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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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The UK experienced nearly 3,000 heat-related deaths during heatwaves in May and June, according to the UK Health Security Agency. These heatwaves broke temperature records and increased health risks, especially for vulnerable people, while parts of England also face drought conditions.
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An estimated 2,877 people died due to heat-related causes during May and June heatwaves in the UK.
The May heatwave (24-27 May) was linked to around 753 deaths; the June heatwave (21-28 June) to approximately 2,124 deaths.
The highest UK temperature recorded was 38.0°C (100.4°F) at Lingwood, Norfolk, on 26 June.
The UK may see the highest number of heat-related deaths on record in 2026, surpassing 2022’s record of 2,985 deaths.
Older adults and people with health conditions are especially at risk from extreme heat.
More than half of England is in drought due to prolonged dry and hot weather, putting pressure on water supplies.
Health officials emphasize the need for preparation as hotter weather becomes more frequent due to climate change.
Western Europe has also experienced severe heatwaves and wildfires that forced evacuations.
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Saudi Arabia is creating an international coalition to protect the Red Sea from attacks on shipping by Iran-supported Houthi forces in Yemen. The coalition aims to secure this critical waterway, which is key for global trade and oil shipments, especially after recent disruptions and threats from the Houthis.
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Saudi Arabia wants to form a coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
Dozens of countries, including the US, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and several European nations, have been invited to join.
The coalition’s headquarters will be in Riyadh, and the alliance may be announced soon.
The Houthis have imposed a blockade on Saudi maritime routes and threatened to charge tolls on ships passing through Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The Red Sea is a major global shipping route, handling about 30% of world traffic and connecting to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean through the narrow Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss the coalition and regional tensions.
The US and Saudi Arabia recently conducted joint attacks against Iran-backed groups in retaliation for drone strikes on Saudi territory.
Iran denies direct responsibility for some attacks and has warned against blaming it incorrectly.
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Polish officials reported a large crater about 10 meters wide caused by an explosion in eastern Poland. This happened while Russia launched new missile attacks on Ukraine near Poland’s border.
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A 10-meter (33 feet) wide crater appeared in eastern Poland due to an explosion.
The exact cause of the crater has not been confirmed by Polish authorities.
The explosion coincided with a major missile attack by Russia on the Lviv region in western Ukraine.
Lviv is close to the border between Poland and Ukraine.
The incident is part of ongoing military actions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage inside Poland related to the crater.
The attacks continue to affect stability in the area near Poland’s border with Ukraine.
Coverage of the event included international news sources like France 24.
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Poland reported that a Russian missile crossed into its territory, violating NATO airspace during the conflict in Ukraine. People in Poland heard sounds like low-flying planes and then air raid sirens went off.
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A Russian missile entered Polish territory.
This event breached NATO airspace.
It happened during Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Residents heard noises similar to low-flying aircraft.
Air raid sirens were activated in the affected area.
Poland officially reported the incident.
NATO’s airspace includes the area over Poland.
The missile incident increased tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.
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A new documentary tells the story of Flaco, a Eurasian Eagle owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo in New York City. The owl became famous after its escape, and the film pays tribute to Flaco's unique journey.
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Flaco is a Eurasian Eagle owl that escaped from the Central Park Zoo in New York City.
After escaping, Flaco gained public attention and became somewhat famous.
A documentary has been made to share Flaco’s story.
The documentary focuses on Flaco’s experience outside the zoo.
Flaco's story highlights wildlife in urban settings.
The Central Park Zoo is a well-known zoo located in New York City.
The documentary was reported on by ABC News journalist Danny New.
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A book called "Antiquities of Athens," published in 1858, was returned to a public library in Kiama, Australia, about 150 years late. The book was found bricked inside a sealed fireplace during home renovations and brought back to the library, which cannot trace who borrowed it last.
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The book was returned to Kiama Library in Australia after an estimated 150 years.
It was found inside a tea crate sealed in a fireplace during home renovations.
The book "Antiquities of Athens" was published in 1858.
The library opened in 1872 and originally had around 1,000 books.
The overdue fine, if calculated today, would be about 28,000 Australian dollars ($19,500).
The library lost the records that tracked who borrowed books in the 1870s.
Rules in the 1870s included limits on borrowing linked to household literacy and forbidding book lending to intoxicated people.
The returned book will be kept in the library’s local history collection and will not be loaned again.
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Drone footage showed severe damage caused by wildfires in southwestern France, especially near Le Temple. The fires burned 42,000 hectares of mostly pine forest, leading to the evacuation of about 220,000 people. Since then, around 60,000 people have returned home.
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Wildfires heavily affected the Landes area west of Bordeaux, France.
The burned area covered 42,000 hectares (about 104,000 acres).
The forest destroyed was mainly made up of pine trees.
About 220,000 holidaymakers and residents were evacuated for safety.
Approximately 60,000 evacuees have been allowed to return home.
The damage includes charred land, burnt trees, and destroyed houses.
Cooler weather and possible rain are arriving in the affected region.
The drone footage was captured on July 29, 2026, showing the extent of the destruction.
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The U.S. military struck multiple targets in Iran overnight, hitting military and missile sites as a response to a recent missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced plans to retaliate, and suspected Iranian strikes also hit Kuwait and Jordan, causing casualties including the death of a worker in Kuwait.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) targeted Iranian military command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defense sites.
President Donald Trump said Iran would be “hit very hard” after the IRGC attacked a U.S. base in Jordan.
Explosions were reported in several Iranian locations including Qeshm island, Fars province, Kish island, Bushehr province, Khuzestan province, and Hormozgan province.
A missile strike on a residential building on Qeshm island killed three people, including a couple and their two-year-old child, and injured others.
Iran’s IRGC vowed to retaliate against the United States.
Suspected Iranian missile strikes targeted Kuwait and Jordan, with one fatality at a Chinese company building in Kuwait.
Some areas experienced power outages after the attacks, but key transport services like Kish island’s airport remained operational.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in damaged residential areas, with people trapped under rubble.
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The US military carried out a large number of strikes against Iran in response to Iranian missile attacks on American bases in Jordan. President Donald Trump promised a strong reaction after Tehran's assault, increasing tensions in the Middle East and reducing chances for peace talks.
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The US launched a heavy wave of military strikes against Iran on July 30, 2026.
These strikes were in retaliation for Iran firing missiles at US bases located in Jordan.
The missile attack on Jordan was Tehran’s first regional strike in several days.
President Donald Trump vowed to respond hard against Iran after the Jordan attack.
The fighting in the Middle East resumed after nearly a week-long pause.
Iran’s allied groups in the region have joined the conflict, escalating tensions.
The recent violence has hurt the possibility of quick peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
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Olivia Dean has been nominated for the 2026 Mercury Prize for her album The Art of Loving, while Lily Allen was not included on the shortlist despite critical success for her album West End Girl. Other nominees include Sir Paul McCartney, Suede, Jade, Raye, Nia Archives, and newcomer Dove Ellis.
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Olivia Dean’s album The Art of Loving is nominated for the 2026 Mercury Prize.
Lily Allen’s album West End Girl, a well-reviewed break-up record, was not shortlisted.
Sir Paul McCartney, aged 84, received his first Mercury Prize nomination for The Boys of Dungeon Lane.
The Mercury Prize awards £25,000 for outstanding albums.
Other nominees include Suede, Jade, Raye, Nia Archives, and new artist Dove Ellis.
The shortlist was chosen by a panel of 12 judges including musicians and critics.
The winner will be announced on 22 October at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.
Olivia Dean has previously been nominated for the Mercury Prize for her debut album Messy.
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After the fall of the al-Assad regime in December 2024, many Syrians who had fled abroad started returning to Syria. Among them is Yasseen Tasabehji and his family, who moved from Canada to reopen their lives and contribute to rebuilding Syria. Despite challenges like economic difficulties, many returnees are hopeful about the future.
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The al-Assad regime fell in December 2024 after a rebel operation took over major Syrian cities.
Yasseen Tasabehji and his family moved to Canada in 2010 but decided to return to Syria in 2025.
The Tasabehji family opened a climbing gym in Damascus and runs programs to support young Syrians.
About 1.5 million Syrians have returned to the country since President al-Assad fled Damascus.
Many returnees are optimistic despite rising energy costs and economic problems.
The World Bank estimates Syria needs at least $216 billion for reconstruction.
The new Syrian government removed sanctions that previously hurt the economy.
Some returnees may move back abroad if conditions improve, such as those who left Lebanon due to conflict.
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