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Zendaya and Tom Holland talked about playing the Spider-Man video game during a press tour for their new movie. Zendaya said she gets frustrated when Tom tries to help her play, because she wants to do it by herself.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are co-stars and partners who enjoy playing the Spider-Man video game together.
Tom Holland is good at the game, while Zendaya is still learning.
Zendaya gets annoyed when Tom tries to help her during the game because she wants to play alone.
Despite her frustration, Zendaya sometimes lets Tom help on difficult levels.
Fans and the game makers have reacted humorously and supportively to Zendaya’s experience.
Insomniac Games, the game developer, invited Zendaya to visit their studio to learn more about making the game.
The couple’s playful interaction about the game reflects their relationship’s dynamics.
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Millions of people in Europe are experiencing very high temperatures during an early heat wave. In France, 40 people have died from drowning in the past week as they tried to cool off, and half the country is under a severe heat alert.
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An early heat wave is affecting much of Europe with very high temperatures.
France is the hardest-hit country in this heat wave.
French weather authorities issued red alerts in 54 departments, covering about half the country.
The heat wave is lasting all day and night in many places.
40 people have died by drowning in France in the last week due to the heat.
Many residents are seeking ways to cool down amid the extreme heat.
The heat wave is being described as exceptional and extreme by weather officials.
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Police in south Wales have started a murder investigation after finding a body believed to be a missing 14-year-old girl named Lilly. The body was discovered in Duffryn Park, Blaina, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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The body was found around 10:10 pm on Monday in Duffryn Park, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent.
Lilly, a 14-year-old girl, was reported missing since Saturday evening.
Lilly was last seen at about 6:50 pm on Saturday on Blaina’s High Street.
Police have informed Lilly’s family but have not made a formal identification yet.
Police have a large presence in the area and are continuing their investigation.
Police used drones and helicopters as part of the search efforts.
Community members, family, and friends helped search after Lilly went missing.
Local officials expressed sympathy for the family and hope for a quick resolution.
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The UK is experiencing more intense heatwaves due to climate change, leading homeowners and businesses to look for ways to shade their properties. Solutions vary from inexpensive, renter-friendly window awnings to durable shade sails made from yacht sail materials. New building rules in England address overheating, but many older buildings still lack effective sun protection.
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Glass doors and large windows can make rooms very hot, sometimes over 40 degrees Celsius.
The term "brise-soleil" means "sun-breaker" in French and refers to external shades on buildings.
Many UK homes, schools, and hospitals do not have external shading to protect from heat.
New regulations on preventing overheating in new homes started in England in 2022.
Homeowners often must find their own ways to adapt older homes to hotter weather.
A designer created window shades that clip on from the inside and do not require drilling, making them suitable for renters.
Shade sails made from strong, yacht sail-like fabric provide outdoor shade but can be expensive.
Trees provide natural shade but take a long time to grow and help.
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“Love Island” Season 13 Episode 22 will be released on June 24, 2026, and can be watched on Hulu. The episode features drama as islanders vote on the least compatible couple, which could lead to some being removed from the villa.
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Episode 22 of “Love Island” Season 13 comes out on June 24, 2026.
New episodes air daily during summer, except on Tuesdays.
Hulu streams the show starting at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on release day.
A Hulu subscription costs $11.99 per month.
Episode 22 runs about 60 to 90 minutes.
The episode shows Samraj growing closer to Mica while hiding his feelings from Priya.
Islanders vote on the least compatible couple, risking some being sent home.
If four islanders tie in votes, they must compete to stay on the show.
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A survey by Pew Research Center asked people in 36 countries about their views on President Donald Trump and the United States. Most people did not trust President Trump’s leadership and fewer believed the U.S. was a dependable partner in world matters.
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The survey included over 42,000 people from 36 different countries.
About two-thirds of those surveyed said they had no confidence in President Trump’s leadership on global issues.
The poll showed a decline in trust toward the United States as a reliable partner.
The survey was done in early February.
It reflects worldwide opinions, not just American views.
The findings suggest challenges for U.S. foreign relations during President Trump’s term.
The Pew Research Center conducted the survey, which is known for public opinion studies.
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Ceasefire talks in Egypt involving Palestinian groups and mediators are stalled because of disagreements over disarming Hamas and handing over weapons and tunnel maps. The talks center on a key part of the ceasefire plan called Clause 8, which outlines how weapons should be collected and what conditions must be met before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza.
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The talks are happening in Egypt with Palestinian factions and international mediators.
Nickolay Mladenov, a UN representative, demands no weapons remain in Gaza after the ceasefire.
The United States is pushing for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the surrender of tunnel maps.
Clause 8 of the ceasefire plan covers the disarmament process and the management of security in Gaza after the war.
Hamas initially agreed to hand over heavy weapons like rockets and missiles but wants Israeli withdrawal first.
Palestinian factions want weapons collection tied to Israel pulling out of Gaza and political guarantees for Palestinian rights.
Israel rejected Palestinian proposals and insists on dismantling Hamas's tunnel network and military facilities.
The disagreement over weapons and security is the main obstacle to ending the conflict fully.
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Police declared a major incident after a bus crashed and flipped on its side near Kidwelly in west Wales. At least 26 people were hurt, and emergency services including air ambulances responded to the scene.
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The crash happened on the A484 roundabout near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, west Wales.
A bus collided and flipped onto its side.
At least 26 people were injured in the crash.
Two air ambulance helicopters and ground paramedics attended the scene.
Police closed the road between the Kidwelly roundabout and Llandyfaelog.
The local Member of Parliament, Nia Griffith, asked the public to avoid the area and use other routes.
Emergency services are still working at the site.
Officials have asked for patience as more information will be released later.
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Inflation in Tunisia rose above 5 percent last month, mainly because food prices increased a lot. Problems with supply chains and middlemen raising prices, along with high unemployment in poorer regions, contributed to the situation.
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Tunisia's inflation rate exceeded 5% in the last month.
The rise in inflation is mainly due to higher food prices.
Supply chain problems have made it harder to get food products.
Middlemen are increasing prices, adding to inflation.
High unemployment persists, especially in remote and marginalized areas.
Protests are occurring, focusing on the high cost of living.
The capital and coastal areas are economically better off than poorer inland regions.
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President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open after a deal to end the war with Iran included reopening this key waterway. Although ships have started moving through again, there is still some confusion due to Iran’s claims and concerns about safety.
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President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz is open and that a naval blockade has ended.
The strait is important because about 20% of the world’s oil passes through it.
Iran had closed the strait earlier, citing Israeli violations of a ceasefire.
Since then, dozens of ships have passed through the waterway, but traffic has not returned to normal levels.
Iran and the U.S. agreed to create a phone line to prevent military misunderstandings.
Iran wants to charge ships for passage, but this would break international marine law.
Iran and Oman formed a committee to discuss managing the strait, agreeing to keep it safe and toll-free for now.
There is no clear plan on whether the strait will remain toll-free after 60 days under the current agreement.
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The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic group, plans to ordain four new bishops without approval from the Vatican. The Vatican says this action will cause automatic excommunication, meaning those involved would be officially banned from church roles and sacraments. This event tests Pope Leo XIV’s leadership and highlights ongoing tensions between traditionalist Catholics and church reforms since the 1960s.
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The SSPX will ordain four bishops on July 1 at their seminary in Switzerland without papal approval.
The Vatican states this ordination is a "schismatic act" leading to automatic excommunication.
Excommunication means being banned from receiving sacraments, holding official church roles, or performing liturgical functions.
Pope Leo XIV began his papacy in May 2025 and personally urged the SSPX to cancel the ordinations.
The SSPX has existed since 1970, opposing changes from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
In 1988, SSPX founder Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre also consecrated bishops without Vatican approval and was excommunicated.
Pope Benedict XVI lifted some excommunications in 2009, but the SSPX remains outside full church membership.
The dispute reflects a wider global Catholic debate between traditionalist groups and church leaders favoring modern reforms.
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Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party won nearly 90% of the seats in the recent national election. The northern Tigray region did not vote because it is still recovering from a deadly conflict that happened from 2020 to 2022.
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The Prosperity Party is led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The party won almost 90% of the seats in the national parliament.
The Tigray region, affected by a conflict causing around 600,000 deaths, did not take part in the election.
The conflict occurred between 2020 and 2022 in northern Ethiopia.
There are growing tensions between local leaders in Tigray and the federal government.
These tensions raise fears of more conflict in the future.
Abiy Ahmed has been in power since 2018.
Some people criticize Abiy Ahmed’s government for becoming more authoritarian, meaning it controls more and allows less political freedom.
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Brexit, the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, has caused deep divisions in British politics. Since the 2016 referendum, the U.K. is about to have its seventh prime minister.
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The U.K. voted to leave the EU on June 23, 2016, with 52% voting to leave and 48% voting to remain.
The U.K. had been a member of the European Union for over 40 years before this vote.
David Cameron, the Conservative prime minister who called the referendum and supported staying in the EU, resigned the day after the vote.
Brexit has caused ongoing political turmoil and instability in British government leadership.
Since the referendum, the U.K. has had six prime ministers and is approaching the appointment of a seventh.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a Northern Ireland politician and former DUP leader, has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape, and is now in Maghaberry Prison. His conviction and imprisonment have caused significant disruption in Northern Ireland's political scene and within the DUP party.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape.
He is serving a prison sentence in Maghaberry Prison, where he is under close watch.
He faces up to 12 hours a day in his cell, possibly shared with another prisoner.
Donaldson’s phone was taken away, and he has limited contact with the outside world.
His conviction has seriously shaken Northern Ireland politics and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Donaldson was suspended and later expelled from the DUP after his arrest.
His case affected the DUP’s image and election results, with some voters feeling betrayed.
Before his arrest, Donaldson was seen as a unifying figure in the DUP and a strong opponent of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
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Marc Bloch, a French historian and member of the Resistance during World War II, was honored by being inducted into the Pantheon, a place for France’s most respected historical figures. This ceremony happens less than a year before France’s presidential election and holds political importance as far-right party National Rally aims for power.
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Marc Bloch was a historian and fighter in the French Resistance.
He was captured, tortured, and executed by the Gestapo in 1944.
The Pantheon is a special site in France for honoring important historical figures.
Bloch’s induction into the Pantheon took place on June 23, 2026.
The ceremony has political meaning ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party is the far-right political group hoping to win power.
The event highlights France’s remembrance of those who opposed Nazi occupation during WWII.
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Marc Bloch, a French historian, soldier, and Resistance fighter, will be honored by being inducted into France’s Panthéon on June 23, 2026. Bloch fought in both World Wars and was executed by the Nazis in 1944 for his role in the Resistance.
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Marc Bloch was a professor of medieval history.
He fought for France in World War I and served as a sergeant and intelligence officer.
Bloch joined the French Resistance during World War II after France’s 1940 armistice with Nazi Germany.
He was executed by German forces in 1944 alongside other Resistance members.
Bloch came from a Jewish family in Alsace that remained loyal to France after the region was annexed by Germany in 1870.
He wrote about his willingness to sacrifice his life for France in letters during the war.
France is recognizing Bloch’s contributions by placing him in the Panthéon, a national monument that honors notable French figures.
His induction follows other prominent figures who have been honored at the Panthéon, such as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
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A severe heatwave in France and parts of Europe has caused record-breaking high temperatures, leading to around 40 drownings in France as people swam in unsafe locations. The heatwave is expected to continue, with officials warning about the dangers of extreme heat and advising precautions.
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About 40 people have drowned in unsupervised swimming areas in France since June 18.
Most drowning victims were young people, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Temperatures in western France could reach up to 43°C (109°F).
Météo-France placed 54 regions under red heatwave alerts.
Overnight temperatures in France hit the highest since 1947.
Officials advised remote work and limited travel due to strain on transport systems in the Paris area.
The heatwave is caused by a slow-moving mass of hot air from the Sahara Desert.
Other European countries like Spain, Italy, Germany, and the UK also issued heat alerts and reported heat-related incidents.
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The Irish government will provide €228 million (£197 million) to improve rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The funding comes from the Shared Island Fund and supports rail infrastructure, hourly train services, sports facilities, port development, canal restoration, water quality programs, and education projects.
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€193 million (£166 million) will improve the Londonderry-Belfast-Dublin rail infrastructure.
€35 million (£30 million) will continue hourly trains from Dublin to Belfast until at least 2030.
The Shared Island Fund supports projects benefiting both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
£3 million will go towards cricket facilities at Stormont in Belfast for the 2030 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
€40 million (£34 million) will help expand port capacity across the island.
€30 million (£26 million) will fund the third phase of the Ulster Canal restoration.
€33 million (£28 million) will support a water quality program for Lough Neagh, which faces ecological challenges.
€13.5 million (£12 million) will create 1,000 new places for early years educators, with 40% reserved for participants from Northern Ireland.
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The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon and the first full moon of summer, will peak on June 29 and can be seen across the United States. Weather forecasts suggest the best views will be in the Northwest and Northeast, with some areas in the South and central U.S. likely to have cloudy skies.
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The Strawberry Moon reaches full brightness at 7:58 p.m. EDT on June 29, 2026.
It is the second-smallest full moon of the year because it occurs just after apogee, when the moon is farthest from Earth.
The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from Native American Algonquian tribes, who linked it to the strawberry harvest season.
The moon will appear low on the southeastern horizon shortly after sunset, making moonrise the best time for viewing.
The full moon is not actually pink or red despite the name.
Clear skies are expected mainly in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast according to NOAA forecasts.
To see the moon clearly, find a place with a clear view, away from bright city lights, such as open fields or near water.
The next full moon after the Strawberry Moon is the Buck Moon, on July 29, 2026.
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Childhood and teen obesity has reached record high levels, with about 20% affected. The FDA has approved GLP-1 drugs to help children aged 12 and older lose weight. Experts explain how these drugs work, the possible risks, and who should consider using them.
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About 1 in 5 children and teenagers in the U.S. live with obesity.
The FDA approved GLP-1 drugs for weight loss in kids aged 12 and above.
GLP-1 drugs help reduce appetite and manage weight.
Doctors say these drugs may not be suitable for everyone.
There are possible risks and side effects to consider.
Medical experts recommend evaluating each child’s health before prescribing.
The goal is to support healthy weight loss alongside diet and exercise.
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