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Two powerful earthquakes hit near Morón, causing building collapses in Caracas
Two strong earthquakes struck near Morón, Venezuela, on June 24, causing building collapses and widespread damage in Caracas.
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Stanford Graduates Show Mixed Reactions to AI Amid Job Market Shifts
Stanford University's 2023 commencement saw AI-related backlash alongside diverse graduate views on AI's future impact.
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Israeli strikes kill two in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire tensions
Israeli fire killed two people near Nabatieh al-Fawqa and two more in a drone strike near Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah condemned the attacks.
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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Swiss heatwave prompts free cinema screenings for seniors amid high heat alerts
Swiss cinemas and authorities offer free film screenings for seniors during an early heatwave with level 4 alerts in effect until June 29.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez denies widespread corruption amid multiple graft scandals
Pedro Sanchez rejected claims of systemic corruption in his Socialist Party and ruled out early elections despite several family and ally probes.
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German Heidesee lake bans non-German speakers citing safety concerns
Heidesee lake in Halle, Germany, barred visitors without sufficient German language skills to prevent safety rule violations.
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Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol, Crimea
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Sevastopol’s main power substation, causing outages across the city on June 24, 2026.
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US forces kill senior Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in Syria airstrike
US forces conducted an airstrike on June 19, 2026, killing Islamic State leader Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi in northwestern Syria.
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France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo outbreak
France confirmed its first Ebola case in a doctor arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and isolated the patient in a specialized facility.
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US Supreme Court bars Rastafarian inmate from suing prison guards over forced haircut
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Damon Landor cannot sue prison officials for shaving his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights.
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Iran denies new nuclear inspection commitments after US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Iran rejected US claims of fresh nuclear inspection agreements following talks held in Switzerland on June 21-22.
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Russian missile strike kills three, injures over 20 in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine
A Russian missile attack struck Kryvyi Rih on June 22-23, killing three and injuring around 23-25 people, using cluster munitions, officials said.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian visits Pakistan to reinforce ties after US-Iran ceasefire
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian began a one-day state visit to Islamabad on June 23, 2026, to thank Pakistan for mediating US-Iran peace talks and discuss cooperation.
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Ethiopian Prosperity Party wins 90% of seats in June 1 general election
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party took 438 of 486 parliamentary seats in the June 1 election, the National Elections Board said.
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Peter Murrell sentenced to five years for embezzling over £400,000 from SNP
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, received five years and three months in prison for embezzling more than £400,000 from the party.
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Kenya Health Minister found in contempt for defying court order on Ebola quarantine site
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt for continuing a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility despite court orders to stop work.
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Romania, Slovakia and allies call for lower bear protection after rising attacks
Romania and Slovakia urged the EU to loosen brown bear protections due to increased attacks on people and livestock, backed by three other countries.
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Iran to Administer Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Talks, Maritime Traffic Resumes
Iran and the US agreed to open communication lines and halt fighting in Lebanon, with Iran taking control of the Strait of Hormuz under international law.
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Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government on May 22, 2026.
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South Africa faces new wave of xenophobic violence targeting African migrants
South Africa is seeing renewed xenophobic attacks on migrants amid protests and government warnings.
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US Economic Confidence Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022 Amid Iran War Impact
Gallup reports US economic confidence dropped to -45 as inflation and gasoline prices rise after US-Israel war on Iran.
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Senegal enacts stricter anti-LGBTQ law doubling prison terms amid international criticism
Senegal passed a law in March 2026 that doubles prison sentences for same-sex acts, sparking government defense and global human rights concerns.
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to MV Hondius cruise ship reaches 12 cases with 3 deaths
Twelve confirmed hantavirus cases, including a Dutch crew member, have been linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship with three deaths reported.