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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C. Both leaders were in the city to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
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President Trump met with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday.
Earlier, President Trump met with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
Both Netanyahu and Zelenskyy were in Washington, D.C. for Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
The meetings happened at the White House.
The events were reported by CBS News.
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The UK government has decided to stop funding the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory after March 2028. This telescope has been important in space research for nearly 70 years, and the funding cut threatens its continued operation unless other money sources are found.
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The Lovell telescope is a 76-meter-wide radio telescope located at Jodrell Bank Observatory in northwest England.
It is part of the e-Merlin network, a group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced it will end public funding for the telescope by March 2028.
The funding cut is part of a plan to focus government investment on areas with the highest long-term scientific impact.
Scientists and physics organizations have expressed concern and called for the government to reconsider.
The University of Manchester, which manages the telescope, plans to seek funding from businesses, government, or charities.
The Lovell telescope was built in 1957 and has played a key role in tracking Sputnik, receiving the first moon images, and studying space phenomena like black holes and pulsars.
Jodrell Bank’s public engagement center will continue to operate and is not affected by the funding cuts.
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A tornado hit northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, staying on the ground for over 20 minutes and traveling about 12 miles. It caused heavy damage to homes, cars, and power lines, leaving more than 15,000 people without electricity and forcing some residents to use shelters.
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The tornado struck the Fox Cities area, including Appleton, Menasha, and Neenah, about 100 miles northwest of Milwaukee.
It lasted on the ground for about 20 minutes and was nearly a mile wide at its peak.
The tornado tore roofs off homes and businesses, flipped cars, and knocked down trees and utility poles.
More than 15,000 customers lost power, and repairs could take several days.
No deaths or missing people have been reported, but some injuries likely occurred.
A boil water advisory was issued in part of Fox Crossing due to lost water pressure.
Shelters were opened for people displaced by the storm.
The tornado was caused by a large storm system fueled by heat and humidity moving through the Great Lakes region.
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A fuel shortage caused by regional conflict has led to long lines and gas station closures in Iraq’s Kurdish region, especially in the city of Irbil. The shortage stems from reduced gas production linked to security threats and drone attacks related to tensions between Iran, Iraqi militia groups, and the United States.
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Drivers in Irbil waited hours, sometimes overnight, to buy gasoline due to the shortage.
Most private gas stations were closed, with only some government-run stations selling fuel.
Dana Gas, the largest gas company in northern Iraq, cut production at the Khor Mor field because of security threats including drone attacks.
Iran-backed Iraqi militias have launched drone strikes against U.S. targets in Iraq, leading to U.S. military responses.
Kurdish opposition groups with bases in Iraq have also clashed with Iranian forces, contributing to regional instability.
Efforts for U.S.-Iran negotiations are ongoing but sporadic attacks by armed groups continue.
Temperatures above 45°C (113°F) made waiting in line especially difficult for drivers.
Kurdish regional leaders urged Iraq’s central government to help increase fuel supplies.
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Hurricane Genevieve is currently a strong hurricane in the eastern Pacific and is expected to weaken in the coming days. While the storm will stay far from California, it is causing large, dangerous waves along the West Coast and increasing the risk of rip currents and coastal flooding.
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Genevieve reached Category 5 strength briefly but is now a high-end Category 3 hurricane.
The storm is located about 530 miles southwest of Baja California and moving west-northwest.
Genevieve’s strong winds are creating large ocean swells that travel hundreds of miles toward the U.S. West Coast.
California beaches facing south and southwest will see increased surf through the week.
The National Weather Service issued warnings about dangerous waves, rip currents, and possible minor coastal flooding in Southern California.
High tides between 6.2 and 7.0 feet are expected, increasing flooding risks.
Heavy rain from the hurricane will mostly stay over the ocean and not affect land.
Forecasters expect the hurricane to slowly weaken as it moves over cooler ocean water.
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A woman was killed in her home. The key clue to solve the crime was a bloody footprint left by the killer. The story will be reported by Erin Moriarty on the show "48 Hours" airing on August 1.
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A woman was murdered inside her home.
The killer left a bloody footprint at the crime scene.
This footprint was an important clue for the investigation.
The report will be shown on the TV program "48 Hours."
Erin Moriarty is the correspondent covering this story.
The episode will air on August 1 at 9 PM Eastern time.
It will be available on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Ukraine is working on a new European-designed air defense system called Freyja to protect against Russian missile attacks. The country aims to complete a prototype by mid-2027, using Ukrainian-made interceptor missiles and partnering with European defense companies.
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Ukraine needs advanced systems to stop Russian missile attacks, especially ballistic missiles.
The U.S.-made Patriot missile system is effective but in limited supply worldwide.
Freyja is a ground-based air defense system planned for completion in the first half of 2027.
European companies like Leonardo and Saab are involved in developing Freyja.
Ukraine will provide the FP-7.x interceptor missile designed by the Ukrainian company Fire Point.
Fire Point aims to make the interceptor missile cost less than $1 million, cheaper than U.S. Patriot missiles.
A radar for Freyja will be built by German defense company Hensoldt.
President Donald Trump recently said the U.S. would allow Ukraine to quickly produce their own Patriot missiles.
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Dame Penelope Keith, a well-known actress famous for shows like The Good Life, died peacefully at 86 from cancer. Her funeral in Surrey was attended by many people and described as a moving event filled with both sadness and celebration of her life.
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Dame Penelope Keith died at home from cancer on June 29, aged 86.
She was known for starring in The Good Life and To The Manor Born.
Her coffin procession passed through her hometown of Milford in Surrey.
The funeral service was held at Guildford Cathedral.
Attendees described the service as beautiful, combining laughter and tears.
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth called Keith a kind person who loved her local community.
Friends and neighbors shared fond memories of her during the funeral.
Many people lined the streets to pay their respects as the funeral procession passed.
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President Donald Trump and Iran are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create images and videos as part of their ongoing conflict. While airstrikes have paused, both sides have used AI-generated media to send messages and mock each other.
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President Trump posted AI-made images showing attacks on Iran’s ships and oil sites online.
Iran responded with AI videos featuring Lego figures mocking U.S. soldiers.
The conflict began with American and Israeli strikes on February 28.
Experts say Iran’s AI propaganda is more viral and effective than the U.S. efforts.
Trump posted messages with AI images, including one of himself with a rifle saying “no more Mr. Nice Guy.”
Iran’s AI videos are created by a media group linked to the Iranian government.
U.S. officials acknowledge Iran is not ready for a ceasefire but face heavy costs.
The term “slopaganda” is used to describe low-quality AI propaganda designed to influence opinions.
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A British MP accused a French naval patrol boat of firing warning shots near him while he was on a fishing boat in the English Channel. French authorities said the gunfire was from a planned training exercise that followed safety rules and was unrelated to the British boat.
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British MP Chris Philp said a French warship fired 17 live rounds behind his boat in the English Channel.
The event happened during a BBC interview on board a fishing boat.
A photo shows a French sailor firing shots into the sea.
French officials said the French patrol boat Flamant was doing handgun training near Cap Gris-Nez.
France stated the training followed international safety standards and did not target the British boat.
The British MP disagreed and said no warning about live firing was given.
The French boat was not monitoring migrant boats at the time.
Similar warning shot incidents involving Russian naval ships happened recently in the Channel.
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Kenya and Britain have agreed to restart military training in Kenya after delays caused by Kenyan lawmakers’ worries about protecting local communities. The training involves British soldiers helping Kenyan forces prepare for missions in nearby Somalia.
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Kenya and Britain paused their military training partnership due to concerns from Kenyan lawmakers.
The training involves about 200 British military personnel stationed in Kenya.
Each year, over 1,000 Kenyan soldiers train with British forces before deployment to Somalia to fight al-Shabab.
The British government invests nearly $9.6 million annually in this defense partnership.
The pause followed concerns about human rights and incidents linked to British soldiers, including a 2012 death of a Kenyan woman near the training area and a 2021 fire caused by training activities.
Kenya’s foreign minister said the countries have a long-standing partnership based on respect and security cooperation.
Britain confirmed Kenya agreed to issue the required permissions to resume training later this year.
Kenyan authorities denied reports that Britain planned to move some training to Tanzania.
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A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing, China, has killed 41 people and left 20 missing. Rescue teams have been working to recover bodies and find survivors since the event happened on July 17, 2026.
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The landslide occurred on July 17, 2026, in Pengshui County, Chongqing, southwestern China.
At least 10 residential buildings and a passenger minibus were buried under rock and soil.
41 people have died, and 20 are still missing as of the latest report.
Ten people were injured in the landslide.
Rescue teams have searched four main areas of the disaster site.
Officials have used DNA analysis to identify many of the victims.
The wreckage of the missing minibus was found late on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Rescue operations continue as officials try to find more survivors or victims.
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A woman named Michelle in Minnesota found a handwritten note inside a thrift store book that showed someone's journey through medical school exams and applications. After posting the note online, she was contacted by the original writer, now a doctor working in infectious diseases, who appreciated the chance to reconnect with her past self.
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Michelle found a handwritten note inside a book she bought at a thrift store.
The note included practice and real MCAT exam scores and medical school application results.
The note showed both acceptances and rejections to various medical schools.
The writer added encouraging affirmations and personal reflections in the note.
Michelle posted a photo of the note on Reddit, where it went viral with over 7,500 upvotes.
The original writer found the post through her husband and messaged Michelle.
The writer is now 34 and works as an infectious disease specialist, focusing on diseases that spread from animals to humans.
She thanked Michelle and encouraged others pursuing difficult goals to keep going, saying the effort is worth it.
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Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest U.S. reservoirs on the Colorado River, have dropped to their lowest combined water level ever recorded. Experts warn this worsening water shortage threatens water supply and hydropower for millions in several Western states and Mexico.
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On July 12, 2026, combined storage in Lake Powell and Lake Mead fell to about 12.7 million acre-feet, the lowest since records began.
An acre-foot is the water needed to cover one acre of land one foot deep.
Lake Powell stored about 5.5 million acre-feet, and Lake Mead about 7.2 million acre-feet on that date.
The combined storage level was last this low in 1957, before Lake Powell was filled.
Since early 2026, water levels have been dropping by around 16,000 acre-feet per day on average.
The Colorado River provides water and power to seven U.S. states and Mexico, supporting 35 to 40 million people and much farming.
Scientists warn reservoir levels could become too low to support normal water deliveries and power generation by 2028.
The federal government plans to require major water users like Arizona, California, and Nevada to reduce Colorado River use by about 20% in 2027-2028.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, Japan, causing building collapses, power outages, and people trapped in a shopping mall. Emergency responders are working to rescue those trapped and assess damage including collapsed walls at a historic castle and a factory chimney.
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The earthquake occurred at 16:27 local time in Kumamoto on Kyushu island.
About 300,000 people were advised to evacuate to shelters.
Many people are trapped inside the Aeon Mall after its second floor collapsed.
Contact has been lost with 20 to 30 mall employees.
A chimney collapsed at a paper factory in Yatsushiro City, with people possibly missing.
Walls from the 17th-century Kumamoto castle were damaged by the tremors.
More than 40,000 households lost power, and roads were damaged.
The quake triggered over 60 aftershocks and a tsunami warning which was later lifted.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, known for his close ties to the United States and President Donald Trump, is facing challenges as his strong US connections appear less effective. Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to Washington aims to strengthen his image and political support amid an election and corruption trial in Israel.
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Netanyahu spent part of his youth in the US and speaks with an American accent.
He has used his knowledge of US politics to maintain support from multiple US presidents.
President Trump was especially supportive, agreeing to a joint war with Israel against Iran.
The Iran war has stalled, and Trump is making Middle East deals without Israel’s involvement.
Some in the US Congress are concerned about Israel’s violent settler movement and its treatment of opponents.
Washington is considering selling advanced fighter jets to Turkey and signing a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, both Israel’s regional rivals.
Netanyahu hopes his Washington visit will reassure Israeli supporters of his US ties and gain political advantage before the October election.
Netanyahu also seeks Trump’s support for a pardon in his ongoing corruption trial.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck southern Japan, causing buildings to collapse, fires to break out, and injuring more than 100 people. Authorities are concerned that many people could be trapped inside a damaged shopping mall after the quake.
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The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1.
It hit the southern region of Japan.
Buildings were toppled by the quake.
Fires started as a result of the earthquake.
Over 100 people were reported injured.
Many people are feared trapped in a shopping mall that was damaged.
The event happened late on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Japanese authorities are coordinating rescue efforts.
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A strong earthquake hit Kyushu island in Japan on July 28, causing over 150,000 people to leave their homes. The quake damaged roads and buildings, caused power outages for more than 40,000 homes, and left several people missing after a factory chimney collapsed.
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The earthquake occurred on July 28 on Kyushu island, Japan.
Over 150,000 people had to evacuate because of the quake.
The earthquake caused power outages affecting more than 40,000 households.
Roads were damaged by the earthquake.
Part of a castle wall fell down.
A footbridge was destroyed by the quake.
Several people are missing after a chimney collapsed at a paper factory in Kumamoto prefecture.
Police information was reported by Japan's public broadcaster NHK.
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Sir Clive Alderton, King Charles III’s top aide, will retire in May after 20 years at the palace. He was involved in managing the king’s schedule and advising on royal security, including decisions related to police protection for Prince Harry.
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Sir Clive Alderton has been King Charles III’s principal private secretary for 11 years.
Alderton helps organize the king’s professional life and manages his diary.
He also sits on RAVEC, a government committee that advises on police protection for the royal family.
Prince Harry distrusts the royal household’s influence on police protection decisions and believes Alderton could have helped reinstate his bodyguards.
Palace insiders say the household only advises RAVEC, and the chairperson makes final decisions.
Alderton’s retirement may allow a test of Harry’s belief about the household’s power in security decisions.
Harry was upset when denied police protection during his UK visit in July.
Alderton’s replacement is planned for spring or summer 2027 to ensure a smooth transition.
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Iran refused U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to use frozen Iranian funds to pay for ships damaged in the Gulf. An Iranian military spokesperson warned that any ship trying to use this money would be banned from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump proposed compensating for damaged ships using frozen Iranian assets.
Iran rejected this plan outright.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued the warning.
The warning stated ships taking such funds would be banned from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping.
This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran over security in the Gulf.
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