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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.
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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.
Key Facts
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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A photographer used a drone to record a humpback whale giving birth off the coast of Australia. This is believed to be the first time a whale birth has been captured on video using a drone.
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The event happened off the coast of Australia.
A drone was used to film the birth of a humpback whale.
This is likely the first time a drone has recorded a whale giving birth.
The footage was shared by CBS News.
The video offers a rare view of whale birth in the wild.
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Federal officials released a new plan to manage water use at Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2036. The plan aims to help the seven Colorado River Basin states work together while coping with long-term drought and low water levels.
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The Bureau of Reclamation introduced a plan to operate the two largest U.S. reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, until 2036.
The plan allows flexible decisions and encourages agreement among Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
These reservoirs are at their lowest levels since they began filling in the 1960s due to ongoing drought and climate changes.
The Colorado River serves over 40 million people, supports farmland, tribal nations, and international water agreements with Mexico.
Water demand has often been higher than supply since 2000, with less water flowing into the river than expected.
The plan sets water release limits from Lake Powell between 5 million to 12 million acre-feet per year.
The Lower Basin states (Arizona, California, Nevada) could face reductions up to 3 million acre-feet in water use if needed.
Upper Basin states (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming) would not have mandatory cuts for now but can conserve water voluntarily.
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An F-35 fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar near San Diego, causing a fire. The pilot ejected safely and is being taken to a hospital.
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The F-35 crashed at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, about 10 miles north of San Diego.
The pilot ejected from the aircraft before the crash and was recovered.
A small fire broke out at the crash site and responders worked to extinguish it.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosts over 15,000 military and civilian personnel and is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
The F-35 jet costs around $100 million each and is used by the Air Force, Navy, and Marines.
Previous crashes of F-35 jets have occurred in recent years, with pilots ejecting safely in these cases.
In 2023, a Marine pilot died after ejecting from an F/A-18 Hornet near the same base.
Investigations into past incidents sometimes found pilot error involved.
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Around 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish city of Ceuta over two days in 2026, a number equal to 70% of Ceuta’s usual population. At least 41 migrants died trying to cross by swimming or in a stampede, and there are disagreements over what caused this sudden surge.
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Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located in North Africa, bordering Morocco.
About 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta in a two-day span, a large increase from normal numbers.
At least 41 migrants died during the crossing, either by drowning or in a crowd crush.
Spain had recently started an amnesty program for immigrants without legal permits who arrived before January 1, 2026.
Critics, including U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. State Department, claim this amnesty encouraged the surge of migrants.
The Spanish government denies this and says criminal gangs are responsible for the border crisis.
Economic hardships and high youth unemployment in Morocco contribute to migration pressures.
A recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling about migrants arriving by sea is also part of the debate, with officials saying smugglers misinterpreted it to push crossings.
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Hamas has agreed to a deal to gradually give up its weapons if Israel withdraws its forces from Gaza. The agreement, confirmed by the United States and other countries, aims to end nearly three years of conflict. Some Israeli leaders oppose the plan, while Hamas says it will only disarm if Israel stops fighting and withdraws completely.
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Hamas agreed to disarm in stages as part of a new war-ending deal.
Israel would pull its forces out of Gaza under the agreement.
The deal was announced by President Donald Trump and supported by mediators from Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye, and the US.
An earlier ceasefire from October 2023 reduced violence but did not fully stop fighting.
Some Israeli officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, strongly oppose the plan.
Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel ends attacks and leaves Gaza.
The agreement includes plans for a Palestinian governing committee and international forces to stabilize Gaza.
There is skepticism over whether the deal will succeed due to mistrust between both sides.
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Skin conditions like eczema affect millions of people worldwide and can greatly impact daily life. New research suggests that protecting the skin’s barrier—the outermost layer—may be as important as reducing inflammation in treating these conditions.
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Over 200 million people globally have atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema.
In the U.S., more than 31 million people live with some form of eczema.
Traditional eczema treatments focus mainly on reducing inflammation using creams and medications.
The skin barrier protects against moisture loss and harmful irritants like pollen and bacteria.
When the skin barrier is damaged, it loses moisture and becomes more sensitive to irritants.
Researchers now believe protecting the skin barrier could help the skin heal better.
AJ Singhal developed Kalm Patch, a protective patch to shield skin and reduce scratching.
The patch aims to protect skin, block irritants, and keep moisture in to support healing.
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President Donald Trump said Israel supports a deal to fully disarm Hamas, calling it an important step for peace in the Middle East. However, he warned that the process will be difficult and could have many challenges along the way.
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President Trump spoke about an agreement to disarm Hamas completely.
He described the agreement as a major breakthrough for the Middle East.
Israel strongly supports this disarmament deal.
Trump warned the process will be complex and may face ups and downs.
The deal aims to reduce conflict and improve stability in the region.
The situation involves many difficulties that could affect the agreement’s success.
The announcement highlights ongoing efforts to resolve tensions involving Hamas.
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A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Japan's Kyushu island, killing at least 34 people and damaging over 1,500 buildings. Thousands of survivors face water and fuel shortages while dealing with hot weather and crowded shelters as rescue efforts continue.
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The earthquake struck Kyushu in southwestern Japan on Tuesday.
At least 34 people have died; one additional death is under investigation for quake connection.
More than 96 people were injured, with six in serious condition.
About 1,500 buildings were damaged, including 179 destroyed.
Nearly 80,000 homes remain without water.
Over 9,000 people are staying in shelters with added power for air conditioning.
Fuel shortages are affecting people’s ability to use cars and air conditioning.
The weather reached 36°C (97°F), causing an extreme heat alert in Kumamoto city.
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