German police killed Abdul Ballout, the suspect in a car attack on a Berlin Pride march. Ballout was shot after attacking officers with a knife during a search that lasted almost a day. Officials are treating the incident as a possible Islamic terror attack.
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Abdul Ballout was the main suspect in the Berlin Pride march attack.
He drove a van into a crowd at the event on Saturday evening.
Ballout had German citizenship and Lebanese background.
Police searched for him for nearly 24 hours before locating him.
He attacked officers with a bladed weapon when found.
Police shot and killed Ballout during the confrontation.
German officials believe the attack may be connected to Islamic terrorism.
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Israel’s military has entered southwestern Syria, setting up a checkpoint and firing shells, according to Syrian news. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, condemned Israel’s actions as violations of Syria’s sovereignty and said a report on the issue will be submitted to the UN Security Council soon.
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Israeli soldiers moved into villages in southwestern Syria and set up a checkpoint at Al-Ardah.
Israeli forces dropped leaflets warning local residents not to block their vehicles.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Israel’s violations unacceptable and stressed respect for Syria’s independence and territory.
Guterres is the first UN chief to visit Syria since 2009 and plans to visit the UN force monitoring the buffer zone.
Since 2024, Israel has increased incursions into Syria, controlling areas in the buffer zone near the Golan Heights.
Syria’s Foreign Minister demanded Israel withdraw from the buffer zone, calling the occupation a regional threat.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel that could lead to peace without giving up the Golan Heights.
UN urges removal of sanctions on Syria to help economic recovery, with reconstruction costs estimated at $216 billion.
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British actor David Jonsson will play the new Black Panther in the third film of the series. He will portray T’Challa’s son, a character introduced after Chadwick Boseman’s passing.
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David Jonsson, 32, was announced as the new Black Panther by director Ryan Coogler.
Jonsson plays the son of T’Challa, the original Black Panther played by Chadwick Boseman.
The announcement happened at Marvel Studios’ Comic-Con event with co-stars Letitia Wright and Winston Duke.
Jonsson is known for roles in TV shows Industry and Endeavour and won a Bafta rising star award.
Black Panther III will be released in US theaters on December 15, 2028; UK date is not set yet.
The previous film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), showed T’Challa’s son and Shuri as the new lead.
Director Ryan Coogler also made the first two Black Panther movies and produced related Marvel series.
Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 from colon cancer at age 43.
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A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea during bad weather, leaving 17 crew members missing. Rescue efforts involve teams from Vietnam, the Philippines, and China working together to find the missing people.
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The cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank late Saturday near Fiery Cross Reef, a Chinese-built military outpost in the Spratly Islands.
There were 62 people on board; 45 have been found and 17 are still missing.
The ship sank due to bad weather conditions in the East Sea, according to Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry.
The Philippine Coast Guard sent a patrol vessel and an aircraft to help with the search after Vietnam requested support.
Chinese rescue ships and helicopters also joined the search operation along with local fishing vessels.
Families of those on board have been notified about the incident.
The search is being coordinated through international maritime agreements and cooperation between Vietnam and the Philippines.
The South China Sea is a disputed area claimed by several countries, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan, and is a key route for global trade and resources.
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Guyana’s government has appointed an international team to investigate the sinking of the MV Barima ferry, which killed dozens of passengers in the country’s worst maritime disaster. The team will examine factors like overcrowding, safety measures, and possible negligence to understand what caused the accident.
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The MV Barima ferry sank on June 18, 2024, while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
Around 179 passengers were believed to be on board; 73 bodies have been recovered, and 76 people were rescued.
The ferry is being salvaged so experts can inspect it.
A five-person international team will conduct the investigation, including experts from Belize, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The team will examine passenger management, cargo storage, life-saving equipment, and safety law compliance.
Three people have been arrested so far, including the captain who tested positive for marijuana.
Survivors reported the ferry was overloaded and taking in water before sinking.
The government aims to identify causes like negligence and recommend improvements to prevent future tragedies.
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Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev suggested ending the Russia-Ukraine war by freezing the conflict and returning to earlier peace talks. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has cut its oil production after drone attacks, blamed on Ukraine, damaged its main export terminal in Russia’s Black Sea port, disrupting crude oil shipments.
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Tokayev met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and proposed freezing the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
He referred to the “Istanbul formula 2.0,” an earlier plan for stopping fighting and resuming talks.
Kazakhstan’s oil exports are important, supplying much crude to the European Union.
Drone attacks, blamed on Ukraine, hit Kazakhstan’s oil tankers and damaged a pipeline terminal in the Russian port of Novorossiysk.
The Black Sea port is used by Russia’s naval fleet and oil shipments despite Western sanctions.
Kazakhstan suspended its oil shipments through this pipeline after the attacks worsened in July 2026.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry called the attacks an “unacceptable encroachment” on its economy.
Ukraine denied responsibility, saying there is no proof its drones caused the damage.
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Romania shot down a suspected Russian drone over its airspace on Sunday, marking the third such incident in three days. Romanian F-16 jets intercepted the drone over the Black Sea, and NATO confirmed these actions as part of ongoing defense measures in Eastern Europe.
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Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down a suspected Russian drone on Sunday over the Black Sea.
This was the third drone incursion into Romanian airspace in three days.
One intercepted drone was identified as a Shahed type, used by Russia in the war against Ukraine.
The Lebanese army says Israel is stopping it from taking control of security in southern Lebanon, despite a recent agreement for Israel to withdraw in stages. Israeli forces continue military actions, making it hard for Lebanese troops to fully take over villages and for local people to return home.
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The Lebanese military accused Israel of blocking their efforts to control southern Lebanon.
Israel continues shelling and military operations in several southern Lebanese villages.
A U.S.-backed agreement was signed for Israel to gradually leave three “pilot zone” villages: Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Froun, and Srifa.
Lebanese troops deployed to the first pilot zone village as part of the takeover effort.
Israeli forces remain active in multiple southern towns, using shelling, bulldozing, and gunfire.
Israeli actions have damaged civilian infrastructure, including a water project and farmland.
Israel says it stays to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group that refuses to accept the withdrawal plan.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun recently met President Donald Trump to ask for help in pressuring Israel to follow the deal.
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Extreme heat and strong winds are causing large wildfires in North Africa, affecting Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Tunisia has requested help from international firefighting planes to fight fires near forests, farms, and communities.
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Wildfires are burning in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
High temperatures and strong winds are making the fires worse.
Tunisia has asked for firefighting aircraft from other countries.
Fires are threatening forests, farmland, and nearby towns.
The situation is serious and ongoing across North Africa.
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Every year, thousands of people around the world dress in red and gather to recreate the dance from Kate Bush's 1978 song "Wuthering Heights," inspired by the novel by Emily Brontë. The event, known as The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, includes a large gathering near Brontë Country in Yorkshire, England, where fans come from many countries to take part.
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The event celebrates Kate Bush’s song "Wuthering Heights," released in 1978.
Participants wear red dresses and sometimes black wigs to copy the original music video dance.
The biggest gathering takes place near Haworth, Yorkshire, close to the Brontë family home and the moors that inspired the novel.
Tickets for the West Yorkshire event sell out very quickly; for example, 500 tickets sold out in 90 seconds.
Proceeds from ticket sales support local and national charities such as Women’s Aid and Friends of Brontë Country.
Fans travel from far away, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, to attend the event in Brontë Country.
Other UK cities including Folkestone, Bristol, and Clevedon also host celebrations with fans dancing in different locations.
The event welcomes anyone to join, including those who don’t normally dance.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz discussed ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict involving Iran. He explained that the U.S. is pursuing diplomacy while remaining ready for military action, especially related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. wants to end the conflict with Iran and stop its nuclear program.
President Trump has clear goals supported by most Americans to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Diplomacy is underway, including talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
There was a pause in U.S. bombings for a few days to allow diplomacy space.
The U.S. is moving additional military resources to the region as a warning.
President Trump has not ruled out the option of a large military strike.
Oman is involved as a mediator in the diplomatic discussions.
No final decision on a major military attack has been announced.
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The US, under President Trump, signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow Saudi uranium enrichment and limit international inspections. Experts worry this deal could increase the risk of nuclear weapons in the Middle East and weaken global nuclear controls.
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The US-Saudi deal could let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium, which can be used to make nuclear weapons.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia might get nuclear weapons if Iran does.
The deal offers less strict UN inspections compared to previous agreements, weakening nuclear safeguards.
The US previously praised the UAE's nuclear deal as the "gold standard" because it forbids enrichment and ensures full monitoring.
President Trump made the deal conditional on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel, but Saudi Arabia links recognition to a Palestinian state.
The US attack pause on Iran came after 13 days of strikes due to concerns about running low on interceptors.
The expiration of US-Russia arms control and China's nuclear buildup add to global nuclear risks.
Critics say President Trump's actions have increased tensions and risks of nuclear proliferation in the region.
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This article explains the causes and events of the mass violence in Darfur. It describes how environmental problems, land fights, and government actions led to conflict between groups, resulting in serious crimes and accusations of genocide.
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Environmental stress and land competition caused tension between communities in Darfur.
The government in Khartoum armed militias and encouraged conflict.
People were divided using racial language calling groups “Arabs” and “Africans” enemies.
The violence included aerial bombings, village burnings, and large forced movements of people.
Many activists and courts call the violence genocide, but the term is still debated.
Survivors’ stories and legal analysis show the conflict moved from fighting rebellion to crimes against humanity and possible genocide.
The article reviews what justice has been achieved and what still remains for Darfur.
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Typhoon Noul hit southern China's coastal areas, causing heavy rain and strong winds. It is the third typhoon to affect China this month and the strongest one so far this year.
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Typhoon Noul struck southern coastal regions of China.
It brought flooding and strong winds.
This is the third typhoon to hit China in the current month.
It is the 12th typhoon to affect China this year.
Typhoon Noul is the strongest typhoon China has experienced so far in the year.
Heavy rain from the typhoon is expected to continue until Tuesday.
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Pralhad Joshi has been named India’s new education minister after widespread protests forced the previous minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign due to an exam leak scandal. Joshi, an experienced politician close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now faces the challenge of reforming India’s education system, especially addressing concerns after a large medical entrance exam scandal.
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Pralhad Joshi was appointed education minister following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests over an exam leak scandal.
The protests were led mainly by young people across India and were seen as a challenge to Prime Minister Modi’s ruling party, BJP.
Joshi previously held positions as minister of new and renewable energy and consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
Born in 1962 in Karnataka, Joshi has been involved in politics since the early 1990s and is linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a group connected to the BJP.
Joshi has won five consecutive parliamentary elections and held important BJP leadership roles at district and state levels.
He introduced reforms to increase coal production in 2024, receiving criticism from environmental groups.
Joshi’s current role includes efforts to promote renewable energy aiming for 500 gigawatts by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
One major challenge is managing the fallout from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scandal, a medical entrance exam that is very competitive, with over 2 million candidates competing for about 130,000 spots.
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of his education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after large protests erupted over a leaked exam paper that forced millions of students to retake tests. The protests, led by a youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party, also criticized the government widely and challenged Modi’s control over both physical and online spaces.
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Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide student protests.
The protests started after a leaked exam paper forced 2 million students to retake tests.
The leaked exam was blamed for more than a dozen student suicides.
The youth-led protest group is called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Protests spread across many Indian cities, including those governed by Modi’s party.
Modi’s government had strong control over mainstream media and online platforms until now.
The protesters used social media and memes to challenge and ridicule Modi’s government.
The government faced public backlash after police violence against protesters.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the U.S. has paused strikes on Iran to allow time for diplomatic talks. He also mentioned that more American military forces are still arriving in the region. Additionally, Waltz talked about the nuclear energy deal made under President Donald Trump's administration with Saudi Arabia.
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The U.S. has temporarily stopped military strikes on Iran to support diplomacy.
Despite the pause, the U.S. is sending more military resources to the area.
Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Waltz appeared on the TV program "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
He discussed the civil nuclear power agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
The nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia was made during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Diplomatic talks are the current focus in dealing with Iran-related tensions.
The situation involves both military and diplomatic efforts by the U.S. government.
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Federal wildlife officials are investigating a video that shows a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California. The incident is being looked into by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, and local authorities are also reviewing the case.
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A video shows a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
The sea lion is a protected animal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
NOAA Fisheries confirmed they are investigating the incident but gave no further details.
The person seen in the video has not been identified yet.
NOAA advises people to stay at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from sea lions and similar protected animals.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the act cruelty and said local police are checking the video.
The video includes laughter as the person kicks the sea lion.
The investigation is ongoing and no conclusions have been shared.
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A man drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival and then attacked people with a machete, killing one person and injuring 29 others. German authorities have labeled the incident as an Islamist terrorist attack and are searching for the main suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout.
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The attack happened around 10 pm on Saturday in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
One person died and 29 were injured, some with life-threatening wounds.
The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, is believed to have used a machete during the attack.
Ballout has a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and connections to Islamist groups.
He previously tried to join the Islamic State and was convicted in Germany for preparing serious violent acts.
Authorities warn the public not to approach Ballout, describing him as armed and dangerous.
Police searched an apartment in Berlin but found no sign of the suspect.
The attack caused the early end of one of Europe’s largest Pride events and raised security concerns in Germany.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Iran would make a serious mistake if it attacked Israel, either directly or by using other groups to do so. He warned that Israel would respond very forcefully to any aggression from Iran.
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Netanyahu spoke about Iran during an interview on Fox News.
He warned that an attack by Iran, direct or through other groups, would be a "terrible mistake."
The potential attacks mentioned include ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles are rockets that can travel long distances to hit targets.
Netanyahu promised Israel would respond with strong force if attacked.
This statement signals ongoing tension between Israel and Iran.
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