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The US Department of Justice and the FBI concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not blackmail influential people and did not keep a "client list. " Investigators also debunked the conspiracy theory about his murder, confirming suicide.

The selection of adventure films includes "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" (2023), "The Lost City" (2022), "Fountain of Youth" (2025), "Jungle Cruise" (2021), and "Uncharted" (2022). These films offer viewers exciting plots with searches for artifacts, treasures, and journeys to dangerous places.

The filming of the second season of the series "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" will be moved from New York to Los Angeles. This decision is related to the expansion of the tax incentive program in California, which is intended to stimulate the return of large projects to the state.

A judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs bail, citing a history of violence, after a jury found him guilty of sex trafficking. The rapper faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing tentatively scheduled for October 3.

A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, but found him guilty of an episode related to prostitution. The verdict on the racketeering conspiracy count is postponed until tomorrow, July 3.

Ukraine will be able to legally use anti-personnel mines six months after the President's decree on the enactment of the NSDC decision. This is due to Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits their use.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on Ukraine's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits anti-personnel mines. The decision of the National Security and Defense Council, adopted on June 29, 2025, comes into force on the day of its publication.

Anna Wintour is stepping down as the editor-in-chief of American Vogue, a position she held for almost 40 years, but will remain at Condé Nast in other leadership roles.

The Polish Sejm voted in favor of the country's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, allowing the use of anti-personnel mines. The Minister of Defense stated that the country cannot have restrictions in protecting itself from a Russian invasion.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has lost the Democratic Party primary to candidate Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani received almost 44% of the vote, while Cuomo received 36%, a surprise after his significant lead a month before the vote.

Actor Mahershala Ali has confirmed his readiness to star in Marvel Studios' "Blade" movie, despite numerous delays and changes to the project. The film, announced in 2019, has faced difficulties, including changes in directors and postponed release dates.

Germany and Italy are demanding the return of their $245 billion gold reserves from US vaults, fearing President Trump's interference with the Fed's independence and geopolitical risks. Both countries are among the world's largest gold holders.

CRH International executives visited the Pivden-Tsement plant in Mykolaiv region, familiarizing themselves with investment plans for preparing the launch of a second kiln. They noted the implementation of international labor protection standards and confirmed their intention to invest in production in Ukraine.

On June 23, a number of important events are celebrated in Ukraine, including Midsummer's Eve, World Whistleblower Day, Typewriter Day, International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day, International Olympic Day, and the Day of Holy Martyr Agrippina. These events encompass ancient traditions, modern social initiatives, significant inventions, and the honoring of historical figures.

The first place in "The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025" was taken by Maido from Lima, Peru. The top five also included Asador Extebarri, Quintonil, DiverXO, and Alchemist.

Copenhagen has overtaken Vienna as the world's most livable city, receiving perfect scores for stability, infrastructure, and education. Vienna lost its lead due to a decline in its security score.

Al Pacino became the first film actor to be received by Pope Leo XIV. The audience took place in the Vatican as part of the presentation of the film Maserati: The Brothers.

A Pedro Pascal look-alike contest has ended in New York, where 28-year-old Marcos Rivera won. The contest was organized by a local film studio in partnership with the actor's fan club.

YouTube Shorts has reached the revenue level of the main platform in the USA and other countries, and in some it has even exceeded it. Shorts views increased by 20% in the first quarter of 2025.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has accused Republicans and Democrats of inaction on immigration reform. He stressed that their failure has led to an escalation of protests in Los Angeles.

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of criminal sexual act in a retrial in New York. He is accused of raping an actress and forcing her to perform oral sex.

Texas Deploys National Guard to Maintain Order Amid Protests. California Governor Criticizes Trump for Excessive Use of Force Against Protesters.

In New York, about 45 people were arrested during protests against U. S. immigration policy. Clashes began after protesters refused to move onto the sidewalk.

Tom Felton says the controversy over Rowling's views doesn't affect his work. Fans criticized the actor for ignoring the problems of the trans community.

Diddy's lawyers are demanding the dismissal of the human trafficking case, claiming prosecutors provided false evidence. The defense insists on bias in the investigation.

Elon Musk accused Donald Trump of appearing in the "Epstein files", stating that this is the reason for their non-disclosure. Earlier, a portion of the documents in the Epstein case was declassified.

A complete shutdown of flights occurred at Newark Liberty Airport due to a failure in the air traffic control system. The FAA is working to restore the system and modernize outdated equipment.

Ukraine was elected in the first round as a member of ECOSOC for 2026-2028. This is a significant achievement that will contribute to global cooperation in the field of development.

UN countries supported Latvia, which nominated its candidacy for the first time. Latvia pledged to promote peace, security and sustainable development, receiving 178 votes.

Petro Poroshenko tried to secretly transfer assets worth UAH 17 billion to his wife in order to avoid sanctions.