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Americans abroad give up citizenship as fee drops to $450

Thousands of Americans living in Europe are renouncing their US citizenship, and a sharp cut in the renunciation fee may push even more to follow suit.

  • The fee for renouncing US citizenship has dropped from $2,350 to $450.
  • Americans abroad must file annual US tax returns regardless of where they live.
  • Renunciations have risen steadily over the past decade.

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Trump turns 80 on US Flag Day

The US president marks his 80th birthday on June 14, a date that doubles as Flag Day, the national holiday commemorating the American flag.

  • Trump turns 80 on June 14, the same day as US Flag Day.
  • Flag Day marks the Continental Congress's adoption of the American flag in 1777.
  • Trump is serving his second presidential term after returning to the White House in 2025.

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Orbán re-elected to lead Fidesz after party's election defeat

The party's official congress granted Orbán a fresh mandate, just weeks after Fidesz lost its parliamentary majority in Hungary.

  • Orbán received a new mandate as Fidesz leader at the party congress.
  • The vote follows Fidesz's defeat in Hungary's parliamentary elections.
  • Orbán had led Hungary continuously from 2010 until the electoral loss.

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Japan to propose shared critical mineral stockpile at G7

Tokyo's plan aims to reduce industrialised nations' dependence on supply chains dominated by China.

  • Japan will propose a coordinated critical mineral reserve to G7 partners at Évian.
  • Lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earths are at the centre of the initiative.
  • Key details — volume, financing, governance — have not yet been disclosed.

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NATO to gradually cut KFOR peacekeeping troops in Kosovo

The Alliance will scale down its Kosovo Force over the coming year, with no precise timeline or troop numbers made public yet.

  • NATO will gradually reduce troops in its KFOR mission in Kosovo during the coming year.
  • No detailed timeline or specific troop numbers have been made public so far.
  • KFOR has been active in Kosovo since 1999, following the conflict between Serbian forces and the Albanian population.

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Trump to attend G7 Ukraine session and meet Middle East leaders

Senior White House officials confirmed Saturday that the US president will join the Ukraine working session and hold bilateral talks on the sidelines in France.

  • Trump will join the G7 working session on Ukraine, held in France.
  • The US president will hold bilateral meetings with Middle Eastern leaders at the summit.
  • The schedule was confirmed by senior White House officials on Saturday.

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Belfast: thousands march against anti-immigrant violence

Saturday's rally came in response to riots that erupted after a stabbing attack for which a Sudanese man was charged.

  • Thousands marched peacefully in Belfast against anti-immigrant riots
  • Unrest followed a stabbing attack attributed to a Sudanese national
  • Protesters' central message: hate, not immigrants, threatens the city's safety

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Trump announces Iran deal. Revolutionary Guard denies it

The US president says an agreement will be signed Sunday, immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guard says otherwise.

  • Trump claims a deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday, June 14.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard denies any finalized agreement exists.
  • The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of world oil flows, remains at the center of tensions.

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Poland: over 30 bodies found buried on private land

The discovery triggered a wave of public outrage. Investigators are examining a rural property where the remains were unearthed.

  • More than 30 bodies were found buried on private land in Poland.
  • The discovery prompted public outrage and pressure on investigators.
  • The inquiry is ongoing; victims' identities have not been confirmed.

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Thousands in France march to defend free parties from new bill

Mostly young protesters took to the streets in Paris and Bordeaux against the Ripost bill, which would tighten rules on unsanctioned gatherings and rave events.

  • Thousands of young people marched in Paris and Bordeaux against the Ripost bill.
  • The bill proposes tighter rules on free parties and unsanctioned gatherings.
  • Protesters demand the bill's withdrawal, citing cultural freedom of expression.

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