Young people across India are protesting after the government canceled a national medical entrance exam because test questions were leaked. The protests began when India's chief justice called unemployed youth "cockroaches," and many young people adopted this term as a symbol of their movement against the government.
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The protest movement started after the chief justice called unemployed young people "cockroaches."
Students created the "Cockroach Janata Party" as a joke against Prime Minister Modi’s party, gaining over 25 million Instagram followers.
The government canceled a medical entrance exam for 2 million students due to leaked questions.
These exams are very competitive and important for students’ futures and social mobility.
Protests spread across many Indian cities despite government crackdowns.
Activists say test leaks have contributed to at least 20 student suicides.
Protesters want the education minister removed and harsher punishments for leaks.
They also want compensation for fees students paid when exams are canceled.
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A 25-year-old law student named Isobella Perrie Sullivan was charged after police found a bomb in her car near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland. The bomb was believed to be intended for use in Northern Ireland, and she appeared in court where bail conditions were set.
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Isobella Perrie Sullivan is from Abbeylands Park in Clane, County Kildare.
She was charged with possession of explosives after police stopped her car on Wednesday.
The police operation targeted dissident republican activity.
The bomb was found in a bag in the back of her car.
The device included a timing power unit, detonator, and suspected Semtex plastic explosive.
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed the device was a viable bomb.
Perrie Sullivan appeared in Trim District Court and was granted bail with conditions, including a €15,000 surety, surrendering her passport, curfew, daily check-ins, and phone number provision.
A further bail hearing is scheduled for Monday.
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A suicide car bomb attack on a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border killed 27 people, including soldiers, police, and attackers. The Pakistan Taliban claimed responsibility, and clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue as both countries accuse each other of harboring armed groups.
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The attack happened overnight in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near Afghanistan.
12 soldiers, 2 police officers, 1 forestry official, and 12 attackers died in the attack.
Attackers used a car loaded with explosives to break through the checkpoint’s wall.
The Pakistan Taliban said four suicide bombers took part in the assault.
Authorities are searching nearby areas to find others involved.
Violence in northwestern Pakistan has increased since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of sheltering armed groups, but the Afghan Taliban denies this.
Pakistan has conducted air raids in Afghanistan, leading to civilian casualties and rising tensions between the two countries.
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Yatta Bandz is a singer and rapper from the Bay Area who began making music as a child influenced by his father. He gained attention by sharing songs on TikTok and creates music that talks about pain and love in a way many people can relate to.
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Yatta Bandz is 24 years old and from the Bay Area.
His father was a rapper and introduced him to music studios.
He started by rapping over popular R&B songs and learned how melodies help tell stories.
In 2020, Yatta posted a song on TikTok that quickly gained many listeners.
He often shares new songs with his father to get advice before releasing them.
His music focuses on themes like heartbreak, resilience, and healing.
Yatta believes emotions in his songs connect with people who feel alone.
He feels a responsibility because listeners say his music helps them through hard times.
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Hongchi Xiao, an alternative healer from California, was jailed for manslaughter after a diabetic woman died during his therapy workshop. He has been released from prison after serving 18 months of a 10-year sentence and returned to the U.S. following a Court of Appeal decision that upheld his conviction.
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Hongchi Xiao was convicted in 2024 for the manslaughter of Danielle Carr-Gomm, who died in 2016 during his workshop in Wiltshire.
The therapy involved participants slapping themselves repeatedly to remove "poisonous waste."
Carr-Gomm, who had type 1 diabetes, stopped taking insulin during the workshop, which led to her death.
Xiao was extradited from Australia for the trial; previously, a child died after stopping insulin following attendance at his workshop there.
The Court of Appeal rejected Xiao’s attempt to overturn his conviction, confirming the trial was fair despite some jury instructions issues.
Xiao was returned to the U.S. early via the Early Release Scheme and the Facilitated Return Scheme for foreign offenders.
The Ministry of Justice has not yet commented on Xiao’s early release.
Xiao’s workshops required participants to sign waivers that tried to limit his liability for injuries or illnesses.
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Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to remove Karim Khan from his role as prosecutor. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations against Khan and political tensions related to his investigations of Israeli and U.S. officials.
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The ICC has 125 member states, and a majority voted to dismiss Karim Khan as prosecutor.
Khan faced sexual harassment claims made by a junior staff member, who described inappropriate touching.
Khan denies any wrongdoing and his lawyers argue the dismissal process was unfair and without enough evidence.
The ICC previously suspended Khan based on a UN report and advice from judicial experts.
Khan led investigations into alleged war crimes involving Israeli and U.S. officials, including arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Khan and ICC staff in response to these investigations and opposed the ICC’s work.
Khan’s removal starts the process to choose a new ICC prosecutor, but it won’t affect existing arrest warrants, which only ICC judges can cancel.
Some diplomats and officials see Khan’s removal as part of broader political pressure against the ICC.
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been removed from his position after being found guilty of serious misconduct related to sexual abuse allegations. The ICC’s member states voted to remove him in a special meeting at the United Nations headquarters.
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Karim Khan was the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
He was accused of sexual abuse by a woman who worked for him at the ICC.
The misconduct included claims of coercive and non-consensual sexual behavior.
Khan denied the allegations and said the disciplinary process was unfair.
82 out of 125 ICC member states voted to remove him.
The vote took place at a meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Khan was elected in 2021 for a nine-year term to lead the court’s prosecution efforts.
This is the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has been ousted over such allegations.
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Oman sent a delegation to Iran to talk about managing ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade. This comes as the United States and Iran continue exchanging attacks, and tensions rise with new blockades and strikes in the region.
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Omani diplomats arrived in Tehran to discuss navigation rules for the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian officials.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial, as about 20% of the world’s oil and gas exports pass through it.
The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging air strikes for two weeks, despite earlier efforts for a peace agreement.
Iran wants to manage the strait together with Oman, but the U.S. and Gulf states do not agree to this arrangement.
Oman is strategically located at the strait’s entrance and exit and acts as a mediator in regional conflicts.
Houthi rebels in Yemen declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and continue attacks on tankers in nearby straits.
Iran’s military attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, and targeted Amazon’s data center in Bahrain for supporting the U.S.
Recent U.S. strikes on Iran resulted in deaths and injuries, with Iranian sources reporting at least 55 killed and 650 injured.
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was voted out by member states due to sexual misconduct allegations. He was temporarily removed from his duties in June, and this dismissal is the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has been removed from office.
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The ICC’s 125 member states voted to remove Karim Khan by a large majority.
Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide, which he denies.
An ICC oversight report found he committed “serious misconduct.”
Khan was temporarily suspended from his role in June before the final vote.
The vote was secret, and some countries like the Netherlands, France, and Norway publicly supported his dismissal.
Khan was not present at the vote because he is barred from entering the US due to sanctions from President Trump’s administration.
The ICC has faced political pressure, especially from the US, after investigating Israeli officials.
This is the first time an ICC chief prosecutor has been removed from office.
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President Donald Trump is offering Saudi Arabia nuclear technology on the condition that Saudi Arabia formally recognizes Israel. This proposal raises questions about which countries in the Middle East should be allowed to have nuclear power.
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President Trump wants Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel before providing nuclear technology.
Saudi Arabia does not currently have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
The offer ties nuclear technology access to political recognition between countries.
There is concern about how nuclear power is distributed among Middle Eastern countries.
The issue reflects tensions and diplomacy challenges in the Middle East.
Nuclear technology can be used for energy or weapons, making its control sensitive.
This proposal is part of broader efforts to manage regional security and alliances.
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President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss military support as Ukraine advances against Russia. The U.S. government also recently put new tariffs on many countries due to concerns about forced labor.
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President Trump plans to meet with President Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
The meeting focuses on military aid for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
Ukraine has made gains in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on several countries.
The tariffs were introduced because of worries about forced labor in those countries.
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This article shows 20 photos from major events around the world, including missile attacks in Ukraine, protests in Kyiv, violence and tensions in Gaza and the West Bank, and severe wildfires in France and Spain caused by extreme heat. The images highlight ongoing conflicts and the impact of climate change on different regions.
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Russian missile strikes caused damage and casualties in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones attacked multiple warehouses of a Russian online retailer, causing deaths and destruction.
Protests occurred in Kyiv after the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense leaders.
Israeli military attacks and settler violence led to deaths and injuries in Gaza and the West Bank.
Plans were announced to build illegal settlements in Gaza and expand construction in the West Bank.
Heatwaves in southern Europe have caused severe wildfires, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate in France and Spain.
Wildfires threaten popular vacation spots on the French Atlantic coast.
These events show the combination of armed conflict and climate emergencies affecting many people globally.
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A five-story building in central Gaza was destroyed by two Israeli airstrikes, leaving a large crater. The damage happened in the Maghazi refugee camp during a period called a "ceasefire" arranged by the United States.
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A residential building with five floors was completely flattened in central Gaza.
The location affected is the Maghazi refugee camp.
The destruction was caused by two consecutive Israeli airstrikes.
This happened while a US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to be in effect.
The building's destruction created a large crater where it once stood.
The event was reported by Al Jazeera journalist Tareq Abu Azzoum.
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Canada opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge without inviting the United States to the ceremony. President Donald Trump said it was "fine" despite earlier U.S. threats to impose a 50 percent tariff on some Canadian goods.
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Canada held a ceremony to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The U.S. was not invited to the opening event.
President Trump commented that he was okay with being excluded.
The U.S. government had threatened to place a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports before the event.
The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Canada and the U.S. and is an important cross-border link.
The bridge is named after Gordie Howe, a famous hockey player.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, and a 50 percent tariff would make Canadian products more expensive in the U.S.
The decision to exclude the U.S. came amid trade tensions between the two countries.
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Israel arrested wounded Palestinians at a hospital and closed access to the city of Nablus after a deadly attack by settlers that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced strong actions in the West Bank following the attack.
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Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died in a settler attack.
Israel conducted raids in Nablus, a city in the West Bank.
Israeli forces arrested wounded Palestinians inside a hospital during the raids.
The city of Nablus was shut off, limiting movement in and out.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that forceful measures would follow the attack.
The incident took place in the occupied West Bank, an area with ongoing conflict.
The raids and arrests are part of Israel’s response to the violence.
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Wildfires have increased in western Canada due to nearly 34,000 lightning strikes and dry, hot weather. The Canadian government is deploying thousands of firefighters and equipment to control the fires, while some areas in Quebec are seeing improvement thanks to better weather and outside help.
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Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes caused new wildfires in southern British Columbia.
There were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in British Columbia as of Friday.
Warming and dry conditions may cause the fires to grow larger.
About 2.95 million hectares (7.29 million acres) have burned this year, above the 10-year average of 2.55 million hectares.
Canada has more wildfires now than in the same period in the past two years.
Over 5,300 firefighters and about 300 water bombers, helicopters, and evacuation aircraft are fighting the fires.
Mexico will send up to 200 firefighters to help in the coming weeks.
Smoke from the wildfires spread to large cities in the US east coast and midwest last week.
Quebec’s wildfire situation is improving due to good weather and help from other provinces and countries.
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The European Union has started delaying the release of satellite images of shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours. This change follows a request from the US government during ongoing tensions and military actions between the US and Iran.
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The EU delays satellite images from its Copernicus program by one day near the Strait of Hormuz.
This decision responds to a US government request made on May 26.
The delay affects images from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellites covering the Gulf of Oman area.
The US restarted military strikes against Iran on July 8 after a ceasefire ended.
Satellite images have been important for military and public information during the US-Iran conflict.
US satellite companies restrict Iran war-related images for security reasons, making European images more important.
Journalists and researchers use these satellite images to track war damage and incidents.
The war has caused thousands of deaths, disrupted global energy supplies, and cost the US over $37 billion so far.
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A man named Craig Bowe tried to save a mother and daughter who were drowning off a beach in Essex while celebrating his daughter's birthday. Despite his efforts and help from others, the mother and daughter died, and a young boy remains in critical condition.
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The incident happened at West Mersea beach near Colchester.
Craig Bowe heard screams and entered the water three times to help.
He rescued Shally Rahman (41) and her daughter Samiha Rahman (15) from the water.
Both the mother and daughter died despite CPR and rescue attempts.
A seven-year-old boy was also rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition.
Bowe’s wife, Carly, and bystanders tried to resuscitate the victims on the beach.
The boy may have been trapped on a sandbank, causing the danger.
Essex Police are investigating the incident and asking for witnesses to come forward.
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Comic-Con has returned, bringing together fans who dress up in costumes and enjoy news about popular movie series. The event included a preview of the next Marvel Avengers movie.
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Comic-Con is a popular event where fans celebrate movies, comics, and costumes.
Many attendees wear costumes, a practice called cosplay.
The event revealed important updates about well-known movie franchises.
A new Marvel Avengers film preview was shown at the event.
Fans gather to share enthusiasm for their favorite stories and characters.
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The United States is experiencing a record number of illnesses caused by cyclospora, a parasite found in contaminated food, especially fresh produce. Thousands of cases have been reported since May 2026, with hundreds of hospitalizations but no deaths so far. Health agencies are investigating multiple outbreaks and recalling products like iceberg lettuce linked to infection.
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Since May 1, 2026, the CDC has confirmed 4,173 cases of cyclospora, with around 7,400 more cases still being reviewed.
Cyclospora is a parasite causing intestinal illness with symptoms like watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fatigue.
A large outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, leading to a recall by Taylor Farms on July 17.
About 7.38% of confirmed cases have led to hospitalization, but no deaths have been reported.
Cyclospora infections often come from eating raw contaminated produce like lettuce, cilantro, basil, and berries.
The parasite must spend time outside the human body to become infectious and usually does not spread directly between people.
Symptoms often start about a week after exposure and can last for weeks without treatment.
Treatment involves an antibiotic called trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) which helps clear the infection.
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