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China attempted to mediate during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran. China reached out to both nations and called for peace, concerned about the impact of regional instability on its economic interests, particularly oil supply.
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China tried to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict, which lasted 12 days.
Israeli action against Iran took place on June 13.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned Israel's actions, calling them against international law.
China, along with Russia and Pakistan, called for an immediate ceasefire at the United Nations.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments, was threatened by Iran, concerning China.
Over half of China's crude oil imports come from the Middle East.
China’s Belt and Road initiative involves many Middle Eastern countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Experts believe China's diplomatic power in the Middle East remains limited despite its efforts.
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Faith Kipyegon, a top runner from Kenya and a triple Olympic gold medalist, will attempt to be the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. She must run faster than her current world record of 4:07.64 in Paris at the Stade Charléty track.
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Faith Kipyegon is a famous runner from Kenya with three Olympic gold medals in the 1,500 meters.
She holds the world record for both the mile and 1,500 meters.
Her current mile record time is 4:07.64, which she aims to beat by more than 7.65 seconds.
Over 71 years ago, Roger Bannister was the first man to run a mile in under four minutes.
Kipyegon set the women's mile world record nearly two years ago.
She plans to run each lap of the four-lap mile about two seconds faster for this attempt.
Kipyegon will compete in Paris at Stade Charléty, wearing specially designed gear from Nike.
The event is called "Breaking4: Faith Kipyegon vs. the 4-Minute Mile."
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Six people have died, and over 80,000 people have had to leave their homes in China's Guizhou province because of severe flooding. Floodwaters have affected towns and villages in the Guangxi region, with more risk expected due to an incoming tropical cyclone. Extreme weather this summer has also caused high temperatures and heavy rain elsewhere in China.
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Six people have died from floods in Guizhou province in China.
Over 80,000 people in the region were forced to leave their homes due to flooding.
The floods have spread from Guizhou downstream to parts of the Guangxi region.
Towns and villages by the Liu River in Guangxi are half-submerged in water.
A tropical cyclone is forecasted to make landfall, worsening the situation.
"Exceptionally large floods" have been reported in Rongjiang county, Guizhou.
China is experiencing extreme weather, including severe heat in Beijing.
Thousands were evacuated in Hunan province last week because of heavy rain.
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Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has made history as the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS). He is part of the Axiom-4 mission, which launched from Florida and includes astronauts from Poland and Hungary. During their two-week stay, they will conduct scientific experiments, including several from India's space agency, ISRO.
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Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.
The Axiom-4 mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The mission includes astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary.
The crew will spend two weeks on the ISS conducting experiments.
Shukla's mission is 41 years after the first Indian, Rakesh Sharma, went to space.
ISRO paid 5 billion rupees for Shukla's seat and training on the mission.
The mission is a collaboration involving NASA, ISRO, ESA, and SpaceX.
ISRO plans to launch its own human space flight by 2027 and a space station by 2035.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that Iran's attack on a U.S. base in Qatar was a reaction to the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Khamenei emphasized that Iran can target important U.S. locations in the region and warned of further consequences if provoked. While Khamenei downplayed the impact of U.S. strikes, international figures noted significant damage to Iran’s nuclear sites. A ceasefire is now in effect, and there are talks about potential peace discussions.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation for the first time since the ceasefire with Israel was declared.
Iran launched a strike on a U.S. base in Qatar as a response to U.S. and Israeli actions.
Khamenei claimed the U.S. intervened in the conflict to prevent the defeat of the "Zionist regime," referring to Israel.
U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. attacks significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear program, a statement contested by international nuclear watchdogs.
The U.N. nuclear agency head confirmed substantial damage to Iranian nuclear sites.
Iran partially reopened its airspace and life began returning to normal after the ceasefire.
Casualty reports during the conflict included over 1,600 deaths and thousands wounded on both sides.
Upcoming talks between U.S. and Iranian officials are expected, potentially opening doors to longer-term peace negotiations.
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Dr. Gabor Mate, a retired doctor and author, discusses the impact of Zionism on Palestinians and how it has caused trauma. He also talks about how mainstream media may not accurately show what is happening in Gaza.
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Dr. Gabor Mate is a retired physician and author.
He is a Holocaust survivor.
Mate has written about trauma, child development, and the situation in Israel and Palestine.
He discusses the colonial roots of Zionism.
Mate believes that living under Zionism has traumatized Palestinians.
He mentions that mainstream media might distort the situation in Gaza.
Phil Lavelle of Al Jazeera is the program host.
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A basketball player named Cooper Flagg was chosen as the first pick in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He played at Duke University and was highly anticipated to be the top pick. Other top picks included Dylan Harper by the San Antonio Spurs and VJ Edgecombe by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Cooper Flagg was selected as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the Dallas Mavericks.
Flagg helped lead Duke University to the NCAA Final Four, averaging 19.2 points and achieving several awards.
The Dallas Mavericks had the No. 1 pick in the draft for the first time since 1981.
Dylan Harper, son of Ron Harper, was picked second by the San Antonio Spurs.
The Philadelphia 76ers chose VJ Edgecombe as the third pick.
The Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey fifth overall.
Khaman Maluach was drafted tenth and his rights were traded to the Phoenix Suns.
Flagg was noted as the second youngest player to be drafted No. 1 overall, after LeBron James.
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The article discusses the importance of pelvic floor health, especially for women, and features advice from pelvic floor physical therapist Sara Reardon. She highlights that many women experience pelvic floor issues, which can lead to problems like painful sex, urinary leakage, and constipation. Reardon suggests that exercises and certain habits can help improve pelvic floor function and alleviate these issues.
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The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis that supports organs like the bladder and bowels.
One in three women may experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their life.
Pelvic floor disorders can cause symptoms such as painful sex, urinary leakage, and constipation.
Physical therapy exercises can help improve control over bladder and bowel functions.
Good posture and avoiding habits like "power peeing" (forcing urine out quickly) can benefit pelvic floor health.
Relaxing the pelvic floor is important for proper bladder and bowel function.
Pelvic floor exercises may also help with postpartum recovery and lower back pain.
Tight pelvic floor muscles can make it difficult to start urination or may lead to incomplete emptying of the bladder or bowels.
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Leaders from the European Union's 27 member countries will meet in Brussels to discuss new sanctions on Russia, address potential U.S. tariffs, and try to influence Middle East conflicts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in the meeting via video. The EU is also facing internal disputes on topics like climate policy and Middle East relations.
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The EU leaders' meeting will take place in Brussels on Thursday.
They will discuss imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and managing new potential U.S. tariffs.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will join the summit by videoconference.
The meeting follows a NATO summit where leaders committed to increasing defense spending.
EU members are conflicted about continuing a price cap on Russian oil due to energy cost concerns.
The EU faces internal disagreements over its policy towards Israel and climate change priorities.
The summit aims to conclude with a statement that will guide EU policy for the next four months.
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West Indies' bowlers Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph took key wickets to dismiss Australia for 180 runs on the first day of the test match in Barbados. Australia then took four West Indies wickets, leaving the West Indies trailing by 123 runs by the end of the day.
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West Indies bowler Jayden Seales took five wickets against Australia.
Shamar Joseph also played a crucial role in taking wickets against Australia.
Australia ended their innings with a total of 180 runs.
Usman Khawaja and Travis Head had an important 89-run partnership for Australia.
West Indies had scored 57 runs for four wickets by the end of the first day.
Australia's bowling effort was led by Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.
The match was played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.
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Associated British Foods plans to shut down a bioethanol plant in Hull unless the UK government provides financial support. The closure threat follows a US trade deal that lowers tariffs on US ethanol exports to the UK, affecting local businesses.
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Associated British Foods owns the Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull, UK.
The UK government made a trade deal with the US to remove a 19% tariff on ethanol imports and replace it with a duty-free quota of 1.4 billion liters.
The Vivergo plant is the largest bioethanol facility in the UK.
Another UK bioethanol plant, Ensus in Teesside, also expressed concerns about the deal's impact.
US ethanol exports to the UK can now enter without tax, which impacts UK companies.
Associated British Foods has set a deadline of 25 June for government support.
The company plans to start talks with its 150 employees for an orderly shutdown if support is not secured.
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Police in Japan have arrested two primary school teachers for taking and sharing indecent images of young girls. The teachers distributed the photos and videos in a chat group with other teachers. This incident followed Japan's recent changes in sex crime laws that ban activities like upskirting and secretly filming sexual acts.
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Two primary school teachers in Japan were arrested for sharing indecent images of young girls.
The arrested teachers worked at public schools in Nagoya and Yokohama.
The images were part of a chat group of 10 teachers from different schools.
The material included upskirt photos and videos of girls under 13 years old.
The chat group was discovered during an investigation into one teacher for a separate offense.
In May 2023, Japan updated its laws to include bans on taking sexual images of children without a valid reason.
The legal changes also increased the age of consent from 13 to 16 years.
Offenders under these laws can face up to 3 years in prison or a fine up to 3 million yen (about $20,800).
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Six people died and more than 80,000 people were evacuated due to heavy floods in Guizhou, China. The floods were caused by a tropical depression and led to significant damage, impacting roads and communications. Efforts are underway to recover and assist those affected, as authorities manage extreme weather and prepare for further storms.
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Over 80,000 people were evacuated from Guizhou province in China due to floods.
Six people have died as a result of the flooding.
The floods occurred in Rongjiang county, bringing severe damage to infrastructure.
Authorities activated the highest-level emergency flood response.
Water levels have dropped below the warning level, and recovery efforts are ongoing.
Temporary shelters have been set up for displaced residents.
A tropical depression also made landfall in Hainan and may affect Guangdong province.
China is experiencing extreme weather, including high temperatures and heavy rain.
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North Korea plans to open a new beach resort called Wonsan Kalma on the east coast, mainly for domestic tourists. The resort was initially planned to open in 2019, but it faced delays. It is unclear when international tourists will be allowed to visit.
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North Korea's new resort, Wonsan Kalma, opens to domestic tourists on July 1.
The resort project faced delays and was first scheduled to open in 2019.
The site includes hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and a water park.
It can reportedly accommodate up to 20,000 visitors.
North Korea is heavily sanctioned and is among the world's poorest countries.
The country has focused resources on its military and the Kim family's image.
Foreign tourists mainly come from China and Russia, countries with friendly ties to North Korea.
Tourism was paused due to Covid-19 but recently started again for some foreign visitors.
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Mexican soccer team Monterrey advanced to the knockout rounds of the Club World Cup with a 4-0 victory over Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds. Italian team Inter Milan also moved to the next stage after beating Argentina’s River Plate 2-0. In another match, Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns drew 0-0, with Fluminense progressing in the tournament.
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Monterrey beat Urawa Red Diamonds 4-0 at the Rose Bowl, securing a place in the next round.
Monterrey scored three times in eight minutes during the first half.
Inter Milan defeated River Plate 2-0 and will face Fluminense next.
In the match against River Plate, Inter Milan played against nine men after two River Plate players were sent off.
Fluminense drew 0-0 with Mamelodi Sundowns and moved to the next stage while Sundowns were eliminated.
Dortmund topped Group F after defeating Ulsan HD.
Mamelodi Sundowns exited the tournament, meaning no African teams advanced to the last 16.
Manchester City and Juventus will compete for the top spot in Group G, while Real Madrid faces RB Salzburg to advance from Group H.
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Michelle Obama spoke about her decisions not to attend certain public events, like President Trump's inauguration and President Carter's funeral, explaining that these choices were about defining her own path. She also addressed rumors about her marriage to Barack Obama and discussed her personal ambitions, which she is focusing on now that she feels more control over her life.
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Michelle Obama decided not to attend President Trump's inauguration and President Carter's funeral.
She made these choices to prioritize her own life and ambitions.
Michelle and her brother host a podcast called "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
She mentioned that not publicizing personal moments leads to rumors about her marriage.
Michelle feels she is now able to focus on her own ambitions after years of prioritizing family.
She believes her ambition was previously limited by her roles as a wife and mother.
Michelle is now embracing her personal goals and defining her own path.
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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased after recent U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Although a ceasefire was declared, experts suggest that lasting peace will require negotiations, as further conflict is likely if discussions do not occur.
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The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, claiming significant damage.
President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran via social media.
Experts believe meaningful negotiations with Iran are necessary to prevent further conflict.
The U.S. and Iran had started nuclear talks, which halted due to the recent conflict.
The ceasefire lacks formal agreements or a timeline for mediation or compliance.
Some Iranian officials have expressed intentions to continue their nuclear program.
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The U.S. conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. President Trump and his team believe these strikes have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear program.
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The U.S. launched airstrikes targeting specific nuclear sites in Iran.
The actual damage caused to Iran’s nuclear program is not yet fully known.
President Trump claims the airstrikes have delayed Iran's nuclear activities by several years.
There is no independent verification of the extent of the damage.
The situation follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Steve Inskeep from NPR spoke with John Bolton, a former national security advisor, about U.S. military actions in Iran. They discussed how different people see the success of these actions.
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Steve Inskeep from NPR interviewed John Bolton.
John Bolton was a national security advisor during President Trump's first term.
The topic of discussion was U.S. military strikes on Iran.
They talked about how people have different opinions on how successful these strikes were.
The interview highlighted the debate over intelligence assessments related to the strikes.
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Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže talked with NPR's Steve Inskeep about how NATO and its relationships have changed under President Trump. They discussed how this affects the connection between Europe and the United States.
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Baiba Braže is the Foreign Minister of Latvia.
Steve Inskeep is a host at NPR, which is a public radio station in the United States.
They talked about the relationship between NATO (a military alliance) and the U.S. during Trump's presidency.
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is a group of countries that agree to defend each other if one is attacked.
The discussion focused on changes in how the U.S. and European countries work together.
This conversation took place on June 26, 2025.
The information was shared through public media like Facebook and email.
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