Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and peace negotiator, will visit Israel and Egypt next week to support efforts to end the conflict in Gaza. He will meet with officials involved in a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal despite recent disagreements between Israel and the Trump administration about this plan.
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Jared Kushner will travel with Board of Peace officials to Israel and Egypt next week.
The Board of Peace was created by President Trump to oversee the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Tony Blair and Nickolay Mladenov will join Kushner on this trip.
They plan to meet with a Palestinian technocratic group preparing to govern Gaza under the ceasefire deal.
The trip aims to promote peace, security, and rebuilding in Gaza where Hamas would give up control.
Israel opposes the recent deal that calls for Hamas to disarm and Israeli troops to withdraw.
Hamas agreed to disarm under the deal, but Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
The ceasefire followed a previous truce in October and ended major fighting and hostage situations, but progress has slowed.
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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised a group of radical Jewish settlers called the Hilltop Youth for staying on land that Palestinians claim. These settlers moved back into a West Bank area called Ganim, which Israel had removed in 2005.
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Israel Katz is the Israeli Defence Minister.
He praised the Hilltop Youth, a radical religious Zionist settler group.
The Hilltop Youth settlers returned to Ganim, a West Bank settlement.
Ganim was dismantled by Israel in 2005.
The land is claimed by Palestinians.
The settlement by these settlers is considered illegal under international law.
The West Bank is a territory disputed between Israel and Palestinians.
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A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff on July 10, 2026, which caused debris to break a passenger window. A passenger sitting by that window was nearly sucked out and was seriously injured, but other passengers helped pull him back inside.
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The incident happened on Ryanair Flight 1879, a Boeing 737, departing Thessaloniki, Greece.
The No. 2 engine failed due to a broken fan blade, causing debris to damage the plane and break a window.
A passenger in seat 11F was partially sucked out through the broken window and suffered serious injuries.
Investigators found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting a bird strike may have contributed to the failure.
Metal fatigue was discovered at the base of the broken fan blade despite recent inspections.
The flight returned safely to Thessaloniki with no other injuries among 149 passengers and 6 crew members.
Ryanair is not required to follow certain U.S. engine update regulations because it is an Irish airline.
The injured passenger survived thanks in part to remaining strapped into his seat and help from other passengers.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of attacking two oil company ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE said the attacks did not cause injuries and condemned Iran for threatening regional stability and the global energy supply.
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Two ships linked to the UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the attacks "hostile" and blamed Iran for using the strait as a tool for economic pressure.
No injuries were reported in these recent attacks.
Iran has not responded publicly to the UAE’s accusations.
The attack follows another similar assault on an ADNOC tanker just days earlier.
Iran is trying to control the Strait of Hormuz and wants to charge ships passing through it, which the US opposes.
Talks are ongoing between Iran and Oman about managing the future use of the strait.
Since February, 15 ADNOC vessels have been attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions involving the US and Iran.
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Parts of southeast England are experiencing the last day of a heatwave with temperatures up to 34°C (93°F). After several very hot days, cooler and more typical summer weather will arrive over the weekend, ending the heatwave for most areas.
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The UK’s fifth heatwave of the year continues on Friday, with high temperatures particularly in southeast England.
Temperatures reached a record 38.1°C (100.6°F) in Kew Gardens, London, on Thursday, the hottest day of 2026 so far.
The UK has hit 38°C twice this year, a rare event only seen once before in 2022.
Amber heat-health alerts are in place across England until 9 p.m. Friday due to health risks.
Cooler weather will start moving in on Friday in northern and western UK, with temperatures dropping further over the weekend.
By Sunday, temperatures are expected to be around average for this time of year, ranging from 17°C to 26°C (63°F to 79°F).
The weekend will remain mostly dry, extending the period without significant rain in parts of southern England.
Next week, rain is expected mainly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some showers possible further south later on.
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The United Nations warns that Yemen is close to a return of full-scale war after fighting increased along its front lines since the 2022 truce. Both the Houthi group and the Yemeni government have recently conducted attacks, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Fighting between Iran-aligned Houthis and Yemen’s government has increased in multiple regions, including Marib and Taiz.
The Yemeni government repelled a Houthi attack on Taiz and launched artillery and drone strikes against Houthi forces.
Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council promised strong responses to Houthi actions.
The UN called for immediate de-escalation and a strong ceasefire to prevent further conflict.
Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping may increase tensions between the US and Iran.
Yemen’s economy has been severely damaged by war, with an urgent need for cooperation on trade, oil exports, and flights.
Over half of Yemen’s population lacks reliable food, with millions facing famine-like conditions.
The British government blamed the Houthis for escalating violence and worsening the humanitarian situation.
The Houthis recently launched a drone attack on a Saudi oil refinery, blaming Saudi violations of Yemeni airspace.
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The Dominican Republic expelled nine Cuban diplomatic officials and their families without giving a reason. Cuba criticized the action, saying it showed submission to U.S. policies against Havana, and noted the number of expelled officials was actually ten.
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The Dominican Republic ordered nine Cuban diplomats and their families to leave the country.
No official reason was given for the expulsions.
Cuba responded by saying the expulsion involved ten officials, not nine.
Cuba called the expulsion an act of submission to U.S. policies, including an energy and financial blockade.
The expulsions follow the launch of the "Shield of the Americas," a U.S. regional security plan created by President Donald Trump.
Cuba was not invited to join this security initiative due to political disagreements with the U.S.
Some Latin American countries, like Colombia and Ecuador, have recently cut diplomatic ties with Cuba, aligning with U.S. policies.
A former Dominican official said this action is extreme and compared it to actions taken during a past dictatorship.
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23 years ago, Brooklyn Dotson received a liver transplant from Michael Waters, who died in an accident. Now, Brooklyn is engaged to Michael’s younger brother, Noah Waters, and their families have stayed connected over the years.
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Brooklyn Dotson received a liver transplant when she was 18 months old.
The liver came from Michael Waters, who died in an accident 23 years ago.
Brooklyn’s family and the Waters family maintained contact after the transplant.
Noah Waters is Michael’s younger brother.
Brooklyn Dotson and Noah Waters are now engaged.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil for CBS News.
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated an incident where a Ryanair airplane window broke open during a flight. This caused a passenger’s head to get partially pulled out of the plane before others helped pull him back inside.
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The incident happened on a Ryanair flight last month.
A window on the plane suddenly smashed open while the plane was in the air.
A passenger’s head was pulled through the broken window opening.
Other passengers helped pull the person back inside the plane.
The NTSB provided new details explaining why the window broke.
The event was unusual and raised safety concerns.
The NTSB is the U.S. agency that investigates transportation accidents to improve safety.
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Millions of people in Europe and the UK watched a total solar eclipse recently, and many scrambled to get special glasses to protect their eyes. The article explains what to do with these glasses now, including saving them for a future eclipse, donating them, or repurposing them for photography.
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Europe experienced its first total solar eclipse in over 25 years on Wednesday.
Eclipse glasses protect eyes from harmful sunlight during the event and must meet safety standards.
The glasses are hard to recycle because they combine cardboard and plastic lenses.
You can save the cardboard part for recycling if separated from the lenses.
A major total solar eclipse, lasting over six minutes, will occur in 2027, visible in parts of Spain, northern Africa, and the Arabian peninsula.
Eclipse glasses made to current safety standards can be stored safely for years if kept undamaged.
If you don’t want to keep the glasses, consider donating them to schools, libraries, science clubs, or astronomy groups.
You can also use the lenses with cameras or phones fitted with solar filters to photograph solar events.
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An Israeli drone strike killed Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil, the head of Gaza City’s civil police, on Thursday. The Israeli military said they targeted him as a Hamas commander, but Gaza’s police denied this and said he only performed his police duties.
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Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil, 43, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza City.
The strike hit his vehicle on al-Rashid Street, injuring two others.
Israel claims Abu Kamil was a Hamas commander; Gaza’s police deny this.
The strike occurred one day after Israel ended a weeklong pause in air raids on Gaza.
Earlier on the same day, another Israeli strike killed a man in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
Israel resumed air strikes after pausing them under pressure following President Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan announcement.
Hamas accepted the peace plan but said Israel must first withdraw forces and stop attacks; Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the plan.
Since an October 2025 ceasefire, more than 1,250 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
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The director of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) apologized for not telling the court about serious investigations into Simon Levy before he was released on bail. Levy, a serial sex offender, later killed two women and was given a whole-life sentence. The CPS plans to hire more staff to avoid similar mistakes.
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Simon Levy was given a whole-life sentence for murdering two women and raping another.
Levy was on bail and monitored by police when he committed the murders.
The CPS did not inform the court that Levy was being investigated for rape and murder before his bail decision.
The CPS director admitted the court should have had this information and apologized.
Levy’s bail hearings took place on busy Saturdays, affecting prosecutors’ ability to present all information.
The CPS will hire more staff to reduce the risk of such errors happening again.
Levy attacked 13 more women after an earlier prison assault but was not charged for that assault until months later.
Police and the CPS emphasized the need to learn from this case and improve communication in the justice system.
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The UK government is starting a pilot program in north-west England where young people aged 16 to 21 who are unemployed or at risk of unemployment will attend AI training camps. These camps will teach them how to use AI technology and workplace skills, aiming to help them get apprenticeships and prepare for future jobs.
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The pilot will help up to 70 young people with three weeks of AI and work skills training.
Training includes building AI tools, understanding AI in business, and using AI responsibly.
Local companies like BAE Systems and Heinz have agreed to offer apprenticeships to participants.
The government plans to use this pilot to develop a nationwide AI skills program next year.
AI tools from Microsoft, OpenAI (creator of ChatGPT), and Anthropic will be used in training.
Experts say learning AI can help young workers be more productive, but three weeks may not be enough time.
Concerns exist about AI replacing jobs usually done by new workers in fields like law, marketing, and customer service.
More than 1 million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24 are currently not in work or education.
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A strong earthquake in Colombia has caused the deaths of more than 260 people. Severe storms in the U.S. Midwest have put almost 20 million people under flood warnings. Meanwhile, the U.S. Defense Secretary denied reports about poor conditions affecting sailors on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln.
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Colombia experienced a powerful earthquake causing over 260 deaths.
Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. Midwest are under flood alerts due to ongoing severe storms.
The storms have not yet stopped, leading to continuous weather threats in the region.
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth responded to claims about bad conditions on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln.
Reports suggested low morale and suicide attempts on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln.
The Defense Secretary disputed these reports, saying conditions are not as reported.
President Donald Trump is not mentioned in this news.
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The United States criticized Israeli settlers for blocking water, electricity, and supplies to Palestinian homes in the West Bank. The U.S. Ambassador to Israel called these actions an “act of terror,” which increased pressure on Israeli forces to step in.
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Israeli settlers blocked access to Palestinian homes in the West Bank.
Water, electricity, and essential supplies were cut off to the residents.
The U.S. strongly condemned this blockade.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called the settlers' actions an “act of terror.”
The condemnation added pressure on Israeli forces to take action.
The events took place in a tense area with ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The U.S. continues to be involved diplomatically in the region.
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Israeli settlers surrounded the home of a Palestinian American family in the occupied West Bank. The U.S. ambassador condemned the incident, and the Israeli military reacted to the situation.
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The event took place in Qusra, a village in the West Bank.
The family involved is Palestinian American.
Israeli settlers laid siege, meaning they surrounded the family's home.
The U.S. ambassador publicly condemned this action.
The Israeli army responded to the siege.
Nick Schifrin interviewed family members Qusai and Ahmed Ridi.
Loui Ridi, Qusai’s brother, helped translate during the interview.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the West Bank.
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The Yiddish Summer Weimar festival in Weimar, Germany, celebrates the language and culture of Ashkenazi Jews, which survived despite attempts to destroy it during World War II. Since 1998, the festival has grown into a month-long event with workshops and concerts that attract many people interested in Yiddish culture.
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The festival takes place annually in Weimar, Germany, a city known for its cultural history.
Yiddish is a language that developed among Ashkenazi Jews, mixing German, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic elements.
Before World War II, over 11 million people spoke Yiddish worldwide.
The Nazis tried to destroy Yiddish culture during the Holocaust, but it has continued to evolve.
The festival started as a small workshop in 1998 and now lasts more than a month.
Hundreds of musicians, students, and scholars attend workshops and concerts each year.
The festival emphasizes that Yiddish culture is alive and growing, not just a memory of the past.
Over 10,000 people attend the nearly daily concerts during the festival week.
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The White House addressed recent claims by both the U.S. and Iran regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. Additionally, new information emerged about President Donald Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey.
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The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global oil shipments.
Both the United States and Iran have made statements about controlling the Strait.
The White House provided the latest official update on the situation.
President Donald Trump made a secret plane switch while in Turkey.
Details about this plane switch were recently revealed by CBS News.
The information was reported by CBS News correspondent Ed O'Keefe.
The developments have attracted international attention due to regional security concerns.
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The United States and Iran both say they control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. This situation is raising concerns about a possible larger conflict between the two countries.
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The Strait of Hormuz is an important narrow passage where much of the world's oil is transported by ship.
Both the U.S. and Iran have made claims that they control this strategic waterway.
Control of the strait affects global energy supplies and international trade.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have increased recently, leading to worries about conflict escalation.
Matthew Kroenig, who worked in the Defense Department and intelligence during President Trump’s first term, spoke about these developments.
The news coverage aims to explain the current status and potential risks of the conflict.
The situation is monitored closely by many countries because of its impact on global security.
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The 71st Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Burgas, a city on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, in May 2027. This will be the first time Bulgaria hosts the event after Bulgarian singer Dara won the contest in 2026 with the song "Bangaranga."
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Bulgaria won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in 2026.
The contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, from May 11 to May 15, 2027.
Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia also wanted to host the event but Burgas was chosen.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Bulgaria’s public TV broadcaster BNT are organizing the contest.
New rules prevent countries facing armed conflict or security risks from hosting Eurovision.
The minimum age for competitors has been raised from 16 to 18 to protect young artists.
Some countries, including Spain and the Netherlands, boycotted Eurovision due to security concerns in recent years.
Burgas is described as a dynamic city with the needed infrastructure and cultural identity to host Eurovision.
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