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Failings allowed Covid ‘to spread like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
An official inquiry found government failures allowed Covid to spread rapidly in care homes, with more than 43,000 recorded deaths between March 2020 and July 2022.
UK government’s obesity plan ‘doomed to fail’, MPs warn
A UK parliamentary committee warns the government’s obesity reduction plan will fail without stronger leadership from the prime minister and clearer strategic direction.
Opposition leader María Machado returns to Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months in exile, arriving to crowds of supporters in Caracas on Sunday.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases more than doubling compared to the prior year. Pennsylvania has been particularly hard hit, with over 1,300 confirmed cases and five deaths.
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US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, while partnering with Saudi Arabia to attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group has staged multiple incursions into Syria seeking to establish Jewish settlements in a region Israel’s military occupies, though troops have repeatedly removed activists before construction occurs.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while emphasizing his role leading a universal church and advocating for migrants and immigrants.
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has expressed serious security concerns about a proposed Hamas disarmament agreement, stating that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
Trump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East
U.S. President Trump stated discussions with Iran are resuming to resolve the monthslong conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials disputed direct U.S. negotiations.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide at an Ethiopian monastery during a religious ritual killed at least 14 people, with search efforts continuing for missing worshippers amid heavy rainfall.
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
UK heating oil customers affected by Middle East conflict-driven price surges will receive up to £350 in compensation following a competition watchdog investigation into cancelled orders.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
New federal student loan repayment rules effective July 1 reshape Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, excluding certain parent borrowers and introducing a new plan that doesn’t count toward forgiveness.
IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise
The IRS filed over 214,000 federal tax liens in the 2025 fiscal year, a 9% increase from the prior year, raising concerns among advocates about job loss and reduced access to credit for affected taxpayers.
No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers
Multiple UK lenders now offer mortgages requiring minimal or no deposits for first-time buyers, with loans of up to 100% of property value, though interest rates are typically higher than standard deals.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
Britain faces a growing retirement savings crisis, with 15 million people not saving adequately for old age, according to the Pensions Commission. Women’s private pension pots average half those of men, exacerbating inequality concerns.
Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
Fraud victims often face tax bills on stolen money, but a bipartisan House bill aims to eliminate deductibility restrictions and waive penalties for those losses.