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Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has rejected the recent election results that show Keiko Fujimori slightly ahead. He claims the vote count was manipulated, especially for votes cast abroad, and says he will not accept a Fujimori presidency.
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The election run-off in Peru was between left-wing Roberto Sanchez and right-wing Keiko Fujimori.
With over 99.7% of votes counted, Fujimori leads with 50.11%, and Sanchez has 49.89%.
Sanchez alleges fraud, particularly in votes from Peruvians living overseas.
Peru has around 2,506 polling stations abroad, with more than 1.2 million overseas voters.
Election authorities recently stopped requiring overseas vote tally sheets to be scanned and digitized.
Sanchez says this change made the vote count vulnerable to interference and wants overseas votes declared invalid.
Fujimori called Sanchez’s fraud claims a desperate political move.
Peru has had unstable politics with nine different presidents in the last decade and frequent fraud claims during elections.
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A 25-year-old man from Alberta opened fire from a hotel room in Montreal, killing one police officer and one bystander before being shot dead by police. Authorities have identified the attacker and victims but have not confirmed a motive, while an unverified document linked to the suspect contains violent anti-government and anti-capitalist messages.
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The suspect, Seth Hatfield, was from Lethbridge, Alberta, and was killed by police after the shooting.
The attack happened in the Côte-des-Neiges borough of Montreal.
One police officer, Mohamed Lamine Benredouane (34 years old), and one bystander, Michel Mizrahi (64 years old), died in the shooting.
Benredouane grew up in the neighborhood and joined the Montreal Police Force in 2021.
A second police officer was injured but survived.
A 104-page document allegedly linked to the suspect contains misogynistic, anti-capitalist, and anti-government ideas; it has not been confirmed by police.
The bystander Mizrahi was a Jewish man and family father; the neighborhood has a large Jewish community, raising fears about antisemitism.
Jewish community leaders urge caution against blaming the attack on antisemitism before full facts are known.
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A new survey shows that many people in other countries trust President Trump's leadership less than before. His approach to international groups and alliances has led to doubts about whether the U.S. can be relied on by its partners worldwide.
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A survey of over 40,000 adults in 36 countries found 76% have no confidence in President Trump’s leadership.
Only 32% believe the U.S. cares about other countries' interests, while 66% disagree.
57% of respondents view the U.S. negatively, and around half say the U.S. is an unreliable partner.
President Trump has criticized the United Nations and pulled the U.S. from several U.N. commitments.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte recently visited Washington to discuss the U.S.-NATO relationship amid withdrawal threats by Trump.
U.S. reliability ratings dropped significantly among traditional allies like Canada, Sweden, Germany, Japan, France, Spain, Italy, and the U.K. since 2022.
Hungary, led by Trump ally Viktor Orbán until April, showed increased trust in the U.S. under Trump.
No majority in any of the 36 countries approved of Trump’s handling of issues like conflicts in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, immigration, or humanitarian aid.
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The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) will evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stuck in the Gulf due to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The evacuation will happen with the help of countries near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that Iran had effectively closed during the conflict.
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Over 11,000 sailors are stranded in the Gulf because of the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
The IMO will lead a large-scale evacuation with cooperation from Iran, Oman, the US, and other local countries.
An interim peace deal was signed recently, but the US and Iran still disagree on some details, especially Iran’s nuclear program inspections.
Iran's president stated that missile talks are not part of the agreement and said Iran will not negotiate its defense capabilities.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to discuss the agreement and oppose Iran’s attempt to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway, and international law says no country can charge tolls for passage.
The strait had been closed after the conflict started, causing a big rise in global oil prices.
Since the deal, some ships have restarted using the strait, but traffic is still below normal levels, with over 200 tankers waiting inside the strait as of the latest data.
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Displaced Lebanese people are returning to southern Lebanon after a ceasefire stopped months of Israeli air strikes. The truce was supported by both the United States and Iran, but many returnees worry the peace will not last.
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Many Lebanese left southern Lebanon due to Israeli bombardment.
A ceasefire has now stopped the attacks.
The ceasefire was backed by the United States and Iran.
People are beginning to return to their damaged homes and towns.
There are concerns the ceasefire might not hold firmly.
The situation in southern Lebanon remains fragile after months of conflict.
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The Trump administration has made progress in talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and change its nuclear program. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a 60-day license that lets Iran sell oil in U.S. dollars, easing some sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
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The negotiations focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
The talks also aim to reform Iran’s nuclear program.
The U.S. Treasury Department issued a 60-day license to Iran.
This license allows Iran to sell oil using U.S. dollars.
Selling oil in U.S. dollars enables easier international trading for Iran.
This move rolls back some of the long-standing U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil.
The easing of sanctions is part of ongoing efforts to reach a deal with Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because a large portion of the world’s oil passes through it.
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A United Nations inquiry found that Israeli forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza during the war, resulting in many child deaths. The commission stated that these actions may indicate a genocidal intent against Palestinians. Israel rejected the accusations, and the situation remains heavily disputed internationally.
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The UN commission found about 30% of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza were children.
The report says Palestinian children were deliberately targeted, including during a ceasefire in October 2025.
Previous UN reports accused Israel of genocide, with some Israeli officials wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
Israeli forces used powerful weapons in crowded residential areas despite high child casualties.
The report says Israel’s blockade has caused widespread harm to children’s health through lack of food, medicine, and aid.
Attacks on healthcare and reproductive facilities increased newborn deaths and miscarriages in Gaza.
Nearly all children in Gaza are reported to need psychological help due to trauma.
Israel denies the accusations and claims Hamas diverts humanitarian aid, while Hamas denies this and accuses Israel of blocking aid.
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Israeli soldiers and two Merkava tanks were seen in the countryside near the Syrian city of Quneitra. This event breaks the 1974 Disengagement Agreement between Israel and Syria.
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Israeli troops entered the Syrian countryside near Quneitra city.
Two Israeli Merkava tanks were spotted during this patrol.
The presence of Israeli forces in this area violates the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
The Disengagement Agreement was made to separate Israeli and Syrian forces after a conflict.
Quneitra is a city close to the border between Israel and Syria.
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The UK defence secretary, Dan Jarvis, said he will publish the postponed defence investment plan before the Nato summit in early July. He has reportedly secured about £1 billion more funding than his predecessor but has not yet finalized the overall defence budget.
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Dan Jarvis is the new UK defence secretary.
The defence investment plan (Dip) has been delayed but will be published before the Nato summit in Ankara on 7-8 July.
Jarvis claims to have secured around £14 billion in funding, about £1 billion more than the previous secretary John Healey.
John Healey resigned after failing to get enough money to cover an £18 billion funding gap.
The overall defence budget increase to 2.68% of GDP by 2030 was proposed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Nato wants member countries to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035.
Jarvis hopes the next prime minister, possibly Andy Burnham, will continue to prioritise defence spending.
Other government departments have faced a 1% cut in their capital budgets as part of the budget talks.
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The U.S. will let Iran's World Cup soccer team enter the country two days before their next game instead of just one day. The team must leave the U.S. after their match in Seattle on Friday, and some team members have faced restrictions on traveling with the team.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Iran's team can arrive two days before their next match.
The team will leave the U.S. after their game in Seattle on Friday.
Iran’s base camp was moved from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.
For earlier matches, the team could only travel the day before the game.
Some officials and support staff from Iran’s team were not allowed to travel with them to the U.S.
Iran requested more time to adjust to new cities and recover after games.
Traveling a day before matches is normal and follows FIFA rules.
The White House FIFA Task Force monitored the team’s travel before allowing the extra day.
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Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghanistan faces serious challenges beyond violence. The country has seen some security improvements, but economic hardship and social difficulties remain, especially for women. European countries are debating how to work with Afghanistan’s leaders to help people without supporting the Taliban regime.
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The Taliban took control of Afghanistan nearly five years ago.
Violence levels have changed, with some areas experiencing more peace but ongoing social and economic problems.
Afghanistan faces deep economic collapse and social divisions.
Women in Afghanistan continue to work and resist restrictions despite a tougher environment.
Ordinary Afghans live with uncertain and difficult daily conditions.
European governments are considering practical engagement with the Taliban to address humanitarian needs.
There is concern that diplomatic talks might give the Taliban political legitimacy despite their restrictions on civil rights.
Reporting comes from multiple Afghan regions including Kabul and Lashkar Gah, showing a complex national situation.
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At a recent London conference called the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC), right-wing politicians and activists criticized Britain’s net zero energy policies and its energy secretary, Ed Miliband. The event, supported by US fossil fuel donors and Trump allies, included speakers opposing green policies, abortion rights, and multiculturalism.
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The ARC conference took place in London with over 4,000 delegates from 85 countries.
Attendees included conservatives, right-wing populists, US anti-abortion activists, and European far-right party members.
Former US energy secretary Chris Wright, appointed by President Trump, called Britain’s energy policies a “tragic mistake.”
Wright predicted a UK leadership change could reverse current energy policies to align more with the US.
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and other speakers attacked Ed Miliband, blaming him for economic decline linked to net zero policies.
The conference is funded by US fossil fuel companies and Trump supporters, including billionaire donors linked to Trump’s campaigns.
Topics included criticism of green economic policies, opposition to abortion, and resistance to multiculturalism.
US officials attending have previously influenced UK debates on abortion rights and online safety rules.
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Dr. Chloe Brimacombe explains that the current heatwave in France is severe because it started early, has high humidity, and is part of a trend of more frequent, longer heatwaves in Europe. She says reaching net-zero carbon emissions would help reduce the strength and length of such heatwaves, and that public buildings must be improved to handle hotter temperatures.
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A heatwave is currently affecting France and other parts of Europe.
The heatwave is intense due to early arrival and high humidity.
Europe is experiencing longer and more frequent heatwaves over time.
Net-zero carbon emissions means balancing the amount of carbon released with the amount removed from the atmosphere.
Achieving net-zero emissions can lower how strong and long heatwaves last.
Adapting buildings like schools, hospitals, and care homes is important for hotter weather.
The article references the need to address both reducing emissions and adapting to climate changes.
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The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports to support progress in ending a nearly four-month war. This move allows Iran to sell more oil openly, potentially increasing its daily earnings by millions, by reducing costs from previous sanctions evasion methods.
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The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license allowing Iran to export oil and related products until August 21, 2026.
This policy change reverses previous sanctions imposed during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Iran’s oil sales were previously limited to a few buyers, mainly China, at discounted prices because of sanctions.
Experts estimate Iran could make about $37.4 million to $51 million per day during the 60-day waiver period.
Iran was already selling oil but at lower profits due to discounts and costs of secret shipping and financial maneuvers to avoid sanctions.
The new license allows Iran to sell oil closer to market prices and reduces costs related to shipping and financial operations used to skirt sanctions.
These changes could increase Iran’s revenue by roughly $11 per barrel of oil sold.
Iran is estimated to currently have access to around 180 million barrels of oil for export.
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Fuel sales to the public have stopped in Crimea, a region controlled by Russia but internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, due to a decree by Russian-installed authorities. This follows Ukraine's attacks on bridges and oil facilities, causing fuel shortages, power cuts, and restrictions on daily life in Crimea.
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Russian-installed leader Sergei Aksyonov ordered all fuel sales to the public in Crimea to stop, reserving fuel mainly for government use.
Crimea has faced power blackouts and fuel shortages, leading many residents to reduce car use or buy generators they cannot fuel.
Ukraine has targeted key bridges linking Crimea with occupied areas and Russia, damaging supply routes.
Satellite images show Russia installed temporary pontoon bridges, causing vehicle traffic jams that Ukraine has further attacked.
Fuel prices in Crimea have risen sharply, with residents paying about 50% more than average Russian petrol prices before sales were halted.
Shops report panic buying and shortages of everyday items like sugar.
Public transport, shops, and cafes have limited operating hours, and street lights have been turned off at night in parts of Crimea.
Children's summer camps popular with Russian visitors have been closed, and some trains transporting children to these camps were stopped partway.
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The UK is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-high temperatures causing problems for schools, hospitals, and transport services. Similar extreme heat is affecting several countries in Western Europe, leading to health warnings and disruptions.
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Temperatures in the UK reached 34.6°C in Surrey, with forecasts up to 39°C breaking June records.
Schools in southern England and Wales closed or shortened days to protect students.
Rail services slowed down to prevent track damage, and some hospital appointments were cancelled due to high demand.
The UK Met Office issued a rare red heat warning indicating risks to even healthy people.
Other parts of Europe, including France, Spain, and Germany, are also facing record heat and related deaths from drowning.
The heatwave is worsened by climate change, adding 2 to 4°C to temperatures.
The UN secretary-general said London was “cooking” and called the situation a climate and energy crisis.
People are advised to stay hydrated, stay in shade, and care for vulnerable individuals during the heat.
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Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham met in a tense meeting to discuss the transition of power. Starmer agreed Burnham could start talks with the civil service but wants to limit the transition period before handing over leadership.
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Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham met for about an hour to discuss Burnham taking over leadership.
The meeting was described as “frosty” and showed strained relations between the two leaders.
Starmer agreed Burnham can talk with the civil service to prepare for leading the government.
There is tension because Burnham ousted Starmer in the Makerfield byelection.
Burnham wanted a longer transition period but was restrained to a shorter timeframe of about three weeks.
Starmer plans to resolve key issues and publish the defense investment plan before leaving office.
Starmer’s team will not make major new policy or spending decisions that might limit Burnham’s future options.
Burnham’s team includes experienced political figures and plans to review Labour’s current policies and manifesto.
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France is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves that are causing problems for many people, especially those living in old apartments without air conditioning. A national debate has started about whether everyone should have air conditioning, with some political groups supporting it to protect health and others worried about environmental impacts and fairness.
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France hit its hottest night ever, with people in cities struggling in old buildings not designed for extreme heat.
Heatwaves in France have become more frequent since 2010.
There is a heat dome causing long-lasting high temperatures across western Europe.
Hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and social housing are seen as priority places to get cooling systems.
Some politicians, including far-right groups, support widespread air conditioning access.
Critics argue that air conditioning can increase outdoor temperatures and may not be fair or sustainable for everyone.
The government and experts are discussing how to help people who cannot afford expensive cooling solutions.
The debate involves questions of public health, environmental impact, affordability, and social fairness.
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Fans of the young-adult novel "Better Than the Movies" believe that social media personality Wyatt Aube has been cast as the lead character Wes Bennett in the upcoming Netflix adaptation. There is no official announcement yet, but Aube’s recent social media posts have sparked speculation and excitement among fans.
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"Better Than the Movies" is a popular young-adult novel by Lynn Painter.
Netflix is making a film adaptation directed by Julia Hart.
Fans think Wyatt Aube, a model and social media personality, will play Wes Bennett.
Aube shared mysterious Instagram posts related to the book, increasing fan speculation.
Lynn Painter’s official Instagram page follows Aube’s account.
Aube received comments suggesting he is Wes Bennett, which he responded to with a hint.
No official casting announcement has been made yet.
Other actors like Jack Champion and Charlie Bushnell are also popular fan choices for Wes Bennett.
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