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The conflict in Gaza has reached 1,000 days, with most of the area heavily damaged and tens of thousands of deaths reported. Recently, Gaza’s Hamas government announced it would resign and transfer power to a technocratic committee as part of a U.S.-led plan to rebuild the region.
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Over 90% of Gaza has been destroyed during the conflict.
Since October 2023, more than 73,000 people in Gaza have died, including many civilians.
Israeli forces recently killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a child, in airstrikes.
Medical supplies are scarce, and over 20,000 patients are waiting to leave Gaza for treatment.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Gaza hospital director, has been imprisoned by Israel for over 555 days and is in poor health.
The UN called for Dr. Abu Safiya’s immediate release, citing human rights violations.
Gaza’s Hamas government resigned and plans to transfer control to a committee appointed by a U.S.-led peace board.
Israel approved new settlement construction in the occupied West Bank and laid a foundation stone for a heritage center on a former Palestinian airport site.
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Ed Miliband is a leading candidate to become the UK chancellor if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. The Treasury, the UK government’s finance department, is very powerful and has a tradition of strict rules on spending and budgets. Experts say someone in this role should be ready to change how the Treasury works for long-term progress.
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Ed Miliband is seen as the likely choice for chancellor under Andy Burnham’s leadership.
The Treasury manages the UK’s budget and economic planning and is known for strict financial rules.
Some experts believe the Treasury should focus more on long-term growth than just short-term budget control.
Other potential chancellor candidates include Shabana Mahmood, Pat McFadden, and Yvette Cooper.
Andy Burnham prefers direct communication with the public, as seen in his Reddit AMA sessions.
Nigel Farage was reported to attend party events with a convicted fraudster, raising questions about his role.
President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA to review a red card shown to a USA soccer player but denied pressuring the decision.
A Jamaican man may be deported from the UK under new immigration rules, marking an early case since new laws passed.
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People hurt by electric scooters and bikes in the UK have received more than £110 million in compensation claims since 2019. These payouts have caused insurance costs for drivers to rise, and there is concern over the safety and legal use of these vehicles on public roads.
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Since 2019, over £110 million has been paid to people injured by e-scooters and e-bikes in the UK.
The largest single payment was £20 million for a child with severe injuries.
Injuries from private e-scooters, which are illegal to use on public roads, have led to insurance price increases.
E-scooters can only be legally used on public roads if part of government-approved rental schemes.
Police routinely seize and destroy illegal private e-scooters and modified e-bikes that exceed speed limits.
The Motor Insurers Bureau, a nonprofit group, pays compensation for accidents involving uninsured vehicles.
In 2025, there were 168 injury claims—the highest number so far—related to these vehicles.
Criminal cases include jail sentences for dangerous driving causing death using e-bikes.
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Richard White has resigned as executive chair of WiseTech but will stay on as a board director and chief innovation officer. His resignation followed a police investigation into allegations against him, which he denies. WiseTech’s share price rose after the announcement, as the company plans leadership changes amid investor concerns.
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Richard White co-founded WiseTech and has stepped down as executive chair.
White denies allegations that he exploited a worker’s financial and visa status for sex.
He will remain a board director and chief innovation officer.
Raelene Murphy will replace White as chair of WiseTech’s board.
WiseTech’s share price increased by 8.1%, adding about $1 billion in market value.
The company’s value fell from over $40 billion in July 2025 to less than $13 billion recently.
WiseTech has faced challenges from AI competition and laid off 30% of its staff.
White resigned as CEO in 2024 after negative media but returned as executive chair in 2025.
The board and new leadership are focusing on executive succession and governance improvements.
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Asian stock markets fell, led by South Korea's Kospi, which dropped nearly 8% despite strong earnings from Samsung Electronics. On Wall Street, AI-related stocks helped the S&P 500 index get close to its record high, although most individual stocks declined.
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South Korea's Kospi index fell 7.6%, with Samsung and SK Hynix shares dropping about 8.7%.
Samsung announced its operating income increased 19 times to 89.4 trillion won ($58.7 billion) in the last quarter.
AI stocks showed mixed behavior due to concerns over whether high investments will lead to enough profit.
SK Hynix plans to raise $28 billion by selling shares on the Nasdaq, making it one of the largest US stock offerings.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index declined 1.8%, with major chipmakers losing value.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite, and Taiwan’s Taiex indexes also declined.
The US S&P 500 rose 0.7%, nearing its all-time high, helped by gains in AI technology companies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high, up 0.3%.
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Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally party, faces a court decision that could stop her from running in the 2027 presidential election. She was convicted of misusing European Parliament funds, and if the appeals court upholds the conviction and ban, her political career might be blocked, with her party possibly choosing Jordan Bardella as her replacement.
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Marine Le Pen and other National Rally members were found guilty of illegally using EU Parliament funds from 2004 to 2016.
The lower court gave Le Pen a suspended prison sentence and a five-year ban on holding elected office.
The Paris appeals court is reviewing whether Le Pen can run for president in 2027.
If Le Pen is barred, her party would likely select Jordan Bardella, 30, as the presidential candidate.
Le Pen denies wrongdoing and is appealing to remain eligible for a fourth presidential run.
President Emmanuel Macron cannot run for a third consecutive term in 2027 due to constitutional limits.
The ruling could affect the political balance in France and the European Union, given Le Pen’s critical stance on the EU.
The appeals court verdict is expected to take several hours to be announced.
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NATO is holding a summit in Ankara, Turkey, where it will announce new military projects worth billions of dollars. The goal is to show U.S. President Donald Trump that European allies are increasing defense spending and building real military power, addressing his past concerns about NATO’s capabilities and commitment.
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The NATO summit in Ankara is a two-day meeting focused on the alliance’s future.
NATO plans to reveal new defense contracts worth tens of billions of dollars, many involving U.S. defense companies.
President Trump has criticized NATO as weak and too dependent on American arms and leadership.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte highlighted $1.2 trillion spent on defense by European allies and Canada since 2017.
Trump remains unhappy with some NATO members refusing to join the Iran war, expressing a desire for loyalty over money.
One major contract expected is the replacement of NATO’s old surveillance planes, some of which are nearly 50 years old.
Some military projects will be funded through an EU-backed loan system raising up to $170 billion for defense.
NATO itself does not own weapons; military equipment belongs to its 32 member countries.
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A powerful earthquake in Venezuela’s coastal town of Caraballeda destroyed homes belonging to both wealthy yacht owners and lower-income public housing residents. The disaster left about 17,000 people homeless and caused over 3,500 deaths. Survivors now face uncertainty about where they will live as the government struggles to respond.
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Caraballeda is a coastal town in Venezuela where rich and poor once lived side by side.
A strong earthquake on June 24, 2026, flattened many homes within seconds.
Official death toll from the earthquake is over 3,500 people.
Around 17,000 survivors lost their homes and are now homeless.
Venezuela’s government has a history of providing housing but faces criticism for poor disaster response.
Many residents lived in government-assigned apartments without property deeds.
The housing crisis worsens as survivors wait for aid and new homes.
The earthquake affected both luxury apartments with marina access and public housing towers.
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A Bollywood film trailer about Kashmir’s protests has upset people who suffered pellet gun injuries from Indian security forces during unrest in the region. The film shows an Indian officer facing protesters and describes pellet guns as causing "limited damage," but many Kashmiris have lost their eyesight or been severely hurt by these weapons over the past decade.
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Pellet guns, which fire hundreds of small metal pellets, have been used by Indian forces in Kashmir since 2010 to control protests.
These pellets can cause serious injuries, including permanent blindness, as with Feroz Aslam who lost his sight after being hit.
Over 1,000 Kashmiris have lost partial or full vision due to pellet gun injuries.
The Bollywood film “Chauhaan,” set to release in October 2027, features an Indian security officer and refers to pellet guns as only causing “limited damage.”
The trailer’s portrayal has angered victims and others in Kashmir who feel it downplays their suffering.
Large protests in 2016 followed the killing of Burhan Wani, a rebel leader, leading to many injuries and deaths in Kashmir.
Some pellet gun victims include very young children and teenagers who have suffered severe physical harm.
The film’s depiction touches on a sensitive and ongoing conflict in the disputed Kashmir region, claimed by both India and Pakistan.
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Stephanie’s son Ben was born with serious health problems but took eight years to get a diagnosis of You-Hoover-Fong syndrome, a very rare genetic disorder. After the diagnosis, Stephanie left her job to care for Ben full time and created Blue Badgers, an app to help disabled people and their carers find discounts and information about accessible places.
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Ben was born weighing only 3 pounds and had trouble feeding and developing normally.
He had surgery at six months old to remove cataracts.
Doctors took eight years to diagnose him with You-Hoover-Fong syndrome, a rare genetic disorder affecting about 40 people worldwide.
Stephanie balanced working as a lawyer while caring for Ben before becoming a full-time carer.
Stephanie founded Blue Badgers, a platform and app providing discounts and accessibility info for disabled people and unpaid carers.
The app includes an interactive map where users can share details about accessible venues.
Stephanie created Blue Badgers after struggling to find disabled and carer tickets at a local attraction.
The goal is to support carers and disabled people by making information about accessible places easy to find.
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A heatwave in the UK at the end of June caused many people to lose sleep and feel unwell due to high temperatures. Scientists link this to global heating, which is making heatwaves more common and harder to manage.
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Two out of three people in the UK had trouble sleeping during the late June heatwave.
Almost half of them lost three or more hours of sleep each night.
86% said their homes were too hot during the heatwave.
One in four people or their household members felt physically unwell because of the heat.
One in five people cancelled plans or threw away food that couldn’t be kept cool.
The UK has had over 10,000 deaths linked to heatwaves between 2020 and 2024.
More than half of people said their homes need upgrades to handle heat, but 78% cannot afford the cost.
Most people support taxing polluting companies to pay for home improvements to cope with heat.
The UK Climate Change Committee says the country must urgently update buildings for the hotter climate.
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A U.S. airman stationed in the UK was accused of exposing himself to young women in 2022. Instead of facing trial in British courts, his case was handed over to the U.S. military and tried in a military court.
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The airman’s name is Hannes Marschalek, 37 years old.
He was accused of indecent exposure to a 16-year-old girl and several other women in Littleport, Cambridgeshire.
Complaints began in 2022 when multiple women said he exposed himself at his home.
British police arrested him but later agreed to pass the case to the U.S. military after a formal request.
Marschalek was tried in a U.S. military court at RAF Lakenheath in 2023 and entered a plea bargain.
He successfully appealed in the military court and had his conviction overturned on technical grounds.
The case is similar to another involving a U.S. pilot accused of a serious crime in Cambridge, also tried by the U.S. military.
These cases raise questions about jurisdiction since the alleged crimes happened on British soil while the accused were off duty.
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A secret investigation found that MI5 knew an agent they protected was violent and treated women badly but did not properly review his behavior. The agent, called Agent X, attacked his girlfriend and had extreme views, yet MI5 continued to use him and gave false information about his role in court. The watchdog ordered MI5 to make changes and keep supervising its work with agents like him.
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MI5 used an agent known as Agent X who was involved in violent and abusive behavior.
Agent X attacked his girlfriend with a machete and controlled her through coercion.
MI5 knew Agent X was openly hateful towards women and interested in violence.
The watchdog IPCO said MI5 failed to properly check if Agent X was safe or suitable to be an agent.
MI5 gave false evidence to courts and misled the watchdog about Agent X’s status.
IPCO required MI5 to fix its mistakes and update its rules and practices.
The agent continued intelligence work abroad even while under investigation.
The girlfriend of Agent X is asking MI5 to apologize for their failure to act.
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to discuss stronger economic and defense partnerships. They talked about areas like trade, security, energy, and education, with plans to sign several agreements during the visit.
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Modi and Prabowo met at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on July 7, 2026.
The meeting focused on defense, security, trade, investment, food and energy security, critical minerals, health, and education.
Eight agreements and several memorandums of understanding were expected to be signed during the visit.
Modi’s trip to Indonesia is part of a larger visit to Indo-Pacific countries including Australia and New Zealand.
Modi’s plane was escorted by three fighter jets, showing the importance Indonesia places on the relationship.
Indonesia and India are members of the Group of 20 (G20) and BRICS, groups of major developing economies.
This was Modi’s second visit to Indonesia as prime minister; Prabowo was the chief guest at India’s Republic Day last year.
Modi planned to address the Indonesian Parliament and meet with the local Indian community during the visit.
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Thousands of people gathered at Jamkaran Mosque near Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The funeral ceremonies will continue in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, with the final burial planned in Khamenei’s hometown, Mashhad.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Tens of thousands attended his funeral service at Jamkaran Mosque near Qom.
The funeral events will also take place in Najaf and Karbala, two important religious cities in Iraq.
The final burial will be in Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown.
The gathering shows the significance of Khamenei in the region’s religious and political life.
Qom is a holy city in Iran known for religious importance.
Najaf and Karbala are key cities in Shia Islam located in Iraq.
The funeral ceremonies are part of traditional mourning practices for major religious leaders.
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Cuba experienced a nationwide power outage for the third time in six months, affecting almost 10 million people. The state-run Electric Union said they are investigating what caused the blackout.
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Nearly 10 million people in Cuba lost power during the blackout.
This is the third nationwide blackout in six months.
The blackout happened on a Monday.
The Electric Union in Cuba is the government agency in charge of electricity.
Officials are still investigating the reason for the power outage.
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Experts say that cutting US research funding is making the country weaker in science and technology. They point out that China now spends more on research, produces more science and engineering PhDs, and is making progress in many industries.
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US research funding is being reduced.
Experts worry this will hurt America's science and technology strength.
China spends more money on research and development than the US.
China graduates more PhDs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
China is advancing in many industries, partly due to its investment in research.
The US risks losing its global lead in science because of the funding cuts.
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A preliminary court hearing is underway in Utah for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and supporter of President Donald Trump. Prosecutors plan to show videos, witness statements, and other evidence to convince a judge to send Robinson to trial.
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Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk.
The shooting happened on September 10, 2025, while Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University.
A former university officer testified that it looked like the shooter used a "sniper pad" on a rooftop.
Robinson has not entered a plea and has unsuccessfully tried to remove the death penalty as an option.
Prosecutors plan to show video from when Robinson turned himself in and a recorded statement from his roommate.
According to prosecutors, Robinson’s note to his roommate said he wanted to "take out" Charlie Kirk.
Evidence expected includes DNA linking Robinson to the weapon, autopsy results, and video of the shooting.
The shooting is considered especially serious because it endangered many people at the campus event.
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U.S. airlines have been focusing on attracting passengers who pay more for first-class, business-class, and premium-economy seats. This strategy creates very different travel experiences for passengers on the same flight, with premium travelers enjoying more comfort and services, while economy travelers face more basic conditions.
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Airlines like Delta, American, and United are expanding premium seating and improving high-end amenities.
Premium cabins include first-class, business-class, and premium-economy seats that offer more space and perks.
Premium passengers get benefits like priority security, lounge access with food and drinks, early boarding, and larger seats.
Economy passengers often wait in lines, pay more for food, board late, and have less comfortable seating.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have emphasized premium cabins to increase profits.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said airlines aim to win by offering the best, not the cheapest, experience.
United CEO Scott Kirby said investments also improve experiences for economy travelers, including better entertainment and apps.
Airlines used to give free first-class upgrades to loyal customers but now sell more premium seats directly to travelers willing to pay.
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