still taking place.
• Hamas has three main demands: ending the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Israeli military withdrawal, and international guarantees for ending the war.
• Reports claim Israeli soldiers were ordered to fire on unarmed Palestinians seeking aid.
• The U.S.-backed proposal involves the exchange of captives between Israel and Hamas.
• There are plans for phased Israeli troop withdrawals from parts of Gaza.
• Netanyahu agreed to the original U.S. proposal but insists on the release of all captives and the defeat of Hamas before ending the war.

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• The event took place at Villa Park in Birmingham.
• Ozzy Osbourne is 76 years old.
• He has Parkinson's disease, a disorder that affects movement and can cause tremors.
• Black Sabbath announced this would be their last gig.
• Fans sang along with one of the band's most famous songs, "Iron Man."
• Ozzy performed while seated on a black throne during the concert.

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• The semifinals will happen at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
• Fluminense from Brazil will play against Chelsea from England on Tuesday.
• PSG from France will face Real Madrid from Spain on Wednesday.
• Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 to reach the semifinals.
• PSG won against Bayern Munich 2-0, despite playing with nine men.
• Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to enter the semifinal round.
• The final match will be held on Sunday at the same stadium.
• The winning team can earn up to $125 million in prize money.

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• Israel will send a negotiating team to Qatar to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza.
• U.S. President Donald Trump is supporting the ceasefire effort and will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
• Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 14 Palestinians, including a doctor and his children.
• Two American aid workers were injured at a food distribution site, with Hamas blamed for the attack, although no evidence was provided.
• Hamas responded positively to a proposed 60-day truce but wants further talks on its implementation.
• Many Palestinians in Gaza rely on international aid due to the impact of the ongoing war on food supplies.
• Incidents occurred during aid distribution, with both aid organizations and the Israeli military involved in discussions about safety.
• Around 2 million people in Gaza depend heavily on international aid for survival.