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Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies

July 09, 2026 • World • ABC News

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Bonnie Tyler, the singer famous for songs like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," died on Wednesday. Her family and team announced her death, and more details are expected to come.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was a singer known internationally.
Her most famous songs include "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
She died on a Wednesday.
Her family and team publicly confirmed her death.
Further updates about her passing may be provided.

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Bonnie Tyler Dead: Family 'Heartbroken' by Singer's Death at 75

July 09, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer known for the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died unexpectedly at age 75. Her family announced her death and expressed that they are heartbroken.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was a singer from Wales.
She was 75 years old when she died.
Her death was unexpected.
She was best known for the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
Her family made a public announcement about her passing.

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The darkside of 10-minute delivery: Inside India's quick commerce revolution

July 09, 2026 • World • France24

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India’s fast delivery apps promise to bring goods to customers in 10 minutes or less, changing daily life in big cities. However, this quick service relies on a growing gig economy where many young workers face low wages and uncertain jobs.

Key Facts

Quick delivery apps in India offer fast service, often within 10 minutes.
Many young people in Indian cities work in this gig economy to earn money.
Urban youth unemployment in India was 13.6% in 2025, higher than the national average of 3.1%.
Instant delivery has become a symbol of India’s fast-growing consumer market.
Questions remain about the quality and security of jobs created by these delivery platforms.
The gig economy affects millions of young Indians’ work conditions and wages.
The rapid delivery trend changes both the economy and everyday life in India’s largest cities.

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Marsha Blackburn Destroys Fortune Cookies in Anti-China Campaign Ad

July 09, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn posted a campaign ad where she breaks fortune cookies to symbolize her promise to stop communist China and protect Tennessee land. The ad gained over 1.3 million views quickly but received criticism for inaccuracies about fortune cookies and cultural symbols.

Key Facts

Senator Marsha Blackburn is running for governor of Tennessee.
In her ad, she destroys fortune cookies as a symbol of cracking down on China.
She promises to "stop communist China and protect Tennessee land."
Fortune cookies are not originally Chinese but were brought to America by Japanese immigrants.
The ad features a maneki-neko (beckoning cat) and Kikkoman soy sauce, both of Japanese origin.
Fortune cookies and the cat are commonly seen in Chinese-American culture but actually come from Japan.
The video quickly gained over 1.3 million views on social media.
Some people criticized the ad, calling it racist due to its depiction and messages.

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Pakistani rescuers battle rough seas on 2nd day of search for cargo plane crew

July 09, 2026 • World • AP News

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Pakistani Navy teams are searching rough seas for the crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea near Pakistan’s coast. While some wreckage was found, the five crew members are still missing, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

Key Facts

The cargo plane belonged to the private carrier K2 Airways.
The plane lost radio and radar contact late Tuesday after a navigation system problem.
The crash site is about 300 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city.
Wreckage was recovered about 100 kilometers (60 miles) off Ormara, a coastal town in Balochistan province.
Rough seas and strong ocean currents are making the search difficult.
The plane is believed to have crashed in deep water, around 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) deep.
Recovering the main parts of the plane may take months or years due to the depth and challenging conditions.
Officials are comparing the difficulty of the search to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

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Most American Jews don’t feel supported by either party or President Trump, new AP-NORC poll finds

July 09, 2026 • Us • AP News

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A new poll finds that most American Jewish adults do not feel well supported by either the Democratic or Republican parties, or by President Donald Trump. Many Jewish people are concerned about prejudice against them in the U.S. but feel politically isolated, especially given rising antisemitism and debates over support for Israel.

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63% of American Jewish adults say prejudice against Jewish people is a very serious problem in the U.S.
Only 15% of Jewish adults feel the Democratic Party supports them very well, while 41% feel it supports them poorly.
About half of Jewish adults say President Trump and the Republican Party do not support Jewish people well.
36% of Jewish adults say supporting Israel is very important to their Jewish identity.
26% say support for Israel is somewhat important to their identity.
The poll surveyed 1,022 Jewish adults, including those religiously Jewish and those Jewish by culture or background.
Many Jewish Americans feel isolated politically amid growing antisemitism and heated political debates over Israel.
Jewish adults report discomfort even in left-leaning circles because of their Jewish identity and connections to Israel.

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UK pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famed for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies aged 75

July 09, 2026 • World • France24

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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh pop singer famous for the 1980s hit songs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at the age of 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a vocal cord operation and an accidental scream.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in south Wales in 1951.
Her unique voice was a result of a throat operation in 1977 followed by a loud scream.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released in 1983 and nominated for a Grammy Award.
The song has been streamed over one billion times and featured in movies, TV shows, and ads.
She also released other hits, including "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It's a Heartache."
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and they remained together without children.
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to music.

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Neil the one-tonne elephant seal causing traffic jams in rural Tasmania has returned to sea – for now

July 09, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Neil is a one-tonne southern elephant seal that has been visiting a coastal town in southern Tasmania. After spending weeks on land causing traffic disruptions, he has now gone back to the sea, which is normal for his species.

Key Facts

Neil is a five-year-old southern elephant seal weighing about one tonne.
He visits the same beach spot in Tasmania twice a year to rest and shed his old skin (called moulting).
Neil’s visits attracted many visitors and caused traffic jams in the small town.
Wildlife officials said Neil returned to the sea as expected and may return soon or move to nearby areas.
Neil was tracked by a satellite device in 2023, but it fell off during his moulting.
He normally travels over 1,600 km from Tasmania while hunting for food.
Neil was born in Tasmania, where wild elephant seal colonies were wiped out in the 1800s.
Authorities warned people to keep a safe distance from Neil for everyone’s safety and said euthanasia would only be considered as a last option.

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VW faces protests in Germany over proposed job cuts and factory closures

July 09, 2026 • Business • Guardian World

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Volkswagen plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close several factories in Germany. The company’s major union, IG Metall, has organized protests at 18 sites to oppose these plans, which the Volkswagen supervisory board will review soon.

Key Facts

Volkswagen may cut up to 100,000 jobs and close four factories in Germany.
The affected factories include plants in Hanover, Emden, Zwickau, and Audi’s Neckarsulm site.
IG Metall union is organizing demonstrations at 18 Volkswagen sites, including the company’s headquarters.
Volkswagen employs over 650,000 people in Germany across brands like Audi, Bentley, Skoda, and Seat.
The supervisory board includes company, union, and local government representatives and must approve the plans.
The Volkswagen Act law protects most plants from closure without a two-thirds board majority, which is unlikely against union opposition.
Some plants like Zwickau and Neckarsulm are not protected by this law and could be closed without board approval, but strong resistance is expected.
Volkswagen may also simplify its company structure by spinning off some divisions to improve efficiency.

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UK pop singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

July 09, 2026 • World • France24

Summary

Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at age 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a medical operation, and her songs have been widely used in films, TV, and advertisements.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in 1951 in south Wales.
Her husky singing voice resulted from an accident after vocal cord surgery in 1977.
She rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was nominated for a Grammy Award and has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify.
Tyler worked with American songwriter Jim Steinman, who composed many of her most famous songs.
Her music has appeared in movies such as "Old School" and TV shows like "Glee" and "Grey’s Anatomy."
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2022.
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and had no children.

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France24

Trump is bombing Iran again and blundering again. He has no grasp of his enemy | Sina Toossi

July 09, 2026 • World • Guardian US

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President Donald Trump has authorized new bombings on Iran, with the US military striking 170 Iranian targets over 48 hours. The recent attacks follow Iranian actions against commercial ships and rising tensions due to a failed US-Iran agreement that lacked trust and compliance from both sides.

Key Facts

The US military struck 170 Iranian targets in the past two days.
President Trump said the US-Iran agreement is “over” and called Iran’s leaders “evil, sick people.”
Iran attacked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering US military action.
President Trump warned on social media that further attacks by Iran would be met with worse consequences.
The US-Iran memorandum aimed to reduce conflict by managing shipping routes and lifting US sanctions in exchange for peace steps.
The agreement failed because neither side trusted the other to keep promises, especially on sanctions and military actions.
Iran criticizes the US for not fully lifting sanctions and continuing support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Diplomatic efforts have faltered for decades due to repeated sanctions and mistrust between Washington and Tehran.

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Bonnie Tyler, 80s pop legend known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and more, dies aged 75

July 09, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in Portugal due to an illness she was being treated for. She had recently undergone emergency intestinal surgery and was in intensive care.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was a Welsh singer known for her husky voice and 1980s hits.
She died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after an illness.
In May, she had emergency intestinal surgery near Faro, Portugal.
She was put into an induced coma but was later taken out while remaining very unwell.
Her biggest hit was "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which reached No.1 in the US and UK.
Other popular songs include "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It’s a Heartache."
She was born Gaynor Hopkins near Swansea and began singing in local clubs.
After vocal cord surgery, her voice became huskier, contributing to her unique style.

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Guardian World

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

July 09, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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The Office for National Statistics has shared the most popular baby names for boys and girls born in England and Wales in 2025. Olivia remains the top girls' name, while Muhammad stays the most popular boys' name.

Key Facts

Olivia was the most popular girls' name for the fourth year in a row.
Lily moved up to second place for girls, with Amelia dropping to third.
Muhammad was the top boys' name for the third year running.
Noah is the second most popular boys' name, and Leo is third.
New entries in the top girls' names include Isabella, Eliana, Gracie, Alba, and Lilah.
New boys' names in the top 100 include Carter, Ruben, Stanley, and Vincent.
Some names fell out of the top 100, like Ellie, Amelie, Jessica for girls, and Grayson, Brody, Bodhi for boys.
The list is based on birth registrations from 2025 in England and Wales.

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IRS Makes Change To Tax Penalties—What It Means for Millions of Americans

July 09, 2026 • Business • Newsweek

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The IRS will soon start automatically waiving certain tax penalties for taxpayers who have a history of filing and paying on time. This change, called the Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program, will begin in summer 2026 and be fully effective for the 2027 tax season.

Key Facts

The IRS will automatically remove penalties for eligible taxpayers instead of requiring them to request relief.
The program applies to penalties for late filing, late payment, and late deposits.
To qualify, taxpayers must have filed and paid taxes on time for the last three years or 12 consecutive quarters for quarterly filers.
The new system replaces the old "First Time Abate" relief that needed a formal request.
The change aims to help consistent taxpayers avoid penalties without extra paperwork.
Some taxpayers may still get penalty notices in 2026 as the system updates, but can request relief the old way.
The IRS will combine this relief effort with tougher enforcement and fraud prevention measures.
The program does not cover certain tax returns like estate or gift taxes; those taxpayers must use other relief options.

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Behind the Curtain: These 3 big AI trends are colliding at the same time

July 09, 2026 • Technology • Axios

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Three major AI developments are happening at once, changing how governments and businesses respond. The U.S. and China are both considering controls on advanced AI technology to address security concerns and protect their leadership.

Key Facts

New AI models like Anthropic's Mythos and OpenAI's Sol can handle complex tasks like writing and testing code with minimal human help.
Elon Musk's SpaceXAI introduced Grok 4.5, a much bigger AI model, and plans to release an even larger one soon.
China leads in open-source AI with models like GLM-5.2, which matches top U.S. AI performances and may reach advanced levels by early 2027.
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is debating stronger rules for AI development, including formal protocols before releasing powerful models.
Past restrictions on certain AI models showed the government can require companies to cooperate for national security reasons.
Officials are considering creating a new organization to oversee AI regulation, possibly with international partners.
China is discussing ways to limit global access to its best AI technology, while the U.S. is also thinking about blocking Chinese access to its models.
The growing abilities of AI have shifted the approach from light oversight to serious concern about security and global competition.

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UniCredit closes in on Commerzbank takeover

July 09, 2026 • Business • France24

Summary

Italy’s bank UniCredit is close to taking over Germany’s bank Commerzbank after acquiring nearly half of its shares. The German government, which owns part of Commerzbank, is opposing this takeover.

Key Facts

UniCredit is Italy’s second largest bank.
Commerzbank is Germany’s second largest bank.
UniCredit recently secured 47.6% of Commerzbank’s shares.
The German federal government owns 12% of Commerzbank.
The German government is against the takeover by UniCredit.
The takeover is described as "hostile" by some German sources.
This deal is a major development in European banking.
The news was reported in July 2026.

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Reform activists urged to switch focus from Manchester to Farage’s Clacton contest

July 09, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

Summary

Reform UK activists are being asked to leave the Greater Manchester mayoral byelection and help Nigel Farage in a byelection in Clacton, Essex, about 250 miles away. Farage’s decision to hold this extra election has disrupted Reform UK’s campaign in Greater Manchester, where Labour is currently favored to win.

Key Facts

Reform UK wants its members in north-west England to support Nigel Farage’s Clacton byelection instead of the Greater Manchester mayoral race.
The Clacton byelection was called suddenly by Farage, who is standing down and running again for his seat.
Greater Manchester’s byelection is the largest in Britain and will be held on July 30; Clacton’s is expected on August 6.
Farage’s rivals in Clacton are mostly boycotting the election except for a novelty candidate and a right-wing party leader.
Labour’s candidate Bev Craig is currently leading in Greater Manchester’s contest.
Reform UK won many seats in the May local elections in Greater Manchester but is now shifting focus due to Farage’s call for the Clacton contest.
Some Reform UK members believe the party doubts winning in Greater Manchester, especially since their mayoral candidate is a woman.
Critics call the Clacton byelection a “fake” or “vanity” contest designed by Farage.

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Israel kills one child per day on average in Gaza since the October ceasefire

July 09, 2026 • World • France24

Summary

Since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025, about 1,050 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with nearly 28% being children. This means Israel has killed on average one child per day in Gaza. The situation is worsened by media restrictions, and many survivors, especially children, face severe injuries and challenges.

Key Facts

Since the ceasefire started on October 10, 2025, around 1,050 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.
About 28% of these deaths are children, averaging one child killed every day.
Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per population in the world.
Media restrictions by Israeli authorities limit the reporting on the situation in Gaza.
Survivors of the conflict face long-term health and recovery challenges.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missiles, but this is a complex and lengthy process.
Russia receives 25-40% of its artillery ammunition from North Korea and recruits fighters from other countries like Egypt.
The war has also affected wildlife in the Chornobyl area, changing animal behavior significantly.

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Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history

July 09, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for her husky voice and the 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died aged 75 after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. She had a 50-year music career, released several popular songs, received awards including an MBE, and remained active until recently.

Key Facts

Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and grew up loving music.
She was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a Swansea club.
Her first single, "Lost in France," came out in 1977.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart," released five years later, became a global hit.
The song was originally eight minutes long, but the radio version was shorter.
She received three Grammy nominations for vocals.
Tyler represented the UK in Eurovision 2013.
In 2022, she was awarded an MBE by Prince William for her contributions to music.
Her most famous song has over a billion streams on Spotify and 1.3 billion views on YouTube.
Tyler passed away after emergency surgery and a period in intensive care.

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US, Iran launch more attacks as mediators urge warring sides to uphold MoU

July 09, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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The United States and Iran have exchanged military attacks again, damaging a recent ceasefire agreement. Both sides targeted military sites, and casualties were reported as tensions rose around the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global shipping.

Key Facts

The U.S. targeted about 90 military sites in Iran, including storage for missiles and drones.
Iran responded by attacking facilities used by U.S. forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was “over.”
Attacks have damaged key infrastructure, causing some transport disruptions in Iran, including railway service suspension.
At least 14 people have died and dozens more were injured over the past two days due to the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route that both sides agreed to reopen under a recent ceasefire deal.
The ceasefire agreement was mediated by Pakistan and Qatar and aimed to start talks on bigger issues like Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite the attacks, Trump mentioned Iran had reached out wanting to negotiate a deal.

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