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South Korea Holds Church Founder in Custody Over Political Push

June 25, 2026

A Seoul court has ordered the detention of Lee Man‑hee, a 95‑year‑old religious leader who started the Shincheonji Church of Jesus. Prosecutors say he helped thousands of his followers join the People Power Party before big elections, a move that violates South Korea’s Political Parties Act. The law

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Lynn Bartels: A Voice for Truth and the Call to Vote

June 24, 2026

The story of Lynn Bartels starts in a Colorado Capitol office where reporters from different newspapers met to share news. She was known for her sharp sense of timing and a knack for uncovering the real stories behind political headlines. Her colleagues remember her as someone who could turn a quiet

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More protection needed for UN peacekeepers

June 24, 2026

Back in March, seven UN peacekeepers lost their lives in Lebanon when fighting flared up again between Israel and Hezbollah. This tragedy wasn't unique—attacks on UN workers have been rising lately, yet very few attackers actually face consequences. In response, the UN Security Council passed a reso

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Snack Freedom Wins Legal Battle

June 23, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D. C. has stopped the Trump administration from blocking people who use food stamps from buying sugary drinks and candy in five states. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not have the legal power to approve state rules that would

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Life in Gaza: Summer Heat Pushes Families to the Edge

June 23, 2026

Summer in Gaza isn’t just about sun and sand now—it’s a daily struggle for survival. With most homes destroyed or turned into overcrowded tents, people have no choice but to turn to the one place that was once a source of joy: the beach. But this isn’t a vacation. The Mediterranean Sea, once a gathe

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Oceanside’s beaches: a 70-year wait for sand and solutions

June 23, 2026

For nearly three-quarters of a century, Oceanside’s shoreline has been slowly vanishing. Decades of sand loss due to a military harbor built in 1942 left the city with shrinking beaches and rising flood risks. Local leaders have begged for help since 1953, but federal progress only started moving in

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Burnham’s Big Win Shows He Can Take on the UK Leader

June 22, 2026

Andy Burnham scored a surprise win in Makerfield, beating the odds set by pollsters. The result made him look like a hero for Labour in London, proving he can defeat the right‑wing Reform UK forces that others could not stop. With this victory, he is ready to challenge the current Prime Minist

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Soldiers Can Respond to Attacks in Lebanon, Israel Announces

June 22, 2026

After a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli officials made it clear troops won’t back down in southern Lebanon. Israel’s defence minister said soldiers have full permission to act fast if they feel threatened. Meanwhile, Lebanon reported over twenty deaths from recent Israeli str

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Violence in Gaza Leaves Five Dead, Including a Child

June 21, 2026

In the early hours of Saturday, Israeli forces launched attacks that resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, one of whom was a child. The first incident involved an airstrike on an apartment building in the Sabra area of Gaza City, where four residents—two women and a child—were killed

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Potential Shakeup of Special Education Programs

June 21, 2026

A Senate committee is looking at a July vote that could stop the Trump administration from moving key special‑education duties to the Health and Human Services Department. The move would bring those programs under the control of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who heads HHS. Disability advocates are worrie