Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the earthquake in the southern Philippines that's left dozens dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced, plus more on a UFC fight at the White House, a referendum in Switzerland, the EU Summit, and the Juneteenth holiday in the U.S.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Halima Mansoor, Michael Archer, David Wyllie, and James Morgan. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. 

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