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The River Seine in Paris is now open to swimmers for the first time in about 100 years after a major clean-up costing over a billion euros. This effort improved the water quality for the 2024 Olympics, making it safe for public swimming at designated areas near famous landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
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Swimming in the River Seine was banned about 100 years ago but is now allowed again after a big clean-up.
The clean-up cost around 1.4 billion euros to make the water suitable for swimming and Olympic events.
Designated swimming spots include areas near Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower.
Officials have highlighted potential dangers like strong currents and boat traffic.
Lifeguards will check swimmers’ abilities before they can swim independently.
There will be daily checks for water pollution levels, and swimming areas will close after heavy rain.
The clean-up involved connecting 2,000 new sewage system lines to improve water quality.
The new swimming access fulfills an old promise dating back to 1988, initially proposed by former mayor Jacques Chirac.
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Ukraine is experiencing increased airstrikes from Russia. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has asked former U.S. President Donald Trump for more air defense weapons to help protect Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine is facing more frequent airstrikes from Russia during the summer.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is seeking additional air defense support.
Zelenskyy has specifically reached out to former President Donald Trump for help.
Air defense munitions are weapons that help protect against attacks from the air.
The request is aimed at safeguarding Ukrainian cities from these air attacks.
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Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to start again on July 5, 2025, in Oslo. NPR's Scott Simon discussed the potential for a new nuclear agreement with Richard Nephew, a researcher at Columbia University.
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The U.S. and Iran will hold nuclear talks on July 5, 2025.
These talks will take place in Oslo, the capital city of Norway.
The focus is on reaching a new nuclear deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Richard Nephew, a senior research scholar at Columbia University, spoke about the talks.
NPR's Scott Simon conducted the interview with Richard Nephew.
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The River Seine in Paris is open to public swimming again for the first time since 1923. The reopening is part of improvements made for the 2024 Olympics, and it includes three designated swimming areas with facilities for public use.
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The River Seine was closed to public swimmers for 100 years due to water pollution.
Paris made significant efforts, spending over €1.4 billion, to clean the river ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
There are now three areas where people can swim in the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and eastern Paris.
These swimming spots have facilities like changing rooms and showers, and can accommodate 300 people.
Swimmers can use these areas for free until the end of August, with age restrictions of 10 or 14 years depending on the location.
Lifeguards are on duty to ensure swimmer safety.
Efforts to reopen the Seine to swimmers were initiated by former Mayor Jacques Chirac in 1988.
Despite successful cleaning, pollution concerns existed due to rain-related water quality issues before the Olympics.
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Families in Barnsley might get up to £100 per child to help with the cost of school uniforms and supplies. The local council plans to spend £2.7 million on this voucher program, which needs approval at a meeting on July 9th. If approved, secondary school pupils would get £100 vouchers and primary school pupils would get £50 vouchers.
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Barnsley Council plans to give vouchers to families for school uniforms and equipment.
The council plans to spend £2.7 million on the voucher scheme.
Secondary school pupils would receive £100 in vouchers.
Primary school pupils would receive £50 in vouchers.
Year 11 pupils would also get study materials and health information.
The scheme aims to reduce financial pressure and improve school attendance.
Vouchers would be available at local post offices.
About 37,000 pupils are expected to benefit from the scheme.
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Mariska Hargitay, known for her role in "Law & Order: SVU," explores her family's past in the HBO documentary "My Mom Jayne." The film reveals the complex family story, including the discovery that her biological father is not Mickey Hargitay but a singer named Nelson Sardelli.
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Mariska Hargitay is an actress best known for "Law & Order: SVU."
Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, was a famous actress who died in a car crash when Mariska was three.
Mariska made a documentary about her mother, Jayne, called "My Mom Jayne."
Mariska had been embarrassed by her mother's public image and wanted to explore her personal history.
The documentary reveals that Nelson Sardelli, not Mickey Hargitay, is Mariska's biological father.
Mariska found out about her father when she was 25 from a fan club leader.
She later met Nelson Sardelli and her half-siblings.
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On July 5, Russian air defenses shot down several Ukrainian drones in various regions, including near Saint Petersburg. Power was temporarily cut to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine but later restored. The U.S. and German leaders discussed military support, including air defense systems, for Ukraine.
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Russian air defense intercepted multiple Ukrainian drones, including two near Saint Petersburg.
Power lines to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine were down for hours due to shelling, but repaired afterward.
Dutch and German agencies report Russia uses banned chemical weapons in Ukraine; Russia denies this.
Former U.S. President Trump spoke about supplying Ukraine with Patriot missiles and discussed this with German and Ukrainian leaders.
Trump discussed sanctions with Russian President Putin and expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's actions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreed with Trump to enhance air defenses, amid U.S. aid concerns.
German Defense Minister will visit the U.S. to discuss air defense systems.
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Ukraine claims it hit a Russian airbase, while Russia launched a large drone attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses and possibly producing weapons together.
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Ukraine's military said it struck the Borisoglebsk airbase in Russia's Voronezh region, which houses various Russian fighter jets.
Ukraine's military claimed damage to a depot with bombs and aircraft at the Russian airbase.
Russia launched 322 drones into Ukraine, with 157 shot down and 135 reportedly jammed electronically.
Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi region was a key target, but no injuries were reported there.
Kyiv experienced the largest aerial attack since the war began, with two people killed and 26 wounded.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed military aid with U.S. President Trump, focusing on air defense and joint weapon production.
The U.S. has paused some military aid shipments to Ukraine, and European allies are considering offering support.
Russia reported shooting down Ukrainian drones but did not report any casualties.
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Chelsea won 2-1 against Palmeiras in Philadelphia due to a late own goal by Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay. This victory advances Chelsea to the Club World Cup semifinals, where they will face Fluminense.
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Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 with the help of a late own goal in a match held in Philadelphia.
The win allows Chelsea to advance to the semifinals of the Club World Cup.
The decisive own goal was scored when a shot by Chelsea’s Malo Gusto hit Palmeiras’ Richard Rios and Agustin Giay.
Chelsea will play Fluminense in the semifinals on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Cole Palmer scored the first goal for Chelsea in the 16th minute of the match.
Estevao, a future Chelsea player, evened the score for Palmeiras in the 53rd minute.
Joao Pedro made his debut for Chelsea shortly after joining from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, as well as Paris-Saint Germain and Bayern Munich, are competing in other quarterfinal matches.
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Eight migrants in U.S. custody lost their appeal to avoid deportation to South Sudan. A judge in Boston denied their last-minute request, allowing the Trump administration to proceed with the deportation.
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Eight migrants are set to be deported from the U.S. to South Sudan.
South Sudan has ongoing human rights issues, including extrajudicial killings and torture.
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed these deportations despite constitutional concerns about "cruel and unusual punishment."
The migrants originally came from countries like Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan, and Vietnam.
A judge initially paused the deportations but later transferred the case to another judge, who denied the appeal.
The Trump administration has prioritized rapid deportations as part of its immigration policy.
Deportees were held at a military base in Djibouti while legal decisions were made.
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Arthur Ashe was the first black man to win the Wimbledon Men's final in 1975, but he did not want to be remembered just for his tennis achievements. Ashe fought against racial discrimination, particularly focusing on apartheid in South Africa. In 1973, he received a visa to play in the South African Open, facing both criticism and support for his decision to visit the country.
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Arthur Ashe made history by winning the Wimbledon Men's final in 1975.
Ashe was the first black man to achieve this victory.
Apartheid in South Africa was a system of racial segregation enforced by the government.
South Africa initially refused Ashe a visa due to his vocal criticism of apartheid.
In 1973, South Africa allowed Ashe to compete in the South African Open.
Ashe insisted the tennis stadium be open to both black and white spectators.
Some anti-apartheid activists criticized Ashe's visit to South Africa.
Ashe wanted to see and understand South Africa for himself before making judgments.
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Indian artisans in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, are upset because they believe that luxury brand Prada used their traditional sandal designs without acknowledging them. These handmade leather sandals, known as Kolhapuri sandals, have been crafted since the 12th century. After backlash, Prada acknowledged the sandals' roots, and local politicians and industry groups are supporting the artisans in seeking recognition for their work.
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Kolhapuri sandals have been made since the 12th century in Kolhapur, India.
Only about 5,000 artisans in Kolhapur still make these handmade sandals.
Artisans typically sell their sandals for $8-10 per pair.
Prada released a sandal design similar to Kolhapuri sandals without initially crediting their origin.
After social media backlash, Prada acknowledged the design's roots.
Many artisans work in poor conditions and earn low wages, around $4-5 daily.
Around 100,000 artisans in India are involved in making similar footwear.
A 2015 ban in Maharashtra on cow slaughter has increased the cost of leather, affecting production.
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Tiny sea animals called zooplankton help reduce global warming by storing carbon in the ocean. They eat a lot in spring, become fat, and then sink to the deep ocean where they burn this fat, storing carbon that would otherwise warm the atmosphere.
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Zooplankton are small animals often used as aquarium food.
They eat a lot in spring and store fat in their bodies.
They migrate to the deep ocean, where their fat helps lock away carbon.
This migration process traps the same amount of carbon as the yearly emissions from about 55 million petrol cars.
The Southern Ocean plays a big role in this process, absorbing 40% of excess heat from fossil fuel burning.
The seasonal activity of zooplankton moves 65 million tonnes of carbon into the deep ocean every year.
Copepods, a type of zooplankton, can be as small as 1-10mm but effectively contribute to carbon storage.
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Chelsea, Barcelona, Lyon, and Aston Villa were fined by UEFA for not following financial rules in football, with Chelsea facing the largest fines. These clubs may have to pay even more if they don't fix their finances. The clubs also face limits on registering new players for certain UEFA competitions.
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Chelsea was fined 31 million euros by UEFA for breaking financial rules.
They could face an additional 60 million euros in fines if finances do not improve.
Barcelona was fined 15 million euros but could face up to 60 million in total penalties.
Lyon received a 12.5 million euro fine and is trying to appeal a decision that could demote them to a lower league.
Aston Villa was fined 11 million euros.
These clubs cannot register new players for UEFA competitions unless rules are met.
Chelsea sold a women's team and hotels to balance finances but these moves were not fully accepted by UEFA.
UEFA aims to enforce clubs' compliance with football earnings rules over set periods.
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Fluminense advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals by defeating Al Hilal 2-1 in Orlando. Substitute player Hercules scored the winning goal for Fluminense, who will face the winner of the match between Palmeiras and Chelsea. The match included a tribute to the late Diogo Jota and Andre Silva, Portuguese players who recently died in a car accident.
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Fluminense defeated Al Hilal 2-1 in the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
Substitute Hercules scored the decisive goal for Fluminense.
The match was held in Orlando, Florida.
Fluminense will play either Palmeiras or Chelsea in the semifinals.
Al Hilal previously upset Manchester City with a 4-3 win.
Diogo Jota and Andre Silva were honored with a moment of silence due to their recent passing.
Portuguese players Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo participated in the tribute during the match.
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The Palestinian group Hamas has responded positively to a United States proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, raising hopes for an end to the ongoing conflict with Israel. The proposal includes a 60-day truce and plans for increased humanitarian aid and the exchange of captives, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not yet publicly agreed to the plan.
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Hamas has accepted a US-brokered proposal for a ceasefire, according to their statement.
US President Donald Trump announced a plan for a 60-day truce in the conflict.
The proposal involves exchanging captives and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israeli government officials are reviewing Hamas's response to the ceasefire plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has not publicly endorsed the proposed truce.
The plan includes a pause in military operations and surveillance flights over Gaza.
Mediators, including Qatar and Egypt, are involved in the negotiation process.
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The US national debt has reached $37 trillion after the approval of a new budget bill. This debt increase raises concerns about the sustainability of US borrowing, with some experts predicting potential economic consequences. Despite these worries, the US dollar remains a key global currency, though there are discussions about alternative assets.
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The US national debt is now $37 trillion.
A new budget bill is expected to add $3 trillion more to the debt.
The value of the US dollar has dropped 10% against the pound and 15% against the euro this year.
Investors are demanding higher interest rates to lend money to the US.
Ray Dalio, a major investor, warns that US borrowing is at a critical point.
A reduction in government spending or tax increases could help manage the debt.
Printing more money to buy government debt could cause inflation and inequality.
Despite concerns, the US dollar remains a dominant global currency with few alternatives.
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Oasis performed their first concert in 16 years, reuniting the Gallagher brothers. The event took place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, drawing massive attention as part of their Oasis Live '25 tour.
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Oasis played their first concert in 16 years, marking a reunion of the Gallagher brothers.
The performance occurred at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The concert was part of the Oasis Live '25 tour.
Over 10 million fans from 158 countries queued for tickets last summer.
The concert began at 8:15 PM British Summer Time (BST).
The Oasis Live '25 tour is described as the biggest concert launch in the UK and Ireland.
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Real Madrid will play against Borussia Dortmund in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. Real Madrid reached this stage by defeating Juventus in the round of 16, while Borussia Dortmund won against Monterrey.
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Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals.
The match takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, on July 5, at 4 pm local time.
Real Madrid previously won the Champions League two seasons ago by defeating Dortmund.
Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 in the round of 16 to reach the quarterfinals.
Borussia Dortmund secured their quarterfinal spot with a 2-1 victory over Monterrey.
This will be the 17th meeting between the two teams, with Real Madrid having won eight times.
Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup five times before.
Kylian Mbappe will be fit to play, and Jobe Bellingham will miss the game for Dortmund due to a suspension.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr might be deported from the United States to serve a sentence in Mexico for arms trafficking and organized crime. Chavez was arrested in Los Angeles by US immigration authorities due to false statements on a residency application, and he is also suspected of having ties to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expects Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to be deported to Mexico.
Mexico issued an arrest warrant for Chavez in 2023 following a 2019 investigation.
Chavez was detained in Los Angeles because of false information on a residency application.
Chavez is suspected of being involved with the Sinaloa Cartel, a group marked by the US as a foreign terrorist organization.
Chavez fought in a boxing match in Anaheim, losing to influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
US immigration authorities arrested Chavez at his home in Los Angeles.
Chavez's family supports his innocence, despite the allegations against him.
Chavez had previous controversies in his career, including suspensions for drug use.
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