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President Donald Trump said the US has not agreed to let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, despite earlier suggesting they might receive a license. He expressed caution about sharing this advanced weapon technology, while Ukraine continues to seek the missiles to defend against Russian attacks.
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President Trump said the US has not agreed to allow Ukraine to make Patriot interceptor missiles.
He described the Patriot missile as a powerful weapon that requires careful control.
Ukraine wants Patriot missiles to protect its cities from Russian drones and ballistic missiles.
Earlier, Trump told Ukrainian President Zelensky the US would give Ukraine a license to produce Patriots.
There is no official US confirmation yet of military assistance involving the missiles.
Zelensky met with Trump and US weapon manufacturer Lockheed Martin, which makes Patriot missiles.
Ukraine’s air force struggles with a shortage of interceptor missiles to stop Russian attacks.
Each Patriot missile costs between $3 million and $5 million, and Ukraine wants 25 interceptor systems.
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Italy has started checking the border with Spain because many migrants have arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish area in North Africa. This change affects flights and sea travel and pauses Spain’s usual freedom to travel within the Schengen Area.
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Italy began border controls with Spain on Friday.
The decision responds to thousands of migrants arriving in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa.
Italy’s action stops the usual free movement for Spain under the Schengen Agreement.
The border checks affect both air travel and trips by sea.
The Schengen Area normally lets people move without passport checks between member countries.
This is a temporary measure taken by Italy’s government.
The situation is linked to migration issues in Ceuta.
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Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was taken to the hospital after he collapsed in court. His health incident has raised new concerns about how political opponents are treated in Uganda.
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Kizza Besigye is a key opposition leader in Uganda.
He collapsed while attending a court session.
Besigye was rushed to the hospital for medical care.
This event has highlighted worries about the treatment of political rivals in Uganda.
The incident happened recently, as reported on July 31, 2026.
The situation is part of ongoing political tensions in Uganda.
Other African news includes Ghana proposing big changes to its constitution and Benin trying to get back cultural items taken by France.
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New Zealand has banned greyhound racing and about 1,400 greyhounds will retire and need new homes. Some trainers are moving their dogs to Australia, where greyhound racing is still allowed, to continue the sport.
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New Zealand's greyhound racing ban began in April 2024 and took effect in June 2024.
Around 1,400 greyhounds in New Zealand will retire and require rehoming due to the ban.
Some New Zealand trainers plan to relocate up to 150 greyhounds to Australia by chartered flights.
Australia treats imported greyhounds as companion animals and screens them for diseases like rabies.
Greyhound Racing New Zealand will pay for the dogs' flights, while other costs fall on owners and trainers.
Most New Zealand trainers moving to Australia do not need special visas because citizens can live there freely.
The ban followed multiple reviews that found high injury and death rates in the sport in New Zealand.
Greyhound racing industries in parts of Australia are much larger in value than New Zealand’s former industry.
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A 28-year-old Australian hiker named William Standish was found dead in Wyoming after going missing on the Continental Divide Trail. Officials believe he died from a fall in the Teton mountain range while hiking between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
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William Standish disappeared after last contacting family on July 23.
He was hiking the Continental Divide Trail, a 3,100-mile route from Canada through several U.S. states.
Standish’s body was found by helicopter rescuers in the Wigwams area of the Teton mountain range.
Evidence suggests he fell from a steep ridge between Grand Teton and Jedediah Smith wilderness.
His family lost contact with him after his last GPS update and Facebook message.
The Teton county search and rescue team led the investigation with help from federal agencies.
Recent hiking-related deaths have also been reported in Colorado, Arizona, New Hampshire, and Canada.
These other cases involved accidents such as lightning strikes, medical emergencies, and falls.
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An Israeli official said Israeli troops will not pull back from Gaza until Hamas is truly disarmed. Hamas said it will only give up heavy weapons if Israel stops its attacks and withdraws from Gaza. The situation involves a US-brokered peace plan aiming to end the conflict, with a new proposal for Hamas disarmament and gradual Israeli withdrawal.
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Israel will not withdraw troops from the Yellow Line in Gaza without genuine disarmament of Hamas.
Hamas demands Israel end all attacks and withdraw forces before handing over weapons.
President Trump announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas, calling it a big step.
Far-right Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir rejected the current draft agreement.
The US-backed peace plan includes a Board of Peace to oversee disarmament and reconstruction in Gaza.
Israeli forces currently control more than 60% of Gaza, aiming to increase to 70%.
Hamas claims it negotiated responsibly, motivated by worsening humanitarian conditions for Palestinians.
The plan includes phased disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and deployment of an international stabilization force.
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Some Cambridge University students protested at their graduation because the university’s large investment fund includes about $189 million connected to Israel. Two students explained why they used the graduation event as a moment to protest.
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Cambridge University has an endowment fund worth $5.7 billion.
About $189 million of this fund is invested in companies linked to Israel.
Some students protested during their graduation ceremonies to raise awareness.
Two students, named Gabs and Tallula, spoke about their decision to protest.
The protests aimed to highlight the issue of the university’s investments.
Graduation, an important event, was chosen as a platform for the protest.
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The United States and Israel are planning a major bombing campaign against Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power plants and refineries. President Donald Trump has not yet given the final approval, but coordination between the two countries is ongoing, with strikes possibly happening soon.
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The U.S. and Israel are preparing to target Iran’s energy infrastructure through airstrikes.
The aim is to weaken Iran’s military and government by hitting power plants and refineries.
President Trump discussed the plan during a cabinet meeting but has not given final approval.
Israel has been informed and is working with the U.S. on the operation.
There is concern about how the strikes could affect financial markets, with efforts to possibly end before markets open Monday.
The U.S. military is ready to act quickly once the president decides.
Israel had stopped attacks during a truce but is now returning to operations against Iran.
President Trump stated that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons under his leadership.
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The United Nations weather agency says a strong El Nino event is developing and will cause extreme weather worldwide. This will likely increase heatwaves, droughts, and floods, especially in places already facing climate challenges.
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El Nino is a climate pattern where the Pacific Ocean’s surface water becomes much warmer than usual.
This El Nino could raise ocean temperatures by nearly 3 degrees Celsius (5.22 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal.
The World Meteorological Organization warns it will cause heatwaves, drought, and flooding globally.
Areas most affected include Africa, southern Europe, the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and South America.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for faster action on climate change and stopping new fossil fuel projects.
The El Nino event is expected to add to human-caused climate change effects.
Scientists say this El Nino might be one of the strongest ever, but there is still uncertainty.
WMO highlights the need for governments to move from warnings to real actions to protect people.
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The Venezuelan government and part of the opposition will start talks supported by the United States to create a path toward elections. A key opposition figure, Maria Corina Machado, will not attend these talks, which aim to address electoral reforms and sanctions but have caused mixed reactions among opposition groups.
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The talks are backed by the United States and will begin on Saturday.
Maria Corina Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and prominent opposition leader, is not invited to the talks.
Opposition delegation is led by Dinorah Figuera, chosen by the US for her role in the 2015 democratically elected National Assembly.
The government side is led by Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly and brother of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
Figuera recently returned from exile in Spain and wants to overhaul the electoral council and Supreme Court to ensure fair elections.
Jorge Rodriguez aims to use talks to seek relief from US sanctions on Venezuela.
Machado was blocked from running in the 2024 presidential election by Venezuela’s Supreme Court.
Pro-Machado protesters have called for elections, and there are differing opinions about the talks within Venezuela and from US officials.
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About 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta in 24 hours, creating a chaotic and difficult situation. Most migrants have since returned to Morocco, but at least 57 people died during the attempt, including from drowning and crowd stampedes.
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Around 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco within one day.
Ceuta's population is about 70,000, making the migrant arrival almost equal to the city’s size.
At least 57 migrants died trying to cross, some by drowning and others in a stampede.
Many migrants returned voluntarily to Morocco after arrival.
Spanish forces and police were sent to restore order in Ceuta.
Migrants also tried to enter Melilla, another Spanish territory in North Africa.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the border crossing a violation of Spain’s territory and blamed human smugglers.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized the chaotic crossing and called for stricter border rules and swift returns.
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At least 25 people died and many others were hurt when a bus fell into a ravine near Bourmedes, a town in Algeria. The crash happened about 50 kilometers from the capital city, Algiers.
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The accident involved a bus that fell into a ravine.
The location of the crash is Bourmedes, a coastal town in Algeria.
Bourmedes is about 50 kilometers away from Algiers, the capital of Algeria.
At least 25 people lost their lives in the crash.
Dozens of people were injured.
Emergency services responded to the scene.
The exact cause of the crash was not mentioned.
The incident is one of the deadliest bus accidents reported recently in Algeria.
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A passenger bus crashed into a ravine in northern Algeria, killing at least 27 people and injuring 39 others. The bus was traveling from Setif to Algiers when it left the road near El Karma, about 50 km from its destination.
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The accident happened on a Friday near El Karma, 50 km from Algiers.
At least 27 people died, and 39 were injured in the crash.
Rescue teams and ambulances worked to help the injured and take them to hospitals.
Algeria’s president declared three days of national mourning for the victims.
The president called the responsible parties “road criminals and terrorists” and promised a strict investigation.
The bus left the road for unknown reasons; speeding and human error are common causes of crashes in Algeria.
Last year, over 3,800 people died in Algerian traffic accidents.
Similar deadly bus accidents occurred recently, including one last August killing 18 people.
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Peru’s new Foreign Minister Carlos Espa said the country wants to strengthen its relationship with the United States, calling it a “strategic partner.” Peru will also work to rebuild ties with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela under President Keiko Fujimori’s government, which focuses on fighting crime and increasing cooperation with the US.
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Carlos Espa was recently appointed as Peru’s Foreign Minister.
Peru sees the United States as a key strategic partner and plans closer cooperation.
Peru will try to restore diplomatic relations with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
President Keiko Fujimori leads a conservative government focused on reducing crime.
Fujimori has a history linked to her father, former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted for human rights abuses.
The US government under President Trump supports right-wing leaders in Latin America and has pushed to limit China’s influence in Peru.
Peru plans to join the Shield of the Americas, a coalition to fight drug cartels and other criminal groups.
The US Deputy Secretary of State attended Fujimori’s inauguration, showing Washington’s support.
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Researchers at Ohio State University are studying how exposure to oilfield brine, a radioactive waste spread on some roads in Ohio, affects the health of local residents. They are collecting samples like baby teeth and toenail clippings from people who live in counties where the brine is used to learn more about long-term health risks.
Key Facts
Oilfield brine is a radioactive byproduct from oil and gas drilling that has been spread on roads in parts of Ohio for over 40 years.
The brine is used to melt ice and control dust in counties like Licking, Coshocton, and Ashtabula.
Ohio State University researchers, led by Dr. Arbor Quist, have started a study collecting baby teeth, toenail clippings, and soil samples to check for health effects.
Radium, a radioactive element in the brine, can cause cancer because it builds up in bones like calcium.
Radium breaks down into radon gas, which is linked to lung cancer; Licking County has very high radon levels.
The brine can wash into gardens and streams, potentially contaminating food and water.
It has been legal to spread oilfield brine in Ohio since 1985, and some well owners give the brine away for free to towns for road use.
Local activists are working to stop the use of oilfield brine on roads due to health concerns.
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Antonio Oseguera Cervantes pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to helping traffic cocaine and methamphetamine. His brother, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel before being killed by the Mexican army.
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Antonio Oseguera Cervantes admitted to conspiring to smuggle cocaine and meth into the United States.
His brother, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes (“El Mencho”), led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a violent drug cartel in Mexico.
The CJNG was declared a foreign terrorist organization last year by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Antonio is 67 years old and comes from Michoacán, Mexico.
He faces at least 15 years in prison and is set to be sentenced on November 13.
He also pleaded guilty to having a gun connected to his drug trafficking activities.
Antonio was moved from Mexico to the U.S. for trial in February 2025.
Before joining CJNG, he was part of the Milenio Cartel.
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Poland has officially protested to Russia after a Russian missile landed in its territory in the Lublin region. No one was hurt, but Poland condemned the incident and warned against escalating tensions near NATO's eastern border.
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A Russian Kh-101 missile landed in the village of Tarnawa Kolonia in Poland's Lublin region.
Poland summoned the Russian ambassador to express strong protest against the missile incursion.
There were no casualties or injuries from the missile landing.
The missile is linked to an attack in Ukraine that killed at least eight civilians and injured more than 50.
The missile was produced near Moscow in the second quarter of 2024, showing Russia is still launching new weapons.
Poland’s Foreign Ministry said the incident threatens the security of a sovereign state and European Union and NATO borders.
NATO and European leaders condemned the missile landing in Poland.
This incident is part of a series of drone and missile incursions near NATO countries bordering Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump said the United States has reached an understanding with Israel on a deal to disarm Hamas, and he claimed Israel is very happy about it. Hamas agreed to start the process of handing over its weapons to a Palestinian committee, while Israel has been mostly silent and some officials have criticized the plan.
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President Trump announced a deal involving Hamas disarming in exchange for Israel withdrawing from Gaza.
Hamas confirmed it agreed to the first step of the deal, which includes turning over weapons to a Palestinian committee.
Israel has not officially agreed to the terms; some Israeli officials have called the plan unacceptable.
The deal was negotiated with help from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the US.
An International Board of Peace, chaired by President Trump, will oversee the agreement.
The plan includes Hamas preparing a weapons inventory over 14 days, possibly extended.
Israeli forces will gradually pull out of Gaza during the process, but still control over 70% of the area.
The deal aims to end ongoing conflict in Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians have died since last year.
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Wildfires have caused serious damage in Western Europe during July, forcing over 250,000 people to leave their homes. At least one person has died as fires spread in countries such as France, Spain, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
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More than 250,000 people have been displaced by wildfires in Western Europe.
At least one death has been reported due to the fires.
The fires are affecting multiple countries, including France, Spain, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
The wildfires occurred during the month of July.
Emergency services are responding to the ongoing fires.
The fires have caused large-scale evacuations to protect residents.
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For the first time, a drone captured the birth of a humpback whale off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. The footage shows the newborn whale coming into the world and taking its first breath, which is very rare to see.
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The birth was filmed by wildlife photographer Alexander Forrest during a whale migration.
The whale showed unusual slow movement before giving birth.
The video was taken on July 28, 2026, and is the first humpback whale birth recorded by drone.
This is only the fourth full humpback whale birth ever recorded on film worldwide.
ORRCA, a whale research and rescue group, monitored the mother and calf after birth.
Humpback whales were once endangered due to commercial whaling but are now partially protected.
Four out of 14 humpback whale groups remain endangered, and one is listed as threatened.
The video may help scientists learn more about whale births and early calf behavior.
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