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India’s parliament has passed a law to increase punishments for leaking exam papers. This follows protests led by young people demanding changes and resulted in the education minister resigning.
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The new law doubles the maximum jail time for exam paper leaks to 10 years.
The maximum fine for those involved will rise to over $1 million.
The bill passed both houses of parliament and now awaits the president’s signature.
The changes were approved after weeks of protests over leaked exam papers.
The protests were led by the youth group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned due to the scandal.
Earlier attempts to stop exam leaks had failed, making it a recurring problem.
Police clashed with protestors in New Delhi, using tear gas and batons to control crowds.
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President Donald Trump announced a new agreement for the full disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. This step is part of a 20-point peace plan aiming to end fighting, establish a new Palestinian government in Gaza, and ensure Israeli security.
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President Trump shared the disarmament agreement in a social media post on July 30, 2026.
The agreement involves the complete disarmament of Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza.
A newly formed multinational group called the Board of Peace will support the peace plan.
The plan includes phased actions: disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and international support for Gaza’s safety.
Hamas has agreed to a detailed roadmap for next steps in the ceasefire implementation.
The peace plan led to a ceasefire and prisoner exchanges last year.
The Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023 after a Hamas attack killed about 1,200 Israelis and caused many Palestinian deaths and a humanitarian crisis.
Countries like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey helped mediate the peace agreement.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan’s Kyushu island, killing 34 people and injuring over 80. Rescue teams are searching the damaged Aeon Mall in Kumamoto prefecture, where part of the building collapsed and an explosion occurred.
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The earthquake happened on Tuesday, July 29, 2026, in Kyushu, Japan’s southern main island.
Authorities confirmed 34 deaths and are investigating one additional possible death.
More than 80 people were injured, with five in serious condition.
Over 3,500 homes lost electricity after the quake.
Around 9,000 people are staying in shelters, where power is being added for air conditioning.
The Aeon Mall in Kashima was heavily damaged; its second floor collapsed and an explosion occurred.
Approximately 3,000 shoppers were evacuated from the mall before the explosion.
Rescue teams continue to search for survivors and assess damage in the affected areas.
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Australia’s federal police have reviewed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslim Australians and found they do not break hate speech laws. Hanson’s remarks, made in February 2026, raised concerns but were determined not to meet the legal limit for hate offences under new laws passed earlier that year.
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Pauline Hanson made comments on Sky News expressing concerns about Islam and questioning the idea of “good Muslims.”
These comments were made while discussing Australian women linked to Islamic State trying to return from Syria.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) received complaints about Hanson’s remarks in February 2026.
The AFP decided Hanson’s statements did not break hate speech laws under the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Act 2026.
This law was introduced after a terror attack in Bondi to strengthen penalties against hate crimes and violent threats.
Hanson later apologized if she offended Muslims who do not support sharia law or extremist views.
The Australian Senate censured Hanson over her comments in March 2026, with support from multiple parties.
Hanson described the censure as a political stunt and did not retract her main points.
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President Donald Trump announced that Morocco named a major highway after him, though Morocco has not officially confirmed this. The highway, called the Tiznit-Dakhla highway, connects southern Morocco to disputed Western Sahara and Mauritania, and is part of Morocco’s efforts to strengthen control over the region.
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President Trump announced on Truth Social that Morocco named the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him.
Morocco has not officially confirmed this naming.
The highway is 1,055 kilometers (655.5 miles) long and links southern Morocco to Mauritania via Western Sahara.
The highway cost about $1 billion and opened fully in January after a decade of construction.
Morocco views Western Sahara as its southern provinces, but Western Sahara’s status is disputed internationally.
Morocco and the US have close ties, with Trump’s administration supporting Morocco on the Western Sahara issue at the UN.
The highway supports Morocco’s ambitions to be a regional trade hub between Europe, Africa, and the Sahel region.
Morocco is promoting the Atlantic Initiative, providing sea access for landlocked African countries through its ports, boosting trade in the region.
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Clashes happened near the border between Morocco and the Spanish city of Melilla after many migrants crossed into the area. Moroccan security forces increased their presence, and Spain sent its military to strengthen security on its side of the border.
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The clashes took place close to the Morocco-Spain border crossing.
Thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish enclave this month.
Moroccan security forces were deployed near the border to control the situation.
Spain responded by sending in its military to reinforce border security.
Some cars were set on fire during the clashes.
The border crossing involved is one of the main entry points into Spain from Morocco.
This increased movement of migrants has led to heightened tensions in the area.
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In Wuhan, China, driverless taxis powered by artificial intelligence (AI) have caused problems on the roads and displaced many traditional taxi drivers. This has raised concerns about the impact of AI on workers’ jobs as China rapidly expands the use of AI despite a fragile job market and growing gig economy.
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Driverless taxis named Apollo Go caused street disruptions in Wuhan in March due to system malfunctions.
The rise of AI-powered robotaxis led to a 40% drop in earnings for some taxi drivers like Yao Xinnong.
China’s government supports large-scale AI deployment, aiming for shared prosperity but facing labor market challenges.
China’s gig economy has grown, with about 44% of workers in flexible, informal jobs by 2024.
Some taxi drivers protested the use of robotaxis in Wuhan in 2024, but protests were quickly censored.
A Wuhan taxi company publicly criticized government policies enabling AI automation, which is rare in China.
A state-run newspaper warned that AI presents new challenges to job rights and traditional employment rules.
China’s leader Xi Jinping stated in July that AI should promote shared prosperity and security.
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The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to reflect its traditional identity. The change was made through a constitutional amendment without a national vote, and the government is updating international bodies about the new name.
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Nauru’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May to change the country’s name to the Republic of Naoero.
President David Adeang confirmed that a planned national referendum on the name change was canceled.
The new name, Naoero, reflects the nation’s original traditional identity before European colonization.
The short-form name is now “Naoero,” and citizens are called “dei-Naoero.”
The old name, Nauru, came from European colonizers who could not pronounce the original name.
Nauru is the world’s third-smallest country with about 12,000 people.
The Nauruan language, dorerin Naoero, is classified as severely endangered by UNESCO.
The government plans to add the Nauruan language to school curricula in the future.
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An explosion in a mine in Balochistan Province, Pakistan, has killed at least 11 people and trapped many others underground. Rescue teams are working to bring oxygen into the mine to help those trapped.
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The explosion happened in a mine located in Balochistan, Pakistan.
At least 11 people have died because of the blast.
Dozens of miners are trapped inside the mine.
Emergency workers are digging to reach the trapped miners.
Rescuers are trying to supply oxygen inside the mine to keep trapped miners alive.
The rescue operation is ongoing as workers work to save those inside.
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Ten climbers, led by Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, went missing after an avalanche hit Broad Peak in northern Pakistan. Rescue teams are organizing a search despite challenging weather conditions.
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The missing team includes ten climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the United States, China, and other countries.
Nirmal Purja, also known as Nims Dai, is a British citizen famous for climbing the world’s 14 highest mountains in 189 days.
Broad Peak is 8,047 meters (26,401 feet) tall and is the 12th highest mountain in the world.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan received initial reports of the avalanche and has been coordinating rescue efforts.
Helicopters and rescue teams are ready but waiting for safe weather to begin operations.
Pakistan’s Karakoram mountain range attracts climbers from around the world.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan is working closely with government officials and supporting the families of the missing climbers.
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Dozens of Israeli soldiers left the Sde Teiman military base and gave up their weapons. This happened because they were unhappy with a senior officer who was trying to enforce discipline. The base has a history of soldiers being accused of breaking laws and mistreating Palestinian prisoners.
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Many Israeli soldiers abandoned their weapons and left the Sde Teiman base.
The soldiers protested against a senior commander aiming to restore order.
The Sde Teiman base is known for soldiers breaking laws.
Accusations against soldiers include torture of Palestinian detainees.
The event shows tension between soldiers and commanders at the base.
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A large wildfire near a nuclear power plant in Suffolk, UK, has forced hundreds of people to evacuate amid a heatwave. Meanwhile, European football teams led by UEFA are threatening to boycott the 2030 World Cup over plans to sell stakes in tournaments to private investors.
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A big wildfire in Suffolk, England, has burned an area as large as 247 football pitches.
The fire caused hundreds of people to leave their homes for safety reasons.
The UK is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, increasing wildfire risks.
UEFA, the European football group, supports a boycott of the 2030 World Cup if investment plans go ahead.
The controversial plan involves selling part ownership of football competitions to private investors.
55 European countries threaten to pull out of the 2030 World Cup qualifying games, including England, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces criticism and opposition over the plans.
Other football regions in Asia and the Americas also oppose selling stakes in tournaments.
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Spain sent military forces to Ceuta, a Spanish city in North Africa, after many migrants crossed into the area and overwhelmed the police. At least nine people died during the incident, and Italy supports temporarily strengthening immigration controls for travelers coming from Spain.
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Spain deployed its military to the city of Ceuta.
Thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta, overwhelming police barriers.
At least nine people died during the migrant crossing.
Italy supports tighter immigration checks for all travelers coming from Spain for a short time.
Ceuta is a Spanish enclave located in North Africa.
The military deployment aims to help manage the migrant surge and restore order.
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Parts of the United Kingdom, especially eastern, central, and southern England and all of Wales, are experiencing worsening drought conditions due to very low rainfall and high temperatures. Forecasts show little rain soon, and even the rain that falls may not be enough to improve the dry conditions quickly.
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Natural Resources Wales declared a drought for all of Wales due to heat and lack of rain.
More than half of England is also officially in drought, according to the Environment Agency.
July rainfall was extremely low: Wales got 8% and southern England only 1% of its usual July rain.
High temperatures cause water to evaporate quickly, limiting the benefit of any rainfall.
Rain in the coming days is expected mainly in northern UK, with most drought-hit areas remaining dry.
To end the drought, a long period of steady rain over several weeks is needed, not just short showers.
The hot, dry weather has damaged natural environments and increased wildfire risks.
Water use is outpacing nature’s ability to refill supplies, worsening drought concerns.
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President Donald Trump announced that Hamas and his international "Board of Peace" have agreed on a plan for Hamas to give up weapons in Gaza. The plan includes Israel gradually withdrawing forces as disarmament progresses and creating new security forces in Gaza.
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Hamas agreed to a peace deal phase involving disarmament of its weapons in Gaza.
The timeline for disarmament has not been made clear yet.
Israel has not publicly responded to the announcement.
Israeli forces would leave some parts of Gaza as Hamas disarms.
An International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police would handle security.
The peace plan builds on a 20-point proposal by President Trump from last fall aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war.
The initial part of the plan, including hostage release and a ceasefire, was implemented last October.
The plan assumes mistrust between Israel and Hamas, with each security step conditional on the other's compliance.
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Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah called for calm after clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in the south of the country led to three deaths. Authorities imposed curfews and police worked to restore order while promising a full investigation.
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Three people died in violence between Hindu and Muslim communities in southern Nepal.
The clashes started over loud music and religious flags during a Hindu procession in Sunsari district near the Indian border.
Police used gunfire to disperse crowds, killing two men during the initial unrest.
A third man died during protests in nearby Siraha district, despite a curfew.
Curfews were imposed in Sunsari and neighboring districts to stop further violence.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah made his first major public speech since taking office in March, urging peace and responsibility.
Authorities pledged a fair and transparent investigation and said those responsible will face justice.
Nepal’s south has a significant Muslim population, while Hindus make up about 80% of the national population.
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People in London held a march from Hyde Park to the Pakistan High Commission to show support for those in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. The demonstration comes amid reports of violent clashes in the region before upcoming elections.
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Protesters marched through London on Thursday.
The march started at Hyde Park and ended at the Pakistan High Commission.
The protest showed support for people in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
There have been reports of deadly clashes in that region recently.
These clashes happened before scheduled elections in Kashmir.
The march aimed to raise awareness about the situation in Kashmir.
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Wildfires near Bordeaux, France, threaten the region’s famous vineyards, raising concerns about damage to the wine crops and the wider wine industry. Authorities evacuated about 60,000 people as the smoke could affect the taste of wines, especially red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
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France is experiencing its worst wave of wildfires since World War II, impacting areas near Bordeaux.
Bordeaux vineyards produce about 700 million bottles of wine each year.
Grapes are currently in a sensitive stage between green and red, which is most vulnerable to smoke damage.
Smoke can cause wine to develop an unpleasant taste, sometimes described as tasting like "licking an ashtray."
California’s 2020 wildfires caused a $3.7 billion loss to its wine industry, showing potential risks to France.
France’s wine and spirits industry earned about $19 billion from exports in 2024 but was already facing challenges before the fires.
New U.S. tariffs led to a 39% drop in French wine exports to the U.S. late in 2025.
Although the fire has stopped spreading, concerns remain about long-term effects on wine sales and reputation.
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President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to give up weapons and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza, aiming to end the conflict. The plan includes several steps and will take many months, but neither Hamas nor Israel has confirmed agreement yet.
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The U.S. brokered a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel nine months ago.
President Trump’s plan has 20 points, including Hamas disarming and Israel leaving Gaza.
As Hamas disarms, Israeli forces will gradually withdraw from Gaza.
An international force and new Palestinian police will maintain security in Gaza.
Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza and plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee.
Disarming Hamas fully, including giving up heavy weapons and tunnels, could take 200 to 350 days.
Hamas has been reluctant to give up arms due to its charter calling for armed resistance against Israel.
Israeli officials remain doubtful about Hamas actually disarming or losing control behind the scenes.
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Saudi Arabia is creating a group of countries to protect important shipping routes used for its oil exports. Nearly 50 nations met in Riyadh to form this international naval defense coalition against attacks by Yemeni Houthi forces.
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Saudi Arabia depends on shipping routes to export its oil.
Yemeni Houthi militias have attacked these shipping routes multiple times.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense invited nearly 50 countries to Riyadh for talks.
These talks were about forming a multinational maritime defense coalition.
The coalition aims to protect ships and maintain safe passage in the Red Sea.
The Saudi Arabian embassy in the U.S. announced the coalition formation.
This initiative intends to enhance security against threats from the Houthi militias.
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