Nigel Farage’s campaign group called Action on World Health, which opposes the World Health Organization (WHO), is moving its base to the United States as a nonprofit. The group has added new members to its board, including American lobbyists and allies of Farage, and now seeks donations in US dollars.
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Action on World Health was co-founded by Nigel Farage and opposes the WHO, claiming it is too close to China and influenced by private funding.
The campaign group is relocating to Delaware, USA, and will operate as a charitable foundation and grassroots nonprofit.
Andy Wigmore, a friend of Farage and Brexit campaigner, joined the group’s board alongside American lobbyist Gerry Gunster.
The group now solicits donations in US dollars and provides a way for people worldwide (but not the UK) to contact politicians about the WHO.
Under President Donald Trump, the US left the WHO, which focuses on global health issues like pandemics.
Some board members have ties to business and political groups, including Republicans Overseas UK and the nuclear technology company IP3.
The group has past connections with the nicotine and vaping industries and opposes strict regulations on vaping products.
Critics say the campaign spreads misinformation about the WHO and call for stricter rules on politicians’ outside jobs and interests.
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A giraffe named Gracie, who escaped from a private ranch in rural Texas, was found safe after nearly two weeks. Authorities used aerial searches to locate her a few miles away from the ranch, and efforts are underway to bring her back safely.
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Gracie is a reticulated giraffe that escaped from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Leakey, Texas on June 12.
Leakey is a small town about two hours west of San Antonio with around 700 residents.
The search included helicopters and drones, funded partly by a $5,000 reward offered by the ranch manager.
There was a false report on Tuesday claiming Gracie was found, but it was later corrected by authorities.
The Real County sheriff, Nathan Johnson, helped coordinate the search and confirmed the giraffe was found on Friday morning.
Gracie was located about four miles south of the ranch in scrubby terrain.
The giraffe appeared healthy ("fat and happy") and showed playful behavior when found.
A team is being assembled to safely capture and return Gracie to the ranch.
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A long-lasting heatwave in Europe is slowly moving east, easing the situation in France where fewer areas remain on high alert. Despite this, French hospitals are still very busy, and the government has taken steps like banning alcohol sales at night and canceling events to protect public health during the heatwave.
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The heatwave has lasted several days and affected much of Europe.
In France, fewer than half of the regions remain at the highest alert level, down from two-thirds the day before.
Hospitals in the Paris area are under great pressure and have activated an emergency plan.
Authorities banned evening alcohol sales and public drinking to reduce health risks.
Many events and festivals have been postponed or canceled to avoid overwhelming emergency services.
Critics say the French government’s long-term plans for dealing with heatwaves and climate change need improvement.
Concerns include school closures and a lack of air conditioning in hospitals and retirement homes.
The heatwave is linked to climate change and has caused record-breaking high temperatures.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela three days ago, killing at least 920 people and leaving over 51,000 missing. Rescue teams face challenges due to damaged infrastructure and limited government presence, while local people dig through rubble searching for survivors before the 72-hour rescue period ends.
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Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude struck Venezuela’s coastal area near La Guaira.
At least 920 people have died, with more than 51,000 reported missing.
Rescue workers have saved 243 people and treated over 3,300 injured as of Friday.
The government restricted access to La Guaira to control traffic and rescue efforts.
Many local people are digging with their hands due to a shortage of official rescue teams.
Food and water have been distributed to survivors by government forces.
About 861 international volunteers from multiple countries are aiding in rescue operations.
Up to 6.76 million people may be affected by the disaster, including around two million in Caracas.
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A strong earthquake hit Venezuela, causing at least 920 deaths and many people missing. Foreign rescue teams have arrived to help find survivors, but the search is slow and resources are limited.
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The earthquake is the strongest in Venezuela in over 100 years.
The death toll reached 920 but is expected to rise.
Thousands of people remain missing after the quake.
Foreign search and rescue teams have come to assist.
Rescue efforts are slow and face limited resources.
Authorities warn that the final death count could be much higher.
There is frustration about the official response to the disaster.
The event has caused widespread damage and loss in Venezuela.
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Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement aimed at reducing tensions after months of fighting between Israeli forces and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The deal is seen as a step toward peace in the region.
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The agreement was announced by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors.
It comes after months of cross-border fighting involving Israel and Hezbollah.
The deal hopes to ease ongoing tensions between the two sides.
Hezbollah is a militant group based in Lebanon.
The conflict negatively affected regional peace and security.
The United States has shown interest in supporting the ceasefire.
This agreement is considered a potential breakthrough in Middle East peace efforts.
No detailed terms of the agreement were described in the report.
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The US military carried out strikes on Iran after a drone attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the attack and called it a violation of a ceasefire, while peace talks between Washington and Tehran continue.
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A cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was targeted by a drone attack.
The US military responded with strikes on Iran following the attack.
President Donald Trump said Iran was responsible for the attack.
Trump described the attack as a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire.
The incident happened during ongoing peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The situation increased tensions in the Middle East region.
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Heavy rain caused flooding in western Japan on Friday as two tropical storms moved closer to the region. The storms, named Mekkhala and Higos, are expected to bring more heavy rain to the Tokyo area on Saturday.
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Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, are approaching Japan.
Storm Mekkhala was near the southern island of Amami on Friday afternoon.
The storms are expected to reach the Tokyo region by Saturday.
Heavy rain from the storms caused flooding in parts of western Japan, including Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
Over 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima.
A man was injured after falling into a waterway in Nara.
The swollen Kamo River in Kyoto was shown on television with muddy water.
Train and flight services were disrupted due to the heavy rain and flooding.
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A strong heatwave is moving through Europe, with Germany reaching a record temperature of 41.3°C near Saarbrücken. The extreme heat is spreading to central and eastern European countries like Poland and the Balkans, causing event changes and health concerns.
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Germany recorded its highest temperature ever at 41.3°C near Saarbrücken.
The heatwave is moving east, affecting countries including Poland and the Balkans.
The Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt shortened cycling and running parts due to heat.
France experienced temperatures over 40°C, leading to heat-related deaths and drownings.
The Paris Pride march was postponed to reduce strain on emergency services.
Budapest Pride will continue despite forecasted 38°C heat to highlight LGBTQ+ rights.
The UK broke its June temperature record three days in a row, reaching 37.3°C.
An amber heat warning remains in the UK, with temperatures expected to peak in the low 30s.
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Ranch dressing has become very popular among international visitors to the United States during the World Cup. Many fans have been sharing memes, videos, and even packing ranch dressing in their luggage as they try it for the first time.
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Ranch dressing is widely available in the U.S.
International World Cup fans are discovering and enjoying ranch dressing.
Fans have created many online memes and videos about ranch dressing.
Some visitors pack ranch dressing in their carry-on luggage.
Ranch dressing is viewed as a flavorful topping or sauce by these visitors.
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The BBC’s Today programme on Radio 4 is changing its priorities so journalists focus more on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This shift, combined with fewer journalists, worries some staff that the programme’s traditional radio and TV content will lose importance and affect its reliability.
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Today is a flagship news programme on BBC Radio 4 with over 5 million weekly listeners.
BBC staff were told to prioritize creating content for social and digital platforms over traditional radio and TV.
The number of journalists has been reduced, and there are no dedicated Today correspondents.
Some BBC staff fear this change will reduce Today’s relevance and rely more on outside reporters.
Others believe prominent BBC names will still appear on Today despite the new focus.
The changes reflect wider audience shifts toward digital news among younger people.
The BBC faces at least £500 million in budget cuts and changing audience habits.
Other BBC news programmes like The World Tonight will be cancelled, while Today’s presenter lineup will shrink from five to four.
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Thai police arrested a 46-year-old Australian man, Simon Carman, suspected of murdering a 17-year-old girl. Her body was found inside a suitcase near Pattaya, Thailand, after security cameras showed them together before the crime.
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The victim was a 17-year-old girl found dead inside a suitcase near Pattaya.
Simon Carman was arrested at Bangkok airport while trying to fly to Perth, Australia.
Security cameras recorded the girl entering a condo with Carman and later him carrying a large suitcase on a motorbike.
The girl’s body showed signs of a violent assault and heavy bruising on her face.
Friends reported the girl missing, which led police to track her last movements.
Carman denies the killing but has scratches on his hands that suggest a struggle.
He faces charges including murder, hiding a body, and taking a minor for an indecent purpose.
Australia is offering consular help to Carman, and Thailand recently tightened visa rules for tourists amid crime concerns.
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A heatwave with record high temperatures is moving across Western and Central Europe, including Germany and Poland. The extreme heat has caused deaths, disrupted travel and events, and is linked to climate change.
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Germany recorded a new high temperature of 41°C (106°F) near Saarbrucken.
Temperatures over 40°C (104°F) are expected to peak in parts of Germany this weekend.
Deaths have been reported in France among both young and elderly people due to the heat.
The heatwave has caused damage risks to roads, railway tracks, signals, and power supplies.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn allows customers to cancel trips without fees due to heat impacts.
The heat is caused by an "Omega block," a weather pattern trapping hot air over the region.
The heatwave’s intensity and duration have been made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
The heatwave will likely start to ease later this month, shifting towards Central Europe and the Balkans.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating is below 50% in every state with a key Senate race in the upcoming midterm elections. This low approval rating may help Democrats win more Senate seats, which is important for them to gain control of the Senate.
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Trump’s approval is under 50% in all states holding competitive Senate races this year.
Midterm elections often reflect public opinion about the sitting president’s job performance.
Democrats need to flip four Republican seats to control the Senate, currently held 53-47 by Republicans.
Some possible Democratic pickup states include Maine and North Carolina.
Democrats also defend seats in Georgia and Michigan, where Trump’s approval is also low.
Trump’s approval ratings in these states often fall into negative numbers, meaning more people disapprove than approve.
Analysts say Trump’s low approval could hurt Republican chances in closely contested Senate races.
Republican candidates face the challenge of balancing party loyalty with appealing to their local voters amid Trump’s weak approval.
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A heatwave has caused record high temperatures across parts of Europe, including Germany, France, Britain, and Switzerland. The heatwave has led to deaths, disruptions in travel and power, and health warnings, with temperatures reaching over 40°C in some places and expected to move east toward Poland and the Balkans.
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Germany recorded a new temperature high of 41.3°C near Saarbruecken.
Dozens of people have died in France due to the heatwave.
The heatwave has disrupted rail travel, power generation, schools, and outdoor events.
Germany’s national rail company, Deutsche Bahn, allows free cancellations for long-distance trips because of infrastructure strain.
The heatwave is caused by an Omega block, a weather pattern that traps hot air over an area.
Temperatures are about 18°C higher than the seasonal average in parts of Europe.
The heatwave is expected to ease by the weekend with thunderstorms forecasted.
Scientists say this heatwave would have been nearly impossible without human-driven climate change.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that a new claim about a video related to missing Nancy Guthrie is likely false. The claim came from a letter sent to TMZ, but Sheriff Nanos compared it to past false ransom notes in the case.
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Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared in February near Tucson, Arizona.
A new letter sent to TMZ claims there is a video showing Guthrie and someone identified as the kidnapper.
Sheriff Chris Nanos leads the investigation and called the new letter likely fake.
He mentioned the FBI has made arrests before for false ransom notes connected to this case.
Earlier ransom notes demanded Bitcoin and later claimed Nancy Guthrie had died.
The case is still ongoing and under investigation.
The letter’s sender had contacted TMZ before but this claim is viewed with suspicion.
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President Donald Trump revealed a new U.S. passport design called the “patriot passport,” which includes his image along with those of the founding fathers. The passport features the phrase “Welcome, but be good!” and is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
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President Trump shared the new passport design on Truth Social.
The passport displays images of President Trump and the founding fathers.
The passport includes the message: “Welcome, but be good!”
American passports are only given to U.S. citizens, so the meaning of the message is unclear.
The White House posted the passport image on its official X account.
The design commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on July 4.
During his second term, President Trump has put his name or image on other items like national park passes, a “Gold Card” for wealthy foreign nationals to speed up residency, and a gold commemorative coin.
Newsweek has contacted the White House for more information but has not yet received a response.
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At least four people were shot in Brockton, Massachusetts, during a gathering of hundreds after a World Cup match on Friday night. Police responded to reports of gunfire and took the injured to the hospital, but no arrests have been made so far.
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The shooting happened shortly before midnight on Friday in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Police found four people with gunshot wounds at the intersection of Main Street and Park Street.
All four victims were taken to the hospital; their conditions are not yet known.
Hundreds of people had gathered to watch a World Cup match between Norway and France.
Police received multiple reports of gunfire before arriving on the scene.
No arrests have been reported related to the shooting.
The incident occurred near Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The situation is still developing, with updates expected.
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High winds, dry air, and hot weather are making wildfires in Utah very dangerous and hard to control. The largest fire, the Cottonwood Fire, has burned over 112 square miles, caused evacuations, and damaged a ski resort. Firefighters are struggling as weather conditions remain severe, and authorities have banned fireworks to prevent more fires.
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The Cottonwood Fire in southern Utah has burned more than 112 square miles.
Strong winds up to 45 miles per hour and very low humidity are fueling the fires.
Fire fighting aircraft were grounded due to windy conditions.
The fire forced evacuations in several areas, including the town of Eureka and Marysvale.
Smoke from the fire has blocked out the sun and caused ash to fall in nearby communities.
The governor declared an emergency and banned fireworks to reduce fire risk.
Weather experts expect extreme fire conditions to continue for at least 48 hours before improving.
Nearly 3 million acres have burned in the U.S. so far this year, exceeding the 10-year average.
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Andy Burnham will likely become the next UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned. Burnham faces the challenge of leading the Labour Party while working within the economic and policy limits set by the previous government.
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Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister on June 22, 2026.
Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is the only candidate to lead the Labour Party.
Burnham is expected to become Prime Minister around July 17, 2026.
He inherits policies from Starmer’s government that ended 14 years of Conservative rule in 2024.
Burnham’s priorities include boosting the economy, improving public services, easing the cost of living, housing, and opportunities for young people.
He plans to stimulate economic growth without increasing government spending beyond current limits.
Burnham has a reputation as popular and affable, compared to Starmer’s more reserved style.
Labour has had seven prime ministers in the last decade, reflecting political instability.
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