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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.
Key Facts
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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Argentina’s leader, Javier Milei, insulted Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, calling him a "thief" and a "convict" during a rally in Brazil. In response, Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina, and President Lula said he would continue to lead without interference from other countries.
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Javier Milei is Argentina’s leader and spoke at a rally in São Paulo, Brazil.
Milei criticized Brazil's President Lula without saying his name directly.
Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Milei's remarks.
President Lula said Brazil does not accept outside interference in its affairs.
The rally was for Flávio Bolsonaro, a right-wing candidate and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for trying to stay in power after losing an election.
Lula was previously jailed for corruption but his convictions were cancelled by Brazil's Supreme Court.
Lula narrowly won the presidential election in 2022 against Jair Bolsonaro.
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Indonesia plans to close many open garbage dumping sites starting August 1 to reduce methane emissions and improve how waste is managed. This change will affect people who collect recyclable materials from landfills, such as those working at the Bantargebang landfill near Jakarta.
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Indonesia aims to reduce methane gases by closing open dumping sites for trash.
The new rules will restrict landfills to only hold leftover waste that cannot be recycled or reused.
The changes start on August 1, 2026.
Bantargebang is Indonesia’s largest landfill located near the capital, Jakarta.
Many people, called waste pickers, earn money by collecting recyclable items from the landfill.
Some waste pickers worry the new rules might threaten their jobs and income.
The government is trying to improve waste management for environmental reasons.
Photos show waste pickers working and garbage trucks unloading trash at Bantargebang.
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A two-day pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran follows almost two weeks of intense conflict. This break is connected to progress in diplomatic talks, according to sources.
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The fighting between the U.S. and Iran has lasted nearly two weeks.
There is currently a two-day pause in the strikes.
This pause is linked to positive movement in diplomatic negotiations.
Sources confirmed the connection to CBS News.
There are concerns that the U.S. is running low on important military supplies (munitions).
The situation includes both ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.
CBS News reported this information through reporter Charlie D'Agata.
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A 21-year-old man drove a van into a crowd at Berlin Pride, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 people. The suspect was later shot and killed by police after attacking officers with a knife.
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The incident happened during the Berlin Pride celebration.
The suspect’s name was Abdul Ballout.
Ballout rented the van used in the attack.
One woman died because of the attack.
At least 29 other people were hurt.
Police confronted Ballout the next day.
Ballout charged at officers with a bladed weapon.
Police shot and killed Ballout during this confrontation.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Sednaya prison in Syria, the first time a UN leader has done so since 2009. Sednaya prison is known for harsh conditions and reports of torture and killings under the Assad government.
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Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
He visited Sednaya prison in Syria during an official trip.
This is the first visit to Syria by a serving UN chief since 2009.
Sednaya prison was a main detention center under the Assad regime.
The prison gained a reputation for serious human rights abuses, including torture and killings.
Thousands of people were reportedly held and suffered at Sednaya.
The visit highlights ongoing international attention to Syria’s human rights situation.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to attend the United Nations meeting in New York City despite threats from Mayor Zohran Mamdani to arrest him. The mayor later said he does not have the legal power to arrest Netanyahu over an International Criminal Court warrant.
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Netanyahu intends to visit New York City for the UN General Assembly this fall.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani threatened to arrest Netanyahu based on an ICC warrant accusing him of war crimes.
Mamdani later admitted New York City lacks the legal authority to carry out the arrest.
Netanyahu called the charges "bogus" and said he is not worried about the arrest threat.
Mamdani criticized Netanyahu and called him a "war criminal" due to the Gaza conflict.
The Gaza conflict began after a Hamas attack in Israel on October 7, 2023, leading to many casualties.
Two recent stabbings in New York targeted a Jewish man and an Asian man, with hate crime charges filed.
Mamdani supports Palestinian rights and opposed Israel's military actions in Gaza during his mayoral campaign.
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Australia will test a new national emergency alert system called AusAlert on Monday, 27 July at 2pm AEST. The test will send a loud siren and a pop-up message to most mobile phones, tablets, and some smartwatches across the country to prepare for future emergencies.
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AusAlert is a new system to send emergency warnings to phones during disasters like fires, floods, or health crises.
Unlike previous alerts sent by text messages, AusAlert uses mobile towers to send a loud alert and a pop-up notification.
The national test will happen at 2pm AEST on 27 July 2026, with different times adjusted for each Australian time zone.
The alert sound will last about 10 seconds and cannot be silenced, even if phones are on silent or “do not disturb.”
Phones made after 2019 and some smartwatches and tablets will receive the alert; some older phones may not.
The system was created following the 2019-20 bushfires, when many people missed emergency texts due to network problems.
AusAlert allows local warnings for specific areas, like flood zones, and national broadcasts for widespread emergencies.
Existing emergency systems will still be used alongside AusAlert as an additional tool.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that peace between Iran and the United States depends on Israel stopping its attacks on Lebanon. He also expressed support for Hezbollah and the people of southern Lebanon, where Israel's attacks have concentrated.
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Khamenei stated on social media that peace with the U.S. requires ending Israeli aggression against Lebanon.
Iran sees protecting Lebanon’s borders and ending Israeli attacks as key conditions for peace.
Khamenei supports Hezbollah and considers defending them a strategic priority for Iran.
A U.S.-Iran agreement signed in June linked peace to Israel stopping attacks on Lebanon, but it has collapsed.
Lebanon and Israel agreed to a U.S.-mediated framework for Israeli withdrawal, but Israel has delayed and resisted leaving some zones.
Southern Lebanon continues to experience Israeli military actions, including shelling and bulldozing.
Recent fighting has killed thousands in Lebanon and dozens in Israel; UN peacekeepers report Israel violated ceasefire agreements many times.
Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and took over after his assassination.
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BBC radio and TV programs created for South Asian migrants helped them adjust to life in the UK starting in the late 1960s. These shows provided language lessons, advice, music, and cultural connection for new arrivals and their families in places like West Yorkshire.
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The BBC made radio and television programs specifically for South Asian immigrants in the UK.
Early programs included language teaching, such as "Look, Listen and Speak" to help migrants learn English.
Shows like "Nai Zindagi Naya Jeevan" featured music and cultural content that brought families together.
Many South Asian families moved to Yorkshire for jobs in industries like textiles.
These programs helped reduce feelings of loneliness by providing familiar language and culture.
Families often gathered on Sundays to watch these shows and share traditional food.
The programming has impacted three generations of South Asian families in the UK.
Presenters like Anita Bhalla worked to integrate Asian broadcasting into broader BBC roles.
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Some of the driest areas in the UK missed rain before a new heatwave arrives, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C (95°F) in parts of England. Wales is in drought, and large areas of England are close to it, while health warnings have been issued for heat-related risks.
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Northern and western UK had some rain over the weekend; southern parts mostly did not.
Wales has officially entered drought status.
Southern, central, and eastern England are in prolonged dry weather, just before drought is declared.
Temperatures will peak around 35°C (95°F) in south-east England during the heatwave.
Heat health alerts are active from July 28 to July 31 in many regions, warning vulnerable people of risks.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will have cooler, rainy weather with temperatures in the high teens or low twenties °C.
Driest areas like central, southern, and eastern England have had very little rainfall this month.
Wisley in Surrey recorded 39 days without rain as of July 26, well below normal rainfall levels for July.
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Girlguiding has introduced a new uniform design for the first time since 1990. The updated uniform emphasizes comfort, practicality, and allows members to express their individuality by only requiring a top from the new collection to be worn.
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The new uniform design was created after gathering feedback from thousands of Girlguiding members aged 6 to 16.
Members only need to wear a top from the new range to be considered in uniform.
The new collection includes 30 clothing items and 15 accessories, with prices starting at £12 for a T-shirt.
The design includes features such as hidden pockets, thumb holes on sleeves, and badge sashes that can double as cross-body bags.
The redesign focuses on practicality, comfort, and sustainability.
Girls can keep wearing the old uniform until theirs needs replacing.
A survey found that 93% of girls felt more comfortable when they could choose their own style.
Girlguiding ambassador Angellica Bell said the new uniform allows girls and volunteers to showcase their individuality.
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Families of the 29 military personnel killed in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash in Scotland want Andy Burnham to order a new independent review of the disaster. They believe there was a cover-up and that important information about the helicopter's safety was hidden.
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The Chinook HC2 helicopter crashed on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994, killing 29 military personnel.
The two pilots were first blamed but cleared in a 2011 inquiry that did not find the crash cause.
Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox supports a new independent review because he suspects a cover-up.
Families argue the Ministry of Defence may have given incorrect details about the helicopter’s airworthiness.
A recent court ruled families cannot sue the MoD as their claim was filed too late.
The Chinook Justice Campaign, representing many victims’ families, plans to take the case to the European court of human rights.
Families ask Andy Burnham to meet them and start a transparent review separate from the Ministry of Defence.
The families reference a new law called the Hillsborough law that demands honesty from public officials during investigations.
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