A large oil tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned "shadow fleet" has run aground near Oman and is leaking oil. These poorly maintained vessels, often uninsured, pose a serious risk of environmental disasters that affected countries may have to pay for because the shipowners are hard to identify or may have no insurance.
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The Caroline Bezengi is a large oil tanker about the size of three football fields.
It is part of Russia’s "shadow fleet," a group of vessels operating under sanctions.
The tanker ran aground near the Khuriya Muriya Islands off Oman and is leaking oil.
One tanker can carry up to one million barrels of oil, which could cause massive environmental damage.
Sanctions prevent these ships from being repaired or scrapped, increasing the chance of spills.
Unlike public companies, these "shadow fleet" vessels often lack insurance or transparent ownership.
If a spill occurs, the coastal country affected might have to pay for cleanup and damages.
This situation creates a global risk as many countries with coastlines could be affected.
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Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which allowed them to work legally, causing confusion and job losses for workers and their employers. The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians, and after the Supreme Court upheld this decision, some work permits were not extended, raising fears of deportation amid Haiti’s ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) allowed about 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S. since 2010.
The Trump administration ended TPS for Haitians as part of stricter immigration policies.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of ending the TPS program on June 25, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) briefly extended some work permits but then stopped renewing them.
Employers, like Bobby Kuchinsky of a restaurant in Key West, had to suspend Haitian workers after their permits expired.
Many Haitians face the risk of losing jobs and possible deportation to Haiti, which is experiencing severe violence and a humanitarian crisis.
The Department of Homeland Security called TPS a temporary program and suggested Haitians apply for financial aid to return home.
Haiti has over 1.5 million displaced people and ongoing gang violence, with thousands killed and injured in 2026.
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A small group of people protested near the White House against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. The protesters showed signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal” during his meeting with President Donald Trump.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington for talks.
President Donald Trump met with Netanyahu during the visit.
A small group of protesters gathered near the White House.
Protesters carried signs calling Netanyahu a “war criminal.”
The protest happened while Netanyahu was in the city for official meetings.
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A 16-year-old named Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. He killed two teachers and two students and admitted that he wanted to be famous among fans of true crime.
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Colt Gray was 16 years old at the time of sentencing.
The shooting happened in September 2024 at Apalachee High School, Georgia.
Four people died: two teachers and two students.
Gray pleaded guilty to 55 counts, including murder and aggravated assault.
Prosecutors said Gray wanted “eternal fame” in the True Crime Community.
The judge described Gray’s actions as planned and deliberate.
The defense said Gray had a troubled childhood and lacked proper mental health care.
Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Chad has announced it will leave the International Criminal Court, saying the court treats African countries unfairly. The decision reflects ongoing concerns by some African nations about how the court operates.
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Chad will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The reason given is that Chad believes the ICC is biased against African countries.
The ICC is an international court that tries people for serious crimes like war crimes and genocide.
Other African countries have also criticized or left the ICC for similar reasons.
This move highlights tensions between some African nations and international justice bodies.
The announcement was reported on July 28, 2026.
No further details on the withdrawal process or timeline were provided in the article.
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The Supreme Court ruled to allow the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, Syrians, and others in the U.S., limiting courts' ability to challenge these decisions. This means many people who had protection from deportation and work rights now face losing their legal status and may be forced to leave the country.
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TPS is a program started in 1990 that protects people from certain countries experiencing problems like war or disasters, allowing them to stay in the U.S. legally.
The Supreme Court ruled that courts have limited power to review the government's decisions to end TPS, making it harder to fight these terminations.
The Trump administration has ended TPS for people from over a dozen countries, reducing protections for hundreds of thousands since 2017.
About 1.3 million people had TPS at the start of President Trump's term; many have lost their status since then.
Around 80% of TPS holders work in the U.S., so ending TPS could harm the economy and communities.
Legal challenges continue for TPS terminations affecting people from Burma, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Somalia, but future cases face higher legal hurdles.
Some TPS protections, like those for Salvadorans, are set to expire soon, which could affect about 170,000 people.
Advocates warn losing TPS status will have serious effects on families and communities but may increase public opposition to these policies.
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Keiko Fujimori has become Peru’s president after a narrow election win against Roberto Sanchez. She takes office promising to fight crime and restore stability, continuing a political legacy linked to her father, former President Alberto Fujimori.
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Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidency by fewer than 50,000 votes in a June runoff election.
She is Peru’s ninth president in 10 years, following a period of political instability with many leaders not finishing their terms.
Fujimori’s party, Fuerza Popular, is the largest group in Congress and, with allies, controls half the Senate seats.
Her campaign focused on tough crime-fighting measures amid Peru’s serious security problems with gangs and violence.
Proposed crime policies include building a mega-prison, anonymous judges for cases, deporting undocumented migrants, and making prisoners work for food.
Keiko Fujimori is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, president in the 1990s who defeated a Maoist rebellion but was later imprisoned for corruption and human rights abuses.
Her father’s controversial legacy both helped her win and caused fears about possible government abuses under her leadership.
Opposition groups and victims’ families have protested her inauguration, asking for justice and the reopening of investigations into past violence.
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A recent poll found that nearly half of Americans support arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his actions in the war in Gaza. The poll asked if the U.S. should enforce an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Netanyahu, and 49% of respondents agreed.
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49% of Americans said the U.S. should arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The question was about enforcing an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
The poll was conducted by The Economist and YouGov.
The support is related to Netanyahu’s actions during the Gaza war.
Nearly half of the respondents did not oppose the idea, showing significant backing.
The ICC (International Criminal Court) is a global court that tries cases of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The poll reflects American opinions on international justice concerning a foreign leader.
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The US House of Representatives passed a defense bill proposing $750 million in military aid for Israel in the 2027 fiscal year, which is $65 million more than last year. The aid focuses largely on missile defense systems like the Iron Dome and new technologies, but the bill must still pass the Senate and be signed by President Donald Trump before becoming law.
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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes $750 million for Israel-related military programs for fiscal year 2027.
This amount is $65 million higher than the previous year’s funding.
$500 million of the funding is for missile defense systems such as the Iron Dome.
$100 million is earmarked for counter-drone technologies.
Another $100 million will support underground operations including tunnel mapping technologies.
$50 million will fund emerging defense technologies like AI and autonomous systems.
The Senate has previously blocked the bill, so it still needs Senate approval and the President’s signature to become law.
A 10-year US-Israel agreement signed in 2016 includes $33 billion for military financing and $5 billion for missile defense through 2028.
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Oman has offered Iran a Gulf-supported plan to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships passing through. This proposal aims to restore steady shipping after disruptions caused by conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran in the region.
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Oman presented a proposal to Iran backed by Gulf countries to manage the Strait of Hormuz together.
The plan includes voluntary fees for ships using the strategic waterway, similar to a system in the Strait of Malacca.
The proposal seeks to reduce disruptions caused by conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
President Donald Trump paused a US bombing campaign but warned it could resume if negotiations fail.
Iran shut the strait to most ships after US and Israeli attacks began in February 2026.
A previous US-Iran deal partially reopened the strait but collapsed after Iranian attacks on some ships.
Iran wants to charge fees and manage the strait along with Oman, but the US opposes mandatory fees.
Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers discussed ways to protect freedom and safety of shipping in the region.
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Florida executed James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, marking the first of two planned executions in one day. An 80-year-old man was scheduled for a second execution later that day, making Florida the U.S. state with the most executions this year.
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James Aren Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection for a 1987 crime involving rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl while on duty as a police officer.
Duckett was the 11th person Florida executed in 2025 and the first of two executions planned for the same day.
The second execution scheduled for the day was for Dominick Anthony Occhicone, 80, convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has increased executions at a record pace, with 19 carried out in 2025 alone.
Florida has performed nearly half of all U.S. state executions during 2025.
Both inmates’ last appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court were denied before the executions.
Florida uses a three-drug lethal injection process involving a sedative, paralytic, and a drug to stop the heart.
It has been nearly a decade since a U.S. state carried out two executions on the same day; the previous instances happened in Arkansas (2017) and Texas (2000).
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Beata Siemionkowicz, a Polish-born green card holder, has been held in ICE detention in Kentucky for almost a year due to old shoplifting convictions and allegations of document forgery related to her immigration status. She was arrested in August 2025, and an immigration judge ordered her removal in December 2025, while her family seeks help from Senator Dick Durbin to challenge her detention.
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Beata Siemionkowicz has been a green card holder since 2003 and has lived most of her life in the U.S.
She was arrested on August 2, 2025, in Illinois and transferred to a detention center in Kentucky.
DHS claims she overstayed her original lawful entry in 1996 before receiving her green card.
She faces allegations of forging documents in 2001 to obtain immigration benefits.
Siemionkowicz has two prior retail theft arrests in 2005 and 2011 in Illinois.
An immigration judge issued an order for her removal on December 9, 2025.
Her family is appealing the case and working with Senator Dick Durbin for assistance.
DHS describes possession of a green card as a privilege that can be revoked if immigration laws are broken.
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President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsay Graham at a memorial service held at the Washington National Cathedral. The service included speeches from President Trump, Fox News host Sean Hannity, and was attended by hundreds, including international leaders.
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Senator Lindsay Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died earlier this month at age 71.
President Trump spoke at the memorial service on Tuesday, praising Graham’s long career and influence in politics.
Hundreds of people attended the service at the Washington National Cathedral.
Other speakers included Fox News host Sean Hannity and several members of Congress.
Foreign leaders present included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier that day, Graham was honored in the Capitol Rotunda with tributes from lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance.
The article highlights Graham’s impact on U.S. laws and global affairs over more than 30 years.
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Wildfires near Bordeaux highlight serious challenges for the region's wine industry caused by drought and heatwaves. Without enough water, vines risk shutting down to protect themselves, which could damage grape harvests and wine quality.
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Wildfires are burning near Bordeaux, France’s largest wine area.
The region faces severe drought and repeated heatwaves.
Many vineyards lack enough water to irrigate all their vines.
Vines might shut down to protect themselves if dry conditions continue.
This could cause grapes to shrivel and reduce wine yields and quality.
Some areas allowed irrigation this year, which is usually limited.
Climate change has improved grape ripeness and wine quality in some hot years.
Bordeaux’s wine market has seen price drops and falling demand recently.
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The Justice Department has started using a secret federal immigration court created in 1996 to speed up the removal of suspected noncitizen terrorists. This court handles cases using classified evidence that the accused cannot see, raising new legal questions about rights and national security.
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created by Congress in 1996 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.
It deals with suspected terrorists who cannot be removed through normal legal processes because their evidence is classified.
The accused do not see the classified evidence and cannot challenge how it was gathered.
Only the attorney general can approve removal applications, and one of five special judges decides the case.
The court has never been actively used until the Justice Department filed the first case on July 15, 2024.
The case details are secret, but if allowed, the court must hold a public hearing.
The use of this court supports President Donald Trump’s policies to speed up deportations of suspected terrorists.
The Justice Department says it will use all legal tools to remove alien terrorists from the U.S.
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The article explains AI agents, which are computer programs that can do tasks for users by themselves. It covers what these AI agents can do, how they might improve hiring processes, and efforts to help AI better represent people with limb loss.
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AI agents perform tasks on their own without needing constant human help.
Experts discuss the abilities and limits of AI agents.
AI technology is being explored to make employee recruitment faster and fairer.
There is a campaign to teach AI systems how to represent people who have lost limbs accurately.
The article is based on a podcast episode from the World Service presented by Chris Vallance.
The episode was produced by Tom Quinn and has been available for over a year.
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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Tuesday. The meetings covered several foreign policy topics and took place before Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, which both leaders attended.
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President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
The meetings happened on a Tuesday.
They discussed multiple foreign policy issues. Foreign policy means how a country deals with other countries.
Both Netanyahu and Zelenskyy attended Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
Senator Lindsey Graham was a U.S. senator whose funeral took place around the time of these meetings.
CBS News reported details of these meetings through reporter Natalie Brand.
The meetings highlight ongoing relationships between the U.S., Israel, and Ukraine.
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A recent poll shows that many Americans are unsure about what the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) stand for, even as DSA-backed candidates win Democratic primary elections. The poll also found mixed opinions about the ideas of both democratic socialists and President Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters.
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DSA candidates have defeated more moderate Democrats in recent primary elections across the U.S.
The DSA supports workers gaining power through democratic means, not communism.
Notable DSA members include New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll surveyed 1,248 U.S. adults and has a margin of error of ±3 percentage points.
49% of Americans say they understand democratic socialist policies, while 47% do not.
Only 27% of poll respondents believe democratic socialists have good ideas, while 51% do not, and 20% are unsure.
Opinions about MAGA Republicans were similar: 27% see good ideas, 57% do not, and 13% are unsure.
President Donald Trump has criticized the DSA and tried to link Democrats to communism, which democratic socialists reject.
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The U.S. Department of Education is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and the Bethel School District in Washington violated federal law by requiring same-sex student kissing in class and displaying vials of testosterone during a Pride month exhibit. These probes focus on whether the schools respected parents' rights to opt out of certain lessons or activities involving sex and gender topics.
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The Education Department is investigating Denver and Bethel school districts over alleged activities involving students and gender-related displays.
A high school teacher in Denver reportedly required students of the same sex to kiss in class.
Bethel School District displayed vials of testosterone during a Pride month exhibit; the display was not authorized and was removed.
Testosterone is used in gender-affirming medical care.
The Education Department is checking if the districts violated federal rules protecting parents' rights to opt out of lessons on sex behavior and attitudes.
Both districts are in states led by Democratic governors; President Donald Trump is a Republican.
The Trump administration has frequently investigated schools on LGBTQ+ issues, such as bathroom policies and confidentiality about students' gender identities.
Bethel district said it will cooperate fully with the investigation and review display oversight procedures.
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Colt Gray, a teenager who killed four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The judge made this decision after hearing from survivors, victims’ families, and experts during a three-day trial. Gray, who was 14 at the time of the shooting, pleaded guilty to all charges, including four counts of malice murder.
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Colt Gray admitted to killing two teachers and two students at Apalachee High School on September 4, 2024.
Eight other students and one teacher were injured in the shooting.
Because Gray was under 15 when the crime happened, the death penalty was not an option under Georgia law.
Prosecutors presented evidence showing Gray planned the attack for months, including notebooks and messages referencing past mass shooters.
Family members of the victims described the deep emotional pain and ongoing trauma caused by the shooting.
Gray’s jail phone calls revealed he sought fame and compared himself to other mass shooters, including the man who tried to kill then-candidate President Donald Trump.
The judge sentenced Gray to life in prison without any chance for parole.
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