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Prince Harry plans to bring his wife Meghan and their children to the UK on a visit next week if security can be arranged. His team is working to ensure the trip is safe, as previous concerns about police protection have delayed family visits.
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Prince Harry wants Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, to join him on his UK trip.
There have been worries about the level of police protection for the family in the UK.
Harry’s team says they are exploring all options to make the visit safe.
Harry previously said he would not bring his family to the UK without better security.
A committee called Ravec decides the security for senior royals, but Harry’s team disagrees with their risk assessment.
Harry lost a legal challenge over his police protection earlier this year.
Meghan and the children have not visited the UK or met King Charles III since 2022.
The family has been offered royal estate accommodation, but security outside the estate is also a concern.
The visit includes events related to the Invictus Games, which Harry founded and will be held in Birmingham next year.
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Nippon Steel bought U.S. Steel a year ago. Since then, workers have received bonuses, new investments have been made in U.S. steel factories, the company’s main office stayed in Pittsburgh, and the U.S. government keeps close supervision over the company.
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Nippon Steel acquired U.S. Steel one year ago.
Workers at U.S. Steel were given the bonuses that were promised.
New money has been invested in American steel mills.
U.S. Steel's headquarters remain in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. government has strong oversight powers over the company.
The acquisition has been seen as successful so far.
The deal involved cooperation between allied countries (Japan and the U.S.).
Washington maintained a level of control not common in such acquisitions.
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The US Supreme Court refused to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal to overturn a $5 million verdict in favor of E Jean Carroll. A jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her, and lower courts upheld this decision.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump’s appeal on Monday.
A jury in 2023 found Trump liable for sexually abusing E Jean Carroll and defaming her.
Carroll had accused Trump of raping her in 1996 in a Manhattan store dressing room.
The $5 million verdict was related to Trump’s 2022 social media posts calling Carroll’s claim a “hoax” and a “con job.”
Trump’s lawyers argued the trial was unfair because the judge allowed testimony from other women accusing Trump of sexual abuse.
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the verdict, citing a “pattern of conduct” consistent with Carroll’s claims.
Carroll was awarded an additional $83.3 million in a second trial for defamation, which Trump is also appealing.
Carroll’s lawyers said the testimonies from other women were relevant and the judge’s rulings were consistent with federal rules.
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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will hold a referendum on a constitutional reform that shifts power away from the president to the parliament and prime minister. The country’s National Assembly passed the reform despite opposition protests and political tension.
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The constitutional reform will increase the powers of Senegal’s parliament and prime minister.
The reform reduces the president’s powers.
The bill was approved by a large majority in the National Assembly.
Opposition members boycotted the vote and some engaged in protests outside the Assembly building.
Police used tear gas to stop about 50 protesters who tried to enter the National Assembly.
The reform was proposed by the Pastef party, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.
President Faye fired Sonko as prime minister in May, and Sonko is now the speaker of the National Assembly.
Justice Minister Moussa Sarr announced that President Faye will ask the public to vote on the reform in a referendum.
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Iraq’s new prime minister has arrested 47 officials and politicians in a crackdown on corruption linked to the Ministry of Oil. This action is seen as an early step in a long effort to reduce widespread corruption, which has been complicated by powerful militias connected to Iran that influence Iraqi politics and the economy.
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Most US dollar transfers to Iraq, related to oil sales, have shifted from cash to digital payments to reduce corruption.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrested 47 individuals, including lawmakers, connected to corruption investigations in the Ministry of Oil.
Iraq’s government system divides power among ethnic and sectarian groups, with ministries seen as sources of wealth for political parties.
US efforts to fight corruption in Iraq have included supporting anticorruption agencies, though many Iraqis see these agencies as corrupt themselves.
Iran-backed militias embedded in Iraq’s government and economy have attacked US forces and the US embassy, complicating efforts to stabilize the country.
Iraqi officials often hesitate to confront militias directly out of fear of causing civil conflict.
Militias have operated like criminal groups, extorting money through checkpoints and gaining control of government ministries.
The US has applied financial pressure on these militias to restrict their funding sources.
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Dana Shabat, an 18-year-old student in Gaza, is taking her final exams online despite severe challenges caused by the ongoing conflict in the region. Many schools have been destroyed, and Dana faces disruptions like bombings, displacement, and power outages while continuing her education.
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Dana Shabat is 18 years old and lives in Gaza.
She is taking her final school exams online.
Many schools in Gaza have been destroyed during the conflict.
The ongoing war has caused bombings and forced many people to leave their homes.
Power outages and other difficulties are part of daily life in Gaza during this time.
Dana wants to succeed in her education and honor her mother’s memory.
The conflict in Gaza has major effects on students and schools.
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The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) said that some current and former members knew about allegations against Jeffrey Donaldson but did not report them properly. Donaldson was recently found guilty of child sexual abuse, and new serious claims about his behavior have caused a crisis in the party. The DUP has started an independent review to investigate how the party handled the information.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, was found guilty of 18 sexual offenses against children.
Donaldson faces sentencing in September and plans to appeal the verdict.
Allegations include inappropriate sexual behavior, visiting a gay sauna while condemning homosexuality, and getting very drunk on trips.
Some DUP members knew about other allegations but did not formally report them.
Two senior party leaders were informed five years ago about a woman claiming exploitation by Donaldson.
The DUP suspended Donaldson after he was first charged in 2024.
Critics question the independence of the DUP’s internal review investigating these matters.
The party is under significant pressure ahead of next year’s assembly election.
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A large fire broke out at a rubber factory in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. At the same time, heavy flooding submerged neighborhoods, leaving people trapped and causing power outages.
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A rubber factory in Accra caught fire and burned heavily.
Strong floods caused parts of Accra to be underwater.
Flooding made it harder for firefighters to control the fire.
Many people in Accra were stranded because of the water.
Some areas experienced power cuts during the floods and fire.
The floods were caused by a heavy downpour (strong rainfall).
The combination of fire and flooding created a difficult situation for residents and emergency workers.
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In June, President Donald Trump and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) to pause a 109-day conflict between the US and Iran. The agreement lifts the US naval blockade on Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but violence between the two countries has not completely stopped as they work toward a permanent settlement.
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The MoU was signed in June after 109 days of conflict between the US and Iran.
Pakistan and Qatar played major roles as mediators in creating the agreement.
The agreement ended the US naval blockade on Iran and required Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Since the MoU, attacks between the US and Iran have decreased but still happen occasionally.
About 7,200 missiles were fired during the conflict, mostly targeting civilian infrastructure.
Analysts say the MoU is a temporary solution based on mutual pain, not a true peace agreement.
Unlike ceasefires involving non-state groups, this deal involves two governments with clear command structures.
Both countries face serious economic losses if fighting resumes, especially affecting global energy markets.
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An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit Yibin in Sichuan province, China, just after midnight on Monday. The quake caused injuries to at least 13 people, but no deaths were reported.
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The earthquake occurred in Yibin, a city in southwest China’s Sichuan province.
It happened shortly after midnight on Monday.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.5.
At least 13 people were injured.
No fatalities were reported by officials.
Local news agencies reported on the event.
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Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 on Monday, hitting multiple cities and regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for stronger air defenses in Europe to protect people from such attacks, while Russia's President Vladimir Putin said the war will continue despite setbacks caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fuel supplies.
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At least 11 Ukrainian civilians died and 40 were injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Monday.
The central city of Dnipro was hit, killing 5 people and wounding 29.
A passenger minibus in Zaporizhzhia was struck, killing 3 and wounding 6, including a child.
Additional civilians were killed in Sumy, Kharkiv, and at least six other Ukrainian regions.
Power outages affected people in eight Ukrainian regions due to the attacks and hot weather increasing electricity demand.
Zelenskyy urged Europe to develop more anti-ballistic missile defenses to protect civilians.
Ukrainian drones have caused fuel shortages in parts of Russia by targeting oil facilities.
Russian officials maintain their offensive and say their goals in the war will be achieved despite setbacks.
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The UK Royal Navy is changing its plans by replacing its large, expensive Type 83 destroyers with several smaller, cheaper ships called Common Combat Vessels. These ships will control fleets of drones, reflecting new ways of fighting wars using a mix of traditional ships and uncrewed, autonomous systems.
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The Royal Navy will stop building the planned Type 83 destroyers meant for air defense.
Instead, it will focus on Common Combat Vessels that act as control centers for naval drones.
These naval drones can be nearly 100 meters long and will help protect undersea cables and counter Russian submarines.
The Royal Marines will receive about £500 million for fast boats and strike drones as part of a Rapid Response Force.
The updated Defence Investment Plan (DIP) reflects lessons learned from recent conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, where small, cheap drones have been effectively used.
John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary over concerns about insufficient defense spending, followed by another resignation.
The new approach is called hybridisation, combining crewed warships with autonomous systems to adapt quickly in modern conflicts.
The changes aim to deliver military power that is affordable, scalable, and able to evolve as threats change.
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Craig Williams, a former Conservative MP and close aide to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, pleaded guilty to cheating at gambling by placing bets on the 2024 general election date using confidential information. Several others, including Amy Hind, also admitted to related charges, while trials for more defendants are scheduled for the next few years.
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Craig Williams was an MP and served as parliamentary private secretary to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak from 2022 to 2024.
Williams admitted to using secret information about the 2024 election date to place bets before it was publicly announced.
Williams placed bets of £250, £100, and £22.50 on the election date.
Amy Hind also pleaded guilty to cheating by betting on the election date, attempting larger bets that failed before succeeding with a £100 bet.
The Gambling Commission investigated after Williams placed a bet on 19 May 2024, before the official election announcement on 22 May.
About 15 people face cheating allegations related to election betting; some plan to plead not guilty.
Trials for these cases are set for September 2025 and January 2028.
Defendants risk prison sentences of up to two years if found guilty.
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Laika Studios is making a new stop-motion animated movie called Wildwood, based on a 2011 fantasy novel by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis. The film tells the story of a girl named Prue who enters a magical forest to find her baby brother who was taken by crows. The studio recently shared a behind-the-scenes video showing how they created the movie’s detailed stop-motion world.
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Wildwood is a stop-motion animated fantasy film directed by Travis Knight.
The movie is adapted from a 2011 novel by Colin Meloy (musician) and Carson Ellis (illustrator).
The story follows 12-year-old Prue McKee, who enters a magical forest to rescue her baby brother.
Laika Studios, led by Travis Knight, is producing the film using old-school stop-motion animation techniques.
A behind-the-scenes video shows how the studio made the film’s handmade sets and figurines.
The voice cast includes Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Angela Bassett, Mahershala Ali, and others.
Wildwood will be released in theaters on October 23, 2026.
Travis Knight also directed the Oscar-nominated film Kubo and the Two Strings and has worked on live-action movies like Bumblebee.
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Andy Burnham, the departing mayor of Greater Manchester, spoke about shifting power from the central UK government to cities and regions to help improve the economy. While he offered broad ideas on business, housing, education, and infrastructure, he did not provide a detailed economic plan with specific tax or spending levels.
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Andy Burnham called for more power for cities and regions in the UK, similar to other advanced countries.
He criticized the UK government for focusing on arguments instead of real economic change.
Burnham shared his past experience where a big northern infrastructure project was stopped due to cost rules.
His speech did not include detailed plans on taxes, investments, or strategies for trade and technology.
Burnham said he will follow current government borrowing rules and support reviews aimed at improving young people’s employment.
His plan has five parts, including devolution of power and an industrial strategy.
Questions remain about how Burnham will handle welfare spending and Brexit-related trade issues.
The announcement of his choice for chancellor will come in three weeks.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided that mail-in ballots are allowed to be counted if they are sent by Election Day, even if they arrive later. This ruling came in a close 5-4 vote and rejected a challenge by Republicans against a Mississippi voting law.
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The Supreme Court made the decision on a Monday.
The vote was 5 in favor and 4 against.
The ruling says mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day as long as they were mailed by Election Day.
This decision prevents a change sought by the Republican Party.
The case involved a law from Mississippi about counting mail-in votes.
The decision affects how mail-in ballots are handled in elections.
The ruling was covered by CBS News.
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A series of alligator attacks in Florida has resulted in one woman’s death and injuries to two others, including a child. Wildlife officials are reminding people to stay alert around water, avoid feeding alligators, and call experts if they see a dangerous alligator.
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A snorkeler was bitten by an alligator in the Rainbow River, Marion County, leading to a temporary river closure.
A juvenile was bitten on the hand while fishing at Nelson Fish Camp; the alligator involved was killed by law enforcement.
An adult woman was fatally attacked by an alligator while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County.
Alligator mating season in Florida, typically May and June, makes them more active and likely to appear in unusual places.
About 1.3 million alligators live in Florida, found across all 67 counties.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) advises keeping distance from alligators, not feeding them, and calling their hotline for nuisance alligators.
Alligator attacks tend to increase as more people live near water and engage in water activities in Florida.
FWC recommends swimming only in designated areas during daylight and keeping pets on leashes and away from water edges.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will announce its last decisions of the current term on Tuesday. Important rulings are expected on topics like birthright citizenship, rules for transgender athletes, and campaign finance laws.
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The Supreme Court will release all remaining opinions from this term on Tuesday.
Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement as the court ended its session on Monday.
Expected decisions include cases on birthright citizenship, which determines who is automatically a U.S. citizen at birth.
The court will rule on bans involving transgender athletes in sports.
Campaign finance, which covers rules about money in political campaigns, will also be addressed.
These decisions could impact laws and policies across the country.
The announcements conclude the Supreme Court’s current session.
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The French parliament has passed a law to regulate "ultra-fast fashion," focusing on large Asian online shops like Shein and Temu that sell many cheap clothes quickly. The law sets fees on mass production, bans ads for these brands, and encourages more sustainable clothing use.
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The law targets ultra-fast fashion companies mainly from Asia, such as Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
It introduces a fee for each clothing item they produce, which will increase over time and could reach up to €20 by 2030.
Advertising ultra-fast fashion products, including promotions by social media influencers, will be banned.
The bill aims to reduce pollution from the textile industry, responsible for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Some critics say the law does not cover European brands like Zara and H&M, which also contribute to fast fashion problems.
Part of the collected fees will be used to improve recycling and clothing repair systems.
The French government supports the ad ban as similar to rules on alcohol and cigarette advertising, but the European Commission is reviewing its legality.
The law requires websites of these brands to promote messages about reusing and repairing clothing.
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The French parliament passed a law to reduce the impact of fast fashion by targeting large Asian e-commerce companies like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. The law includes fees on mass-produced clothing and bans advertising for ultra-fast fashion brands, aiming to promote sustainable clothing use and reduce pollution.
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The law targets Asian e-commerce platforms Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, which have grown popular in France.
It imposes a fee per clothing item produced in large quantities, increasing over time up to 20 euros per item by 2030.
There is a ban on advertising ultra-fast fashion brands, including ads by social media influencers.
Part of the collected fees will fund clothing recycling and collection systems.
Companies must promote messages on their websites encouraging slower consumption, repairing, and reusing clothes.
The law focuses on brands based on how many clothes they sell and the cost to repair clothes compared to buying new ones.
Some critics say the law does not include European brands like Zara and H&M and is weaker than originally planned.
The European Commission is reviewing whether the ad ban complies with EU rules, which might affect enforcement.
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