Tropical Storm Lala is expected to become a hurricane as it nears Hawaii this weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Officials have issued warnings for several islands and urged residents to prepare for dangerous flooding, mudslides, and coastal flooding.
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Lala is about 360 miles southeast of Hilo with winds of 60 mph and may strengthen into a hurricane before hitting Hawaii.
Hawaii County has a hurricane warning; Maui County has a tropical storm warning; Oahu and Kauai have tropical storm watches.
Rainfall could reach up to 12 inches on Maui and the Big Island, with isolated amounts up to 25 inches causing flood and mudslide risks.
The storm’s impacts will start late Friday on the Big Island and move to other islands through Saturday and Sunday.
Officials recommend residents clear drains, move valuables from flood areas, and avoid driving during floods.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency and asked people to prepare and follow official updates.
Coastal areas may see storm surges up to 3 feet, dangerous waves, and strong rip currents.
People are advised not to swim or surf because of risky ocean conditions as the storm approaches.
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A secret World War II detention site in Hawaiʻi called Honouliuli has opened to the public for the first time since it closed 80 years ago. The site held Japanese Americans and others suspected of disloyalty during the war under martial law, but only a small number of people were imprisoned there compared to the mainland U.S. camps.
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Honouliuli National Historic Site opened for public tours starting July 18, 2026, after being closed for 80 years.
The site was a wartime detention camp on Oʻahu, operating from 1943 to 1946.
It held around 4,000 prisoners, including Japanese Americans, Korean and Okinawan conscripts, and European Americans suspected of disloyalty.
The camp was called "Jigoku Dani," meaning "Hell Valley," because of its hot, windless location.
After the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941, the U.S. military imposed martial law in Hawaiʻi and detained suspects without charges.
Unlike the mainland, where whole Japanese American families were relocated, only about 400 individuals were detained in Hawaiʻi out of a population with nearly 40% Japanese ancestry.
Those detained were typically community leaders and influential figures rather than entire families.
Honouliuli is now managed by the National Park Service, offering free guided tours with over 1,800 people on the waiting list.
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President Donald Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory amid ongoing conflict with Iran. The U.S. has been blocking Iranian shipping to pressure Tehran, and peace talks have not made progress.
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President Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important water passage where about 20% of the world’s oil travels by ship.
The U.S. and Israel started a war with Iran in February, leading to blockades and the near closure of the strait.
Iran has refused to reopen the strait and demands the U.S. lift sanctions, provide compensation, and release frozen assets.
President Trump claims the U.S. has "total control" over the strait and enforces the blockade.
Fuel prices have risen due to the conflict, and Trump said Americans paying more at the pump are helping stop Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.
Negotiations to end the war have not progressed, with Iran rejecting U.S. demands.
The seriousness of the plan to claim the strait as U.S. territory was not immediately clear.
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Jason Arday, who was Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, died in London at the age of 41. He passed away one week after resigning from the university due to plagiarism allegations, and police said his death is unexpected but not considered suspicious.
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Jason Arday was the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.
He resigned from Cambridge on August 5 after facing plagiarism accusations.
Arday was 41 years old when he died in London.
Police found him unresponsive inside a property on a Friday afternoon.
Officers said he was declared dead at the scene and his family has been informed.
His death is unexpected, but police do not believe it to be suspicious.
The case is being investigated by the police.
Cambridge University expressed sadness and sent sympathies to his family and friends.
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The Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has spread to a sixth province. This expansion raises concerns about new infections and makes it harder for health workers to control the disease.
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The Ebola outbreak has reached a sixth province in DR Congo.
The spread increases the risk of more people becoming infected.
Health teams face challenges in containing the virus due to its expansion.
The outbreak was officially declared about three months after it began.
The World Health Organization (WHO) monitors the situation.
Other related news includes continued migration tensions between Morocco and Spain.
A popular new dance called Biama is growing in Ivory Coast.
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Ontario’s highest court has allowed the provincial government to remove bike lanes on Toronto’s busiest streets, overturning a lower court’s decision that said removing them would violate constitutional rights. The ruling supports Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to take away 19 km of bike lanes, despite concerns from city officials and cycling groups.
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The Ontario government passed a law in 2024 to remove Toronto’s bike lanes.
A lower court previously ruled that removing the bike lanes was unconstitutional because it might risk people’s safety.
Ontario’s Court of Appeal overturned that decision, saying there is no legal right to bike lanes under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Cycling groups say bike lanes help keep cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers safer and reduce traffic problems.
Toronto’s mayor is working with the province to find a solution that protects all road users.
Removing the bike lanes could cost taxpayers about C$48 million according to a 2024 city report.
Government staff warned that taking away bike lanes might not reduce traffic and could make it worse.
Ontario’s court said the government can change laws even if experts think policies might fail.
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Mount Etna’s volcanic eruption has caused the closure of Sicily’s busiest airport, Vincenzo Bellini Airport, disrupting many flights. The airport suspended flights until at least early Saturday, and ash from the volcano caused the largest disruption in over 20 years.
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Mount Etna in Sicily is Europe’s tallest and most active volcano.
Vincenzo Bellini Airport in Catania closed flights until at least 2pm local time on Saturday due to volcanic ash.
Over one-third of 1,974 flights from last Thursday to Wednesday were canceled, and about 600 flights were redirected.
Catania airport is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from Mount Etna.
The airport normally serves at least 40,000 passengers each day.
Hundreds of travelers faced delays or cancellations during a busy travel week.
Volcanic ash affected areas beyond Europe, reaching as far as North Africa.
The Italian train company added extra trains to cover travel during the flight disruption.
Airlines are generally not required to pay compensation for disruptions caused by volcanic eruptions because they are considered extraordinary events.
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Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was found dead after resigning amid accusations of plagiarism. His family said he faced a "campaign of harassment," and police are investigating his death, which is not thought to be suspicious.
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Jason Arday was Cambridge's youngest Black professor and resigned recently after plagiarism allegations.
His family said he experienced harassment following claims about his academic work and personal life.
Police found Arday unresponsive in south London and confirmed his death at age 41.
Investigators are treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
The plagiarism accusations involved claims that parts of his doctoral thesis were copied.
Some media and academics questioned Arday’s personal achievements as well.
British right-wing groups used the scandal to criticize diversity policies in academia.
Officials, including UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell, expressed sadness and called for privacy for Arday's family.
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Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor and the youngest Black professor there, was found dead in South London during an investigation into plagiarism and questions about his academic background. He had resigned from his position shortly before his death while denying the plagiarism claims.
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Jason Arday was Cambridge's youngest Black professor ever.
He was found unresponsive at a home in Battersea, South London, at age 41.
Arday resigned after Cambridge began investigating "new information" about his academic qualifications and honorary titles.
Separate complaints about alleged academic misconduct were also under review by the university.
Arday denied the plagiarism accusations and said he resigned to find peace for himself and his family.
Cambridge University expressed sadness and offered support to Arday and his family during this difficult time.
U.K. Education Secretary Lucy Powell also sent condolences and asked for privacy for those affected.
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Fires have caused serious damage across England and Wales, destroying 19 homes in Stourbridge and damaging many others. The government issued a national warning to avoid actions that could start wildfires and has temporarily banned disposable barbecues due to their role in recent fires.
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19 homes were destroyed and 18 damaged in a large fire in Stourbridge, West Midlands.
A national alert warned people not to light anything that might start a wildfire.
Fires are occurring in multiple places, including Wales, Hampshire, Norfolk, and the West Midlands.
Six firefighters were hospitalized because of smoke and heat during the fires in Stoke-on-Trent.
Several arrests were made on suspicion of arson related to some fires.
The government banned disposable barbecues temporarily because they helped cause serious fires this summer.
The prime minister visited Stourbridge and described the situation as "devastating" and warned of difficult conditions ahead.
Emergency services and residents rescued animals, evacuated homes, and worked to control the fires.
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Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University, resigned last week amid plagiarism accusations and questions about his achievements. He was found dead at his home in London, and police say his death is unexpected but not believed to be suspicious.
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Jason Arday became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023 at age 37.
He resigned from Cambridge after plagiarism allegations and scrutiny of his athletic and fundraising claims.
Arday was reported found unresponsive at his home in Battersea, south London.
Police confirmed a 41-year-old man died and said the death is unexpected but not suspicious.
Arday had spoken about overcoming dyslexia, developmental delays, and autism in his youth.
Media reports highlighted passages in Arday’s 2015 Ph.D. thesis similar to another researcher’s work.
Questions were also raised about his claims of fundraising millions of pounds and extreme athletic feats.
Cambridge initially supported him but later opened an investigation after new information emerged.
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A Russian oil tanker called the Caroline Bezengi ran aground off the coast of Oman after an explosion and started leaking oil in late June 2026. The spill threatens a large environmental disaster in the Gulf of Oman, an important marine area with protected wildlife, and Omani authorities are working to contain the damage amid difficult weather.
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The Caroline Bezengi tanker had about 40 million gallons of oil on board when it was damaged by an explosion on June 8, 2026.
The crew abandoned the ship, which eventually ran aground near a small uninhabited island off Oman.
Oil leaks were first seen on June 30, and hundreds of thousands of gallons had spilled by early August.
The tanker is linked to Russia’s shadow fleet, which moves sanctioned oil under unclear ownership and insurance.
Oman is leading response efforts, deploying aircraft, divers, and experts to assess and contain the spill.
Weather conditions are challenging due to monsoon storms, making cleanup difficult and risky.
The spill threatens protected marine species, including sea turtles, sharks, and humpback whales in the Gulf of Oman.
Past large oil spills, like Exxon Valdez in 1989, show that cleanup usually recovers only about 20% of spilled oil, and costs can be very high.
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The remains of an ancient bridge called Nero's Bridge have appeared in Rome's Tiber River because the river's water level has dropped a lot due to very little rain. The bridge is near St. Peter's Basilica and dates back to around 39 AD, likely built during the time of Emperor Caligula.
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Nero's Bridge once connected Rome's city center with the right bank of the Tiber River.
The bridge is named after Emperor Nero but may have been built by his uncle, Emperor Caligula.
The bridge dates back to at least 39 AD.
The Tiber River's flow is now less than 80 cubic meters per second, about half the usual amount for July.
Rome is experiencing a serious water crisis because of long dry periods despite some rain in winter.
The location near Vatican City is historically significant, as the Apostle Peter was martyred near Nero’s circus.
Archaeologist Antonella Bonini provided expert information about the bridge and its history.
Giovanni Giganti, a water management official in Rome, explained the current water shortage situation.
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Jason Arday, a British academic and former University of Cambridge professor, was found dead weeks after resigning amid accusations of plagiarism. He stepped down following investigations into his academic work and denied being a fraud.
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Jason Arday was a 41-year-old former professor at the University of Cambridge.
He was the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge in 2023.
Arday resigned nine days before his death due to plagiarism claims related to his doctoral thesis.
He admitted to mistakes but denied being dishonest or fraudulent.
The university said it will keep investigating how he was appointed.
Arday’s new memoir, describing his life and struggles with autism, was recently published in the U.S. and will soon be published in the U.K.
The memoir has not been accused of plagiarism.
Authorities found Arday unresponsive at his south London home.
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A Russian oil tanker sank off the coast of Oman after an explosion in early June. Satellite pictures show a growing oil spill, raising concerns about environmental damage.
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The Russian tanker was carrying millions of gallons of oil.
It sank near Oman's coast following an unexplained explosion.
Satellite images reveal an expanding oil slick in the sea.
The spill could lead to a significant environmental problem.
The incident happened in early June.
The tanker was abandoned after the explosion.
Authorities and environmental groups are monitoring the situation.
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A Ryanair plane flying from Greece had an engine problem that caused broken engine parts to shatter a window. A man's head was pulled partly out of the window before passengers pulled him back inside. Investigators are studying the cause, which may involve bird strikes during takeoff.
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The incident happened on July 10 after a Ryanair flight left Thessaloniki, Greece.
A fan blade broke off inside the Boeing 737-800’s right engine.
The broken parts flew out, breaking a window and damaging the plane’s body.
A 61-year-old passenger suffered injuries when his head was partially sucked out.
Passengers helped pull the man back inside and tried to block the broken window.
Investigators found bird remains in the engine, suggesting a possible bird strike.
The engine had passed inspections within the last year with no damage found.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation.
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President Donald Trump said that he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory. The Strait of Hormuz is currently controlled by Oman and Iran, who share authority over the waterway.
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President Trump made the statement during a speech on Long Island, New York.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway between Oman and Iran.
Oman and Iran currently share control over the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump said he intends to declare this waterway as part of U.S. territory.
The statement highlights U.S. interest in the region's security and control.
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A large wildfire in Croatia burned through coastal towns, causing one death, around 40 injuries, and the evacuation of about 1,200 people. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds and dry conditions, damaging homes and forests, and firefighters worked overnight to control it.
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The fire started near the village of Lokva Rogoznica and spread toward the town of Omis.
About 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated for safety.
One person died, and around 40 people were injured, with 10 in intensive care.
The fire burned about 1,000 hectares (around 2,470 acres) in four hours.
Over 300 firefighters were deployed, sometimes having to retreat as the fire advanced.
Emergency shelters were set up along the coast for displaced people.
Croatia is one of several European countries currently facing severe wildfires due to heatwaves and dry weather.
Similar wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece, Germany, and parts of the UK.
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Jason Arday, a sociology professor who resigned from the University of Cambridge amid plagiarism claims, was found dead at his home in south London. The police are investigating his unexpected death, which is not believed to be suspicious.
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Jason Arday was a professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge.
He was the youngest black professor ever appointed at Cambridge.
Arday resigned last week after being accused of plagiarism and inconsistencies in his career statements.
He said the public accusations caused him great personal distress.
Arday was found dead at his home in south London, and the police were called after 3 pm on Friday.
His death is treated as unexpected but not suspicious.
The police have informed and are supporting his next of kin.
Arday’s autobiography was published recently in the US and is planned to be published soon in the UK.
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Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, was found dead at his home in London after facing allegations of plagiarism. He resigned last week, denying plagiarism but admitting mistakes, and his death is not considered suspicious by the police.
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Jason Arday was a professor at the University of Cambridge in sociology of education.
He resigned last week following allegations of plagiarism and questions about his achievements.
Arday denied plagiarism but admitted to some errors in his work.
He was found unresponsive in Battersea, London, and a 41-year-old man (Arday) was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police said his death is unexpected but not suspicious.
The plagiarism claims were raised by Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge academic.
Arday was Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor when appointed in 2023.
Arday said the public scrutiny and criticism caused great personal distress before his resignation.
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