A 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years was detained by immigration agents in New Orleans, despite having no criminal record. Her asylum request was denied, but she was granted a stay of removal, which she reportedly complied with. Her arrest, which occurred shortly after US airstrikes in Iran, took place alongside the detentions of other Iranian nationals. Her family is currently struggling to secure legal representation due to the high volume of detainees and limited resources, while ICE has recently conducted multiple raids leading to additional arrests.
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On Thursday, June 26, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez labeled the situation in Gaza as “genocide,” urging the EU to suspend its cooperation with Israel. This strong condemnation came as rescuers reported 65 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces. The conflict has led to famine-like conditions for the population, exacerbated by chaotic aid distribution marred by Israeli military actions, despite the trickle of supplies allowed in after a two-month blockade. The US State Department announced its first direct funding of $30 million for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, with the World Health Organization delivering a small medical shipment.
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An expedition has located over 1,000 barrels of nuclear waste in the northeast Atlantic, as announced by a French research organization. This international team, aboard the ship “L’Atalante,” is searching for waste disposed of between the 1950s and 1980s when hundreds of thousands of barrels were dumped in the ocean. The researchers aim to map the location of the barrels and assess their impact on the local ecosystem by collecting samples using tools like an autonomous diving robot. The team hopes to determine the extent of any potential radioactivity leakage from the drums, which were not designed to contain radioactivity for long periods.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing them to take steps to implement the proposal to end automatic birthright citizenship by limiting the scope of nationwide injunctions. In a 6-3 decision, the court determined that injunctions should apply only to the specific states, groups, and individuals that sued, enabling the policy to potentially proceed in states that did not challenge it. The ruling, which did not address the plan’s legal merits, sparked responses from plaintiffs who vowed to continue legal challenges, while the administration can now continue with its administrative work on implementation. The court also noted that the executive order would technically go into effect in 30 days.
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According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, Donald Trump came close to winning the Latino vote in 2024, securing a larger share than in previous elections. The study revealed that Trump garnered 48% of the Latino vote, while Kamala Harris received 51%. Furthermore, the analysis indicated that Latino voters who did not participate in 2020 favored Trump significantly. The report highlighted a shift in voting patterns based on education, with those without college degrees more likely to vote for Trump.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the death of 49-year-old Canadian citizen Johnny Noviello while in custody at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, Florida. Noviello, a lawful permanent U.S. resident convicted of drug trafficking and racketeering, was awaiting removal after being arrested last month. Despite ICE’s assertion of providing comprehensive medical care to detainees, the cause of Noviello’s death remains under investigation. This incident adds to a concerning number of deaths in ICE custody since January 2020.
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Oslo police have charged Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess, with multiple counts including rape, sexual assault, and bodily harm following an extensive investigation involving a double-digit number of alleged victims. Evidence gathered from text messages, witness testimonies, and police searches led to the charges. Høiby, who has been cooperative throughout the investigation, denies any wrongdoing in most of the cases, particularly those related to sexual abuse and violence. Høiby, who lives separately from the royal family, remains free pending a potential trial and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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FICO is implementing a new credit scoring model that will factor in “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) loans, which previously weren’t considered in credit scores. This change, available to lenders this fall, aims to give a clearer picture of consumer repayment behavior, though widespread adoption may take time. The integration of BNPL loans could help consumers who pay on time improve their credit scores, while also providing a more accurate assessment of a consumer’s financial obligations. However, concerns exist that integrating BNPL into credit scores could negatively affect those already facing credit challenges, despite the possibility of an increase in credit score for some users.
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Microsoft is replacing the iconic “Blue Screen of Death” with a “Black Screen of Death” on its Windows operating system. This change, announced in a recent blog post, streamlines the user experience during unexpected restarts. The new error message will feature condensed text against a black background, offering a percentage of the restart process. This simplified interface will be available later this summer on Windows 11 (version 24H2) devices.
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In June 2025, President Zelensky met with President Macron to discuss expanding Ukraine’s air fleet with more Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets, co-production of interceptor drones, and tougher sanctions against Russia. These discussions came after the operational deployment of the first Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets from France, which were already utilized to intercept Russian cruise missiles. The Mirage 2000-5F, initially designed for air superiority and later upgraded for multirole capabilities, is equipped with advanced radar and missile systems and has proven effective in intercepting drones and missiles. Ukraine has adapted its infrastructure to accommodate and sustain the aircraft, which complements its existing air defense systems.
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