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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Balochistan after multiple attacks killed 42 people, mostly security officers. The government is continuing military operations to fight militants, who they say are supported by foreign groups.
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At least 42 people, mostly police officers, were killed in several militant attacks in Balochistan this week.
The deadliest attack took place in Ziarat district, where 9 police officers were killed and 18 were abducted and later shot.
The Pakistani military said it has killed at least 54 insurgents since the attacks began on Monday.
Prime Minister Sharif pledged to continue fighting terrorism until the last militant is eliminated.
Sharif accused India of supporting the insurgents with weapons and money, but India has denied this.
Militants are reportedly using Afghanistan’s territory to stage attacks in both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.
The Baloch Liberation Army, a banned separatist group, is blamed for the attacks.
Balochistan faces ongoing conflict involving local separatists and the Pakistani Taliban, which has grown stronger after the Afghan Taliban took control in 2021.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. The case arose after President Donald Trump’s renovation of the pool encountered problems, and Hearn denies intentionally causing damage.
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David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
Hearn was indicted on one felony count of property destruction related to the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool had a $16 million renovation ordered by President Donald Trump.
Problems during renovation included algae blooms and peeling blue coating in the pool.
President Trump claimed vandals damaged the pool by adding fertilizer and cutting the coating, though no proof was provided.
Six other people were arrested on misdemeanor charges connected to the pool project.
Hearn says he only touched a loose piece of the pool’s coating briefly and followed a worker's instructions.
The court allowed Hearn to remain free without supervision while waiting for his trial, scheduled for August 5.
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Germany has agreed to buy long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and will station them in Germany. This deal, made during a NATO summit in Turkey, aims to strengthen Germany’s defense and support broader European security efforts amid ongoing conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine.
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Germany will purchase American Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The missiles will be stationed in Germany.
The agreement was made during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the purchase fills a strategic gap in Germany’s defense.
Germany plans to develop its own European missile systems in the future.
The deal was made with the Trump administration.
Tomahawk missiles can fly about 100 feet above the ground to avoid detection.
These missiles have a range of about 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) and are precise for striking distant targets.
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A heat wave is causing very high temperatures in the western United States, with some places reaching up to 117 degrees Fahrenheit. The extreme heat is expected to continue through the week and affect several states beyond the West, including parts of the Southeast.
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Some desert communities in the western U.S. could see temperatures as high as 117 degrees.
The hottest temperatures are expected in southern California’s Coachella Valley, especially Palm Springs.
Phoenix, Arizona, has experienced temperatures over 110 degrees for several days and may stay that hot into next week.
The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and advisories for millions of people in the Southwest and Southeast.
There have been 18 heat-related deaths in Phoenix this year, more than triple the number from last year.
Emergency responders in Phoenix have treated multiple heat stroke cases and use a cold water immersion method to quickly cool patients.
Fire weather alerts are in place because dry conditions and lightning increase the risk of wildfires.
The Southeast states like the Carolinas and Georgia could see heat indices (temperature combined with humidity) reaching 113 to 116 degrees.
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Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9. The airport’s highway signs and its code changed from PBI to DJT after Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed the renaming into law. Travelers had different opinions about the new name.
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The airport in Florida was renamed in honor of President Donald J. Trump.
The official name change happened on July 9.
New highway signs were installed to reflect the new airport name.
The Federal Aviation Administration changed the airport’s three-letter code from PBI to DJT.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law allowing the name change in March.
Some travelers support honoring President Trump with the airport name.
Other travelers prefer the airport’s old name, Palm Beach International Airport.
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The United States and Iran exchanged new military attacks on Thursday. These actions came just before the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and led to a rise in oil prices. President Donald Trump warned that Iran wants a deal but threatened stronger attacks if Iran continues to target ships.
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The U.S. and Iran carried out new strikes against each other on Thursday.
The attacks happened shortly before the burial of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Oil prices increased as a result of the renewed fighting between the two countries.
President Donald Trump said Iran wants to make a deal soon.
Trump warned there would be "much worse" attacks if Iran attacks ships again.
The conflict involves military actions impacting international shipping and energy markets.
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Jersey has officially approved a law allowing adults who are terminally ill to choose to end their own lives. The law has received Royal Assent, which means it can now be put into action, with the assisted dying service expected to start next year.
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The assisted dying law was approved by Jersey’s government in February 2026.
Royal Assent has now been granted, allowing the law to be officially registered and enforced.
The law applies to terminally ill adults who want the option to end their lives.
Work to set up the assisted dying service is already underway, including hiring key staff.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Tom Binet, expressed confidence in meeting the planned start date next year.
Campaigners, including Lorna Pirozzolo who has incurable breast cancer, welcomed the law as a relief for those with painful and difficult end-of-life symptoms.
This law represents a significant change in Jersey’s approach to end-of-life care.
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Iranians gathered in large numbers to bury Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after he was killed in an Israeli strike in February. The burial concludes six days of funeral events held in various cities, including Tehran and locations in Iraq.
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28.
The strike happened during the first day of the United States–Israel war on Iran.
Thousands of people gathered in Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown, despite hot weather.
The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza, a very important religious site in Iran.
Funeral ceremonies lasted six days and were held in Tehran, Qom, and Iraq.
Khamenei is being buried alongside several family members who also died in the strike.
Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly and is believed to be injured.
Officials expected about 15 million people to attend the funeral events.
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Millions of Americans have lost or dropped their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act because the financial help they used to get has ended. Higher insurance prices have made it harder for many people to afford coverage.
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Many Americans had their ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidies expire recently.
Without these subsidies, insurance premiums have gone up.
Higher costs have led millions to cancel or lose their insurance.
The rising healthcare costs are impacting Americans’ access to coverage.
Experts are discussing how insurance price increases affect health care decisions.
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Disney and Pixar have partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring the movie "Toy Story 5" to 300 children’s hospitals across the United States. This initiative aims to provide entertainment and comfort to hospitalized children through special screenings.
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Disney and Pixar worked together for this project.
The movie featured is "Toy Story 5."
The film is being shown in 300 children’s hospitals.
The project is done in collaboration with the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
This effort focuses on bringing joy and comfort to sick children.
The program is taking place across the country, covering many hospitals.
The initiative started around July 2026.
It is part of Disney’s outreach to support communities.
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A family in Norton, England, dismantled their garden shed and discovered a large, well-preserved World War II Anderson shelter underneath. The shelter was bigger and more complete than expected, featuring concrete walls, steps, old tools, and a plumbing system to keep it dry.
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The family lives in a home built in 1935 and moved in about 12 years ago.
The garden shed had been there longer than the family had lived in the house.
The shed was removed due to rain damage and rotting wood.
An Anderson shelter is a backyard air-raid shelter made from steel, buried underground during WWII to protect against bombings.
About 3.6 million Anderson shelters were installed across the UK during the war.
This particular shelter had extra features like concrete walls, steps, and drainage to keep it dry.
The family is restoring the shelter and sharing their progress on TikTok.
They plan to keep working on the shelter and consider turning it into a movie room, camping spot, or sauna.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter on Air Force One that if Iran attacked the plane, she would also be killed. This happened as tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased following the NATO summit in Turkey.
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President Trump spoke to a reporter while on Air Force One.
He said the reporter would die if Iran struck the presidential plane.
The conversation took place during a question session after the NATO summit.
U.S.-Iran tensions were rising at this time.
The reporter asked about safety concerns related to Air Force One.
Trump’s comment suggested shared risk for everyone onboard during an attack.
The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about security threats from Iran.
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A French startup called LifePods revealed a prototype of a floating survival capsule designed to protect people during tsunamis and severe floods. The device can hold up to eight people, offers safety from debris, and sends distress signals until rescuers arrive. It is planned to be sold next year, mainly targeting organizations involved in disaster response.
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LifePods is a French company that created the W-01, a floating survival pod for tsunamis and floods.
The pod fits four adults and four children tightly inside and includes harnesses and space for supplies.
It uses a special design to float and resist impact from large debris like cars and trees.
The capsule can send emergency signals and has an optional GPS tracker for locating it.
LifePods has not yet tested the pod in real disasters but plans staged trials starting in harbors.
The pod will likely cost about $45,000 and is aimed at governments and emergency organizations, not individual buyers.
LifePods faces competition from Survival Capsule LLC, which sells a cheaper spherical pod in the U.S.
The company is also working on other types of survival pods for earthquakes and armed attacks.
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The global art market is growing but facing higher costs and lower profits for many galleries and dealers. A company called Art Technology Holdings created an AI tool named Taste to help art professionals manage tasks more efficiently while keeping personal connections with buyers.
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Global art sales reached $59.6 billion in 2025, a 4% increase from the previous year.
Operating costs for galleries and dealers rose by about 5%, causing 38% of dealers to report lower profits.
The art market relies heavily on trust, personal relationships, and expert guidance.
Many in the art industry are cautious about technology that may reduce human interaction.
The AI platform Taste helps automate tasks like customer management and communication.
Taste aims to save time on administrative work so sales teams can focus on collectors.
Younger art buyers want more digital and personalized experiences.
Art fair sales made up 35% of dealer turnover in 2025, the highest since 2022.
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A federal appeals court in Manhattan rejected President Donald Trump’s request to delay paying over $5 million to E Jean Carroll after she won a sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The court ordered the release of about $5.8 million, including interest, which has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
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E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump in 2023.
A jury awarded Carroll $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million.
The money has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
President Trump tried to delay paying by asking the appeals court for a stay (a delay of payment).
The appeals court denied Trump’s request, ordering the payment to be made.
Manhattan federal judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump had delayed the case for years and the judgment had been upheld through all appeals.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal on June 29, allowing the payment to proceed.
Carroll’s lawyers argued the case has ended and Trump must pay the judgment as agreed.
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Waymo, Alphabet’s driverless taxi service in California, cannot yet expand its ride area or charge for rides in its new Ojai vehicle because of a delay by California’s regulatory agencies. The company is waiting for state approval to operate and charge fares while addressing safety and legal concerns.
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Waymo operates driverless taxi services in California using autonomous vehicles.
The company introduced a new car called the Ojai, made by Chinese company Zeekr but assembled with U.S. technology.
California requires companies to get permission from two agencies before allowing driverless taxis to carry paying passengers.
Waymo applied in January to expand its service to more cities in Northern and Southern California and add Ojai cars to its fleet.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) delayed approval, asking for more information about safety during emergencies and rules about minors riding alone.
A labor union filed a complaint about Waymo carrying unaccompanied minors, which is illegal in California.
Waymo cannot charge for rides in Ojai cars until CPUC approves its request; the company may offer free rides until at least the end of September.
Waymo’s existing Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis continue charging passengers as usual.
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The UK government plans to cut funding for some important research labs despite increasing overall science spending to a record £22.6 billion by 2029-30. These cuts will reduce budgets for projects like cancer treatment research, better battery design, particle physics, and astronomy, as the UK Research and Innovation Agency (UKRI) needs to save over £160 million due to rising costs.
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UKRI must save more than £160 million over the next four years because research costs have increased.
Total government spending on research and development will reach £22.6 billion annually by 2029-30.
UKRI’s budget will rise from about £9 billion to nearly £10 billion in that period but still needs to cut some projects.
National labs, which run big scientific machines, will face the biggest cuts, with some budgets dropping by over half.
Funding for research into artificial intelligence will be £1.6 billion; quantum tech will get about £1 billion; and £750 million will go towards a national supercomputer.
Projects at Daresbury Laboratory and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, which support particle physics and data analysis, will see budget cuts.
The Boulby Underground Laboratory’s budget will be cut by 40%, affecting dark matter research.
The UK will remain a major contributor to international projects like CERN and will increase its subscription by 19% over four years.
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The article discusses the idea that cellphone data may not be fully protected from government searches without a warrant. It suggests that assumptions about digital privacy could be mistaken based on past events.
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Cellphone data often contains sensitive personal information.
Legal protections for cellphone data searches have been debated.
Some court decisions have allowed access to cellphone data without a warrant.
Public expectations about digital privacy might not match legal realities.
The issue continues to be important as technology use grows.
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The Imraguen people of Mauritania have fished using traditional, wind-powered boats for hundreds of years. Now, climate change, too much fishing, and loss of old fishing knowledge are putting their way of life and culture at risk.
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The Imraguen people live in Mauritania and depend on fishing.
They use wind-powered boats and traditional fishing methods.
Their fishing takes place in the Banc d’Arguin, a rich fishing area.
Climate change is affecting the waters and fish availability.
Overfishing by others reduces the fish stocks.
Traditional fishing knowledge is slowly disappearing.
These changes threaten both the Imraguen's income and their cultural heritage.
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Leading economists are urging Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister soon, to make big changes to the tax system and public services. They propose replacing several current taxes with one national tax on all income and using the money to fund universal public services like free school lunches and bus rides.
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Economists including Jim O’Neill and Jonathan Portes wrote an open letter calling for radical tax and spending reform in the UK.
The country spends £100 billion per year on debt interest, more than on defense and half of the NHS budget.
The Prosperity 2030 report suggests replacing six taxes—including income tax and national insurance—with one levy on all income types.
This new tax system could raise an extra £75 billion annually within five years, depending on the rate set.
The report proposes spending the new revenue on universal services such as free bus service and free primary school lunches.
It recommends scrapping stamp duty and council tax and replacing them with a 1% national property levy given to local authorities.
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader on 17 July and prime minister on 20 July.
Ed Miliband is considered a likely choice for Burnham’s chancellor, and Jim O’Neill might advise the new government.
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