A wildfire has been burning for two weeks in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, destroying about 10 square miles of land including moorland and forest. Firefighters, volunteers, and helicopters are still working to control the fire, and cooler weather or rain is hoped to help stop it.
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The wildfire started near Glenmore village on 15 July 2026.
About 10 square miles (25 square kilometers) of land including moorland and forest have burned.
The fire has severely damaged RSPB Scotland’s Loch Garten Nature Reserve, home to 5,000 species.
More than 500 firefighters, supported by volunteers and helicopter water drops, have been fighting the fire.
Police Scotland declared the event a "major incident" due to its size and impact.
The fire has caused evacuations of nearby residents and campsites.
Hot spots remain in the peat soil that can reignite with wind.
It may take weeks before the fire is completely extinguished.
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President Donald Trump has imposed higher tariffs on some Canadian products, including items previously protected by a trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico. This move reflects a shift in US-Canada relations, with tariffs seen as economic pressure rather than military action, significantly affecting Canadian politics and trade.
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Canada was initially protected from Trump’s April 2025 tariffs by an existing US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
The US has refused to renew this trade deal for another 16 years, making it subject to annual review.
The White House recently announced tariffs up to 50% on select Canadian goods, higher than those imposed on other countries.
President Trump mentioned economic pressure as a tool instead of military force regarding his talks about annexing Canada as a 51st state.
Canada’s political response favored the Liberal party and Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is viewed as better able to handle US pressure.
Canada’s economy is uneven, with Ontario and Quebec relying on manufacturing and the western provinces focusing on exporting natural resources like oil.
The recent tariffs mainly harmed Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, which have been more critical of Trump, while Alberta and Saskatchewan were less affected.
Canada’s dependence on the US for trade and defense is a major factor in how these tariff policies impact the country.
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The article discusses how the health of the gut, or digestive system, is connected to the brain and can affect diseases like depression, anxiety, and Parkinson’s. Dr. Trisha Pasricha explains how food can help treat illnesses and talks about topics like irritable bowel syndrome, the effects of hormones and antibiotics on digestion, and a current Cyclospora disease outbreak.
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Many diseases may be linked to gut health.
Food can play a role as a form of medicine in treating some diseases.
Women are more likely than men to have irritable bowel syndrome.
Hormones and antibiotics affect the digestive system.
There is an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that affects digestion.
Dr. Trisha Pasricha is an expert on the connection between the gut and brain.
The discussion about gut health appeared on a CBS News show called Healthful.
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Russian propaganda has suddenly changed its message as the situation in Ukraine worsens for Russia. This shift shows a new way of presenting information about the conflict.
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Russia is currently facing difficulties in the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian propaganda efforts have altered their usual messages.
The change in propaganda reflects Russia's response to the worsening situation.
Propaganda is information spread to influence people's opinions.
The new narrative may aim to adjust public perception inside Russia.
This shift shows how countries can use media to shape views during conflicts.
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Nepal’s tiger population has grown by about 20 percent over four years, reaching an estimated 429 tigers. This increase is seen as a conservation success, though it has also led to more tiger attacks on local people.
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Nepal’s tiger numbers rose from 355 in 2022 to an estimated 429 in 2026.
The tiger population has increased by about 5 percent each year.
The survey covered over 7,300 square kilometers of tiger habitat in Nepal’s southern plains.
More than 3,600 motion-sensitive cameras were used to track and identify individual tigers.
Nepal has secured tiger habitats, helping to protect and grow the population.
Between 2019 and 2023, at least 38 people were killed in tiger attacks in Nepal.
Nepal met its goal of doubling tiger numbers by 2022, having increased from about 121 tigers in 2009.
Conservation officials emphasize the need for programs that help people and tigers live safely together.
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The UK is trying to form a naval group to protect ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US and Saudi forces have attacked an Iraqi militant group linked to Iran as the conflict in the Middle East expands.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway where many ships pass through.
The UK wants to create a coalition of navies to secure this area.
US and Saudi forces struck an Iraqi militant alliance on July 29, 2026.
This militant group is connected to Iran and its allies.
The war in the Middle East is growing beyond Iran to include its proxy groups.
Recently, there was a brief pause in direct US attacks on Iran.
Iran's allies in Yemen and other places are getting more involved in the conflict.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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A climate scientist from Belgium says Europe’s recent heatwave shows the continent’s climate is changing in a big way. He warns that while it is not too late to act, the world must urgently reduce fossil fuel use and prepare for more extreme heat, wildfires, and health problems caused by climate change.
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Europe has experienced a strong heatwave, showing the climate is changing steadily.
The scientist says the world has not yet passed a “point of no return” but action cannot be delayed.
Extreme heat, wildfires, and public health issues are clear signs of climate change effects.
Current government efforts are too weak and do not match the urgency shown by science.
Societies need to adapt to unavoidable climate changes and also reduce fossil fuel use quickly.
The goal is to become stronger against impacts already happening while preventing worse damage.
Spain and France are among countries dealing with wildfires linked to the heat and drought.
The expert calls for combining prevention of future problems with managing current effects.
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Large wildfires have damaged forests in France, forcing many wild animals like deer to flee. Volunteers are searching the burned areas to find and help injured animals recover.
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France has experienced huge wildfires in recent weeks.
Wild animals, including deer, have been scared and displaced by the fires.
Smaller animals and insects important to ecosystems have been heavily affected.
Groups of volunteers are actively looking for surviving animals in the affected forests.
These volunteers work to rescue and care for injured wildlife.
The wildfires are part of a larger environmental crisis spreading across the region.
Social media has shared many images of animals escaping the fire.
The fires and heatwaves are making firefighting efforts more difficult in parts of France.
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French DJ and musician Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, was found dead at his home in Paris at the age of 50. He was famous for his 2010 song "Nightcall," which featured in the movie Drive and was recently performed at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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Kavinsky’s real name was Vincent Belorgey.
He passed away at his home in Paris at age 50.
His 2010 track "Nightcall" became popular through the film Drive starring Ryan Gosling.
"Nightcall" became the most Shazamed song in one day after the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Culture Minister Catherine Pégard publicly praised Kavinsky’s impact on French culture.
Police say no suspicious signs were found at his home; a stroke is being considered as a possible cause of death.
Kavinsky started his career in the early 2000s and worked with French electronic music artists like Daft Punk.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, a new version of "Nightcall" was performed by Belgian singer Angèle, Kavinsky, and the band Phoenix.
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Russia's security agency charged Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, with helping terrorism and asked for his international arrest. Russian authorities accused Telegram of allowing channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and terrorists to plan attacks in Russia, leading to restrictions on the app.
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Pavel Durov, creator of Telegram, was charged with aiding terrorism by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
The FSB says Telegram failed to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and terrorist groups.
Russian officials claim a Telegram chatbot recruited young Russians for attacks against law enforcement.
Telegram is officially based in Dubai, and Durov holds French and UAE citizenship; he lives outside Russia.
If found guilty, Durov could face life in prison in Russia.
Russia has blocked or restricted many foreign internet services to control online information.
Telegram’s earlier attempts to avoid Russian restrictions included denying charges accusing it of limiting free speech.
Russia promotes a domestic app called MAX, which lacks strong privacy protections and complies with government surveillance requests.
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A large wildfire in the Gironde area of southwest France has burned 42,000 hectares and caused over 220,000 people to evacuate. Firefighters are working to control the fire, but a new heatwave with very high temperatures is making the situation more difficult.
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The wildfire is located in the Gironde department in southwest France.
So far, 42,000 hectares of land have been burned by the fire.
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated, including about 57,000 near Bordeaux overnight.
On July 28, there were about 14 cases of burnt areas catching fire again.
Firefighters continue to fight the fire, which is currently stable but still dangerous.
A heatwave with very high temperatures is hitting the region, making firefighting harder.
This wildfire is one of the worst France has ever faced.
Authorities are closely watching the situation due to the hot weather conditions.
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A woman’s mother experienced unusual pain in the roof of her mouth and extreme tiredness, which turned out to be signs of a heart attack. Thanks to knowledge gained at a heart health event, she went to the emergency room quickly, received life-saving treatment, and survived.
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The mother had pain in the roof of her mouth and severe fatigue before going to the hospital.
Doctors discovered she was having a heart attack and performed emergency surgery.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
Many women do not recognize heart attack symptoms because they can be subtle and different from common chest pain.
Symptoms can include jaw pain, toothache-like pain, and unusual tiredness.
Only 44% of women know heart disease is their greatest health risk.
The author hopes sharing this story will help others recognize warning signs and seek help early.
Awareness and quick action can save lives, especially for women who may experience less typical heart attack symptoms.
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The US military intercepted all Iranian missiles launched at US forces in the Middle East and worked with Saudi Arabia to strike militia sites in Iraq. These attacks ended a short pause in fighting between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Trump in Washington for talks.
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Iran fired ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.
The US military said all Iranian missiles were intercepted by defense systems.
The US and Saudi forces struck militia sites in Iraq linked to Tehran.
The missile attack happened during Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
Netanyahu and President Trump held a private meeting for nearly 90 minutes.
The US sees the missile attack as a surprise attempt by Iran to escalate fighting.
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict poses risks to global marine life by potentially spreading invasive species.
President Trump also met Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy on the same day to discuss defense and diplomacy.
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New research shows that South Asian Americans might have different risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease compared to other groups. The study highlights that managing diabetes, heart health, vision, hearing, and social connections could help reduce dementia risk in this community.
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South Asian Americans are underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research in the U.S.
Review of studies from India suggests South Asians face unique genetic and health risks for dementia.
Diabetes and metabolic health issues are especially important for dementia risk in South Asians.
South Asians may develop diabetes earlier and at lower body weight than other groups.
Diabetes in South Asians may involve different causes and respond differently to treatments.
Limited education may raise dementia risk more in South Asians compared to the world average.
Vision and hearing loss are common and linked to higher dementia risk in South Asian populations.
Preventing dementia may require early and specific management of heart and metabolic health for South Asians.
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The comedy group Broken Lizard is celebrating 25 years since their movie "Super Troopers" first came out. The original film, made for less than $3 million, became a cult favorite, and now they have released a third movie in the series. The group, made up of college friends, continues to make movies together, showing strong friendship and teamwork.
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"Super Troopers" was first released in 2001 and made about $23 million in theaters.
The movie was created by Broken Lizard, a group of college friends from Colgate University.
The film features a team of funny Vermont state troopers and was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar.
The original movie became popular on VHS and DVD, turning into a cult hit.
Broken Lizard has made several movies since then, including "Super Troopers 2" in 2018.
They used crowdfunding to help finance "Super Troopers 2."
"Super Troopers 3" is set to be released by Searchlight Pictures on August 7, 2026.
The group values their long-term friendship as a key part of their movies’ charm.
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Ukraine said it struck a major Russian oil refinery called Ryazan using drones, causing fires and hospitalizing six people. This attack happened hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss support against Russia.
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Ukraine attacked the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia overnight with drones and missiles.
Ryazan refinery produces gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products.
The refinery can process about 17 million tons of oil each year.
The attack caused fires and six people were hospitalized due to drone debris.
Ryazan is located about 400 kilometers (180 miles) from Ukraine’s border.
President Zelenskyy met President Trump in Washington the same day to talk about U.S. support.
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused a fuel crisis in Russia.
Zelenskyy emphasized increasing pressure on Russia to end the war sooner.
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The European Union’s crisis chief says the EU must act faster and invest more in fighting climate change as wildfires continue in France and Spain. Both countries are facing heatwaves that increase fire risks, leading to large evacuations.
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France and Spain are dealing with serious wildfires during a heatwave.
About 330,000 people have been evacuated: 220,000 in France and 110,000 in Spain.
The worst fires in France are in the Gironde region, where over 42,000 hectares have burned.
Temperatures in the affected areas could reach up to 42°C (108°F), raising fire dangers.
The EU wants more money for climate action, better education on fire risks, and improved forest care.
Europe is warming faster than other continents, increasing health and economic risks.
Spain’s weather agency warns of “very high” or “extreme” wildfire risk in most of the country.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized climate denial as very harmful during this crisis.
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Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, with helping terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant for him. Russia says Telegram did not remove channels used by groups that planned attacks in Russia.
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Pavel Durov co-founded Telegram, an encrypted messaging app.
Russia’s FSB security agency accused Telegram of allowing terrorist-related channels to operate.
The charges claim these channels were used to prepare attacks like sabotage, killings, and cyber-fraud in Russia.
Telegram’s official response included a photo of Durov making a rude gesture after the charges were announced.
Russia is restricting apps like Telegram and WhatsApp while promoting its own messaging app, MAX, which shares data with the government and lacks strong encryption.
Pavel Durov was born in Russia but now has passports from the UAE and France.
Russia previously pressured Durov to give access to pro-democracy activists’ data, which he refused.
Durov also faces a legal investigation in France related to Telegram’s handling of criminal content.
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Prince Harry and six other public figures lost a lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher, which claimed reporters used illegal methods to gather information. The court ruled against them, and now the publisher is seeking over $67 million in costs to be paid by the claimants. A judge will decide how much they must pay after a hearing in July.
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Prince Harry and six others, including Sir Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, sued the Daily Mail publisher for alleged illegal information gathering.
The case involved claims like phone hacking and use of private investigators to get personal information.
After a 10-week trial in London’s High Court, all claims were dismissed by Judge Matthew Nicklin.
The judge found no proof that the newspapers used unlawful methods for their stories.
The publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited, wants to recover over £50 million (about $67 million) in legal costs.
Prince Harry is not expected to attend the upcoming court hearing on the costs issue.
The lawsuit began in 2022 and included emotional claims from Harry about the press damaging his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
The former editor of the Daily Mail called the lawsuit a conspiracy against the newspaper group after winning the case.
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The article discusses the decline of the American-led world order, known as Pax America, and argues that trying to return to the old system is not practical. Instead, it suggests creating a new international approach based on limits to war and violence, where multiple world powers agree to respect certain rules to maintain peace.
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The American-led world order (Pax America) is currently declining.
Many people hope to return to the old system, but this is unrealistic and overlooks its flaws.
The old order often involved hypocrisy and did not benefit many countries outside the Western world.
The article proposes an antiwar agenda centered on four key commitments related to self-defense, respect for borders, avoiding proxy wars, and limiting arms sales.
This agenda focuses on mutual restraint rather than enforcing global rules from one dominant power.
The rise of multiple global powers (multipolarity) could lead to a more stable world order based on cooperation rather than dominance.
The danger remains that a declining American role might lead to more violence without these new agreements.
The proposed changes build on lessons from the post-World War II international system but do not try to recreate it fully.
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