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Europe Bakes as France Faces Potential 40°C Heatwave Temperatures

Europe swelters as temperatures in France could hit 40C
A festival worker sprays water on concertgoers in Clisson, western France

Western Europe is baking under a punishing heatwave, and forecasters say the worst may still be ahead as temperatures climb in the coming days — a trajectory that could topple more records.

Reported Strikes Hit Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Agreement Reached

Strikes reported in Lebanon after ceasefire reached

Lebanon was plunged back into heavy fighting as authorities said Israeli airstrikes killed 47 people, while Israel announced that four of its soldiers had died.

Israa’il iyo Xisbullah oo ku heshiiyay xabad joojin

Jun 19 (Jowhar)-Sarkaal Maraykan ah ayaa sheegay in Israa’iil iyo Xisbullah ay ku heshiiyeen xabbad joojin, kadib duqeymo xooggan oo cirka ah oo Israa’iil ay ka geysatay koonfurta Lubnaan taasoo ay dowladdu sheegtay inay ku dhinteen 47 ruux.

Budapest court adjourns manslaughter trial involving an Irish man

Irish man's manslaughter trial in Budapest adjourned
Mackenzie Michalski was reported missing after she failed to return to her Airbnb accommodation in Budapest in November 2024

A Budapest courtroom closely watching the death of an American tourist will now have to wait: the Hungarian judge overseeing the manslaughter case against an Irish man has postponed the proceedings until 7 July.

Burnham allies urge Starmer to outline a timeline for stepping down

Burnham allies want Starmer to set out timetable to leave
Allies of Andy Burnham (right) have called on Keir Starmer to hand over power

Andy Burnham’s supporters are urging British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to spell out, within days, a timetable for stepping aside in September  arguing that clarity at the top could be crucial to protecting Labour’s chances in the looming Greater Manchester mayoral contest, it is understood.

Uncertainty Grows Over Iran Negotiations After Swiss Meeting Is Canceled

Uncertainty over Iran talks as Swiss meeting scrapped
Security measures are in place in the Swiss town of Burgenstock where the formal signing ceremony had been due to be held

Plans for US and Iranian negotiators to sit down in Switzerland today were abruptly shelved, injecting fresh doubt into when the next round of talks will begin  discussions intended to turn this week’s memorandum aimed at ending the war into a durable peace agreement.

Inakabadan toban ruux oo ku dhimatay dagaal beeleed ka dhacay degmada jalalaqsi

Jun 19 (Jowhar)-Ugu yaraan toban ruux ayaa ku geeriyootay tiro kalana waa ay ku dhaawacmeen kadib dagaal u dhexeeyo maleeshiyo beeleed ku dagaalamaya degmada Jalalaqsi ee gobolka Hiiraan.

Luigi Mangione Drops Mental Health Defense Ahead of Upcoming Trial

Luigi Mangione withdraws mental health defence for trial
Luigi Mangione, pictured in court on 17 June, has pleaded not guilty to the murder and other charges

In a key shift ahead of a closely watched New York murder trial, Luigi Mangione is—for now—pulling back from a defense that he was in the throes of an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged shooting, according to a court filing.

Mojtaba Khamenei;”Maraykanka rajo xumo darteed ayay u oggolaadeen heshiiska”

Jun 19 (Jowhar)-Hogaamiyaha ruuxiga ah ee Iiraan Mojtaba Khamenei ayaa sheegay in uu ogolaaday heshiiska lala galay Maraykanka uuna saxiixay kadib markii ballanqaad buuxda ka helay madaxweynaha Iiraan Masoud Pezeshkian in uu heshiisku yahay mid ilaali doono xuquuqda qaranka Iiraan.

Vote counting begins in pivotal UK by-election as results awaited

Counting of votes under way in crucial UK by-election
Votes are counted at the Edge Wigan for the Makerfield by-election

Ballot papers are being tallied in Makerfield in northwest England after voters cast their verdict in a by-election that many see as a potential turning point for British politics.

US activist critical of Trump's impact on executions

US Activist Condemns Trump’s Role in Rising Execution Numbers

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Few Americans have spent more time confronting the machinery of execution than Sister Helen Prejean — and she is now directing some of her...
US-Iran agree 'roadmap' towards peace deal - mediators

Mediators: US and Iran Agree on Roadmap Toward Peace Deal

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High-stakes talks in the Swiss Alps have produced what mediators describe as a 60-day “roadmap” aimed at steering the United States and Iran toward...
Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' - minister

Minister says Starmer weighs “political realities” in key policy decisions

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Mounting pressure on Keir Starmer has turned the question of his future into a live political drama, after a cabinet minister spoke of the...
Europe faces prolonged heatwave as temperatures reach 40C

Europe Braces for Extended Heatwave as Temperatures Soar to 40°C

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Europe is bracing for a punishing stretch of heat that forecasters say could rewrite temperature records across the continent in the days ahead. In France,...
Al Jazeera says Israeli strike kills journalist in Gaza

Al Jazeera reports Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills journalist

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An Israeli strike in Gaza has killed an Al Jazeera journalist, the Qatar-based broadcaster said, as fresh overnight attacks left multiple civilians dead and...