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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK's National Health Service (NHS) will fail if social care is not fixed. He plans to speed up a review of social care and wants to change rules around benefits to reduce government welfare costs.
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Burnham warned the NHS will collapse without reforming social care.
He aims to create significant changes to the social care system but gave no exact timeline.
Burnham wants to speed up the Casey Commission's review on social care, originally set to report in 2028.
Social care helps people live independently but is not free like the NHS.
People with savings over £23,250 in England and Northern Ireland do not get automatic help with care costs.
Conservative Kemi Badenoch wrote to Burnham opposing tax rises or more borrowing to fund social care reform.
Burnham said benefit conditions might be stricter to encourage more people to work.
He acknowledged some benefit recipients need more support and should not be blamed.
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Protests have erupted in Tripoli, Libya, over long power cuts and high electricity costs. Demonstrators blocked roads, closed government offices, and called for changes in Libya’s political leadership due to poor services and ongoing political issues.
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Protesters in Tripoli blocked roads and public buildings to protest prolonged power outages and expensive electricity.
The protests spread to several districts, including Janzour, Souq Al-Jumaa, Sater Turba, and Tajoura.
Demonstrators shut down the offices of the state telecom company Libyana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Souq Al-Jumaa Movement aims to paralyze the government and demands an end to corruption and the current political institutions.
In Tajoura, residents protested at the power station and municipal council because of power cuts and poor public services.
Power outages in Tripoli have lasted up to 10 hours some days due to electricity supply problems amid a heatwave.
The Government of National Unity did not comment on the protests immediately.
A White House adviser recently spoke with Libya’s prime minister about unifying the country and security cooperation.
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Wildfires in the Castellon area of eastern Spain have burned over 4,300 hectares of land. More than 15,000 people have had to leave their homes because of the fires.
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The wildfires are in Castellon province in eastern Spain.
More than 4,300 hectares have been damaged by the fires.
Over 15,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes.
Firefighters are actively working to control the wildfires.
The evacuation helps keep people safe from the danger of the fires.
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Thousands of people gathered in Rawalakot, a city in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, and marched towards Muzaffarabad as protests continued. The protests focus on government issues and election changes, with over 45 people killed and hundreds injured since June.
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Protests are happening in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
People gathered in Rawalakot and marched to Muzaffarabad.
The unrest is about governance problems and election reforms.
More than 45 people have died since the protests started.
Hundreds of people have been injured during the unrest.
The protests began in June and are still ongoing.
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The Sudanese army has taken back a key highway connecting Khartoum and el-Obeid from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This route is important for moving troops and supplies and will stop the RSF from capturing the city of el-Obeid, which is currently under siege.
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The Sudanese army regained control of the Al Sadarat highway on Sunday after fighting the RSF.
The highway links Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, to the city of el-Obeid in North Kordofan state.
This road helps the army move soldiers, weapons, fuel, and supplies faster.
The RSF had controlled most of the 350 km highway since April 2023.
About half a million people are trapped in el-Obeid, facing drone attacks and a humanitarian crisis.
Retaking the highway reduces RSF’s chance to take full control of western Sudan.
The conflict has caused around 40,000 deaths and displaced over 14 million people, according to the World Health Organization.
UN reports say women and girls face danger from drone strikes and sexual violence in el-Obeid.
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A court confirmed that Pauline Hanson broke racial discrimination laws with a 2022 tweet targeting Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi. Hanson’s appeal against the ruling was rejected by federal court judges.
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Pauline Hanson tweeted that Mehreen Faruqi should “pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan.”
A judge found Hanson’s tweet was seriously offensive and intimidating and broke the Racial Discrimination Act.
Hanson appealed the decision but lost when three federal court judges upheld the ruling.
Mehreen Faruqi was present in court for the appeal decision, but Hanson did not attend.
The case tested whether such racist behaviour is unlawful and also whether it conflicts with political speech rights.
Hanson argued her free speech was threatened by the ruling, but the court disagreed.
Faruqi called the decision a landmark win against racism and said it would encourage others to stand up against discrimination.
The legal focus was on section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act, which bans offensive racial conduct.
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The US and Iran have been exchanging military strikes for nearly six months despite recent attempts at peace talks. President Trump faces a difficult situation because Iran controls a key shipping route, making it hard to end the war. The conflict has caused high military spending, rising oil prices, and economic problems worldwide.
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The US and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum last month to try to end the war, but fighting continues.
The US has increased airstrikes against Iran, and Iran has attacked US bases in response.
The conflict now affects areas from the Gulf to the Red Sea, including blockades by the Houthis.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for shipping oil.
The US has lost 18 troops in the conflict so far.
The war has cost the US nearly $40 billion, with the Pentagon requesting an additional $67 billion.
Oil prices have risen more than 40% since the war began, causing higher fuel costs worldwide.
Rising energy costs have triggered protests in several countries, impacting economies globally.
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Sudan’s army has taken back full control of the Al Sadarat highway that connects the capital, Khartoum, to the city of El Obeid. El Obeid had been under siege by the paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces.
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The Al Sadarat highway links Khartoum and El Obeid.
The highway was blocked due to fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces.
Sudan’s army now controls the entire highway again.
El Obeid city had been surrounded by the Rapid Support Forces.
The control of the highway is important for movement and supplies between the two cities.
The Rapid Support Forces are a paramilitary group that opposes Sudan’s army.
Fighting between these groups has caused disruption in parts of Sudan.
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Russian forces attacked several cities in Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least six people, including a child in Chernihiv. In response, Ukrainian forces also launched strikes on Russian-occupied areas, killing four civilians in Horlivka. Both sides deny targeting civilians, but casualties have increased sharply in 2026.
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Russia launched seven ballistic missiles and 136 drones targeting cities including Kyiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv.
A Russian drone hit a supermarket in Chernihiv, killing two people, including a nine-year-old girl, and injuring 25 others.
Ukrainian officials reported deaths and injuries from drone and glide bomb attacks in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sloviansk.
Ukrainian drone strikes killed four civilians in the Russian-occupied city of Horlivka and wounded emergency workers.
Russian authorities said Ukrainian drones hit Belgorod, a city inside Russia, injuring 12 people including children.
The United Nations reported 1,396 Ukrainian civilians killed and 7,978 wounded in the first six months of 2026, while 250 civilians were killed and 1,596 wounded in Russia.
Both Moscow and Kyiv deny intentionally targeting civilians despite rising casualties.
Peace talks led by the United States have stalled as Russia controls large parts of eastern and southern Ukraine.
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Two people died and five others were injured in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Medical staff treated four victims, including a toddler, and police asked people to stay away from the area after the shooting.
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The shooting happened during the Bite of Seattle food festival at Seattle Center.
Two people were killed and five others were wounded.
Four victims were taken to Harborview Medical Center, including a toddler and adults.
One victim was in critical condition.
Witnesses described chaos with people running, hiding, and falling during the shooting.
The festival has been held every year since 1982.
Approximately 350,000 people usually attend the event over three days.
Police urged the public to avoid the area after the shooting occurred.
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Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The visit highlights strong UK support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia and includes discussions on defense cooperation and new military technology.
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PM Andy Burnham took office on July 20, 2026, and Zelensky’s visit is the first by a foreign leader since then.
Zelensky will urge Britain to increase defense spending to help Ukraine amid intensified fighting with Russia.
Burnham will visit a British naval base with Zelensky to meet military personnel training Ukrainians.
The UK will share technology called "Stone Cloak," a small electronic jammer that disrupts Russian air defenses.
"Stone Cloak" is part of a 100-year UK-Ukraine partnership signed in January 2025 and has already been sent to Ukraine.
Zelensky expressed interest in a "drone deal" and plans to build a drone factory in Britain to strengthen military cooperation.
The visit precedes Zelensky’s trip to Washington D.C. for talks with U.S. officials.
Both sides stressed their commitment to a strong and long-lasting partnership to support Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.
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Oil prices dropped on Monday after the United States paused its strikes on Iran, creating a chance for diplomacy. Iran also stopped its retaliatory attacks, raising hopes for talks on reopening a key shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US stopped attacking Iran for three days after 13 nights of strikes.
Iran halted its retaliatory military actions in the Gulf region.
The pause aims to allow diplomatic talks to resume regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global oil shipping.
Iran and Oman are discussing ways to keep shipping safe through the strait.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi ships in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, another important shipping route.
Oil prices had risen above $100 per barrel last week amid fears of conflict disrupting supply.
News of the attack pause and talks caused oil prices to fall sharply, easing market concerns.
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Wildfires are still burning near Bordeaux in southwestern France. About 220,000 people have been evacuated across the region to keep them safe from the fires.
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Wildfires are active near the city of Bordeaux in southwestern France.
Firefighters are working to control the fires.
Tens of thousands of people near Bordeaux have had to leave their homes.
In total, around 220,000 people have been evacuated across southwestern France.
The evacuations aim to protect people from the dangers of the wildfires.
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A new alliance between a separatist group called the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and an al-Qaeda-linked group named Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has changed the conflict in northern Mali. Their joint attacks have challenged the Malian army and Russian-backed forces, raising concerns about the future of peace and security in the region.
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The FLA and JNIM began a coordinated military campaign on April 25, 2026, in northern Mali.
This alliance combines a separatist group wanting independence for Azawad and an Islamist group aiming to overthrow the government.
They have carried out various attacks, including ambushes, drone strikes, and assaults on military convoys.
The Malian government calls this alliance a terrorist connection and is working to stop it.
The cooperation is unusual because the FLA is secular and nationalist, while JNIM follows an Islamist ideology.
The fighting intensified after the 2015 peace agreement failed and political instability followed with military coups.
Russia’s military group, Africa Corps, supports the Malian army after replacing the Wagner Group.
The FLA insists it wants independence for Azawad and says it will only make peace if this is recognized.
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A large iceberg turned over near Ilulissat, Greenland, on July 25. This event happened close to the Ilulissat Icefjord, a protected area recognized by UNESCO, and no one was hurt.
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The iceberg flipped over with strong force.
The underside of the iceberg was jagged and became visible.
The location is near Ilulissat, Greenland.
The area is called Ilulissat Icefjord, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
No injuries were reported during the iceberg capsizing.
The event caused waves and mist around the iceberg.
The date of the event was July 25.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a crisis meeting as wildfires near the city of Bordeaux, amid a heatwave that makes firefighting harder. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to large and fast-moving fires that have damaged hundreds of thousands of hectares of land.
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Wildfires are closing in on Bordeaux, about 15 km from the city center, with no evacuation planned for its 850,000 residents so far.
More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in southwestern France because of the fires.
The fire in the Gironde region is creating a rare and dangerous "pyrocumulonimbus" thunderstorm fueled by the fire itself.
France has seen about 98,000 hectares burnt nationwide this year, with 42,000 hectares lost in the southwest alone.
Spain is fighting wildfires near Valencia, forcing around 15,000 people to evacuate.
The wildfire in the Ávila region of Spain is the largest in recent history and has led to more than 90,000 people being evacuated around Madrid and Ávila.
Officials warn that temperatures could reach 40°C (104°F), which complicates efforts to control the fires.
Spanish leaders have called for broad public support to address the climate emergency contributing to these disasters.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has infected 3,200 people and caused at least 1,405 deaths. The virus has spread mainly in the northeastern Ituri province and recently expanded to other areas, while health workers face challenges in controlling the outbreak.
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The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the 17th for the country and started on May 15.
About 1,000 new infections were reported in just 10 days, raising the total cases to 3,200.
At least 1,405 people have died from the virus so far.
Nearly 90% of cases are in Ituri province, near the borders with South Sudan and Uganda.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment yet.
Health workers face hardships including unpaid wages and difficulties reaching affected areas.
The UN Humanitarian Air Service helps transport medical teams and lab samples to outbreak zones.
Scientists are testing new vaccines and treatments specifically targeting the Bundibugyo strain.
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Typhoon Noul hit southern China, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. In Hong Kong, scaffolding collapsed on a building, but no injuries were reported, and many flights were canceled at the airport.
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Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China on Sunday morning.
The typhoon caused strong winds and heavy rain in the region.
Scaffolding along Cheung Sha Wan Road in Hong Kong collapsed due to the winds.
Police received many calls about the scaffolding collapse but reported no injuries.
Around 360 passenger flights were canceled at Hong Kong airport because of the typhoon.
State media said Typhoon Noul is the strongest to hit China so far in 2026.
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Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot has become the main opponent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 general election. Eisenkot leads a new party called Yashar and focuses on restoring Israel’s security, unity, and democratic values after recent conflicts.
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Gadi Eisenkot is a former Israeli military chief and is challenging Prime Minister Netanyahu in the upcoming election.
Eisenkot’s party, Yashar, is currently polling ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud party.
Eisenkot supports a 10-point plan to improve Israel’s security and democratic institutions.
He dismisses calls for a future Palestinian state following recent attacks by Hamas.
Eisenkot helped develop the "Dahiya Doctrine," a military strategy targeting enemy areas that hide fighters among civilians.
He wants to create a state inquiry into the 2023 Hamas attack, criticizing Netanyahu’s handling of intelligence.
Eisenkot proposes a "universal national service law" to include ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arab citizens in compulsory military service.
He pledges to protect judicial independence, minority rights, and a free press.
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Lebanon’s army says Israel has destroyed many homes and stopped them from helping residents return to certain areas in southern Lebanon called “pilot zones.” Families in Zawtar al Gharbiya have seen a lot of damage, and Israeli forces remain close by.
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Lebanon’s army accuses Israel of bulldozing homes in southern Lebanon.
The destruction mainly affects areas called “pilot zones.”
Lebanese forces tried to escort residents back to these zones but were blocked.
Families in the town of Zawtar al Gharbiya have found widespread damage to their homes.
Israeli military forces are still present near these affected areas.
The situation involves tensions along the border between Lebanon and Israel.
The “pilot zones” are areas where Lebanon wants to help residents return and rebuild.
This event is part of ongoing issues between Lebanon and Israel.
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