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Parents of students who died by suicide after an exam paper leak in India said that changing the education minister will not bring their children back. Pralhad Joshi became the new education minister after protests led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
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A leak of exam papers in India led to several student suicides.
Parents of these students expressed that no political change can undo their loss.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to scandals related to exams.
Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party pushed for this leadership change.
Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new education minister following Pradhan’s resignation.
The situation has caused public outcry over the handling of the exam process.
The focus is on the emotional impact on families and accountability in education.
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Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, causing fires and injuring several people. In response, Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian-held areas, killing civilians and slowing Russian military advances.
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Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires and injuring at least three civilians.
Russian attacks also hit other Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing four civilians in Horlivka.
Russia said it shot down 133 Ukrainian drones over its territory and nearby waters overnight.
Kyiv’s mayor reported debris from missile strikes set fire to buildings and cars.
Drone strikes in Kharkiv killed one person and wounded six others, including children.
A Russian glide bomb in Zaporizhzhia killed one man and wounded six more.
Ukrainian drone attacks have slowed the Russian army’s advances inside Russia, causing fuel shortages there.
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The CBS News Almanac segment for July 26 reviews important historical events that happened on this date in the past. It provides viewers with a look back at notable moments in history.
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The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show on CBS News.
It focuses on events that occurred on July 26 in previous years.
The program aims to inform viewers about historical milestones.
The Almanac can be accessed through the CBS News app or website.
It serves as a regular feature to highlight past news and anniversaries.
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Thousands of students from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested in New Delhi demanding education reforms, resulting in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The government agreed to pay compensation to families of students affected by exam issues and promised no criminal cases against protesters in BJP-ruled states, but some arrests and police actions have continued.
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The CJP held large protests near the Indian Parliament demanding education reforms.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after the protests.
Protesters demanded compensation for families of students who died by suicide due to exam paper leaks and cancellations.
The government agreed to provide maximum possible compensation under rules, about $105,000 per family for about 20 families.
The CJP also demanded no criminal charges against protesters and an apology from police forces for the crackdown.
The government said it would stop pursuing criminal cases in BJP-ruled states and withdraw existing ones.
Despite this, arrests and police action against protesters continued in some BJP-ruled states such as West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar.
Police have not apologized publicly for the July 20 crackdown; CJP leaders have threatened legal action against officers involved.
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Researchers are tracking two large great white sharks traveling north along the East Coast, including near New York beaches. At the same time, shark sightings have increased in New York, leading to several temporary beach closures and more monitoring efforts.
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A 12-foot, 1,000-pound female great white shark named Ernst was first seen near Montauk, New York, in June and is moving toward Atlantic Canada.
Another shark called Contender, nearly 14 feet long and over 1,650 pounds, is following a similar path.
Shark sightings at Rockaway Beach, Queens, reached 23 between late May and early July 2026, including a record 16 in the first five days of July.
New York has increased drone, boat, and aerial monitoring, which helps spot sharks more easily.
Environmental changes, such as more bait fish and warming ocean temperatures, may be attracting more sharks closer to shore.
Several beaches, including Point Lookout and Rockaway Beach, have been temporarily closed due to shark activity.
A swimmer suffered a non-life-threatening bite likely from a small sand tiger shark at Jones Beach over the July Fourth weekend.
Scientists say shark presence is a sign of a healthy ocean and that serious shark attacks remain very rare worldwide.
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The article explores why people today often feel empty despite having many ways to entertain themselves. It compares modern society to historical periods of decadence, where wealth and excess coexisted with cultural decline but also creative breakthroughs.
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People have many options for enjoyment today, such as shopping, exotic food, online content, gambling, or chatting with AI.
Despite these options, many feel bored or emotionally empty, described as an "age of decadence without pleasure."
The idea of decadence dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, marked by wealth and excess leading to cultural decline.
Historical examples include Roman emperors like Elagabalus and Nero known for extreme indulgence and cruelty.
Both conservatives and some leftist thinkers today view modern Western societies as experiencing stagnation or decline similar to past decadent cultures.
In contrast, some see decadence as inspiring unique artistic creations, such as in the late 19th century when artists challenged mainstream values.
The decadents rejected ideas of usefulness and profit, valuing pleasure for its own sake and pushing social and artistic boundaries.
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Firefighters in southwestern France are working to stop a large wildfire near Bordeaux that has burned a huge area and forced many people to leave their homes. In Spain, fires near Madrid are improving, but new fires near Valencia have led to more evacuations as countries face extreme weather linked to climate change.
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A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned an area four times larger than Paris.
Nearly 220,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde region around Bordeaux.
About 260,000 people have been evacuated across France due to wildfires.
The fire near Bordeaux created its own storm with strong winds, making it unpredictable.
2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,200 police are working to control the fire in Gironde.
In Spain, fires west of Madrid are largely controlled, but new fires near Valencia led to evacuations of around 15,000 people.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain and Portugal are experiencing severe climate-related weather, including fires, storms, and snow.
Three men were arrested in Gironde, France, on suspicion of endangering lives, with two accused of starting fireworks.
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A power outage at a water treatment plant in England caused water problems at Gatwick Airport, leading to toilets not working and restaurants closing. The airport apologized and tried to give out bottled water while the water company worked to fix the issue.
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The outage happened at Bough Beech Water Treatment Works in England.
Gatwick Airport’s toilets stopped working and restaurants closed due to no water.
The airport provided bottled water, but some passengers said they did not receive any.
The water company, SES Water, was working to restore water pressure and service.
The problem affected parts of Kent and Sussex counties.
Passengers faced discomfort, with some sitting on the floor because bars and restaurants were closed.
Airport officials apologized for the inconvenience on social media.
Some passengers expressed concerns about the lack of communication and seating during the outage.
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The Israeli military has increased its operations in the West Bank by raiding towns and arresting hundreds of Palestinians after a deadly shootout near Nablus. At the same time, Jewish settlers have carried out violent attacks on Palestinian villages, including vandalizing and trying to burn mosques.
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The Israeli military launched a wide-scale operation in the West Bank following a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Hundreds of Palestinians were detained in various West Bank towns including Tal, Ramallah, Jenin, Hebron, Bethlehem, and Tulkarem.
Jewish settlers attacked Palestinian villages by spray-painting slogans, setting fires, and attempting to burn mosques in Qusra and Kour.
Israeli forces conducted raids on multiple villages, including Rafidia, Huwara, and areas around Hebron and Jenin.
Videos and reports confirm settlers approaching the village of Tal with rifles and clashes with villagers before the soldiers arrived.
Israeli authorities plan to seal and possibly demolish homes of Palestinians suspected of involvement in the shootout, continuing a controversial policy.
Traffic restrictions and security checkpoints were imposed across major West Bank roads and village entrances.
Palestinian paramedics were reportedly assaulted by Israeli forces during recent raids.
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A Vietnamese cargo ship sank in the South China Sea, leaving at least 18 people missing. Chinese and Vietnamese rescue teams are searching for the missing after rescuing 44 survivors.
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The ship sank on Friday evening and had 62 people on board, all Vietnamese.
Rescue efforts began after Chinese authorities detected a distress flare on Saturday evening.
So far, 44 people have been rescued, and 18 remain missing.
China sent six vessels and a rescue helicopter, while Vietnam dispatched a ship to help.
The sunken ship is 70 meters (230 feet) long and can carry up to 999 tonnes.
The South China Sea is a disputed region with overlapping claims from several countries, including China and Vietnam.
China controls most of the area and has built artificial islands and increased naval patrols.
The Spratly Islands, part of the South China Sea, are claimed by six countries and may hold valuable energy resources.
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Firefighters in southwest France are fighting large wildfires that have forced over 300,000 people to leave their homes. To help control the fires, the French military has converted an A400M cargo plane to drop fire-retardant chemicals on the flames.
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More than 300,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires in southwest France.
French firefighters are facing strong, unpredictable wildfires amid dry and hot conditions.
The A400M military cargo plane is being used to drop fire retardant to slow the fire’s spread.
The fire retardant dropped by the plane is ochre-colored and helps protect woodlands from the flames.
Multiple wildfires are burning across southern France, causing widespread emergency responses.
The situation is worsened by a heatwave and climate conditions that favor large fires.
Firefighters are working under hard conditions and have been fighting blazes for several days.
Experts link the fires to broader environmental issues like climate change and rising temperatures.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria is trying to make a security deal with Israel that involves multiple countries. He hopes this agreement will lead to a wider peace but insists it will not affect Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights, a region Israel has held since 1973.
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Syria is working on a security agreement with Israel with help from several countries.
President al-Sharaa says the deal could help start a larger peace process.
Syria will not give up its claim to the Golan Heights, despite Israeli control since 1973.
Al-Sharaa denies plans for Syria to intervene militarily in Lebanon amid that country’s crisis.
Syria supports Lebanon having control over weapons and decisions about war and peace.
The conflict in southern Lebanon involves Israel and Hezbollah forces.
Al-Sharaa says lifting economic sanctions alone is not enough; Syria must be removed from the terrorism sponsor list too.
Syria created a committee to find missing persons from the war between 2011 and 2024, working with international experts.
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A 21-year-old man named Abdul B. is wanted by German police after using a car to attack a Pride parade in Berlin, killing one person and injuring 16 others. Authorities are working to find the suspect, who may be armed, and are investigating whether others were involved in the attack.
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The attack happened at one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride events in Berlin.
One person died, 16 were injured, with some suffering life-threatening wounds.
Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Abdul B., known to authorities and linked to Berlin’s Islamist scene.
The suspect’s car was heavily damaged and remains at the scene.
Police have warned the public not to approach the suspect as he may be dangerous.
There is a possibility others helped or were involved, as some victims had stab wounds.
The attack follows previous car ramming incidents in Germany that raised safety concerns.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the attack “an attack on freedom” and promised justice.
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The article discusses concerns about the idea of using military force against Iran. It suggests that threatening Iran with bombs might make the conflict worse and could involve other countries in the Middle East, as well as harm the global economy.
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Some U.S. policymakers are considering stronger military action against Iran.
There is worry that bombing Iran could escalate the conflict instead of ending it.
Escalation might pull other Middle Eastern countries into the conflict.
Increased conflict could negatively affect the world economy.
The article suggests careful thought is needed before using military force in this situation.
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Gatwick Airport’s two terminals are facing problems with water supply due to an issue in the nearby Horley area. This has caused toilets to stop working and restaurants to close, but bottled water and backup plans are being provided to passengers and staff while the problem is being fixed.
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Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are affected by a water supply problem.
Toilets are out of order and restaurants have closed because of this issue.
The water supply problem is linked to a power outage at the Bough Beech Water Treatment Works.
SES Water, the local water company, serves Gatwick and nearby areas including Kent, Surrey, and south London.
SES Water is working to fix the complications and restore water service quickly.
Bottled water is being given to passengers and staff during the disruption.
The airport has apologized for the problems and is cooperating with SES Water.
The cause of the water issue is being investigated and efforts are ongoing to resolve it.
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Iran has said it stopped its revenge attacks in the Gulf but warned that if the United States keeps attacking, the conflict might grow in the region. This statement came before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.
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Iran claims it has halted retaliatory operations in the Gulf.
An Iranian army spokesman, Mohammad Akraminia, delivered the warning.
Iran warned that continued US attacks could cause the conflict to spread regionally.
The warning was issued before Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trip to the US.
Iran directly addressed the United States in its statement.
The situation involves rising tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
The Gulf refers to the Persian Gulf, a key strategic region.
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Ali Darwich, a gay Muslim influencer in Berlin, hosted an inclusive Ramadan meal with friends of different backgrounds to promote acceptance and tolerance across religious and sexual identities. He uses his Instagram platform to highlight the challenges queer Muslims face and calls for more understanding and inclusion during important religious times like Ramadan.
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Ali Darwich is a 33-year-old German influencer with Palestinian and Lebanese roots.
He shares his experiences as a gay Muslim on Instagram under the name @alifragt or “Ali asks.”
Darwich organized a fast-breaking Ramadan meal (Iftar) with a diverse group of friends including Muslims, Christians, queer, and straight people.
He emphasizes that everyone should be accepted regardless of their religion, sexual orientation, or background.
Attacks and violence against LGBTQ+ people have increased by 40% in parts of Germany in 2024 compared to the previous year.
Darwich speaks publicly about loneliness experienced by queer Muslims who face rejection from their families.
He encourages people to welcome and support queer Muslims so they are not alone during religious holidays like Ramadan.
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A Berlin café with a neon sign saying “QUEER AND FRIENDS” was meant to be a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people but has faced many attacks, including violence and hateful graffiti. Across Germany, attacks on LGBTQ+ people and friendly places have increased by 40% in many states, with some blaming the rise of far-right groups.
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The café, Das Hoven, is located in a popular area of Berlin and is known as a safe place for LGBTQ+ people.
Owner Danjel Zarte reported 45 criminal investigations over 18 months, including physical attacks, vandalism, and Nazi symbols.
One attack involved a person standing outside the café with a gun.
Violence against LGBTQ+ people rose by 40% last year in 12 of Germany’s 16 states.
Activists believe many attacks go unreported because victims fear coming forward.
The growth of far-right political groups in Germany is partly blamed for the increase in hate crimes.
Experts note more demonstrations and violence by neo-Nazis, mostly young men.
People who are openly queer in Berlin face daily risks like insults, attacks, and harassment.
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A car drove into a crowd at Berlin's Pride event on Saturday night, killing one woman and injuring 29 others. German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the attack appears to be motivated by Islamist terrorism, and police are searching for the main suspect believed to have links to the Islamic State group.
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The attack occurred near Berlin's Tiergarten park during the city's Pride celebration.
One woman died and 29 people were injured, some with serious wounds.
The vehicle used was a white Citroen minivan that crashed into a tree after hitting people.
The suspect is identified as 21-year-old Abdul B., who has a criminal record and tried to join the Islamic State last year.
Police consider the attack an Islamist terror attack based on evidence so far.
Abdul B. is described as tall, slim, with black hair, wearing a black hoodie and white pants.
Other suspects may be involved, and police are searching train stations for clues.
The attack ended the Pride event early, with authorities asking people to leave the area.
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Three astronauts—two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut—returned to Earth after living on the International Space Station for 241 days. They landed safely in Kazakhstan after their Soyuz spacecraft separated from the space station and descended through the atmosphere.
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The crew consisted of Sergey Kud-Sverchkov (commander), Sergey Mikaev (flight engineer), and NASA astronaut Chris Williams.
They spent 241 days in space, orbiting the Earth 3,856 times and traveling roughly 102 million miles.
The Soyuz spacecraft undocked from the station early Sunday and landed safely near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
The landing involved slowing down with braking rockets and descending with the help of a parachute.
Russian recovery teams helped the astronauts out of the capsule and provided medical checks and refreshments.
Each astronaut received a Russian matryoshka doll, a traditional nesting doll, as a welcome home gift.
This was the first space flight for Mikaev and Williams, while Kud-Sverchkov completed his second.
During the mission, the astronauts performed spacewalks to maintain the space station and prepare for future upgrades.
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