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European leaders responded to President Donald Trump’s phone call with FIFA’s leader about lifting a one-game ban for U.S. player Folarin Balogun. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said this action goes against the basic rules of sports and called the reversed suspension unfair.
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President Donald Trump called the head of FIFA regarding a ban on U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun.
Balogun had received a one-game suspension due to a red card.
FIFA later reversed the suspension after the president’s call.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot criticized the decision and called it unfair.
Prévot is a former soccer referee and said the call undermines basic sports rules.
European officials are concerned about political influence in sports decisions.
The issue involves international sports governance and political intervention.
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Prince Harry will visit London this week without his wife Meghan and their two children. Although Buckingham Palace offered him a place to stay, the offer was withdrawn late, and details about where he will stay or who will join him remain unclear.
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Prince Harry is visiting London for charity events, including the Invictus Games.
He originally planned to come with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, but he will now travel alone.
Buckingham Palace offered Harry accommodation, but the offer was later withdrawn with no clear explanation.
The withdrawal was reportedly linked to a legal case hearing happening the same day as Harry’s first engagement.
Security concerns influenced the decision for Meghan and the children not to join the trip.
The Sussex family currently lives in California and uses privately funded security after losing government-provided security in 2025.
It is not known if Harry will meet King Charles III or other family members during this visit.
Archie and Lilibet have not seen their grandfather, King Charles, in person since 2022.
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Abigail Thorn, creator of the YouTube channel Philosophy Tube, has expanded her career into acting. She recently appeared as Admiral Sharako Lohar in the third season of HBO’s "House of the Dragon" and is working on an action movie project.
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Abigail Thorn runs Philosophy Tube, a YouTube channel about philosophy with over 1.6 million followers.
She wrote and starred in a play called "The Prince" in London’s Southwark Playhouse.
Thorn acted in the TV show "House of the Dragon" as Admiral Sharako Lohar in Season 3.
Her character took part in a major naval battle and died in the show.
Thorn’s role required physical training, as she drank protein shakes to get fit.
She is developing a movie where she stars as an action hero.
Thorn also has roles in "Star Wars: The Acolyte" and the film "Again Again."
"House of the Dragon" episodes air on HBO and streaming service HBO Max.
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An Austrian court found Khaled al-Halabi, a former Syrian intelligence officer, guilty of torture and other abuses against opponents of Syria’s previous President Bashar al-Assad. He was sentenced to eight years in prison along with another former Syrian official, Musab Abu Rukbah, for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
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Khaled al-Halabi was a brigadier general in Syria’s intelligence service in Raqqa from 2011 to 2013.
He was sentenced to eight years in prison by a court in Vienna, Austria.
Al-Halabi was found guilty of torture, serious bodily harm, aggravated coercion, and sexual assault.
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police lieutenant colonel, was also sentenced to eight years for similar crimes excluding torture.
Over a dozen victims testified about beatings, electric shocks, and being hosed with hot and cold water.
The court ruled al-Halabi knew about and was responsible for the torture while in charge of detainees.
This trial is one of the few instances where a European country prosecuted Syrian state agents for war crimes.
Al-Halabi claimed he helped the Free Syrian Army take Raqqa and denied knowledge of torture devices used in his facility.
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President Donald Trump said on Monday that he thinks the war between Russia and Ukraine is getting close to ending. He said both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy want the war to stop soon.
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President Donald Trump spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war on Monday.
He believes the conflict is closer to ending than many people think.
Trump said President Putin wants the war to end.
He also said President Zelenskyy of Ukraine wants to end the war now.
Trump made these comments while talking to the press at the White House.
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Thousands of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members who died in a recent airstrike. The crowd called for revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing tensions and paused negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died at age 86 and was buried in Mashhad, his birthplace.
The funeral procession in Tehran drew a massive crowd, larger than previous events for notable leaders.
Khamenei’s coffin and those of his family members killed in an airstrike were paraded through the city.
Mourners carried signs and chanted for the death of President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The airstrike that killed Khamenei’s family members started a war involving Israel and the United States.
Iranian officials organized the event and managed crowds for safety during the long procession.
Iran and the U.S. are currently negotiating to end the conflict and address issues like Iran’s nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz access.
The funeral and public mourning are being used to show Iran’s strength and resolve during sensitive talks with the U.S.
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Canada has chosen a German company, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), to build 12 new advanced submarines. This is one of Canada’s largest defense deals and aims to strengthen its navy and ties with NATO ahead of an important summit.
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Canada will buy 12 new diesel-electric submarines from German company TKMS.
These submarines will replace older, secondhand vessels currently used by the Royal Canadian Navy.
The submarines use stealth technology and will support missions in the Arctic, including the Northwest Passage.
The contract is worth over $12 billion USD, with total costs including maintenance possibly exceeding $70 billion USD.
The deal involves a long negotiation process before it is finalized.
TKMS is NATO’s largest supplier of non-nuclear submarines, while South Korean company Hanwha Ocean was the other bidder.
Canada is increasing defense spending and aims to spend 5% of its GDP on defense by 2035.
Canada is also looking to diversify its military suppliers beyond the US, buying aircraft from the US but submarines from Germany.
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Cédric Jubillar, a French man sentenced to 30 years for killing his wife Delphine, has admitted from prison that he killed her and is willing to show where her body is buried. Delphine disappeared in December 2020 in southern France, and her body was never found until now.
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Cédric Jubillar was convicted in October 2025 for the murder of his wife, Delphine Jubillar.
Delphine went missing in December 2020 during the Covid pandemic in rural southern France.
Jubillar denied killing her during the trial but recently confessed from prison.
He wrote a letter admitting involvement and said he would cooperate to find the body.
The exact cause and details of Delphine’s death remain unknown.
Jubillar’s confession may delay his scheduled appeal trial.
Witnesses at the original trial said Jubillar had threatened his wife and spoken about hiding her body.
Lawyers hope the confession helps the children grieve and allows Delphine to be properly buried.
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The short film "Latin Lover" tells the story of Ramon Novarro, a Mexican-born actor who was Hollywood's first Latino movie star. The film shows his life, career, and tragic death in 1968, aiming to honor his legacy and represent Queer and Latino themes.
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Ramon Novarro was born in Mexico in 1899 and became a famous actor during the silent and early sound film eras.
He starred in films like "Ben-Hur" (1925), "Across to Singapore" (1928), and "Mata Hari" (1931).
Novarro was a closeted gay man, a Catholic, and struggled with alcoholism.
He was murdered in 1968 by two men who wrongly thought he had hidden money.
The short film "Latin Lover" was written and directed by Kevin Rios and stars Jonathan Del Arco as Novarro.
The film aims to give Novarro dignity and recognition that past press coverage denied him.
Homosexuality was illegal in California until 1976, which affected Novarro's public image after his death.
"Latin Lover" is being shown at film festivals and highlights current issues affecting Queer and Latino communities.
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A woman experienced severe symptoms like blood in her stool and frequent bathroom visits for years before being properly diagnosed. At age 21, after a colonoscopy, she learned she had severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease that inflames the colon and causes serious illness.
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The woman first noticed blood in her stool at 16 but did not seek help soon.
Her symptoms worsened over many years, including nausea, fatigue, and going to the bathroom up to 30 times a day.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed her, blaming hemorrhoids, food poisoning, or pregnancy.
At 21, a colonoscopy diagnosed her with severe pan-ulcerative colitis, a condition that inflames the colon.
She was prescribed steroids and more than 20 pills daily to control the disease.
The diagnosis was emotionally difficult because there is no known cure, meaning she must manage symptoms for life.
The illness greatly affected her quality of life, causing isolation and impacting her role as a mother.
A new doctor later showed concern about the damage to her colon; she refused an ostomy surgery, preferring to manage without it.
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The third episode of Season 3 of the HBO series "House of the Dragon" focuses more on tense conversations and political moves than on battles. In this episode, Daemon Targaryen secures the loyalty of Ormund Hightower and captures a boy supposed to be Daeron Targaryen, but it is revealed to be a trick. Meanwhile, Queen Rhaenyra faces challenges ruling a divided kingdom and negotiates with Alicent Hightower about the missing royal gold and political secrets.
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Season 3 of "House of the Dragon" shifts from large battles to intense, quieter scenes in episode 3.
Daemon Targaryen confronts Ormund Hightower with three dragons and gains his loyalty.
Ormund hands over a boy claimed to be Daeron Targaryen, but it is later revealed to be a merchant's son disguised by hair bleaching.
Queen Rhaenyra wants to find the kingdom’s royal gold, but the treasury is empty and secrets about it remain.
Alicent Hightower offers deals to Rhaenyra, including letting her and her daughter leave the city and suggesting announcing Aegon's death to protect her son.
Rhaenyra is depicted as a ruler dealing with betrayal, deception, and a fractured kingdom.
The episode highlights political intrigue and personal conflicts over physical action and dragon battles.
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A 6-year-old girl drowned on July 4th after she was swept away by a strong current at Southampton beach in Long Island, New York. Despite efforts to rescue her, she was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital.
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The incident happened on the morning of July 4, 2026, at Sebonac Creek, Southampton, Long Island.
The girl went into the water to look for her lost shoe, slipped, and was caught by a strong current.
A 16-year-old family member tried to rescue her but was unsuccessful.
A kayaker pulled the girl’s unresponsive body from the water.
She was transported to Southampton Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The girl was visiting the beach with her family for the holiday and lived in Brooklyn, New York.
The Suffolk County Medical Examiner and Southampton Police are investigating the drowning.
Over the same holiday weekend, two people died due to rip currents off Daytona Beach, Florida, and over 200 were rescued.
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Pastor Jin Mingri, a leader of an underground Christian church in China, arrived in the United States after being released following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin had been arrested in October during a major crackdown on unregistered churches in China.
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Jin Mingri, 56, founded Zion Church, an unregistered "house church" in China.
He was arrested in coordinated raids in October alongside 17 other church leaders.
China requires religious groups to register with the government and follow party rules.
Jin and others were charged with running illegal business operations.
President Trump raised Jin’s release with Xi Jinping during a meeting in May.
Jin was freed and arrived in Los Angeles to reunite with his family in June.
Eight other Zion Church leaders remain in custody in China.
Supporters call for ongoing U.S. efforts to prioritize religious freedom in talks with China.
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Large crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during the US-Israel war. A funeral procession took place in the city, featuring national flags and banners symbolizing martyrdom and revenge.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, died in February this year.
He was killed at the start of the war between the US and Israel.
Tehran’s streets were filled with large crowds mourning his death.
The funeral procession passed through Enghelab Square, a major location in Tehran.
Mourners carried Iranian flags and red banners representing martyrdom and vengeance.
The BBC’s chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, reported from Tehran.
Doucet’s reporting was restricted and could not be used by BBC’s Persian Service or other international media in Iran.
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More than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with over 1,500 confirmed cases since May. Healthcare workers in the hardest-hit Ituri province are threatening to strike because they have not been paid and lack proper supplies and working conditions.
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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has caused at least 506 deaths out of 1,561 confirmed cases.
Two deaths were also reported in neighboring Uganda, which has a more stable situation.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
A clinical trial is underway testing two possible treatments: a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and the antiviral drug remdesivir.
Healthcare workers in Ituri province say they have not received promised payments and lack enough equipment.
Workers complain of low salaries, poor working conditions, and feeling overlooked in favor of staff from other provinces.
About 254 patients have recovered from Ebola in DR Congo, while 354 suspected cases are still being checked.
The World Health Organization warns that this outbreak highlights the risk of future pandemics and the need for readiness.
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Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak with over 1,500 cases and more than 500 deaths. Health workers in the affected region are threatening to strike due to unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and lack of supplies, which could worsen efforts to control the disease.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths as of the latest report.
The outbreak started on May 15 and is spreading faster than health responses.
Frontline health workers in Ituri province are threatening a strike over unpaid benefits and bad work conditions.
Workers say they have not been paid since the outbreak began and lack proper equipment.
They also complain about low salaries and problems with teams sent from Congo’s capital, Kinshasa.
The Ebola virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.
The outbreak is now confirmed in three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
The first month of this outbreak is the worst recorded so far in Congo, according to the World Health Organization.
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A Cuban zoo celebrated the birth of four Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, despite facing severe fuel shortages and power outages on the island. Zoo workers use limited resources and alternative transport to care for the animals amid an ongoing energy crisis.
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Four Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, were born at the Cuban national zoo.
The birth of white tigers in Cuba is very rare; this is only the second time it has happened.
Cuba faces shortages of fuel, medicine, and power outages lasting several days.
Zoo staff need 20 liters of diesel fuel daily but only receive 5 liters, limiting their ability to care for animals.
Workers use horse-drawn carriages and electric tricycles to move around the large zoo.
The zoo’s animal population has remained stable due to workers’ efforts and help from private businesses.
Cuba is considering economic reforms that could allow more foreign investment and support for organizations like the zoo.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his relationship with US President Donald Trump is good and they mostly agree on key issues. Netanyahu criticized Turkiye (Turkey) and said he will oppose the US transferring advanced fighter jets to them, while defending Israel’s actions in Lebanon and the region.
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Netanyahu said he and President Trump see eye to eye on most matters.
Some Israeli officials oppose the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, especially regarding Lebanon.
Israel recently struck southern Lebanon, killing four civilians.
Netanyahu called Israel and the US "model allies" despite some differences.
Netanyahu plans to visit the US soon but has not set a date.
He will lobby against giving F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, fearing it will shift the Middle East power balance.
Turkiye is a NATO ally of the US but criticizes Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Turkish President Erdogan warned against Israel’s efforts to undermine the US-Iran regional ceasefire deal.
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Senator Ted Cruz thanked President Donald Trump for helping reverse a red card suspension given to soccer player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. The two spoke at an event where Cruz praised Trump’s involvement in influencing FIFA to remove the penalty.
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Senator Ted Cruz expressed gratitude to President Trump for intervening in a World Cup disciplinary decision.
Folarin Balogun, a soccer player, received a red card that led to a one-game suspension.
President Trump worked to persuade FIFA, the international soccer organization, to reverse this red card penalty.
Cruz called the red card a "ridiculous" decision and thanked Trump on behalf of Americans.
The event took place at a Trump Accounts gathering, where Cruz and Trump spoke publicly.
The controversy involved FIFA’s rules and decisions impacting a U.S. forward’s participation in the World Cup.
Belgium had been challenging FIFA’s ruling about the player’s eligibility before the reversal.
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