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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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Senator Malcolm Roberts from the One Nation party in Australia said the party wants to deport at least 200,000 people, including illegal visa holders and international students. He used the term "remigration," which means sending people back to their home countries, a concept linked to far-right groups.
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One Nation’s official policy aims to deport 75,000 illegal migrants like visa overstayers and unlawful workers.
Senator Roberts claimed in podcasts that the party wants to deport 100,000 illegal temporary residents and 100,000 international students.
Roberts said the party plans to tighten visa rules and work on deporting even more people after these groups.
The party has not explained how it would carry out mass deportations.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson expressed support for mass deportation ideas after meeting a hard-right British politician.
Experts say deporting so many people would be very expensive and difficult to manage properly in Australia.
The term “remigration” has been used by far-right groups worldwide and was part of some policies during President Trump’s administration.
Australian officials said deportations happen when people are found to be illegally present, such as when seeking medical help.
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Andy Burnham recently became the UK prime minister after Keir Starmer stepped down. Burnham’s leadership style is more informal and uses social media a lot, while Starmer focused more on traditional media and long-term plans.
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Andy Burnham became UK prime minister six weeks after not being an MP.
Burnham uses social media platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and X to communicate directly with the public.
Keir Starmer preferred traditional media and regular interviews despite increasing his social media use.
Burnham promises honest, relaxed communication but has faced criticism over unclear or changing positions.
Burnham introduced short-term economic measures like VAT cuts on electricity bills, a bus fare cap, and business rate cuts for pubs.
Starmer prioritized long-term solutions, including a digital ID system to improve public services.
Burnham plans to create No 10 North to decentralize power from London to local communities in the UK.
Opposition parties have been skeptical of Burnham’s decentralization plans.
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A long-planned skyscraper in New York City called Hotel Attraction, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí more than 100 years ago but never built, has been digitally recreated. The new visualizations show the building’s unique interiors and its mix of hotel, cultural spaces, and large halls, giving a sense of what might have been a remarkable tower in Lower Manhattan.
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Hotel Attraction was designed around 1908 by Antoni Gaudí for two unknown American businessmen but was never built.
The tower would have been about 1,181 feet tall, making it the tallest building in the world at the time until surpassed by the Empire State Building in the 1930s.
The building features four large entrances and a grand reception hall around 56 feet high decorated with Gaudí’s signature ceramic mosaic called trencadís.
Its interiors included themed halls for different regions: America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
The Europa Hall was designed as a combined dining room, concert hall, and theater with stained-glass windows and ceiling sculptures.
The skyscraper was meant to function as a mix of hotel, cultural center, museums, theaters, and residences, like a vertical city or secular cathedral.
The digital reconstruction is part of a YouTube project by Daniel Coughlin, who recreates unrealized architectural projects to explore their design and impact.
Interest in Gaudí’s work has grown during the 100th anniversary of his death, with progress continuing on his famous church, the Sagrada Família, in Barcelona.
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Large wildfires have burned 42,000 hectares of land in southwest France, forcing about 220,000 people to leave their homes. Firefighters are working to control the fires, but the situation remains difficult due to strong winds.
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Wildfires have affected 42,000 hectares in southwest France.
Around 220,000 people have been evacuated to keep them safe.
The fires started several days ago and are still burning.
Firefighters are facing exhaustion from continuous efforts to stop the fires.
Strong winds are making it harder to control the wildfires.
The region’s vulnerability to fires is a concern for local authorities.
Officials have described the fire situation as very unfavorable.
Evacuations have been happening over multiple days as the fires spread.
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The United States and Iran have paused their attacks on each other for the second day in a row. Both sides are trying to resume talks on a temporary ceasefire, although major issues like Iran’s nuclear program have not yet been addressed.
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The US stopped attacks on Iranian coastal areas and ports after nearly two weeks of conflict.
Iran also paused its military actions, including counterattacks on US allies in the region.
The pause aligns with efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire agreement signed in mid-June.
Diplomatic talks aim to ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for ships.
A regional official called the pause a positive sign for reducing conflict.
Iran and the US are discussing letting Iran manage ship traffic through the Strait with fewer restrictions.
There are growing concerns about shipping security in the nearby Bab al-Mandeb strait, with threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
President Donald Trump prefers diplomatic solutions but keeps military options open if Iran continues hostile actions.
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Ukraine is using sea drones as part of its defense efforts in the ongoing war. These sea drones help protect the country by monitoring and securing areas around its coast.
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Ukraine is deploying sea drones during the conflict with Russia.
The sea drones help defend against threats from the water.
The war between Ukraine and Russia is continuing as of July 2026.
Sea drones are a new type of tool in military defense.
The drones provide a way to watch and control coastal areas.
This use of technology shows how modern warfare involves both land and sea.
The information comes from a report by FRANCE 24 dated July 26, 2026.
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This week, Europe faced large wildfires in France and Spain, leading to mass evacuations. In India, youth protests caused the education minister to resign, and the United Kingdom appointed Andy Burnham as its new prime minister.
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Unprecedented wildfires spread across parts of France and Spain, forcing over 300,000 people to leave their homes.
French military was mobilized to help fight the wildfires near Bordeaux.
In India, young protesters demanded educational reforms, which led to the resignation of the country's education minister.
Andy Burnham was named the new prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Spain celebrated winning their second World Cup with players holding a trophy in Madrid.
Temperatures reached 40°C in parts of Japan, where children cooled off in water playgrounds.
Uganda Wildlife Authority moved Nubian giraffes from one park to another to protect them.
Health workers disinfected ambulances at an Ebola treatment center in Congo.
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Massive wildfires in parts of France and Spain have forced over 360,000 people to leave their homes. The fires, worsened by intense heatwaves, have burned large areas of land and stretched firefighting resources, raising concerns about future wildfire risks due to climate change.
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More than 360,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain because of wildfires.
In France’s Gironde region, 250,000 people have been evacuated and about 42,000 hectares (103,780 acres) have burned.
The fires are moving toward Bordeaux, a major wine-producing city, which is preparing to house evacuees.
The World Meteorological Organization reported that last month was the hottest June on record for western Europe.
French authorities have deployed 1,500 military personnel, 1,700 security forces, and 1,400 firefighters to fight the fires.
The European Union sent five aircraft and two helicopters to help combat the fires in France.
Spain declared a national emergency with over 116,000 people evacuated, mostly near Madrid and Valencia.
Spanish firefighters found one man dead in his car; about 130,000 hectares have burned in Spain this year.
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Romania has shot down three drones over its airspace in three days and has summoned Russia’s ambassador because of these repeated drone violations. Romanian officials say the drones appear to be Russian and part of the conflict involving Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Romania shot down three drones over its airspace between Friday and Sunday.
On Sunday, a Romanian F-16 jet shot down a drone over the Black Sea shortly after it entered Romanian airspace.
Romanian officials said the drones are of Russian origin, linked to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Romania has experienced many drone incursions since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 but only started shooting them down recently.
Romania’s parliament passed a law in 2025 allowing the country to shoot down drones that enter its airspace unlawfully.
Romania has integrated a US-made counter-drone system called Merops to help defend against drones.
Romania considers drone violations as breaches not only of its airspace but also of NATO and the European Union airspace.
Other countries near Ukraine's conflict zone have also shot down drones since the war started.
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UNESCO added the Normandy D-Day beaches in France and Mount Olympus in Greece to its World Heritage List. These sites are recognized for their important cultural, historical, and natural value, and the designation will help protect them for the future.
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The five Normandy beaches—Omaha, Utah, Sword, Gold, and Juno—plus Pointe du Hoc, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
These sites are linked to the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, a key event in World War II.
The designation highlights the historical importance of the Allied invasion and its role in ending Nazi control in Western Europe.
The sites face challenges like tourism pressure, climate change, rising sea levels, and nearby development projects.
UNESCO also added Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the ancient Greek gods, to the list.
Mount Olympus is valued for both its cultural mythology and its rich natural environment.
Greek officials see the UNESCO status as a chance to improve conservation and manage visitors carefully.
The recognition was approved at a UNESCO meeting in Busan, South Korea, where many sites worldwide were considered.
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Five years after Tunisian President Kais Saied suspended parliament and took wide powers, Tunisia faces a serious economic crisis and political division. Supporters see Saied’s actions as needed, while opponents say power is too concentrated and the economy has worsened, leading to protests demanding change.
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In July 2021, President Saied suspended parliament and dismissed the prime minister.
Tunisia’s investment rate fell from about 20% of GDP (2015–2019) to 8% in 2023.
Taxes increased by five percentage points since 2015, which experts say discourages investment.
Inflation, especially for food, has nearly tripled, lowering people’s buying power.
Unemployment rose sharply, especially among university graduates, causing many to emigrate.
Critics say Saied’s government rejected an aid deal with the IMF but quietly applied tough austerity measures.
Supporters argue the crisis started long before Saied, blaming previous political leaders.
Recent protests in Tunis called for Saied to step down and demanded the release of political prisoners.
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A water supply problem at Gatwick Airport in Sussex caused water outages in both terminals, leaving passengers without working toilets, drinks, or food service. Water suppliers and airport staff are working to fix the issue and provide bottled water to travelers while the problem is investigated.
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Water supply failure affected toilets, bars, and restaurants at Gatwick Airport.
Passengers could not get hot drinks, wash hands, or refill water bottles.
The water problem also impacted parts of Sussex and Kent regions.
SES Water reported interruptions in several local postcode areas and is fixing the issue.
Gatwick provided bottled water and other support for passengers and staff.
Some restaurants and bars shut down due to inability to serve without running water.
Passengers expressed frustration about the lack of communication and closed facilities.
The airport is investigating the cause and working to restore normal service quickly.
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