President Donald Trump said that Iran has one last chance to make a peace deal with the United States. He warned that if Iran does not agree, it could face serious military consequences. The recent talks between the two countries are seen as a critical step in resolving tensions.
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President Trump called the current peace talks with Iran a “last chance.”
He warned that failure to reach a peace agreement could lead to “decapitation,” meaning a strong military strike.
The talks aim to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran.
These discussions are considered an important opportunity to avoid conflict.
The U.S. government is taking a firm stance in negotiating with Iran.
No final agreement has been announced yet.
Both sides are watching the talks closely to see if peace can be achieved.
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A landslide caused by heavy rain in Ethiopia’s Amhara region killed 14 people and injured seven during a religious ritual at a monastery. Rescue teams are still searching for missing people trapped under the debris.
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The landslide happened at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery around 7 a.m. during a holy water cleansing ceremony.
Fourteen people died, seven were injured, and others remain missing.
Massive rocks also fell from nearby mountains, making the disaster worse.
Eleven of the dead were buried at the monastery; others’ bodies were sent to their hometowns.
Seriously injured people were taken to Debre Birhan, about 70 kilometers away.
Experts from the local disaster office joined the search and rescue efforts.
Heavy rains and mudslides are common during Ethiopia’s rainy season, known as Kiremt (June to September).
Climate change and poor rural infrastructure increase the risk and impact of natural disasters in Ethiopia.
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The article discusses how public comments about a celebrity's appearance, especially weight changes, can cause harm. It uses singer Ariana Grande's recent announcement about stepping back from public life due to ongoing scrutiny as an example without speculating on her health.
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People often debate whether it is right to comment on others' bodies, especially celebrities.
Some believe staying silent might ignore signs of someone struggling with their health.
Ariana Grande said she will reduce her public appearances after her current tour.
She mentioned facing continuous public criticism as the reason for this decision.
Grande has not linked her break to any health issues like an eating disorder.
The article warns against guessing or speculating about someone's health based on their looks.
The discussion about Grande reflects a broader issue about public pressure on people in the spotlight.
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Ukrainian $400 Shrike drones are now being upgraded with AI systems from the US company Auterion. These upgrades allow the drones to automatically track and attack moving targets without GPS, making them more effective on the battlefield. Ukraine is receiving thousands of these improved drones funded by a $100 million contract from a European country.
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Ukraine uses Shrike drones costing about $400 each to destroy Russian vehicles and helicopters.
The US company Auterion developed AI-powered hardware and software to give these drones autonomous tracking.
The AI upgrades let drones identify and follow moving targets using only their onboard camera, without GPS.
Operators can manually pilot the drone to a target area, then activate autonomous mode to let the drone strike on its own.
The upgraded drones can continue their mission even if communication with the operator is lost.
Auterion’s AI system runs on an $18 microprocessor integrated into the drone’s flight control system.
Each upgraded Shrike drone costs about $2,000, still far cheaper than Western precision weapons costing millions.
A European country, reported to be Germany, funded a $100 million contract to deliver 50,000 AI-upgraded Shrike drones to Ukraine.
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More than 148,000 students in Scotland will receive their exam results on Tuesday starting at 8:00 AM. Results for various courses, including Nationals, Highers, and Advanced Highers, will be available by post and digitally through text and email for those signed up.
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Over 148,000 learners will get their exam results on Tuesday from 8:00 AM.
Results cover Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and vocational awards like Skills for Work.
Results will be posted by first-class mail; about 67,000 students will also get results digitally.
Grades for National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher range from A to D; lower Nationals use pass or fail.
A grade D is considered a pass with scores usually between 40-49%.
Support lines will be open from 8:00 AM with advice for students on their results and next steps.
Students who do not meet university or college offers can use a clearing process to find other places.
Grade appeals are allowed and commonly used by students each year.
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A new scientific review found that eating less protein may help some sedentary adults live longer and age more healthfully. The review looked at many studies in animals and humans and suggests that high protein diets might have negative effects for people who are not very active.
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The review analyzed over 350 studies on protein restriction and aging in animals and humans.
Reducing protein intake, especially certain amino acids, may improve metabolism and reduce cell damage.
The U.S. now recommends more protein intake for adults than in the past—about 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily.
Protein helps muscle growth and repair, especially for athletes and older adults who need to prevent muscle loss.
For sedentary people, eating more protein than needed might harm long-term health.
Protein restriction might activate similar biological pathways as calorie restriction, which is linked to longer life in animals.
Certain amino acids like methionine and branched-chain amino acids (isoleucine and valine) play important roles in these effects.
Most evidence comes from animal studies, but some human trials support the idea that lower protein diets can have health benefits.
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Benjamin Alire Sáenz, a Latino writer and poet known for exploring his life on the U.S.-Mexico border and LGBTQ+ themes, has died at age 71. He was the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner award and is best known for his novel "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe," which has been praised and also faced censorship.
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Sáenz died on July 28 in El Paso, Texas, after a long illness.
He was the first Latino winner of the PEN/Faulkner award for his story collection "Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club."
He wrote the young adult novel "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe," about two Mexican American boys falling in love.
The novel won awards for LGBTQ+ literature but was banned in some places like a Texas school district, Russia, and Belarus.
Sáenz was an ordained Catholic priest before leaving the order and coming out as gay.
He taught creative writing for many years at the University of Texas at El Paso and retired in 2016.
Sáenz’s new book "When the World Was Happy" is set to be published soon and is inspired by a family tragedy and recent school shootings.
Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda narrated audiobooks of Sáenz’s work and helped produce the 2023 film adaptation.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for stronger border security after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. EU interior ministers will hold emergency talks to discuss the situation and plan joint actions to manage irregular migration and improve border control.
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About 69,500 migrants have returned to Morocco after entering Ceuta, more than the initial estimate of 50,000.
The migrant crossing resulted in 72 deaths on the Spanish side and 11 deaths on the Moroccan side.
Italy temporarily suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain due to concerns over border security.
Finland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic supported suspending Spain's Schengen membership temporarily.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Ceuta is not part of the Schengen area and expressed concerns about some EU governments' criticisms.
Von der Leyen emphasized that protecting EU external borders is a shared responsibility and called for measures like physical barriers and better monitoring.
EU ministers will discuss cooperation with partner states, smuggling network dismantling, early warning systems, and strengthened migrant return processes.
Spain is working on an inflatable barrier to prevent illegal migration by sea following the crisis.
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Iran has used control over the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt global energy trade during a conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. This tactic causes economic pain worldwide and proves to be a powerful tool for Iran, possibly more effective and easier to use than nuclear weapons.
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Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy trade.
This disruption has caused widespread economic problems, including for U.S. consumers.
Iran threatened to close the strait during a past war with Iraq and made similar threats after the U.S. left the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's attacks on shipping use relatively cheap weapons and cause global economic consequences.
The U.S. has found it difficult to respond militarily to Iran’s tactics because they cause limited direct damage but have large strategic effects.
Iran’s success with these methods complicates U.S. efforts to negotiate with Tehran.
Experts say Iran’s control over the strait is more politically acceptable and harder to counter than a nuclear weapon would be.
Iran’s approach drains U.S. supplies of expensive weapons while Iran rebuilds cheaper ones quickly.
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The prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced that rapists, child sexual abusers, and groomers will not be released early from prison as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding. The early release plan has been delayed by one month, but some offenders, including domestic abusers and killers, will still be released early despite concerns from victims’ groups and police representatives.
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Rapists, child sex offenders, and groomers will be excluded from early release plans.
Early release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales has been postponed until October.
Domestic abusers and killers, including two men jailed for the killing of PC Andrew Harper, remain eligible for early release.
There are warnings from police, victim groups, and watchdogs that these releases could put women and girls at risk.
The early release rule changes allow prisoners serving 4+ years to be freed halfway through their sentence instead of two-thirds through.
Victims’ groups and officials argue that excluding domestic abusers from the ban on early release endangers victims.
Overcrowding predictions show prisons may be full by November, prompting the early release plan.
The government has not disclosed how many prisoners will be affected by these changes or future release plans.
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Thousands of migrants gathered on a beach in Ceuta, a small Spanish territory, seeking asylum. Many have spent several days there, facing hunger and thirst as authorities work to manage the large number of people.
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Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located in North Africa.
Thousands of migrants crossed the border and rushed onto a beach in Ceuta.
Many migrants have been waiting for several days to apply for asylum.
Migrants faced hunger and thirst while waiting on the beach.
Authorities are trying to manage the situation and provide aid like water and drinks.
The situation arose after a sudden large group attempted to enter Ceuta.
Ceuta is an entry point for migrants seeking to enter Spain and the European Union.
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Israeli officials say they will only withdraw their military from Gaza if Hamas fully disarms, meaning giving up all weapons. This standoff affects a peace plan brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which proposes Israeli withdrawal and security to be managed by an international force and a new Palestinian police.
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Hamas stated it is ready to disarm, which means giving up all weapons.
Israeli government officials say they will not leave Gaza unless Hamas completely disarms.
Hamas wants Israeli troops to leave Gaza before it gives up its weapons.
The peace plan is sponsored by President Donald Trump and aims to end the conflict in Gaza.
The plan includes Israel withdrawing its military from Gaza.
After withdrawal, an International Stabilization Force (ISF) would handle security.
A new Palestinian police force would also help maintain security in Gaza.
The disagreement between Israel and Hamas complicates the plan’s implementation.
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A tropical tiger shark was caught off the coast of Massachusetts, an unusual sight since these sharks normally live in warmer southern waters. Scientists say this may be a sign that ocean temperatures are rising due to climate change, allowing tropical species to move north.
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Two brothers caught a juvenile tiger shark off Falmouth, Massachusetts, in late July 2026.
Tiger sharks usually live in warm waters like the Caribbean Sea, not in northern New England.
The shark caught was about five feet long; adult tiger sharks can grow over 15 feet and weigh up to 1,400 pounds.
Tiger sharks eat many types of sea life and sometimes man-made objects.
Scientists have noticed more young tiger sharks appearing in northern waters in recent years.
Warmer ocean temperatures are making northern areas more suitable for tropical sharks.
Other sea creatures, like great white sharks and black sea bass, are also moving north due to warmer seas.
Increased sightings of great white sharks in New England are linked to more seals, their main food.
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A man opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven before taking his own life. Police say he acted alone and are still investigating what caused the shooting.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho.
The shooter was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
Three people died and seven others were wounded in the attack.
The shooter killed himself after the attack.
Police believe he acted alone and are investigating his motive.
An off-duty state trooper and a civilian fired at the gunman to stop him.
One of the people killed was an In-N-Out employee, according to the company owner.
Several victims were treated in the hospital; some have been released, others remain in stable or critical condition.
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Hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children are stuck in Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after a large group of migrants crossed the border from Morocco. Many children are traumatized, some lost family members at sea, and local facilities are overcrowded.
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Around 3,000 to 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta after a large influx from Morocco.
Over 800 of these migrants are unaccompanied minors, meaning they are children without adults.
A 17-year-old girl reported losing her 8-year-old brother at sea and being separated from her mother.
Spanish law requires that unaccompanied migrant children receive special protection and care.
Most Moroccan adults who arrived returned home or were sent back by police.
Migrants from other countries, like Sudan, Gaza, Afghanistan, and several African nations, are also in Ceuta.
The migrant center in Ceuta only holds 600 people but is overcrowded.
Many migrants lack enough food and must sleep outdoors while hoping to reach mainland Europe across the sea.
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Fighting has resumed near the border region of Tigray, causing hundreds of people to flee their homes. This is the most serious outbreak of violence in the area since 2022.
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The fighting occurred near the border of the Tigray region.
Hundreds of residents have left the area due to the violence.
This is the worst fighting in Tigray since 2022.
The Tigray conflict involves complex regional and ethnic tensions.
The renewed clashes raise concerns about stability in northern Ethiopia.
The situation is part of ongoing conflicts affecting the Horn of Africa.
Humanitarian aid access may be affected by the fighting.
The article also mentions other unrelated Africa news, such as Nigeria investigating drug cartel links and a Cape Verdean athlete joining a Chilean soccer club.
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Scientists studied ancient human remains from different cultures to learn more about their deaths and lifestyles. They found that an Incan sacrificial boy died from a blow to the head, not freezing, and some ancient Egyptian princesses buried with weapons were likely skilled archers.
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Incan child sacrifice often involved making long pilgrimages to mountain sites.
A re-examined Incan boy’s remains showed blunt force trauma from a mace caused his death.
The boy’s body had signs of walking long distances and having eaten before dying.
Two other Incan children once thought to be strangled likely died differently, with no evidence of broken neck bones.
Ancient Egyptian princesses buried at Dahshur were found with weapons and probably used them skillfully.
Researchers used bone studies, X-rays, and material analysis to study the princesses’ remains.
Some princesses had strong upper-body muscles, supporting the idea they were trained archers.
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Survivors of a fire on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 have returned to port. At least five people died in the accident, and rescuers are still looking for others missing from the ferry, which probably had more passengers than the official count.
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The ferry involved is named Mutiara Sentosa 2.
A fire broke out on the ferry, causing deaths and injuries.
At least five people have died so far.
The number of passengers was likely higher than the official list showed.
Indonesian rescuers continue to search for missing passengers.
Survivors have safely returned to the port.
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Europe is experiencing a record-breaking hot and dry summer, causing large wildfires in Greece and France and the driest July in nearly 200 years in the UK. Firefighters are battling fires near Athens and Bordeaux, while drought conditions affect Wales and England.
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Wildfires are burning west of Athens, Greece, with more than 1,000 people evacuated.
A helicopter crash fighting the fires killed two crew members and injured two others.
Firefighters in France are working to control a large wildfire near Bordeaux covering an area four times the size of Paris.
July was the driest month recorded in England and Wales in almost 200 years.
Over half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought.
The wildfires in Greece began partly due to a faulty power line from a wind farm, leading to arrests for negligent arson.
Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, increasing the risk of wildfires and drought.
Strong winds have worsened the fires in southern Greece, damaging homes and farms and closing highways.
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Several people unrelated to the death of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Mississippi college student, have been charged with making threats to public officials involved in the case. The circumstances of Wells’s death, which remains under investigation, have caused social tension and calls for transparency.
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Nolan Wells died in July after a boat trip to Horn Island off the Mississippi Gulf coast with friends.
Wells was Black; the three friends he was with were white, raising questions about racial motives.
Michelle Francine Edwards from Ohio was charged with making threatening phone calls to Mississippi officials.
Edwards allegedly threatened officials multiple times, causing a building lockdown and bomb search.
Joseph Alfredo Vasquez Dumarce from California was charged with threatening a chancery judge involved in the case.
An independent autopsy funded by Colin Kaepernick found the cause of death “undetermined” and noted missing neck tissue and red marks.
Civil rights leaders, including Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton, have called for answers and justice.
An online fundraiser has raised about $94,000 to help defend some of Wells’s friends legally.
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