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U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader traded threats amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as efforts to maintain a ceasefire deal struggle. Talks are continuing with mediation from Oman and Qatar, but tensions remain high over control and use of the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump threatened more missile attacks on Iran in response to threats against his life.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iranians will continue to seek revenge for his father’s death.
The conflict intensified after attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas trade.
Iran insists on controlling the strait and charges fees for ships passing through, opposing the global view of it as international waters.
The U.S. ended waivers allowing Iran to sell crude oil in U.S. dollars, citing Iran’s attacks on ships.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Oman for talks, with Qatar also involved in mediation efforts.
The fighting and control over the strait have impacted global energy markets by causing oil price spikes.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister expressed hope that a solution could be reached soon between Iran and Oman.
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Iran and Oman held talks about the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and other countries. Iran's new supreme leader promised revenge for early war strikes, while President Trump warned of more missile attacks. The Strait of Hormuz is a key oil shipping route, and tensions there have increased fears of wider conflict.
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Iran and Oman's foreign ministers met to discuss security and safe ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed revenge for attacks that started the war on February 28.
President Trump warned Iran with threats of missile strikes in response to threats against him.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major waterway where about 20% of global oil and natural gas was transported before the war.
Iran demands control over the strait and wants to charge ships passing through it, which is disputed internationally.
The U.S. suggests ships travel through a southern route in Oman’s waters to avoid conflict areas.
Iran accused the U.S. of breaking an interim deal by ending exemptions that allowed Iran to sell oil in U.S. dollars.
Recent attacks have caused deaths and injuries in Iran, and other Gulf states may have launched strikes against Iran to prevent further attacks.
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The James Hunter Six performed the song "Here and Now" on CBS News Saturday Sessions. James Hunter is a Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for his strong voice and songwriting skills.
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The James Hunter Six is a music group led by James Hunter.
James Hunter has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
He is recognized for his R&B music style.
The group performed "Here and Now" on CBS News Saturday Sessions.
The performance is available to watch on the CBS News app and website.
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The U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Syria from the U.S. "state sponsor of terrorism" list. This decision is expected to help Syria rejoin the international economy and attract foreign investment after years of sanctions related to the previous Assad government and conflict.
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Syria was on the U.S. "state sponsor of terrorism" list since 1979 due to its support for armed groups and use of chemical weapons.
Sanctions hurt Syria’s economy, freezing it out of international trade and investment.
President Trump announced the removal of Syria from this terrorism list in 2025.
The removal aims to remove a major obstacle for international banks and companies to work with Syria.
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who replaced Assad in 2024, has worked to remove his own sanctions and build trust internationally.
Al-Sharaa has distanced his administration from al-Qaeda-linked groups and pledged to fight ISIS.
Previous U.S. sanctions like the Caesar Act did not fully revive Syria’s economy.
Syrians are hopeful but cautious about economic improvements following the sanctions change.
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Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, has nominated businessman Vasile Tofan as the new prime minister. Tofan’s main goal is to improve the economy and work toward Moldova joining the European Union by 2028.
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Vasile Tofan is 44 years old and has no previous government experience.
He is a senior partner at the investment firm Horizon Capital.
The previous prime minister, Alexandru Munteanu, resigned earlier in the month.
Moldova’s governing party, the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), supports Tofan’s nomination.
Tofan has 15 days to present his government plan and cabinet choices to Moldova’s parliament for approval.
He aims to keep most current cabinet members to ensure government programs continue smoothly.
Tofan wants to balance fast reforms with stability to meet deadlines for Moldova’s EU membership process.
Moldova is located between Ukraine and Romania and has both Romanian- and Russian-speaking populations.
Political power in Moldova has often shifted between groups favoring ties with Europe and those favoring closer relations with Russia.
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Train enthusiasts enjoy watching old steam locomotives that are still running today. These trains, like the Union Pacific engines built in 1941, help people remember and appreciate the history of railroads in America.
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Train lovers are interested in old steam locomotives.
Union Pacific has locomotives that were first built in 1941.
These trains are sometimes called "moving museums" because they show historical railroad technology.
People enjoy seeing these trains travel over bridges and curves.
The trains represent a part of American railroad history.
Watching steam locomotives connects people with the past.
This interest is part of a hobby called trainspotting.
The CBS News article features these trains and their fans.
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Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing six people and injuring many others. The strikes hit Kyiv and other cities, damaging buildings and putting Ukraine’s air defence system under pressure.
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Russia used over 120 drones and 12 missiles in the overnight attacks on Ukraine.
Six people died, including a young girl in the city of Sumy.
Twelve people were wounded in Kyiv, including two children.
Some missiles hit before air raid alerts sounded, making it harder for people to take cover.
Ukraine's air defence shot down many targets but struggled against ballistic missiles.
President Zelensky asked allies for more military aid, including permission to produce Patriot missile systems.
Russia said it targeted military and seaport facilities, denying attacks on civilians.
Ukraine retaliated by attacking oil refineries in southern Russia with drones.
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla for the first time in over four years. This meeting happened after a week of issues related to security arrangements in the United Kingdom.
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Prince Harry and Meghan had not met King Charles III and Queen Camilla for more than four years.
The visit took place in the United Kingdom.
There was recent controversy about security efforts related to the couple.
The meeting came shortly after these security concerns were publicized.
King Charles III is the current king of the United Kingdom.
Queen Camilla is King Charles III’s wife.
Prince Harry is the son of King Charles III.
Meghan holds the title Duchess of Sussex.
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A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian group in Congo has tested positive for Ebola during a large outbreak. Health agencies are working together to stop the virus from spreading and to find people who had close contact with the infected person.
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A U.S. citizen in Congo tested positive for Ebola, according to the U.S. CDC.
Congo is facing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded in Africa, with over 1,800 confirmed cases and 648 deaths.
The Ebola strain in this outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
Cases have also been confirmed in neighboring Uganda.
Efforts to control the outbreak have been difficult due to lack of funding, attacks on health centers, and conflict in eastern Congo.
Previously, an American doctor in Congo also tested positive and was treated in Germany.
A plan to send Ebola-exposed Americans to a facility in Kenya was stopped by a Kenyan court.
New clinical trials for Ebola treatment have recently started in Congo.
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Algeria and Mali have restored their diplomatic relations after more than a year of tension. Both countries have sent back their ambassadors and reopened their airspace for flights between them.
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Algeria will return its ambassador to Mali.
Algeria has reopened its airspace for civilian and military planes traveling to and from Mali.
Mali has responded by taking similar steps and confirming the return of its ambassador to Algeria.
The diplomatic break began in April last year after Algeria said it shot down a Malian drone that entered its airspace, which Mali denies.
This dispute affected security cooperation in the Sahel region, where Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger face attacks from armed groups linked to ISIS and al-Qaeda.
Algeria had been mediating peace talks between the Malian government and Tuareg rebels but paused this role during the dispute.
Algeria’s foreign minister supports Mali’s territorial integrity and opposes terrorism.
The security challenges in the Sahel are partly linked to weapons left behind after the 2011 overthrow of Libya’s leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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Heavy rain and flooding in Missouri forced over 200 children and staff from a summer camp to be evacuated by helicopter. Rescuers also helped about 20 people stranded after a building collapsed at a campground, and emergency teams continue to respond as more rain is expected.
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More than 200 people at Camp Taum Sauk were airlifted by Black Hawk helicopters due to flooding.
About 20 people at Bearcat Getaway campground were rescued after a building gave way.
Three individuals trapped in trees along the Black River were rescued safely.
A woman is missing in Crawford County after her flooded home was swept away.
The area received 6 to 12 inches of rain from multiple thunderstorms.
Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
Several major roads are flooded or damaged, making travel unsafe.
The Black River is rising and expected to reach record levels near Annapolis, Missouri.
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Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Missouri, resulting in one death and forcing over 200 summer campers to be rescued by helicopter. The flooding affected multiple states, with officials warning of more thunderstorms and flash floods as storms moved south.
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A woman in Missouri died after her home was swept away in floodwaters.
Over 200 children and staff were rescued from a flooded summer camp by the Army National Guard using helicopters.
Flooding caused road closures and downed power lines in eastern Tennessee.
Severe weather stretched from southern Missouri to parts of the Ohio and Tennessee river valleys.
Officials warned of more heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding in the coming days.
A building collapsed at another campground near the Black River due to floodwaters and heavy weight on the roof.
The governor declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
The Black River was expected to reach its highest level ever, causing ongoing flood risks.
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Police found the body of a man inside a suitcase in a wooded area near Borstal after a report of a possible murder in Wandsworth. Two men were arrested in connection with the case, and a third man was released on bail.
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Police were called to Kingfisher Court in Wandsworth at 10:55 pm on Thursday about a possible murder.
No one was found at the flats, but police began an investigation after suspecting harm had occurred.
Two men, aged 27 and 32, went to a police station in Kent on Friday and were arrested for murder.
The body of the man was found later in the woods of Borstal in a suitcase.
The victim and the two men arrested knew each other.
Police have not yet formally identified the body but believe they know who it is and have informed the family.
The two men remain in custody; a third man, arrested for helping a suspect, was released on bail.
No charges have been filed yet.
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At least 11 people, including a child, were injured in missile and drone attacks on Kyiv by Russia during the night. The attacks were confirmed by Ukraine’s State Emergency Service early Saturday.
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The attacks happened overnight on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
Both missiles and drones were used in the strikes.
At least 11 people were wounded; among them was a child.
The Ukrainian State Emergency Service reported the incident.
The attacks occurred early on a Saturday morning.
This event is part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
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The United States and Canada have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.7 billion project linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The bridge's opening was delayed by one month and is now scheduled for July 27.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge connects Detroit in the U.S. to Windsor in Canada.
The bridge project cost $4.7 billion.
The original planned opening date was June 27.
The opening has been delayed to July 27.
Both the U.S. and Canadian governments reached an agreement to allow the bridge to open.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. got a better deal from the agreement.
The bridge aims to improve trade and transport between the two countries.
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This article explains how climate change, especially rising temperatures, affects women more than others. Each 1°C increase in heat leads to a nearly 5% rise in domestic violence cases, showing a link between hotter weather and social problems.
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Heatwaves are bad for the environment, public health, and society.
When temperature rises by 1°C, domestic violence incidents go up by 4.7%.
Women face the most serious consequences due to hotter climates.
Adéa Guillot, Director of Engagement at CARE France, discusses these effects.
The article ties climate change to real social challenges beyond just weather changes.
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A man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British politician Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect. Police said Widdecombe was attacked a day before her body was found at her home in southwest England, and they do not believe the killing was linked to terrorism or politics.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former British government minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her home.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man near her home but later released him and removed him as a suspect.
Widdecombe was attacked the day before her body was discovered.
Police found no evidence the murder was related to terrorism or political motive.
The suspect was described as a white male, and authorities say there is no ongoing public risk.
Widdecombe was known for socially conservative views and worked with both the Conservative Party and the far-right Reform UK party.
Her death received tributes from UK political leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Two UK members of parliament have been murdered in recent years, Jo Cox (2016) and David Amess (2021).
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A large wildfire in Spain has killed at least 12 people. Hundreds of firefighters, helped by helicopters and planes, are working to control the fire, but experts say that the country is not well prepared for such events.
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The wildfire in Spain is one of the deadliest in recent times.
At least 12 people have died because of the fire.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling the fire on the ground.
Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are assisting in firefighting efforts.
Jean-Pascal Van Ypersele, a climatology professor, said Spain is not prepared enough for wildfire conditions.
The fire has started to ease according to officials, but efforts continue.
The situation is linked to increasing conditions that fuel wildfires, which may include climate factors.
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The Nigerian military has freed 44 children and teachers who were kidnapped two months ago from schools in Oyo state. Several soldiers died during the rescue operation, and some suspects have been arrested, while the rescued individuals receive medical care.
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44 pupils and teachers were kidnapped on May 15 from three schools in Oyo state: Baptist Nursery and Primary School, LA Primary School, and Community Grammar School.
The rescue mission lasted about a month and involved the military, police, intelligence agencies, and local vigilante groups.
Some soldiers died during the operation, but the military did not provide details.
The kidnapped children and teachers are now in an undisclosed hospital receiving medical treatment.
The military arrested some of the kidnappers and dismantled their support network in Old Oyo National Park.
Families and a local teachers’ union expressed relief but called for stronger school security measures.
Kidnappings from schools have increased in Nigeria, leading to concerns about safety ahead of next year’s general elections.
The Safe School Initiative, launched after the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction, is cited as a key security plan that should be fully implemented.
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At least 12 people have died in a large wildfire in southern Spain that started on Thursday near the Sierra de Los Filabres mountains. Hundreds of firefighters are working with helicopters and planes to control the fire, which has burned about 25 square miles of land.
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The wildfire began late Thursday in Almeria province, southern Spain.
At least 12 people died, many of whom ignored instructions to stay indoors and tried to flee on foot.
Firefighters used controlled burns to create safe zones and slow the fire’s spread.
The fire covers about the same area as Manhattan (approximately 25 square miles).
Authorities evacuated nearly 1,450 people from 11 areas near the fire.
High temperatures, dry conditions, and wind helped the fire grow quickly.
Spain has experienced severe heat waves recently, with over 1,000 extra deaths linked to heat in June.
Spain is part of Europe, the fastest-warming continent, causing more frequent and intense wildfires.
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