Spain and Italy have imposed temporary border checks on each other following a rise in migrant arrivals in Spain’s Ceuta area. The European Union says these border controls are short-term and will not affect the free movement of people within the Schengen zone.
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Spain started checking travelers from Italy because Italy had set similar checks.
The Italian checks were a response to more migrants arriving in Spain’s North African territory, Ceuta.
Spain says most of the migrants were quickly sent back.
Spain accused Italy of allowing ongoing irregular migration.
The European Union called the border checks temporary.
The EU said these checks should not disrupt free movement inside the Schengen area.
The leaders mentioned include Spain’s Pedro Sánchez and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni.
The dispute is part of broader migration issues within Europe.
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The United States government is putting pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), aiming to weaken or dismantle it because the US wants to avoid being held responsible for alleged crimes by its citizens. US officials, especially from the Republican Party, have opposed the ICC for many years, and recent US actions threaten the court’s future. Supporters of the ICC call on member countries to increase cooperation, encourage new members, and provide more funding to protect the court.
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The US has long opposed the ICC, worrying it could be held accountable for international crimes involving Americans.
Republican US officials, including John Bolton, Mike Pompeo, and Senator Marco Rubio, have led efforts against the ICC.
The US has imposed sanctions on ICC staff and threatened to weaken or destroy the institution.
Despite US pressure, global support for the ICC has grown, especially outside the United States.
Some countries, like Venezuela and Chad, have left the ICC after US influence.
ICC supporters want member states to cooperate more fully with investigations and enforcement.
Increasing the number of ICC member countries is encouraged to strengthen the court.
Providing more financial support to the ICC is seen as necessary for its continued operation.
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Nigerian security forces rescued 308 people who had been held captive by jihadist groups for six months in two locations in northwest Nigeria. This rescue operation is the largest conducted in a single day in the country’s history.
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308 Nigerians were freed after six months of captivity by jihadist groups.
The rescues took place in two separate locations in northwest Nigeria.
Nigerian security forces led the operation.
The government called it the biggest single-day rescue effort in Nigeria.
The freed individuals have started sharing their experiences of being held captive.
The event highlights ongoing security challenges in northwest Nigeria.
The rescue happened in early August 2026.
Jihadist groups have been active in causing kidnappings in that region.
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Ukraine said it did not send the drone that crashed near a gas pipeline in Bulgaria. Bulgarian officials said the drone looked like one used by Ukraine’s military and the incident happened near the Romanian border close to the Black Sea.
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A drone exploded near a gas pipeline in Bulgaria on Saturday.
Bulgarian authorities said the drone resembled those used by Ukraine’s military.
Ukraine denied targeting Bulgaria with the drone.
The drone crash site was in a field near Bulgaria’s border with Romania.
The area is close to the Black Sea, where Russia and Ukraine are fighting using drones.
The incident reflects ongoing drone conflicts in the region.
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Spain has started checking travelers from Italy at their border as a reply to Italy’s controls following a rise in migrants entering Spain’s region of Ceuta. The European Union says these border checks between Spain and Italy are temporary and will not affect the open travel zone in Europe known as the Schengen area.
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Spain began border controls on travelers coming from Italy.
This action is a response to Italy imposing similar checks first.
The dispute started after a spike in migrants arriving in Ceuta, a Spanish area in North Africa.
Spain says most of these migrants were quickly sent back.
Spain accused Italy of allowing ongoing irregular migration.
The European Union calls these border restrictions temporary.
The EU says the Schengen zone, where people travel freely, will not be affected long-term.
The issue involves migration problems between two European Union countries, Spain and Italy.
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Four Ugandan boxers disappeared after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, choosing not to return home with their team. Their phones were turned off before they vanished, and they are believed to have sought asylum or better training opportunities in the UK. UK authorities are investigating the situation, which is part of a known pattern of athletes not returning to their home countries after international sports events.
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Four Ugandan boxers— Ibrim Kemis, Emily Nakalema, Angel Katushabe, and team captain Nuhu Batte—did not board their flight back to Uganda after the Commonwealth Games.
The missing athletes reportedly planned to seek asylum in the UK due to better training facilities, though the team manager expressed no knowledge of any valid asylum grounds.
The boxers’ phones were turned off against team rules, and this was the first sign they might disappear.
They were initially believed to be staying at a Glasgow boxing gym but have since left Scotland.
A Pakistani boxer, Qudratullah, also disappeared by not boarding his return flight.
UK police and immigration officials are working together to assess and manage the situation.
This case adds to historic trends of athletes disappearing after big sports events in the UK, with dozens not returning in past Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
Experts note that athletes who defect often face challenges such as lifestyle issues, poor management, and unwise contracts after leaving their amateur sports programs.
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A woman named Sarah Watson stopped using the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera after learning it might be linked to benign brain tumors. Soon after, she experienced severe symptoms, including headaches and dizziness, leading to a hospital visit where she was diagnosed with a concussion and told her symptoms could be due to changes in hormone levels after stopping the injection.
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Sarah Watson used Depo-Provera, a birth control injection given every 12 to 13 weeks, for over two years.
She stopped the injection after hearing it might be linked to non-cancerous brain tumors called meningiomas.
Shortly after stopping, she had headaches, dizziness, nausea, tiredness, and fainted, resulting in a concussion.
Doctors initially thought her symptoms were anxiety, but later linked them to hormonal changes after stopping the injection.
Hormone levels take time to return to normal after stopping Depo-Provera, causing physical and emotional effects.
Symptoms during this time can include irregular bleeding, mood changes, and energy shifts.
There is no formal medical recognition of Depo-Provera withdrawal syndrome, but doctors acknowledge real symptoms caused by hormone shifts.
Sarah hopes to get an MRI to ensure there are no other health issues.
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Khalid al-Mihdhar was one of the 9/11 hijackers chosen by Osama bin Laden. Despite signs of suspicious activity and intelligence from the CIA, U.S. officials repeatedly missed detecting him, allowing him to enter and leave the United States multiple times before the attacks.
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Khalid al-Mihdhar was personally selected by Osama bin Laden as a pilot for the 9/11 hijacking plot.
Al-Mihdhar struggled in U.S. flight schools and left the country in mid-2000, which almost led to him being removed from the plot.
The CIA tracked al-Mihdhar’s movements abroad, including a trip to Malaysia where he met with other al-Qaeda members.
Despite having information about al-Mihdhar’s terrorist links, U.S. intelligence and immigration officials failed to place him on a watch list.
Al-Mihdhar reentered the U.S. in 2001 using a different Saudi passport with irregularities, but was not stopped by immigration.
He settled in San Diego along with other hijackers, attended flight schools briefly, and became involved with the local Arab community.
U.S. agencies such as the CIA, FBI, and State Department missed multiple chances to detect and stop al-Mihdhar before 9/11.
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A canine behavior expert explains that a quiet dog is not always calm or happy. Instead of focusing just on silence, dog owners should watch their pet’s body language to better understand how the dog feels.
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Quietness in dogs is a behavior, not a clear sign of their emotions.
A dog may be silent because it is calm, anxious, scared, tired, or unable to express itself.
Dogs communicate mainly through body language, like tail position, ear placement, and posture.
Calm dogs move freely, breathe normally, blink often, and engage with people or treats.
Dogs that have shut down may freeze, avoid interaction, keep their tail low, or look tense.
Signs of stress include lip licking, yawning, turning away, avoiding eye contact, and stiff tails.
Rescue dogs might seem calm when first adopted because they feel overwhelmed, not relaxed.
Experts advise owners to consider the whole dog’s behavior and situation, not just one sign.
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The upcoming Israeli election is seen as a critical decision not just about politics or security, but about the deep social divisions within Israel. The article explains how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used social and economic struggles to gain political support by dividing people into opposing groups.
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Israeli elections have traditionally focused on issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and security.
This election highlights growing social and economic divides within Israeli society.
The author is an Ethiopian Israeli who has experienced social inequality firsthand.
Netanyahu has used the idea of a “Second Israel” to create political support among disadvantaged groups.
Originally, “Second Israel” referred to specific ethnic and socio-economic groups.
Now, support for Netanyahu defines who is considered part of the “Second Israel.”
Netanyahu’s strategy channels anger away from government issues toward internal targets like the judiciary and media.
Critics say this tactic deepens social problems instead of solving them.
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British Columbia in Canada declared a state of emergency due to a fast-moving wildfire. More than 20,000 people had to leave their homes because strong winds spread the fire quickly, making it hard to control.
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A wildfire in British Columbia caused officials to declare a state of emergency.
The fire moved quickly because of strong winds.
Over 20,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes overnight.
Firefighters are facing major challenges to stop the fire.
The situation is ongoing, with efforts to control the wildfire continuing.
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Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates and is being extradited to Ireland under a high-security operation. He is expected to face charges for leading an organized crime group linked to drug and firearm trafficking and gang violence.
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Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the UAE in April and is being brought back to Ireland by an Irish government jet.
Irish authorities have prepared a bulletproof and bombproof van for his transfer, considering him a high-risk prisoner.
Kinahan will be taken to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin, a court without a jury designed for serious crimes.
The US Treasury Department described the Kinahan cartel as one of the world’s most dangerous criminal groups.
The US sanctioned Kinahan and his family in 2022 for their roles in leading the Kinahan organized crime cartel.
The cartel has been involved in a violent gang feud in Ireland responsible for at least 18 deaths.
Kinahan previously survived a murder attempt in 2016 during a shooting at a Dublin hotel.
The cartel is estimated to have made over €1 billion worldwide from drugs and weapons trafficking and is linked to multiple murders.
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South Africa marks 70 years since the 1956 Women’s Day protest when 20,000 women marched against laws restricting their freedom. Although the laws were not stopped then, the event inspired a strong women’s movement that helped improve women’s rights and political representation after apartheid ended.
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Women’s Day in South Africa is celebrated on August 9 to remember a major protest in 1956.
About 20,000 women marched against “pass laws” that would limit their movement like African men already experienced.
The protest was led by groups including the Federation of South African Women and the ANC’s Women’s League.
The march took place at the Union Buildings, the government seat in Pretoria.
The protest helped create a lasting women’s movement in South Africa.
After apartheid ended in 1994, women gained strong political representation, with nearly a third of parliament being women.
Women leaders later improved laws on reproductive rights, marriage, and protections for domestic workers.
The 1956 march showed how women faced both racial and gender discrimination but still fought for equality alongside men.
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Typhoon Dolphin is expected to hit China’s eastern coast overnight, causing heavy rain and strong winds. Over 1,600 flights have been cancelled, and around 500,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas as authorities prepare for floods and landslides.
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China’s National Meteorological Center issued its highest-level typhoon warning.
Nearly 1,400 flights were cancelled at Shanghai’s main airports, with additional cancellations in Hangzhou.
About 390,000 people were evacuated in Zhejiang province, more than 30,000 in Shanghai, and nearly 99,000 in Fujian province.
More than 200 ferry routes in Zhejiang and Fujian were suspended due to the storm.
The typhoon is expected to bring 250-500 mm (9.8-19.9 inches) of rain in parts of Zhejiang and heavy rain in other nearby provinces.
Typhoon Dolphin had already affected northern Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and ferry suspensions.
In Japan’s Okinawa region, the typhoon injured seven people and caused power outages for over 50,000 buildings.
The storm’s strongest winds could reach up to 162 km/h (101 mph) before it weakens over inland China.
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A 26-year-old woman in Connecticut discovered a mole on her leg was malignant melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer, after she noticed itching. She had surgery to remove the cancer and is now recovering and cancer-free.
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Chloë Bourgoin, 26, did not routinely check her skin and last had a skin check in 2018.
She noticed a new mole on her lower leg that started itching around late 2025.
Itching can be a symptom of melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer linked to pigment cells.
Melanoma often develops in sun-exposed areas and is the most common cancer in the U.S.
UV radiation from sunlight or tanning beds increases skin cancer risk, especially with childhood sunburns.
Bourgoin later learned her family has a history of melanoma, which increases risk.
She had a biopsy and surgery removing the mole and some healthy skin around it.
Post-surgery, she is cancer-free and recovering well, although part of her leg skin was removed.
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A fire broke out early Sunday at a Saudi Aramco oil facility in Jizan but has been put out, with no injuries reported. The Iran-backed Houthi group from Yemen said they attacked the site with a drone, but Saudi officials have not confirmed this.
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The fire occurred at a Saudi Aramco facility in Jizan, a coastal city on the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said the fire is now extinguished and the situation is under control.
No casualties or injuries were reported from the fire.
Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the facility.
The Houthis say the attack was in response to Saudi airspace violations over Houthi-controlled provinces.
Aramco’s chief said recent attacks caused some production delays but no major financial or operational damage.
The conflict involves the Houthis, Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and Saudi Arabia, with wider regional tensions involving Iran.
Saudi Arabia recently signed a defense agreement with Turkey and Pakistan amid ongoing conflicts in the region.
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Nagasaki held a ceremony to remember the anniversary of the US atomic bombing during World War II. The city’s mayor, Shiro Suzuki, said that people and nuclear weapons cannot live together peacefully.
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Nagasaki marked the anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
A memorial ceremony took place at Nagasaki Peace Park.
Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki stated that humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, known for her ultraconservative views, attended the ceremony.
The bombing of Nagasaki happened during World War II and caused significant destruction and loss of life.
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Nagasaki observed the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing with a ceremony at the Peace Park. The city’s mayor criticized the idea that nuclear weapons can prevent war and urged Japan to stick to its anti-nuclear principles, especially as the government considers strengthening its military.
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The atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killing about 70,000 people that year.
This bombing took place three days after the Hiroshima bomb, which killed about 140,000 people.
The mayor of Nagasaki called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" and said relying on them increases the risk of nuclear war.
Japan has three postwar principles that include not possessing or allowing nuclear weapons on its soil.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government plans to revise Japan’s defense policy to enhance offensive military power.
There is speculation that Japan might allow nuclear weapons on its territory, which would break its current non-nuclear stance.
Representatives from over 90 countries attended the anniversary ceremony in Nagasaki and observed a moment of silence.
The U.S. bombing led to Japan’s surrender on August 15, 1945, ending World War II.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked a Saudi oil refinery in Jazan using a drone, following Saudi drone incursions into Yemen. Iran issued new demands on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, requiring the U.S. to change its policies before allowing passage.
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The Houthis targeted an Aramco oil refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, with a drone attack.
Saudi Arabia reported a fire at the refinery but no casualties; the fire was quickly put out.
The attack was retaliation for Saudi drone flights over Yemeni provinces Hajjah and Saada.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. changes its behavior.
Iran demands the U.S. end threats, lift sanctions, withdraw from the region, and compensate for war damages.
The U.S. has not yet commented on Iran’s new demands regarding the strait.
The Pentagon is urging U.S. defense companies to quickly increase weapons production due to depleted missile stockpiles.
The conflict and tensions raise concerns about renewed fighting in Yemen and broader Middle East instability.
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Myanmar’s military-led government rejected ASEAN’s request to free detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi unconditionally and questioned the need for ASEAN’s special envoy. The government said it has reduced Suu Kyi’s sentence for humanitarian reasons but will only release her fully based on law.
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Myanmar's government is led by President Min Aung Hlaing, who took power in a 2021 coup.
ASEAN wants Myanmar to release Aung San Suu Kyi without conditions and supports a peace plan involving a special envoy.
The government allowed the Red Cross to visit Suu Kyi recently, the first outside contact in five years.
Suu Kyi is under house arrest in Naypyitaw, accused on charges her supporters say are politically motivated.
Myanmar’s government opposes the continuation of ASEAN’s special envoy after 2027.
President Min Aung Hlaing dismisses ASEAN's peace plan and says Myanmar responds to member countries individually.
Critics say Myanmar’s recent elections were unfair and meant to keep military control while pretending civilian rule.
The Philippines currently chairs ASEAN and calls for Suu Kyi’s complete release and more access to political prisoners.
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