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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is expected to face a leadership challenge soon after Labor party members met and decided she lacks majority support. Her deputy, Ben Carroll, may only run if the leadership seat is empty, and the party is considering asking Allan to resign before a parliamentary vote.
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Jacinta Allan became Victoria’s premier in September 2023 after Daniel Andrews resigned.
Labor’s left and right factions met and agreed Allan does not have majority caucus support.
Ben Carroll, the deputy premier, said he will only run for leader if Allan steps down.
Ministers may approach Allan to ask her to resign before a caucus meeting and vote.
If Allan contests, a longer vote involving all Victorian Labor members would take place.
Some ministers publicly support Allan and have dismissed the leadership talk as gossip.
Allan faces criticism over her handling of organized crime issues linked to the state’s construction projects.
Carroll has expressed plans to call a royal commission and fix public teacher pay disputes if he becomes leader.
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A man suspected of attacking people at Berlin Pride was killed by police. A new CBS News poll shows President Trump has low approval ratings on handling the economy and Iran.
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There was an attack at Berlin Pride, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ rights.
Police shot and killed the suspect involved in the Berlin Pride attack.
A recent CBS News poll measured public opinion about President Trump.
In the poll, Trump received poor ratings on his handling of the economy.
Trump also scored low on public approval regarding Iran issues.
The CBS News poll reflects current U.S. public opinion on key topics.
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Keiko Fujimori’s Popular Force party won the Senate presidency in Peru by forming an alliance with another conservative party. This happened just before Fujimori’s presidential inauguration on July 28, 2026, as Peru’s Congress reinstated a two-chamber system after more than 30 years.
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The Popular Force party, led by President-elect Keiko Fujimori, won the Senate presidency.
Miguel Torres was elected Senate president with 30 out of 60 votes.
The alliance includes the right-wing Popular Renewal party, whose member Alejandro Muñante became first vice president of the Senate.
Peru’s Congress brought back a bicameral system (two chambers) after more than 30 years.
The Senate president, Miguel Torres, will serve for one year and is also Peru’s second vice president-elect.
Congress faces the challenge of political instability, having seen eight presidents in the last decade.
The lower house leadership, made up of 130 deputies, will be chosen soon.
Peru’s new government term is from 2026 to 2031, starting with Fujimori’s inauguration on July 28, 2026.
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Ukraine carried out a long-range strike in the Caspian Sea, hitting an Iranian-linked commercial vessel and a Russian warship. The attack killed one Iranian sailor and increased tensions between Ukraine, Iran, and Russia, highlighting the growing international connections in the conflict.
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Ukraine’s strike targeted vessels involved in military cargo linked to Iran and a Russian warship in the Caspian Sea.
Iran reported one sailor killed on a commercial vessel and called for a strong response.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the strike showed Ukraine’s expanding ability to reach far beyond its main battlefields.
The Caspian Sea is an important trade route for Iran, connecting it to Russia, Central Asia, and China.
Iran relies more on northern trade routes in the Caspian region due to pressure on its southern sea routes.
Zelensky accused Russia of sharing satellite images with Iran to help plan attacks in the Middle East.
Ukraine has documented Russian surveillance of Gulf states and U.S. military sites, with alleged information shared with Tehran.
The incident reflects the growing overlap and complexity in the conflicts involving Ukraine, Russia, Iran, and the West.
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Large wildfires in southwest France have forced about 250,000 people to leave their homes, marking one of the biggest evacuations in the country's recent history during peacetime. France 24's reporter Luke Shrago shared his firsthand experience of the ongoing fire crisis.
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Wildfires are burning in southwest France.
Around 250,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas.
The evacuation is one of the largest peacetime evacuations in France.
Reporter Luke Shrago witnessed the fires and reported from the scene.
French firefighters and local farmers are involved in fighting the fires.
About 42,000 hectares (roughly 103,600 acres) have been burned.
Efforts to contain the blaze are ongoing.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base where UK forces have trained Ukrainian troops to show Britain’s strong support for Ukraine. They will discuss military cooperation, including the use of a British-made electronic jammer called Stone Cloak, which helps protect Ukrainian drones from Russian defenses.
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Zelenskyy is the first foreign visitor to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham since he took office.
The visit takes place at a UK naval base where Ukrainian troops have trained with British forces.
They will speak with soldiers involved in Exercise Sea Breeze, a military training operation with 15 countries in the Black Sea.
Stone Cloak is a British electronic jammer that disrupts Russian air defense systems and is being used on Ukrainian drones.
The UK has shared the technology so Ukraine can make Stone Cloak devices themselves.
Over 200 Ukrainian personnel took part in recent training exercises in Dorset, UK.
Since Russia’s full invasion in February 2022, the UK has provided £25 billion in total support to Ukraine, including £16 billion in military aid.
Zelenskyy and Burnham aim to continue strong UK-Ukraine relations, building on previous support by former Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised ongoing support for Ukraine during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. They will discuss military cooperation including sharing technology for an electronic warfare system to help Ukraine defend against drones.
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President Zelensky is the first international visitor to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham since he took office a week ago.
The UK will share the intellectual property of the "Stone Cloak" electronic jammer with Ukraine so it can produce this device itself.
The Stone Cloak jammer blocks drone detection and has already been sent in large numbers to Ukrainian forces.
The UK plans to include this technology in its future long-range weapons, such as low-cost cruise missiles.
Zelensky and Burnham will meet over 200 Ukrainian troops who took part in a maritime exercise in the UK called Exercise Sea Breeze, focused on Black Sea security.
The UK has committed £25 billion to support Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion four years ago.
Previous UK leader Sir Keir Starmer visited Kyiv and promised an additional £255 million in support for Ukraine.
Zelensky expressed hope that strong UK-Ukraine relations will continue despite political changes in both countries.
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A car drove into a crowd at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ parade, killing one person and injuring several others. After a long search, police found and shot the suspect.
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The attack happened during Berlin’s Pride parade on Saturday.
One person died and several were hurt when the car hit the crowd.
Police conducted a manhunt that lasted several hours.
Authorities located and fatally shot the suspect on Sunday.
The event targeted a large public gathering supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
Officials are still investigating details about the motive and the suspect.
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Many wildfires are burning across western and southern Europe, especially in France and Spain. Experts say climate change, including high temperatures and heatwaves, is making these fires more frequent and severe.
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Wildfires are affecting large areas in western and southern Europe.
France and Spain are the hardest hit countries.
The World Health Organization links the fires to climate change.
Since May, Europe has experienced record high temperatures and multiple heatwaves.
Thousands of firefighters are working in France and Spain to control the fires.
Neighboring countries have sent help to support firefighting efforts.
Authorities describe the current wildfire situation as unprecedented, meaning it has never been seen before.
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Israel’s government has approved the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to enter Gaza as part of President Donald Trump’s peace plan. The ISF, made up of about 200 personnel from countries like Uganda and Morocco, will work closely with the Israeli military and help stabilize Gaza under Israeli approval.
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Israel’s security cabinet approved legal steps for the ISF to operate in Gaza.
The ISF will include 200 people from friendly countries such as Uganda and Morocco.
Israel will decide which countries can send forces as part of the ISF.
The ISF will work in cooperation with the Israeli military and operate outside Israeli-controlled areas.
The approval happened one day before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, DC.
The peace plan involves a ceasefire, disarmament of Hamas, Israeli withdrawal, and creation of a Palestinian governing body called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
About 70 percent of Gaza is currently occupied by Israel, with nearly two million people living in a reduced area.
Since the ceasefire in October, over 1,200 Palestinians have reportedly been killed and nearly 3,900 wounded.
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Palestinians in Gaza are hopeful after Israel agreed to let an international peace force enter the area as part of a ceasefire plan supported by the United States. They believe this force could help rebuild Gaza and allow displaced people to return to their homes following months of conflict.
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Israel approved an international peace force entering Gaza.
The peace force is part of a ceasefire plan backed by the United States.
Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced due to months of fighting.
The peace force aims to help stabilize the region.
Gaza residents hope for rebuilding and the chance to return home.
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A baby named Riley was born with a rare condition called Poland-Moebius Syndrome, which causes facial paralysis and missing chest muscles. Doctors diagnosed him after noticing he could not make expressions or open his mouth properly, and now his family is managing his symptoms with medical support.
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Riley was born on January 29, 2025, without the ability to cry or form facial expressions.
He has small, webbed hands and is missing his right chest muscle.
Riley was diagnosed with Poland-Moebius Syndrome, a rare condition affecting about 1 in 50,000 births.
The syndrome causes underdeveloped facial nerves, making it hard to smile, frown, blink, swallow, or speak properly.
There is no cure; treatment focuses on managing symptoms and supporting Riley’s development.
Riley uses a feeding tube (G-tube) and had surgery to correct his crossed eyes and eyelash problems.
His mother noted the emotional challenges of the diagnosis but said Riley expresses himself in other ways.
Riley has had two MRI scans to assist doctors in understanding his condition.
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Massive wildfires in southwest France have forced 220,000 people to evacuate, including 55,000 overnight near Bordeaux. The fires are spreading uncontrollably due to dry conditions and strong winds, while nearby Spain is also managing evacuations from its own wildfires.
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The wildfire in France’s Gironde region has burned about 42,000 hectares (162 square miles), four times the size of Paris.
Bordeaux, a major city with 268,000 people, is threatened, but no evacuation order has been issued yet.
Around 2,500 firefighters, supported by 18 planes and helicopters, and soldiers are fighting the fires.
The blaze created rare firestorms that generate lightning, which can start new fires.
French authorities have evacuated 220,000 people in the region so far.
Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and 75 firefighters have been injured.
Neighboring Spain is also conducting evacuations due to wildfires on its east coast.
Pope Leo XIV called for prayers for the victims and rescue workers.
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The new UK Defense Secretary, Wes Streeting, said he is ready to cooperate with President Donald Trump's government on shared goals. He also stated that President Trump’s actions have prompted Europe to become more alert and less comfortable with the status quo.
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Wes Streeting is the new Secretary of State for Defence in the United Kingdom.
He expressed willingness to work with the Trump administration where their interests align.
Streeting emphasized that trying to flatter President Trump is not effective.
He stated that President Trump has pushed Europe to move away from complacency.
The comments were made publicly on a Sunday.
Streeting's remarks suggest a more active European approach to defense and security in response to U.S. policies.
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The United States and Iran have stopped military strikes for two days amid hopes for talks to reduce conflict. Both countries remain cautious while negotiations involving Oman and other mediators continue about managing the busy Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
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The US and Iran paused strikes after two weeks of nightly attacks and retaliation.
President Donald Trump allowed some space for diplomatic talks despite readiness to act militarily.
Oman sent a delegation to Tehran to help ease tensions, prompting the US to halt bombings temporarily.
Iran’s army also paused retaliatory attacks but warned the conflict could widen if the US continues strikes.
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are working with both sides to de-escalate the situation.
Talks focused on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil and gas exports.
The US naval blockade of Iran continues, redirecting and inspecting commercial vessels in the area.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard stopped some ships in the strait and a tanker hit a mine after leaving a path approved by Iran.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is spreading hate by calling for his arrest over war crimes charges related to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Netanyahu plans to visit New York for the United Nations meeting despite the mayor’s opposition, and President Trump has stated Netanyahu will not be arrested while in the U.S.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a war criminal and urged the U.S. government to arrest him if he visits New York.
Netanyahu said Mamdani is dividing people and spreading hate in the city.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued war crimes charges against Netanyahu, which he called false.
Mamdani cannot legally arrest Netanyahu as mayor but wants police to follow the ICC arrest warrant.
The conflict began after a deadly Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and Israel’s subsequent military actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Netanyahu warned that support for Israel in the U.S. may weaken, especially among progressive Democrats.
Over 73,000 people have been reported killed in Gaza due to the Israeli offensive, and about 1,200 mostly civilians died in the Hamas attack.
President Donald Trump said Netanyahu will not be arrested in the U.S. and is visiting Washington to meet Trump and attend Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
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A new tidal swimming pool is being built on the banks of Callan Park in Sydney and will open in summer 2026. Unsafe buildings in the park are being demolished to create more green space for public use. The pool will include safety features like a shark net and accessible paths.
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The new swimming pool is located on the Iron Cove foreshore in Lilyfield, Sydney.
Construction started recently and is expected to take six months.
The pool will have a shark net, a fixed jetty, a pontoon, and ramps for easy access.
Nine unsafe buildings in Callan Park are being demolished to open up two football fields worth of green space.
The project aims to attract many visitors to the southern banks of the Parramatta River.
The Callan Park area upgrades are supported by the NSW government and local ministers.
Legislation is being considered to allow cafes and other commercial activities in the park.
This pool will be part of several renewed or new public swimming areas around Sydney Harbour.
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The suspect in the Berlin Pride attack, Abdul Ballout, was killed by police after a 24-hour search. Ballout had driven a van into a crowd and stabbed people near the Pride festival, in what authorities believe was an Islamic extremist attack.
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The attack happened near Berlin’s Pride festival, killing one person and injuring 29.
Abdul Ballout, a German citizen with Lebanese roots, was identified as the suspect.
Ballout was found in a Berlin suburb and died after police shot him during a confrontation.
He had previously tried to join the Islamic State group and was convicted of related crimes.
Ballout was serving a suspended sentence and was released pending an appeal at the time of the attack.
The attack involved driving a van into a crowd and then stabbing people with a machete.
Berlin’s Pride festival is one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in Europe.
Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial near the Brandenburg Gate to honor the victims.
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Large wildfires are threatening the city of Bordeaux in southwest France and several regions in Spain. The fires have forced about 300,000 people to leave their homes and officials say the situation is very serious and unusual.
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The wildfire in France is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Bordeaux.
Around 220,000 people have been evacuated in France.
In Spain, more than 75,000 people have been evacuated and 30,000 told to shelter at home.
The fire in Avila, Spain, is the largest wildfire in recent Spanish history, burning over 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres).
Fires in Spain have also affected Madrid, Toledo, and Castellon provinces.
Firefighters in France are trying to stop the fire from reaching Bordeaux and have evacuated residents door-to-door in nearby towns.
Bad weather is making it hard to control the fires in Spain.
Authorities in both countries are actively monitoring and responding to the fires.
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Former President Juan Orlando Hernandez of Honduras returned home after President Donald Trump pardoned him following a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking. Hernandez faces new fraud and money laundering charges in Honduras but was not arrested upon arrival due to a suspended warrant, raising concerns about justice among activists.
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Juan Orlando Hernandez was extradited to the US four years ago and sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug trafficking.
President Donald Trump pardoned Hernandez, claiming he was unfairly tried and targeted by the previous US administration.
Hernandez returned to Honduras and was welcomed by family and supporters from his National Party.
Despite the US pardon, Hernandez must attend a trial in Honduras for fraud and money laundering on August 3.
An arrest warrant for Hernandez in Honduras was suspended, so he was not detained upon return.
Human rights activists fear the trial may be a formality and that Hernandez will avoid punishment.
Hernandez led Honduras from 2014 to 2022 and was previously seen as an ally in the US “war on drugs.”
Investigations like the Pandora Papers linked Hernandez and others to corruption involving nearly $11 million from state funds used in political campaigns.
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