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In 1988, the UK government under Margaret Thatcher banned radio and TV broadcasts of voices from IRA members and Sinn Fein leaders during a violent conflict in Northern Ireland. Media worked around the ban by using actors to dub the speeches, a period explored in the documentary film The Ban.
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The broadcasting ban was introduced in 1988 due to IRA attacks in Northern Ireland.
UK radio and TV were not allowed to air voices of IRA members and Sinn Fein leaders.
Media used actors to dub the banned voices, including Stephen Rea dubbing Gerry Adams.
The ban was seen by some as a way to limit free speech and protest during security concerns.
The documentary The Ban features interviews with Gerry Adams, Stephen Rea, and Sinn Fein’s Danny Morrison.
Danny Morrison called the censorship a “farce,” questioning its effectiveness.
The film reflects on how governments use security threats to justify restrictions on speech.
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Large wildfires are burning in southwest France near Bordeaux and central Spain near Madrid. These fires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, and a new heatwave is expected to make the situation worse.
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Wildfires are affecting southwest France and central Spain.
Around 250,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.
The fires are some of the worst seen in decades in these regions.
The fires are so large they are creating their own small weather systems.
The fire events are happening during the summer holiday season.
Authorities warn a new heatwave is coming, which could increase fire risks.
Firefighters and local farmers are working hard to stop the fires from spreading.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting to address the crisis.
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British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is on trial in Perth, Australia, accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old fan after a nightclub performance in September 2024. He denies all charges, including rape and assault, and says the sex was consensual.
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Yung Filly faces six charges of sexual penetration without consent and additional assault charges.
The alleged victim met Barrientos at a nightclub called Bar1 after his gig.
Barrientos admits they left the club together and had sex but says it was consensual.
He denies choking, slapping, and unwanted touching but admits to biting the woman’s skin.
Photos presented in court show bruises and bite marks on the woman’s face and neck.
CCTV footage shows the woman following Barrientos into a minivan and later entering the hotel with him.
Barrientos said the woman’s phone was taken for privacy reasons due to his public profile.
The trial is ongoing with testimony and evidence being presented.
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French President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting to address massive wildfires that forced over 250,000 people to leave their homes. Firefighters are working hard to control the large fires, and there are signs that one of the biggest fires may be slowing down.
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More than 250,000 people were evacuated in France due to large wildfires.
President Macron called a crisis meeting on July 27, 2026, to manage the situation.
Firefighters in France are actively fighting to stop the fires from spreading.
There are early signs that the largest wildfire is starting to slow.
Spain is also battling severe wildfires at the same time.
The wildfires are described as "monster" fires because of their size and strength.
Hot weather conditions have contributed to the fires spreading quickly.
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Large wildfires have been burning in the Spanish provinces of Avila and Madrid. Spain declared a national emergency on July 24 because the fires, especially in Avila, are among the largest in the country’s recent history.
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Wildfires continue to burn in Avila and Madrid provinces in Spain.
The fires in Avila are reported to be the largest in recent Spanish history.
Spain declared a national emergency due to the severity of the fires.
Firefighters are actively working to control and stop the spread of the fires.
The situation has caused widespread concern and emergency responses in Spain.
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The United States and Iran both paused attacks on each other for two days as they try to restart talks for a temporary ceasefire. The pause follows nearly two weeks of fighting that began after Iran attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US stopped its attacks on Iran for a second day in a row.
Iran also said it paused its attacks during the same period.
The fighting started after Iran fired on ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
The area targeted includes Iranian coastal regions and infrastructure.
The pause aims to encourage negotiations for an interim ceasefire agreement.
It is not clear why the United States decided to pause its attacks.
The conflict has lasted for nearly two weeks so far.
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Heavy monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan have caused at least 107 deaths and injured 344 people since June. The floods have damaged many homes and forced authorities to set up relief camps, while more rain is expected later this week.
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At least 107 people have died and 344 have been injured due to monsoon rains and floods in Pakistan since late June.
The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has the highest death toll with 55, followed by Punjab with 36 deaths.
Over half of the deaths resulted from houses or roofs collapsing during the floods.
Punjab’s capital, Lahore, has set up 17 flood relief camps for evacuated people.
A senior irrigation official described about 154 square miles of land under water in Lahore and Gujranwala areas, calling it like an inland sea.
Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said emergency teams are working to drain floodwaters.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects no severe flooding until Tuesday but predicts fresh rains starting Wednesday in several northern and eastern regions.
Pakistan’s rapid urban growth has created vulnerable slums that suffer more damage from flooding.
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In New Delhi, a large student protest led by Abhijeet Dipke and the Cockroach Janata Party lasted five weeks despite police action. The protest’s success led to the resignation of India’s education minister and an announcement by Prime Minister Modi to reform the exam system.
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The protest took place at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
It lasted for five weeks and involved students from across India.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, founded by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke.
Police and security forces tried to stop the protest, causing injuries to dozens of people.
Protesters remained steadfast despite the crackdown.
The education minister resigned because of the pressure from the protests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced changes to India’s exam system.
The protests are seen as significant involvement of India’s younger generation (Gen Z).
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Iran and Oman held talks to manage shipping traffic safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway where tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high. Iran reported progress in these talks, but clashes and military strikes continue in the region.
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Iran and Oman discussed ways to regulate safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting their sovereignty.
The Omani delegation left Tehran but ongoing political and technical talks continue between the two countries.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key location of conflict involving U.S. and Iranian forces.
President Donald Trump ordered major joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran in February 2026.
U.S. and Iran delegations started negotiations in June to try to end the conflict, but fighting continues.
The Israel Defense Forces intercepted two drones near the Jordanian border, origin under investigation.
The U.S. confirmed the death of Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan.
Several U.S. service members killed in these attacks received posthumous promotions.
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Iran's foreign ministry called in the French ambassador to Tehran to complain about two French diplomats who were briefly detained in Iran. Iran accused the diplomats of interfering in its internal affairs, while France said the diplomats were intimidated and one was physically abused.
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Iran summoned the French ambassador to protest the actions of two French diplomats detained earlier in July.
Iranian officials said the diplomats interfered in Iran's internal matters under the pretense of civil society engagement.
Iran claimed these actions violated the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, an international treaty about diplomatic conduct.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot reported the diplomats were held for several hours, questioned, and one was physically mistreated.
The diplomats were eventually released and returned to the French embassy in Tehran.
The incident heightened tensions between Iran and France over diplomatic conduct and interference claims.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg participated in a rally in London to support a student movement in India. The students had protested in New Delhi, which resulted in the resignation of India’s education minister.
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Greta Thunberg is a climate activist known globally.
She joined a demonstration in London.
The rally supported a student movement in India.
The student movement was led by youth opposing the current government.
Their protests happened in New Delhi, India’s capital.
The protests led to the education minister stepping down.
The political party mentioned is the Cockroach Janta Party.
The event shows international support for the student cause.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez thanked Layan Al Quqa, a young artist from Gaza, for creating a mural of him. The mural celebrates the friendship between Spain and Palestine.
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Pedro Sanchez is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Layan Al Quqa is a young artist living in Gaza.
She painted a mural featuring Prime Minister Sanchez.
The mural honors the friendship between Spain and Palestine.
Sanchez publicly expressed gratitude for the artwork.
The message reflects solidarity and acknowledgment of the Palestinian people.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to call up between 300,000 and 500,000 new soldiers for the war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This move comes as Russia faces high military losses and declining public support for the conflict.
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Putin is expected to start mobilizing new troops at the beginning of October.
Russia has been involved in the war in Ukraine for over four years.
Previous mobilization of 300,000 reservists in 2022 caused protests and many people fled Russia.
Only about 25% of Russians support continuing the war, based on a recent poll.
Russia is losing over 1,000 soldiers daily in Ukraine, according to estimates.
Russia did not meet its army recruitment targets for the first three months of 2026.
Russian authorities increased bonuses to encourage military enlistment.
The mobilization will happen around the time of parliamentary elections in Russia.
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A man and a woman died after being rescued from the sea near Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency teams found them in trouble in the water and confirmed their deaths at the scene.
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The incident happened at about 9:45 PM on Sunday near Fistral Beach.
HM Coastguard was alerted around 9:30 PM.
Rescue teams from Newquay, Padstow, and St Agnes joined the search.
Lifeboats from Newquay RNLI and a coastguard helicopter helped in the rescue.
Both victims were confirmed dead by Devon and Cornwall Police at the scene.
The families have been informed, and a coroner's file will be prepared.
Fistral Beach is a popular surfing spot known for major competitions.
Police expressed sympathy for the victims’ families.
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Elizabeth Waddell, a 44-year-old American woman from North Carolina, has gone missing while on vacation in Grenada. She was last seen near Grand Anse Beach, and local police, along with volunteers, are searching for her.
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Elizabeth Waddell disappeared on Wednesday near Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada.
She was on vacation with a friend and staying at Hideaway Waterfront Apartments.
Waddell was last seen going for a swim; she left a towel on the pier but did not return.
Police and volunteers, including divers and St. George’s University students, are conducting a search.
Her husband is traveling to Grenada to assist with the search efforts.
Grenadian police have asked locals to report any information about her to the police stations.
The U.S. State Department said they are aware and offer support to Americans missing abroad but refer investigation questions to Grenadian authorities.
Waddell is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with short blond hair.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of encouraging hatred because Mamdani promised to enforce an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant against Netanyahu for war crimes.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Netanyahu plans to go to the UN General Assembly in New York.
The UN General Assembly is a large meeting of countries held yearly.
Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
Mamdani said he will enforce an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
The ICC issued the warrant accusing Netanyahu of war crimes.
Netanyahu accused Mamdani of promoting hate because of this decision.
The ICC (International Criminal Court) is a court that investigates serious crimes like war crimes.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to reform the country’s adult social care system to prevent collapse of the National Health Service (NHS). Some political parties, including the Conservatives and Reform UK, have said they will oppose reforms if they include tax increases.
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Andy Burnham aims to use his political influence to fix England’s social care system quickly.
Burnham has not promised to complete full reform before the next election, recognizing it may take up to a decade.
He has a working majority in Parliament, so he does not need Conservative support to pass social care laws now.
The Tory and Reform UK parties oppose any reform involving new taxes or increased borrowing.
Burnham may propose a “care levy,” a new tax to fund social care, but details are uncertain.
A government review on social care, led by Louise Casey, will report sooner than initially planned.
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey hopes to support Burnham’s reform plans if they are acceptable to his party.
Conservative politician Kemi Badenoch says her party opposes tax rises and wants spending cuts instead but is open to working with Labour on other reforms.
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Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Argentina’s President Javier Milei insulted Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and other officials at a political event in São Paulo. Argentina’s ambassador was also called in to discuss these statements. Milei criticized Lula and Brazilian institutions during the launch of right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro’s presidential campaign.
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Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina because of insults by Argentina’s President Javier Milei against Brazil’s President Lula and others.
Milei called Lula a "convict" and "thief" without naming him directly at a political event in São Paulo.
Milei also insulted Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Brazil summoned Argentina’s ambassador to discuss these insults.
Argentine President Milei spoke at the event nominating Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Milei accused Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S. Democratic Party of trying to undermine Argentina with a "negative campaign," without giving proof.
Milei claimed Justice Moraes blocked his visit to Jair Bolsonaro, who is under house arrest for a 2022 coup plot conviction.
Brazil’s ambassador Julio Bitelli was expected to return home shortly after the recall.
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UK rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is on trial in Western Australia for allegedly assaulting a woman after a 2024 concert. He denies the charges and says the interaction was consensual and the "vibes were good" between them.
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The alleged assault happened in September 2024 after a concert in Hillarys, a suburb of Perth, Australia.
Yung Filly pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including sexual penetration without consent, assault, and strangulation.
He admitted to putting his hand on the woman’s waist but denied inappropriate touching.
The woman was 20 years old at the time of the incident.
The trial started a week before Yung Filly gave testimony at the District Court of Western Australia.
Yung Filly explained that his security guard took the woman’s phone to protect privacy.
The court heard they had consensual sex before the alleged violence occurred.
Yung Filly is a UK rapper and YouTube personality with millions of social media followers.
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A mix of a wet winter, very little rain since spring, and several record heatwaves has made wildfires in France and Spain start easily and spread quickly. These fires are hard to control because dry plants and strong winds help the flames grow and move unpredictably. Meanwhile, heavy rain and melting glaciers in parts of South Asia have caused deadly floods.
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Wildfires in France and Spain have been fueled by dry plants caused by drought and heatwaves.
About 90% of wildfires start because of human activity, often in dry grass, pine needles, and small twigs.
Fires can grow into larger plants and roots that burn longer and can create strong winds.
Changing wind directions made some fires in France spread in unexpected ways.
Storms brought little rain to the affected areas, sometimes making fires worse by creating strong gusts of wind.
Europe is expected to face more heatwaves and dry weather, increasing wildfire risks in August.
Heavy rain and melting glaciers have caused flooding and landslides in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, killing at least 180 people.
Some regions received up to 250mm of rain in one day, nearly half of London’s yearly average rainfall.
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