Rightwing influencers and politicians have been visiting Dover, a coastal town in Kent, to highlight the issue of small boats crossing the English Channel, sometimes describing it as an “invasion.” Local residents and charity workers say the problem is real but argue that the media focus and political attention have not led to effective solutions.
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Rightwing figures claim Dover and the Kent coast face an “invasion” due to small boats crossing from France.
Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, made a controversial boat trip near French waters that coincided with a French military exercise.
Residents say Dover looks peaceful and question whether the social media coverage helps solve the problem.
Some believe the attention keeps the issue in the public eye but doesn’t lead to government action.
The Kent Refugee Action Network (Kran) supports young refugees and asylum seekers living in the area.
Kran highlights success stories of refugees contributing to society, such as working as nurses or starting businesses.
Critics feel more focus should be on organisations helping refugees rather than on politicians using the issue for political gain.
Nigel Farage and other politicians use strong language about the crossings, calling them an “invasion.”
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In the UK, new events and groups are helping people spend time without their phones by locking devices away during social activities like painting or walks. These efforts respond to concerns about high daily phone use and aim to encourage people to be more present and engaged in real life.
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The Offline Project in London invites participants to lock their phones in a box during events.
Many people feel uneasy at first without their phones but later appreciate the break.
British adults spend an average of four and a half hours online daily, mostly on phones.
In 2025, Brits spent more time on phones than watching TV for the first time.
The UK government plans to ban social media use for under-16s from spring 2027.
Some musicians have started no-phone policies at concerts to reduce screen distractions.
Events like painting classes and walks help people disconnect and socialize in person.
People often want to continue spending less time on their phones after attending these activities.
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This news segment covers three main topics: a French wine region facing threats of fire, updates on migrants entering Spanish territory, and information about sake, a Japanese alcoholic drink.
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A region in France known for wine is currently at risk due to potential fires.
There have been recent movements of migrants entering areas controlled by Spain.
The program also shares details about sake, which is a traditional Japanese rice wine.
The report is part of a CBS Saturday Morning broadcast on August 1.
Viewers can watch the full segment through the CBS News app or web browsers.
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Rescuers in Pakistan continue searching for six climbers missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak, a tall mountain. Four bodies have been found and identified, including the first Omani woman to climb Mount Everest, Nadhira Al Harthy, and an American climber, Sarah Mallory Geis.
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An avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th-highest mountain at 8,051 meters, on Thursday around midday.
Rescuers recovered four bodies, including Nadhira Al Harthy (Omani), Sarah Mallory Geis (American), and Pur Bahadur Gurung (Nepalese).
The search is difficult due to harsh weather and the remote location of the mountain.
The climbing team included five Nepali climbers, an Omani, an American, a Pakistani, a Chinese climber, and one other foreign climber.
The team leader was Nirmal Purja, a well-known Nepalese mountaineer famous for climbing all 14 highest peaks in the world in record time.
Pur Bahadur Gurung had climbed Mount Everest 10 times and was active in mountain rescue operations.
Nadhira Al Harthy held a master’s degree and was the first Omani woman to reach Everest and to climb K2.
Sarah Mallory Geis was attempting her first climb of an 8,000-meter mountain in Pakistan.
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asked the European Union (EU) to hold an urgent meeting after tens of thousands of people crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. He criticized some EU countries for their negative reactions, especially Italy, which suspended certain travel agreements with Spain.
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Over 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta on two days in May.
At least 67 people died trying to cross, some by drowning or being crushed.
More than 48,000 migrants voluntarily returned to Morocco by Friday evening.
Italy suspended its Schengen travel arrangements with Spain in response.
Italy blamed Spain’s migrant regularization program for encouraging human trafficking.
Spain’s foreign minister called Italy’s comments inappropriate and politically motivated.
Sánchez wrote to EU leaders condemning negative reactions and asking for solidarity.
EU officials planned a special meeting to respond to the crisis and coordinate actions.
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The documentary "Iran: The Making of War" looks at the history of conflict between Iran and other countries, especially the United States and Israel, over the past seventy years. It shows how Iran changed from a Western-friendly monarchy to a revolutionary state and how tensions grew into proxy wars and direct confrontations with serious effects on the region and the world.
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The film begins with the CIA-led 1953 coup that removed Iran's Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh.
Iran was once a Western-aligned monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
The 1979 Iranian revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini changed Iran’s political system.
Relations between Iran and the U.S. collapsed after the 1979 hostage crisis.
Iran’s rivalry with Israel grew alongside falling U.S.-Iran ties.
The conflict includes proxy wars, secret operations, and disputes over Iran’s nuclear program.
The documentary uses historical footage, expert opinions, and multiple viewpoints.
It focuses on how cooperation shifted to confrontation, leading to thousands of deaths and global risks.
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A 4.7-magnitude earthquake hit near Naples, Italy, injuring at least 21 people and causing damage to buildings, a pier, and a cliff. The quake was the strongest in the area in 40 years and part of a series of ongoing tremors, leading to evacuations and disruptions in transport and power.
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The earthquake struck at 7:46 pm near Campi Flegrei, a volcanic crater area near Naples.
At least 21 people were injured, with two in serious condition.
More than 250 people were evacuated from their homes due to safety concerns.
About 60 smaller tremors followed, including a 3.1-magnitude quake felt in nearby towns.
Damage included a partly collapsed building in Pozzuoli and a collapsed cliff.
The quake caused power outages affecting 100,000 households and stopped ferry services.
Nine buildings were declared unsafe after inspections.
Rescue workers warned the mountain is unstable and further collapses may occur.
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UEFA, the main European soccer organization, says it no longer trusts FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he canceled a plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. UEFA said it will look into the plan closely and consider all options to find out who is responsible.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors.
The plan was valued at $20 billion and would create a company to manage the World Cup.
The proposal faced increasing opposition from Europe, North America, and Asia’s soccer organizations.
Infantino canceled the plan after his senior adviser resigned due to the controversy.
UEFA announced it has lost confidence in Infantino’s leadership.
UEFA said it will conduct a full review of the abandoned private equity plan.
UEFA stated it wants to hold those responsible accountable.
The controversy involved concerns about the management and control of the World Cup.
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Spain criticized some European Union countries for their negative reactions to about 60,000 migrants crossing from Morocco into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. Spain said it has restored border control and mostly returned the migrants, while some EU countries suspended free border travel with Spain, causing diplomatic tensions.
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About 60,000 migrants from Morocco entered Ceuta around 30 July.
Spain has mostly returned these migrants and regained border control within two days.
The death toll related to the migrant crossing has reached 67.
Italy suspended its participation in the Schengen open-border agreement with Spain for a month.
Finland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic supported or considered similar measures to suspend Schengen with Spain.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said some EU countries’ reactions were selfish and unfair.
The Schengen Area normally allows people to move freely across 29 European countries’ borders.
Several EU countries have increased border checks between Spain and neighboring states.
The US State Department attributed the events to Spain’s migration policies, and President Trump called the situation a “catastrophe.”
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UEFA, the organization that runs European football, says it no longer trusts FIFA’s current leaders. This follows FIFA’s plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors, which UEFA opposed and led FIFA to cancel the plan.
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UEFA voted to boycott FIFA events if FIFA did not stop selling shares in World Cups to private investors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino cancelled the plan to sell minority shares after strong criticism.
UEFA welcomed the cancellation but criticized Infantino’s leadership as secretive and lacking transparency.
UEFA said FIFA leaders have lost the trust of many football associations worldwide.
Infantino promised transparency and that FIFA money would be used to develop football, but UEFA says he failed to deliver.
UEFA wants to work with others to find better ways to share funds through FIFA’s current programs.
UEFA said FIFA’s decision-making was done without proper consultation or clear benefit to the sport.
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began their relationship with tension but have recently improved their cooperation. This change has happened amidst a complicated war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, as Trump faces challenges in ending that conflict.
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Trump and Zelenskyy had a rough start in 2025, including a public fallout after a White House meeting.
Relations have warmed, with several successful meetings between the two leaders.
Zelenskyy visited Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong supporter of Ukraine.
Trump praised Zelenskyy at a NATO summit and considered letting Ukraine build its own missile defenses.
Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer who previously supported Russia, met Zelenskyy and changed her view on the conflict.
Loomer’s new support influenced parts of Trump’s MAGA base.
The shift in Trump’s stance may be linked to difficulties in the US-Israeli war against Iran, which started in February 2025.
Iran has retaliated with drone attacks against US military bases and infrastructure.
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Firefighters in France have stopped the spread of the country’s largest wildfire in over 70 years, but the fire is still burning and not fully under control. The wildfires, fueled by recent heatwaves linked to human-caused climate change, have affected large areas in southwestern and southeastern France, causing evacuations and property damage.
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The biggest wildfire in France since 1949 is burning near Bordeaux in the southwest.
This fire has destroyed about 42,000 hectares of forest and roughly 240 homes.
A machine clearing brushwood may have accidentally started this wildfire with a spark.
Firefighters have stopped a fast-moving new fire in southeastern France’s Var region from spreading further.
In total, wildfires in July have burned around 5,600 hectares in the southeast.
Over 220,000 people were evacuated during the fires; most have now returned home.
The fires followed a series of deadly heatwaves that dried rivers and vegetation.
Scientists link the heatwaves and wildfires to human-caused climate change.
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Iranian Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq and inside Iran have become involved in tensions after the US and Israel began strikes on Iran in early 2026. These groups face increased attacks from Iran, and US support for them is uncertain, while local Kurdish leaders worry about the risks of escalating conflict.
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Iranian Kurdish parties operate both in the Kurdish region of Iraq and inside Iran.
The US and Israel started military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026.
Kurdish groups have been attacked by Iranian drones and missiles since the war began.
Five Kurdish groups formed a coalition on February 22, 2026, in response to Iranian protest suppression.
Around 13 fighters tied to one Kurdish party have been killed in Iranian attacks.
Kurdish leaders say they have not received military help from the US, Europe, or Arab countries.
The Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government has urged Kurdish parties to avoid actions that could hurt local security.
US intelligence reportedly works with Kurdish fighters, raising questions about possible ground involvement inside Iran.
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Five years after President Kais Saied took control of Tunisia’s government, many Tunisians feel their hopes for democracy have faded. The economy has worsened, wildfires and power outages continue, and people protested in the capital against Saied’s strong control and poor living conditions.
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President Kais Saied took power in 2021, ending Tunisia’s democratic transition.
Since then, political debate has decreased and been replaced by entertainment shows.
The economy is suffering, with damage caused by power cuts and wildfires.
The wildfires have destroyed about 4,400 hectares of land, despite help from Italy and Algeria.
Power cuts are happening due to high demand for electricity during a heatwave.
Journalists face threats and self-censorship due to government crackdowns on media.
Supporters of Saied blame earlier governments for political problems and call for reforms rather than major changes.
Thousands protested in Tunis, both against and in support of Saied’s rule.
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President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. will continue military strikes on Iran until it stops hostile actions. Meanwhile, Kuwait faced drone attacks linked to Iran, and a tanker was hit near the Strait of Hormuz. In Gaza, Israel carried out airstrikes after Hamas agreed to disarm under a U.S.-supported ceasefire plan.
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President Trump said the U.S. wants to “win” against Iran and will strike until Iran cannot continue its actions.
The White House accused Iran of breaking a recent truce by attacking commercial ships and killing Americans.
Kuwait responded to drone attacks targeting important facilities; no casualties were reported.
A tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway, after an unknown projectile hit its engine room.
Another explosion occurred near a second tanker off Oman, with no reported casualties.
Iran has a history of attacking ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without its permission.
Hamas announced it will disarm as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S. last year.
Israel struck Gaza killing at least two people, even though Hamas confirmed its intent to disarm.
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Sri Lanka has given death sentences to a former police chief and a defense secretary because they did not stop the 2019 Easter Sunday church bombings. The attacks killed 279 people and injured many others.
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Two top officials in Sri Lanka were sentenced to death.
The officials are a former police chief and a defense secretary.
This is because they failed to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019.
The bombings targeted churches in Sri Lanka.
279 people were killed in these attacks.
Hundreds more were injured during the bombings.
The incident was a major terrorist attack in Sri Lanka’s recent history.
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A 17-month-old toddler named Poppy has Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), a rare genetic disorder that affects movement, the immune system, and increases cancer risk. Although she looks healthy, her condition is gradually worsening, and she requires weekly treatments to boost her immunity.
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Poppy's disease, Ataxia-Telangiectasia, causes problems with balance, coordination, immune system, and cancer risk.
Poppy appears healthy but is showing early symptoms like unsteadiness and weak core strength.
She receives weekly antibody infusions because her body cannot make enough antibodies.
The disorder often starts in early childhood and worsens over time, with no cure available.
People with A-T may eventually need wheelchairs and face serious health issues like cancer and lung disease.
Poppy failed newborn immune screening tests, leading to early diagnosis and precautions.
Her family is working to provide her with the best quality of life despite the illness.
The condition is very rare, affecting about 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 100,000 people worldwide.
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Labour party in the UK has gained more support after Andy Burnham became its leader, showing a rise in polls and winning a recent mayoral by-election in Greater Manchester. However, the Reform party remains close behind in polls despite some recent difficulties, so Labour’s lead is not very strong yet.
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Labour’s poll ratings increased from 19% to the mid-20s after Andy Burnham became leader.
Labour won the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election with 47% of first preference votes.
Labour’s current poll rating is still lower than the 35% they got in the 2024 general election.
Other new UK prime ministers have also seen a "bounce" in support after taking office.
Reform party’s poll rating dropped from 27% to 24% after leader Nigel Farage announced his resignation and a new by-election.
Farage faces questions about some of the funding the Reform party received.
Labour’s holdings in the polls remain narrow compared to Reform despite their recent win.
Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election due to the close competition.
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Wildfires broke out near Athens, Greece, leading to evacuation orders for areas west and northwest of the city. Firefighters worked to control the fires, but strong winds made it harder for water-dropping planes to help. Other fires in the country were mostly contained, but the risk of new fires remains high.
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New wildfires started near Athens, Greece.
Authorities ordered evacuations west and northwest of Athens on Friday.
Firefighters are actively fighting the fires.
Winds of about 50 miles per hour slowed firefighting efforts from aircraft.
Fires in other parts of Greece are mostly under control.
The chance of more wildfires starting is still very high.
These events are related to seasonal fire risks and possibly climate conditions.
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About 50,000 migrants crossed by sea from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Most have returned to Morocco, but 57 people died trying to cross the border. Italy and France increased border controls, with Italy temporarily stopping free travel with Spain under the Schengen agreement.
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Around 50,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco by sea.
More than 48,000 migrants returned to Morocco after arriving in Ceuta.
57 people reportedly died while crossing the border.
The border between Morocco and Ceuta is heavily fortified and dangerous to cross.
Ceuta is part of Spain and the Schengen free movement zone, but special rules limit migrants’ travel from there.
Italy temporarily suspended free movement with Spain under the Schengen agreement in response.
France and Italy increased border checks after the migrant crossings.
Human Rights Watch called the return process chaotic and said exact migrant numbers are uncertain.
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