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June 25 · 20 stories · 40 min total read

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Scottish Seabed Recovers After Dredging Damage

A protected marine area in Scotland is showing signs of recovery after illegal fishing damaged the seabed in 2019. Conservationists used an underwater drone to observe the sea floor near Eilean Dubh island. They discovered that crabs, cat sharks, and sea cucumbers are returning to the area. Campaigners are now petitioning the Scottish parliament to restrict dredging in more coastal waters, hoping to protect young fish like cod from destructive fishing gear.

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SPORTS·2 min read·A1–C1·Adapted from ESPN·🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇳🇴

Bucks Send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in Mega Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat. In exchange, Miami has sent Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and several future draft picks to the Bucks. The Heat need to improve their offense after struggling for a long time, while the Bucks want to rebuild their squad. Sports writers believe this massive trade will significantly influence the future of both franchises in the upcoming NBA season.

WORLD·2 min read·A1–C1·Adapted from BBC World·🇬🇧🇪🇸🇳🇴🇮🇹

US Waives Oil Sanctions as Iran Contradicts Nuclear Return Claims

The United States and Iran have started peace talks in Switzerland, facilitated by Qatar and Pakistan. The two sides agreed to a sixty-day roadmap to reach a final deal. Meanwhile, the US waived oil sanctions, allowing Iran to sell crude oil in US dollars. However, the countries disagree on nuclear inspections. US officials expect inspectors to return this week, but Iran states that it has made no new commitments.

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