Child sex abusers could face surgical castration under Louisiana bill — Reuters
People who commit sex crimes against children in Louisiana could be forced to undergo surgical castration under legislation approved by state lawmakers, a measure that would appear to be the first of its kind in the United States if the governor signs it into law.
The bill, which was overwhelmingly passed by the state legislature on Monday, would permit judges to order surgical castration for defendants convicted of certain aggravated sex crimes, such as rape, against children under the age of 13. It will now go before Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican.
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Record Number of Russians Registered in Estonian Refugee Centers — Delfi Reports
Statistics from the Police and Border Guard Board for 2023 reveal that Estonian refugee centers are hosting a record number of Russian citizens. This marks the highest number of Russians recorded in these centers to date.
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Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise Almost Enters British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Car by Mistake😁
Tom Cruise, currently in England filming the latest installment of Mission Impossible, nearly got into British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's car by mistake. The incident occurred after Cruise landed at London's Battersea helipad in central London, shortly before the prime minister arrived by helicopter.
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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains, and Severe Flooding Hit Polish Silesia — RMF24 Reports
Bad weather has struck Polish Silesia, bringing thunderstorms, heavy rains, and severe flooding. In some areas, more than 50 mm of precipitation per square meter fell within a few hours. In the city of Bielsko-Biała, many streets and passages are flooded, with water levels reaching up to a meter in some places.
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The German Government Regrets Not Lifting Ban on Ukraine's Strikes Against Russia Sooner, Says Vice Chancellor Habeck
In an interview with the Augsburger Allgemeine newspaper, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck expressed regret over the government's delay in lifting the ban on Ukraine's strikes against Russia.
“This (strikes against Russia) is for self-defense, for protection. But again: everything we have decided, we could have decided faster,” he stated.
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⚡️ An Army of Toxic Caterpillars Spreads Across the UK, Causing Serious Health Issues — The Sun Reports
An infestation of hungry and toxic caterpillars is spreading across the UK, posing significant skin and health problems for humans. The oak processionary moth larvae are particularly prevalent during the early summer and picnic season. These pests invade trees, consuming them from the inside and laying their eggs there. Each caterpillar is covered with 60,000 hairs that contain toxins, which can cause skin, eye, and throat irritation, as well as vomiting, dizziness, and fever upon contact.
Authorities have already allocated £4 million to combat the infestation, but the spread continues unabated.
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⚡️English Politician Nigel Farage Doused After Leaving Conference in British City
Nigel Farage, the well-known English politician, was doused with liquid as he left a conference in a British city. Earlier, Farage had announced his intention to run for parliament, according to local media reports.
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⚡️ An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI fighter jet has crashed in the state of Maharashtra, — local media
According to preliminary data, the pilots managed to eject but were injured.
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⚡️ A military training plane has crashed in Turkey — local media
It is reported that two pilots were killed.
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⚡️ The United States has imposed sanctions against four Iranian drone manufacturers, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said
Washington is imposing sanctions against four Iranian organizations and one individual allegedly linked to the development and production of UAVs that Tehran allegedly provides to Moscow and Iranian-controlled groups in the Middle East,” the statement said.
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⚡️China Denies Pressuring Other Countries Regarding Ukraine Peace Summit — Reuters
"Beijing's position on the peace conference is very 'open and transparent,'" stated Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.
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⚡️Trump to Remain U.S. Presidential Nominee Regardless of Court Verdict — Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump
According to Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump, Donald Trump will remain the nominee for U.S. presidential candidate, regardless of the court verdict to be announced in New York on July 11.
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Spanish and French Farmers Block Border
Spanish and French farmers have blocked traffic in several areas near the border between the two countries, according to the Catalan Traffic Authority.
The demonstrations were organized by various Catalan and French associations. The farmers are demanding better treatment for the European agricultural sector amid competition from third countries, and they are also asking for lower taxes on fuel used for work. The protests began at 10:00 local time and are expected to last 24 hours.
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New Tesla Pranks: Owner Gets Locked Inside Car
A Tesla owner recently demonstrated a bizarre new issue: getting locked inside the car. According to the owner, the door slams shut immediately after being opened, trapping the driver inside.
Other Tesla owners have also reported various door-related problems, but this particular bug appears to be a new and unexpected twist.
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⚡️U.S. Plans Immediate Visa Sanctions Against Georgia Over Foreign Agents Act
The State Department has announced that the United States intends to impose visa sanctions against Georgia without delay in response to the enactment of the Foreign Agents Act. However, specific future restrictions have yet to be detailed.
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Russia Proposes Nuclear Strike on Netherlands to “Bring Europe to Its Knees”
Russian State Duma deputy Andrei Gurulov has proposed a nuclear strike on the Netherlands as a means to “bring Europe to its knees,” according to Russian TV reports. This marks another instance of Russian media threatening the West with nuclear weapons.
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The Portuguese Government Introduces Changes to Migration Policy to Limit Number of Migrants
The Portuguese government has implemented changes to its migration policy aimed at reducing the number of migrants. The new policy cancels the rule allowing non-EU migrants who entered Portugal without an employment contract but worked for at least a year and paid social security contributions to apply for a residence permit.
Now, migrants must secure an employment contract before moving to Portugal. Despite having one of the most open immigration regimes in Europe, the newly elected Prime Minister, Luiz Montenegro, stated his intention to "put an end to... excessive abuse" of the country's hospitality by migrants.
According to official figures, foreigners currently constitute about one million people in Portugal, approximately a tenth of the country's population.
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⚡️ Germany to Order 200,000 Artillery Shells from Rheinmetall to Replenish Arsenal After Aid to Ukraine
Germany will order 200,000 artillery shells from the Rheinmetall defense concern to replenish its arsenal following the delivery of military aid to Ukraine. This information was disclosed in a letter from the German Defense Ministry to the budget committee of the Bundestag.
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Instagram Introduces Unmissable Ads – The Verge Reports
Instagram has begun testing "ad breaks" that users cannot skip.
While scrolling through their feed, some users are now encountering ads accompanied by a countdown timer.
Notably, YouTube introduced non-skippable ads some time ago, which can be completely disabled by purchasing a subscription. It remains unclear whether Instagram will offer a similar subscription option.
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Large-Scale Fires Rage in Northern Israel Following Rocket and Drone Attack by Hezbollah
Northern Israel is currently facing large-scale fires as a result of an attack by dozens of rockets and drones launched from Lebanon by Hezbollah, according to The Times of Israel.
Dozens of fire brigades are working to extinguish the fires amid extreme heat conditions. Authorities have stated that there is no immediate threat to people.
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⚡️ Slovenia's Parliament Votes to Recognize Palestine as an Independent State
Slovenia's parliament has voted in favor of recognizing Palestine as an independent state, according to the president of the lower house of parliament.
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⚡️ Georgia wants to ban same-sex marriages, LGBT (extremists in the Russian Federation) propaganda and gender reassignment — local media
A package of bills has been submitted to parliament by the ruling Georgian Dream party. Among other things, it is proposed to ban LGBT representatives from adopting children, holding demonstrations aimed at promoting non-traditional relationships, as well as sex change operations.
Parliament Speaker Papuashvili earlier signed the foreign agents law amid ongoing protests and threats from the West to review relations with Tbilisi.
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Flooding Continues in Southern Germany; Passau Faces Threat — Bild Reports
The city of Passau, located on the border with Austria, is now under significant threat of flooding. In anticipation of this, the historic center of Passau has largely been closed to traffic. Persistent rains are hindering the receding water levels, exacerbating the situation.
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⚡️ The Swiss Parliament voted against recognizing Palestine,” the press office said
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A distinctive amusement park operating without electricity has been discovered in India
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Spanish Judge Acquits Romani Man of Raping 12-Year-Old Girl, Citing Cultural Tradition
A Spanish judge has acquitted a Romani man who raped a 12-year-old girl, recognizing sex with children as a Romani tradition.
The court found the 20-year-old Romani man, who dated and had sex with the girl, not guilty. The girl became pregnant, and the court ruled that the relationship was consensual and part of "gypsy culture." The man claimed he did not know her exact age, believing she was 15 or 16 years old.
Despite the police demanding an 11.5-year prison sentence, the judge released the man in the courtroom. During the investigation, the couple had twins, and the girl stated she does not consider herself a victim, expressing that she is "happy."
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20-Year-Old Policewoman Washed Off Pier in Odessa by Wave
In Ukraine, a 20-year-old policewoman was washed off a pier in Odessa by a wave.
According to local media, the incident occurred yesterday during a walk on the coast in Arcadia. The woman was knocked down by a wave, causing her to fall and hit her head. The next wave then swept her into the sea.
Rescuers are currently working at the scene, but the girl's body has not yet been found.
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Bombing Fire Starts in Northern Israel — Ynet
A bombing has sparked a fire in northern Israel, leaving six people lightly injured. Thirteen firefighting units are currently working to protect homes in Kiryat Shmona.
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The social network X (formerly Twitter) has officially allowed the publishing of pornographic content, reports The Verge
Users can now share and create 18+ content without being screened, as long as it is consensual. However, this does not apply to users who have not yet reached the age of majority.
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⚡️ Israel to Suspend Gaza Fighting for 42 Days to Free Hostages, Maintains Operation: Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel is prepared to halt its military actions in Gaza for a period of 42 days to facilitate the release of hostages. Despite this temporary suspension, Israel will not abandon its ongoing operation in the region.
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