A Greek court refused to send James Dalamangas to Australia, where he is wanted for a 1999 nightclub murder, because the legal time limit to prosecute the crime has ended. Dalamangas was arrested in Greece for having illegal weapons and giving false information but was released pending the court’s extradition decision.
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James Dalamangas is wanted in Australia for a stabbing death in 1999.
Greek police arrested him for illegal weapons possession and false testimony.
The court said the 25-year statute of limitations in Greece had expired for the murder case.
Dalamangas denies the murder charges and argues against extradition as a Greek citizen.
Australian police had offered a $140,000 reward for his arrest.
The appeals court in Patra, Greece, made the extradition decision.
The crime happened in a Sydney nightclub.
Dalamangas was released from custody until the court ruled on extradition.
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An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo and Uganda has killed more than 1,000 people since it began in May 2026. Health officials are working to control the virus, which does not have any approved vaccines or treatments, but the outbreak is still spreading mainly in Congo’s Ituri province.
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The outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026.
Over 2,500 confirmed Ebola cases and more than 1,000 deaths have been reported.
Most cases (about 90%) are in Ituri province, eastern Congo.
There are confirmed cases in five other provinces in Congo and in Uganda.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected people or their body fluids.
Contact tracing is only monitoring around 77% of known contacts, below the 95% needed to stop the spread.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk is very high inside Congo and high in Uganda but low globally.
Scientists still do not know how the outbreak started, and most infections come from unknown transmission chains.
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A new outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite that causes stomach illness, is being investigated by U.S. health officials. The largest outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, while a second outbreak affecting 72 people is under review but its source is not yet known.
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Cyclospora cases have surged across the U.S., with over 4,000 confirmed cases and 7,000 more possible cases reported since May 1, 2026.
Michigan has the highest number of cases, with over 7,100 reported, including at least 102 hospitalizations.
Other states heavily affected include Ohio (2,200+ cases), Indiana (594 cases), New York (517 cases), Kentucky (192 cases), and Oklahoma (172 cases).
The CDC notes reported cases are often delayed by about six weeks from when people get sick to when cases are confirmed.
The FDA is investigating a new cyclospora outbreak involving 72 people, but has not yet found the contaminated food source or named the states affected.
A separate outbreak was traced to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico sold in the U.S. as a precaution.
Cyclospora infection often goes unreported because some people recover without medical care or testing.
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Children in the poorest areas of England are 40% more likely to go to the hospital because of lung infections than those in richer areas. Experts say this is linked to worse air pollution and poor housing conditions in these poorer neighborhoods.
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In 2024-25, about 1,941 out of every 100,000 children in the poorest areas were hospitalized for lung infections.
In the richest areas, this number was lower, at 1,380 out of every 100,000 children.
These infections include illnesses like flu, pneumonia, and other upper and lower respiratory infections.
Poorer areas also have more problems like damp, mould, and outdated heating, which can harm children’s lung health.
Air pollution is a major cause of health problems and is worse in deprived neighborhoods.
Air pollution contributes to about 43,000 deaths a year in the UK and can slow lung growth in children.
Experts call for stronger laws to reduce air pollution, especially to protect children in the poorest areas.
Improving air quality and housing conditions could help reduce health differences between rich and poor children.
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A student protest movement called the "Cockroach Janta Party" started in New Delhi, India, and has now spread to other big cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru. There have been clashes between protesters and police, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken out about the protests and promised to punish cheating in exams.
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The "Cockroach Janta Party" is a student-led protest movement in India.
The protests began in New Delhi and have spread to Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Police and protesters have clashed in several cities.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the protests.
Modi pledged to take action against exam cheating amid the unrest.
The protests focus on issues related to education and government policies.
Youth are leading and continuing the protests despite police crackdowns.
The movement has received international media coverage.
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Two Russian men were found guilty of terrorism and spying in Angola, accused of planning a coup and staging violent protests last year. They were sentenced to prison, and Angola’s prosecutors linked them to efforts to influence elections and a Russian disinformation network.
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Two Russian men, Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin, were sentenced to 8 and 11 years in prison in Angola.
They were accused of planning a coup and organizing deadly protests in July 2025 that led to riots and 22 deaths.
The men denied the charges, saying they were in Angola for cultural and business reasons.
Prosecutors said the men aimed to influence Angola’s 2026 presidential elections by supporting opposition or forcing changes in the ruling party.
The Russians were linked to Africa Politology, a Russian disinformation group connected to the former Wagner mercenary group.
Angola’s government has close historical ties to Russia but has also improved relations with the US and Europe since 2017.
The Wagner group and its successor Africa Corps have been involved in security operations in several African countries.
Two Angolan nationals were also tried; one got a suspended sentence and the other was acquitted, with appeals ongoing.
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The US has reached a major nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the country to enrich uranium in the future, a move that will be reviewed by Congress amid concerns about monitoring. At the same time, the US is conducting ongoing military strikes in Iran, and Yemen’s Houthi militia attacked Saudi oil tankers, escalating tensions in the region.
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The US signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia permitting potential uranium enrichment.
Congress will review the deal, where some lawmakers worry about insufficient safeguards.
The US wants to prevent Saudi Arabia from turning to China or Russia for nuclear technology.
The deal comes during the ongoing conflict with Iran, which the US aims to stop from enriching uranium.
House Republicans are drafting a $95 billion bill to fund the war with Iran and offer aid to farmers.
The US military has conducted 12 consecutive nights of strikes inside Iran, targeting military sites.
Yemen’s Houthi group attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, one caught fire.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren demanded answers from Barclays about its former CEO’s links to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Molly Smith and Tom Clare, winners of the 2024 Love Island: All Stars series, got married recently. They shared the news on Instagram with photos from their wedding and previously got engaged in Dubai in 2023.
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Molly Smith is 32 years old, and Tom Clare is 26.
They won the first series of Love Island: All Stars in 2024.
The couple announced their marriage on Instagram with pictures from their wedding day.
Tom proposed to Molly in Dubai last September, near the Burj Al Arab hotel.
Molly and Tom met on the Love Island: All Stars show two years ago.
The All Stars edition brings back past contestants for another chance at love.
Molly previously appeared on Love Island in 2020 and was in a relationship with Callum Jones.
Tom is a football player for Hyde United and competed in a 2023 winter edition of Love Island.
This year, Molly and Tom became hosts of the NearlyWeds podcast.
Many former Love Island contestants congratulated the couple on their wedding.
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A new study shows that people around the world now view China more positively than the United States. This change represents a major shift in how countries see global powers.
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The study comes from Pew Research Center, which tracks global opinions.
China’s image has improved significantly in many countries.
The United States' image has declined compared to previous years.
This is one of the biggest changes in global opinion since the study began.
Public views reflect feelings about a country's influence and leadership.
The shift could affect international relations and diplomacy.
China’s rise is seen in areas like economic growth and global presence.
The United States faces challenges to its traditional role as a world leader.
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Police in Greater Manchester had the attacker’s phones before his synagogue attack but did not check them. The phones contained extremist messages that might have helped stop the attack, which killed two men during a Jewish holy day gathering.
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Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, attacked a synagogue in Manchester on 2 October 2025, killing two Jewish men.
Al-Shamie was on bail for an alleged rape at the time of the attack.
Police seized Al-Shamie’s phones in February and September 2025 but did not examine them before the attack.
The phones had evidence of Al-Shamie’s extremist views and plans.
Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson apologized for not reviewing the phones.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating police’s prior contact with Al-Shamie.
One officer is under investigation for possible misconduct related to handling rape allegations against Al-Shamie.
Al-Shamie was killed by police at the scene after attacking people with a car and a knife.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen said they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. This happened after the Houthis announced they would block Saudi ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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The Houthis are a rebel group based in Yemen.
They claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers named Encelia and Layla.
The attack took place in the Red Sea.
This is the first reported attack since the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ships.
The blockade targets ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route.
Saudi Arabia relies on oil tankers to transport oil through this area.
The situation adds tension to the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the region.
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Iraq’s new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, visited the United States and Iran shortly after taking office to balance relations with two influential countries shaping Iraq’s politics and economy. His government aims to shift Iraq’s ties with the US from security to economic cooperation while managing close but complex connections with Iran and its allied groups inside Iraq.
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Ali al-Zaidi became Iraq’s prime minister in May 2026.
He made his first foreign trips to Washington, DC, and Tehran.
In the US, he and President Donald Trump discussed increasing economic partnerships and agreed on projects like reopening an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline.
Iraq depends heavily on Iran for natural gas and electricity, with bilateral trade over $12 billion yearly.
Millions of Iranian Shia pilgrims visit Iraq each year, showing strong religious and cultural ties.
Iran has influence in Iraq through Shia political parties and armed groups that are part of Iraq’s security forces.
The US pressures Iraq to control Iran-aligned armed groups linked to ongoing conflicts involving Iran.
Al-Zaidi is also working to improve Iraq’s relationships with Gulf states and Turkey to balance regional powers.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have threatened to block shipping tied to Saudi Arabia in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade route. This move could widen the conflict involving Iran and further disrupt oil exports and international trade.
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The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is crucial for global trade.
About 12% of the world’s trade and 25% of container shipping pass through this narrow waterway.
Houthis, supported by Iran, say they have closed the strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for Saudi actions in Yemen.
They reportedly attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing fires but no casualties.
Houthis plan to use mines, explosive boats, drones, and helicopters to block ships that ignore warnings.
The Houthis do not control the coast at the strait but are close enough to disrupt shipping.
Similar actions during earlier conflicts have shown how such attacks can effectively close important waterways.
This threatens global oil supplies, especially since the Strait of Hormuz, another key route, is already disrupted by conflict.
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A Czech army helicopter crashed on Thursday at an air force base southeast of Prague. One soldier died, and three others were injured and taken to hospitals.
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The helicopter was a Venom model operated by the Czech army.
It had five soldiers on board at the time of the crash.
The crash happened around noon local time at the Náměšt nad Oslavou air force base.
Náměšt nad Oslavou is about 180 kilometers (112 miles) southeast of Prague.
One soldier died in the accident.
Three soldiers were injured and taken to hospitals.
The military has not shared more details about the cause of the crash or the condition of the injured.
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More than 20,000 people have been evacuated from the Atlantic coast of south-west France due to a fast-moving wildfire near Saumos. Firefighters are working with planes and many crews to control the fire, which has burned 2,400 hectares in less than a day, but no deaths or home losses have been reported so far.
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The wildfire started in a dense pine forest near Saumos, west of Bordeaux.
Over 20,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the area.
The fire burned 2,400 hectares (about 5,928 acres) in under 24 hours.
Firefighters have deployed 700 personnel and four water-dropping planes to fight the blaze.
Nine local towns opened centers to shelter more than 2,500 evacuees.
The fire threatens wealthy and popular holiday areas like Cap Ferret.
Authorities say the fire may have been caused by a machine clearing undergrowth.
Another fire near Pontevès in south-east France burned 2,500 hectares and destroyed at least 10 houses.
France has seen multiple heatwaves and over 12,500 wildfires this year due to climate change effects.
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Fighting between Russia and Ukraine has caused deaths on both sides, including civilians and children. Both countries carried out attacks deep behind the front lines, increasing the number of casualties even though the main battle area has not changed much recently.
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At least eight people died in attacks by Russia and Ukraine, including a three-year-old child.
Four people died in Ukraine; four others died in Russia and Crimea, a peninsula controlled by Russia.
A drone attack in Voronezh, Russia, caused a house fire and killed a young child.
Ukrainian strikes hit targets near Moscow, Crimea, and the Russian border region of Belgorod.
Russian attacks in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy regions killed civilians and injured others.
Russia claimed it captured a village near Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, but Ukraine denied the claim.
Ukraine reported repelling multiple Russian attacks near Pokrovsk.
The European Union agreed on a new sanctions package targeting Russian banks, military industries, and shipping.
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Israel has freed 35 Palestinian prisoners from Gaza. They were moved through the Karem Abu Salem crossing to a hospital in Khan Yunis to meet their families.
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Israel released 35 Palestinian detainees from Gaza.
The detainees were transferred via the Karem Abu Salem crossing.
They arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis.
The purpose was to reunite them with their families.
The detainees came from Gaza, a Palestinian territory.
The release was organized by Israeli authorities.
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The Rosebank oilfield in the North Sea is at the center of a debate about new oil drilling in the UK. The UK government and energy companies are deciding whether to approve the project, while local residents and environmental groups oppose it due to climate and ecological concerns.
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Rosebank is the largest untapped oil and gas field in the UK, located near Shetland in the North Sea.
Norwegian company Equinor and Shell's joint venture, Adura, are leading the Rosebank development.
Legal challenges delayed the project because prior approvals did not fully consider the environmental impact.
The UK government restarted the approval process in 2025, with a public comment period ending in August 2025.
Protests come from local residents and groups worried about climate change and damage to marine life.
Ithaca Energy, a Scottish company owned by Israeli conglomerate Delek Group, owns part of the project; Delek is controversial due to its links to Israeli settlements.
Some say Rosebank could conflict with the UK’s goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The final decision is expected from UK Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh after the public consultation.
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Large wildfires broke out in southern France, especially in southwest areas near the coast, destroying pine forests and forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. Hundreds of firefighters worked to control the fires starting on July 22-23, 2026, using water drops from helicopters and trucks.
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Wildfires started around midday on July 22, 2026, in southeast and southwest France.
Thousands of residents and tourists were evacuated from affected areas.
The fires burned seaside pine forests and other vegetation.
Hundreds of firefighters fought the flames with water helicopters and wildland water trucks.
Smoke and flames were visible in places like Ponteves and Le Porge.
Some homes and outdoor areas, such as gardens, were damaged by the fires.
The fires were part of wider wildfire problems affecting parts of Spain, France, and Italy.
Efforts continue to contain the blazes amid a heatwave and dry conditions in Europe.
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