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Donald Trump announced that eight female Iranian prisoners, originally sentenced to death for protesting, have been spared after his plea. Four will be released immediately, while four will serve one month in prison. This development comes amid ongoing US-Iran ceasefire talks.

With 50 days until the FIFA World Cup, concerns grow over social and logistical issues impacting the event. Critics highlight exorbitant ticket prices, transport fare hikes, and Iran’s uncertain participation amid ongoing regional tensions, alongside rising violence in Mexico that raises security alarms for attendees.

Italian prosecutors seek negligence charges against the parents of 13-year-old boy linked to the death of Chiara Jaconis, who was killed by a statuette thrown from a balcony in Naples. A preliminary hearing is set for 26th June to determine if the case will proceed to trial.

Spain has unveiled a shipwreck graveyard near Algeciras, revealing over 130 vessels from the fifth century BC to World War Two. This significant discovery is part of a project led by Felipe Cerezo Andreo at the University of Cádiz, with further documentation still to come.

Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes as proposed talks in Islamabad are stalled, amid requests from Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ongoing discussions.

Two US officials, working for the CIA, were killed in Mexico while returning from an operation to dismantle a drug laboratory. The tragic incident also claimed the lives of two Mexican investigators when their convoy’s vehicle crashed and exploded. Further investigations are ongoing.

Two Israeli soldiers have been jailed for 30 days after destroying a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon, sparking international outrage. Following an IDF investigation, six other soldiers who witnessed the incident are being called for clarification discussions.

Karex Bhd, the world’s largest condom producer, is raising prices by up to 30% due to supply chain disruptions linked to the war in Iran. The CEO, Goh Miah Kiat, indicated that further increases may occur if conditions do not improve. Customers should prepare for higher costs.

Japan has raised the mega-quake warning level after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off its northeastern coast. This has increased the probability of a follow-up mega-quake from 0.1% to 1%. Authorities stress the importance of being prepared and responsive.

Tensions escalate as the fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran nears expiration, with no confirmation from Tehran regarding participation in upcoming Islamabad talks. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance leads negotiations amid threats from both sides, raising concerns about the potential for renewed conflict.