Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire – BBC

  1. Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire  BBC
  2. Woman killed, 1,700 evacuated in beach hotel fire in Dominican Republic  CNN
  3. Massive fire destroys resort in Dominican Republic and forces evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists  WSB-TV
  4. Huge Blaze Ravages Dominican Republic Beach Resort  The New York Times
  5. 1 killed in large fire at luxury resort in Dominican Republic  CBS News
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Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption – Reuters

  1. Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption  Reuters
  2. Western Europe Braces for Another Round of Heat  The New York Times
  3. ‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings  The Guardian
  4. France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C  Euronews.com
  5. France issues red heatwave alert on Sunday for third of country, bans public alcohol consumption at music festival  Le Monde.fr
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Iran says it is closing strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Unclear if threat has been carried out or if move will jeopardise talks with US scheduled for Sunday

Iran has said it is closing the strait of Hormuz after waves of Israeli strikes in Lebanon in a move that threatens to derail the fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned ships not to approach the strategic waterway, which before the war carried a fifth of global oil and liquid gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli crimes in Lebanon and a US violation of commitments to establish a ceasefire there.

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After Marcos Meets With Putin, Russia Releases 24 Filipinos – Newser

  1. After Marcos Meets With Putin, Russia Releases 24 Filipinos  Newser
  2. Russia frees 24 Filipinos after Philippine President Marcos talks with Putin  CBS News
  3. Rescue Flights Return 24 OFWs to Philippines From Russia After Prolonged Detention, With Government-Led Repatriation Via Thailand Transit, Highlighting Stronger Passport Safety, Embassy Action and Overseas Worker Travel Security Measures  Travel And Tour World
  4. 24 Filipinos freed in Russian detention to return home June 21  GMA Network
  5. Putin orders release of 24 Pinoys detained in Russia, says Marcos  The Manila Times
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A Kennedy, a ‘nerd’, an ex-Republican and a tech target: New York races toward a House seat

In NY-12, four Democrats, including one Kennedy, are vying to replace Jerry Nadler – and potentially shake things up

When news broke that a safely Democratic seat in New York’s wealthiest congressional district was becoming vacant, it was inevitable that there would be a crowded field of candidates.

What people might not have expected is that the subsequent Democratic primary would become one of the country’s most closely watched and action-packed, the race coming to reflect a range of Democrats’ national political priorities: who is the strongest against Trump; who is the most critical of artificial intelligence companies; and who is, basically, the coolest.

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