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A group of Welsh grandmothers met professional wrestler DeReiss Gordon on a flight to Las Vegas. Their chance meeting led to a strong friendship and talks about making a film based on their story. Recently, the women even took part in a wrestling event themselves.
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Four grandmothers from Wales met wrestler DeReiss Gordon on a flight to Las Vegas in April 2026.
The grandmothers were traveling to scatter the ashes of one woman's late husband.
They originally had a seating mix-up on the flight but ended up becoming friends.
Film producer Nick Barton, known for works like Calendar Girls, is interested in turning their story into a movie.
The women took part in a wrestling showcase in Cardiff and were trained by professional wrestlers.
The group was unfamiliar with wrestling before meeting Gordon but have now gained fans in the wrestling community.
They have done other activities together like a bus tour and a bingo night.
The story highlights how people from different backgrounds and ages can form close friendships.
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Iran announced on Monday that it controls the Strait of Hormuz following a break in attacks over the weekend. Iranian state media reported that Tehran stopped six ships from passing through the strait without permission.
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Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend without strikes.
Iranian state media cited an unnamed source for this information.
Tehran reportedly forced back six ships attempting to cross the strait on Monday.
The ships did not have clearance from Iranian authorities to pass.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
This action comes amid ongoing conflict and tensions in the region.
The situation may affect international shipping and trade routes.
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The Earth Liberation Front (Elf) was a group of environmental activists in the 1990s who used arson and sabotage to fight against environmental destruction in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Their actions aimed to disrupt businesses harming nature, and they influenced later climate activist groups with similar goals about protecting the planet.
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Elf was active mainly between 1995 and 2001, targeting businesses like fur farms, timber warehouses, and SUV dealerships.
They caused over $12 million in damage in a 1998 arson attack on a ski resort in Vail, Colorado, to protect endangered animals.
Elf members avoided violence against living beings but damaged property to protest ecological harm.
The group operated with no formal leaders, following a “leaderless resistance” model.
Their actions were inspired by frustration with mainstream environmental efforts, which focused on small personal changes like saving water and electricity.
Elf grew out of Earth First!, a radical environmental movement based in Eugene, Oregon, a town with both strong environmental and logging communities.
The group left messages like “YOU CANNOT CONTROL WHAT IS WILD!” to signal their cause.
Modern climate groups like Extinction Rebellion and Sunrise Movement share some goals with Elf but use different tactics.
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An off-duty police officer in Paris stopped a man who attacked three women with kitchen knives. Two women were seriously hurt but are expected to survive, and the attacker was caught.
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The attack happened around 11:30 a.m. near Porte de Clichy in northern Paris.
The three women wounded were aged 19, 24, and 36.
Two women suffered serious injuries to the abdomen and lower back but are not in life-threatening condition.
The attacker used two kitchen knives during the assault.
An off-duty police officer detained the suspect at the scene.
The interior minister said the attacker made unclear statements and that the motive is unknown.
Authorities warned against making quick assumptions about why the attack happened.
The article also mentioned a recent attack in Berlin where a man drove into a Pride parade, killing one person.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said he briefly spoke with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a regional meeting, but China denied any meeting or exchange took place. Tensions between China and Japan have grown since November over remarks by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan, leading to colder relations and economic impacts.
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi said he had a brief discussion with China’s Wang Yi at the ASEAN meeting.
China’s Foreign Ministry denied any meeting or exchanges occurred between the two ministers.
Relations between China and Japan have worsened since November due to comments by Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi about Taiwan.
Takaichi suggested Japan might respond militarily if China attacks Taiwan, citing Japan’s collective self-defense policy.
China opposes any support for Taiwan’s independence and sees Takaichi’s remarks as crossing a red line.
Recent tensions have affected tourism and increased worries about military growth in both countries.
Japan wants to keep dialogue open with China to maintain regional peace despite current difficulties.
Taiwan is a self-governing island claimed by China as its territory.
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Police in Paris arrested a man after he attacked three women with kitchen knives near Porte de Clichy. Two of the women were seriously injured but are expected to survive. An off-duty police officer stopped the attacker, whose identity and motive are still unknown.
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The knife attack happened around 11:30 a.m. local time in northern Paris.
The attacker used two kitchen knives to wound three women aged 19, 24, and 36.
Two women were seriously hurt but their lives are not in danger.
An off-duty police officer arrested the attacker at the scene.
The suspect’s identity and reasons for the attack have not been released.
The incident took place near Porte de Clichy, a neighborhood in Paris.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez spoke about the attack during a news conference.
The police cordoned off the area to investigate the crime scene.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino responded to criticism about this year’s World Cup, defending the event’s safety, fan experience, and organization. He dismissed complaints about ticket prices, security, and political connections in a social media post after the tournament ended.
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Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president since 2016 and addressed World Cup criticism in a 15-slide Instagram post.
The 2026 World Cup was held across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in 16 cities.
Infantino said there were no violent incidents or security problems during the tournament.
The World Cup attracted seven million attendees from over 200 countries.
Critics raised concerns about very high ticket prices, with some tickets for the final costing up to $39,000.
Infantino emphasized that billions of people watched the event from home and that stadiums were filled with fans.
He rejected negative coverage, saying critics were consumed by hate and spreading false information.
Infantino has not held a news conference since the tournament ended; this social media post was his first detailed public reply.
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The UK Home Office is preventing the evacuation of many women and children from Gaza who want to join family members in the UK. Although the Foreign Office is ready to help with evacuation, the Home Office is not providing travel permission and is using legal actions to block their arrival.
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The UK Home Office suspended refugee family reunion applications last September and has not reopened them yet.
Families who applied before the suspension cannot currently join relatives in the UK because the Home Office blocks their travel.
Evacuations from Gaza happen through Jordan, but the Home Office does not give the required travel assurance for these families.
The Home Office claims families must provide biometrics before traveling, but the visa center in Gaza has been closed since October 2023.
Other European countries like Belgium and France are helping evacuate families from Gaza.
The Home Office sometimes labels these Palestinian families as security risks due to Gaza being a place where terrorists operate.
Lawyers say the Home Office is stricter with Palestinian families than with refugees from other countries.
The Foreign Office has agreed to help evacuate families, but the Home Office delays or blocks decisions on their cases.
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Large wildfires are burning in southwestern Europe, mainly in France and Spain, causing the evacuation of over 325,000 people. The fires have destroyed vast areas of land, with some of the worst damage recorded in France since World War II.
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Over 325,000 people have been evacuated from homes in France and Spain due to wildfires.
About 115,000 hectares (284,171 acres) have burned in France this year.
Spain has seen more than 150,000 hectares (about 370,000 acres) burned since January, six times more than last year.
A wildfire in Spain’s Andalusia region killed at least 12 people.
Fires have spread near Madrid, forcing the evacuation of at least 10,000 people.
Spain declared a national emergency due to two major uncontrolled fires as of July 24.
A wildfire in Spain’s Castellon province destroyed more than 4,300 hectares (10,625 acres) and is hard to fight because of bad weather.
The fires in France include severe damage on the Cap Ferret peninsula, an important holiday area near Bordeaux.
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A photo of pop star Charli XCX taken by British photographer Harley Weir has been added to the National Portrait Gallery's collection. The portrait will be shown in the gallery’s History Makers Now section, celebrating people who shape modern culture.
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The photo shows Charli XCX in a white crop top and unbuttoned black jeans.
It was taken in 2024 and used to promote her album Brat.
The National Portrait Gallery called Charli “one of the defining artists of our time.”
The portrait’s purchase was funded by the Bukhman Foundation.
Charli XCX’s eighth album, Music, Fashion, Film, was released recently and may reach number one on the UK charts.
The album explores her relationship with art and fame.
Charli released extra songs called "b-sides" on iTunes after initially not planning to.
She will headline the Reading & Leeds festival next month.
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Spain is working hard to control large wildfires near Madrid and Valencia. The country's interior minister said the next two days are very important as a new heatwave could make fighting the fires harder. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the affected areas.
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Large wildfires are burning near Madrid and Valencia in Spain.
The Spanish interior minister called the next two days "decisive" for controlling the fires.
A new heatwave is expected, which may make firefighting efforts more difficult.
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated to keep them safe.
The wildfires are described as "monster" fires because of their size and intensity.
Spain is facing a longer wildfire season, similar to other parts of Europe.
Efforts continue to stop smaller fires from joining into larger, more dangerous ones.
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Bill Oddie, a British comedian and wildlife expert, died at the age of 85. He was known for his work on the comedy series "The Goodies" and for hosting several BBC wildlife programs focused on birds and nature.
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Bill Oddie was a member of the British comedy trio The Goodies, which aired from 1970 to 1982.
He became a well-known wildlife presenter, hosting shows like "Birding With Bill Oddie," "Bill Oddie Goes Wild," and "Springwatch."
Oddie was also a writer, musician, and conservationist who encouraged people to protect the environment.
He was born in 1941 in Rochdale, England, and studied English literature at Cambridge University.
During university, he performed with the Cambridge Footlights comedy group alongside future Monty Python members.
Oddie originally planned to be a teacher or bird observatory warden but chose a career in entertainment and wildlife instead.
He wrote several books about birdwatching and wildlife.
Bill Oddie is survived by his wife Laura and their three daughters: Bonnie, Kate, and Rosie.
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Marvel had a successful weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring appearances by actor Ryan Gosling and the return of the "Black Panther" franchise. The event showcased new Marvel news and excited many fans.
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Marvel participated in San Diego Comic-Con with major announcements.
Ryan Gosling was involved in Marvel-related news during the event.
The "Black Panther" franchise was highlighted with new updates or returns.
Comic-Con is an annual event where companies reveal new entertainment projects.
Fans at the event received new information about upcoming Marvel movies or shows.
The reporting came from ABC News, summarizing the highlights of Marvel’s weekend.
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The United States has paused strikes on Iran following military advice and ongoing diplomatic talks to avoid full war. The Pentagon updated casualty numbers showing 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since the conflict began in February. Meanwhile, Iran also paused its retaliatory attacks, and global markets reacted to the pause.
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The US stopped bombing Iran for a third night after military leaders advised President Trump to pause.
Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing to prevent the conflict from escalating into full war.
Iran announced a pause in its retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region.
Oil prices dropped as markets responded to the reduced military activity.
The Pentagon reported 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since the war began on February 28.
Admiral Bradley Cooper told President Trump that US military efforts had reached their limit.
Singer Katy Perry criticized the White House for using her song in a video showing US strikes on Iran without her permission.
The situation is part of a nearly five-month conflict involving US military actions against Iran.
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Huge wildfires are burning large areas of forest in southwest France and central Spain. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes as firefighters work to control the flames amid ongoing heatwaves and dry conditions.
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Over 325,000 people have evacuated, mostly in the Gironde region near Bordeaux, France.
Fires in France have created a rare fire cloud called a “pyrocumulonimbus” that produces lightning and strong winds.
In Spain, a wildfire near Avila covers a perimeter of 280 km and 77,000 hectares (190,000 acres).
The Spanish Interior Minister said the fires are spreading slowly but steadily.
Climate change is making heatwaves and wildfires more common and severe.
Dry weather and heat since May have made forests very flammable.
Holiday camps in Gironde, including those for Scouts and people with disabilities, have been banned.
Spain’s King Felipe VI visited an emergency shelter and said the fires caused severe damage to nature.
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Doctors and the FDA have concerns about compounded GLP-1 drugs. These drugs are often cheaper and easier to obtain than the brand-name drug Ozempic, but they may pose significant health risks.
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Compounded GLP-1 drugs are versions made by mixing ingredients in pharmacies, not by original drug makers.
They are less expensive than Ozempic, a popular GLP-1 drug.
Compounded drugs are easier to get for some patients.
Doctors warn these drugs can have serious risks because they are not regulated like brand-name drugs.
The FDA has expressed concern about the safety of compounded GLP-1 medicines.
GLP-1 drugs help control blood sugar and are often used for diabetes or weight loss.
Patients using compounded drugs may not get the exact dose or quality of medicine as with approved products.
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Wildfires in the Bordeaux region of France have created strong "fire-generated thunderstorms" known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds. These clouds form when intense heat from the fires lifts smoke and moisture high into the air, causing dangerous weather that can spread the fires further.
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Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are thunderstorms created by the heat of wildfires.
The fires in Gironde, near Bordeaux, have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
These clouds can spread embers far, making wildfires harder to control and start new fires with lightning.
France is experiencing record heatwaves and dry conditions that increase wildfire risks.
This fire-cloud phenomenon has not been seen before in France but occurred during Australia's 2019-2020 bushfires and California's 2021 fire season.
Wildfires in Gironde may burn for many weeks and could take months to fully put out.
Climate change is expected to make such extreme fire weather events more common.
Authorities warn of another heatwave in France with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C (104°F), worsening wildfire dangers.
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Leading climate scientists who helped Greater Manchester set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2038 are asking Prime Minister Andy Burnham to stop new oil drilling in the North Sea. They warn that approving new oil projects like Jackdaw and Rosebank would go against the UK’s climate promises and harm global efforts to limit warming.
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Scientists from the Tyndall Centre at the University of Manchester authored a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The letter opposes new oil drilling in the North Sea, specifically the Jackdaw and Rosebank oilfields.
Jackdaw and Rosebank projects were paused due to legal requirements for a more detailed environmental impact assessment.
Burnham, as mayor of Greater Manchester, helped create a plan for the city to become carbon neutral by 2038.
The scientists say allowing new drilling breaks the climate principles Burnham supported and the UK’s international commitments.
Global carbon emissions need to drop by about 8% every year to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Burning new fossil fuels from these fields would increase emissions and worsen climate change effects like heatwaves and wildfires.
The scientists warn that approving drilling would signal that the UK is stepping back from its climate responsibilities.
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Two Dutch men have been banned from returning to Indonesia after organizing a running event in Bali without permission. The event also faced criticism for reportedly excluding Indonesian locals while accepting foreigners.
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Indonesian immigration banned two Dutch nationals for holding an illegal run event in Bali.
The event was organized without the required permits.
The run club, Entourage Bali, was accused of rejecting Indonesian applicants but accepting foreigners.
The two Dutch men left Bali for Singapore before the ban was announced.
Bali's governor promised strict action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Entourage Bali said their run clubs are open to everyone, including Indonesians, and cited technical issues for some rejections.
Indonesians made up about 25% of participants in the club's events.
Indonesian authorities criticized the club as acting like a “state within a state” because of its exclusive nature.
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