President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on Friday after a deal between the U.S. and Iran is signed. He also said the United States will end its naval blockade in that area. The news comes as President Trump attends the G7 Summit ahead of the deal signing.
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President Donald Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached.
The U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will end following the deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil shipments.
President Trump is attending the G7 Summit as the deal signing approaches.
CBS News reporters Nancy Cordes and Courtney Kealy provided updates on the situation.
The deal aims to address tensions between the U.S. and Iran over military presence in the region.
The U.S. has maintained military forces near the Strait to control shipping and security.
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Congo has seen a large rise in Ebola cases, reporting 72 new cases in one day, making a total of 782 cases since the outbreak began. The virus is spreading quickly in the eastern province of Ituri, and health workers are struggling to track and treat patients because of the region’s difficult conditions and population movements.
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Congo reported 72 new Ebola cases in one day, raising the total to 782 cases.
There have been 181 confirmed deaths, with 29 reported in the last 24 hours.
The outbreak started around mid-May but was confirmed one month ago.
The virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo type, different from the more common Zaire type that has a vaccine.
More than 90% of cases are concentrated in Ituri province, with cases also in North Kivu, South Kivu, and Uganda.
Contact tracing coverage dropped to 56%, making it harder to track those exposed to the virus.
Difficulties include population displacement due to conflict, remote locations, and a mobile community like miners.
Treatment centers are overwhelmed, with many patients arriving very sick and not previously identified as exposed.
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A man named Jamie Varley was found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering a baby he adopted. The baby, 13-month-old Preston Davey, died from a blocked airway caused by smothering or objects in his mouth. Varley’s partner was also found guilty for allowing the child’s death.
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Jamie Varley is 37 years old and works as a schoolteacher.
He was found guilty after denying murder and 25 other charges.
Preston Davey was 13 months old when he died.
The baby died from acute upper airways obstruction, meaning his airway was blocked.
The obstruction was caused by smothering or inserting objects into the baby’s mouth.
Preston was abused, sexually harmed, and physically hurt over four months.
Varley’s partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, was guilty of allowing the baby’s death.
Police described Varley as a “serial manipulator and a serial liar.”
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Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian president of the Oxford Union debating society, said British media wrongly claimed she supported Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7. She stated that her words were taken out of context and that she will continue to speak out.
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Arwa Elrayess is the first Palestinian president of the Oxford Union.
She faced accusations from British media of justifying Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7.
Elrayess says her statements were misquoted by the media.
She denies supporting the attacks and says she will not be silenced.
The controversy comes shortly after her election as president of the debating society.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal between the U.S. and Iran. However, details about what the agreement includes have not been shared yet. Experts have raised questions about the deal and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump announced a new deal with Iran.
The terms of the agreement have not been made public.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global oil shipments.
There are concerns about how the deal might affect security in the Strait of Hormuz.
CBS News featured expert analysis discussing the deal’s potential effects.
Questions remain about what the deal means for U.S.-Iran relations.
The situation is being closely watched by international observers.
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President Obama said that any new agreement between the U.S. and Iran will likely be very similar to the previous nuclear deal known as the JCPOA. He does not expect any major changes or improvements compared to the original deal his administration made.
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President Obama was involved in making the original JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran.
The JCPOA deal aimed to limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for lifting some sanctions.
President Obama doubts a new deal will be very different from the JCPOA.
He expects no significant improvements over the original agreement.
The discussion is about potential future agreements between the U.S. and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
The original JCPOA was a key part of U.S. foreign policy at the time of the Obama administration.
The article reflects ongoing concerns about nuclear security and diplomacy with Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have reached a deal, with Pakistani mediators confirming the agreement. However, specific details about the terms of the deal have not yet been made public.
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President Trump said the U.S. and Iran made a deal.
Mediators from Pakistan confirmed the deal.
The exact details of the agreement are not yet known.
CBS News reporters Imitaz Tyab and Olivia Rinaldi covered the story.
The announcement came through a CBS News video report.
The deal marks a significant development in U.S.-Iran relations.
No official documents or terms have been released so far.
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Russia launched a large overnight attack on Ukraine's major cities with hundreds of drones and missiles. The strikes killed at least 11 people, injured dozens, and damaged a famous religious site in Kyiv, called the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery.
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Russia attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro using drones and ballistic missiles.
At least 11 people, including civilians and emergency workers, were killed in the attacks.
In Kyiv, five people died, and at least 30 were injured, including two young children.
Several residential buildings, a market, a grocery store, and military-related workshops were hit.
Russia said it targeted factories making drone parts and long-range missiles.
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century religious site and UNESCO World Heritage location, was damaged by fire.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for stronger support and pressure on Russia from G7 countries.
The conflict and attacks occurred a day after phone talks between Presidents Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump.
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Vice President JD Vance said that Iran will not receive billions of dollars in assets as part of the upcoming U.S.-Iran deal. He explained that the agreement aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons while offering economic cooperation if Iran meets its promises.
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Vice President JD Vance denied claims that Iran will get billions of dollars in frozen assets through the deal.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says the country will receive $24 billion in frozen funds during negotiation, but Vance disputes this number.
The U.S. has not yet made the full terms of the agreement public but plans to release them soon.
The deal focuses on stopping Iran from having a nuclear weapon and opening economic opportunities if Iran complies with its commitments.
Vance said military force might be considered to enforce the nuclear agreement, but he does not expect it to be necessary.
Discussions will include destroying Iran’s enriched nuclear material and verifying compliance with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.
Vance warned that hardliners in Iran might misrepresent the deal to their audience.
The U.S. aims to re-integrate Iran into the global economy if Iran allows inspections and meets the deal's terms.
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President Donald Trump said ships are beginning to move again through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Middle East. This comes after the U.S. and Iran announced they plan to sign an agreement to end their conflict and reopen the strait, though some details still need to be worked out.
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The U.S. and Iran plan to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The initial deal includes opening the strait, lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, and stopping fighting.
More complex issues like Iran’s nuclear program, regional influence, frozen assets, and sanctions will be negotiated over 60 days.
President Trump said ships loaded with oil are already moving through a southern route in the strait, which is safer and passes through Omani waters.
Clearing naval mines could take 40 to 50 days before shipping companies fully trust the route again.
Around 500 ships and 20,000 crew members are waiting to pass through the strait.
President Trump plans to discuss mine-clearing efforts at the G7 Summit in France.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry indicated that fees might be charged for passing through the waterway, while U.S. officials expect toll-free passage.
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An agreement between the US and Iran has ended a conflict that started under President Donald Trump’s administration, revealing limits to US power in the Middle East. The deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas shipments and pauses fighting, but it does not resolve all issues, such as Iran's nuclear program.
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The conflict began with US and Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and military in February.
Over 150 civilians, including many children, were killed in one American strike in southern Iran.
The war damaged US relations with Gulf Arab countries, some of which are seeking closer ties with Iran and China.
The new agreement reopens the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
The US Navy lifted its blockade of Iranian ports as part of the deal.
The full agreement text has not been published yet and leaves major issues like Iran's nuclear program for future talks.
The deal is expected to reduce tensions and ease economic pressures related to energy supplies.
The conflict highlighted challenges to US dominance in regional Middle Eastern affairs.
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A 36-year-old U.S. man from Texas was arrested in Bogotá, Colombia, for allegedly sexually abusing a 7-year-old boy on a balcony. Authorities found three children in his apartment, who are now in child protection care, and Colombian leaders are calling for stronger visa rules to prevent such crimes.
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The suspect was caught allegedly abusing a boy in broad daylight on a balcony in Bogotá.
Passersby saw the act and shouted at the man to stop.
The man arrived in Bogotá on June 6 and was arrested shortly after the incident.
Authorities found three children in his apartment; they are now under protection.
The suspect may have adopted the children, but investigations continue.
The case has caused public outrage and protests near the suspect’s building.
Colombia’s president called for visa restrictions to stop criminals like this from entering.
Colombia has actively turned away about 100 foreigners suspected of coming for sex tourism in early 2026.
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The United States, Iran, and Pakistan have announced a preliminary agreement to end military hostilities in the Middle East, with a formal signing planned in Switzerland. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting some U.S. sanctions temporarily, and promising not to pursue nuclear weapons while negotiations continue.
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The U.S., Iran, and Pakistan announced a preliminary memorandum of understanding to stop military operations in all areas, including Lebanon.
A signing ceremony for the deal is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen to commercial ships once the memorandum is signed, with Iran coordinating maritime traffic with Oman.
Iran agrees to freeze nuclear activities, such as uranium enrichment, while further talks on its nuclear program and U.S. sanctions continue over 60 days.
President Trump ordered the lifting of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports as part of the deal.
The U.S. will not impose new sanctions on Iran during negotiations and will waive oil sanctions temporarily.
The U.S. agreed to release $25 billion of Iran’s frozen assets in various forms, including cash transfers and financial credit lines.
Congress will need to review and approve any final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
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Stocks increased and oil prices dropped after the United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to end their conflict. The possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, helped lower oil prices.
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The U.S. and Iran have reached a tentative deal to stop their conflict.
Stock futures for the S&P 500 rose by more than 1.2% early Monday.
Nasdaq futures increased by nearly 2.1% in the same period.
Oil prices fell in anticipation of the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for global oil shipments.
The agreement signals a possible end to hostilities between the two countries.
Market activity responded positively to the news of the tentative deal.
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Lidia “Taty” Almeida, an Argentinian human rights activist who searched for her son after he was kidnapped during Argentina’s military dictatorship, has died at age 95. She was president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a group demanding justice for people who disappeared during the dictatorship from 1976 to 1983.
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Almeida’s son, Alejandro, was kidnapped by paramilitaries in 1975, before the military junta took power.
She spent more than 50 years searching for her son’s fate, but he was never found.
Almeida became a leader in the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a group of women who march weekly in Buenos Aires demanding answers about disappeared children.
She continued to campaign for human rights and social justice until shortly before her death.
Almeida was born in Buenos Aires in 1930 and worked as a teacher before becoming an activist.
Alejandro was a medical student, poet, and member of a Marxist-Leninist guerrilla group.
In 2008, Almeida published her son’s poetry found in his diaries.
She became president of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Founding Line group in 2024.
Many public figures in Argentina, including former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, expressed sorrow and respect for Almeida.
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President Donald Trump is meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in France. The meeting follows a preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump has also threatened to impose high tariffs on French wine.
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President Trump and President Macron are meeting at the G7 summit in France.
The U.S. reached a preliminary deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The deal was announced by the Trump administration on Sunday before the summit meeting.
President Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on all French wine.
The G7 summit brings together leaders from seven major advanced economies.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because a large amount of the world’s oil passes through it.
Tariffs are taxes on imports, which can affect trade between countries.
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Janis, an alternative pop and soul singer, is releasing a new album called "Cry With Us." The album reflects her experiences as a trans woman and shows her growth from a teen pop star named Sliimy in the late 2000s to her current music style.
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Janis is an alternative pop and soul artist.
Her new album "Cry With Us" will be released this week.
The album draws on her personal experiences as a trans woman.
She was previously known as Sliimy, a teenage pop star in the late 2000s.
Janis visited the FRANCE 24 studios for an interview about her music and story.
The article also mentions new music releases by French singer Mylène Farmer and British band Muse.
The content appeared on FRANCE 24’s culture section on June 15, 2026.
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The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, people in Lebanon and Israel have mixed feelings, with some doubting the peace will last and others wanting the conflict to continue.
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The U.S. and Iran agreed to extend the ceasefire that is currently unstable.
The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
Some people in Lebanon are skeptical that the ceasefire will truly end the fighting and damage.
In Israel, some groups want the military action in Lebanon to keep going.
The deal faces challenges, including ongoing hostilities and differing opinions from involved countries.
The news was reported on June 15, 2026.
The ceasefire is part of efforts to control the wider conflict involving multiple countries in the region.
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Vice President Vance said the U.S. plans to share the text of a preliminary agreement with Iran this week. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran will only receive money if it meets its commitments.
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The preliminary deal is between the U.S. and Iran.
The purpose of the deal is to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. will release the text of the agreement this week.
Iran will not receive any money unless it meets its obligations under the deal.
Vice President Vance made the announcement on Monday.
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A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after two instructors threw her off a bridge for rope jumping without securing her with safety gear. The incident happened at an abandoned bridge popular for extreme sports, and police have arrested three men linked to the company running the jumps.
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The woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, was 21 years old and wanted to become a physical education teacher.
She was rope jumping at Ponte do Esqueleto, an abandoned bridge in Limeira, São Paulo state.
She asked to be launched "airplane style," held above the instructors' shoulders with arms spread.
Video shows she was thrown from about 40 meters (130 feet) without a harness or safety rope attached to her.
An onlooker can be heard yelling at the instructors to secure her before the jump.
The two instructors had harnesses and were connected to safety ropes themselves.
Rope jumping uses non-stretch climbing ropes and causes a swinging motion, different from bungee jumping.
Police have arrested three men tied to the company offering the jumps and have opened an investigation that could lead to murder charges.
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