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An Irish company is supplying alumina, a raw material used in metal production, to Russia despite ongoing EU sanctions aimed at limiting Russia's military capabilities in the Ukraine war. Experts argue that allowing these exports may indirectly support Russian weapons production and that governments should consider the wider risks of such commercial dealings during conflict.
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An Irish company is exporting alumina to Russia.
Alumina is a key raw material that can be used in making metals for weapons.
The European Union has sanctions to restrict Russia’s military-industrial activities.
The exports of alumina continue despite these sanctions.
Experts highlight a contradiction in EU policies allowing strategic materials to reach Russia.
The company’s close commercial ties to Russia raise concerns about indirect support for warfare.
Governments have a responsibility to assess risks in supply chains during conflicts.
The issue involves questions of corporate responsibility and preventing facilitation of international crimes.
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A disabled man from Massachusetts sued FIFA and event organizers after he was stopped and asked for paperwork to prove his service dog's status at a FIFA Club World Cup match. He was eventually allowed in but says the incident caused him emotional harm and violated disability laws.
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The man, King Pompilus, attended a FIFA Club World Cup match at Gillette Stadium with his service dog.
Security asked him for paperwork proving his dog was a service animal, which federal law usually does not allow.
He was held outside for about 15 minutes while others entered freely.
After a supervisor’s intervention, he was allowed in without the paperwork.
The lawsuit claims poor training for security staff on disability laws caused this problem.
The suit also notes other disabled fans criticized FIFA over expensive accessible tickets and companion seating fees.
The plaintiff seeks damages, a court order banning the demand for service dog papers, training for staff, and changes to policies.
The case highlights concerns about equal access and treatment for people with disabilities at the event.
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) condemned Jeffrey Donaldson after his conviction for child sexual offences. Party leaders called him a deceiver and said he lied about his crimes while pretending to be respectable and religious.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 offences including rape and indecent assault against children from over 30 years ago.
The DUP labeled Donaldson a “wicked deceiver” and said he abused positions of trust.
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, was found to have aided his crimes but was deemed unfit for trial due to mental health issues.
Donaldson is serving his sentence at Maghaberry prison and may be moved to a prison in Great Britain.
The DUP suspended Donaldson and removed his presence from their materials after his arrest in March 2024.
There are calls to strip Donaldson of his 2016 knighthood.
The Orange Order expelled any members convicted of serious crimes, including Donaldson.
Political leaders on both sides of the Irish border publicly condemned Donaldson’s actions and praised the victims for coming forward.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will not attend a postwar rebuilding conference in Poland due to a dispute over his naming of a Ukrainian military unit after a group that killed many Poles during World War II. The conference will be led by Ukraine’s prime minister instead, as tensions between Ukraine and Poland continue over historical issues.
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Zelenskyy was expected to co-host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Poland, but will skip it.
The conference aims to gather partners and businesses to help rebuild Ukraine after the war.
Zelenskyy named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which Poland sees as responsible for killing tens of thousands of Poles in World War II.
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki said he would revoke the Order of the White Eagle, Poland’s highest civilian honor, which was given to Zelenskyy in 2023.
Zelenskyy returned the Polish honor by mail and stated that the Ukrainian military chose the unit’s name and he must support them.
The historic killings remain a painful issue in relations between Poland and Ukraine, with Poland calling it genocide.
Zelenskyy warned that the dispute could weaken cooperation between the two countries amid tensions with Russia.
Several former Ukrainian presidents and officials also returned their Polish honors in solidarity with Zelenskyy.
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Tom King is a comic book writer whose stories in the DC Universe are reaching new audiences through movies, TV shows, and animation. His work includes the comic "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," which is being adapted into a film, and he values comics as a way to bring people together and help those who feel like outsiders.
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Tom King is a writer known for his work on DC Comics characters like Supergirl and Wonder Woman.
His comic "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is being made into a movie releasing this summer.
King started in comics with internships at Marvel and DC and began writing professionally around age 20.
He sees superheroes as outsiders who overcome challenges to do good.
King believes comics help build communities where readers share stories and ideas.
Despite superhero culture becoming very popular, he thinks comics remain a welcoming place for those who feel different.
King won an Eisner Award, a top prize in comics, for his writing.
He is excited by the wider reach his stories now have through different media like film and TV.
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Clive Davis, a well-known music executive, died on June 22 at 94 years old. Famous musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, and Carlos Santana honored him for his support and impact on their careers.
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Clive Davis passed away on June 22 at the age of 94.
Bruce Springsteen was signed by Davis to Columbia Records in 1973.
Springsteen said Davis treated him with respect and kindness from the start of his career.
Rod Stewart credited Davis for believing in his ability to sing "standards" and creating The Great American Songbook album series.
Santana said Davis believed in him early on and later supported his music again in the 1990s.
Davis worked with both Columbia Records and Arista Records during his career.
Many musicians praised Davis for his faith in artists and his lasting influence on music.
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Clive Davis, a music industry executive known for discovering and producing many successful artists, died at age 94. A biographer noted that Davis had a remarkable ability to recognize musical talent, which led to many successful careers over several decades.
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Clive Davis was a record label executive and producer.
He passed away at the age of 94.
Davis was known for having a strong musical ear, which helped him identify talented musicians.
His work influenced many different music styles and lasted for many years.
A biographer named Anthony DeCurtis spoke about Davis’s impact on the music world.
Davis helped launch the careers of numerous successful artists.
CBS News covered his legacy and contributions.
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Andy Burnham, who is expected to become the next prime minister of Britain, has criticized President Donald Trump for causing global instability. Burnham has expressed concerns about polarized politics in the U.S. and has linked Trump to a rise in radical right-wing movements in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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Current British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign following poor local election results and government resignations.
Andy Burnham is likely to be chosen as the new leader of the Labour Party and Britain’s next prime minister.
Burnham warned about the dangers of U.S.-style polarized and divisive politics during his campaign.
He blamed Trump for contributing to political instability in the U.S. and worldwide.
Burnham co-authored a 2024 book discussing how Trump and Nigel Farage connect with voters who feel ignored by mainstream politicians.
He highlighted that a “radical Right” is growing in the U.K. and U.S., exploiting feelings of inequality and dissatisfaction.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, Burnham said that any UK politician engaging with Trump should feel ashamed.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Burnham’s statements.
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Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men in southern Lebanon near the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, according to Lebanese health authorities. This happened after a recent ceasefire appeared to have taken effect between Israel and the armed group Hezbollah, but both sides accuse each other of violating the agreement.
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Two men were killed near a bulldozer clearing roads in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese health ministry and state news reported the incident, identifying the men as linked to Hezbollah’s emergency services.
Israel said its soldiers fired on four Hezbollah members who crossed into an Israeli-declared security zone and ignored warnings.
Hezbollah called the killing a clear breach of the ceasefire and said it had followed the ceasefire until this point.
The recent ceasefire followed heavy fighting where Israel tried to capture a strategic ridge in south-eastern Lebanon held by Hezbollah.
The conflict included over 150 Israeli airstrikes and dozens of deaths on the Lebanese side.
Talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials are taking place in Washington to discuss peace and security agreements.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces would stay in Lebanon as long as needed to counter Hezbollah threats.
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A Catholic bishop in Kentucky has ordered a priest to stop celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass, an older form of the service used before modern reforms. The bishop’s decision follows Vatican rules set by Pope Francis that restrict this older type of mass and give local bishops authority to enforce these limits.
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Bishop William F. Medley of Owensboro, Kentucky, told Father David Kennedy to end the Traditional Latin Mass after June 30.
The Traditional Latin Mass uses the 1962 Roman Missal, the last mass form before changes made in the 1960s.
Pope Francis issued a 2021 rule called Traditionis Custodes that limits the use of this older mass and puts bishops in charge of regulating it.
Bishop Medley delayed the decision for almost a year, waiting to see if new Vatican leadership would change the rules.
The bishop said Father Kennedy did not meet the conditions that required encouraging attendance at modern masses.
The Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated entirely in Latin and follows older prayers and rituals, different from the common modern mass.
Bishop Medley allowed Latin to continue in the modern mass and the priest can still face the altar.
This move highlights ongoing disagreements in the Catholic Church about traditional worship practices.
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Hundreds of schools in England and Wales plan to close partially or fully due to a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 39°C. A rare red extreme heat warning is in effect, signaling a serious risk to health and safety, while transport services advise people to avoid travel unless necessary.
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Temperatures in southern England may reach up to 39°C, with high humidity making it feel like 41°C.
A red extreme heat warning is active from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening in parts of England and Wales.
The heatwave poses risks of serious illness and danger to life, including impacts on power, water, and other services.
More than 300 schools plan partial or full closures or early finishes to keep children safe.
The UK Health Security Agency issued a rare red heat health alert, warning even healthy adults are at risk.
Demand on emergency services like ambulances is expected to rise due to the extreme heat.
The UK is likely to break the June heat record of 35.6°C but not the all-time UK high of 40.3°C set in 2022.
Travel disruption is expected due to heat-related issues affecting trains and roads.
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A Russian missile strike using cluster munitions hit the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing three people and wounding 25. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues with attacks on both sides, while Russia faces economic problems like a weaker currency and fuel shortages.
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A missile attack struck Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, killing 3 and injuring 25 people.
The missile carried cluster munitions, which break into smaller explosives over an area.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for more international help and faster delivery of air defense systems.
Ukraine attacked important Russian-controlled infrastructure in Crimea, including a railway bridge and power plant.
Russia and Ukraine have both increased attacks recently, with Ukraine using drones to target Russian fuel sites.
Fuel shortages and rising prices have affected many parts of Russia.
The Russian currency, the rouble, weakened to its lowest level since May 2023.
Russia’s government says its economy remains stable despite these problems.
Efforts to end the war are stalled, with the U.S., under President Trump, focusing on Iran instead.
Russia accuses the U.S. of increasing sanctions on Russia rather than acting as a neutral mediator.
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Prince William arrived at a climate event in London using an electric bus to highlight environmental protection. He spoke about progress made through the Earthshot Prize, a 10-year program that funds ideas to help the planet, and emphasized the need to act on proven solutions.
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Prince William arrived at the event on an electric bus in London’s Guildhall.
The event focused on fighting climate change and protecting the environment.
The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 to find new ways to save the planet.
It awards £1 million each year to five projects that tackle environmental problems.
Projects have cut 18 million tonnes of emissions, equal to removing 4 million cars from the road.
85 million hectares of land, forests, and rivers have been protected or restored by prize winners.
Future projects include improving green energy batteries, climate-smart farming in India, and eco-friendly fashion dyes.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised efforts to reduce pollution in the city and supported Prince William’s environmental work.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate are challenging a decision by UK prosecutors to keep secret the names of people accusing them of crimes. They face 21 charges in the UK, including rape and human trafficking, and will be extradited from Romania once legal matters there are finished.
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The Tate brothers want the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to reveal names of their accusers.
The CPS is withholding the names temporarily until formal court proceedings begin in the UK.
The brothers have denied the accusations and say not knowing the accusers' names hinders their defense.
Bedfordshire Police issued European arrest warrants in 2024, but extradition will follow once Romanian cases conclude.
The brothers offered to be questioned by UK police in Romania, but this was declined by the CPS.
The 21 charges relate to events between 2012 and 2016.
A UK court is deciding whether to allow a judicial review of the CPS’s decision about the accusers’ identities.
The Tate brothers hold UK and US citizenship.
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Authorities have found new details about two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family soon after she went missing. They believe the notes were written by the same individual or group.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared some time ago.
Two ransom notes were sent to her family shortly after she vanished.
Law enforcement officials think both notes come from the same person or group.
The notes are related to the ransom demand for Nancy Guthrie’s release.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided the update.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into the notes’ origins.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate have not been told the names of women accusing them of rape and human trafficking because of fears they might share those names on social media. The Tates’ lawyers are asking the court to review this decision, saying it affects their right to a fair trial. The prosecutions say the women’s identities are kept secret to protect them and the justice process.
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Andrew Tate (39) faces accusations from three women about events from 2014 to 2016; Tristan Tate (37) faces accusations from one woman about events from 2012 to 2016.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) charged the Tates in March 2024 but has not revealed accusers’ names.
The Tates deny all allegations.
The Tates live in Romania and Bedfordshire police declined to interview them there.
The CPS fears the Tates could use their large social media followings to publicly identify the women.
Andrew Tate has over 10 million followers on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
The CPS will disclose accusers’ names once the Tates are extradited to the UK.
The Tates offered to pay fines to gain access to the names, but this was rejected.
The Tates’ lawyers argue withholding the names harms their defense and believe the women’s vulnerability is not proven enough to justify secrecy.
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Israeli police and Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters clashed during a demonstration against mandatory military service. The protest followed the arrest of Yosef Friedman for taking part in an earlier protest.
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The protest involved Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews in Israel.
The protest was against mandatory military conscription.
Police and protesters clashed during the event.
The demonstration was sparked by the arrest of Yosef Friedman.
Friedman was arrested for participating in a previous anti-draft protest.
Such protests against conscription have happened before in Israel.
The clashes occurred on a Monday.
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Ten years after the Brexit vote, the UK economy has grown much slower than the US economy. Studies show Brexit has reduced UK economic size by 6% to 8%, lowered business investment by about 12%, and decreased both employment and productivity by up to 4%.
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The UK economy grew about 13% since the Brexit vote, less than half of US growth in the same period.
Brexit caused increased trade barriers, fewer workers moving freely, and years of unclear policies.
Business investment in the UK has been 12% to 13% lower than if the UK had stayed in the EU.
Employment and productivity in the UK are estimated to be up to 4% lower due to Brexit.
Economic uncertainty led businesses to delay investments and spend years dealing with Brexit complications.
Firms closely linked to European markets experienced the most economic harm.
Economists predicted early Brexit costs but underestimated the long-term negative effects.
The UK faces low economic growth, higher prices, stressed public services, and political challenges connected to Brexit.
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Homicide rates in Mexico have decreased during the World Cup. This drop happened at the same time when authorities temporarily stopped targeting cartel leaders.
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Mexico saw fewer murders during the World Cup event.
Law enforcement paused actions against cartel bosses during this time.
The reduction in violence is linked to this pause.
Cartels are criminal organizations involved in illegal activities.
The World Cup is an international soccer tournament that attracts global attention.
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The movie "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will be available to watch digitally starting June 30, 2026, on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. It will then be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu from July 29, 2026, and will come out on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on July 28, 2026.
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is a sequel to the 2006 hit film directed by David Frankel.
The first movie made over $677 million worldwide.
The second movie stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs.
The film is about Andy returning to Runway magazine and teaming up with Miranda to save the magazine.
Digital rental and purchase start June 30, 2026, on services like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Physical copies on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD will be released on July 28, 2026.
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu will begin exclusively on July 29, 2026.
Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage, fashion insights, a music video by Lady Gaga and Doechii, and audio commentary.
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