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The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports for 60 days to support ongoing peace talks between the two countries. These talks, held in Switzerland, aim to reach a full agreement addressing conflict issues and Iran’s nuclear program.
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The US Treasury issued a 60-day waiver allowing Iranian oil production, delivery, and sales to the US.
The waiver is part of a memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran on June 17.
Iran has agreed to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and access for international nuclear inspectors.
The waiver does not apply to transactions related to North Korea, Cuba, or Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Oil prices dropped following the announcement, with Brent crude falling by over 3.5%.
US Vice President JD Vance called the talks “productive” and said they laid a strong foundation for a final deal.
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, stating its program is for civilian use.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen increased tanker traffic recently despite previous tensions.
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Australian authorities are searching for Daniel Hidden, a 26-year-old magician who has been missing for nearly 10 days after leaving home late at night. His car was found near a hiking area in Queensland, and the Australian Defence Force has joined the search efforts involving volunteers, police, and rescue teams.
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Daniel Hidden, aged 26, went missing after leaving a residence in Broadbeach, Australia, around 3 a.m. on June 14.
His silver Hyundai Santa Fe was found two days later in Currumbin Valley, a popular hiking area.
Hidden is 5 feet 11 inches tall with an average build and olive skin; last seen wearing a maroon shirt and black cargo pants.
The Australian Defence Force and about 100 volunteers are involved in the ongoing search.
Police are using aerial units and drones to cover difficult terrain.
Investigators do not suspect foul play but are concerned for his safety.
Hidden is an experienced hiker known for taking difficult, unmarked routes and has a personal connection to the area where his car was found.
His family reports it is unusual for him to be out of contact or without shelter for so long, and they are very worried.
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A man in his 60s has admitted to committing 12 sexual offences, including two counts of rape, against his wife over three years. He had previously denied many charges related to drugging and raping his wife over two decades but changed his plea during a court hearing in Manchester.
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The man pleaded guilty to 12 sexual offences, including two rapes and sharing private images without consent.
The offences cover a period from March 2022 to October 2025.
One incident involved another man, who also admitted to sexual assault in October 2024.
The victim’s husband is from Stockport, England.
He faces trial alongside 12 other men ranging from 28 to 73 years old.
The group is charged with crimes from November 2004 to November 2025, including conspiracy to rape and sexual assault.
The co-accused live in various locations across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and other parts of the UK.
The case is being heard at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester.
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Scientists studied families with many long-lived members to find clues about healthy aging. They found specific gene variants that might help people live longer and healthier lives by reducing harmful inflammation without weakening the immune response.
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Researchers looked at families where siblings lived much longer than average.
People from these families developed heart and metabolic diseases about 13 years later than others.
The team analyzed the genomes of 212 sibling groups to find genetic links to longevity.
They narrowed the search to 350 genes and found 12 rare changes in proteins.
One important gene variant was in CGAS, which controls inflammation and the body’s response to damaged cells.
This genetic variant may lower harmful inflammation but still protect against infections.
Blocking CGAS completely is risky because it might cause infection or cancer.
Scientists plan to test the effects of this mutation on lifespan using killifish, small fish with naturally short lives.
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The United Nations reports that Myanmar’s military killed more than 700 civilians in a six-month period around last year’s election. The military, which took power in a 2021 coup, has caused widespread violence, including air strikes and attacks on civilians, especially in the Sagaing region.
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The UN verified at least 702 civilian deaths from August to January, including 224 women and 153 children.
Myanmar’s military took power in a 2021 coup, overthrowing the elected government.
The military-banned major opposition parties and held elections seen as unfair.
Air strikes caused much of the civilian harm, with Sagaing as the deadliest area, where 191 civilians died.
Notable attacks include a munitions strike on civilians in front of a school and a bombing of a tea shop during a football match.
The Rohingya people have faced forced recruitment, killings, arbitrary arrests, and sexual violence.
International aid to protect civilians has decreased, increasing suffering.
Min Aung Hlaing, coup leader, became Myanmar’s president in April, with the military controlling much of the government.
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H.R. McMaster, who previously helped with U.S. national security under President Trump, talked about the current discussions between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland. He shared his views on what changes are needed for the two countries to reach an agreement.
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H.R. McMaster is a former national security adviser to President Donald Trump.
He appeared on CBS News to discuss U.S.-Iran talks.
The talks are taking place in Switzerland.
Vice President JD Vance said the talks have created a strong starting point for a deal.
McMaster explained what needs to change for a successful agreement.
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A 4-year-old girl named Ailani needed a liver transplant because of a serious genetic disease. A stranger, Anh Nguyen, donated part of her liver to help Ailani recover and live a healthier life.
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Ailani Troncoso was born with Alagille syndrome, which damages the liver.
Her health worsened over time, causing itching, weight loss, and jaundice.
Doctors said she needed a liver transplant to survive.
Anh Nguyen, a 52-year-old woman, donated part of her liver to Ailani.
Nguyen had previously donated a kidney to a friend in 2019.
Nguyen decided to donate again after thinking about Ailani’s urgent need.
After the surgery, Ailani’s health improved significantly.
The families connected through letters and appreciation for the life-saving gift.
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Keir Starmer became the leader of Britain’s Labour Party and won a large election victory in July 2024. However, less than two years later, he resigned despite not being involved in scandals or crises. Analysts say his weakness in communication and inability to tell a clear story about his government contributed to his downfall.
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Keir Starmer won a major election victory in July 2024 with a 174-seat majority.
He resigned as Prime Minister less than two years after winning.
Starmer was not involved in illegal wars, economic crises, or corruption scandals.
His rise and fall puzzle political analysts because no obvious political crime was committed.
Starmer was seen as calm and competent compared to previous Conservative leaders.
Labour had suffered heavy losses five years earlier but recovered under Starmer.
Starmer struggled with communication and could not make a clear, convincing case to the public.
Political leadership requires strong communication to maintain public support during tough times.
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Vice President JD Vance said the United States and Iran made progress toward a deal during talks in Switzerland. At the same time, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues and remains a serious concern for all involved.
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U.S. and Iran are engaged in talks to reach an agreement.
Vice President JD Vance reported progress in these negotiations.
The update was given from Switzerland.
Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are ongoing in Lebanon.
The violence between Israel and Hezbollah causes worry for both sides.
The situation between Israel and Hezbollah remains unresolved.
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A man fell into the sewage tank of a vault toilet at a California campground while trying to get his sunglasses. Rescue teams helped him out, cleaned him, and said he was not hurt.
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The incident happened at Camp Edison near Shaver Lake, California.
The man was inside the sewage tank for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cal Fire rescue crews and law enforcement worked together to remove him.
The toilet was a waterless vault type that stores waste in a sealed tank.
The man was decontaminated by being hosed down and then walked away safely.
Camp Edison’s toilets are generally described as clean and well maintained.
Similar accidents happened recently in Michigan and Australia involving people falling into outdoor toilets.
No serious injuries were reported in these types of incidents.
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The first round of talks between the United States and Iran took place in Switzerland and produced some agreements. US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Middle East war that began in February.
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Talks were held near Stansstad, Switzerland, on June 21 and 22, 2026.
US Vice President JD Vance met with Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
Both sides agreed on some points despite some difficult moments during the talks.
The goal is to end the conflict in the Middle East involving the US and Israel that started in February.
The talks are part of a mediation effort to find a peaceful solution.
The negotiations included discussions about regional issues, including the conflict in Lebanon.
The talks happened while President Trump threatened military strikes on Iran.
Israel resumed airstrikes in Lebanon during the US-Iran talks.
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Vice President JD Vance announced that the United States and Iran are making progress in their ongoing talks. He said Iran will permit inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit its nuclear sites.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke at a press conference on Monday morning.
He stated that talks between the U.S. and Iran are moving forward positively.
Iran agreed to allow the IAEA, a group that checks nuclear programs, to inspect its nuclear facilities.
The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to address nuclear issues with Iran.
CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy covered the story.
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At least 13 people died and 66 were injured in an explosion at Qatar’s largest gas facility in Ras Laffan. The blast happened during the restart of operations after maintenance, and officials say it was a technical accident, not an attack.
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The explosion occurred on Sunday night at the Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone.
13 people were killed, all from India and Pakistan, and 66 others were injured.
The incident caused the city’s skyline to light up orange from the fire.
Qatar’s Energy Minister said the explosion won’t affect gas exports and there are no environmental risks.
Operations had been stopped since March 2025 for urgent maintenance and restarted only two days before the accident.
An investigation is underway to find the cause of the blast.
Ras Laffan is the world’s largest liquified natural gas (LNG) export site and port.
The facility was previously damaged by strikes in regional conflicts but recently had begun resuming shipments.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down, becoming the sixth leader to leave the role in the last ten years. Starmer was elected in 2024 with promises to bring stability and improve the economy after a decade of political turmoil in the UK.
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Keir Starmer is the latest British prime minister to resign in the past 10 years.
He made his farewell speech at 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the UK prime minister.
Starmer was elected in 2024 with a large victory for the Labour Party.
He pledged to end political chaos and boost the UK economy.
The last decade has seen six different prime ministers in Britain.
Starmer’s resignation continues a pattern of rapid leadership changes.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s military has no limits on targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon. These military actions are affecting the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran reached recently.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel’s military can act freely against Hezbollah.
The military operations are focused on threats coming from Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel’s actions have put pressure on the recent ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have been given direct orders to continue targeting Hezbollah.
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was made last week.
Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon.
Netanyahu and Israel’s Defence Minister have emphasized that the military’s mission has not changed.
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China’s state TV released video showing the DF-17 hypersonic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon. The missile can travel very fast, is hard to track, and can hit targets up to about 1,500 miles away, including U.S. bases in the region.
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The DF-17 is a medium-range hypersonic missile with a nuclear warhead.
Hypersonic missiles travel at least five times the speed of sound and can change course in flight.
The missile was shown launching from a mobile launcher in the Gobi Desert.
The DF-17 entered Chinese military service in 2019 and appeared publicly during that year’s military parade.
Its range covers areas like the South China Sea and U.S. military bases in Japan.
China’s missile force, including hypersonic weapons, is expanding and modernizing.
China aims to use these advanced missiles to deter foreign military forces in the region, especially around Taiwan.
Other countries like Russia, North Korea, and the U.S. are also developing or have hypersonic weapons.
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Keir Starmer announced he is resigning as UK prime minister, causing a planned EU-UK summit to be postponed. European leaders praised Starmer for his leadership and cooperation, while the next UK prime minister is likely to be Andy Burnham.
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Keir Starmer is resigning as prime minister of the UK two years after his election victory.
The EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed due to Starmer’s resignation.
European Council president António Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen both praised Starmer’s work on EU-UK relations and security.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Starmer for support during a difficult period.
The Kremlin’s spokesperson said Starmer did not make a notable impact on UK-Russia relations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s team called Starmer a reliable partner on foreign policy, especially concerning Ukraine.
Andy Burnham is expected to become the next UK prime minister and attend upcoming international meetings.
President Donald Trump wished Starmer well but criticized his performance on immigration and energy policies.
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Senegalese people living in New York City's "Little Senegal" area gathered to support Senegal’s team in the World Cup. Many fans in Senegal could not travel due to US visa restrictions, so other African diaspora groups joined to cheer for the team.
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Senegal’s national football team is playing in the World Cup.
Many Senegalese fans in the US could not bring family from Senegal because of visa limits.
Fans in New York’s "Little Senegal" came together to watch the games and celebrate.
People from other African backgrounds also showed support.
The event was covered by the BBC, which spoke to fans about their experience.
"Little Senegal" is a neighborhood in New York known for its Senegalese community.
The World Cup is a global football (soccer) tournament held every four years.
Visa restrictions can block travel for sports fans trying to visit the US.
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It has been ten years since the UK voted to leave the European Union, leading to ongoing political challenges in the UK. The new UK prime minister will face important decisions about the country's future relationship with the EU, as talks aim to reduce trade barriers but disagreements remain about worker movement and economic ties.
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The UK voted to leave the EU 10 years ago, triggering political instability.
Since the Brexit vote, the UK has had seven different prime ministers.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer recently resigned as UK prime minister.
The current UK government wants to improve trade relations with the EU and reduce post-Brexit bureaucracy.
The EU is cautious about the UK's plans to join parts of the EU market without agreeing to full labor movement rights.
Michel Barnier, a key former EU Brexit negotiator, said the EU will work with the UK’s new prime minister.
The EU is reconsidering a planned summit with the UK due to ongoing political changes.
The political situation in both the UK and major EU countries like France and Germany is seen as unstable.
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Football players in Gaza face many difficulties, including losing teammates, stadiums, and playing seasons, and some have been injured. Despite these challenges, they continue to play and support the sport as the World Cup takes place in North America.
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Gaza’s footballers have experienced the loss of teammates and stadiums.
Entire football seasons have been disrupted in Gaza.
Some players have suffered serious injuries, including losing limbs.
Football remains an important part of life for athletes, coaches, and fans in Gaza.
The World Cup is currently happening in North America while these events unfold.
Maram Humaid, an Al Jazeera reporter, shared this story from Gaza.
The report is part of a podcast episode produced by a team including Marcos Bartolomé and host Malika Bilal.
The story highlights resilience and determination to keep football alive in difficult conditions.
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