A rare eastern imperial eagle named Feliks was captured by poachers in Syria and later rescued. After months of care at a wildlife center in Lebanon, the eagle was brought back to Serbia and released into the wild.
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Feliks is an eastern imperial eagle, a critically endangered species.
The bird was caught by poachers in Syria and held captive for months.
Poachers demanded a ransom, which Serbian conservationists refused to pay.
Feliks was cared for at a wildlife center in Beirut, Lebanon, for over six months.
Serbian peacekeepers transported Feliks back to Serbia on a military plane.
Feliks was monitored and recovered at the Palic Zoo before release.
Conservation efforts in Serbia have increased the eagle population from 1 to 29 pairs since 2017.
Experts will continue tracking Feliks to ensure his survival and adaptation in the wild.
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Libya has faced ongoing conflict and political divisions for over ten years, with two rival governments competing for power. A new US plan, supported by Turkiye, aims to unite the conflicting sides through a power-sharing agreement.
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Libya has two rival administrations with separate prime ministers and government seats.
The country has been in conflict and politically divided for more than a decade.
Previous international diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have not succeeded.
A new US-led plan proposes a power-sharing deal to unify Libya’s warring parties.
Turkiye is actively involved alongside the US in the diplomatic efforts.
Experts are discussing whether there is a chance for agreement or risk of further fighting.
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Sophia Laforteza, a singer in the girl group Katseye, announced she will take a break from the group to focus on her mental health. This is the second member to step away in less than six months, with the group continuing activities with four members.
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Sophia Laforteza is temporarily leaving Katseye due to mental health concerns.
Katseye’s label said her health and well-being are the top priority and she is receiving medical support.
Laforteza’s condition will be reviewed again in September.
Manon Bannerman, another member, took a similar break earlier this year to focus on her health.
Katseye formed in 2023 and was nominated for two Grammy Awards last year.
The group currently has four active members after two members stepped away.
Katseye members have received many online death threats since debuting.
The label said the members talked openly before deciding on Laforteza’s hiatus.
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New research shows that fertility decline after age 35 may be linked not only to egg quality but also to changes in the bacteria living in the uterus. Scientists found that certain helpful bacteria in the womb decrease with age, which could affect a woman’s ability to become pregnant.
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Fertility decline after 35 has traditionally been attributed to egg quality and ovarian reserve.
The new study looked at the uterine microbiome, the community of bacteria in the womb.
Researchers studied 149 women aged 20 to 45 who were being treated for infertility.
Younger women had more Lactobacillus bacteria, especially Lactobacillus gasseri, than older women.
Women who became pregnant had higher levels of these bacteria in their uterine lining.
Lab tests showed Lactobacillus gasseri has properties that protect uterine cells from aging.
In older mice, treatment with substances from Lactobacillus gasseri improved embryo implantation rates.
The findings suggest fertility support after 35 may need to focus on uterus health, not only eggs.
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Dan + Shay, the Grammy-winning country music duo, discussed their new album called "Young" and their upcoming North American concert tour in an interview on "Good Morning America." They talked about how they became more honest and personal in their music as a team.
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Dan + Shay are a country music duo who have won Grammy awards.
Their new album is titled "Young."
The duo aims to be more honest and personal in this album.
They have announced a tour across North America.
The interview took place on the TV show "Good Morning America" (GMA).
The article mainly covers music and entertainment news.
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The U.S. government has stopped requiring archaeological surveys for projects on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), a large area of submerged land off the U.S. coast. This change raises concerns among Native groups about the protection of their cultural artifacts and sacred sites as the government plans to develop space launch and recovery facilities there.
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Since March 2025, archaeological surveys are no longer mandatory for development projects on the OCS.
The Outer Continental Shelf covers 3.2 billion acres of underwater land extending up to 200 nautical miles from the U.S. coast.
Congress removed requirements to report cultural artifacts during project proposals on the OCS.
The Department of the Interior is considering space launch and recovery infrastructure on the OCS.
Native communities, like the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, fear loss of protection for sacred sites and artifacts underwater.
Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act used to require federal agencies to consider impacts on cultural sites, but revisions are reducing tribal consultation.
Some tribes plan to use treaty rights to protect affected lands, while others without formal recognition lack legal protections.
Local organizations like the Northwest American Indian Coalition represent tribes without federal recognition for these issues.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown rapidly, with more than 4,000 cases now reported. Other issues in Africa include water shortages in Gabon's capital due to low rainfall and broken pipes, as well as increased crocodile attacks near Lake Baringo in Kenya caused by rising water levels.
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Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have passed 4,000.
Gabon's capital is facing water shortages because of low rain and broken water pipes.
Rising water at Lake Baringo in Kenya is forcing people and crocodiles into closer contact.
This closer contact has caused more crocodile attacks on local communities.
These events highlight ongoing health and environmental challenges in parts of Africa.
The article mentions other topics but focuses mainly on the Ebola outbreak and related regional issues.
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The U.S. Department of Defense released 16 new videos showing unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This is the fifth set of videos made public, following a previous release about a month earlier.
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The Pentagon shared 16 new UFO videos on Friday.
These videos are part of a series of releases about UFOs.
This batch is the fifth group published by the Defense Department.
The earlier fourth batch was released about one month before.
The videos show unidentified flying objects that the military recorded.
The videos aim to provide more information about UFO sightings.
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The BBC asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino if he has support from South America's football organization, Conmebol. Infantino has been criticized for a plan to sell private shares of the World Cup, which he later stopped. He did not respond to the BBC’s questions while attending Colombia’s new president’s inauguration.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino was questioned by the BBC about his support from Conmebol, the South American football governing body.
Infantino faced calls to resign after trying to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
He abandoned the plan to sell these private stakes.
Infantino did not answer the BBC’s questions during the interview.
He was in Colombia for the inauguration of the new president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
The topic relates to controversy in international football leadership.
The news was published shortly after the events in Colombia.
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The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) plans to renew its contract with the US software company Palantir despite concerns about privacy and data protection revealed in a leaked internal audit. The audit highlighted poor risk management and a lack of clear data privacy rules, while some WFP staff worry about using Palantir's technology given its controversial military and immigration enforcement roles.
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The WFP manages a large biometric database called SCOPE, containing data on millions of aid recipients.
Palantir created a system called DOTS to help the WFP track humanitarian aid and manage supply chain data.
A leaked 2025 WFP audit found “inadequate risk management” and missing policies on data privacy related to Palantir.
Some staff fear that beneficiary data might be used to train Palantir’s software.
Palantir’s technology has been used by US authorities in immigration enforcement and military actions.
A 2026 cyberattack exposed sensitive data of aid recipients in Gaza, but WFP says this was separate from Palantir’s systems.
Despite concerns, the WFP is finalizing a five-year extension with Palantir.
Independent researchers warn this partnership may violate UN ethical principles and present a conflict of interest.
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Spain said it will start checking the documents of travelers coming from Italy after Italy began doing the same for people coming from Spain. The two countries, both in the European Union, disagreed after many migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s territory of Ceuta, causing tension over immigration policies.
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Spain will do border checks on travelers from Italy starting midnight Saturday until September 7.
Italy started border checks on travelers from Spain after a large number of migrants entered Ceuta, Spain’s territory in North Africa.
Italy suspended part of the Schengen visa-free travel deal with Spain for one month.
Spain called Italy's actions unfair and harmful to European unity.
Spain warned it would take equal actions against Italy if the border checks were not lifted by Sunday.
Italy’s government said it will not change its decision before August 15 due to concerns about security and new migrant waves.
Spain is watching for more possible migrant arrivals in Ceuta in mid-August.
The dispute highlights ongoing divisions in Europe over immigration.
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Gaza’s water systems have been badly damaged, making it hard for families to get clean drinking water. Problems like polluted wells and broken pipes raise the chance of sickness.
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Gaza’s water infrastructure has suffered serious damage.
Wells in Gaza are contaminated and unsafe for drinking.
Water networks and pumping stations have been destroyed or broken.
There are limited water treatment systems working in Gaza.
Families in Gaza are having trouble accessing safe drinking water.
Contaminated water increases the risk of disease in the area.
The report was made from Gaza City by Hani Mahmoud.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) released 15 prisoners to the M23 rebel group as part of a peace deal mediated by Qatar. The handover aimed to build trust between the parties and support a peaceful resolution to the conflict in eastern DRC.
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The DRC freed 15 prisoners and transferred them to the M23 rebel group in North Kivu province.
The transfer was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The handover took place after several months of negotiations on which detainees would be released.
Prisoners were moved from the government-held city of Beni, through Uganda, to the rebel-controlled area in Rutshuru Territory.
M23 rebels took control of key cities in North and South Kivu in early 2025.
The prisoner release was required by a peace agreement signed in September, mediated by Qatar.
Qatar welcomed the release as a step to improve trust and promote peace between the conflicting parties.
The DRC, the United Nations, and Western countries accuse Rwanda of supporting M23, but Rwanda denies these accusations.
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In Thetford, a town in Norfolk, there were several nights of protests and unrest targeting houses where asylum seekers were staying. Police reported violence against officers, property damage, and attempts to break into these homes, leading to some asylum seekers being moved for safety. Local residents and officials express concerns about safety, lack of consultation, and the spread of misinformation, while condemning criminal actions by protestors.
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Thetford experienced three nights of protests and disorder focused on homes housing asylum seekers.
Police officers faced violence, including being hit by a brick and bitten.
Windows were smashed, fences broken, and attempts were made to break into properties.
Asylum seekers were removed from some houses to protect them from unrest.
Local people worry about safety, especially near local schools and nurseries.
The unrest raised concerns about racism and the influence of far-right groups.
The local MP criticized the government for not consulting the community and allowing misinformation to spread.
This is the first time homes of multiple occupancy (HMOs) in England have been targeted in this way over asylum housing.
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In June 1973, a team of eight scientists used the Concorde 001 prototype to follow a total solar eclipse across Africa. Flying at more than twice the speed of sound, they managed to observe the eclipse for 74 minutes, far longer than the usual maximum of about 7.5 minutes on the ground.
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The Concorde 001 is a prototype of the famous supersonic passenger plane.
The total solar eclipse occurred on June 30, 1973, and passed over parts of Africa.
The Moon’s shadow during the eclipse moves very fast, over twice the speed of sound.
Flying at nearly 17 kilometers above Earth helped reduce atmospheric interference like humidity.
Pierre Léna, an astronomer, proposed using the Concorde to follow the eclipse for a longer observation.
The flight set a world record for the longest observation of a total solar eclipse, lasting 74 minutes.
The usual maximum time to observe a total eclipse from the ground near the equator is about 7.5 minutes.
The Concorde 001 prototype now resides at the National Air and Space Museum of France with a map showing the eclipse path.
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Recent Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed several people and injured many across multiple regions. Ukraine has responded by targeting key Russian economic sites, including a major e-commerce company’s facilities far from the frontline.
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At least six people were killed in Russian attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russian strikes also killed people in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Donetsk regions, with many wounded.
Russian-controlled Crimea suffered deaths due to a Ukrainian drone attack on an apartment building.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy visited Serbia to discuss economic ties and relations with the European Union.
Ukraine targeted Wildberries, a large Russian online retailer, with drone attacks causing fires and evacuations.
Kyiv has targeted at least 20 Wildberries sites since mid-July, claiming the company supports Russia’s war effort.
Ukraine reported strikes damaging 14 refineries, oil depots, aircraft, and airfields over 40 days.
Russia attacked several oil and gas facilities in eastern Ukraine and hit cargo ships and fuel storage in the Black Sea.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a new defense agreement where they promise to protect each other if any one of them is attacked. This pact aims to improve their security cooperation amid rising tensions caused by conflicts involving Iran in the Middle East.
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The agreement is called the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement."
It works like NATO, meaning an attack on one country is an attack on all three.
The pact does not publicly detail each country's exact military duties.
The deal comes as the Iran war creates more instability in the region.
Saudi Arabia has faced attacks from Iranian forces and groups allied with Iran.
The alliance intends to deter attacks and improve collective defense.
Besides Iran, the agreement is part of broader regional power competition involving Israel, the UAE, and India.
The pact reflects a move by these countries to rely less on the United States and build their own security partnerships.
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Winemakers in Europe, especially in France, are harvesting grapes earlier than usual due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. While warmer climates help new wine production areas in northern countries, experts say the overall wine-growing map has not drastically changed yet.
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French winemakers began harvesting grapes in August this year, earlier than the usual late September to November period.
Wildfires in southwestern France have destroyed over 40,000 hectares of land in 2026.
Rising temperatures are helping wine production in northern countries like England, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Scandinavian vineyards produce quality grapes but mostly serve their local markets without large exports.
Spain leads the world in vineyard area with 930,000 hectares but faces drying conditions threatening future wine production.
Experts warn parts of Spain may resemble deserts by 2050, risking vineyard areas.
French growers are adapting by harvesting at night to reduce grape damage from heat and oxygen.
Grapes this year have high sugar and low acidity levels, which may cause challenges during wine making.
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A doctor explained the early warning signs of postpartum psychosis, calling them "pink flags." These signs help identify this serious mental health condition after childbirth.
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Postpartum psychosis is a mental illness that can occur after giving birth.
A perinatal psychiatrist named Dr. Uruj Kamal Haider discussed how to spot early symptoms.
She refers to these early signs as "pink flags," which should prompt attention.
Recognizing these signs early can help with quicker diagnosis and treatment.
The information was shared on a CBS News segment called "Healthful."
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Several Latin American countries have recently elected conservative presidents who focus on fighting crime and improving the economy. These leaders include Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella, Peru’s Keiko Fujimori, and Argentina’s Javier Milei.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, supported by President Trump, will become Colombia’s president and aims to fight rebels and drug gangs.
De la Espriella plans to cancel peace talks with rebel groups and build large prisons similar to those in El Salvador.
Keiko Fujimori became Peru’s president in July 2026 and promises a strict approach to crime, including building new prisons and militarizing borders.
Fujimori is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, known for defeating a violent extremist group in the 1990s.
Javier Milei, known as “The Lion,” won Argentina’s presidency in 2023 and pledges to reduce government spending and control inflation.
These conservative wins have often followed concerns about crime, immigration, and slow economic growth.
Many new leaders have campaigns focused on law and order, economic reforms, and controlling migration.
This trend began growing after President Trump took office in the U.S. in January 2025.
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