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Three dead in Philippines high school shooting

Three students were killed and seven injured in a school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban, Philippines, on Monday, June 22.

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Students with disabilities graduate as teaching assistants

A group of students with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and autism graduated from Herzog Academic College in June 2026 as teaching assistants.

The Jerusalem Post
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Pope Pleads With Traditionalists To Avert Schism

Under Catholic Church law, any consecration of bishops not authorized by the Vatican results in automatic excommunication for those involved.

Deutsche Welle
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Women Nurture Legacy of Popular Used Book Shops in Chennai

Siva Book House, founded in 1977 by brothers Siva and Sundaramurthy, is one of the popular used book shops in Chennai.

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Renowned artist and activist K.T. Shivaprasad passes away

Artist and activist K.T. Shivaprasad passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the age of 78.

The Hindu
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The Story and Science Behind Ferris Wheels

The original Ferris wheel debuted at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

The Hindu
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Lily Allen defends tour after fan criticism

Lily Allen is currently on a world tour performing her album "West End Girl" in full.

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Hong Kong Pulls AI K-Pop Anti-Drug Ad After Backlash

The Hong Kong Correctional Services Department pulled an AI K-pop anti-drug advertisement after receiving an unexpected negative public reception.

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Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip

Prince Harry is reconsidering plans to bring his wife and children to the UK after his request for taxpayer-funded police protection was rejected.

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Pupil isolated for over half a school year

A pupil at an Outwood Grange Academies Trust school in England was isolated in a booth for over half a school year.

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Comedy legend Mel Brooks turns 100

Mel Brooks was born on June 28, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York.

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Bangkok Fashion Label Nong Rak Gains Global Recognition

Bangkok knitwear label Nong Rak was named one of 20 semi-finalists for this year's LVMH Prize.

Channel News Asia
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LGBTQ Jews face mixed reactions at NYC Pride

LGBTQ Jews, particularly those identifying as Zionist, encountered mixed reactions and hostility at Pride events.

The Jerusalem Post
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Palestinian-Israeli Film 'Fadia' Wins Top Monte-Carlo Awards

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker Shady Srour's film 'Fadia' won Best Film, Best Actress, and the Jury Special Prize at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

The Jerusalem Post
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San Francisco archdiocese settles 500 child abuse claims

The San Francisco Catholic archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse.

The Guardian
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Daveigh Chase's Cause of Death Was AIDS

Actress Daveigh Chase's cause of death was confirmed as AIDS, clarifying an earlier report that cited sepsis after meningitis.

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I&B Ministry sets up panel to boost film industry

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has set up a high-level study group chaired by Prasoon Joshi.

The Hindu
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Hollywood director sentenced for defrauding Netflix

Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for defrauding Netflix of $11 million.

BBC News
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EMC awards scholarships to 220 meritorious students

EMC distributed scholarship cheques of ₹10,000 each to 220 meritorious students from Class VII to degree level, amounting to a total scholarship assistance of ₹22 lakh.

The Hindu
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Driver helps armed officer catch fleeing suspect

A van driver gave a lift to an armed police officer, helping to catch a fleeing suspect in Kent.

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