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'Stop the tragedy of war,' Pope Leo says after US bombs Iran
Addressing the crowds in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo said people all over the world were praying and crying for peace.
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US urges citizens to leave Israel, West Bank, and Iran amid rising tensions
In a security alert, the US Department of State warned of a rapidly deteriorating situation in the region, urging Americans to leave using any available means.
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Bride killed, gunman run over as armed attackers ambush wedding in France
The bride was fatally shot, while one of the attackers was killed struck by the couple's vehicle as they attempted to flee the scene.
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Belarus opposition figure Tsikhanouski freed after nearly five years in prison
Tsikhanouski was among 14 political prisoners released over the weekend, according to independent Belarusian outlet Nasha Niva.
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Trump administration fires hundreds of VOA journalists, shuttering US-funded news outlet
The decision, which affects hundreds of journalists, has drawn sharp criticism from within and outside the organization.
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British Airways halts Dubai, Qatar flights after US strikes Iran
The London-based carrier canceled several flights to Dubai and diverted two planes bound for the emirate overnight, according to data from Flightradar24.
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Iranian missile strikes hit Tel Aviv, Haifa and Ness Ziona
In Tel Aviv’s Ramat Aviv neighborhood, several residential buildings sustained heavy damage, with gaping holes visible in the facades.
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DR Congo extends cobalt export ban by three months to curb market oversupply
The top global cobalt producer had initially introduced a four-month halt on exports in February after prices plunged to a nine-year low of $10 per pound. That suspension was set to end on Sunday.
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Top Iranian commander behind Hamas attack killed in Qom strike- says Israel
The strike, carried out in the city of Qom early Saturday, reportedly eliminated Saeed Izadi—a key figure in Iran’s Quds Force.
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U.S. strikes "crippling blow" to Iran's nuclear program- Trump
Speaking from the White House in a nationally televised address, Trump confirmed that the strikes had "completely obliterated" key Iranian nuclear facilities and warned Tehran against further escalation.
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8 dead in hot air balloon tragedy in Brazil
The balloon was carrying 21 people when it went down on Saturday morning. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, where 13 survivors were pulled from the wreckage.
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Pakistan proposes Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump
The proposal made public on Saturday, June 21, 2025, acknowledges Trump’s diplomatic role in halting a four-day exchange between the nuclear-armed neighbours.