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• South Korea banned the sale of dog meat for consumption, with the law taking full effect by February 2027.
• The ban affects many farmers who have relied on dog meat trade for their livelihoods.
• There are around 500,000 dogs currently on meat farms, with no clear plan for rehoming them.
• Farmers face challenges selling dogs due to stigma and the large size of breeds preferred by meat farms.
• Authorities say local governments will take care of surrendered dogs by placing them in shelters, but rehoming is difficult.
• The dog meat industry and related groups have expressed concern about the lack of support for transition and enforcement of the ban.

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• Trump shared a congratulatory message from NATO's Mark Rutte after attacking Iran.
• Rutte praised Trump for taking decisive action against Iran's nuclear facilities.
• Trump and Rutte have had past disagreements about NATO's defense commitments.
• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was established after the U.S. attack.
• U.S. officials say the bombing only set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months.
• There is still uncertainty about Iran's enriched uranium supplies.
• U.S. military intelligence suggests the damage to Iran's nuclear sites was less severe than claimed.
• The ceasefire remains fragile, with potential for future instability in the region.

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• Indira Gandhi declared an Emergency in India on June 25, 1975.
• Civil liberties were suspended, and the press was censored.
• Over 110,000 people, including major political figures, were arrested.
• The Emergency began after a court found Gandhi guilty of election malpractice.
• A controversial family planning program led to the sterilization of about 11 million people.
• Massive slum demolitions displaced around 700,000 people in Delhi.
• Opposition leaders were jailed, and courts offered little resistance.
• A court verdict jeopardized Gandhi's political status, prompting the Emergency declaration.

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• A US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel started at 04:00 GMT on a Tuesday.
• The ceasefire was initially violated by both sides but held later in the day.
• Iran's Red Crescent Society reported that four ambulance workers died due to Israeli military strikes.
• Iran's Health Ministry reported 610 deaths from Israeli strikes over 12 days.
• An Israeli soldier was killed by a missile launched from Iran, along with three others in the same attack.
• Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu complied with US President Trump's call to halt further attacks.
• Several countries, including Syria, Qatar, and Iraq, reopened their airspace after the ceasefire.
• Iranian President Pezeshkian declared the end of the conflict, calling it a "total victory" for Iran.

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• The US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities caused oil prices to rise sharply.
• Iran responded by attacking the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
• Oil prices fell on Tuesday when Iran paused further military actions.
• The Strait of Hormuz is essential for global oil trade, handling 20% of the world's oil supply.
• Iran's parliament proposed closing the Strait, but the final decision is up to the Supreme National Security Council.
• If the Strait is closed, oil prices could rise significantly, with potential forecasts of $80 to $110 per barrel.
• There is extra oil production capacity in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which can temporarily lessen any supply issues.
• Iran produces 4% of the world’s oil, with China buying nearly 90% of it due to global sanctions.

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• England chased a target of 371 runs to win against India in the first Test match.
• This successful run chase is the 10th highest in Test match history.
• Ben Duckett scored 149 runs, achieving the second-highest fourth-innings score by an English opener.
• Duckett and Zak Crawley built a 188-run partnership, the second-highest opening stand for England in a fourth innings.
• Joe Root and Jamie Smith secured the final runs needed for England to win.
• India scored five centuries during the match but lost despite having strong first innings.
• England's final innings began at 21 runs and they chased down the target on the last day.
• India experienced two collapses in their batting order, which disrupted their total run score potential.

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• President Trump is in the Netherlands for a NATO summit.
• There is a ceasefire between Iran and Israel at the moment.
• Israel reported significant damage to Iran's nuclear program.
• A new U.S. assessment suggests Iran’s nuclear sites are not as damaged as previously stated.
• The U.S. bombing targeted three Iranian nuclear sites.

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• Geoff Bennett conducted interviews with Aaron David Miller and Holly Dagres.
• Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
• Miller has experience working for the U.S. State Department.
• Holly Dagres is a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
• Dagres curates a newsletter called "The Iranist," focused on Iranian issues.
• The discussion focused on Israel's conflict with Iran and how the U.S. is involved.

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• A 12-day conflict took place between Israel and Iran, with the involvement of the United States.
• The U.S. conducted airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
• Iran responded by launching missiles at a U.S. airbase in Qatar.
• A ceasefire was announced, but shortly after, Israel retaliated against Iran for missile threats.
• Israel claims it defended itself against potential nuclear threats from Iran.
• Iran and Israel disagree on the events leading to the ceasefire.
• Both countries have heightened military alertness, with ongoing regional tension.
• The ceasefire is holding for now, despite earlier breaches and accusations from both sides.

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• Emma Raducanu won her match in Eastbourne after receiving "some really bad news."
• A new sprint athlete, Gout Gout, is being compared to Usain Bolt.
• Lancashire's cricket team scored a record 639-9 against Kent, with three players making centuries.
• Moorlands School in Leeds will close on 31 December after 127 years of operation.
• Phil Spencer placed fourth in the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship, the highest for a British competitor.
• Queens Park Rangers head coach Marti Cifuentes has left the club.
• Dundee University will get an additional £40 million in funding with specific conditions.
• The Ministry of Justice announced £14 million for repairs to a crown court as part of a national maintenance plan.

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• President Trump stated that the U.S. and Israel worked together to destroy Iran's nuclear program.
• Analysts think Iran could have shifted its uranium stockpiles to other locations.
• Trust levels are low among countries involved in diplomacy with Iran.
• Diplomatic efforts regarding Iran's nuclear program face challenges.
• The information was reported by NPR’s Michele Kelemen.

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• Global crude oil prices have decreased recently.
• Markets think that a long war in the Middle East is not expected.
• The U.S. has boosted its domestic oil production.
• Increased U.S. oil production shields the country from global oil price changes.
• The situation involves the Middle East, a major oil-producing region.

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• Marti Cifuentes left his position as head coach of Queens Park Rangers.
• Charlotte Healy, previously an assistant at Manchester United, is now the head coach of Bristol City in the Women's Super League 2.
• Dundee University will receive an additional £40 million with certain conditions required for the funding.
• The Ministry of Justice announced a £14 million repair project for a crown court.
• Carlisle United has signed forward David Ajiboye from Peterborough United.

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• Iran launched missiles at a US military base in Qatar on Monday.
• This attack was in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday.
• Many airlines have cancelled, delayed, or rerouted flights due to safety concerns.
• Qatar temporarily closed its airspace, impacting flights by Qatar Airways.
• Middle East airlines like Emirates and Gulf Air suspended or altered service to certain destinations.
• US President Donald Trump announced a truce between Iran and Israel late Monday.
• Despite some airspace reopening, uncertainty about Iranian airspace persists.
• Major airlines like Singapore Airlines and British Airways suspended flights to the region for several days.

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• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran started on a Tuesday after weeks of intense air strikes.
• The conflict began on June 13 with Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
• The fighting resulted in the deaths of at least 610 people in Iran and 28 people in Israel.
• Many civilians in Tehran were displaced during the conflict, with some returning cautiously home.
• Iranian civilians are skeptical about the ceasefire lasting and fear future attacks.
• The United States President, at the time, talked about peace but also mentioned regime change in Iran.
• Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful, while Israel and the US have accused it of developing nuclear weapons.

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• U.S. airstrikes targeted three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday night.
• The Defense Intelligence Agency found that Iran's nuclear program was only set back a few months.
• Some U.S. officials, including Virginia Senator Mark Warner, question the administration's strategy.
• A planned Senate briefing on the situation was postponed.
• The White House disputes the intelligence report, claiming major damage to nuclear sites.
• A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was announced by President Trump the day before assessments were released.
• Iran maintains it will continue its nuclear activities despite the airstrikes.
• Bunker-buster bombs were used, but experts say the strikes did not destroy Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

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• Residents in Beersheba were alerted by missile alarms early Tuesday morning.
• People took shelter in safe rooms, specially designed secure areas in buildings.
• An Iranian missile hit a residential block, causing it to partially collapse.
• Four people died in the attack while they were in their safe rooms.
• Israeli medics and military personnel responded to assist and clean up.
• Both Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire but accused one another of violations.
• Local residents expressed doubt about the ceasefire's stability.
• Volunteers helped clean debris as residents started assessing the damage.

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• A ceasefire between Iran and Israel started after 12 days of military strikes.
• Iran's health minister reported 606 deaths, but other groups estimate it could be twice as much.
• Many Iranians are worried about safety, political change, and economic hardships due to sanctions.
• There were at least 901 executions in Iran last year amid intensified crackdowns on dissent.
• The Iranian government limits journalists’ access, so reports depend on communication apps like WhatsApp.
• The ceasefire was quickly challenged by accusations of violations from both Iran and Israel.
• Israeli forces claimed to intercept missiles from Iran, which Iran denied.
• The ceasefire was announced by Donald Trump and experienced immediate strain with reports of explosions in northern Iran.