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Over 200 gunmen on motorbikes attacked a Niger army base near the Mali border, killing at least 34 soldiers and injuring 14. The attackers, labeled as "mercenaries," were fought off by the army, which claims to have killed many of the attackers. The attack has increased pressure on Niger's military, which is facing ongoing insurgency challenges.
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More than 200 gunmen on motorbikes attacked a Niger army base.
The attack took place near the border with Mali in the town of Banibangou.
At least 34 soldiers were killed, and 14 others were injured during the attack.
Niger's defense ministry referred to the attackers as "mercenaries."
The army reported killing "dozens of terrorists" in response.
The Niger military deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in 2023, citing security failures.
The region, near borders with Mali and Burkina Faso, is prone to jihadist attacks.
Niger has expelled French and US forces and has sought security help from Russia and Turkey.
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Last Friday, Israel launched air strikes on Iran, and Iran responded with missile attacks. Some young Iranians, who do not support their government, have mixed feelings about Israel's actions. Due to internet restrictions, it's hard for Iranians to get evacuation warnings, which makes them vulnerable during the conflict.
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Israel attacked Iran with air strikes, and Iran fired back with missiles.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged Iranians to seek freedom from their government.
Many opposition groups in Iran work from outside the country because of government crackdowns.
The Iranian government restricts internet access, making it difficult for citizens to get information.
Some young Iranians support Israel's strikes, hoping for regime change.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its leaders were targeted in the Israeli attacks.
Widespread protests in Iran have occurred over the years, notably after the death of Masha Amini.
Many protesters have been killed in Iran, with the government blaming outsiders for the unrest.
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Some Iranians are leaving Iran and going to Armenia to escape the conflict with Israel. The fighting started on June 13 with attacks from both countries. People are scared, and many are leaving Iran for safety.
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Iranians are using the Agarak border crossing to enter Armenia.
The conflict between Iran and Israel began on June 13.
Israel attacked Iran's nuclear and military sites, and Iran responded with missile attacks.
Over 657 people have died in Iran, and 24 in Israel due to the conflict.
People are fleeing Tehran due to the conflict, causing traffic jams as residents leave the city.
Some Iranians left Iran due to fear, reporting explosions and difficult living conditions.
Those traveling from Tehran to Armenia face at least a 12-hour drive.
Despite the conflict, some Iranians are choosing to return to Iran, feeling safer there.
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Niger's military leadership announced plans to take full control of a uranium mining company, Somaïr, which is mostly owned by the French company Orano. The decision is part of a larger move by Niger to gain more control over its resources and distance itself from France, while possibly aligning more with Russia.
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Niger's military junta plans to nationalize Somaïr, a uranium mining firm partly owned by the French company Orano.
Orano, owned by the French government, controls 63% of Somaïr.
Niger accuses Orano of taking more uranium than fair from Niger.
Niger is the world's seventh-largest producer of uranium with high-grade ores.
Niger's military leaders took control in 2023 and aim to manage the country's minerals more locally.
Orano has not commented on this decision but has reportedly taken legal steps against Niger.
Niger gained independence from France in 1960 but maintained uranium agreements with the country.
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The BBC decided not to air a documentary about doctors in Gaza due to concerns about appearing biased. The film, originally planned for release by an independent company, could still be released by that company, as the BBC transferred the rights back to them.
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The BBC canceled plans to show a Gaza documentary because of impartiality concerns.
The documentary, called "Gaza: Doctors Under Attack," was made by an independent production company.
The BBC planned to broadcast it in February but paused it for review.
The BBC said they wanted to ensure fair reporting on all sides of the Middle East conflict.
Basement Films, the production company, will now own the film.
The BBC considered the documentary might not meet its high impartiality standards.
Discussions with the production company to show parts of the film in news programs ended without agreement.
The BBC expressed gratitude to the doctors involved and emphasized ongoing impartial coverage of Gaza events.
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The family of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has decided to bury him in South Africa following disagreements with the Zambian government over funeral arrangements. President Hakainde Hichilema ended the national mourning period after these disputes, and Lungu's family stated they would announce the burial details for Johannesburg soon.
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Edgar Lungu served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021.
His family chose to bury him in South Africa rather than in Zambia, as planned.
President Hichilema ended the national mourning after a disagreement with Lungu's family.
Lungu's funeral was originally scheduled in Lusaka, Zambia, on a Sunday.
In his will, Lungu requested that President Hichilema not attend his funeral.
Lungu's family and Zambia's government initially agreed on a state funeral, but plans fell through.
Lungu died in South Africa while receiving medical treatment.
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Israeli forces killed 23 Palestinians near an aid site in Gaza. Witnesses reported that tanks and drones fired at crowds, and the incident is under investigation. The UNICEF and the Hamas-run health ministry expressed concerns over the situation, highlighting mass casualties and a severe lack of resources due to ongoing conflicts.
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23 Palestinians died when Israeli forces fired near an aid distribution site in Gaza.
Israeli tanks and drones targeted crowds gathered at the site.
The incident is under review by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which oversees aid distribution, said no shooting happened at its sites.
UNICEF reported issues with people accessing aid, causing casualties, and highlighted a water crisis.
More than 400 Palestinians have died in similar incidents since late May.
The UN noted a critical risk of famine in Gaza due to a three-month blockade.
In a separate event, an Israeli airstrike killed 11 people in Gaza.
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A US appeals court decided that President Trump can keep control of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. This decision overturns a previous ruling and allows around 4,000 troops to remain in the city, despite objections from local officials and the California governor.
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A US appeals court ruled that President Trump can control National Guard troops in Los Angeles.
The decision affects approximately 4,000 troops deployed in response to protests against an immigration crackdown.
Local leaders and California Governor Gavin Newsom objected, calling the troop deployment unnecessary.
The previous lower court ruling found Trump's actions illegal and ordered he return control to California’s governor, but this order was paused.
The appeals court said Trump did not need to issue the deployment order through the state governor.
The ruling allows continued deployment of troops to protect federal agents and property during immigration raids.
Governor Newsom criticized the decision, saying it was a misuse of military force against citizens.
The deployment is one of the few times a president has deployed the National Guard without a governor's consent in the last 50 years.
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The Senegalese women's basketball team's training in the US was canceled because some members didn't get visas. They will now train in Dakar, Senegal. The US has not explained why the visas were denied, but there are ongoing talks about new travel restrictions for African countries.
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Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko canceled the team's US training because some players were denied visas.
The Senegalese basketball team will now train in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
The US has not publicly stated why the visas were denied.
The US is reportedly planning new travel restrictions on 25 more African countries, including Senegal.
Earlier, the US announced travel restrictions on citizens from 12 countries, with seven of them from Africa.
Senegal’s government is working closely with the US on the visa issue.
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister expressed concerns about how the travel bans could affect potential trade deals with the US.
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A 12-year-old girl died and seven other children were hospitalized due to a food poisoning outbreak in northern France, near Saint-Quentin. Investigators are trying to identify the cause, which may be linked to E.coli bacteria but has not yet been confirmed.
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Eight children in total have been admitted to hospitals after the food poisoning outbreak.
The symptoms began around June 12 in Saint-Quentin, a town south of Lille, France.
The girl who died developed a condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) linked to kidney failure.
Health officials believe E.coli bacteria might be the cause, as it is known to cause HUS.
There is no evidence that the children shared meals or that local tap water is unsafe.
Inspectors are examining if contaminated meat may be the source of the outbreak.
Several local butchers have been closed while their products are tested.
Parents are advised to maintain strict hygiene, including washing hands and thoroughly cooking food.
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Filipino authorities are investigating claims that 34 people involved in fixing cockfighting matches disappeared three years ago and may have been killed and dumped in Taal Lake, a volcanic lake in the Philippines. One suspect has alleged their involvement in the crime, leading authorities to consider searching the lake for evidence.
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34 men accused of fixing cockfighting matches disappeared in Manila and nearby areas.
A suspect claimed on TV that the victims were killed and disposed of in Taal Lake.
Cockfighting involves betting on roosters fighting, and it is a big industry in the Philippines.
During the pandemic, many cockfights were livestreamed because in-person events were not allowed.
The government made a lot of money from these online cockfights, about 620 million pesos monthly.
After the men disappeared, online cockfights, known as "e-sabong," were banned by the former president.
The Justice Secretary has stated that divers may be deployed to search the lake for human remains.
Gambling is legal in the Philippines, though the Catholic Church opposes it.
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India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is deciding where to send the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the Air India plane crash for analysis after the incident resulted in over 270 deaths. They are considering whether to decode the recorders domestically or send them overseas due to potential damage that may complicate data extraction.
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An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing at least 270 people.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has not decided if the black boxes will be analyzed abroad.
These black boxes, also known as Enhanced Airborne Flight Recorders, were recovered on June 13 and 16.
Black boxes record important flight data and cockpit sounds to help determine crash causes.
Some reports suggest the recorders are damaged, making it hard to extract data in India.
Air India's chairman stated one engine was new, while the other was not due for maintenance until December.
Inspections of other Boeing 787 aircraft in the fleet have been completed for safety.
Air India is reducing flights on some routes to focus on safety checks and due to airspace restrictions.
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China's military criticized the UK for sending the warship HMS Spey through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a provocation that threatens peace. The UK said the patrol was planned and followed international law. This was the first British naval patrol in the area in four years, coinciding with a larger UK deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.
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China called the UK warship HMS Spey's passage through the Taiwan Strait a "provocation."
The UK says the patrol was planned and followed international law.
This was the first patrol by a British naval vessel in the Taiwan Strait in four years.
China claims Taiwan as its own and opposes actions that it sees as threatening its control.
Taiwan praised the patrol for supporting free navigation in the Taiwan Strait.
The UK aircraft carrier group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is part of a large deployment in the Indo-Pacific.
The UK deployment involves about 4,000 military personnel and will include operations with countries such as the US and India.
China continues military activities in the region and recently conducted joint drills with aircraft carriers near Japan.
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Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki has been in power for 32 years and has not held elections, despite initial promises of a democratic system. Initially seen as a reformist leader, his presidency has shifted towards a more centralized rule, especially after postponing elections indefinitely following a war with Ethiopia.
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Isaias Afwerki became Eritrea's president 32 years ago.
He never faced an election during his time in power.
Isaias first gained attention as a leader when Eritrea defeated Ethiopia in 1991.
Initially, he promised a democratic system and received international praise.
A new constitution was ratified in 1997, but elections were postponed after a war with Ethiopia in 1998.
Critics, including former allies, accused him of abusing power and becoming more authoritarian.
In March 2001, senior officials called for implementing the constitution and holding elections.
Eritrea experienced some early democratic openness, but this ended by September 2001.
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Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, is dealing with corruption investigations involving his Socialist party, PSOE. Although Sánchez himself is not directly implicated, several close associates have been, leading to calls for his resignation. The investigations also extend to family members and other close connections, who deny any wrongdoing.
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Pedro Sánchez leads the Socialist party (PSOE) in Spain.
Sánchez's party is facing corruption investigations, including its secretary, Santos Cerdán.
Santos Cerdán resigned and will face the Supreme Court on June 25.
The investigations involve alleged commissions paid by companies for public contracts.
Former PSOE official José Luis Ábalos and advisor Koldo García are also implicated.
Sánchez's wife and brother face separate legal investigations.
Sánchez argues that the investigations are part of a political campaign against him.
The opposition is calling for Sánchez to resign over these scandals.
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An elderly man accidentally drove his car down Rome's famous Spanish Steps, becoming stuck partway. He was on his way to work and tested negative for alcohol. Emergency services used a crane to remove the vehicle from the landmark.
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An 81-year-old man drove his car onto the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.
The Spanish Steps are a well-known landmark and not meant for cars.
The driver was headed to work when the incident happened.
Police confirmed the driver had not been drinking alcohol.
Emergency services used a crane to safely remove the car.
The incident is a rare event involving a major monument in a busy city.
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Iran's deputy foreign minister has told the BBC that if the US joins Israeli military actions, it could worsen the conflict in the Middle East. Tensions have risen after Israeli and Iranian military strikes, with discussions about potential US involvement, and ongoing diplomatic negotiations being complicated by ongoing hostilities.
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Iran's deputy foreign minister stated US involvement in Israeli strikes would worsen regional conflict.
The comments were made following an attack on an Israeli hospital during an Iranian missile strike.
Israel claimed to hit Iranian nuclear sites in response.
The US is considering involvement in the conflict, with a decision expected within two weeks.
Iran claims its attacks are self-defense under an international law article.
Iran and the US had been close to a nuclear deal before recent escalations.
Diplomatic talks are ongoing, but Iran states it will not negotiate while under attack.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported Iran has uranium close to weapons-grade purity.
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The White House announced that President Trump will decide in the next two weeks whether the US will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision considers possible negotiations with Iran and the prevention of Iran developing a nuclear weapon. Diplomatic talks continue as tensions rise in the region.
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President Trump plans to decide within two weeks about US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
The announcement was made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Trump is considering the situation due to potential negotiations with Iran.
The main concern is preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Iran's deputy foreign minister warned that US involvement would worsen the situation in the region.
Trump has not confirmed any plans and maintains strategic ambiguity about his intentions.
Diplomatic talks are ongoing between US and Iranian representatives.
Trump is reportedly contemplating strikes on Iran's Fordo nuclear site, which Iran claims is for civilian use.
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The Trump administration has stopped funding a part of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that specifically helps LGBTQ young people. The remaining 988 Lifeline will continue to offer mental health support for all callers, but there will no longer be a specific focus on LGBTQ youth. This decision affects the services offered by organizations like The Trevor Project, which has supported LGBTQ youth.
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The Trump administration ended funding for the LGBTQ youth option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The general 988 Lifeline will still offer help to anyone who calls, texts, or chats.
The Trevor Project was involved in providing these specific LGBTQ services.
Officials stated that the LGBTQ option encouraged "radical gender ideology."
Legislation passed in 2020 required the 988 Lifeline to provide services for at-risk groups, including LGBTQ people.
LGBTQ youth are more likely to consider or attempt suicide compared to their peers.
The services will now focus on serving all callers, without a separate option for LGBTQ youth.
The plan to end dedicated services comes during international Pride Month.
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Police in Budapest have banned the city’s Pride march planned for June 28, but the city’s mayor has promised it will still happen. The mayor argues that the event, called the "Day of Freedom," falls outside the rules on public gatherings. The decision is part of a larger conflict involving Hungary’s government, which has passed laws limiting such events under child protection guidelines.
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The Budapest Pride march scheduled for June 28 has been banned by police.
Budapest’s mayor, Gergely Karacsony, promises the event will still take place, calling it the "Day of Freedom."
The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, opposes the Pride march, citing child protection laws.
A new law allows police to fine participants identified with facial recognition software.
The mayor argues that the event doesn’t violate rules on public gatherings.
Participants from Hungary and other countries are expected for the event.
Human rights groups are advising participants not to pay fines immediately and to seek appeals.
Hungary's Supreme Court has previously ruled against attempts to ban similar events.
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