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French police slashing migrants’ boat in crackdown

Video captured by a BBC News crew shows French police slashing a boat filled with migrants trying to cross into the U.K. The crackdown comes ahead of a summit this week between the French president and British prime minister.

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Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme

As rescuers in Texas search for survivors of the deadly flooding, CBS News is learning the worst-hit areas saw 12 inches of rain per hour in the early morning of July 4. For more on why this storm was so intense, Daniel Swain, climate sc...

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Judge weighs if Kilmar Abrego Garcia should be returned to Maryland

A federal judge is weighing if Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to Maryland from Tennessee. Garcia was originally mistakenly deported to El Salvador, then returned to the U.S., but he is now being held on human smuggling charges in Ten...

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Britain, France hope migrant 'taxi boat' plan will slow crossings

France and Britain hope to unveil measures at their summit this week that will reportedly allow French police to intercept 'taxi boats' - a new phenomenon - around 980 feet from shore rather than only if lives are at risk, as is currentl...

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Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

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How to stay safe from ticks

Ticks, the summer season’s most unwelcome guests, could put you and your family at risk for serious diseases. CNN spoke with two experts about how to protect yourself and what steps to take if you or someone you know is bitten.

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In Zimbabwe, metal scrap collecting is reducing environmental pollution

Collecting scrap metal is a way for some of Zimbabwe's poorest people to make a living. But the job is also an environmental bonus, removing waste that would otherwise pollute the landscape.

Africanews

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Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat

Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period.

Euronews

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing

Rescuers are searching for more than 40 people still missing, after flooding in the US state of Texas. The death toll has risen to at least 82, including 28 children - many of them from a summer camp. President Donald Trump has declared ...

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Wildfires destroy 10,000 hectares of forest in Syria's Latakia

Emergency officials say the consequences of wildfires in northwestern Syria, will be catastrophic. Already, 10,000 hectares of forest have burned in the coastal province of Latakia. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes.

Al Jazeera

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Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday as succession plan remains unclear

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India, where some devotees expressed concern over China’s potential interference in his succession plan.

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Second detention center planned in Florida Everglades

With Florida's so-called Alligator Alcatraz now open, another migrant detention facility roughly 400 miles north of the original is already planned in the Everglades.

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Inside restored grasslands with a bison herd

Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.

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Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania

Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from 7 July. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Tusk in response to Germany's handling of migrants.

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More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos

Greece's national coast guard say they've conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore.

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Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama has marked his 90th birthday amidst colourful celebrations in Dharamshala, India. Followers from around the world, including Hollywood actor Richard Gere, gathered to honour the Nobel laureate's enduring influence and mess...

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Spain bets on migrant workforce to power its booming economy

Spain plans to legalise nearly 900,000 undocumented migrants over the next three years in a bid to expand its labour force. With an ageing population and labour shortages in key sectors, the Spanish government sees immigration as a poten...

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NYC artist mocks Trump's ICE with migrant tribute

The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants has sparked a wave of artistic resistance across the United States. Now, an installation by Mexican-American artist "Marka27", pays tribute to the resilience and cultural co...

Al Jazeera

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AI robots tackle weeds without chemicals

A grassroots solution may be taking root in California, where a startup is developing weed-killing robots that could offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical herbicides.

France 24

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Pope Leo XIV resumes tradition of taking summer vacation

Pope Leo XIV will resume the papal vacation tradition by taking two weeks off at Castel Gandolfo, the hilltop town a dozen or so miles southeast of Rome, which popes for centuries used as their summer retreat. CNN’s Christopher Lamb take...

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See celebrations for Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Thousands gathered to celebrate the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate’s birthday in Dharamshala, which has served as the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home of the Dalai Lama since he fled Tibet during a failed 1959 ...

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Anger in Mexico City as U.S migrants blamed for rent spike

Mexico has become the number-one destination for U.S citizens living abroad, thanks to its warm climate, vibrant culture, and relatively low cost of living. Over a million Americans now call Mexico home. But in Mexico City, the arrival o...

Al Jazeera

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Residents near America's largest steel mill fight for cleaner air

Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.

CBS America

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French police may be allowed to intercept boats offshore

French police have waded into shallow waters off a beach south of Boulogne and used knives to slash an inflatable small boat - packed with men, women and children - that was wallowing, dangerously, in the waves.

France 24

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New crackdown on environmental activists

In the UK, a new crackdown on environmental activists is becoming increasingly harsh: sitting on a road or throwing paint on a work of art in a museum can now be punished with a prison sentence.

France 24

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100 people become naturalised U.S. citizens on July 4

Over the years, a citizenship ceremony has become part of U.S. Independence Day traditions at Mount Vernon, in the state of Virginia. 100 people from different nations have this year pledged allegiance to the U.S. flag.

Al Jazeera

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Meat consumption levels are unsustainable — how you can help

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with author Michael Grunwald about the impact of meat production on the planet and how small changes can make a significant difference.

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Florida lawmakers denied entry into "Alligator Alcatraz"

Democratic lawmakers in Florida attempted to get into the new ICE detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but were denied entry. They were told it was due to safety concerns. CBS Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.

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