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The Lebanese army says Israel is stopping it from taking control of security in southern Lebanon, despite a recent agreement for Israel to withdraw in stages. Israeli forces continue military actions, making it hard for Lebanese troops to fully take over villages and for local people to return home.
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The Lebanese military accused Israel of blocking their efforts to control southern Lebanon.
Israel continues shelling and military operations in several southern Lebanese villages.
A U.S.-backed agreement was signed for Israel to gradually leave three “pilot zone” villages: Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Froun, and Srifa.
Lebanese troops deployed to the first pilot zone village as part of the takeover effort.
Israeli forces remain active in multiple southern towns, using shelling, bulldozing, and gunfire.
Israeli actions have damaged civilian infrastructure, including a water project and farmland.
Israel says it stays to fight Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group that refuses to accept the withdrawal plan.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun recently met President Donald Trump to ask for help in pressuring Israel to follow the deal.
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Extreme heat and strong winds are causing large wildfires in North Africa, affecting Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Tunisia has requested help from international firefighting planes to fight fires near forests, farms, and communities.
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Wildfires are burning in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
High temperatures and strong winds are making the fires worse.
Tunisia has asked for firefighting aircraft from other countries.
Fires are threatening forests, farmland, and nearby towns.
The situation is serious and ongoing across North Africa.
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Every year, thousands of people around the world dress in red and gather to recreate the dance from Kate Bush's 1978 song "Wuthering Heights," inspired by the novel by Emily Brontë. The event, known as The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, includes a large gathering near Brontë Country in Yorkshire, England, where fans come from many countries to take part.
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The event celebrates Kate Bush’s song "Wuthering Heights," released in 1978.
Participants wear red dresses and sometimes black wigs to copy the original music video dance.
The biggest gathering takes place near Haworth, Yorkshire, close to the Brontë family home and the moors that inspired the novel.
Tickets for the West Yorkshire event sell out very quickly; for example, 500 tickets sold out in 90 seconds.
Proceeds from ticket sales support local and national charities such as Women’s Aid and Friends of Brontë Country.
Fans travel from far away, including Australia, Canada, and the United States, to attend the event in Brontë Country.
Other UK cities including Folkestone, Bristol, and Clevedon also host celebrations with fans dancing in different locations.
The event welcomes anyone to join, including those who don’t normally dance.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz discussed ongoing efforts by President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict involving Iran. He explained that the U.S. is pursuing diplomacy while remaining ready for military action, especially related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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The U.S. wants to end the conflict with Iran and stop its nuclear program.
President Trump has clear goals supported by most Americans to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons.
Diplomacy is underway, including talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
There was a pause in U.S. bombings for a few days to allow diplomacy space.
The U.S. is moving additional military resources to the region as a warning.
President Trump has not ruled out the option of a large military strike.
Oman is involved as a mediator in the diplomatic discussions.
No final decision on a major military attack has been announced.
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The US, under President Trump, signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow Saudi uranium enrichment and limit international inspections. Experts worry this deal could increase the risk of nuclear weapons in the Middle East and weaken global nuclear controls.
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The US-Saudi deal could let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium, which can be used to make nuclear weapons.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Saudi Arabia might get nuclear weapons if Iran does.
The deal offers less strict UN inspections compared to previous agreements, weakening nuclear safeguards.
The US previously praised the UAE's nuclear deal as the "gold standard" because it forbids enrichment and ensures full monitoring.
President Trump made the deal conditional on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel, but Saudi Arabia links recognition to a Palestinian state.
The US attack pause on Iran came after 13 days of strikes due to concerns about running low on interceptors.
The expiration of US-Russia arms control and China's nuclear buildup add to global nuclear risks.
Critics say President Trump's actions have increased tensions and risks of nuclear proliferation in the region.
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This article explains the causes and events of the mass violence in Darfur. It describes how environmental problems, land fights, and government actions led to conflict between groups, resulting in serious crimes and accusations of genocide.
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Environmental stress and land competition caused tension between communities in Darfur.
The government in Khartoum armed militias and encouraged conflict.
People were divided using racial language calling groups “Arabs” and “Africans” enemies.
The violence included aerial bombings, village burnings, and large forced movements of people.
Many activists and courts call the violence genocide, but the term is still debated.
Survivors’ stories and legal analysis show the conflict moved from fighting rebellion to crimes against humanity and possible genocide.
The article reviews what justice has been achieved and what still remains for Darfur.
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Typhoon Noul hit southern China's coastal areas, causing heavy rain and strong winds. It is the third typhoon to affect China this month and the strongest one so far this year.
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Typhoon Noul struck southern coastal regions of China.
It brought flooding and strong winds.
This is the third typhoon to hit China in the current month.
It is the 12th typhoon to affect China this year.
Typhoon Noul is the strongest typhoon China has experienced so far in the year.
Heavy rain from the typhoon is expected to continue until Tuesday.
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Pralhad Joshi has been named India’s new education minister after widespread protests forced the previous minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign due to an exam leak scandal. Joshi, an experienced politician close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now faces the challenge of reforming India’s education system, especially addressing concerns after a large medical entrance exam scandal.
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Pralhad Joshi was appointed education minister following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests over an exam leak scandal.
The protests were led mainly by young people across India and were seen as a challenge to Prime Minister Modi’s ruling party, BJP.
Joshi previously held positions as minister of new and renewable energy and consumer affairs, food and public distribution.
Born in 1962 in Karnataka, Joshi has been involved in politics since the early 1990s and is linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a group connected to the BJP.
Joshi has won five consecutive parliamentary elections and held important BJP leadership roles at district and state levels.
He introduced reforms to increase coal production in 2024, receiving criticism from environmental groups.
Joshi’s current role includes efforts to promote renewable energy aiming for 500 gigawatts by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
One major challenge is managing the fallout from the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) scandal, a medical entrance exam that is very competitive, with over 2 million candidates competing for about 130,000 spots.
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the resignation of his education minister Dharmendra Pradhan after large protests erupted over a leaked exam paper that forced millions of students to retake tests. The protests, led by a youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party, also criticized the government widely and challenged Modi’s control over both physical and online spaces.
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Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide student protests.
The protests started after a leaked exam paper forced 2 million students to retake tests.
The leaked exam was blamed for more than a dozen student suicides.
The youth-led protest group is called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Protests spread across many Indian cities, including those governed by Modi’s party.
Modi’s government had strong control over mainstream media and online platforms until now.
The protesters used social media and memes to challenge and ridicule Modi’s government.
The government faced public backlash after police violence against protesters.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the U.S. has paused strikes on Iran to allow time for diplomatic talks. He also mentioned that more American military forces are still arriving in the region. Additionally, Waltz talked about the nuclear energy deal made under President Donald Trump's administration with Saudi Arabia.
Key Facts
The U.S. has temporarily stopped military strikes on Iran to support diplomacy.
Despite the pause, the U.S. is sending more military resources to the area.
Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Waltz appeared on the TV program "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
He discussed the civil nuclear power agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
The nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia was made during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Diplomatic talks are the current focus in dealing with Iran-related tensions.
The situation involves both military and diplomatic efforts by the U.S. government.
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Federal wildlife officials are investigating a video that shows a person kicking a protected sea lion at a beach in San Diego, California. The incident is being looked into by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, and local authorities are also reviewing the case.
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A video shows a person kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove, San Diego.
The sea lion is a protected animal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
NOAA Fisheries confirmed they are investigating the incident but gave no further details.
The person seen in the video has not been identified yet.
NOAA advises people to stay at least 50 feet (15 meters) away from sea lions and similar protected animals.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria called the act cruelty and said local police are checking the video.
The video includes laughter as the person kicks the sea lion.
The investigation is ongoing and no conclusions have been shared.
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A man drove a van into a crowd near Berlin’s Pride festival and then attacked people with a machete, killing one person and injuring 29 others. German authorities have labeled the incident as an Islamist terrorist attack and are searching for the main suspect, identified as Abdul Ballout.
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The attack happened around 10 pm on Saturday in Tiergarten park, near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.
One person died and 29 were injured, some with life-threatening wounds.
The suspect, 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, is believed to have used a machete during the attack.
Ballout has a history of criminal offenses, radicalization, and connections to Islamist groups.
He previously tried to join the Islamic State and was convicted in Germany for preparing serious violent acts.
Authorities warn the public not to approach Ballout, describing him as armed and dangerous.
Police searched an apartment in Berlin but found no sign of the suspect.
The attack caused the early end of one of Europe’s largest Pride events and raised security concerns in Germany.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Iran would make a serious mistake if it attacked Israel, either directly or by using other groups to do so. He warned that Israel would respond very forcefully to any aggression from Iran.
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Netanyahu spoke about Iran during an interview on Fox News.
He warned that an attack by Iran, direct or through other groups, would be a "terrible mistake."
The potential attacks mentioned include ballistic missiles. Ballistic missiles are rockets that can travel long distances to hit targets.
Netanyahu promised Israel would respond with strong force if attacked.
This statement signals ongoing tension between Israel and Iran.
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Iran has changed how it uses its Kheibar Shekan missiles to attack U.S. bases across the Middle East by making the missiles fly differently to get past U.S. defenses. The missile has a range that can reach much of the Middle East and nearby areas, and recent attacks have caused deaths among U.S. service members. The U.S. and Iran have paused attacks while keeping talks open, but tensions remain high.
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Iran is using Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles with new flight paths and maneuvers to target U.S. bases in the Middle East.
These missile attacks have hit U.S. facilities in at least five countries and killed 18 U.S. military personnel.
The Kheibar Shekan missile was first shown in 2022 and can travel about 900 miles, reaching many countries in and near the Middle East.
The missiles are solid-fueled, meaning they can be launched quickly and are harder to stop before firing.
Iran has combined these missiles with jet-powered drones to improve their attack tactics.
U.S. officials say these missiles cost much less than the American interceptor missiles used to stop them, causing a challenge for U.S. defense budgets.
The missile’s name refers to a historic battle fought in 628 by the forces of the Prophet Muhammad.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia shares satellite information with Iran to help target U.S. bases, linking Russian spying to the attacks.
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Mount Olympus in Greece has been added to Unesco’s world heritage list because of its cultural and natural importance. The decision was made at a Unesco meeting in South Korea, where other sites like the D-day beaches in France and ancient Japanese capitals were also recognized.
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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising 2,918 meters from near sea level.
It is known in Greek mythology as the home of Zeus and the other Olympian gods.
Mount Olympus has been on Unesco’s tentative list since 2014 and is now officially a mixed cultural and natural world heritage site.
Being listed means Mount Olympus will have legal protection and can receive help for preservation.
Other new additions to the world heritage list include the D-day landing beaches in Normandy, France, and ancient Japanese capitals Asuka and Fujiwara.
The D-day beaches are historically important for the 1944 Allied invasion during World War II, where over 4,000 soldiers died.
South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo landscape, known for large land mammal migrations, was also listed, marking the country’s first world heritage site.
Over 1,428 sites from 170 countries are currently listed by Unesco for their outstanding value to humanity.
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Two mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight, in what appears to be an attack by Israeli settlers. This follows a weekend of violence that resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers, raising tensions in the region.
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Two mosques in the villages of Qusra and Kour in the northern West Bank were heavily damaged by fires.
Attackers left graffiti on one mosque with messages referring to revenge for an Israeli soldier killed recently.
Israeli soldiers and police increased their presence in the West Bank after the attacks, closing roads and searching for militants.
Over 70 Palestinians were arrested during efforts to control the rising violence.
The violence is linked to growing criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government, accused of ignoring attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Residents of affected villages reported previous incidents like theft and said Israeli authorities had not provided help.
Security footage showed people detonating an explosion at the mosque entrance in Kour.
Israeli military and police said they are investigating the mosque attacks and condemned violence against religious sites.
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Cuba held a rally to mark the 73rd anniversary of a key revolutionary attack, with President Miguel Díaz-Canel leading the event and former President Raúl Castro absent for the first time in decades. The rally highlighted ongoing tensions between Cuba and the United States, including recent U.S. sanctions and accusations against Cuba.
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Cuba celebrated the 73rd anniversary of the July 26, 1953, attack on military barracks led by Fidel and Raúl Castro, which started the Cuban Revolution.
Raúl Castro, 95, did not attend the event for the first time in at least 30 years; no reason was given.
President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the rally in Pinar del Río and read a message from Raúl Castro.
The event included criticism of a U.S. State Department report accusing Cuba of espionage and influence operations.
Raúl Castro was recently charged by the U.S. with crimes related to the 1996 downing of civilian aircraft, accusations denied by Cuba.
Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, including an oil embargo imposed under President Donald Trump.
Daily blackouts, reduced work hours, halted industrial production, and shortages of essentials are affecting daily life in Cuba.
Many international companies, including hotel chains, airlines, and payment processors, have stopped operations in Cuba due to these sanctions.
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A van attack during Berlin’s Pride festival on July 26, 2026, killed one person and injured many others. The suspect, believed to be motivated by Islamic extremism, is still missing, and police are warning the public that he may be armed and dangerous.
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One person died and around 29 were injured in the attack at Berlin’s Pride festival.
The attack involved a van ramming into a crowd and a stabbing.
Authorities suspect the attack was carried out by an Islamic extremist.
The suspect is Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese roots, currently at large.
Police have issued a warning to avoid approaching the suspect.
The attack took place near Tiergarten park, where people gathered afterward to mourn and support LGBTQ+ rights.
Victims and witnesses expressed concern about increased fear and potential social division following the attack.
Ali Darwich, a gay Muslim police officer born in Berlin, spoke about the attack’s personal impact on his identity and worries about society’s future.
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Large wildfires are burning in southwest France, causing thousands of people to leave their homes. French farmers are helping firefighters by bringing water tankers to supply water for putting out the fires.
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The wildfires in southwest France are some of the largest since World War II.
About 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of land have burned.
Around 220,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas.
Farmers are supporting the firefighting effort by delivering water in tankers.
High winds have made it harder to control the fires.
Firefighters are exhausted after many days of continuous work.
Authorities describe the fire situation as still very serious.
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German police are looking for a man who drove a van into a crowd near Berlin's Pride festival, killing one person and injuring others. The suspect is also said to have attacked people with a machete, and authorities believe the attack was an act of Islamic extremist terror.
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The attack happened near the Berlin Pride festival in Germany.
One person died and several others were injured.
The attacker used a van to ram into people and then stabbed others with a machete.
German investigators are searching for the suspect.
Authorities consider this attack an Islamist extremist terror act.
The incident took place in July 2026.
Pride festivals are events celebrating LGBTQ+ communities.
Police have not yet caught the attacker at the time of the report.
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