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Wioletta Wyrwol had surgery on her wrist in 2013 that led to a rare and painful condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). After many surgeries and treatments, she had her right forearm amputated in 2019 but continues to live with chronic pain and new health challenges.
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Wioletta Wyrwol’s wrist surgery caused her arm to swell, turn black, and become very painful.
She was diagnosed with CRPS, a rare chronic pain condition that affects the nervous system.
CRPS causes long-lasting pain and changes in the affected limb even after healing.
Wyrwol underwent more than 80 surgeries and many treatments over several years.
Due to worsening pain, she chose to have her right forearm amputated in 2019.
She uses a prosthetic arm to help with daily tasks and regain independence.
Despite the amputation, she still experiences chronic pain and new complications in her leg and foot.
Wyrwol shares her story to raise awareness about CRPS and offer hope to others with disabilities.
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A bare-chested man carrying a large weapon caused disturbances in several locations in Edinburgh, Scotland. Four people were injured and taken to hospital, police made an arrest, and there is no further danger to the public.
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A man without a shirt was seen walking around Edinburgh with a large weapon.
He was filmed hitting a locked pizzeria door on Leith Walk as people ran away.
Four people were injured and taken to hospital; their condition is unknown.
Police arrested a suspect and said there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Videos showed the man damaging property, including smashing a car windscreen and knocking over shelves in a petrol station.
Police and paramedics treated people at the scenes, including a man with an arm injury.
The man shouted he was "protecting the country" while being restrained by police.
Investigations into the incidents are still ongoing.
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An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in Gaza City early Saturday, killing at least two children, according to Palestinian health officials. This attack occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that began in October, but Israeli strikes in Gaza have continued nearly every day.
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The airstrike happened around 2 a.m. local time on Saturday in Gaza City.
Two Palestinian girls, 4-year-old Zeina Safadi and 14-year-old Lana Safadi, were killed in the strike.
Palestinian health officials said more casualties might be found as rescue workers continue searching.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 1,007 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since the October ceasefire.
The Israeli military said it is investigating the airstrike but has not provided more information.
Israel says it targets Hamas and militants who threaten its security.
Since October 7, 2023, a Hamas attack killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages.
In retaliation, Israel's military offensive in Gaza has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including children, shortly after a ceasefire was reported. The ongoing violence threatens peace talks between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict and raises questions about whether Israel will keep receiving support from President Donald Trump.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children.
These attacks happened soon after reports of a ceasefire agreement.
The fighting is threatening an interim peace deal being negotiated between the US and Iran.
The ceasefire and peace talks took place in Switzerland.
Israel’s continued attacks have caused tensions with the US over the Iran deal.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have said they agreed to a truce despite recent attacks.
Negotiations between the US and Iran were postponed amid ongoing violence.
Some analysts question if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will keep President Trump’s support if strikes continue.
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The United States announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that President Donald Trump said he requested. Despite this, fighting and attacks between the two sides continued after the ceasefire was supposed to start.
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US officials declared a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
President Donald Trump said he asked Israel to agree to the ceasefire.
The ceasefire officially began on Friday afternoon local time.
Despite the ceasefire, attacks and retaliation from both Israel and Hezbollah kept happening.
The situation remains tense in Lebanon and the surrounding region.
The article includes reports from correspondents in Jerusalem and Beirut.
There are ongoing US-Iran talks related to the conflict and ceasefire.
Israel has also increased military strikes in southern Lebanon amid political tensions with the US.
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A drone attack from Ukraine hit an oil refinery in Moscow, causing large fires and smoke over the city. This attack is one of the biggest on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has brought the conflict closer to ordinary people living in the capital.
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A Ukrainian drone attacked an oil refinery in the south-east of Moscow.
The attack created thick black smoke visible across the city.
Along with the oil refinery, shopping centers and homes were damaged.
An 8-year-old girl was killed in a fire caused by the drone strikes.
Residents near the site showed mixed reactions, some continuing normal activities despite the attack.
Russian officials blame Western countries for prolonging the conflict.
Russian media emphasized that their attacks on Ukraine are stronger than Ukraine’s attacks on Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not comment publicly on the attack during a summit on the same day.
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The United States and Iran are holding talks in Switzerland to work out a ceasefire for the conflict in Lebanon. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi after signing a preliminary agreement to stop the fighting.
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The ceasefire talks are taking place in Switzerland.
US envoy Steve Witkoff joined Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, in the negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtchi represents Iran in the talks.
A memorandum to stop the war was signed earlier this week by the US and Iran.
The details for how the ceasefire will be put into place are still under discussion.
The conflict involves Lebanon and has seen attacks from Israel and Hezbollah.
The talks come amid ongoing violence and political tensions in the Middle East.
There have been mixed reactions from different countries and political groups about the agreement.
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A French curator discovered a rare notebook in the national library containing unpublished music pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. These compositions, created when Mozart was a music teacher, will be performed publicly for the first time during France's Fête de la Musique on June 21.
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The notebook was found in France’s national library.
It contains unpublished music signed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
The music dates to the time when Mozart was giving music lessons.
Two musicians from the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the pieces.
The first public performance is scheduled for June 21.
The event is part of France’s Fête de la Musique, a day celebrating music every year.
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Families of people suspected to have Ebola broke into a treatment center in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and took the patients out. This action has increased concerns about spreading the disease further.
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The event took place in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Families entered a quarantine center forcefully.
They removed patients who were suspected of having Ebola.
The incident raises fears of more Ebola infections spreading.
The patients had been isolated to stop the disease from spreading.
Ebola is a serious viral disease that requires strict isolation to control.
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President Donald Trump’s new deal with Iran includes waivers that ease U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil. This move has upset some hawks, including Trump’s allies, who fear it helps Iran’s economy and weakens U.S. negotiating power.
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The deal provides waivers, which temporarily lift some U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
These waivers are part of a broader peace agreement with Iran.
Some U.S. officials and allies, known as hawks, strongly oppose the deal.
Critics say easing sanctions could strengthen Iran’s economy.
Opponents worry it reduces U.S. influence over Iran’s actions.
The agreement aims to change relations between the U.S. and Iran.
Oil sanctions are a key tool used to pressure Iran financially.
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Iran’s new leadership is deciding how to learn from a 110-day war, which will affect whether they reach a nuclear deal with the US. President Trump and US intelligence officials have expressed doubts about Iran’s honesty in negotiations, while some Iranian voices suggest geography gives Iran power beyond nuclear weapons.
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Iran’s new leaders are shaped by a recent 110-day war.
The Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, opposes the nuclear deal in principle but allows negotiations to continue with conditions.
President Donald Trump has said Iran’s leaders are “very dishonourable” but later called them “the most rational group we have ever dealt with.”
US CIA Director John Ratcliffe warned the Iranian public statements may not match their private intentions.
Some in Iran believe control of the Strait of Hormuz is a powerful advantage that gives deterrence beyond nuclear weapons.
There is public desire in Iran for stability and an end to ongoing conflict and protests.
President Trump’s team feels they have gained new access to senior Iranian officials recently.
The situation in Iran-US relations remains uncertain, with internal debates about whether to pursue pragmatism or ideological goals.
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The first week of the FIFA World Cup featured intense soccer matches and brought attention to political issues like global relations and U.S. immigration policies. This World Cup is the first to be held in North America and is building excitement for the next stage of the tournament.
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The FIFA World Cup is taking place in North America for the first time.
Early games have included many exciting and action-packed moments.
Political topics such as international relations have been highlighted during the event.
Discussions about U.S. immigration policy surfaced alongside the sports coverage.
The tournament is preparing fans for the upcoming knockout rounds later this month.
The event attracts viewers from around the world watching both sports and related issues.
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Fighting continues in southern Lebanon despite reports of a ceasefire, with Israeli strikes killing at least seven people. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah threatens a new agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war and restarting nuclear talks.
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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children.
Fighting persisted even after reports of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
Hezbollah fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces, prompting Israeli military retaliation.
Over 47 people were killed in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers died in heavy fighting on Friday.
Mediators, including the U.S., Iran, and Qatar, are trying to broker a ceasefire but have not confirmed a deal.
The U.S.-Iran interim agreement reopened the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas shipping and planned new nuclear talks.
Israel and Hezbollah are not part of the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for a halt to fighting in Lebanon and respect for its sovereignty.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces will stay in southern Lebanon until the threat ends, while Hezbollah demands Israel’s withdrawal as a condition for peace.
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President Donald Trump called the Iran agreement a major success, while Israeli media criticized it as a serious setback. The article describes how Washington promotes the deal, Israel views it as a betrayal, and Iran remains cautious, all within a 60-day period to make the agreement more permanent.
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President Trump described the Iran deal as a breakthrough.
Israeli media reacted strongly, calling the deal a disaster.
Washington is trying to promote diplomacy through the agreement.
Tel Aviv (Israel’s government) feels betrayed by the deal.
Tehran (Iran’s government) is cautious and remains on guard.
There is a 60-day window to turn the current agreement into a lasting deal.
The article highlights differing views from three major capitals: Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran.
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Ukraine is defending itself against attacks by using small interceptor drones to stop Iranian-designed Shahed drones sent by Russia. These interceptor drones help protect Eastern Ukraine from the increasing number and power of enemy drones and missiles.
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Russia uses drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles to attack Ukraine.
Most of the drones attacking Ukraine are based on the Iranian "Shahed" design.
Shahed drones are becoming faster, smarter, and more common.
Since last summer, Ukraine has used interceptor drones to defend against these attacks.
Interceptor drones act like missile defenses by catching and destroying incoming enemy drones.
The video report shows Ukrainian teams using these drones in Eastern Ukraine.
The situation reflects ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Reports say some ministers inside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government want him to step down after his Labour Party lost many local election seats. Andy Burnham’s recent election win may lead to a challenge for Labour’s leadership.
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Some ministers in Keir Starmer’s government are privately asking him to resign.
Starmer is considered one of the least popular UK prime ministers.
Labour Party lost nearly 1,500 seats in recent local elections.
Andy Burnham won a special election on Friday.
Burnham’s win might encourage a leadership challenge within the Labour Party.
The article mentions ongoing political drama in the UK.
Keir Starmer has said he will participate in any leadership contest.
The story was reported on June 20, 2026.
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A large fire broke out on June 19 at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one tourist and forcing nearly 1,700 guests to evacuate. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds and flammable thatched roofing, causing major damage to the resort.
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The fire happened at a beachfront hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.
One tourist, Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian woman, died in the fire.
About 1,690 guests were evacuated safely from the resort.
Three people were taken to the hospital, and six others received treatment on site.
The resort’s thatched roofs made from dried palm or cane helped the fire spread fast.
Emergency teams fought the fire for hours before controlling it.
Despite the fire, tourism in Bayahibe continued as usual after the incident.
The fire raised questions about safety standards and emergency plans at busy tourist resorts.
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Peru’s presidential election result is very close, with the winner expected to be decided by less than one percent of the vote. Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a former president, is likely to win, but her opponent has raised concerns about possible voting problems.
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The presidential election in Peru is one of the closest in the country’s history.
The winning margin is expected to be under one percent.
Keiko Fujimori is the leading candidate and daughter of a former president.
Her rival has claimed there were irregularities during the election.
The election outcome is still being awaited by voters and officials.
There have been protests related to the election in Peru.
The situation has drawn regional attention, including nearby countries like Bolivia.
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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after a 50-day blockade that stopped much of the country’s business and caused shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. This declaration allows the military to be sent across the country and followed an agreement with the main trade union to end the protests.
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Bolivia has experienced a blockade lasting 50 days.
The blockade severely affected the economy and access to essential supplies.
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency in response.
The declaration allows military forces to be deployed nationwide.
The president reached a deal with the main trade union federation.
The deal aims to end the protests that caused the blockades and shortages.
The blockade mainly disrupted the capital city and its supply chains.
The crisis has raised concerns about public access to food, medicine, and fuel.
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Health workers in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are very worried about their safety during a serious Ebola virus outbreak. The outbreak is the worst they have ever faced, and efforts to control the virus are ongoing.
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The Ebola outbreak is mainly affecting Ituri province in eastern DRC.
Health workers are on the frontlines, treating patients and trying to stop the virus.
This outbreak is larger and more severe than previous ones in the area.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other groups are involved in response efforts.
Health workers feel helpless and fearful because of the danger they face.
The virus spreads easily and can cause serious illness or death.
Efforts include tracking cases, treating patients, and educating communities.
The outbreak is creating a stressful and risky situation for health workers and local residents.
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