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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to France to attend the G7 summit. He is expected to have talks with U.S. President Donald Trump during the event.
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The G7 summit is a meeting of leaders from seven major advanced economies.
Prime Minister Modi from India is attending the summit held in France.
Modi plans to hold one-on-one discussions with President Trump.
The agenda of their talks has not been fully detailed.
The G7 summit focuses on global economic and political issues.
The event brings together leaders to discuss cooperation and challenges.
This visit highlights India's involvement in major international meetings.
The article mentions related current global news but focuses on Modi’s attendance at the G7.
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A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured by a white shark while swimming near Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. Lifeguards and bystanders helped rescue her, and she was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition.
Key Facts
The woman was attacked about 100 feet from shore while swimming with two friends.
The shark was estimated to be about 11 feet long.
Lifeguards and an off-duty doctor helped rescue her and applied tourniquets to stop bleeding.
The woman had large bite wounds on her thigh and arm, with exposed bone.
She was airlifted to a hospital and needs extensive surgery.
The beach and nearby areas were closed for 24 hours after the attack.
Australia has seen several shark attacks in 2026, including fatal attacks on spearfishing divers.
Shark attacks have increased as more people participate in water activities and the population grows.
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Thousands of people gathered in Belfast for an anti-racism rally after violent attacks took place across the city. The rally, called "Together Against Hate," aimed to show support for victims and oppose racism following disorder sparked by a widely shared video of a knife attack.
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The rally started around 1 p.m. at Belfast City Hall with thousands attending.
Violence across Belfast targeted homes, businesses, and vehicles, causing fear in communities.
The unrest began after a knife attack in north Belfast was widely shared on social media.
Political parties, trade unions, and various community groups took part in the protest.
Participants held signs with messages supporting refugees and condemning racism.
Volunteers helped by evacuating people, providing meals, and supporting those affected.
Public transport and businesses across Northern Ireland were disrupted due to the disorder.
A man from Sudan was charged with attempted murder related to the knife attack incident.
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A former US ambassador, Henry Ensher, said the agreement between the US and Iran is just the beginning and not a final deal. He warned that many problems could still happen during the process.
Key Facts
Henry Ensher is a former US ambassador.
He commented on the US–Iran agreement.
He said the deal is not a final settlement.
The agreement marks the start of a process.
Many things could still go wrong with this process.
The agreement aims to address issues between the US and Iran.
The situation remains uncertain despite the agreement.
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A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region. The attack caused a fire at a sea terminal used for oil and gas exports. Ukraine also reported hitting other Russian military and energy targets far inside Russia.
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A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Krasnodar, Russia.
The strike damaged a Black Sea sea terminal in the village of Volna, which handles oil and gas exports.
Ukraine’s military also said it struck an oil preparation and pumping station in Russia’s Volgograd region.
Ukrainian forces hit Russian-occupied areas in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said long-range missiles hit a Russian military factory over 900 km from the front line.
The conflict front line, stretching over 1,000 km, remains mostly unchanged amid ongoing drone warfare.
Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to improve air defenses after previous Ukrainian strikes on Russian facilities.
Russia continues bombing Ukrainian regions, injuring civilians and damaging places like marketplaces.
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The United States and Iran are close to making a deal to end the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route. The agreement is expected to be signed soon, with talks to follow on details like Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief.
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister said the war-ending deal is closer than ever and may be finalized within 24 hours.
Recent fighting involved Iran firing at U.S. and Israeli forces and the interception of Iranian drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28, which has severely disrupted oil and gas shipments from the Persian Gulf.
A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 7.
The deal will include steps to reduce or remove Iran’s highly enriched uranium within 60 days after signing.
Iran wants to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but this conflicts with international law.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz aims to ease disruptions to global energy supplies and lower worldwide fuel and food prices.
The agreement is expected to include phased lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iran and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
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Iran will hold funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran starting July 4, with burial planned in Mashhad on July 9. The burial was delayed from March because of ongoing conflict and will include ceremonies in Tehran and the city of Qom.
Key Facts
Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, died in a joint US-Israeli air strike in February.
Funeral events will start in Tehran on July 4 and last three days.
There will be additional ceremonies in Qom on July 7.
Burial will take place in Mashhad on July 9, Khamenei’s hometown.
The burial was originally set for March but postponed due to the war.
The funeral start date coincides with the United States’ Independence Day.
Khamenei led Iran since 1989 after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died.
Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is reportedly becoming more involved as US-Iran talks continue.
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A military transport plane crashed in Assam, a region in northeastern India, during a normal flight. At least five people died, and rescue workers are retrieving victims from the site.
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The crash happened in Assam, India’s northeast area.
It was a military transport aircraft.
The flight was routine, meaning it was a usual scheduled trip.
At least five people on the plane died.
Rescue teams are working at the crash location to recover victims.
The cause of the crash is not mentioned.
Details about the number of people on board are not provided.
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Amy Piccoli was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer that had spread to her liver, despite having no symptoms. After chemotherapy and immunotherapy shrank her tumors, she became a candidate for a rare liver transplant, which was performed using a living donor, offering her a much better chance of survival.
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Amy Piccoli, a 39-year-old mother from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with late-stage colon cancer after a routine scan during a hospital visit.
She had no typical symptoms of colon cancer and no family history of the disease.
Her cancer spread to her liver, making surgery difficult for the liver tumors.
Chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy caused significant tumor shrinkage.
Recent research from Europe shows liver transplants for certain patients with colon cancer liver metastases can increase five-year survival rates up to 80%.
Only a few U.S. centers offer this liver transplant procedure, which requires strict criteria to select patients.
Piccoli was evaluated at Northwestern Medicine and found eligible for a liver transplant using a living donor.
A family friend donated a liver segment, and Piccoli underwent the transplant in December 2025.
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John Healey, the UK Defence Secretary, unexpectedly resigned, criticizing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's defence spending plans as unsafe. His exit raises questions about Starmer's leadership and the government's ability to manage defence funding and national security.
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John Healey resigned as UK Defence Secretary, citing concerns about inadequate defence funding.
Healey publicly stated that the Prime Minister’s decisions put the country at risk.
Healey is considered a loyal Labour politician, making his resignation a significant judgment on the government.
He accused Downing Street of being unwilling or unable to allocate sufficient money for defence.
The UK government had difficulty agreeing on how much extra money to announce for defence spending.
Healey demanded a clear date for reaching 3% of national income spent on defence, a target related to a previous NATO promise.
Healey tried to speak directly with Prime Minister Starmer about the issue but was delayed and ultimately ignored.
Many Labour MPs have expressed dissatisfaction with Starmer’s leadership, with some calling for him to quit.
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Crowds gathered to watch the Trooping the Colour parade, which celebrates King Charles III's official birthday. The Royal Family took part in the event, traveling in carriages and on horseback, and it ended with a flypast by the Red Arrows.
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The parade started from Buckingham Palace and went along The Mall to Horseguard's Parade.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla rode in a traditional carriage called an Ascot Landau.
The Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Duke of Edinburgh rode horses as royal colonels.
The Princess of Wales and her three children traveled by carriage.
About 400 musicians performed as part of the Massed Bands of the Household Division.
The Royal Family watched the Red Arrows flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Some dignitaries, including Sir Keir Starmer and Lady Victoria Starmer, attended the event.
King Charles wore the Grenadier Guards uniform that carried his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s cypher.
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Five Indian Air Force personnel died when their transport plane crashed during a routine flight in Assam, India. The Air Force is investigating the cause of the accident.
Key Facts
The crash involved an Antonov An-32 transport plane.
The accident happened in the Jorhat area of Assam state.
The flight was a routine mission at the time of the crash.
Five air force staff members were killed.
The Air Force is managing the crash site and conducting initial inquiries.
The An-32 fleet in India has about 105 aircraft used for transporting people and cargo.
The last major crash of this type of plane was in 2019, killing 13 people in Arunachal Pradesh.
Images of the crash site showed thick black smoke and a broken aircraft.
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The article discusses information related to a singer known as the "Life of a Showgirl" and hints at details about their wedding plans. It suggests that the singer has indicated where the wedding will take place.
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The singer is nicknamed "Life of a Showgirl."
There is talk about the location of the singer’s wedding.
The singer may have shared details about this wedding location.
The article focuses on wedding-related news connected to the singer.
The specific wedding location is implied but not directly stated in the text provided.
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Scientists mapped underground fungal networks called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which stretch across the Earth in vast webs that help plants get nutrients and store carbon. Their research showed these networks are longest in grasslands and shrinking in farmed areas, affecting how plants grow and how much carbon stays underground instead of warming the air.
Key Facts
Underground fungal threads total 110 quadrillion kilometers, enough to stretch nearly a billion times the distance between Earth and the sun.
These fungi connect with about 80% of the world’s plants, exchanging nutrients for carbon.
The networks store about 1 billion tons of carbon underground annually, helping slow climate change.
The study combined past research, soil samples worldwide, machine learning, and lab tests to map fungal distribution.
The fungi’s thin threads are smaller than human hair and can reach nutrients deep in the soil.
The densest fungal networks are found in grasslands; they are declining in agricultural areas.
The new global fungal map helps understand how these networks support plants and capture carbon.
Researchers used a robot with a camera to measure fungal thread size in lab conditions for more accurate data.
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A woman in the U.K. planned routine surgery was surprised to find out she was pregnant after a hospital pregnancy test, despite a negative home test the week before. Her surgery was canceled, and she is now 26 weeks pregnant and preparing to have the baby.
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Amy Christophers, 39, went to Duchy Hospital in Cornwall, England, for routine surgery on New Year’s Eve.
She had taken a home pregnancy test a week before that was negative.
The hospital performed a standard pregnancy test using her urine before surgery.
The hospital test came back positive, revealing she was pregnant.
The planned surgery was canceled because it was not urgent and she was advised to wait until after pregnancy.
Christophers had previously lost twins in 2019 and had struggled with conception.
She shared the news first with a friend, then with her partner, who was surprised.
She is currently 26 weeks pregnant and preparing for the new baby.
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A man in Yemen known as "Spider-Man" died after falling while climbing a 120-meter volcanic crater without any safety equipment. He was known for sharing videos of his risky climbs, and many people expressed sadness after his death.
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The man was known as Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, nicknamed Yemen’s "Spider-Man."
He was climbing the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater, which is 120 meters tall.
He did not use any climbing equipment during the climb.
He fell and died while making this climb.
He became popular for sharing videos showing his dangerous climbing attempts.
Fans and followers paid tribute to him after his death.
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A Japanese-American woman married a man she had never met in person through a group wedding ceremony organized by the Unification Church. She held his photograph during the ceremony and met him for the first time a week later in South Korea, where they faced language barriers and personal differences.
Key Facts
The woman was 20 years old when she married.
She participated in a mass wedding event led by Reverend Sun Myung Moon.
The ceremony involved over 3,000 couples.
Brides often married men they had not previously met or seen.
Her parents paid several thousand dollars to arrange the marriage.
She learned about her husband only three days before the wedding.
She met her husband for the first time in South Korea after the wedding.
They communicated with broken English, broken Korean, and hand gestures.
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Paris and the surrounding region will face major public transport disruptions during July and August 2026 due to planned infrastructure work. Key train and metro lines will be partly or fully closed, causing longer travel times, especially to popular places like Disneyland, Versailles, and Paris airports.
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Major construction will affect RER train lines A, B, C, D, and E, as well as several metro and tram lines in Paris and Île-de-France.
The RER A line will close certain sections, including Nation station and a part between Vincennes and Noisy-le-Grand Mont d’Est, requiring shuttle buses for Disneyland visitors.
The central section of RER B between Gare du Nord and the south, including the route to Charles-de-Gaulle Airport, will close from July 25 to August 16.
RER C will be suspended between Paris Austerlitz and Versailles Château Rive Gauche from July 15 to August 22, affecting access to the Palace of Versailles.
RER D lines between Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon will have partial closures and limited services in late July to mid-August.
RER E line will face major disruptions from July 11 to August 7 due to extension and modernization work.
Metro lines 4 and 5 will be busier as passengers shift routes, and five metro lines overall will run with limited service.
Travelers are advised to check transport apps and allow extra time for journeys, especially during evenings, weekends, and transfers.
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Eric Coultas was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a serious nerve disease, at age 33 after doctors initially missed early signs of his symptoms. His wife, Allie, is sharing their story to raise awareness about warning signs of ALS that doctors may overlook.
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Eric first felt weakness in his hands in January 2020.
Early doctor visits, some by video due to COVID-19, did not lead to thorough testing.
Eric experienced worsening symptoms including falling and muscle loss.
In November 2020, during a face-to-face exam, Eric was diagnosed with ALS.
ALS causes gradual loss of muscle control and has no cure; average survival is 2-5 years after diagnosis.
Despite the diagnosis, Eric pursued riding his motorcycle on a long trip before symptoms worsened.
Their young son Logan has been gradually told about his father’s illness over several years.
Eric’s family focuses on emotional support and making the most of the time they have together.
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Anti-immigrant riots recently took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in areas still divided along religious and political lines from past conflicts. The violence is linked to long-standing community divisions stemming from decades of sectarian unrest known as the Troubles, which officially ended with a 1998 peace agreement.
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Riots began after a video surfaced showing a stabbing incident involving a Sudanese man and a local Belfast man.
Violence occurred mainly in Protestant unionist neighborhoods, especially in "interface areas" separated from Catholic neighborhoods by fences.
Cars and houses were set on fire, and some minority ethnic families were forced to leave their homes.
Loyalist paramilitary groups, remnants from the Troubles, still have influence in Protestant areas but claim they did not organize the violence.
High youth unemployment and limited access to housing, healthcare, and education contribute to frustration in affected communities.
Belfast’s Catholic population has grown larger than the Protestant population since the Troubles ended.
Many residents feel their cultural identity is shrinking due to demographic changes and immigration.
Northern Ireland has one of the smallest proportions of ethnic minorities in the UK, roughly three percent of the population.
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