Hungary has shut down its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River’s water level fell to a record low. This was caused by long heatwaves and droughts in Europe, which also led to an energy crisis.
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Hungary’s only nuclear power plant stopped operating for the first time due to low water in the Danube River.
The Danube River level dropped to a record low because of ongoing drought and extreme heat.
The nuclear plant uses water from the Danube to cool its systems.
Europe is experiencing long heatwaves and droughts that affect energy production.
These weather conditions have triggered an energy crisis in the region.
The shutdown is linked to climate change impacts in Europe.
The news was reported on August 2, 2026.
The situation highlights challenges in relying on natural water sources for energy needs.
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Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, started a strike on Sunday over pay disagreements. The strike led to the cancellation of over 300 flights, affecting travel in Canada during a long weekend.
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The strike involves 4,400 WestJet flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
The dispute focuses on how flight attendants are paid for work done while still on the ground.
The union says some ground work is unpaid; the airline says flight attendants are paid through a "credit hour" system.
WestJet offered a new pay proposal including hourly rates for all pre- and post-flight work and a wage increase, which the union rejected.
The strike affects WestJet flights using Boeing 737s and 787s, causing cancellations and refunds.
Flights operated by WestJet Encore (using Q400 planes) and partner airlines are not affected.
Air Canada flight attendants had a similar strike last year, lasting three days over pay for groundwork.
WestJet is trying to keep communication open with the union to reach an agreement and resume normal operations.
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A truck bomb exploded near a police station in Colombia close to the Venezuela border, injuring 14 people. The Colombian government blamed rebel groups for the attack, which occurred just days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is set to take office.
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A truck bomb exploded near a police station in Colombia.
The explosion wounded 14 people.
The attack happened near the border with Venezuela.
Colombia’s government blamed rebel groups for the bombing.
This occurred less than a week before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office.
President-elect Espriella plans to stop the current government’s peace talks with armed groups.
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A small sightseeing plane crashed in Peru shortly after takeoff, killing all 13 people on board. The victims included 11 foreign tourists and 2 crew members. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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The plane was carrying 13 people in total.
Out of the 13, 11 were foreign tourists.
There were 2 crew members on board.
The crash happened soon after the plane took off.
The exact cause of the crash is not yet known.
Peruvian investigators have started looking into what caused the accident.
The plane was used for sightseeing tours.
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Spain has built a 500-meter sea barrier at Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. At least 67 migrants died trying to cross, and the European Union will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.
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Ceuta is a Spanish territory located on the northern coast of Africa, next to Morocco.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta earlier this week.
At least 67 migrants died during the border crossing attempt.
Most migrants who crossed have returned to Morocco.
Spain installed a 500-meter-long sea barrier between Ceuta and Morocco.
The migration event sparked a new debate about immigration in Europe.
The European Union will hold an emergency video conference on Tuesday to discuss the migration issue.
Spanish and European leaders are involved in discussions about the incident.
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Most of the 224,000 people evacuated because of large wildfires in France have been allowed to go back home. However, a wildfire in the Var region reignited recently, causing nearly 2,500 people to be evacuated again overnight.
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Over 224,000 people were evacuated due to major wildfires in France.
Most evacuees have now been permitted to return home.
A wildfire in the southeastern Var department flared up again after being controlled for three days.
Due to the fire flare-up in Var, about 2,500 people had to evacuate overnight.
The Gironde wildfire was the largest in France in more than 70 years and was recently contained.
Firefighters continue to face risks despite progress in controlling the fires.
The wildfires have affected wildlife and important regions like France’s famous Bordeaux wine area.
The French army is assisting in firefighting efforts using drones and bulldozers.
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Wildfires are spreading across Greece during a very hot summer in Europe. These fires are linked to dry and hot weather caused by human-made climate change.
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Europe is experiencing a very hot summer with record heat-related deaths in several countries.
Greece is dealing with wildfires that continue to spread near Athens.
Dry, hot conditions, described as "tinderbox," are causing large fires in Spain, France, and other parts of Europe.
Human-made climate change is making summers hotter and increasing wildfire risks.
Other recent events in Europe include missile attacks in Kyiv and migrant crises in Spain.
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President Donald Trump said he canceled a planned attack on Iran because an agreement was close. However, his changing statements are causing confusion and frustration in Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced he stopped a planned military attack on Iran.
He said a deal with Iran was nearly completed.
The announcement caused uncertainty in Iran.
Iran is frustrated by the mixed messages from the US.
The news was reported from Tehran by a journalist from Al Jazeera.
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Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza killed at least eight people, including a husband and wife, an elderly man, and a child. These attacks happened after Hamas said it agreed to a stage in a deal aimed at ending the conflict.
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At least eight people were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza overnight.
An Israeli military helicopter hit an apartment, killing a husband and wife.
Another strike killed an elderly man and a child.
Earlier strikes on Saturday killed at least seven people and damaged hospital medical supplies.
Hamas said it agreed to a latest stage in a deal to end the war.
The Gaza Strip has been the site of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The attacks followed diplomatic efforts involving the United States and President Donald Trump.
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A homemade bomb exploded near a restaurant in central Moscow, killing three people and injuring 21. The blast occurred when a woman carrying the device was stopped by a security guard at the restaurant entrance.
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The explosion happened around 8 pm local time in central Moscow.
Three people died: the woman with the bomb, a security guard, and a visitor inside the restaurant.
The restaurant was hosting a private event at the time of the explosion.
Russian authorities have not confirmed who the intended target was.
Russian independent media suggest a military official may have been the target.
The attack is thought to be connected to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In recent years, several high-ranking Russian military officials have been killed near Moscow, with the Kremlin blaming Ukraine.
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Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has asked countries around the world to unite to stop a possible invasion of Cuba by the United States. This appeal was made during his last official trip abroad before ending his term.
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Gustavo Petro is the outgoing president of Colombia.
He made this call for international support to prevent a US invasion of Cuba.
The statement was made during Petro’s final official trip outside Colombia.
Petro warned about the possibility of the United States invading Cuba.
He asked the global community to show solidarity and help stop this.
This appeal focuses on preventing conflict involving the US and Cuba.
The timing is near the end of Petro’s presidency in Colombia.
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The Queensland government has shared new ideas for a park area around the 2032 Olympic stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park. While the government promises to keep most green space, critics say the plans lack important details about parking, roads, and transport needed for big crowds.
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The stadium will have 63,000 seats and be oval-shaped.
Two-thirds of Victoria Park’s green space will be preserved after construction.
A new national aquatic center is planned nearby.
The plan includes two pedestrian bridges over a busy road that splits the park from the city.
Part of the park’s football fields will be flooded to expand a wetland called York’s Hollow.
A public amphitheater will be built near the stadium.
Some local groups and First Nations people are concerned about losing parkland and harming a culturally important area.
Critics say the concept images do not show how things like parking, roads, and public transport connections will work.
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Anton Honchanka was one of many children evacuated from Belarus after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. In 1999, at age 11, he came to Wales as part of the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline program, where he lived with host families who supported him during his stay.
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The Chernobyl disaster happened in 1986 in Ukraine, releasing radioactive material across Europe.
Children like Anton from Belarus were evacuated to improve their health due to radiation exposure.
The Chernobyl Children's Lifeline program brought over 56,000 children to the UK for medical and humanitarian aid.
Anton arrived in Wales in 1999, living first with one host family and then with Peter and Linda Amoss in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Despite language differences, Anton and his hosts formed close bonds through shared activities like playing and shopping.
Anton returned to Belarus after a month but remained grateful and remembers Wales and its people fondly.
His story reflects ongoing challenges in Belarus during a time of political control and economic difficulties.
2026 marked 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster, a reminder of its lasting effects across Europe.
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An investigation is underway following the death of a man connected to the Oscar-winning actor and his fashion designer girlfriend. The news report explores whether the death involved foul play.
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The deceased is the son of an Oscar-winning actor.
The deceased was in a relationship with a fashion designer.
The death occurred at Soho House, a known private club and hotel.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances around the death.
It is not yet clear if the death was due to murder.
The report is part of a "48 Hours" news investigation.
The investigation includes interviews and evidence review.
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A homemade bomb exploded at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, killing three people and injuring 21 others. The attacker, a woman trying to bring the bomb into the restaurant, died in the blast along with a security guard and a customer. Authorities are still investigating the incident.
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The explosion happened at a restaurant in Kudrinskaya Square, Moscow.
Three people died: the woman carrying the bomb, a security guard, and a restaurant patron.
Twenty-one people were injured in the blast.
The bomb was homemade.
The woman attempted to bring the explosive device into the restaurant but was stopped by security.
The security guard refused to allow her entry before the device exploded.
Russia’s national anti-terrorism committee confirmed it was a bombing.
The Moscow Investigative Committee is investigating the attack.
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A shooting happened at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon. At least three people died and several others were hurt. The suspect fired shots into a vehicle before being killed.
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The shooting took place at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
It happened on a Saturday afternoon.
At least three people were killed in the incident.
Several other people were injured.
Video showed the suspect firing multiple shots into a vehicle.
The suspect was killed by police or another party at the scene.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel will pause new military strikes on Iran if a quick deal is made to end the ongoing conflict. The deal would require Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz and stop its nuclear threat. Iran has not responded publicly to this announcement.
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President Trump said the US and Israel agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran.
The pause depends on reaching a rapid deal to end months of conflict.
The deal calls for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz completely.
The deal also requires Iran to stop its nuclear threat.
Israel supports working with the US to finalize this agreement.
No immediate public response came from Iran regarding the announcement.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil shipments.
The announcement was shared by President Trump on social media on August 2, 2026.
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Three siblings from Gaza, Sama, Abdullah, and Nada Musa, passed their high school Tawjihi exams with high scores despite the ongoing war and destruction in Gaza. Their success reflects strong family support, dedicated teachers, and the determination of students facing harsh conditions caused by the conflict.
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Sama scored 97.5%, Abdullah 94.6%, and Nada 94.4% on their Tawjihi exams.
Abdullah and Nada have physical disabilities and received private teachers at home.
Over 89,000 students took the Tawjihi exams this year in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza.
About 1,100 students expected to take the exams this year were killed in the conflict.
More than 97% of schools in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed during the past two years of war.
Around 92% of Gaza's education facilities need major repairs or rebuilding to function properly.
Thousands of homes and schools have been destroyed, and access to educational supplies is blocked.
Teachers continue working under difficult conditions to help students prepare for exams.
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Ukraine has started using drones to attack targets in Russian-occupied areas, including Crimea. These drone strikes aim to damage power infrastructure and disrupt Russian control, marking a new phase in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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Ukrainian forces use drones to strike Russian targets, especially in Crimea and occupied parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson provinces.
The drones can carry 50-100 kg of explosives and fly long distances, some capable of reaching deep into Russian territory.
On July 21, Ukrainian drone strikes hit 14 electricity stations, aiming to cut power and disrupt supply lines in occupied territories.
The Ukrainian drone attacks happen regularly as part of a campaign called the Crimean “switch off.”
Russia has been conducting nightly missile attacks on Ukrainian cities since 2022, including the use of Iranian-made drones and missiles.
Ukraine has developed its own drone manufacturing industry, building many of the drones used in these strikes inside the country.
The Ukrainian drone unit involved is called the 414th Separate Unmanned Strike Aviation Brigade, also known as Magyar’s Birds.
The ongoing drone warfare shows a shift from traditional ground battles to technology-driven conflict.
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Dry and hot summers in Europe are causing serious problems for Dutch dikes and river traffic in Germany. The drought is making the dikes weaker and slowing cargo ships on the Rhine River, while farmers worry about smaller crop yields and higher prices.
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Hot, dry weather is drying out Dutch dikes, which help keep low-lying land safe from flooding.
The dikes are made of peat, which weakens when it dries out, increasing the risk of leaks or water flowing through.
Volunteers regularly check about 100 kilometers of dikes near The Hague for damage.
So far, no major damage has been found, but monitoring continues into the fall.
The drought has lowered water levels in major European rivers like the Rhine and Danube.
Cargo ships on the Rhine must carry less freight or risk getting stuck in shallow water.
Farmers are facing restrictions on watering their crops and expect smaller harvests and rising food prices.
Some houseboats are left sitting on dry riverbeds because of the low water levels.
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