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Mali faces a serious security crisis as al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels have joined forces to increase attacks on the military. This new partnership has led to more deadly attacks and a rise in deaths in the country, which is part of a violent region known as the Sahel.
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The JNIM jihadi rebels and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) separatists have teamed up to attack Mali’s military.
In April 2026, the rebels launched massive, coordinated attacks across Mali for the first time in a decade.
There was a 35% increase in deaths from militant attacks in the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2024.
The two groups share a common enemy: the Malian armed forces and Russia’s Africa Corps paramilitary group supporting the military.
The conflict began in 2012 with the Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali and expanded due to jihadist involvement.
Mali’s military took control of the government in 2020, citing the ongoing security issues.
The Sahel region, which includes Mali, is the deadliest area worldwide for terror-related deaths.
The FLA aims to secure independence for northern Mali and decide local laws, including versions of sharia law, after control is gained.
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Ten climbers, led by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue efforts are underway, but the team has been out of contact since the incident.
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The avalanche happened on Broad Peak, the 12th highest mountain in the world, located in the Karakoram range of Pakistan.
The climbing team includes 10 people from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, China, the United States, and another foreign climber.
Nirmal Purja, also called Nims Dai, leads the team and is a well-known mountaineer who has set several climbing records.
The group has not communicated since the avalanche occurred.
Rescue operations involve helicopters and other resources, but are dependent on weather and safety conditions.
Purja completed all 14 highest peaks over 8,000 meters in just over six months in 2019, a record at that time.
In 2021, he was part of the first team to climb K2 in winter.
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Satellite images reveal that the UK has experienced significant damage to plants and crops due to this summer’s heatwaves and drought. These dry conditions harm farming, threaten food supplies, and increase the risk of water shortages and flash flooding in the future.
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The UK has had prolonged hot weather and very little rain this summer.
Satellite data shows large areas of vegetation turning brown, indicating stress in places like Conwy, Flintshire, Denbighshire, and Merseyside.
Some areas, especially uplands in Scotland and Wales, have remained greener and less affected.
Plants may recover after rain returns if their roots remain healthy, but long dry periods lower groundwater levels affecting deep-rooted plants.
Dry, hard ground can cause more flooding when rain finally falls because water runs off instead of soaking in.
The drought started quickly after a wet early spring and has increased water demand for farms, industry, and homes.
Experts warn that crop yields may drop, raising food prices and reducing British produce in supermarkets.
The drought also puts wildlife at risk, as many UK plants and animals are not used to long dry spells.
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, causing deaths and forcing many people to leave their homes. At least 34 people died, and about 9,000 people moved to evacuation centers, while some had to sleep in their cars.
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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Tuesday.
At least 34 people lost their lives because of the earthquake.
Around 9,000 people were moved to evacuation centers for safety.
Some residents could not find shelter and slept inside their cars.
The earthquake caused damage that made homes unsafe to stay in.
Emergency services continue to respond to the situation.
The event disrupted daily life in the affected areas.
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British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly was found not guilty on three sexual penetration charges but guilty of two assault charges related to biting a fan during a sexual encounter in a Perth hotel. The jury could not reach a verdict on three other sexual penetration charges, so a retrial may be scheduled.
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Yung Filly’s real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, a 30-year-old Colombian-born South London artist.
The incident involved a 20-year-old woman after a concert in Perth in September 2024.
He was acquitted of three sexual penetration charges and not guilty on charges of choking and one assault charge.
He was found guilty of two assaults involving biting the woman’s neck, cheek, and breast.
The jury was hung (could not decide) on three other sexual penetration charges.
The case will return to court to decide if there will be a retrial on the undecided charges.
Yung Filly admitted to biting the woman but described them as "love bites."
The trial affected his entertainment career and large social media following; fans posted illegal courtroom images online, leading to restrictions.
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Firefighters in southwestern France are fighting large wildfires that have lasted for over a week. Authorities say they had the first somewhat hopeful day since the fires started, while about 220,000 people have been evacuated from the area.
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Large wildfires have been burning in the Gironde region of southwestern France for more than a week.
Firefighters are actively working to control the fires.
Around 220,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to the fires.
Officials describe the latest day as “somewhat optimistic” compared to previous days.
The fires have caused widespread damage and disruption in the Gironde area.
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People in the Iranian city of Zanjan held a funeral for three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran says these members were killed in a strike carried out by the United States.
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The funeral took place in Zanjan, a city in northwest Iran.
Three members of the IRGC died.
Iran claims the deaths were caused by a U.S. strike.
The IRGC is a branch of Iran’s military.
The event shows ongoing tension between Iran and the U.S.
Residents attended to honor the dead soldiers.
No details about the strike’s exact location or timing were given.
The U.S. has not officially responded in this article.
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UK rapper and YouTuber Yung Filly was found not guilty of raping a woman in Australia after a nightclub show. The jury cleared him of some charges but could not decide on others, and he was found guilty of two counts of assault.
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Yung Filly’s real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos.
He was accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman in a hotel room in Hillarys, near Perth, Australia.
The jury found him not guilty of three counts of sexual penetration without consent.
The jury could not decide on three other counts of the same charge.
He was also found not guilty of assault causing bodily harm and strangulation.
Barrientos was found guilty of two counts of assault.
Yung Filly is part of the YouTube group Beta Squad and has appeared on UK TV shows including Bake Off and BBC Three.
The legal case relates to events that occurred in 2024 following a nightclub performance.
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Hamas has agreed, for the first time, to a plan that would have it store its heavy weapons under Palestinian supervision in Gaza. This move could be an important step toward ending the nearly three-year war in Gaza and advancing a peace initiative supported by President Trump.
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Hamas accepted a peace plan to disarm by inventorying and storing heavy weapons.
The weapons would be kept under Palestinian, not Israeli, supervision.
The decision followed leadership elections that made Khalil al-Hayya the leader of Hamas in Gaza.
Palestinian officials say the decision is driven by the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Hamas negotiators described the talks as long and difficult.
It is unclear if the agreement will be fully implemented or respected by all sides.
Many people in Gaza are skeptical since past agreements have failed to stop the fighting or improve conditions.
The plan is seen as possibly the first credible step toward ending the war and progressing a political process.
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Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album, "Petal," featuring 12 songs with a more restrained and softer vocal style compared to her usual powerful singing. The album includes a mix of moods and production styles, showing a new side of Grande's musical approach.
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"Petal" is Ariana Grande’s eighth studio album.
The album has 12 tracks and shows a quieter, more controlled vocal style.
The lead single, "Hate That I Made You Love Me," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Producers Ilya Salmanzadeh and Max Martin worked on the album.
Songs mix different moods, from soft pop to dreamy and atmospheric sounds.
The album includes standout tracks like "Bad Thing (Bunny Hop)" and "Nowhere, Nobody."
Ariana Grande described the album as a symbol of growth and life through challenges.
Critics noted the album has less of her usual strong vocal runs and more subtle emotions.
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Actor Storm Reid, known for her Emmy-winning acting, is releasing music to show a different, more personal side of herself. She has put out singles like "Shotty" and "Clean Sweep," and plans to create a music project that tells her story while continuing her acting career.
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Storm Reid is a 23-year-old actor from Atlanta.
She won an Emmy in 2024 for her role in "The Last of Us."
Reid released her single "Shotty" recently, following her debut "Clean Sweep."
She has recorded over 25 songs and aims to release an EP, a short album.
Reid releases her music independently through her own label, 1720 Music, to keep creative control.
She wants to help other artists by signing songwriters and producers to her label.
Reid is working on acting projects like Netflix’s "Roommates" and Teyana Taylor’s film "Get Lite."
She values music as much as acting and hopes to perform her music live in the future.
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China’s factory activity shrank in July for the first time in five months, signaling slower growth in the country’s economy. The official measure of manufacturing activity dropped below 50, which means production is contracting rather than expanding.
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China’s manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) fell to 49.2 in July from 50.3 in June.
A PMI below 50 shows a contraction in factory activity; above 50 means growth.
New orders fell sharply to 48.5, the lowest since 2023.
Production also decreased, with the index dropping to 49.9 from 51.4.
Domestic demand and building activities have weakened, partly due to typhoons hitting China in July.
China’s economy grew by 4.3% in the April-June quarter, the slowest in over three years.
Exports, especially in technology products like semiconductors and electric vehicles, remain strong and help support growth.
Some countries have criticized China for excess industrial capacity and cheap exports, but China disputes these claims.
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Fifa plans to create a new commercial company and allow outside investors to buy minority shares in it. Several football associations in Europe and North and Central America have opposed the plan and threatened to boycott future World Cups. Fifa says no football is being sold and wants to continue consulting with all member associations before making a decision.
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Fifa wants to form a commercial subsidiary called Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) to manage its main events like the World Cups.
External investors would be invited to buy small, non-controlling shares in this new company.
The proposal needs approval from a majority of Fifa’s 211 member associations, requiring at least 106 votes.
European football’s 55 member associations have voted to boycott World Cups if the plan goes ahead.
Concacaf, which oversees football in North and Central America, also rejected the plan.
UEFA and Concacaf together represent 96 associations, many expected to vote against the proposal.
Fifa says the consultation process was disrupted by wrong media reports and will continue to hear all members’ views.
Fifa insists the plan will allow associations to share in football’s commercial benefits without harming the sport’s spirit or governance.
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Israeli forces attacked areas near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, targeting tunnels linked to Hezbollah. The Israeli military said it used 700 tonnes of explosives to damage these tunnels as part of a plan connected to a previous agreement on troop withdrawal and managing Hezbollah disarmament.
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Israeli forces conducted strikes near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.
The targets were tunnels believed to belong to the group Hezbollah.
Israeli military used around 700 tonnes of explosives in the operation.
The strikes aimed to destroy parts of the Hezbollah tunnel network.
Israel agreed in June to gradually withdraw its troops from Lebanon.
After withdrawal, the Lebanese military is expected to take control of disarming Hezbollah.
The operation relates to this broader plan of reducing Israeli presence and managing Hezbollah.
The strikes are part of ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in the region.
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A strong earthquake in southwestern Japan has caused 34 deaths and injured several people. The quake damaged buildings, cut power to thousands of homes, and halted train services on the island of Kyushu.
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The earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and struck near Uki city in Kumamoto prefecture.
Deaths increased from 25 to 34 as of the latest report.
About 40,000 homes lost power after the quake.
Rail services in the area were stopped temporarily.
Nearly half of the deaths happened at a paper mill and possibly from a gas explosion at a store.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned people to expect aftershocks.
Help efforts are harder because of water shortages and summer heat.
Japan frequently experiences earthquakes, with a major quake in Kumamoto 10 years ago killing 275 people.
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Large wildfires have burned across France during a fourth heatwave this summer, leading to evacuations and rising concerns about the climate crisis ahead of next year’s presidential election. French leaders, including President Macron, have focused on emergency response but have not yet addressed long-term climate policies in depth.
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Dozens of wildfires have spread across France amid a severe heatwave and poor air quality.
About 260,000 people were evacuated due to the fires.
Marine Tondelier, leader of the Green party, called for national emergency talks and more climate action.
President Emmanuel Macron visited the wildfire crisis center and described the situation as the hardest since World War II.
Macron said it was too early to analyze long-term lessons while fighting the fires.
Some political parties are delaying detailed climate policy announcements until closer to the election.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s party has questioned some climate science but emphasized support for firefighters and criticized emergency funding.
Experts say recurring wildfires were predictable due to rising temperatures but political change on climate remains limited.
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Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna said the relationship between Ukraine and the U.S. has improved recently, with more communication and cooperation on military and security issues. She highlighted stronger ties under President Trump’s administration, efforts to provide missile defense, and hopes for new U.S. sanctions on Russia.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has had two phone calls and three meetings with President Trump in the past six weeks.
Changes in U.S. State Department and White House staff have helped improve Ukraine-U.S. relations.
Ukraine now gives regular updates on its military situation and challenges the idea that Russia is winning the war.
Kyiv is shifting from asking for support to delivering concrete results for the Trump administration, including defense cooperation.
Talks about producing Patriot missile systems in Ukraine are ongoing, with a possible timeline of 12 months to five years.
Ukrainian officials want to strengthen diplomacy to reach a ceasefire before a harsh winter.
Ukraine denies linking the Middle East conflict to its own war and called a recent strike on an Iranian ship accidental.
The ambassador mentioned a new U.S. bill to add tariffs and sanctions on Russia’s oil buyers, aiming to hurt Russia economically.
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A team of climbers led by Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja went missing after an avalanche struck them on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue efforts are underway, but bad weather and conditions are making it difficult to reach them.
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Nirmal Purja, a famous Nepalese climber, is among ten people missing after an avalanche.
The incident took place on Broad Peak, an 8,047-meter mountain in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
The team included five Nepalese, one Pakistani, one Omani, one American, one Chinese, and one other foreign climber.
The climbers have not communicated since the avalanche occurred.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan is coordinating rescue operations using helicopters and other resources.
Weather and operational difficulties are slowing rescue efforts.
Nirmal Purja is known for breaking climbing records, including climbing all 14 highest peaks in six months and six days.
In 2021, Purja and his team completed the first winter climb of K2, the world’s second highest mountain.
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Ten climbers, including well-known Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue teams are working to find them, but the group has not been in contact since the accident.
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The avalanche struck on Broad Peak, an 8,047-meter mountain in Pakistan’s Karakoram range.
Nirmal Purja led the 10-person climbing expedition.
The team includes five Nepalese climbers, plus people from Pakistan, Oman, the United States, China, and another foreigner.
All members of the climbing group have been out of communication since the avalanche.
Rescue efforts involve helicopters and other resources, but weather and conditions affect the operation.
Nirmal Purja is a famous mountaineer who holds records for climbing all 14 highest peaks (above 8,000 meters) in just over six months.
In 2021, Purja and nine Nepalese climbers made the first winter climb of K2, the world's second-highest mountain.
Authorities and the Alpine Club of Pakistan are closely monitoring the situation.
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The village of Sinjil in the occupied West Bank is blocked off by Israeli barriers including earth mounds, metal fences, and closed roads. These blockages prevent people from entering or leaving easily, making daily travel hard and sometimes dangerous for residents.
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Sinjil is a village located in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli authorities have placed earth mounds, metal barriers, and closed roads to block all main entrances to Sinjil.
These blockades stop residents from moving freely in and out of the village.
The restrictions affect routine activities like going to work, school, or medical care.
Residents say the blockades can create dangerous situations due to limited access.
Al Jazeera reporters visited Sinjil to document the situation firsthand.
The area is under Israeli occupation, meaning Israel controls the land but it is claimed by Palestinians.
The blockades are part of wider restrictions affecting Palestinian communities in the West Bank.
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