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In Spain's Galicia region, native animals like goats, sheep, and cows are being used to eat dry plants that can catch fire easily. This helps reduce the chances of wildfires, especially after a very bad fire season in 2025 that burned a large area of land.
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Galicia, a region in Spain, uses native livestock to lower wildfire risks by grazing on dry plants.
In 2025, wildfires damaged about 119,000 hectares, roughly twice the size of Madrid.
The animals involved include the Cachena, a native breed that moves well in mountainous areas.
Grazing reduces the amount of flammable undergrowth that can fuel fires.
The approach is part of efforts to protect local communities from wildfires.
This method is gaining popularity following a severe wildfire season.
The region hopes this will improve safety and prevent future large fires.
Native livestock help manage vegetation naturally, reducing fire risks without chemicals or machines.
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The UK has seen a rise in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite called cyclospora, mostly among travelers returning from Mexico. The illness causes severe watery diarrhea and other stomach problems, and similar outbreaks have affected thousands of people in the US.
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Since April, 67 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the UK.
Most affected travelers visited Mexico, especially the Riviera Maya and Cancún resort areas.
The parasite contaminates food such as salads, herbs, soft fruits, and does not spread directly from person to person.
Symptoms include explosive watery diarrhea, stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and fatigue.
The illness can last a while, but severe cases are treated with antibiotics.
More cases are expected as summer travel to Mexico and the US increases.
People are advised to drink bottled water and eat fully cooked food while traveling.
Travelers with symptoms after returning should see a doctor and mention their travel history.
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A new study with over 45,000 participants found that changes in a brain structure called the choroid plexus are linked to the risk of developing dementia in the future. Researchers discovered that larger choroid plexus size and lower MRI signal intensity might indicate higher dementia risk, but these changes do not alone predict the disease.
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The choroid plexus helps produce cerebrospinal fluid and keeps the brain's environment stable.
Researchers studied brain MRI scans and health data from more than 45,000 middle-aged adults.
Older people tended to have a bigger choroid plexus and lower MRI signal intensity in that area.
Larger choroid plexus volume was associated with a higher chance of developing dementia later.
Higher choroid plexus signal intensity was linked to a lower dementia risk.
These brain changes might be part of broader brain aging and memory-related changes.
Current tools detect dementia after symptoms or damage appear, but this research aims to identify risk earlier.
The study does not provide a standalone test to predict dementia but highlights a new possible risk marker.
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An Australian library in Kiama received a book called Antiquities of Athens that was about 150 years late. The book was found behind a wall during a home renovation and returned to the library, which first opened in 1872.
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The book, Antiquities of Athens, was published in 1858.
It was returned to the Kiama public library in Australia after being lost for an estimated 150 years.
The book was found inside a tea crate sealed in a fireplace during a home renovation.
The book had some water damage but was part of the library’s original collection of around 1,000 books.
The library’s overdue fee from the 1870s would have been about A$28,000 (US$19,500) today.
The library lost the record of who last borrowed the book, so they cannot identify the borrower or collect the fine.
Under old library rules, people could not borrow more books until overdue ones were returned and fines paid.
The library plans to keep the book in its local history collection and not lend it out again.
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Actors Zendaya and Tom Holland first met in 2016 while filming the first Spider-Man movie together. Over the years, they appeared in four Spider-Man films as co-stars and confirmed their marriage in 2026. They have balanced their public careers with a private life and continue working together on new projects.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland met in 2016 on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming.
They played high school classmates Peter Parker and MJ in the Spider-Man films.
They denied dating rumors early on, saying they were close friends.
The couple appeared together in Spider-Man films in 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2026.
In 2021, photos of them embracing sparked fan excitement online.
Tom Holland confirmed their marriage in June 2026 after years of speculation.
They attend events together but keep much of their personal life private.
They also act together in another movie called The Odyssey.
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Heavy monsoon rains caused the roof of a multistory house in Lahore, Pakistan to collapse, killing at least nine family members and injuring others. The rains have led to over 100 deaths this season, and officials link the increased rainfall to climate change.
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A house roof collapsed in Lahore due to heavy monsoon rains on July 29, 2026.
At least nine people from three families died, and several others were injured.
Rescue efforts lasted about 24 hours to recover victims from the rubble.
Residents said poor building maintenance and ongoing rain weakened the structure.
Pakistan has experienced more rainfall than usual in recent years, partly due to climate change.
The country produces less than 1% of global greenhouse gases but is very vulnerable to climate effects.
Over 100 people have died in rain-related accidents since late June 2026.
Authorities warn similar extreme weather events like the 2022 floods could happen again.
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French authorities reported that four people died in two separate attempts to cross the English Channel on small boats. One incident near Dunkirk resulted in three deaths, and another near Hardelot left one man dead and six others injured.
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Four people died trying to cross the English Channel on small boats.
Three people were found dead near Dunkirk early Thursday morning.
Rescue teams recovered the three from the boat and confirmed their deaths onshore.
Another small boat capsized near Hardelot late Wednesday.
One man, estimated to be 30-40 years old, died in the capsizing.
Six others, including a one-year-old child, were injured but received emergency care.
A judicial investigation has started to find out what caused the capsizing.
The incidents highlight the dangers faced by migrants trying to cross the Channel.
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Daniel Kinahan, suspected leader of the Kinahan crime gang, was arrested in Dubai and is set to be sent back to Ireland soon. Irish police and authorities are preparing a large security operation for his arrival and plan to charge him with leading an organized crime group.
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Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under an Irish court warrant from April.
He has tried to stop being sent to Ireland, but his appeals failed.
The United Arab Emirates will soon officially send him to Ireland.
Irish police and Defence Forces will work together for his security during transfer.
The US government sanctioned Kinahan and his family in 2022, linking them to the Kinahan cartel.
Kinahan’s past includes connections to boxing through the company MTK Global.
He faces charges in Ireland related to organizing and leading criminal activities.
Kinahan’s gang is involved in a violent feud that has caused 18 deaths over the years.
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Three migrants were found dead on a small boat near Dunkirk after attempting to cross the English Channel to the UK. Rescue teams brought the unresponsive people to shore, but paramedics confirmed they had died.
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Three people died on a small boat trying to reach the UK.
The boat was spotted off the coast of Dunkirk early Thursday morning.
Rescue crews found the people unresponsive and took them to shore.
Paramedics confirmed the three individuals had died.
Wednesday had one of the busiest days for Channel crossings this year.
Weather was hot and sunny with calm seas on that day.
The French coastguard reported the incident.
UK official Andy Burnham said the government’s plan to reduce crossings is working but needs improvement.
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Hurricane Genevieve became the first Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific since 2024 but is now weakening as it moves west-northwest away from land. The storm has caused dangerous ocean conditions along the coasts of southern California and Mexico, with no direct landfall expected.
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Genevieve formed from a tropical depression on July 24 near Mexico’s coast.
It quickly strengthened into a tropical storm and then a hurricane by July 25.
The storm rapidly intensified to Category 5 status on July 26, with winds reaching 160 mph.
Genevieve is the strongest hurricane in the eastern Pacific this year and the first Category 5 since Hurricane Kristy in 2024.
The National Hurricane Center expects the hurricane to weaken to Category 2 and become post-tropical by the weekend.
The storm is moving west-northwest at about 9 mph, away from land.
Large ocean waves caused by Genevieve are creating life-threatening surf and rip currents in southern California and Baja California.
Authorities advise beachgoers in affected areas to follow safety warnings and avoid dangerous water conditions.
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Russian forces launched over 70 missiles and more than 280 drones in attacks across Ukraine, including near President Zelensky’s hometown, Kryvyi Rih. At least eight people, including three children, died, and many homes and infrastructure were damaged or destroyed.
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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with over 70 missiles and 280 drones.
The heaviest strikes happened near Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky’s hometown.
Eight people died, including three children, according to local officials.
Many civilian homes, businesses, and infrastructure were damaged or destroyed.
In Kyiv, residents had to take shelter in underground stations for safety.
Some people remain trapped under rubble, with the death toll expected to rise.
The Deputy Chief Editor of Kyiv Independent reported ongoing rescue challenges.
The attacks are part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending the presidential term by one year. The government-controlled National Assembly is likely to approve this change as part of a constitutional reform that also aims to block certain opposition members from running for office.
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Daniel Ortega has been Nicaragua’s president since 2007.
The National Assembly is expected to approve a one-year extension to the presidential term in September.
The reform would also prevent opposition members, labeled as "traitors" or "coup plotters" by the government, from running for office.
In 2014, Nicaragua removed presidential term limits, allowing Ortega to continue ruling.
In 2024, the presidential term was extended from five to six years.
Ortega’s wife, Rosario Murillo, was named "co-president" and could take over if Ortega is unable to serve.
The 2021 election had a harsh crackdown on opposition candidates, with many arrested or exiled.
Human rights groups report increased repression and loss of rule of law in Nicaragua under Ortega’s leadership.
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Russia launched a new deadly attack on Ukraine. During this attack, an unknown object entered Polish airspace and crashed in a field. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked allies for missiles that can stop incoming attacks, and the European Union criticized the Russian attack.
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Russia carried out a new attack against Ukraine.
An unidentified object flew into Polish airspace and crashed on land in Poland.
Ukrainian President Zelensky called for anti-ballistic missiles to defend against such attacks.
The European Union condemned the attack by Russia.
The incident highlights tensions in the region involving Ukraine, Russia, and neighboring Poland.
The exact nature and origin of the object that crossed into Poland are not confirmed.
This event adds to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is the fastest-growing ever recorded, with over 1,500 people dead and more than 3,400 cases reported. This outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is spreading faster than past outbreaks and has no approved vaccines or treatments.
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The outbreak began on May 15, 2026, in eastern Congo.
Over 3,400 cases and more than 1,500 deaths have been reported as of July 22, 2026.
The death toll increased by 50% in about one week.
This outbreak is growing faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak, which had more than 11,000 deaths over eight months.
The virus causing this outbreak is the Bundibugyo strain.
No approved vaccines or treatments exist for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like vomit, blood, or semen.
Ebola is rare but very contagious and often deadly.
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Israeli forces detained at least 15 Palestinians during overnight raids in the occupied West Bank. At the same time, attacks by Israeli settlers have increased, with the United Nations reporting these attacks are at their highest level.
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Israeli forces conducted raids across the occupied West Bank overnight.
At least 15 Palestinians were detained during these raids.
Attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank have increased recently.
The United Nations has warned that settler attacks are at an all-time high.
The situation involves violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Greek firefighters have been fighting deadly wildfires on the island of Crete for a second day. The fires are part of a larger wave of wildfires spreading across Europe, including Spain and France, with three firefighters killed and two injured in Greece.
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Wildfires are burning on Crete and other parts of Greece.
Firefighters are working to control the fires amid strong winds.
Three Greek firefighters died while fighting the fires on Wednesday.
Two additional firefighters were lightly injured during the fire battles.
Similar wildfires have affected other European countries like Spain and France.
The situation is part of a larger pattern of wildfires spreading across Europe.
Evacuations have been happening in some areas due to the fires.
Efforts to contain the wildfires continue despite difficult weather conditions.
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At least 11 police officers were killed and dozens injured in an attack on a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border. The attackers used explosive drones and guns, and security forces fought back, killing 15 attackers. No group has claimed responsibility for this attack, but nearby violence has involved the Pakistan Taliban.
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The attack happened in Hangu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border.
Attackers used quadcopters (small drones) loaded with explosives before ambushing the police post.
11 police officers were killed, and 28 were injured and hospitalized.
Deputy Superintendent Diyar Khan, a police leader, was among those killed.
Security forces killed 15 attackers after an hours-long gun battle.
Attackers set three police cars on fire and stole another vehicle.
The Pakistan Taliban (TTP) claimed a recent nearby suicide bombing but have not claimed this attack.
Tensions and attacks along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have increased recently, raising concerns of renewed conflict between the countries.
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Israeli airstrikes targeted several areas in Gaza overnight, hitting places where displaced families were living and a residential apartment in Gaza City. Many Palestinians were injured in these attacks, with most of the victims being children.
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Israeli strikes affected multiple areas in Gaza during the night.
Tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, were hit.
A residential apartment in Gaza City was attacked.
Eyewitnesses reported many injured Palestinians.
Most of the injured victims were children.
The strikes caused casualties among civilians in Gaza.
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French officials have allowed 84,000 people who had evacuated because of large wildfires to return to their homes in southwest France. Firefighters have made progress in controlling the fire that burned an area four times the size of Paris.
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Around 84,000 evacuees were forced to leave their homes due to a large wildfire in southwest France.
Authorities have now given permission for these people to return home.
The wildfire area burned is about four times larger than the city of Paris.
Firefighters have made significant progress in fighting the flames.
Cooler weather and possible rain helped slow the fire’s spread.
This update was reported on July 30, 2026.
The situation is still being monitored to prevent further danger.
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