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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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A large wildfire is burning near Bordeaux, France, with more than 5,000 firefighters and others working to stop it from spreading. The fire has caused one of the biggest evacuations in France’s history, with around 220,000 people forced to leave their homes.
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The wildfire is near Bordeaux, in southwest France.
Over 5,000 firefighters, military, police, and volunteers are fighting the fire.
The blaze is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from the suburbs of Bordeaux.
Around 220,000 people have been evacuated due to the fire.
The fire has burned about 42,000 hectares of land.
Strong winds have made controlling the fire very difficult.
French farmers have helped by providing water tankers to fight the fire.
Firefighters and rescue teams are exhausted after many days of nonstop work.
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Iran-backed Houthi forces said they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone in northwestern Yemen. They shared a video showing the drone’s wreckage shortly after claiming they attacked Saudi oil sites.
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The Houthi group is supported by Iran.
They claim to have downed a Saudi reconnaissance drone.
The event took place in northwestern Yemen.
The Houthis released footage showing the burning remains of the drone.
This happened a day after they said they attacked Saudi oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia uses reconnaissance drones for surveillance and security.
The Houthis have been involved in a conflict against Saudi-led forces for several years.
The incident is part of ongoing tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
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A woman from North Carolina named Elizabeth Waddell went missing while visiting Grenada on July 22. Her husband is traveling there to join the search, and local police have asked the public for help finding her.
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Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell disappeared on Wednesday, July 22, at Grand Anse Beach in Grenada.
The Royal Grenada Police Force asked fishermen, boat operators, and residents along the southern coast to share any information about her.
Her husband, Cailen Waddell, is on his way to Grenada to help with the search.
Cailen asked people on Facebook to share information and send support for his wife’s safe return.
The U.S. State Department is aware of the case and refers questions to Grenada’s local police.
The police shared a missing person poster with a photo of Elizabeth showing her with blonde hair.
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A 21-year-old man drove a rented vehicle into the Berlin LGBTQ+ Pride parade, killing at least one person. Police later shot and killed the suspect after he charged at them with a knife during a manhunt.
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The attack happened at the Berlin Pride parade.
The suspect used a rented vehicle to ram into the crowd.
At least one person died in the attack.
The suspect was 21 years old.
Police searched for the suspect after the incident.
The suspect charged at police with a knife.
Police shot and killed the suspect in response.
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A registered dietitian named Miranda Galati says cutting out favorite foods can make losing weight harder to keep up. Instead of strict diets, she suggests building healthy habits that include enjoying food, eating nutritious meals, moving regularly, sleeping well, and managing stress.
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Miranda Galati is a dietitian from Ontario, Canada, and owns Real Life Nutritionist.
She experienced digestive problems and an unhealthy food relationship after losing weight with a restrictive diet.
Research shows strict diets can increase feelings of depression and cause confusion and shame around food.
Many extreme diets push people to eat too little and exercise too much, which is hard to maintain long-term.
Galati supports sustainable habits over cutting out favorite foods or extreme dieting.
She stresses the importance of satisfaction and enjoyment in meals to help with mental contentment and reduce cravings.
Adding protein, fiber, and nutrients to foods people like can improve nutrition without losing enjoyment.
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Iran and the United States have paused military actions and resumed talks, but the conflict continues to affect important sea trade routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The US is enforcing a naval blockade on Iran’s southern ports again, disrupting Iran’s oil exports and creating economic challenges for the country.
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Iran and the US have resumed mediated talks and temporarily stopped military actions.
The conflict impacts sea routes including the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Caspian Sea.
Iran faces a US naval blockade on its southern ports for the second time, affecting oil exports.
Iran has sold $11.5 billion of crude oil during the war and $6.5 billion during a recent US agreement period.
The June 17 deal temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz and lifted the US blockade, easing oil exports.
The US military reported stopping or boarding multiple ships trying to break the blockade.
Iran’s oil exports mostly pass through Kharg Island, which could be pressured by the blockade.
Talks with Oman about reopening the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly progressing.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria is trying to make a security agreement with Israel. He also said Syria will not use the military in Lebanon but will support Lebanon to handle its crisis.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke to Al Jazeera about Syria’s security policies.
Syria is working on a security agreement with Israel.
President al-Sharaa ruled out any military action in Lebanon.
Syria plans to support Lebanon in managing its current difficulties.
The focus is on cooperation and security arrangements rather than conflict.
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Wu Chi-wai, a former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker who spent over five years in prison, reunited with his family in London but faces being sent back to Hong Kong much sooner than planned. The UK allowed him entry with a seven-day immigration bail but has not extended his stay, raising concerns about his ability to remain and visit his family.
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Wu Chi-wai was a pro-democracy lawmaker in Hong Kong and former chairman of the city’s largest opposition party.
He was jailed for four years and five months in 2024 for conspiracy to commit subversion related to an unofficial primary election.
Wu was charged under the Beijing-imposed national security law that targeted democracy activists in Hong Kong.
After his release, Wu traveled to London to reunite with his wife and son, who live in the UK.
UK border officials gave him a seven-day immigration bail, meaning he must leave the UK soon.
Wu’s previously planned longer visit with his family will be cut short due to the requirement to leave.
The UK government supports Hong Kong residents but does not comment on individual cases like Wu’s.
Over 230,000 Hong Kong residents have used a UK visa program to live and work in Britain since the security law began.
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Hurricane Genevieve has become a strong Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean, far southwest of Mexico, and is expected to grow stronger while moving away from the coast. No direct danger to land is forecast, but waves and dangerous currents could affect parts of Mexico's southwest coast and southern Baja California. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 and is moving toward Hawaii, where it might cause large waves.
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Genevieve has winds of 120 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane.
The storm is about 515 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico.
Genevieve is moving west-northwest at 16 mph, staying far offshore.
No watches or warnings for land are in effect for Genevieve.
Dangerous surf and strong rip currents may affect Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California.
Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 with winds of 85 mph.
Fausto is 910 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 14 mph.
Fausto is expected to become a tropical storm but still could cause big waves in Hawaii.
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Rescuers saved 46 people from a Vietnamese ship that sank in the South China Sea. The rescue was captured on video showing survivors being pulled from the water.
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A Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea.
46 people were rescued from the sunken vessel.
Rescuers used boats to pull survivors out of the water.
The rescue efforts were recorded on video.
The South China Sea is a busy and often disputed body of water.
The cause of the ship sinking was not mentioned.
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A man suspected of carrying out an attack at the Berlin Pride event was shot and killed by police after he attacked them with a knife. The attack involved a van driving into a crowd and a stabbing, resulting in one death and at least 29 injuries. German officials called it an Islamist terror attack linked to the suspect’s past criminal activity and radicalization.
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The suspect was Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots.
Ballout drove a white van into people near Tiergarten park on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 others.
After the van attack, Ballout stabbed several people and was shot dead by police in Berlin's Spandau borough.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the suspect had a history of crimes, radicalization, and ties to Islamist groups.
Ballout had traveled to Lebanon in 2025 intending to join Islamic State (IS) and was arrested and imprisoned briefly there.
He returned to Germany, was arrested and sentenced in 2025 for preparing a violent act but was on parole at the time of the attack.
Germany’s threat level was raised, and security advice was given to other regions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the attack site and promised to protect freedom and oppose terrorism.
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of committing genocide against Cuba through harsh economic actions, including an oil embargo that has caused power outages and shortages. He said the US aims to take control of Cuba, while relations between the two countries remain tense and diplomatic talks have stalled.
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President Diaz-Canel called US actions "genocide" during a Cuban Revolution anniversary rally.
The US imposed an oil embargo on Cuba starting January 29, causing daily blackouts over 20 hours.
The embargo has led to economic problems like reduced work hours, stopped industrial production, and shortages of water and medicine.
Many businesses and payment companies, including Visa, Mastercard, and Air Canada, have left Cuba amid the crisis.
President Trump has said he would “take over” Cuba, increasing tensions between the two governments.
A US State Department report recently accused Cuba of spying and influence operations against the US and Latin America.
Former Cuban leader Raul Castro was indicted by the US for murder related to a 1996 plane incident; Cuba denies the accusations.
Talks between the US and Cuba have mostly stopped, and Raul Castro was absent from the recent revolution rally.
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A car crash on the A38 road in Derby killed four people, including a baby. The crash happened late on Saturday night, and the driver was seriously hurt and arrested for dangerous driving.
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A red Hyundai car crashed into trees on the A38 between the A50 Toyota Island and the A516 in Derby.
The crash occurred around 11:00 PM on Saturday.
Four people died: two women (aged 18 and 30), one man (36), and a baby girl who died after being taken to hospital.
The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
All involved were from Leeds in West Yorkshire.
The road was closed for several hours but reopened after emergency services finished work.
Police asked anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to contact them.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to speak at the United Nations in New York City despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant and opposition from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani has said Netanyahu should be arrested if he visits, but Netanyahu dismissed these comments and criticized Mamdani during a Fox News interview.
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Netanyahu intends to speak at the UN in New York City despite an ICC arrest warrant against him.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly said Netanyahu is not welcome and should be arrested if he visits.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and a former Israeli Defense Minister in November 2024 for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Polls show mixed or unfavorable views of Netanyahu among Jewish adults in the U.S., with some more supportive of Mamdani.
Mamdani supports Palestinian rights and is critical of Israel, which has led to strong criticism from pro-Israel groups.
There has been a shift in U.S. public opinion with growing calls to rethink U.S. support for Israel and its policies.
Netanyahu called any future Iranian attacks on Israel a "terrible mistake."
A recent U.S. poll found 46% believe Netanyahu should be arrested, while 28% disagree.
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