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Scientists report that climate change is warming the Mediterranean Sea, causing hundreds of invasive fish species to enter and harm native marine life. This change threatens the sea’s biodiversity and the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on fishing.
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The Mediterranean Sea is warming due to climate change caused by burning fossil fuels like oil, coal, and gas.
Water temperatures in the Mediterranean could rise by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius (3.6 to 10.8 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100.
The Mediterranean is an enclosed sea, so it traps heat more than open oceans, making warming faster and stronger.
Hundreds of invasive fish species, such as the spotted puffer fish and the lionfish, are moving into the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
These invasive species prey on and outcompete native fish, reducing the sea’s natural biodiversity.
The spread of invasive fish has accelerated since the early 2000s as the sea temperature rose.
Coastal communities, like those in Cyprus, are already experiencing the effects as their traditional native fish stocks shrink.
Scientists say many of the changes to the Mediterranean’s marine life may be permanent and irreversible.
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David Cifaldi was hiking Montana’s Granite Peak when he slipped and got a trekking pole stuck through his side. After checking his injury and using a satellite device to call for help, he and his friends hiked about 10 miles down the mountain to reach safety before getting medical care.
Key Facts
David Cifaldi was climbing Montana’s highest peak, Granite Peak, with two friends.
He slipped and the steel tip of his trekking pole went through the flesh under his left arm and out his back.
The pole missed vital organs, causing a serious but not immediately life-threatening injury.
Cifaldi, a nurse who works in wound care, assessed his injury and found little pain or blood and that the pole was stable.
The group used a Garmin inReach satellite communicator to inform local authorities and plan a self-rescue.
They hiked about 10 miles and descended 5,000 feet over six hours along an unmarked path to reach a trailhead.
A friend had a vehicle waiting at the trailhead to take them to receive medical treatment.
The incident happened near Roscoe, Montana, on July 20, 2026, and local search and rescue teams monitored the situation.
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Voters in Manchester are choosing a new mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left the position to become Britain’s prime minister. The election is also seen as a test of support for the Labour Party, which has faced recent challenges.
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Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years before becoming prime minister.
Burnham won a special election to join Parliament and then became Labour leader after Keir Starmer resigned.
Burnham established a branch of the prime minister’s office in Manchester called “No. 10 North.”
Greater Manchester has about 3 million people and includes Manchester and nearby towns.
Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, is Labour’s candidate to replace Burnham as mayor.
Other candidates include Sian Astley from the anti-immigration Reform UK party.
Labour recently lost votes to the Green Party in Greater Manchester, increasing pressure on its leadership.
A strong Labour win in Manchester would boost Burnham’s political standing.
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Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is undergoing a large transformation with many construction projects aimed at modernizing the city and preparing it for climate challenges. This development includes building new roads, bridges, flood defenses, and an Olympic sports area, but it is also forcing residents to leave their homes and disrupting communities.
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Hanoi spent $2.4 billion in the first half of 2026 to clear land for about 1,500 construction projects.
The redevelopment aims to support economic growth and adapt to climate change effects like floods and pollution.
The city is one of the most polluted in the world and faces frequent extreme weather events.
Many buildings, including old colonial villas and traditional shops, are being demolished.
A $28 billion project along the Red River will create new urban areas with flood control systems.
A $35.2 billion Olympic sports complex, featuring a 135,000-seat soccer stadium, is under development.
Authorities plan to create new transport hubs to reduce crowding in the historic city center.
Residents affected by demolitions face uncertainty about compensation and relocation.
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Emergency teams in Argentina rescued over 100 tourists who were stuck by a heavy snowstorm near the Balcon del Pissis lookout. Two people were taken to the hospital with hypothermia, and rescue workers used large machines to remove the snow.
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More than 100 tourists were trapped by a snowstorm near Balcon del Pissis in Argentina.
Emergency services carried out a rescue operation to free them.
Two tourists suffered from hypothermia, a condition where the body gets too cold.
Rescue teams used heavy machinery to clear the snow and reach the tourists.
The incident took place in a remote area known for its lookout point.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci criticized a book by journalist Sharri Markson that supports the theory Covid-19 started from a lab leak, calling it nonsense in his recently released diaries. Fauci and Senator Rand Paul appeared at a Senate hearing about the pandemic, where Fauci refused to answer questions and denied claims linking him to controversial research funding.
Key Facts
Dr. Anthony Fauci was the chief medical adviser in the US at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fauci described Sharri Markson’s book supporting the lab leak theory as “a bunch of nonsense.”
Senator Rand Paul subpoenaed Fauci to appear at a Senate hearing on Covid-19 and Fauci’s handling of the pandemic.
Fauci refused to answer questions at the hearing and called Paul’s campaign against him “unhinged.”
Markson’s book claims China’s Wuhan lab conducted dangerous coronavirus research, but Fauci disputed these claims in his diary.
The report that Chinese military scientists planned to use coronaviruses as weapons was based on a discredited and conspiracy-filled source.
The origins of Covid-19 are still debated, with two main theories: natural animal origin or lab leak.
Markson said intelligence agencies now mostly support the lab leak theory and accused Fauci’s agency of secretly funding risky Wuhan lab research.
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A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 hit Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan, causing 28 deaths and widespread damage. Thousands of people are staying in evacuation centers where they face extreme heat, while rescuers continue searching for survivors amid ongoing aftershocks.
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The earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island on Tuesday.
The death toll has risen to 28 people.
A shopping center partially collapsed, and a gas explosion occurred about an hour later.
Around 9,000 displaced residents are living in evacuation centers.
Temperatures could reach 39°C (102°F), raising heatstroke concerns.
Japan’s defense minister sent 300 air conditioners to help evacuees stay cool.
More than 30,000 households lost power after the earthquake.
Over 100 aftershocks have been recorded, causing many to sleep in their cars for safety.
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, causing an explosion at the Aeon mall that partially collapsed the building. Rescue teams have recovered eight people, including three who died, while others remain missing as investigations into a possible gas leak continue.
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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, on Tuesday.
The earthquake triggered an explosion at the Aeon mall, causing damage and debris to fly into the parking lot.
About 3,000 shoppers were evacuated from the mall within 30 minutes after the earthquake.
Eight people were pulled from the wreckage, with three confirmed dead and three still missing.
Officials suspect a gas leak may have caused the explosion, but investigations are ongoing.
Over 100 aftershocks followed the main earthquake, making rescue work dangerous.
About 170 soldiers aided rescue operations, and all 25 cats from a cafe in the mall were safely rescued.
Aeon mall had recently reopened after rebuilding and adding safety features following a previous earthquake in 2016.
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The United States launched a large wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets after Iran fired missiles at US forces. These attacks focused on locations in southern Iran near the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipping.
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The US Central Command said it struck dozens of targets linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Targets included command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal defenses, and maritime sites.
Iran reported damage on Qeshm Island, including a residential building hit with people trapped or injured.
Explosions were also reported near Abadan, Kazerun, and Kish Island, though some transport services remained operational.
President Donald Trump warned of harsher attacks following an earlier Iranian missile strike on a US base in Jordan.
The US aims to end Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping passage.
New US sanctions targeted Iranian firms linked to forcing commercial vessels to buy insurance when passing through the strait.
Analysts said the US may increase strikes or focus on important infrastructure, but current attacks seem measured to allow space for diplomacy.
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Seven people, including two children, died in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, according to officials. Ukrainian cities including Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, and Lviv suffered damage, and Ukraine expects more attacks. President Zelensky has urged for increased air defense support from the US.
Key Facts
Seven people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including two girls aged 5 and 12 near Kryvyi Rih.
Eight others were injured, including two children.
Kyiv experienced fires and one death from overnight strikes, with damage also reported in Lviv.
Multiple cities across Ukraine faced missile and drone attacks in the early hours of Thursday.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky warned of a likely massive Russian attack and requested Patriot missile licenses from the US.
Poland responded by mobilizing its military aircraft as a precaution.
Russia reported an attack on a Wildberries warehouse, injuring one person; Wildberries is a major online retailer in Russia.
Patriot missile systems, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, are a key part of Ukraine’s defense strategy.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp have caused fires and forced many families to leave their homes. Emergency workers responded quickly to control the fires amid the ongoing attacks.
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Israeli airstrikes hit buildings in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City.
The strikes caused fires in residential areas.
Many families had to leave their homes because of the attacks.
Emergency crews worked to put out the fires.
The attacks occurred at night, making evacuation difficult.
The strikes displaced dozens of families from the camp.
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FIFA, the main organization that runs soccer worldwide, is planning to sell shares of its biggest tournaments. This plan has upset many soccer groups around the world, and they must agree to it by September 19.
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FIFA is the international group that governs soccer.
They have had a very successful recent World Cup event.
FIFA wants to sell shares (parts of ownership) in its top tournaments.
Soccer clubs and member groups must approve this plan by September 19.
Many soccer organizations are unhappy or concerned about this plan.
The news was reported by Margaret Fleming, a soccer business reporter.
The issue is causing debate in the global soccer community.
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Wildfires are spreading quickly on the Greek island of Crete. Greek authorities are rescuing people trapped by the fires. Three firefighters have died fighting the blazes, two on Crete and one on the mainland.
Key Facts
Wildfires are rapidly spreading on the island of Crete, Greece.
The Greek Coast Guard is helping to rescue people trapped by the fires.
Two firefighters died while battling the fires on Crete.
One firefighter died on the Greek mainland related to the wildfire efforts.
The situation involves emergency response teams working to control the blazes.
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The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets in response to Iran’s recent attack on US forces in Jordan, raising fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. These strikes targeted Iranian military sites over two hours and followed US-Saudi joint attacks on Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Key Facts
The US attacked dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guards targets, including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defenses.
Iran reported injuries and explosions on Qeshm Island and in Khuzestan province following the US strikes.
On Wednesday, the US and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and 6 Iranian advisers.
Drone strikes caused fires on two natural gas vessels at the Egyptian port of Damietta, but no injuries were reported.
President Donald Trump said the US would respond strongly to Iran’s attacks and that it was now “our turn to hit them.”
Analysts warn the recent flare-ups push the region into uncharted territory and complicate efforts to end the five-month conflict.
Oil prices rose sharply due to the renewed fighting, with Brent crude increasing over 7%.
Mediation efforts are ongoing but no public progress on restoring a ceasefire has been reported.
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A woman from North Carolina named Elizabeth Waddell went missing while vacationing in Grenada. Her husband and local authorities believe no crime was involved as they continue to investigate her last known movements.
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Elizabeth Waddell was last seen swimming near Grand Anse Beach in Grenada on July 22.
Security video shows her swimming around noon, then floating out of the camera’s view.
Eyewitnesses said they interacted with her about 5:30 p.m. farther from shore that day.
Elizabeth left the Airbnb shared with her friend Heather but did not return for hours.
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, said after talking with family and authorities that they do not suspect foul play.
The U.S. State Department is aware of the disappearance and local police are seeking information.
Elizabeth is described as friendly and confident in her swimming abilities.
Police and the U.S. Embassy are involved in the ongoing search and investigation.
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Large wildfires continue to affect southern Europe, including France, Spain, and Greece, driven by heat, drought, and strong winds. Firefighters have contained a major fire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris and are battling new blazes near Dijon, while three firefighters died fighting fires in Greece.
Key Facts
A wildfire near Fontainebleau south of Paris has been contained, affecting about 6 hectares.
A new fire broke out near Dijon in the Burgundy region, burning 125 hectares so far, with no injuries or home damage reported.
More than 150 firefighters and 78 fire trucks are working on the fire near Dijon, with reinforcements expected.
Water-dropping helicopters assisted in the Dijon fire during the day but stopped at night.
Three firefighters died on July 29 while battling wildfires in Greece amid strong winds.
Wildfires across southern Europe are driven by a combination of heat, drought, and windy conditions.
Authorities warn that the next 12 hours are crucial for controlling a fire in the Madrid region, Spain.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from tourist areas in France due to ongoing fires.
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A 19-year-old French student in Singapore was fined S$600 (about $465) for licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back. He shared a video of the act on social media, which led to public outrage and a court case where he pleaded guilty to causing a public nuisance.
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The student’s name is Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien.
He licked a straw from an iJooz orange juice vending machine and then replaced it.
The incident happened on March 12 in Goldhill Centre, an affluent area in Singapore.
Maximilien posted the video on Instagram with the caption "city is not safe."
The vending machine company replaced all 500 straws in the dispenser after the incident.
Public nuisance in Singapore can lead to up to a S$2,000 fine or three months in jail.
Both the prosecution and defence agreed that a fine was an appropriate punishment.
Maximilien apologized, saying he did not realize his actions would have serious consequences.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan on Tuesday, causing an explosion at a mall, damaging buildings, and killing at least 23 people. Rescue teams are still working in the affected area, but hope to find more survivors is fading.
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The earthquake occurred in the Kumamoto area on Kyushu, Japan’s southern main island.
It measured 7.1 in magnitude.
The quake caused an explosion at an AEON Mall shopping center.
A factory chimney was toppled, and many homes were destroyed.
At least 23 people have died as a result of the earthquake.
At least 63 people were injured, with five in serious condition.
Rescuers continue to search for survivors, but time is running out.
The exact number of missing people is unknown.
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Australia's eSafety commissioner, Julie Inman-Grant, has taken legal action against the messaging app Telegram for allegedly not removing extremist and pro-terror content, including violent videos. Telegram could face a fine of up to A$54.6 million for not following Australia’s Online Safety Act rules.
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Australia is suing Telegram for not removing pro-terror content, including videos from terrorist attacks.
The possible fine for Telegram is up to A$54.6 million (about US$38 million).
The case involves content linked to known violent extremist acts like the 2019 Christchurch mosque shooting and the Buffalo shooting in 2022.
Julie Inman-Grant said Telegram ignored warnings and kept extremist content easy to find on the platform.
Telegram was previously fined A$1 million in February 2025 for slow responses to questions about child abuse and extremist content.
Russia charged Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, and France is investigating him for not moderating content properly.
Australia might ask the federal court to stop Telegram’s service if the situation does not improve.
The case highlights the pressure on digital platforms to protect users from violent and extremist content.
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Mansouri village in southern Lebanon is split by Israel’s Yellow Line, a military border that separates a small part of Lebanon occupied by Israel from the rest of the country. Residents of Mansouri say they live with fear because of this division and the presence of Israeli forces.
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Mansouri is a village in southern Lebanon.
The village is divided by the Yellow Line, a military boundary.
The Yellow Line separates 6% of Lebanese land occupied by Israel.
Israel controls the area beyond the Yellow Line.
Residents report living in fear due to this separation.
The division affects daily life and security in Mansouri.
Al Jazeera journalist Zeina Khodr interviewed the villagers.
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