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An 11-year-old boy named Ted, who uses a wheelchair, met Catherine, Princess of Wales, three times while completing the Three Peaks Challenge with his family and friends. The Princess talked with Ted during the event and later donated to his fundraising effort for a children's charity.
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Ted is 11 years old and paraplegic, meaning he cannot use his legs.
He took part in the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales.
Ted was helped by his father Pete and 15 others who carried and pushed his wheelchair.
The Princess of Wales met Ted on each mountain, spoke warmly to him, and remembered his name.
The Three Peaks Challenge was done to raise money for Molly Ollys, a charity for seriously ill children.
Princess Catherine is also raising money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, related to her own cancer treatment.
The group finished the challenge in 29 hours and 50 minutes, beating their goal.
Ted’s fundraising has raised over £11,000, more than double the original target.
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The US Department of Homeland Security secretary said he was happy when Iran’s football team was eliminated from the World Cup. Iran faced travel limits and other restrictions in the US during the tournament, which their coach said affected their preparation.
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Iran was knocked out of the World Cup after missing qualification on goal difference.
Iran’s stoppage-time winning goal against Egypt was disallowed due to a close offside call.
The US limited Iran’s team travel and visa times, making them arrive just before matches and leave soon after.
Iran’s training base was moved from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico, because of these restrictions.
US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he was glad Iran’s team was gone and said he “danced a happy dance.”
Iran’s coach said the team was “most oppressed” and faced unfair treatment in the US, which co-hosted the World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
Iran’s captain said the political tension spoiled the joy of the World Cup for his team.
Iran’s elimination was confirmed after other group matches ended in draws.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has confirmed 1,307 cases of Ebola, with 377 deaths reported. The virus has spread to four provinces in the northeast, affecting around 15 million people, and health workers are facing difficulties in controlling the outbreak.
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The DRC has recorded 1,307 confirmed Ebola cases and 377 deaths.
Cases have been found in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, and recently Haut-Uele.
Haut-Uele is a new province affected after an infected person traveled there from Ituri and died.
The northeastern region of the DRC, home to about 15 million people, is now affected by Ebola.
The Ituri province is the center of this Ebola outbreak, which started in May and is the 17th outbreak in the country.
The virus spreads easily at funerals where people touch the bodies of the deceased.
Health workers often lack enough protective gear, medicines, and testing equipment and face hostility from some local communities.
The government banned public gatherings in four provinces, including the capital Kinshasa, to slow the outbreak.
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The Strawberry Moon, the first full moon of summer, appeared clearly in the night sky over Hampshire and Dorset. Many people took photos of the bright moon, which is named for the time of year it appears, not its color.
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The Strawberry Moon is the first full moon of the summer season.
It appeared full during the night of Monday, June 29, 2026, and was visible again the following night.
The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from the timing in the year, not from the moon's color.
The moon was low in the sky, making it easier to view and photograph.
People took many pictures of the moon from various locations, including Swanage, Gosport, Keyhaven, Fareham, Bournemouth, Highcliffe Beach, and Christchurch.
The moon was seen rising near landmarks such as the Needles and Christchurch Priory.
The weather was clear, allowing a good view of the moon in Hampshire and Dorset.
The event drew attention from the public and local photographers.
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A parcel bomb exploded in a residential building in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, a couple, and a teenager. Authorities are investigating the attack, which is the first of its kind in Monaco, and a suspect was seen fleeing the scene toward France.
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The explosion happened around 9 pm on a Monday in Monaco, near the French border.
Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian oligarch, was one of the injured.
A couple in their 50s or 60s suffered life-threatening injuries.
A 13-year-old teenager, likely related to the couple, was also wounded but less seriously.
Police saw a suspect on video fleeing the area toward Beausoleil, France.
The bomb was hidden in a parcel left in the building’s lobby and contained bolts and buckshot.
About 50 firefighters and 80 security officers responded to the scene.
Yermolaiev has been under sanctions from Ukraine since December 2023 related to his business activities.
Investigators are trying to understand if the victims had specific threats or reasons to be targeted.
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An explosion at a residential building in Monaco seriously injured three people, including a Ukrainian businessman and his family. The attacker fled across the border into France and is being searched for by French and Monaco police.
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The explosion happened around 9 p.m. near the French border in Monaco.
Three people were injured: two adults and one child.
The injured were taken to hospitals in France.
One injured person is Vadym Iermolaiev, a Ukrainian construction tycoon.
Iermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 due to ties with Russia.
The attacker escaped on foot into France and was recorded on video in Monaco and Beausoleil, France.
Authorities from both Monaco and France are investigating and looking for the suspect.
Monaco’s leader, Prince Albert II, called the attack a serious crime and promised increased security.
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Paris experienced a record-breaking heatwave in the summer of 2019, which was even worse than previous historic heatwaves in 2003. The article describes how a pregnant woman living in a poor area of Paris coped with the extreme heat, including challenges with non-air-conditioned public places, health risks, and personal cooling efforts.
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The heatwave in Paris in 2019 reached the highest temperatures ever recorded in the city.
Paris suffered worse heat conditions than during the 2003 heatwave, which caused nearly 15,000 deaths.
The author is seven months pregnant and living in Seine-Saint-Denis, a poor area vulnerable to extreme heat.
Many French hospitals are not air-conditioned, raising concerns for pregnant women during heatwaves.
Pregnant women often try to avoid giving birth during heatwaves due to the dangerous conditions.
Public healthcare offices made people wait outside in the heat, leading to at least one heatstroke incident.
People used various cooling methods, like portable air conditioners and reflective blankets, with mixed success.
Social media showed many discussing the heat, including reports of heat-related health emergencies like heart attacks.
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Keiko Fujimori has won the presidential election in Peru by a very small margin. She is a conservative leader and promised to keep open communication with different groups.
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Keiko Fujimori is the new president-elect of Peru.
She defeated left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez.
The election result was very close.
Fujimori is considered a conservative politician.
She promised to keep “doors to dialogue” open, meaning she wants to talk with various groups.
This election is seen as a win for right-wing politics in Latin America.
The election reflects shifting political trends in the region.
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Iran and the United States have recently exchanged attacks after months of tension. Both countries have signaled interest in talks, but Iran has delayed direct negotiations, focusing instead on managing previous agreements, especially about the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday, but Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister denied that technical talks would happen this week.
Iran cancelled earlier scheduled talks with the US due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
Both Iran and the US recently conducted reciprocal attacks after Iran opposed a US-backed evacuation route for ships in the Strait.
The current memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran includes a 60-day agreement for safe passage of commercial vessels without charges.
Iran insists it will control the Strait of Hormuz and opposes interference from other countries.
Iranian officials want access to billions of dollars in frozen funds overseas but face US demands that any release depends on Iran meeting its obligations.
A proposed military hotline between the US and Iran has not prevented recent hostilities, and Iran’s military group showed little interest in the channel.
Iran plans to charge fees for insurance and services in the Strait, but the US opposes any tolls during the 60-day MoU.
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Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela last week, killing at least 1,719 people and injuring more than 5,000. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors, but time to find people alive is running out, while thousands remain missing and many are homeless.
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The earthquakes struck the La Guaira state in northern Venezuela.
The two main quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
At least 1,719 people have died and 5,034 have been injured so far.
Tens of thousands of people are missing or not accounted for.
Rescue workers say the first 72 hours after a quake are the most important for saving lives.
Officials restored electricity to 90% of La Guaira and set up 15 temporary camps.
More than 600 aftershocks, including a 4.6 magnitude tremor, have happened since the main quakes.
People in Caracas have evacuated their homes due to ongoing shaking and fear.
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A drone exploded near a bus in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, injuring several civilians. Another drone strike in the area hit a van, killing three people.
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A drone exploded close to a bus in Zaporizhzhia, causing damage to the vehicle.
Several civilians were injured in the bus incident.
A separate drone strike in the same region targeted a van.
The strike on the van resulted in three deaths.
Both incidents took place in southeastern Ukraine, in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Video footage captured the damage caused by the drone to the vehicles.
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Sharon Graham, leader of the UK’s Unite union, will face a leadership challenge from Simon Dubbins. The challenge comes amid concerns that the union is not doing enough to oppose the political rise of the Reform UK party and its leader Nigel Farage.
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Simon Dubbins has secured enough nominations to challenge Sharon Graham for the Unite union leadership.
Graham was criticized for supporting more fossil fuel drilling and attacking Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s net zero plans.
Some union members worry Graham’s stance helps the Reform UK party and Nigel Farage.
Unite represents workers in many sectors and Dubbins claims support from over 250 workplaces.
Dubbins says the union must oppose Reform, which he says does not support working people.
He supports a transition to a low-carbon economy that protects workers’ jobs.
Voting for the union leadership will start on July 14 with over 1 million members eligible to vote.
The election result is expected to be announced on August 14.
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Ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are facing new dangers after Iran restricted navigation to routes along its coast and threatened ships using other paths. Recently, two ships using an alternative route near Oman were attacked, raising concerns about safety in this key global shipping lane.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said only certain sea routes near Iran’s coast are allowed for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned ships using other routes that safe passage would not be guaranteed.
Two ships that took an alternative route along Oman’s coast were attacked in late June 2026.
The alternative route was recommended by a U.S.-supported naval information center as being free of mines, unlike the usual central route.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage vital for oil shipments, technically in Iran and Oman’s waters.
Historically, a “traffic separation scheme” has guided ships through the central part of the strait to reduce collision risks.
Iran now restricts ships to routes along its coast, closing the central maritime corridor.
After these attacks, U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory strikes occurred, but both sides agreed to stop attacks for now; shipping remains disrupted.
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In Big Bear Valley, California, a young bald eagle named Sandy accidentally fell out of its nest while its sibling Luna flew out safely. The eagle parents, Jackie and Shadow, have raised multiple eaglets who are now grown.
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The event took place in Big Bear Valley, California.
Bald eagle parents are named Jackie and Shadow.
Their eaglets, including Luna and Sandy, are fully grown.
Luna left the nest by flying out on her own.
Sandy accidentally fell out of the nest on Sunday.
Bald eagles typically leave the nest when ready to fly, a process called fledging.
The news report focused on this incident involving the eaglets.
The incident was captured on video and shared widely.
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A school podcast called The Reading Cafe, created by pupils at Holy Cross High School in Hamilton, won Scotland's Emerging Talent prize at the Scottish Podcast Awards. The podcast features students discussing books and interviewing authors and musicians, helping students build skills and confidence in media.
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The Reading Cafe podcast has run for five years at Holy Cross High School in South Lanarkshire.
The podcast includes book discussions and interviews with authors, musicians, and cultural figures.
It won the Emerging Talent prize at the first Scottish Podcast Awards.
About 15 to 20 pupils work on each podcast episode.
The project is led by English teacher Peter Kelly, who aims to inspire pupils to enjoy reading.
The podcast helps students gain skills useful for future jobs, including journalism and media work.
Guests have included author Emily Varga, comic writer Mark Millar, and singer Stuart Murdoch.
Pupils can earn a National Progression Award in journalism through involvement with the podcast.
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A mural in Pontyates, a small Welsh village, shows characters linked to the village’s history, including Dot Cotton from the TV show Eastenders. The actress who played Dot, June Brown, was sent to Pontyates as a child during World War Two for safety, a fact that inspired her inclusion on the mural.
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The mural features Dot Cotton, a character from the BBC show Eastenders, alongside a dragon, a miner, and a rugby player.
June Brown, the actress who played Dot, was sent to Pontyates at age 12 during World War Two.
Brown described Pontyates as a "safe haven" during the war.
The mural aims to brighten the village of about 1,500 people.
Local schoolchildren suggested including Dot Cotton when designing the mural.
The mural was funded by local fundraising efforts.
Some local older residents knew about Brown’s connection to the village, but younger people were less aware.
The mural has started conversations among locals about the village’s history and Brown’s time there.
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A 91-year-old man named Alan Still completed a skydive to raise £5,000 for a local community support group called Rowleys Centre in Cranleigh, Surrey. He described the experience as exciting and plans to take on more adventurous activities, such as a fast zipwire in Wales.
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Alan Still is 91 years old.
He completed a skydive to support the Rowleys Centre for the Community.
He raised £5,000 through this skydive.
Alan said the skydive was an exciting and unforgettable experience.
The staff at Rowleys presented Alan with a special thank you gift, a mug with his skydive photo.
Alan plans to try a 100 mph (160.9 km/h) zipwire in Wales next.
Rowleys Centre helps local residents by providing support and services.
Alan enjoys trying new adventures for excitement and to stay active.
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Shops and some public transport started working again in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and violent clashes. The protests were about the need for better economic conditions and government changes.
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Protests occurred in Pakistan-administered Kashmir for several weeks.
Demonstrators wanted economic reforms and better governance.
There were violent clashes between police and protesters, causing deaths.
After the unrest, shops reopened in the area.
Some public transport services also began operating again.
The region is controlled by Pakistan but is part of the larger Kashmir territory.
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An explosion injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France. The victims include a Ukrainian businessman and his family, and authorities are searching for the suspect while investigating the motive.
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The blast happened around 9 p.m. near the French border in Monaco.
Three people were seriously injured: two adults and one child.
The injured were taken to hospitals in France.
The suspect escaped on foot to the neighboring French town of Beausoleil.
Surveillance video helped identify the suspect.
The injured include Vadym Iermolaiev, a Ukrainian construction tycoon.
Iermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for his connections to Russia.
Monaco’s Prince Albert II called the attack an “odious act” and mobilized security services.
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Six truck drivers survived with only minor injuries after a crash involving semi-trailers carrying flammable goods on the Hume Highway in New South Wales. The crash caused multiple small explosions and a large fire, destroying all six trucks.
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The crash happened around 5 a.m. near Breadalbane on the Hume Highway.
Two trucks collided while entering a roadside rest stop, causing a chain reaction with four other trucks.
One truck carried eight tonnes of butane cans, which led to multiple small explosions.
Other trucks carried alcohol, resin, and memory foam, which fueled the fire.
All six trucks were destroyed in the blaze.
All six male drivers were found and only suffered minor injuries; two were taken to a hospital for testing.
Fire and Rescue NSW used seven fire trucks and about 40 firefighters to put out the fire.
The highway stayed closed in both directions due to debris and hazardous materials cleanup.
Police set up a crime scene and the crash investigation unit is working on the case.
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