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A landslide in southwestern China has caused 51 deaths, with 10 people still missing. Rescue teams have stopped searching on land but continue to search underwater in a nearby river.
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The landslide happened on July 17 in Pengshui County near Chongqing city.
More than 10 houses and a minibus were buried by falling rocks and soil.
10 people were injured, and 3 have already left the hospital.
Over 1,100 residents were evacuated from the area.
Land search efforts have ended, but underwater searches in the Wujiang River are ongoing.
Divers and underwater robots are helping with the river search.
Traffic in the area is expected to start again soon.
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Thousands of migrants from Morocco have entered the Spanish city of Ceuta in North Africa. Ceuta is a small Spanish territory on the African continent with a mixed population, and its border with Morocco has become a key point for migration to Europe.
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Ceuta is a Spanish city in North Africa with about 85,000 people.
It has been part of Spain since 1580 but Morocco does not officially accept this and calls Ceuta occupied land.
Thousands of mainly young Moroccan migrants recently crossed into Ceuta, some swimming across.
Ceuta and Melilla are the only places where the European Union shares a land border with Africa.
The Spanish government has said it will protect the safety of citizens and the border but did not declare a national emergency.
Ceuta is important for migrants trying to enter Europe from Africa seeking better lives or safety.
The border between Spain and Morocco in Ceuta has caused diplomatic tensions between the two countries, including a major crisis in 2021.
Many Moroccan workers cross daily into Ceuta for jobs, showing the mixed daily life and close connection between the two places.
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An explosion inside a coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least six miners and trapped 42 others underground. Rescue teams are working to reach the trapped workers as quickly as possible.
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The explosion happened in a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province.
Six miners died, and 42 miners remain trapped underground.
The blast was likely caused by a buildup of methane gas, a flammable gas often found in mines.
Rescue efforts involve the Provincial Disaster Management Authority and other emergency responders.
It is unclear how deep the miners were trapped.
Mining accidents are common in Baluchistan due to poor safety measures like inadequate ventilation and lack of gas detection.
Miners have accused mine owners of ignoring safety rules and not providing protective gear.
Many miners work in dangerous conditions because coal mining is a key source of income in this poor and underdeveloped region.
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Fighting has increased across the Middle East with attacks on Saudi oil sites by Yemen's Houthi rebels, missile strikes by Iran on Jordan, and U.S.-led airstrikes on militias in Iraq. These conflicts are connected to the ongoing struggle between the U.S. and Iran, especially around control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil transport.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi oil facilities and declared a blockade affecting shipping routes near the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia and the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Iran fired missiles at Jordan, targeting countries with U.S. military forces.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil passes.
Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and has attacked ships moving along an alternative U.S.-protected route.
The U.S. insists the strait must remain open for all international traffic.
Recent military exchanges have ended a temporary agreement meant to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The Houthis’ recent actions intensify a long-running conflict with Saudi Arabia and open a new front in the regional struggle influenced by Iran.
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A Virgin Atlantic engineer, Georgie Buxton, died from a brain injury after an explosion inside a plane fuel tank at Heathrow Airport. The incident happened on June 11, 2026, and a police and safety investigation is ongoing.
Key Facts
Georgie Buxton, 23, was a Virgin Atlantic aircraft technician.
The explosion occurred inside the fuel tank of a Boeing 787-900 jet.
Buxton was working on checking a fuel leak when the non-combustion explosion happened.
He suffered a traumatic brain injury and died on July 7, 2026, at St Mary's Hospital.
Both technicians working in the tank wore breathing gear to protect against fuel fumes.
The Metropolitan Police and Health and Safety Executive have launched a criminal investigation.
An inquest into Buxton’s death has been opened but is currently suspended pending potential criminal charges.
Virgin Atlantic expressed condolences to Buxton’s family and colleagues.
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Hundreds of migrants have recently entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, overwhelming local resources. Officials are urging the Spanish government to take action as the situation creates a humanitarian and security challenge.
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The enclave of Ceuta is on Morocco’s northern coast and is part of Spain.
Migrants have swum or crossed border fences to enter Ceuta.
Estimates of the number entering range from several hundred to a few thousand.
Over the past two weeks, about 1,500 mostly young Moroccan migrants arrived.
In recent months, 60 bodies were recovered at sea near Ceuta.
Reception centers for unaccompanied minors are overcrowded, running at many times their normal capacity.
Spain’s Interior Minister is expected to visit Ceuta to assess the situation.
Ceuta and Melilla are the European Union’s only land borders with Africa and have been focal points for migrants trying to reach Europe.
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More than six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the exact origins of the virus remain unclear. Experts and politicians continue to call for thorough investigations to prevent future pandemics, but debates and disagreements, including those involving Dr. Anthony Fauci, have complicated progress.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused an estimated 28 million extra deaths worldwide and over $18 trillion in economic losses in the U.S. alone.
A bipartisan commission highlighted the need to understand the pandemic’s start to prevent worse future outbreaks.
Senator Rand Paul held a Senate hearing focused on the origins of COVID-19, but it became a contentious event with Dr. Fauci invoking his Fifth Amendment rights.
Dr. Fauci has a long record of work in public health but has faced criticism over his early statements on the virus’s origins and U.S. funding linked to research in China.
American funds supported some research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology without full transparency about what was done there.
There is disagreement over whether the virus originated naturally or through a lab-related incident, with calls for all credible theories to be investigated.
The debate around the virus's origin involves both scientific uncertainty and political conflicts.
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Two previously unknown sermons by Saint Augustine, a key Christian theologian who lived over 1,600 years ago, were found in a medieval manuscript in Poland. This discovery comes amid a recent public debate about Augustine’s teachings on war between Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
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The sermons were identified by Professor Christian Tornau from the University of Würzburg while studying a 12th-century manuscript now in a Polish monastery.
Saint Augustine lived from 354 to 430 AD and shaped Christian ideas about faith and grace.
Discovering new writings from Augustine is rare because most of his work has already been studied.
Augustine’s thoughts influence current religious debates, including discussions involving Pope Leo XIV and Vice President JD Vance.
Pope Leo XIV belongs to the Augustinian order and admires Augustine as a spiritual figure.
Vice President Vance, a Catholic convert, uses Augustine’s "just war" theory to discuss when war can be morally justified.
The debate erupted after Pope Leo said God is never on the side of those who use weapons, a comment Vance challenged using historical examples like World War II.
The discovery offers historians and theologians new material to better understand Augustine's ideas.
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France is experiencing wildfires that are larger and more intense than before. Experts say that climate change, old ways of managing forests, and more human activity have combined to make these fires worse. Firefighting alone is not enough; long-term changes in how landscapes are designed are needed to prevent big fires.
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Climate change is causing hotter and drier conditions that increase wildfire risk.
Nineteenth-century forest management created large, highly flammable tree plantations in France.
More human activity near forests provides more chances for fires to start.
Wildfires can become self-sustaining, creating their own weather and starting new fires.
France’s emergency response to the fires is good, but experts say prevention is more important.
Experts recommend redesigning landscapes to be more resistant to fires over the long term.
The approach should shift from only fighting fires to preventing their growth through better land planning.
Similar wildfire events are occurring in parts of Europe, highlighting a broader climate change challenge.
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Palestinian authorities have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily stop a $656 million judgment against them while they appeal the case. The lawsuit involves victims of attacks in Israel and has been ongoing for more than 20 years.
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The Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) requested a pause on paying $656 million awarded in a lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed by Americans who were killed or injured in attacks in Israel in the early 2000s.
The damages were reinstated after a Supreme Court decision in 2025 revived the case.
The case uses the Anti-Terrorism Act, a U.S. law that allows victims to sue for international terror attacks.
A lower federal court originally dismissed the verdict but rulings shifted after Congress revised the law.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the $656 million verdict in March 2026.
Palestinian authorities say paying now would harm government services, innocent people, and regional security.
The families of victims welcomed the reinstatement as a step toward justice.
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UK police arrested 77 people outside a London court for supporting Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization by the British government. The group is challenging the ban, and the UK Supreme Court will hear the case later this year.
Key Facts
Palestine Action was banned as a terrorist group by the UK government in 2025.
Supporting or being a member of Palestine Action can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
Over 3,000 people have been arrested for actions like holding signs supporting Palestine Action since the ban.
More than 1,200 people have been charged under the Terrorism Act, but none have been convicted yet.
The ban followed protests including a break-in at a Royal Air Force base to oppose UK support for Israel’s Gaza offensive.
The High Court initially overturned the ban, but the Court of Appeal reinstated it, calling it a justified action due to violent tactics by the group.
The UK Supreme Court has agreed to hear the challenge against the ban, with a ruling expected between October and December 2026.
All court cases related to the ban are paused until the Supreme Court decides.
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Poland believes that a Russian missile crossed into its airspace, breaking NATO rules. At the same time, Russia launched missile attacks in Ukraine, killing at least eight people, including three children.
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Russian missile strikes in Ukraine killed at least eight people.
Among those killed were three children.
Polish officials suspect a Russian missile entered their airspace.
NATO has rules that protect member countries' airspace.
Poland is investigating the missile incident near its border with Ukraine.
The missile attacks are part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
Moscow has launched multiple missile attacks on Ukraine recently.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he leaves decisions about expanding the war with Iran to President Donald Trump but noted they might have some differences. At the same time, the U.S. and Iran exchanged attacks, raising worries that the conflict could spread to other parts of the Middle East.
Key Facts
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the future of the war with Iran depends on President Trump.
Netanyahu indicated he might not agree with all of Trump’s decisions on this issue.
The U.S. and Iran recently attacked each other again.
There are growing concerns the fighting could spread beyond Iran and the U.S. to other Middle Eastern countries.
CBS News reporters provided updates and analysis on the situation.
The article highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.
Israeli leadership is closely involved in discussions about the conflict’s expansion.
The situation remains uncertain as different leaders consider their next steps.
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A Canadian woman of Chinese origin has been arrested in Belgium for allegedly spying while working as an intern at Nato’s military headquarters in Mons. Belgian prosecutors said she is suspected of spying for a foreign country and being part of a criminal group.
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The woman worked as an intern at Nato’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium.
Belgian prosecutors said Nato security services tipped them off, leading to a raid of her home and work.
She is suspected of spying for an unnamed third country and of belonging to a criminal organization.
The suspect has been placed in one-month pretrial custody.
Interns’ security clearances are managed by their home countries; in this case, Canada is responsible.
Canada’s government grants or denies clearances based on assessments by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).
Nato said it remains dedicated to protecting its personnel and classified information.
Canadian authorities are cooperating with Belgian law enforcement but have not shared detailed comments.
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The United States launched air strikes on Iran after Iran tried to attack U.S. forces in Jordan with missiles. President Donald Trump promised a response, and the conflict in the Middle East is growing.
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U.S. fighter jets carried out air strikes targeting Iran.
The strikes were in response to missile attacks aimed at U.S. forces in Jordan.
President Donald Trump promised to respond to the missile attacks.
The incident has caused the conflict in the Middle East to expand.
The missile attacks on U.S. troops did not succeed.
The military action shows increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The situation is still developing, with potential further consequences.
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Cuba's healthcare system is worsening due to a U.S. fuel blockade that started in January 2024. This has caused long power outages and shortages of medicine, leading to many preventable deaths, especially among newborns needing surgery.
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Cuba's neonatal surgery survival rate at William Soler Pediatric Hospital dropped from over 90% to less than 50% in early 2024.
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. fuel blockade against Cuba on January 29, 2024, aiming to pressure its government.
The blockade threatens countries that sell fuel to Cuba with tariffs, causing almost no fuel shipments to reach the island.
Daily blackouts in Cuba now last up to 20 hours, affecting hospitals and healthcare services.
Cuba’s healthcare system is still free and universal but has less access to supplies and quality has declined.
Many deaths in hospitals are caused by infections due to poor hygiene, malnutrition, and lack of antibiotics.
Doctors face difficult choices about which patients receive treatment because resources are very limited.
Medical staff report that children, who are not involved in politics, suffer the most from these shortages.
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Ghana is dealing with a serious opioid addiction problem caused by cheap synthetic drugs. In Tamale, a group of civilians formed a vigilante task force to find drug dealers and users, acting because they believe local authorities are not doing enough.
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Ghana faces a growing crisis of opioid addiction from synthetic drugs.
In Tamale, civilians created an anti-drug task force to patrol the streets.
This group targets drug dealers and users, delivering their own form of justice.
Some government officials oppose the vigilantes, while others support them.
There are concerns about relying on civilians to do police work.
Vigilante actions raise questions about possible dangers and lack of official oversight.
The vigilante group’s activities have gained attention and sparked debate in Ghana.
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A Russian missile crossed into Poland’s airspace and exploded in a village, prompting NATO fighter jets to be scrambled. The missile was part of a wider attack by Russia on Ukraine that caused civilian deaths and increased fears of the war spreading into NATO countries.
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A Russian missile entered Polish airspace early Thursday and exploded in the village of Tarnawa-Kolonia without causing injuries.
The missile was one of many ballistic missiles and drones Russia launched against Ukraine overnight, killing at least eight civilians and injuring over 50.
NATO responded by sending F-16 jets, an aerial refueling plane, and an early warning aircraft to defend its airspace.
Poland and other NATO countries have faced frequent stray drones and missile incursions from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called the incident a reckless act by Russia and said NATO will defend its territory.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the site and confirmed the missile was Russian.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister identified the missile as a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile and emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense.
Several NATO countries, including Romania, Estonia, Latvia, and Poland, have reported repeated drone and missile violations of their airspace, raising regional security concerns.
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A large wildfire in Suffolk, UK, has been declared a major incident and covers an area the size of 140 football fields. Authorities say the fire does not threaten the nearby Sizewell B nuclear power station. Meanwhile, drought conditions have been declared across much of England and Wales.
Key Facts
A wildfire in Suffolk is burning an area equal to 140 football pitches.
The fire is not yet under control.
Suffolk’s fire chief says the fire poses no risk to the Sizewell B nuclear power station.
Drought has been declared in Wales and in over half of England.
Experts from Newcastle University and Imperial College London discuss firefighting efforts and drought impacts.
The podcast also covers the escalation of conflict between the US and Iran, including US strikes after Iranian attacks on US bases.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shared a video showing missiles they say were fired at US aircraft located at Jordan’s Al Azraq air base. This attack was said to be in response to US strikes on Qeshm Island that resulted in three deaths.
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The IRGC is Iran’s military force responsible for various operations.
The video shows what the IRGC claims are missile launches targeting US aircraft.
The missile strikes were directed at the Al Azraq air base in Jordan.
These actions are said to be retaliation for US strikes on Qeshm Island.
The US strikes on Qeshm Island killed three people.
The IRGC naval forces reportedly carried out the missile attack.
The event reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
Jordan’s Al Azraq air base is used by US military forces.
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