A nine-year-old girl was found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath and later died in hospital. A 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with her death, which police are investigating as suspicious.
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The girl was found injured at Elliot Industrial Estate in Arbroath shortly after midnight.
She was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.
The girl died at the hospital due to her injuries.
Police arrested a 35-year-old man related to the case.
The death is being treated as suspicious by the police.
Specialist officers are supporting the girl’s family.
Police Scotland is continuing to investigate the circumstances.
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President Donald Trump announced that new talks with Iran will start on Monday after he canceled a planned large military attack. An analyst notes a pattern where hopeful news about negotiations often appears just before financial markets open during the week.
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President Donald Trump canceled a planned major attack on Iran.
New talks between the US and Iran are set to begin on Monday.
Analyst Negar Mortazavi observed a pattern of announcements just before weekday markets open.
These timing patterns often suggest attempts to influence financial markets.
The news reflects ongoing tensions and negotiations between the US and Iran.
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Nauru, a small Pacific Island country, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to better reflect its traditional language and heritage. The government also changed the country’s international code and the name used for its people, aiming to revive national pride and move away from colonial history.
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Nauru is now officially called the Republic of Naoero.
The country’s international code changed from NRU to NRO.
People from Naoero will be called dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan.
The new name matches the local pronunciation, which is Now-ero.
The change was proposed by President David Adeang and approved by the parliament.
Naoero has about 12,000 residents, making it the third-smallest country by population.
The name change reflects a desire to honor the country’s heritage and national identity.
The government decided not to hold a public vote, stating the name was already embraced by the people and constitutionally allowed.
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A seven-year-old boy named Musa Ahmed died after getting into trouble in the sea at West Mersea, Essex, during a family outing. Several relatives were also harmed, and emergency teams responded quickly, while the boy’s father now wants to create a program to teach young people about water safety.
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Musa Ahmed and five relatives got into difficulty in the water on 22 July at West Mersea, Essex.
Musa’s teenage cousin and her mother died at the scene.
Musa was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital and died six days later, on 28 July.
Three other people were taken to hospital and are recovering.
The family said they were caught by a very strong tide and tried to help each other.
Bystanders, including Craig Bowe, attempted rescues and gave CPR.
Local councils plan to put up warning signs and consider safety measures like life jackets.
Musa’s father wants to start a program for first aid and water safety training to prevent similar tragedies.
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Greece is experiencing severe wildfires across the country, which have caused many people to leave their homes. The situation worsened after two firefighting helicopters crashed, leading to more challenges in controlling the fires.
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Wildfires are spreading in many parts of Greece, including areas close to Athens.
Several homes have been damaged or destroyed by the fires.
Residents have been forced to evacuate to stay safe.
Two firefighting helicopters collided in mid-air, causing a deadly accident.
The wildfires have been ongoing for about a week.
The situation is part of a larger heatwave affecting the region.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing despite the challenges.
The wildfires have raised concerns about safety and environmental damage.
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Iran’s foreign ministry denied reports of planned talks with the United States, contradicting President Trump’s statement about imminent negotiations. Two Saudi oil tankers passed through the Red Sea despite a maritime blockade declared by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis, who have targeted Saudi shipping recently.
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Iran said it is not holding any talks with the United States at this time.
President Trump claimed talks with Iran would happen soon, but Iran denied this.
Iran is focusing on discussions with Oman about navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared a blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea last month.
Despite the blockade, two Saudi oil tankers left the Red Sea over the weekend.
The tankers had their automatic location systems turned off while passing the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
President Trump postponed potential US military strikes against Iran following requests from Gulf allies including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
Gulf allies expressed a preference for a deal with Iran rather than military action.
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Two workers died in an explosion at Aeon Mall in Kumamoto, Japan, after a strong earthquake. Their boss had asked them to re-enter the damaged building to secure cash, which the company later apologized for.
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A magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on July 28.
The earthquake caused 38 deaths; seven were at Aeon Mall.
Two employees of the store Habita died in a blast at the mall after the quake.
The workers were told by their employer to go back inside to move money from the register to a safe.
One deceased worker was 22-year-old Kurumi Otake; the other person’s identity is not public.
Habita’s sales director said the instructions were inappropriate and expressed regret.
The company apologized to the families and is deciding how to handle the situation.
Most mall shoppers evacuated quickly after the earthquake; some employees remained inside about an hour later when the explosion occurred.
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Last week, about 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta. At least 72 people died during this migration, but most of the migrants returned to Morocco quickly. While Ceuta is now calm, some far-right groups have criticized Spain’s immigration policies.
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Around 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco last week.
At least 72 migrants died during the crossing, with bodies found along the North African coast.
Moroccan authorities reported 11 deaths, while Spanish officials confirmed more.
Over 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco within two days, with more leaving over the weekend.
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, has since returned to normal conditions.
The far-right political groups in Spain have criticized the government’s approach to immigration.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government is the target of these criticisms.
The incident was linked to human trafficking operations by Spanish officials.
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The article discusses recent events in Ceuta involving a sudden increase in migrants. Experts emphasize that political groups often use such migration events to create fears that Europe is under threat. The piece highlights underlying causes like population growth in North Africa, labor needs in Europe, and smuggling networks.
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Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, experienced a sudden rise in migrants.
Political groups in Europe use migration crises for domestic political arguments.
Migration in the region is influenced by demographic growth in North Africa.
Europe faces labor shortages that affect migration patterns.
Smuggling networks, sometimes boosted by social media, help migrants enter Europe.
The article calls attention to the difference between actual migration and political narratives about it.
Experts suggest migration debates often focus more on politics than on people’s movements.
Recent migration events in Ceuta are larger than those in 2021.
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Reform UK has promised to use the Royal Navy to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats if it wins the next UK general election. The plan would involve intercepting boats and returning them to France or Belgium, supported by a joint military command. This proposal has faced criticism over legal concerns and its practicality.
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Reform UK wants the Royal Navy to stop small boats crossing the Channel and send them back to France or Belgium under "operation fortress."
The plan includes a joint military command involving the Navy, Royal Marines, RAF, and British Army, plus surveillance to track boats.
Similar Conservative proposals have not been implemented due to legal issues and concerns about international treaties.
In 2026, 14,526 people have crossed the Channel by small boat, a 43% decrease from 2025.
Labour criticized Reform UK's proposal as a distraction from the party’s scandals.
Retired Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe said the plan lacks substance and that the Border Force already handles this issue.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, faces a donations scandal involving an undeclared £5 million gift.
Reform UK is losing support to Restore Britain, a more right-wing breakaway party led by former Reform MP Rupert Lowe, who has offered to unite right-wing groups.
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A farmer in northwestern Spain discovered that her donkeys survived after wildfires destroyed her land. She recorded the moment she found them alive amid the damage caused by the fires.
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Wildfires damaged property in northwestern Spain.
A farmer’s property was affected by the fires.
The farmer found her donkeys alive despite the destruction.
She recorded the moment of finding the donkeys.
The event highlights the impact of wildfires on rural areas and animals.
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Austria experienced record-breaking heat this summer, with Wieselburg reaching 40.3°C, close to its all-time high. Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin, a powerful storm in the Pacific, is moving toward Japan and Taiwan, weakening but still expected to bring strong winds and damage.
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Wieselburg, Austria, recorded 40.3°C in July 2026, near its highest temperature ever (40.5°C in 2003).
Europe has seen extreme heat this summer, while some places like Vancouver had unusual rain.
Vancouver had its wettest July since 2016, with 33.6mm of rain, slightly above the recent average.
Typhoon Dolphin became the fifth category 5 storm of 2026, with peak winds of 175 mph.
Dolphin rapidly intensified over 36 hours, helped by very warm ocean water around 30°C.
The storm’s strongest winds covered a smaller area than usual for a typhoon this size.
By late July, Dolphin weakened to category 3 and is expected to hit Okinawa as category 1 or 2.
Despite weakening, Dolphin’s expanding wind area could cause storm surge and damage in the region.
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A heatwave moving east across Europe is causing very high temperatures near 40°C in central and southern countries. This extreme heat is affecting energy supplies, with Hungary shutting down its nuclear power plant due to low water levels in the Danube River, which are needed for cooling.
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Central and southern Europe face temperatures close to 40°C due to a moving heatwave.
Hungary shut down most of its only nuclear power plant for safety because the Danube River water was too low to cool the plant.
The nuclear plant in Hungary is expected to shut down completely this week as river levels drop further.
Hungary is turning off many digital advertising screens to save energy during the heatwave.
Romania and Serbia reported their lowest water levels ever, affecting hydropower production.
Cities like Budapest, Vienna, Zagreb, Tirana, and Bucharest will see temperatures between 33°C and 37°C for up to five days.
Western European cities such as Rome and Paris will also experience high temperatures, up to 36°C and 34°C respectively.
Two firefighting helicopters collided near Athens while battling wildfires, resulting in two deaths.
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A cyberattack targeted Liechtenstein’s database containing information on about 31,000 people behind companies and foundations. The government discovered the breach, secured the data, and took the system offline while investigating the incident.
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The cyberattack happened during the night between Wednesday and Thursday last week.
The affected data comes from Liechtenstein’s "register of economic beneficiaries."
The register helps fight money laundering and terrorism financing.
Authorities found no signs that data were changed or deleted.
Liechtenstein has about 40,000 residents and a strong financial sector.
The government created a crisis unit to look into the cyberattack.
The system was taken offline to protect the information after the attack.
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President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran is close and postponed planned military strikes at the request of Gulf countries. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman are in late-stage talks about managing the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway affected by ongoing conflict.
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President Trump announced major military strikes on Iran in February 2026, targeting military and government sites.
Since June, the U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a deal to end the conflict based on a memorandum of understanding.
Despite talks, fighting and strikes have continued, especially around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s officials say the Strait will not return to its pre-war conditions and want a new agreement that respects Iran's rights.
Iran and Oman are negotiating to create a new route for ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump called off weekend attacks on Iran after requests from Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.
Trump said the deal concerns the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s denuclearization but remains ready to resume strikes if needed.
Iran stated it will not bow to external threats and will act based on its national interests.
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Aung San Suu Kyi, the detained leader of Myanmar, has met with a team from the International Federation of the Red Cross for the first confirmed time in over two years. Photos from the meeting show she appears healthy, but no detailed information about her health or the discussion has been released.
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Aung San Suu Kyi was detained after Myanmar’s military took over her government in 2021.
She was sentenced to 33 years in jail, but her sentence has been reduced and she is now under house arrest.
For over two and a half years, she had no confirmed contact with anyone outside the government.
Her son recently began a campaign asking for proof that she is still alive.
A Red Cross delegation was allowed to visit her, marking her first confirmed outside contact in nearly four years.
The meeting photos show Suu Kyi looking relaxed and healthy.
Myanmar’s military government is trying to improve relations with neighboring countries despite ongoing criticism.
The military has so far refused to stop attacks on opposition areas or negotiate a peace deal but might be open to releasing Suu Kyi.
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Russia's biggest online store, Wildberries, said a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at one of its warehouses in the Vladimir region. The company’s logistics work has been moved to other places to keep deliveries going, and firefighters are working to control the blaze.
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Wildberries is Russia’s top online retailer and has been hit by several Ukrainian drone attacks recently.
The latest attack caused a fire at a warehouse in the Vladimir region.
Employees were safely evacuated from the warehouse.
Firefighters are on the scene to put out the fire.
The company is redirecting shipments to other warehouse locations to maintain delivery services.
A young man was slightly hurt with a head wound and a nearby woman suffered minor leg injuries.
Since mid-July, Ukraine has attacked about 20 Wildberries sites across Russia and annexed Crimea.
These strikes are part of Ukraine’s campaign to pressure Russia to stop the war that started in 2022.
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A ferry in Indonesia carrying more than 270 people caught fire near the island of Java, resulting in at least five deaths. Rescuers saved 229 people, but the exact number of missing passengers is unknown because many were not listed on the official passenger list.
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The ferry, named Mutiara Sentosa 2, caught fire between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. near Sumenep regency off Java island.
It was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar with 232 passengers and 39 crew listed, but likely carried more people than the manifest showed.
Rescuers saved 229 people, but some passengers are still missing, and five bodies were found.
Discrepancies in passenger numbers are common in Indonesia and make rescue efforts harder.
The fire started on the lower vehicle deck, likely from a truck, and spread quickly due to wind.
The ferry was built in Japan in 1992, can hold up to 689 passengers, 49 crew, and 181 vehicles.
Indonesian navy ships, rescue boats, and passing vessels helped in the evacuation and search.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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A large wildfire near Athens, Greece, is being fought by nearly 500 firefighters using water-dropping planes and helicopters. Two firefighting crew members died after a midair collision of helicopters, and over 1,000 people have been evacuated due to the spreading fire.
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Two firefighting helicopters collided while fighting a wildfire near Psatha, west of Athens, killing two crew members.
One of the deceased was Greek and the other Danish.
Five water-dropping planes and five helicopters took off to help fight the fire on Monday morning.
The wildfire spread quickly because of strong winds, burning through pine forests and scrubland.
Over 1,000 people were evacuated, with 254 rescued by boats from beaches.
The second helicopter’s crew members, including Greek and British nationals, were lightly injured and hospitalized.
Firefighters created firebreaks (cleared strips to stop fire spread) to control the blaze.
Authorities warned that the Athens region remains at high risk for more wildfires due to expected rising temperatures.
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A family in Gaza has been searching for two brothers, Othman and Sami, who disappeared more than a year ago after leaving their home to get aid during ongoing conflict. Despite efforts to find them through hospitals and aid groups, their fate remains unknown amid the destruction and violence in Gaza.
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Othman (17) and Sami (13) went missing on June 29, 2025, after leaving their home in Gaza City.
They were headed to an aid distribution point and planned to bring sweets to their younger sister.
The family has been displaced by heavy fighting in Gaza that killed over 73,000 people.
Food shortages and dangerous conditions force people to take risks to get aid.
Attempts to identify the boys included checking bodies near their old home and hospital visits, but none were confirmed.
After a ceasefire in October 2025, the family saw their old neighborhood destroyed.
The area they searched is now controlled by Israel, limiting access for the family.
The family continues to work with the Red Cross and human rights groups to find information.
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