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A U.S. court ruled that President Trump's use of tariffs exceeded his emergency powers, ordering their removal. The White House appealed the decision, and a federal court allowed the tariffs to remain for now. Trump uses tariffs as a tool in trade negotiations, which has caused market uncertainty.
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A U.S. court said President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs.
The court ordered the removal of almost all tariffs within 10 days.
The White House appealed, and a federal court temporarily allowed the tariffs to stay.
Trump uses tariffs to negotiate trade deals with other countries.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, often used to protect local industries.
Trump threatened other countries with higher tariffs but often later reduced them.
Major retailers worried about higher prices for American shoppers due to tariffs.
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A U.S. appeals court has temporarily allowed President Trump to continue collecting import taxes while legal challenges proceed. The court granted this after a lower court ruled that Trump's tariffs overstepped his powers.
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A federal appeals court paused a lower court's order, allowing Trump's tariffs to continue for now.
The lower court said Trump exceeded his authority with global tariffs, calling them illegal.
Small businesses and some states have challenged these tariffs, which impact the global economy.
Trump's tariffs were partly justified as addressing issues like fentanyl smuggling.
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act was cited by Trump to impose these tariffs.
The Trump administration argues that foreign and economic policies are for political leaders, not courts, to decide.
Tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum remain unaffected due to a different law.
The case will have another hearing on June 5, and may eventually reach the Supreme Court.
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Poles are voting for a new president on Sunday in a close race between Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and conservative historian Karol Nawrocki. The president has the power to veto laws, which could impact the current pro-EU government. The election winner will depend on voter turnout in the run-off and support from voters of far-right candidates.
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Poland's presidential election will be held on Sunday.
Rafal Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are the main candidates in a tight race.
The president can veto laws, affecting the government's plans.
Karol Nawrocki opposes Donald Tusk's coalition and is likely to use veto power.
Tusk's government has struggled with vetoed laws and internal divisions.
Trzaskowski won the first round and promised to work with the government.
Attracting far-right voters could be crucial for deciding the election.
Nawrocki emphasizes traditional Catholic values and is popular in rural areas.
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Five musicians in the Mexican city of Reynosa were killed, and authorities believe drug cartel members were involved. Nine suspects from the Gulf Cartel were arrested, and investigators are trying to find out why the musicians were targeted.
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Five musicians known as Grupo Fugitivo were murdered in Reynosa, Mexico.
Mexican authorities suspect drug cartel members are responsible for the killings.
Nine members of the Gulf Cartel were arrested for murder.
The musicians were kidnapped on May 25 while traveling to a private event.
Their families received ransom demands after the kidnapping.
The musicians were aged between 20 and 40 and played regional Mexican music.
During the arrest, authorities seized nine guns and two vehicles.
The US government has issued a travel warning for the area due to crime and kidnapping risks.
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A senior Hamas official announced that the group will reject a new US proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, which was backed by Israel. The deal involved Hamas releasing hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners, but Hamas said the plan did not meet its main demands. Israel and the US were awaiting a formal response from Hamas.
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Hamas rejected a new ceasefire plan proposed by the US and backed by Israel.
The proposal included Hamas releasing 10 living hostages and 18 deceased hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire.
Hamas wants more than the proposed deal, including an end to the war.
Israel resumed its military actions against Hamas on March 18 after a two-month ceasefire ended.
Almost 4,000 people have died in Gaza in the past 10 weeks, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
The UN reports that about 600,000 people have been displaced due to the conflict.
Israel’s Prime Minister reportedly agreed to the US plan but Hamas has not given a formal response yet.
Discussions and negotiations are still ongoing between the involved parties.
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The Swiss village of Blatten was destroyed by a massive landslide caused by falling rock and ice from the Nesthorn mountain. The landslide buried the village shortly after the evacuation of its 300 residents, blocking a river and posing a flood risk. Experts point to global warming, which causes permafrost—frozen ground acting as a mountain stabilizer—to thaw, leading to such destructive events.
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The village of Blatten was recently evacuated due to instability from the nearby Nesthorn mountain.
Nine million cubic meters of rock and ice fell, completely destroying the village.
The landslide generated a significant geological impact, recorded across Switzerland.
Experts had been monitoring the area, noticing early signs such as small rock and ice slides.
The debris from the landslide blocked the River Lonza, creating a flood risk for surrounding areas.
Experts link the event to global warming, which is causing permafrost, a natural stabilizer in mountains, to thaw.
Nearby villages are now at risk of flooding from the blocked river and melting ice.
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A UN official has stated that the world must do more to deliver aid to Gaza, mentioning forced starvation in the region. Israel has alleged that Hamas takes the food aid, and accused the UN of not cooperating with their distribution efforts.
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A UN official stressed the need for more global action to deliver aid to Gaza.
The official described Gaza as being subjected to forced starvation.
Israel claimed that Hamas steals food aid meant for Gaza.
Israel accused the UN of not cooperating with military-organized aid efforts.
These statements were made during an interview with BBC's special correspondent, Fergal Keane.
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The article explains that despite Western sanctions, Russia continues to earn substantial revenue from selling fossil fuels. This income helps fund its war on Ukraine, with Russia making more money from these sales than Ukraine receives in aid from Western allies.
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Russia earns significant income from oil and gas sales, which support its military activities in Ukraine.
Since February 2022, Russia's fossil fuel exports brought in over €883 billion.
EU countries contributed €209 billion to this revenue, despite some sanctions.
In 2024, Russian fossil fuel revenues only decreased by about 5% from the previous year.
Russia's gas exports to Europe increased significantly in 2024.
The EU plans to end all Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Some Western leaders worry that limiting Russian fuel imports could raise energy prices.
Russia's fossil fuel earnings exceed the foreign aid Ukraine receives from its Western supporters.
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Kevin Jiang, a Yale graduate student, was murdered in February 2021 by Qinxuan Pan, who was unknown to authorities at first. Investigators found an unusual connection between the victim and the killer and pursued Pan across state lines before capturing him.
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Kevin Jiang was a newly engaged graduate student at Yale University.
He was killed by gunshot in February 2021.
The attacker’s name is Qinxuan Pan.
Police did not initially know the attacker.
Investigators discovered an unusual relationship between Jiang and Pan.
After the murder, Pan fled and was sought in multiple states.
Authorities conducted an interstate manhunt to catch Pan.
The story was covered by CBS News in the program "The Ivy League Murder" and its follow-up discussion "Post Mortem."
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A former assistant, testifying under the name "Mia," accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of repeated sexual assault and violent behavior during the eight years she worked for him. Mia described a fearful and controlling work environment, alleging specific incidents of violence and abuse while in his employment. Combs has denied these charges.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing allegations of sexual assault and violence from a former assistant who used the pseudonym "Mia" in court.
Mia worked for Combs between 2009 and 2017, and claims the work environment was "chaotic" and "toxic."
She said her job required her to stay close to Combs at all times, and she could not say no to him.
Mia testified Combs threw objects at her, including a computer, and was violent towards his ex-girlfriend.
She described an incident on a holiday where she and Combs' ex-girlfriend feared for their safety and hid from him.
Mia reported multiple alleged sexual assaults, one occurring on Combs' 40th birthday.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges, which include racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Mia did not originally report the abuse due to fear of Combs' influence and authority.
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The United States is aggressively revoking visas for Chinese students, affecting about 280,000 of them who study in the country. This move has caused uncertainty for students like Xiao Chen, who had her visa application denied without explanation. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the US and China, with accusations and political actions affecting international student policies.
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Approximately 280,000 Chinese students are studying in the United States.
The US announced it would "aggressively" revoke the visas of Chinese students.
Xiao Chen, a Chinese student, had her US visa application denied without a given reason.
The Trump administration tried to stop Harvard University from enrolling international students, but a court blocked this action.
Chinese students are concerned they might be stopped at US airports even if they hold valid visas.
US officials suggested that students with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or in critical fields might be affected.
Beijing has protested the US actions, calling them politically motivated and discriminatory.
Tensions between the US and China have resulted in decreased numbers of Chinese students in the US.
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In Gaza, there is chaos as people desperately look for food due to difficult access to aid. Violence and air strikes have caused deaths, and there are reports of looting as the situation worsens. The Israeli military has conducted strikes in the area, but information about specific incidents varies.
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People in north Gaza's main city are struggling to find food, leading to chaos and looting.
Seven police officers were reportedly killed by an Israeli air strike while trying to control looting.
The Israeli military has not commented on this incident but confirmed striking several targets in Gaza.
At least 44 people were killed in Gaza on one day, including 23 in a refugee camp.
The UN reported that two people were shot dead while trying to get food from a warehouse after 11 weeks of blockade.
A senior UN official said nearly 50 people were injured by gunfire at an aid center in Rafah.
The Israeli military said it fired warning shots into the air but not directly at people.
Violence and disorder have increased in Gaza, especially after Israeli air strikes targeted police officers.
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A federal judge temporarily stopped the Trump administration from taking away Harvard University's ability to have foreign students. The Department of Homeland Security gave Harvard 30 days to show it meets the requirements to host international students. This case is being closely watched by other universities and could have major effects on how schools can accept students from other countries.
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A judge blocked the Trump administration from decertifying Harvard's program to enroll foreign students.
Harvard now has 30 days to prove it meets the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme requirements, allowing it to host international students.
The Department of Homeland Security informed Harvard of their "intent to withdraw" certification if they don't comply in time.
A previous notice had already revoked Harvard's certification, leading to a lawsuit and a judicial restraining order.
The ongoing legal battle could affect other universities and many foreign students in the U.S.
Key legal questions involve if the government is targeting Harvard legally and if it's using valid reasons to revoke certification.
The case may quickly move through court levels, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.
The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment, protecting free speech, plays a central role in Harvard's legal arguments against the government's actions.
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The trial of Diego Maradona's medical team in Argentina has been declared a mistrial after a judge involved was found to have participated in a documentary about the case. The trial, originally set to conclude in July, involved charges against the medical team for allegedly causing Maradona's death by negligence.
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The trial involved seven medical team members charged with negligent homicide in Maradona's death in 2020.
A judge in the trial took part in a documentary about the case, which is against court rules.
The judge, Julieta Makintach, resigned from the case following criticism.
The trial was expected to last until July but has now been postponed.
The allegations against the medical team claim they mishandled Maradona's recovery after his brain surgery.
If found guilty, the medical team could face prison sentences of 8 to 25 years.
The mistrial resulted after nearly 50 witnesses had already testified.
A new trial date has not been set, and new judges have yet to be appointed.
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France will ban smoking in outdoor areas where children might be present starting July 1. This ban includes places like beaches, parks, and outside schools, but it does not apply to outdoor areas of cafes and bars. Breaking the ban will result in a fine, and regular police will enforce it.
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The smoking ban starts on July 1 and applies to outdoor places frequented by children.
Areas included in the ban are beaches, parks, public gardens, school areas, bus stops, and sports venues.
Outdoor areas of cafes and bars, known as terrasses, are not included in the ban.
The fine for smoking in banned areas is €135.
Electronic cigarettes are not banned, but there are plans to introduce limits on nicotine content.
As of the latest data, 23.1% of the French population smokes daily, the lowest percentage recorded.
Smoking-related illnesses cause over 75,000 deaths in France yearly.
More than 1,500 municipalities in France already have voluntary smoking bans in public places, with many beaches being smoke-free for years.
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A large piece of the Birch glacier fell into the valley near the Swiss village of Blatten, causing floods and destroying homes. The village had been evacuated due to warnings about the glacier, but one person is missing, and many houses have been flattened.
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A glacier collapse occurred near the Swiss village of Blatten.
The collapse happened at around 15:30 local time on a Wednesday.
Drone footage captured the event.
The falling glacier caused a flood and significant damage to homes.
The village was evacuated before the collapse due to concerns about the glacier's stability.
One person is reported missing following the incident.
The collapse created a large cloud of dust and mud in the area.
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Elon Musk spent about 130 days working with the Trump administration. During this time, he visited the White House with his son, criticized a government bill, and showcased a Tesla car.
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Elon Musk worked with the Trump administration for approximately 130 days.
He attended the presidential inauguration.
Musk visited the White House with his son, whom he calls 'Lil X.'
He showcased a Tesla car at the White House.
Musk criticized a government bill by describing it as "big and beautiful."
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France's National Assembly has voted to end low-emission zones, which aimed to cut city pollution. These zones required vehicles to meet certain pollution standards and were mostly in larger cities. The decision reflected differing views on balancing environmental goals with the impact on people who own older cars.
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The French National Assembly voted 98-51 to remove low-emission zones.
These zones, known as ZFEs, were set up to reduce pollution in cities.
They started in 2019 with 15 cities and expanded to all urban areas with over 150,000 people.
Cars registered before 1997 were banned, and newer cars needed a special sticker to enter these zones.
Critics argued the zones negatively affected people with older, less expensive cars.
Supporters said the zones helped reduce air pollution deaths.
The abolition process needs approval from the Senate and France's Constitutional Council.
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Former French surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec received a 20-year prison sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of people, mostly underage patients. Victims and advocates expressed disappointment that the sentence does not include preventive detention, meaning Le Scouarnec could be eligible for parole by 2032 due to time already served.
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Joel Le Scouarnec was a surgeon convicted of abusing hundreds of people over many years.
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison without preventive detention after release.
Preventive detention is a measure to keep someone in a facility for treatment even after their prison sentence.
He must serve at least two-thirds of his sentence before being considered for parole.
Le Scouarnec has already served seven years for another conviction related to child rape and sexual assault.
Victims and child advocates are upset, arguing the sentence is too light given the extent of his crimes.
French law does not currently allow for consecutive sentences, unlike in some other countries like the US.
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Turkey's civil aviation authority will fine airline passengers who stand up before the seatbelt sign is turned off after landing. This new rule started earlier this month due to several passenger complaints, and fines are estimated to be around US$70.
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Turkey now fines passengers who stand before the seatbelt sign is off after landing.
This change came after many passenger complaints about safety concerns.
The fines are expected to be around US$70, although the official guidance does not specify an amount.
Passengers must remain seated with seatbelts fastened until the seatbelt sign goes off.
Commercial airlines in Turkey are required to make announcements about this rule.
Airlines must report those who do not follow the rule to the civil aviation authority.
Turkish Airlines, Turkey's national carrier, has updated its announcement to inform passengers about the rule and possible fines.
Turkey is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
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