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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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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the incident, but the cause of the crash is not yet known.
Key Facts
The crash involved an F-35 stealth fighter jet.
The location was Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California.
Emergency responders were sent to the scene.
Marine officials called it an “aircraft mishap.”
The reason for the crash has not been determined.
The F-35 is a military aircraft used by the U.S. Marine Corps.
No details were provided about injuries or damage.
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In the past day, about 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed into Ceuta, a small Spanish area in North Africa with about 83,000 people. Many migrants returned to Morocco voluntarily, but the sudden increase followed events that are still being analyzed.
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Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located in North Africa.
Around 60,000 migrants from Morocco arrived in Ceuta within 24 hours.
The population of Ceuta is about 83,000 people.
Dozens of migrants died trying to cross into Ceuta.
Over 48,000 migrants went back to Morocco on their own by Friday evening.
Spanish officials confirmed these numbers and are monitoring the situation.
Ceuta has been a key point for migrants trying to reach Europe.
The reason for the sudden surge in migrants is under investigation.
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An F-35 military jet crashed near the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Officials have not yet shared information about the cause of the crash or if anyone was hurt.
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The crash involved an F-35, a modern military aircraft.
It happened close to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego.
Authorities have not provided details about the cause.
There is no update on injuries or damage.
The incident is under investigation.
The F-35 is used by the U.S. Marine Corps and other military branches.
The crash was captured on video by CBS News.
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Hamas has agreed to give its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee as part of a US-backed plan that includes a gradual Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza. The deal supports the next phase of a ceasefire plan brokered by President Donald Trump, but Israel insists it will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Key Facts
Hamas agreed to hand over its weapons to the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
The deal is part of a roadmap to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan.
President Donald Trump called this agreement a "major milestone" toward Hamas’s complete disarmament.
Israel has not confirmed any military withdrawal and demands full disarmament before pulling back.
The ceasefire has been in place since October, but violence has continued, including recent Israeli strikes in Gaza.
The NCAG will be responsible for internal security and managing Hamas’s weapons.
An International Stabilization Force is planned to separate Israeli forces from NCAG-controlled areas.
The deal followed months of difficult negotiations and aims to stop military operations immediately.
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Hamas has said it will start disarming if Israel stops attacks and pulls its forces out of Gaza, based on a ceasefire deal announced by President Donald Trump. The deal faces challenges, including Hamas’s condition that disarmament depends on creating a Palestinian state, which the Israeli government opposes.
Key Facts
Hamas agreed to begin disarming as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal announced by President Trump.
The deal requires Israel to end strikes and withdraw from Gaza for Hamas to disarm.
Hamas says it will only lay down heavy weapons after a Palestinian state is established.
Israel has not officially responded to the agreement and insists it will not withdraw before Hamas disarms.
The ceasefire stumbles over disagreements; Israel accuses Hamas of violating it by continuing attacks, while Hamas accuses Israel of ongoing strikes.
The deal includes transferring weapons from Hamas police to a U.S.-backed Palestinian committee.
Implementation will happen in stages, with international forces helping maintain security during Israel’s phased withdrawal.
Israel currently controls about 60% of Gaza, much of which is heavily damaged or depopulated.
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Two men were jailed in the UK for piloting overcrowded small boats carrying migrants across the English Channel. Omar Heidari received two years in prison for steering a boat with 95 people onboard, while Manas Yuk was sentenced to 18 months for a boat carrying 81 people, including children.
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Omar Heidari, an Afghan national aged 34, was jailed for two years for piloting a boat with 95 people in June.
Manas Yuk, an 18-year-old Sudanese national, received 18 months in youth detention for piloting a boat with 81 people, including 13 children.
Both men pleaded guilty to endangering others by piloting unsafe, overcrowded boats.
The court cases were held at Canterbury Crown Court.
These sentences are part of a law effective since January targeting those who risk lives by piloting small boats illegally.
The boats were overcrowded, some passengers did not wear life jackets, and some sat with legs hanging over the side.
Yuk tried to hide his identity but was identified using drone footage.
Channel crossings by small boats have become the most common way migrants enter the UK illegally since 2020, with over 14,000 arrivals this year up to now.
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The Israeli government has given over 100,000 assault rifles to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, an area that Palestinians and much of the international community consider occupied territory. This arms distribution comes as settler attacks against Palestinians have increased to record levels, raising concerns about the impact on the local Palestinian population.
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Israel has distributed more than 100,000 assault rifles to Israeli settlers.
These settlers live in the West Bank, a territory considered occupied under international law.
Attacks by settlers on Palestinians have reached record numbers.
The weapon distribution is intended to protect settlers amid rising violence.
Palestinians face increased threats and violence linked to these armed settlers.
The situation has raised international alarms about security and human rights in the area.
The West Bank has long been a disputed region with ongoing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
This arms distribution could escalate conflicts between settlers and Palestinians.
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Record amounts of sargassum seaweed are covering beaches and coastlines in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. This seaweed growth is harming marine life, hurting tourism, and causing problems for local communities.
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About 27 million metric tons of sargassum were recorded in July 2026 across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.
Sargassum seaweed is covering miles of coastline and produces a bad smell when it rots onshore.
This year, sargassum has grown locally in large amounts, instead of being carried by ocean currents as usual.
The sargassum belt in the Atlantic has been increasing since 2011.
Scientists link the growth to factors like agricultural runoff, warmer waters, and changing wind and ocean currents.
Mexico plans to spend $115 million to reduce the seaweed problem on its Caribbean coast.
On the worst days, up to 9,000 tons of sargassum reach Mexico’s coast, but the country can only remove 1,200 tons daily with current resources.
2026 is expected to have the second-largest sargassum bloom on record for this region.
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Bulgaria’s Parliament has scheduled the next presidential election for October 25. The presidency is mostly a ceremonial role, but the president leads the military and can reject laws or sign treaties. The current president’s party supports the incumbent, Iliana Yotova, who seeks re-election.
Key Facts
Bulgaria’s presidential election date is set for October 25.
The president has limited powers but leads the armed forces and can veto laws.
Bulgaria has about 6.5 million people.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s party supports current President Iliana Yotova.
Radev was president for two terms before becoming prime minister.
Yotova was Radev’s vice president for nine years.
The election tests if Radev’s party can keep political control after a big win in April.
If no candidate wins over half the votes, a second round will be held on November 1.
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An F-35 fighter jet caught fire at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego on Friday morning. Emergency crews responded, and the incident is being investigated, but no details about injuries or damage have been confirmed yet.
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The incident happened around 10 a.m. local time at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
The aircraft involved was an F-35 fighter jet.
Local officials called it an "aircraft mishap."
Emergency crews quickly responded to the situation.
Authorities have not confirmed any injuries or the extent of damage.
The military has not released further information as of Friday afternoon.
An investigation is underway.
Officials plan to provide updates when more details are available.
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Actor George Clooney and his family evacuated their home in southeastern France because of a nearby wildfire. The fire burned about 100 hectares near the town of Brignoles, and authorities continue to fight wildfires in other parts of France during a period of extreme summer heat.
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George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their children left their home near Brignoles in southeastern France due to a wildfire.
The wildfire started on Wednesday and burned about 100 hectares (250 acres).
The Clooneys have French citizenship and bought their estate in France in 2021.
Another larger wildfire around Bordeaux in southwestern France forced evacuations of thousands of people but was later contained.
French officials allowed most evacuated residents near Bordeaux to return home after the fire was controlled.
Weather conditions improved temporarily with cooler temperatures and higher humidity, helping to control fires.
Firefighters continue to combat wildfires in various regions during a hot and dry summer.
Clooney expressed support for the local community during this difficult time in a letter to the mayor.
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Hollywood is experiencing a renewed focus on versatile movie stars like Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway. These actors are taking roles in many different types of films, from big action movies to smaller independent dramas and comedies.
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Hollywood sees a rise in actors who can perform in various movie genres.
Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway are leading this trend.
These actors are featured in blockbuster action films.
They also appear in indie dramas, which are smaller, more personal films.
Comedies are another genre these stars are working in.
This trend is described as bringing back Hollywood’s "Golden Age," a period known for famous and talented movie stars.
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FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour said the organization’s staff were misled by President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, and Lamour suggested the plan should be stopped. A senior adviser to Infantino also resigned in protest, saying the deal is bad for football and was developed without proper consultation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed selling stakes in future World Cup profits to private equity funds.
This plan involves creating a $20 billion commercial company, with 20% owned by private investors.
Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s chief operating officer, said staff were “deceived” and the project is the work of one person only.
Lamour said FIFA staff deserve better treatment and may risk losing his job by speaking out.
Carlos Cordeiro, Infantino’s senior adviser and former US Soccer Federation president, resigned over the plan.
Cordeiro opposed the proposal, calling it “a bad deal for football” and said it risks the future of the sport.
FIFA already holds billions of dollars in reserves and made $15 billion in revenue over the last four years from World Cups.
The lead private investor is linked to a fund from Joshua Kushner, brother-in-law to President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
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FIFA's chief operating officer said staff were misled by President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors and suggested the plan should be stopped. A senior adviser also resigned in protest, calling the deal bad for football and saying he had no part in the discussions.
Key Facts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed creating a $20 billion company to handle World Cup commercial rights and sell 20% to private investors.
The main investor named is Joshua Kushner, connected to U.S. politics as the brother of Jared Kushner.
Kevin Lamour, FIFA’s chief operating officer, said staff were kept in the dark about the plan and deserve better transparency.
Lamour criticized the plan as the idea of one person and urged football leaders to reconsider it.
Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser and former U.S. Soccer president, resigned and opposed the sale, calling it a bad deal without justification.
Cordeiro highlighted that FIFA has large financial reserves and recent revenue of $15 billion from World Cups, making the sale unnecessary.
FIFA offered $20 million to some soccer federations as part of this plan, with a deadline of September 19.
Infantino has been FIFA president for over 10 years and is expected to be re-elected next March.
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The first two U.S. military refueling aircraft arrived at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria to support operations in the Middle East. Bulgaria approved the deployment despite protests from local residents and complaints from Iran, with officials emphasizing no direct military actions will be launched from Bulgarian territory.
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Bulgaria's parliament approved the deployment of up to eight U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft and 250 personnel at Bezmer Air Base.
The deployment is authorized until October 1, 2026, under a 2006 defense agreement between the U.S. and Bulgaria.
The aircraft arrived to support U.S. operations related to the conflict with Iran in the Middle East.
Bulgaria is a member of NATO and the European Union and required parliamentary approval for the deployment.
Iran protested the deployment, and Bulgaria assured Iran that it does not change Bulgaria’s approach or indicate direct military involvement.
Local residents near Bezmer have held peaceful protests against the deployment due to safety concerns.
Bulgarian officials stated the deployment is for logistical purposes, specifically for in-flight refueling outside Bulgarian airspace.
President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for allowing the deployment despite Iranian threats.
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Bears are gathering at Brooks Falls in Alaska to eat large amounts of salmon before winter. They do this to gain weight, which helps them survive during hibernation in the cold months.
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Bears come to Brooks Falls in Alaska in large numbers.
They eat salmon caught in the river.
The goal is to gain enough weight before winter starts.
Gaining weight is crucial for bears to hibernate.
Brooks Falls is a well-known spot for this feeding activity.
Katmai National Park and Preserve is where Brooks Falls is located.
Rangers like Troy Hunt provide information about the bears’ behavior.
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