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Julius Malema, a South African politician known for his controversial views, has been banned from entering the UK. The UK government stated that his entry was "non-conducive to the public good" due to his support for Hamas and his past comments about violence.
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Julius Malema is a politician from South Africa.
He is the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party.
The UK government denied his entry, labeling it as not beneficial to the public.
Reasons cited include his support for Hamas and violent statements.
This is the second time Malema has been denied entry to the UK in two months.
Malema's party criticized the ban, calling it a suppression of democratic discussion.
The UK said Malema has no right to appeal this decision.
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A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a large fireball during a flight test at Massey's Testing Center in Texas. The company reported that no one was hurt and there were no dangers to nearby communities.
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The explosion happened during a flight test preparation.
It occurred on Wednesday night around 11 pm at Massey's Testing Center in Texas.
SpaceX stated that no injuries resulted from the explosion.
The company assured that there were no hazards to the nearby communities.
SpaceX requested people not to approach the testing area.
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New Zealand has paused funding to the Cook Islands due to new agreements the Cook Islands made with China covering various sectors like infrastructure and tourism. New Zealand wants the Cook Islands to take steps to rebuild trust before funding resumes, while the Cook Islands is eager to address these concerns.
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New Zealand halted NZ$18.2 million in funding to the Cook Islands.
The funding pause relates to new agreements the Cook Islands signed with China.
The agreements cover areas including infrastructure, tourism, technology, and deep-sea mineral exploration.
New Zealand was surprised by these agreements and is asking for steps to restore trust.
The Cook Islands government expressed a desire to quickly address New Zealand's concerns.
Protest and political challenges occurred in the Cook Islands due to the China deals.
New Zealand has a special relationship with the Cook Islands, providing defense and foreign affair support.
Many Cook Islanders hold New Zealand passports and have close cultural ties with New Zealand.
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Air India is dealing with the aftermath of a recent crash that killed at least 270 people. This accident has occurred during a critical time as the airline, owned by the Tata Group, was in the process of improving its operations and reputation after being privatized. The crash has created challenges for the airline, including passenger concerns and potential disruptions to its turnaround plans.
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An Air India crash recently killed at least 270 people.
Investigators from different countries are working to determine the cause of the crash.
The Tata Group owns Air India and was working on improving the airline after buying it from the government in 2022.
The airline had begun showing improvements, like making a profit, delivering better services, and upgrading its fleet.
The crash has led to fears and concerns among passengers, with some canceling bookings.
Air India is facing challenges including dealing with legal, insurance, and reputation issues due to the crash.
Comparisons are being made to Malaysia Airlines, which took a long time to recover financially after crashes in 2014.
Air India has started canceling some international flights in response to the recent issues.
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The US Federal Reserve decided to keep its key interest rate steady at 4.3% for the fourth time, despite concerns about economic growth and inflation. President Trump has urged for a rate cut, but the Fed remains independent in its decision-making.
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The Fed kept interest rates at 4.3%, unchanged since December.
This marks the fourth time in a row that the Fed has not adjusted the rates.
At least 33 Palestinians, including 11 seeking aid, were killed in Gaza due to Israeli gunfire and airstrikes, according to rescuers and medics. The Israeli military stated they fired warning shots when a group approached them and acknowledged ongoing operations in the area.
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Among the dead were 11 people reportedly killed while trying to get aid in Gaza.
Israeli military confirmed firing warning shots due to a perceived threat, but they said they were not aware of any injuries.
Additional Israeli airstrikes killed 19 people in different areas of Gaza, according to the civil defense agency.
The health ministry in Gaza reported at least 140 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Witnesses claimed Israeli tanks and drones fired on crowds near a World Food Programme site.
Since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation opened aid centers on May 26, almost 400 people have died trying to get aid.
The UN and other aid groups have opposed the new aid system, stating it goes against humanitarian principles.
The US and Israel support the GHF system, claiming it stops aid from being stolen by Hamas.
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A video at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Nigeria showed female students being checked to see if they were wearing bras before exams, causing widespread concern. The university has a dress code policy purportedly to keep a distraction-free environment, but this method has been criticized for violating students' rights. The university administration has not publicly commented, but student leaders mentioned exploring other ways to enforce the dress code.
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Female students at Olabisi Onabanjo University were checked for wearing bras before exams.
The incident sparked concern as a video of the checks went viral.
The university claims the dress code aims to maintain a distraction-free environment.
Critics have called the method sexist and a violation of personal rights.
Human Rights Network suggests that students could take legal action against the university.
The students' union is looking for different methods to enforce the dress code.
The university was founded in 1982 and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2001.
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A missile strike hit a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, destroying 35 apartments and killing 23 people. The attack was part of a broader wave of strikes on the city, causing significant damage and injuries.
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A cruise missile destroyed a part of a residential building in Kyiv's Solomianskyi neighborhood.
The attack resulted in 23 deaths in the building and at least 30 fatalities across Ukraine.
More than 440 drones and 32 missiles were reportedly used in the wave of attacks by Russia.
The strike on Kyiv lasted for nine hours, marking one of the worst since the full-scale invasion began.
Over 100 people were injured in Kyiv, with injuries ranging from cuts to severe internal harm.
Many injured were treated at the 12th Kyiv City Clinical Hospital, including a woman with an open head injury.
The building attack caused considerable distress, with residents struggling to escape amid chaos and debris.
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In Tamra, northern Israel, a missile strike killed four members of Kasem Abu al-Hija's family. The tragedy highlights the lack of public bomb shelters in Arab-majority areas in Israel, which has caused ongoing frustration among residents about unequal safety measures.
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A missile hit a house in Tamra, Israel, killing four family members of Kasem Abu al-Hija.
Tamra is an Arab-majority town with no public bomb shelters for its 38,000 residents.
A video surfaced showing people celebrating the event, which was met with widespread condemnation, including from Israel's President.
There is a stark contrast in shelter availability between Tamra and the nearby Jewish-majority town Karmiel.
In Israel, about a quarter of the population lacks access to proper shelters, with a higher percentage in non-Jewish areas.
Many in Tamra do not have access to a personal safe room, often having to share with neighbors.
Israeli Arabs, also known as Palestinian citizens, make up a fifth of the country's population and report discrimination issues.
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A 22-year-old man and two assistants in the Czech Republic have been charged for running a dental clinic without a license. They treated many patients using online instructions for procedures like root canals, and they have pleaded guilty to several charges.
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A 22-year-old man pretended to be a dentist and ran a clinic without a proper license.
He and two assistants, a 50-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, were involved.
They performed dental operations, including complex procedures like root canals.
The clinic operated in their home in Havlickuv Brod for two years.
All three individuals have pleaded guilty to charges including money laundering and attempted assault.
They treated dozens of patients and earned four million Czech koruna.
Police have not confirmed if any patients complained about their treatment.
The Czech Republic sees about ten fake dentist cases reported annually, according to the president of the Czech dental chamber.
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Thousands of people are leaving Tehran because of Israeli airstrikes, and many are worried about what will happen next. Although some services like electricity and water are still available, food shortages are becoming common, and many shops are closing. The roads are less crowded now, but there is widespread fear of further attacks.
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Many people are fleeing Tehran due to Israeli airstrikes.
US President Donald Trump advised people in Tehran to evacuate.
Commercial and military sites in Tehran have been targeted by airstrikes.
Food supplies in the city are running low, and many shops have shut down.
Electricity and water are still available, but petrol shortages are evident.
Roads out of Tehran are becoming less congested as more people leave.
There is fear of radioactive contamination near nuclear sites targeted by strikes.
Iranians are increasingly using foreign Persian-language TV channels for news updates.
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A British man named Vishwashkumar Ramesh, who survived a tragic Air India plane crash, attended his brother's funeral in India. His brother, Ajay, did not survive the crash, which killed at least 270 people. Ramesh, the only survivor from the crash, tried to rescue his brother but was later guided to safety by Satinder Singh Sandhu, an ambulance supervisor.
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Vishwashkumar Ramesh was the only survivor of an Air India plane crash.
The crash happened shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
At least 270 people died in the crash, including passengers and people on the ground.
Ramesh carried his brother Ajay's coffin at the funeral in Diu, India.
Ambulance supervisor Satinder Singh Sandhu helped guide Ramesh to safety.
Ramesh attempted to re-enter the crash site to find his brother.
Ramesh was injured and spent several days in the hospital following the crash.
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President Trump is thinking about joining Israel in military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. This comes after ongoing conflict and exchanges of strikes between Israel and Iran. Trump has expressed frustration with the stalled progress in reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran and has made strong statements on social media.
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President Trump is considering using US military power in strikes against Iran's nuclear sites.
Iran and Israel have been exchanging strikes for six days.
Trump's actions follow his dissatisfaction with the lack of progress on a nuclear deal with Iran.
Trump had previously left a nuclear agreement with Iran in 2018.
He expressed a desire for a diplomatic solution earlier but is showing signs of changing his approach.
Trump's social media posts included threats towards Iran's leader and a call for "unconditional surrender."
Iran's leader, Ali Khamenei, rejected the idea of surrendering and warned against US military action.
Tensions have increased as the US has shifted military resources, including 30 jets, closer to Iran.
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Gilbert Deya, a well-known Kenyan televangelist who claimed to help women have "miracle" babies, died in a car crash. The accident involved multiple vehicles near Kisumu, Kenya, injuring at least 30 people. Deya had faced child-trafficking charges in the past but was acquitted in 2023 due to lack of evidence.
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Gilbert Deya was a televangelist from Kenya known for claiming he could help infertile women conceive through prayer.
Deya died in a road accident near Kisumu, Kenya, when his vehicle collided with a university bus and another car.
At least 30 people were injured in the crash, including Deya's wife and 15 students from the bus.
Deya gained fame in the early 2000s for his "miracle" baby claims, which led to controversies and legal troubles.
He was linked to alleged child trafficking and was extradited from the UK to Kenya but was acquitted in 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
Deya moved to London in the 1990s and started Gilbert Deya Ministries, which faced multiple investigations in the UK.
His wife, Mary Deya, was jailed in 2011 for stealing a baby and falsely claiming it was her own.
Deya continued his religious work until his death and remained a controversial figure.
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Silvia Delgado, a former defense lawyer for drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, was elected as a judge in Mexico's first judicial elections. Delgado's candidacy was controversial, with accusations of ties to organized crime, which she denied.
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Silvia Delgado was part of the legal team defending Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Delgado was elected as a local criminal judge in Ciudad Juárez, near the US-Mexico border.
Her election was part of Mexico's first-ever judicial elections, held on June 1.
A transparency organization alleged links between Delgado and organized crime, which she denied.
El Chapo was extradited to the US in 2017 and convicted of drug trafficking in 2019.
The election followed a reform aimed at making the judiciary more democratic.
Voter turnout was 13%, the lowest in any federal vote in Mexico.
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the election a success despite low turnout.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano in Indonesia, erupted and sent an ash cloud over 11 kilometers into the sky. Authorities have not reported any injuries but have set the highest alert level and told people to stay at least 7 kilometers away from the crater.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is a volcano located on the island of Flores in Indonesia.
The volcano erupted, spewing an ash cloud more than 11 kilometers (about 6.8 miles) high.
No casualties have been reported from the eruption.
Authorities raised the alert to the highest level due to the eruption.
Residents and visitors have been advised to avoid going within 7 kilometers (about 4.3 miles) of the volcano's crater.
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The G7 summit in Canada, led by Mark Carney, was disrupted by the Israel-Iran conflict and the early exit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite these disruptions, the leaders issued a joint statement urging peace in the Middle East, while discussions around Ukraine and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance were also significant.
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The G7 summit included leaders from Italy, the US, France, Germany, the UK, Canada, and Japan.
U.S. President Trump left the summit early due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
The leaders released a statement calling for reduced hostilities in the Middle East but did not specifically call for an Israel-Iran ceasefire.
Discussions on Ukraine led to new aid from Canada, but there was no strong joint statement of support due to U.S. resistance.
Indian Prime Minister Modi's presence at the summit was contentious among some Canadian groups.
After Trump's departure, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent represented the United States at the summit.
The summit's agenda was overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Australia will start allowing sexually active gay and bisexual men to donate blood and plasma by lifting previous restrictions. The change, set to begin next month, aims to increase the supply of plasma and aligns with similar updates in the UK and US.
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Australia will lift the ban next month, allowing more people to donate blood and plasma.
Old rules mostly banned sexually active gay and bisexual men from donating.
Australia is the first country to remove all sexual activity-based restrictions on plasma donation.
The changes will enlarge the donor pool by an estimated 625,000 people.
New rules mean most people in stable relationships of six months or more can donate, regardless of gender or sexuality.
Donors will now be asked if they had anal sex with new or multiple partners.
People taking HIV prevention drug PrEP can donate plasma but not blood.
Lifeblood states the new rules won't affect the safety of blood and plasma supplies.
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In Minnesota, Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed by a man posing as a police officer. The attack, seen as politically motivated, also injured another lawmaker and has shaken Minnesota's reputation for being peaceful and respectful. The suspect was caught following the state's largest-ever search.
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Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed by a person pretending to be a police officer.
The attack took place early on Saturday morning.
Another Democratic lawmaker, John Hoffman, and his wife were also injured but are expected to recover.
The suspect, Vance Boelter, was captured after a large search operation.
The incident has affected Minnesota’s image for being polite and respectful, a concept known as "Minnesota nice."
Political violence is noted to be increasing across the United States.
Over 300 politically motivated violent acts have occurred since January 2021.
Despite fears, there was no significant violence around the November 2024 presidential election.
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