The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia will use shark-spotting drones all year to watch its beaches and help keep people safe. Premier Chris Minns said this is a big increase in using drones with artificial intelligence to spot sharks and warn swimmers before any attacks.
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NSW will use shark-spotting drones 365 days a year on about 70 beaches.
Drone coverage will expand in Sydney from 26 to 38 beaches.
The government is investing an extra $34 million to support this drone program.
Artificial intelligence will help drones identify sharks more effectively.
Two SharkSmart listening stations will monitor tagged sharks in Sydney Harbour.
Premier Minns opposes killing great white sharks because they are protected and travel long distances.
The program aims to reduce the risk of shark attacks, not completely prevent them.
The expansion responds to fewer people visiting beaches after recent shark attacks.
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A judge in Alaska ruled that a man with the same name and party as U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan can run against him in the August primary election. This decision reversed an earlier choice by election officials to remove the challenger from the ballot.
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The challenger shares the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan.
Both the senator and the challenger are Republicans.
Alaska Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews made the ruling.
The ruling allows the challenger to appear on the primary ballot in August.
The previous decision to disqualify the challenger was made by Carol Beecher, Director of Alaska's Division of Elections.
Judge Matthews' decision can still be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court.
The case involves Alaska’s primary election process and ballot eligibility rules.
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Australia will increase the maximum fine for social media platforms that break its law banning children under 16 from using certain sites from $49.5 million to $99 million. The government also gave the independent eSafety Commissioner more power to check if these platforms are following the rules, after investigations showed many kids still use banned platforms.
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Australia banned children under 16 from using 10 key social media platforms starting December 2025.
The maximum penalty for platforms breaking this rule will double to AUD 99 million.
The eSafety Commissioner can now require social media companies to show evidence of how they comply.
Investigations are open into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for not fully complying.
Reports show 7 out of 10 children under 16 who had accounts before the ban still have some access.
Australian officials say many social media companies are not doing enough to keep children off their platforms.
The UK plans a similar ban for under-16s, expected to start by spring 2027.
The UK is also considering an overnight curfew and limits on infinite scrolling to protect young users.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused deadly flash floods, killing at least four people and causing evacuations. Emergency crews are conducting water rescues as more rain is expected, increasing the risk of further flooding.
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At least four people died in flash floods in Kentucky, including one motorist swept away by floodwaters.
The flooding was caused by heavy rain, with some areas receiving up to 10 inches of rain.
Governor Beshear declared a statewide emergency and urged people to avoid roads.
Multiple counties and the city of Richmond declared localized emergencies due to rising floodwaters.
Emergency teams, including swift-water rescue units and state police, are aiding stranded residents.
A dam failure in Bullitt County led to a community-wide evacuation.
Shelters have opened statewide to help displaced families with food and clothing.
More heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted, with up to 6 more inches expected in some areas.
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The U.S. military carried out more attacks on Iranian targets after an Iranian-related attack on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were meant to respond to what the U.S. called ongoing hostile actions by Iran against commercial ships.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced additional attacks on Iranian sites.
The strikes were a reaction to an attack on a Panama-flagged tanker.
The tanker incident occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, a busy shipping route.
CENTCOM described the Iranian actions as continued aggression toward commercial shipping.
The statement was posted on a social media platform by CENTCOM.
The U.S. military aims to protect freedom of navigation in the region.
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The US military struck several targets in Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes followed Iran’s use of a drone that hit an oil tanker, showing ongoing tension over shipping security in the region.
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The US Central Command confirmed strikes on Iranian military sites on Saturday.
Targets included Iran’s surveillance equipment, communication systems, air defenses, drone storage, and minelaying capabilities.
The strikes responded to Iran’s earlier drone attack on the cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely.
After a ceasefire agreement, Iran launched another drone attack on the tanker M/T Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz.
The M/T Kiku was carrying over two million barrels of crude oil and was flying a Panama flag.
The US stated it will continue to enforce the ceasefire despite disagreements on Iran’s nuclear program and missile activities.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical route for commercial shipping, including oil transport.
US forces say they remain alert and ready to respond to further threats.
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President Donald Trump supports Julia Letlow in the Republican Senate runoff election in Louisiana. Letlow and John Fleming are competing to win the GOP nomination after defeating Senator Bill Cassidy in the primary.
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Julia Letlow is endorsed by President Donald Trump for the U.S. Senate race in Louisiana.
Letlow and John Fleming are in a runoff election for the Republican nomination.
They beat Senator Bill Cassidy in the May 16 primary election.
President Trump criticized Senator Cassidy because Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial.
The runoff election is scheduled for Saturday.
President Trump aims to replace Republicans who opposed him with candidates loyal to him.
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The United States launched military strikes against Iran for a second day, responding to attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East. U.S. forces targeted Iranian military sites, following a recent drone attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The U.S. launched strikes on Iran for two consecutive days.
The military said the strikes responded to Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.
Targets included Iranian surveillance systems, communication sites, air defenses, drone storage, and mine-laying abilities.
Explosions were reported near the village of Tahrui, close to the port of Sirik in southern Iran.
The Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku was hit by a drone while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
No crew members were injured, and the tanker did not leak oil.
The tanker was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil.
The ship had left the Al Shaheen oil field and was headed to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked a commercial oil tanker. These actions come after rising tensions and previous attacks on commercial vessels in the area.
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The U.S. targeted Iranian military sites including surveillance, communication, air defense, drone storage, and mine-laying facilities.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards used a drone to attack the M/T Kiku tanker carrying over two million barrels of crude oil in the Strait of Hormuz.
This strike is the second U.S. response within 24 hours to attacks on commercial ships.
Iran attacked locations in Bahrain after the first U.S. strikes earlier in the week.
The U.S. claims it gave Iran a chance to respect a ceasefire agreement, but Iran did not comply.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key international waterway for oil transport and is a site of ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation threatens the fragile U.S.-Iran understanding aimed at reducing hostilities in the region.
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Chuck Todd, a political analyst, said that President Trump’s criticism of Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski may push her closer to the Democrats. This could reduce the number of Senate seats Democrats need to take control from four to three.
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President Trump criticized GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska.
Chuck Todd believes this criticism may isolate some Republicans.
Murkowski could work more with Democrats as a result.
If Murkowski moves closer to Democrats, they might need fewer seats to control the Senate.
The number of seats Democrats need could drop from four to three.
This situation affects party control in the U.S. Senate.
Chuck Todd made these comments on a Friday.
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A judge ruled that a man named Dan J. Sullivan, who shares the same name and Republican party as Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, can appear on the August primary ballot. The state election officials had tried to disqualify him, saying his run was not serious and meant to confuse voters, but the judge found no legal basis for that decision.
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Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, filed to challenge incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan in the Republican primary.
Alaska’s Division of Elections tried to keep the challenger off the ballot, claiming his candidacy was not made in good faith.
Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled this claim was not supported by Alaska law or the Constitution and allowed the challenger on the ballot.
The state plans to appeal this decision to the Alaska Supreme Court before the August 18 primary.
The primary allows the top four candidates, regardless of party, to advance to a ranked-choice general election.
Senator Dan Sullivan and his allies argue that the challenger’s presence could confuse voters and benefit his main opponent, Democrat Mary Peltola.
Peltola and the challenger deny any coordination or intention to mislead voters.
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom opened an investigation into the challenger’s candidacy.
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President Donald Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, to be the new director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has 29 years of experience in law enforcement and currently works as a senior advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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Lance Schroyer served 29 years in law enforcement, including as an Oklahoma State Trooper.
Schroyer is also a former U.S. Marine.
President Trump announced Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE.
David Venturella is currently acting ICE director after Todd Lyons resigned in May 2026.
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017.
Todd Lyons left to spend more time with his family.
ICE has faced criticism over its tactics, including allegations of racial profiling and aggressive actions.
Schroyer is expected to continue enforcing the administration’s policy on undocumented immigrants.
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Israel launched air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing one person and wounding others, after a new peace deal was signed between the two countries. Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese militant group, rejected the deal and said it harms Lebanon’s control over its land, while Israel said its forces would stay longer in certain areas for security.
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Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and wounded at least two others.
The strikes targeted a person described by Israel as a threat to its forces.
Lebanon and Israel signed a peace deal brokered by the U.S. that aims to improve long-term peace.
The deal includes Israel withdrawing from part of southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese army taking control there.
Israel will keep forces in an expanded security zone inside southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah did not take part in the talks and condemned the agreement as a loss of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Hezbollah said it will continue armed resistance despite the deal.
The conflict began in March after Hezbollah fired missiles into Israel, leading to Israeli air strikes and invasion.
Since the conflict started, thousands of people have been killed or injured, and over one million people displaced.
Previous ceasefires have failed to stop hostilities.
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Two strong earthquakes in Venezuela caused many injuries and deaths. Hospitals, including one in Caracas, are treating victims who have physical injuries and panic attacks, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors.
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Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
The official death toll has reached 1,430 people.
More than 3,200 people are reported injured.
Rescue efforts are ongoing but chances to find survivors are decreasing.
Hospitals are treating physical injuries like fractures and mental health effects such as panic attacks.
Families and friends are gathering at hospitals hoping to find missing loved ones.
The situation is happening across the country, with significant impact in Caracas.
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Budapest held its first Pride parade since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left office. The event marked a new moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Hungary's capital.
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The Pride parade happened in Budapest after Orbán's government ended.
This was the first such event in the city after the political change.
The parade supports LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
Hungary is in Central Europe, where LGBTQ+ rights have been a topic of debate.
The event attracted participants and supporters from the city and beyond.
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Videos show Israeli settlers, with protection from Israeli soldiers, attempting to take over a house being built near Qabalan, a town in the West Bank. The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel with a complex and disputed status.
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The incident took place on the outskirts of Qabalan, south of the city of Nablus.
Israeli settlers were trying to seize a house that was still under construction.
Israeli soldiers were present and provided protection to the settlers during the attempt.
The location is in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967.
Such events are part of ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and local Palestinian residents.
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President Donald Trump announced he will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer has over 29 years of law enforcement experience and is expected to lead ICE’s efforts to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants.
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Lance Schroyer has more than 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma.
He is a former Oklahoma State Trooper and a United States Marine.
Schroyer worked with the 287g program, which allows local law enforcement to assist ICE with immigration enforcement.
President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asked the Senate to quickly confirm Schroyer.
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since early 2017.
President Trump prioritizes strong immigration enforcement, focusing on detaining and deporting illegal immigrants.
Rights groups have raised concerns about ICE’s actions violating civil liberties.
ICE agents were involved in fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota, which led to protests.
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Voters in Louisiana are choosing between Julia Letlow and John Fleming in a Republican runoff for the U.S. Senate seat after Senator Bill Cassidy was eliminated in the May primary. Neither Letlow nor Fleming got more than half the votes in the first round, so they face off in this runoff election.
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The runoff election is for a U.S. Senate seat in Louisiana.
Senator Bill Cassidy, the current senator, finished third in the initial primary and was eliminated.
Julia Letlow, a Republican congresswoman, is one of the runoff candidates.
John Fleming, Louisiana's state treasurer, is the other runoff candidate.
The runoff occurs because no candidate got more than 50% of the vote in the first primary.
Voters are deciding which candidate will represent the Republican Party in the Senate seat race.
The election is taking place on a Saturday.
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The article shares advice from a veterinarian expert on how to help scared or shut down shelter dogs adjust to new homes. It explains three important rules: be patient and move slowly, don’t force the dog to show affection, and check for health problems early.
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Many shelter dogs arrive withdrawn or fearful and need time to adjust.
New owners should create a calm routine with regular meals and walks.
Giving the dog a quiet space to relax helps reduce stress.
Avoid overwhelming the dog with visitors or forced hugs at first.
Let the dog decide when to come closer or show affection.
Warning signals like growling mean the dog is uncomfortable and should not be punished.
Health issues can cause some fearful behavior and should be checked by a vet early.
The expert’s advice helps dogs build trust step-by-step in their new homes.
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