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Dr. Gershon Baskin discusses the situation one thousand days after the Gaza war began. He says there has been a failure of political leadership and poor coordination between military actions and political goals in Israel. Baskin argues that true security for Israel depends on freedom for Palestinians, and that peace is possible through new regional support and U.S. involvement.
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The Gaza war started one thousand days ago.
Dr. Gershon Baskin is a former Israeli hostage negotiator and Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation.
Baskin believes political leadership in Israel has failed to address the conflict properly.
There has been no national inquiry into the events of October 7 related to the conflict.
Military operations and political goals in Israel are not well coordinated.
Emotional and psychological separation exists between Israelis and Palestinians.
Baskin proposes that Israel’s security and Palestinian freedom depend on each other.
He highlights a new regional economic plan supported by Gulf states and an active American administration that might help achieve a two-state peace agreement.
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Taylor Swift and her fiancé, American football player Travis Kelce, have started rumored wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The events include a smaller gathering on Thursday with about 100 guests and a larger celebration planned for Friday with up to 1,000 attendees.
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The rumored wedding celebrations began at Madison Square Garden, a major venue in New York City.
About 100 people attended the initial event on Thursday evening in formal dress.
A larger event with up to 1,000 guests is expected on Friday.
Several celebrities, including actress Lena Dunham and musician Jack Antonoff, were present.
Police set up metal barricades and controlled crowds around the venue.
Fans gathered outside despite high temperatures and requests from the mayor to stay indoors.
City officials confirmed street closure permits were applied for around the location.
The wedding celebrations coincide with the Fourth of July weekend and America's 250th birthday, a busy time in New York including World Cup events.
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Syria has said it will not send its military into Lebanon, despite pressure from the United States to act against the group Hezbollah. Syrian and Lebanese officials are working on improving their relationship and discussing new economic and security agreements.
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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun that Syria will not intervene militarily in Lebanon.
The United States pressured Syria to take action against Hezbollah, an armed group supported by Iran.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power in late 2024, wants to avoid conflict and improve ties with Lebanon.
Shaibani invited Lebanon’s President Aoun to visit Syria, which would be a first.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Shaibani announced a committee to improve economic and security partnerships between the two countries.
Syria’s new government opposes Hezbollah and has arrested people linked to the group.
Hezbollah denies having a presence in Syria, but Syria has cut off some of its supply routes since 2024.
Syrian forces controlled Lebanon for many years during and after the Lebanese civil war but stopped after regime changes in Syria.
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A cruise ship called the Ruby Princess, docked in San Francisco, had an outbreak of norovirus, which is a stomach virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 100 passengers and some crew members got sick.
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The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked in San Francisco.
The virus involved is norovirus, which causes stomach illness.
102 passengers out of more than 3,000 were infected.
23 crew members were also affected by the virus.
The information was provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Authorities in Monaco have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect connected to a parcel bombing that injured three people. The suspect, a foreign national no longer in Monaco, is being sought with the help of Interpol after a package exploded in a building entrance.
Key Facts
A parcel exploded in Monaco, injuring three people including a 13-year-old child.
The attack is being investigated as attempted murder, not terrorism.
A suspect was seen on video leaving the package and then fleeing toward nearby France.
The suspect is a foreign national and is no longer in Monaco.
Monaco's prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant and requested an Interpol Red Notice for the suspect.
The suspected victims include Vadym Yermolaiev, a wealthy businessman under Ukrainian sanctions, his partner, and his son.
Yermolaiev is a Cypriot citizen who was previously Ukrainian and has interests in Crimea.
One adult victim's condition improved, while the other’s remained unstable after hospitalization.
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Emergency aid efforts are underway in Venezuela's La Guaira state after a recent earthquake. Aid stations are providing food, water, and medical supplies, with help coming from 27 countries according to the United Nations.
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Venezuela experienced an earthquake affecting La Guaira state.
Emergency relief is the main priority now.
Aid stations are distributing food, water, and medical supplies to survivors.
The United Nations reports 27 nations are providing assistance.
International help is supporting Venezuela to manage the disaster.
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More than 120 people on the cruise ship Ruby Princess caught a highly contagious stomach virus called norovirus during a 20-day trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. The ship’s crew acted quickly to clean and disinfect the vessel before the next trip.
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The Ruby Princess had 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew on board during the trip.
A total of 125 people (102 passengers and 23 crew members) got sick with norovirus.
Norovirus spreads easily through food, contaminated surfaces, or close contact.
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, usually lasting about three days.
The outbreak was reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the ship docked in San Francisco.
The cruise company increased cleaning and sanitation to prevent further spread.
So far in 2026, there have been seven norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships under CDC oversight.
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to prevent norovirus, as hand sanitizer is less effective.
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The UK government has allowed pubs to stay open late for England’s upcoming World Cup soccer game against Mexico. Newspapers also highlight Catherine, Princess of Wales, attending Wimbledon and report on calls for changes in UK law to deport a convicted rapist whose release has caused public concern.
Key Facts
Pubs in England can stay open late for the World Cup game against Mexico, with some allowed until 1:00 AM or even 5:00 AM.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said efforts are being made to let football fans enjoy the games without worrying about closing times.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited Wimbledon wearing a blue suit and received media attention.
Shabir Ahmed, convicted of multiple rapes, was released from prison after 14 years, leading to calls for his deportation.
The UK government has been urged to change the law to deport released rapists more easily.
Pakistan has reportedly blocked the deportation of Shabir Ahmed.
Russian air attacks on Kyiv were reported, with concerns about an armed provocation on Polish soil to test NATO’s response.
Labour’s likely next leader, Andy Burnham, suggested there may be room for some tax increases in the party’s plans.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently received a newly created award from Seychelles during his visit there. Similar awards were also made for him quickly in other countries, prompting discussion about the nature and timing of these honors.
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Modi received the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" award from Seychelles, given for the first time just days before his visit.
The award certificate contained spelling mistakes and was flagged as likely created by artificial intelligence software.
Critics noted Modi has often received special awards during foreign visits, some created specifically for him.
For example, Israel made a new medal called the "medal of the Knesset" and gave it to Modi as the only recipient.
India created the Philip Kotler presidential award, and Modi was the first and only one to get it.
Modi also received Ethiopia’s Great Honour Nishan and an order from Trinidad & Tobago in the past year.
Supporters see these awards as recognition of Modi’s leadership and India’s growing global influence.
Some analysts say these awards help promote Modi’s strong personal image in politics.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having their rehearsal dinner at Madison Square Garden. This information comes from two law enforcement officials involved with the security for the event.
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The rehearsal dinner is taking place at Madison Square Garden.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the main people involved in the event.
Two law enforcement officials confirmed the location and timing.
The officials have direct knowledge of the security plans.
CBS News reported this information through a senior correspondent.
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More than 120 people on the cruise ship Ruby Princess caught a stomach virus called norovirus during a trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. The virus, which spreads easily in crowded places, caused symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. The cruise line cleaned the ship before its next journey and health officials shared advice on preventing the illness.
Key Facts
The Ruby Princess cruise ship had 102 passengers and 23 crew members infected by norovirus.
The ship was on a 20-day round trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.
Norovirus spreads through food, water, and surfaces, especially in crowded areas.
The illness causes sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain lasting about three days.
The CDC noticed seven cruise ship illness outbreaks this year, mostly norovirus.
The ship had 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew onboard during the trip.
Princess Cruises said the crew quickly increased cleaning and sanitation on the ship.
Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is important to prevent norovirus; hand sanitizer is less effective.
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A rare copy of the US Declaration of Independence was found in the UK’s National Archives by a volunteer cataloguing old naval documents. This copy was captured from an American ship by the British Royal Navy in 1776 and is the only known copy of its kind outside the United States.
Key Facts
The copy was found by volunteer Michael Scurr in February while sorting papers related to the American Revolutionary War.
It is one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, in July 1776 to spread news of American independence.
The document was seized by the HMS Raisonable after capturing the American ship Dalton off Portugal on Christmas Eve 1776.
The copy was folded among papers belonging to Captain Thomas Fitzherbert and transported to Britain in January 1777.
It was originally described simply as "another paper" and remained hidden in the UK archives for centuries.
The document has been restored to repair damage and is now safe for handling and display.
It will be shown at The National Archives’ exhibition called Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story, 1763-1783.
The National Archives already holds three original official copies printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
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Rescue teams in Venezuela continue searching for survivors over a week after two earthquakes hit the country. They saved a security guard who was trapped under rubble and survived because rescuers fed him through a syringe while he was stuck.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing damage and trapping people under rubble.
Rescue workers have been searching for survivors for more than a week.
A security guard was found alive under the rubble.
He was fed through a syringe for several days while trapped.
The rescue was successful after days of effort.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are holding wedding-related events at Madison Square Garden in New York City starting July 2, 2026. The events include a small private gathering and a larger celebration with about 1,000 guests, with strict privacy and security measures including no-phone rules and street closures.
Key Facts
The wedding festivities began on July 2, 2026, at Madison Square Garden (MSG).
About 100 people attended the first event, starting around 6 p.m.
A second event with about 1,000 guests started the next day at 4 p.m. and lasted until 4 a.m.
A Chevrolet Suburban believed to be carrying Taylor Swift arrived at MSG on Thursday.
Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to charities shortly before the events.
City Harvest, a New York food rescue group, received $1 million from the couple.
No phones were allowed inside the events, and tents and canopies blocked views of arriving guests.
Streets near MSG were closed to traffic and pedestrians, with some nearby avenues still open.
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Taylor Swift is rumored to be marrying football player Travis Kelce in a secret wedding in New York City. The event is expected to have around 1,100 guests, with styles ranging from classic and romantic to bold and whimsical. Details about the dress code and whether the event will be livestreamed remain unclear.
Key Facts
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged in August 2025.
The wedding may take place at Madison Square Garden, a large sports venue in Manhattan.
About 1,100 guests are expected to attend the wedding.
A rumored dress code is black tie, with men possibly wearing top hats and women evening gloves.
The wedding theme might be "whimsical," with guests wearing vibrant colors and flowy dresses.
Celebrities attending include Selena Gomez, Suki Waterhouse, the Haim sisters, Cara Delevingne, Jack Antonoff, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Attendees are expected to balance looking stylish without overshadowing the bride.
Taylor Swift may wear a custom designer dress, possibly featuring a corset, from well-known designers like Stella McCartney or Oscar de la Renta.
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The UK’s National Archives found a rare copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence printed in July 1776. This copy was discovered in the papers of a British ship that captured an American privateer during the Revolutionary War.
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The discovery was made by volunteer Michael Scurr in May while organizing documents at the National Archives in London.
The document was attached to a report on the capture of the American ship Dalton on Christmas Eve, 1776.
It is a rare Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence, made in New Hampshire between July 16-19, 1776.
Only 11 copies of the Exeter printing are known to exist, and this is the only one found outside the United States.
The orders on the captured ship were signed by John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress.
The document shows how American naval forces used the Declaration to explain their reasons for fighting against Britain.
This find highlights the role of American privateers who fought at sea during the Revolutionary War, beyond the well-known army battles.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to strengthen trade, energy, and security cooperation between their countries. Canada aims to reduce its economic dependence on the United States by deepening ties with the Philippines and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met in Vancouver to discuss closer relations.
Both leaders want to create a free trade agreement between Canada and the Philippines.
They plan to enhance defense and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific area.
Canada is negotiating trade deals with the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries.
The Filipino community in Canada numbers about one million and supports these ties.
Canada aims to double its exports to countries other than the U.S. within ten years.
Tariffs imposed by the United States have reduced investment interest in Canada.
President Marcos will chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila later this year.
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Iran has shifted the main concern from its nuclear program to control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil. Experts say that the current ceasefire in the region is fragile and held together by careful restraint, with unresolved conflicts among the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Key Facts
Iran has made the Strait of Hormuz the central issue in regional tensions instead of its nuclear activities.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for oil shipments worldwide.
Diplomats and analysts see the recent ceasefire as unstable and not a final peace agreement.
The ceasefire depends on each side limiting attacks and holding back from escalating the conflict.
There are conflicting goals: the U.S. seeks diplomacy, Israel wants territorial security, and Iran aims for economic recovery.
The Middle East situation involves Iran, Israel, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, and Hezbollah.
Recent attacks and exchanges of fire continue to threaten the fragile ceasefire in the region.
Iran has set new conditions or "rules" for activity around the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics.
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The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, has partially reopened following a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Fishermen are returning to the area, but ships seized by Iran earlier in the conflict remain held, and many cargo vessels are still waiting permission to pass through.
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The Strait of Hormuz recently partially reopened after a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Fishermen, who had stopped due to danger, are now going back to fishing in the area.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized two cargo ships in April and has not released them.
Dozens of other cargo ships are waiting offshore for Iranian permission to pass through the strait.
The strait is vital for global oil and gas shipments, with about one-fifth passing through it during normal times.
Bandar Abbas, on Iran’s coast near the narrowest point of the strait, is a key military and economic center.
The US imposed a blockade on Iran’s Gulf ports in response to Iran’s attacks on ships in the strait.
President Donald Trump warned Iran it would face serious consequences if it did not fully reopen the strait.
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