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Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two strong earthquakes caused many deaths and injuries and damaged buildings, including in the capital, Caracas. The United States is offering help, but sanctions on Venezuela create challenges for delivering aid quickly and effectively.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring about 1,000.
Venezuela declared a state of emergency due to the damage.
The US is in contact with Venezuelan authorities and is preparing to provide aid.
Sanctions imposed by the US and other countries limit how easily aid and financial help can reach Venezuela.
Some US sanctions were partially lifted recently, allowing more business and banking transactions with Venezuela.
Experts worry aid may not fully reach those who need it because of sanctions and added regulations.
There is concern the disaster could be used by the US to increase its influence in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s interim government thanks the US for its offer of support after the earthquakes.
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China has built a three-dimensional model of a U.S. Navy warship in a desert training area in Xinjiang. This model is likely used for testing missiles and preparing for possible military conflicts between China and the United States.
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The model is a replica of an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, a key U.S. Navy warship.
It is located in the Taklamakan Desert, a known site for testing Chinese anti-ship missiles.
China has constructed other U.S. vessel models in the area, mostly in two dimensions before this 3D version.
The model was detected by satellite images first captured in early 2024.
The area includes a rail system used to move mobile targets to simulate real combat conditions.
The training could be part of China's preparation for potential conflict over Taiwan.
Other U.S. military aircraft models have also been spotted in nearby Chinese test sites.
China has also built replicas of Taiwan's government buildings for military training exercises.
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Season 5 of the TV show "The Bear" will be the final season and will launch on Hulu via Disney+ on June 25, 2026. All eight episodes will be available to stream at once, with weekly broadcasts also starting the same day on FX.
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"The Bear" Season 5 is the last season of the show.
It will be released on June 25, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
All episodes (eight in total) will be released simultaneously on Hulu, which requires a subscription starting at $11.99 per month.
FX will also air the episodes weekly for viewers who prefer to watch them over time.
The story follows Sydney, Richie, and Natalie managing the restaurant after Carmy leaves the food industry.
They face challenges such as no money, a possible sale, and a storm while trying to earn a Michelin star.
The show emphasizes that what makes a restaurant perfect is not just the food but the people involved.
No season 6 will be made; Season 5 concludes the series.
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Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow, targeting the city’s main oil refinery and damaging key fuel infrastructure. This attack, along with falling oil and gold prices, is weakening two important parts of Russia’s economy that support President Putin during the war.
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Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow on June 18, hitting the main oil refinery in the Kapotnya district.
The Kapotnya refinery supplies about one-third of the Moscow region’s fuel and may remain offline for the rest of the year due to damage.
Ukraine focused on attacking fuel refineries, depots, and rail links that process crude oil into usable energy.
Russia’s crude oil prices have dropped significantly, with Brent crude falling about 25% to mid-$70s and Urals crude down about 33% to low $60s per barrel.
Gold prices, once at record highs for Russia, have dropped by more than 25% from January, reducing its value as a financial safety net.
Russia’s federal budget faced a 4.6 trillion ruble deficit in early 2026 due to a 45% decline in oil and gas revenue.
Russia has begun importing gasoline by sea and extended export bans amid fuel shortages and rationing spreading across Moscow and other regions.
Russian officials recognize the attacks as a threat to society and are considering suspending diesel exports to protect local fuel supplies.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heat wave that is breaking temperature records in countries like the United Kingdom and France. Climate experts say that because Europe is warming faster than any other continent, its infrastructure may need to change to handle these extreme heat conditions.
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Europe is currently facing a very strong heat wave.
The heat wave is causing record high temperatures in the UK and France.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth.
Climate researchers warn that the continent’s infrastructure may need to be adjusted to cope with rising temperatures.
Radley M. Horton, a professor from Columbia University, has spoken about the impact of climate change on Europe.
The discussion was featured on CBS Morning News.
The need to adapt infrastructure means things like roads, buildings, and energy systems might have to be improved to handle more heat.
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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, involved in a major South African police corruption investigation, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money laundering. He agreed to cooperate with prosecutors to help expose high-ranking police officers allegedly involved in bribery and corruption.
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Matlala admitted to bribing top police officials to win a 360 million rand ($22 million) contract for his company, Medicare24.
The plea deal could lead to Matlala serving eight years in prison if accepted by the court.
He must provide truthful testimony against senior officials during future trials.
Police chief General Fannie Masemola faces related charges but denies them.
The investigation is connected to the Madlanga Commission, which probes police corruption and criminal infiltration.
Matlala is also charged with a separate murder case, which he denies.
The inquiry was launched after claims that organized crime groups had infiltrated government and law enforcement.
The magistrate will decide on the plea deal next week in Pretoria.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson in February. Investigators received ransom notes demanding Bitcoin and later claiming Nancy had died, which police consider possibly genuine while continuing their investigation with the FBI.
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Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home in February 2024.
Media received ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin for her return.
A second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died accidentally after the abduction.
The first note was addressed directly to Savannah Guthrie and included specific details from the property.
Authorities consider the ransom note messages potentially credible and are actively investigating.
The FBI is working with local police but declined to comment publicly.
Experts say the notes support the theory of a kidnapping-for-ransom attempt that went wrong.
Savannah Guthrie has acknowledged the possibility that money was a motive for the abduction.
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The Green party leader Zack Polanski warned that reducing climate action would harm the UK Labour party politically. Trade unions and politicians are divided about North Sea oil drilling, with some supporting new drilling for jobs and others urging focus on clean energy to fight climate change.
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Zack Polanski said cutting back on climate actions would damage Labour’s political future.
Some trade union leaders want to stop new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
Former health secretary Wes Streeting and Unite union leader Sharon Graham support more drilling to protect jobs.
The energy secretary Ed Miliband aims for net zero carbon emissions, which some critics say could limit job growth.
Oil and gas jobs in the UK have dropped by more than half over the last decade.
Around 90-93% of the North Sea’s oil and gas have already been extracted.
Some unions warn that supporting drilling could help far-right political groups.
The net zero economy is growing quickly and creates better-paying jobs according to a business report.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, some Britons still believe leaving the European Union was the right choice because it restored control over laws and borders. However, issues like increased immigration and political tensions have complicated the outcomes many voters expected.
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Brexit voters emphasized regaining sovereignty, democracy, and control over immigration as main reasons for leaving the EU.
Britain was a member of the EU for more than 43 years before leaving on January 31, 2020.
Some Brexit supporters blame UK governments for not fully using the freedoms gained after leaving the EU.
Immigration to the UK increased significantly after Brexit, rising from about 224,000 in 2019 to over 900,000 in 2023.
The Brexit debate has caused deep political divisions in the UK, including conflicts within the major Conservative Party.
Some critics say the “Leave” campaign used fear-based messages about immigration during the referendum.
The UK has historically been more focused on ties with English-speaking countries than with EU nations.
Key moments before Brexit included financial crises and disagreements over EU treaties, which increased tensions.
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A journalist named Tony Frangie Mawad shared his experience during the first of two strong earthquakes in Venezuela. He was inside an elevator in Caracas when the quake started and said that everything was shaking when he went outside.
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Two powerful earthquakes recently struck Venezuela.
Tony Frangie Mawad was in an elevator in Caracas during the first earthquake.
He described the moment as "quite terrifying."
After the quake, he went outside and saw that everything was shaking.
The event was covered and shared by CBS News.
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A heatwave in Europe is moving east, with Germany and the Czech Republic expecting very high temperatures. France has raised its health alert to the highest level due to heat-related deaths and hospital strain.
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Germany may reach 40°C in parts of the west and southwest on Thursday and nationwide on Friday.
The Czech Republic has issued an extreme weather warning for the heatwave.
France’s government raised the health alert to its highest level to protect vulnerable people and boost hospital staff.
Deaths linked to the heat include young people and older adults.
Paris has seen a rise in death rates during the heatwave, and authorities advise against outdoor exercise during extreme heat.
Several children have died in cars in the Paris region amid the heat.
Some French nuclear plants stopped operating because of the heat.
Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in parts of France later this week.
Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, increasing the frequency of heatwaves and wildfires.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing damage and prompting rescue teams to look for survivors. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump had disagreements with some Republican senators.
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Venezuela experienced two deadly earthquakes.
Rescue efforts are underway to find people trapped or injured.
The earthquakes caused significant damage in affected areas.
President Donald Trump had conflicts with certain Republican senators.
The news report covers both the natural disaster and political events.
The information was shared by CBS News.
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Researchers from the University of Bergen tested a way to reduce political hostility in nine democratic countries. The method worked in eight countries but did not reduce political animosity in the United States.
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Political polarization means people and parties hold more extreme views and dislike the opposing side.
Affective polarization refers to dislike or hatred between political opponents, not just differences in opinion.
The study was conducted in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
Participants rated their feelings for their own party and the opposing party to measure polarization.
One third of participants were asked to find common ground with political opponents to reduce hostility.
This approach lowered polarization scores significantly in all countries except the US.
Researchers suggest political animosity in the US is deeply rooted and harder to change.
Reduced polarization in other countries was linked to more willingness to support democratic values and compromise.
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An international effort has started to evacuate about 11,000 commercial sailors stuck in the Gulf region due to conflict-related hazards. Clearing mines and managing heavy traffic at ports make the process complicated, and it could take several weeks to finish.
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Around 11,000 commercial sailors are stranded in the Gulf.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is leading the evacuation plan.
Sea mines in the area have not been completely removed, creating risks.
There is a backlog of ships and sailors caused by recent months of disruptions.
The evacuation will be a complex operation involving multiple countries.
It is expected to take weeks before all sailors are safely evacuated.
Global oil prices have dropped to their lowest point since the conflict began.
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Europe is experiencing extremely high temperatures and has become the fastest-warming continent. A weather pattern called a heat dome is trapping hot air over the region. Scientists link this extreme heat to climate change and are studying why Europe is so vulnerable.
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Europe is breaking temperature records in countries like Spain, the UK, and France.
A heat dome, a high-pressure system, is causing the trapped hot air over Europe.
This is the second time in one month that a heat dome has appeared over Europe.
Scientists say climate change is driving the extreme heat events.
Europe is warming faster than any other continent.
The article was published on June 25, 2026.
The content originally included a video discussing these heat events.
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The UK experienced its hottest June day ever, reaching 36.1°C in southern England. This broke the previous record from 1976, and it follows another recent record heat month, with scientists linking these changes to climate change increasing extreme weather.
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The highest temperature recorded in the UK this June was 36.1°C (97°F).
This temperature exceeded the previous June record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
The record temperature was measured in southern England.
This is the second consecutive month the UK has broken historical temperature records.
Scientists say climate change is causing more frequent and stronger heatwaves.
Europe is one of the fastest-warming continents, contributing to heat extremes.
Heatwaves like this can impact health, agriculture, and water resources.
The news was released on June 25, 2026.
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Two earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing a building to collapse near Caracas and killing at least 160 people. The capital city and nearby areas suffered significant damage from the tremors.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes in a short time.
At least 160 people have died due to the earthquakes.
The capital city, Caracas, and surrounding areas were heavily damaged.
A building collapsed in El Junquito, an area on the edge of Caracas.
The country’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the death toll.
Videos show the destruction caused by the collapse near Caracas.
The earthquakes caused chaos and emergency responses in Venezuela.
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Keiko Fujimori is likely to win Peru’s presidential election after gaining a strong lead over her opponent Roberto Sanchez. Sanchez rejects the election results and claims that the voting process was seriously flawed.
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Keiko Fujimori is a conservative candidate in Peru’s presidential race.
She has taken a lead that is considered very difficult to overcome.
Roberto Sanchez is her leftist opponent in this election.
Sanchez says he will not accept a government led by Fujimori.
He alleges there were serious problems with the election process.
Fujimori acknowledges the country is politically divided.
The situation shows a sharp political split among Peruvians.
The election coverage was reported on June 25, 2026.
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A vehicle drove into a crowd of people celebrating Mexico’s World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, injuring several individuals. Local authorities said the reasons for the incident are still under investigation.
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The incident happened in Cabo San Lucas, a popular tourist spot in Mexico.
It occurred after Mexico won a World Cup match against Czechia.
A car drove through a crowd of people, causing injuries.
City officials said the vehicle was surrounded by people before it moved into the crowd.
A video showing the car hitting the crowd was shared on social media but has not been verified.
Mexico scored three goals in the second half to win the match at Mexico City Stadium.
This victory allowed Mexico to finish the group phase with full points.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the vehicle’s actions.
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The Ethiopian independent media outlet Addis Standard won the U.S. National Endowment for Democracy award for its journalists' bravery in a difficult media environment. The award recognizes their work despite challenges like imprisonment of journalists and restrictions on reporting in Ethiopia.
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Addis Standard is one of the few independent news sources left in Ethiopia.
The U.S. National Endowment for Democracy awarded Addis Standard for courage and resilience.
Journalists from Addis Standard will go to Washington DC in September to accept the award.
Ethiopia imprisons more journalists than any country in Sub-Saharan Africa except Eritrea.
Topics such as armed conflict and human rights issues have caused journalists to be jailed and foreign reporters to be expelled.
The media environment in Ethiopia is described as repressive, meaning it limits free reporting and press freedom.
The award highlights the difficult working conditions faced by Ethiopian journalists.
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