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Large wildfires near Bordeaux in southwestern France have forced about 200,000 people to leave their homes. The fires have burned around 98,000 hectares and caused the closure of Bordeaux Airport. France has asked for international help to control the fires.
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About 200,000 people were evacuated near Bordeaux due to wildfires.
The fires have destroyed roughly 98,000 hectares of land.
Bordeaux Airport has been closed because of the fires.
Firefighters are actively working to stop the spread of the flames.
France has requested help from other countries to fight the fires.
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A South African couple saw a rare gathering of nearly 300 humpback whales, called a "supergroup," off the coast of South Africa. This large group shows that humpback whale numbers are rebounding after international whaling bans since 1986, though new dangers, such as conflicts involving Iran, could threaten them.
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Nearly 300 humpback whales formed a "supergroup" seen off South Africa in December 2026.
The whales were counted by photographing their tails, as each whale's tail pattern is unique.
This is possibly the largest group of humpback whales ever recorded.
Humpback whale numbers in the southern hemisphere have grown from fewer than 10,000 during heavy whaling to over 100,000 today.
The International Whaling Commission monitors whale populations and enforces the whaling ban that started in 1986.
Humpbacks usually travel alone or in small groups but form supergroups in areas with lots of food like small fish and krill.
Whale sightings are increasing in many parts of the Southern Hemisphere.
Experts warn that conflicts like the war involving Iran could bring new threats to whales in the region.
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Brazil refused visas to two U.S. officials who wanted to visit before Brazil’s October elections. The Brazilian government said the officials intended to question the election’s legitimacy, a claim the U.S. State Department denied.
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Brazil denied visas to Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, U.S. State Department officials.
The two officials had applied for visas on July 20 and were denied on July 26.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry accused the officials of trying to cast doubt on Brazil’s upcoming elections.
The U.S. said the officials were visiting to discuss election integrity, religious freedom, and freedom of expression.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva is running for reelection against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
Flávio Bolsonaro’s family has close ties to President Donald Trump’s administration.
The U.S. recently labeled Brazil’s biggest drug gangs as terrorist groups, a move Lula opposes.
The U.S. imposed tariffs on many Brazilian exports, accusing Brazil of unfair trade and labor practices; Brazil denies these claims.
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Israeli forces arrested over 70 people in the West Bank after clashes that resulted in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. The Israeli military conducted searches at more than 300 locations in the area during this operation.
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Over 70 people were detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
The arrests followed violent clashes in a northern Palestinian village.
Two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians died in the violence.
The Israeli military searched more than 300 locations to find those involved.
The events happened overnight from Friday to Saturday.
The military described the detainees as connected to the clashes.
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Brazil’s government refused visas to two U.S. officials who planned to visit for talks about the upcoming Brazilian elections. This decision reflects rising political tensions between Brazil and the United States ahead of Brazil's October elections.
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Brazil denied visas to two U.S. State Department officials, Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson.
The officials intended to travel to Brazil between July 27-30 to discuss election integrity, religious freedom, and freedom of expression.
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry did not publicly explain the reason for the visa denial.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking reelection and will face Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, whose family has ties to President Donald Trump’s administration.
The Trump administration recently labeled Brazil’s largest drug trafficking groups as terrorist organizations, a move opposed by President Lula.
The U.S. also increased tariffs on thousands of Brazilian exports, citing unfair trade and forced labor concerns, which Brazil denies.
The U.S. State Department described the planned visit as routine and denied allegations that it aimed to interfere in Brazil’s elections.
Sen. Bolsonaro has echoed previous unproven claims by his father about fraud in Brazil’s electronic voting system.
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Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has announced he will run for president of Brazil. He aims to defeat the current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and has gained support from Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei.
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Flavio Bolsonaro is running for president of Brazil.
He is the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Flavio wants to continue his father's political approach.
He is trying to unseat the current president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Argentina’s President Javier Milei, known for his right-wing views, supports Flavio Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro is described as a disgraced former president.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next week while attending the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. Zelenskyy has accused Russia of helping Iran with satellite surveillance related to attacks in the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy will meet President Trump at the White House on Tuesday next week.
Zelenskyy is in Washington, D.C., to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.
Senator Lindsey Graham had a close relationship with Zelenskyy and had recently visited Ukraine.
Zelenskyy claims Ukraine has tracked Russian satellite use that helped Iran conduct attacks.
Ukraine's intelligence suggests a link between Russian surveillance and Iranian strikes.
The White House has not confirmed receiving this intelligence or commented on the claims.
President Trump expressed trust in Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi when asked about their roles in aiding Iran.
Trump said both leaders denied major support to Iran.
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Ryan Gosling will play the character Ghost Rider in the Marvel movie coming out in 2028. He was announced at Comic-Con by Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, and the film will be directed by Shawn Levy.
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Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie set for 2028.
The announcement was made at Comic-Con International in San Diego in front of about 7,000 fans.
Shawn Levy, who directed Gosling in "Star Wars: Starfighter," will direct the new Ghost Rider film.
The character Ghost Rider appeared in standalone films in 2007 and 2012, but this is the first time he will be part of the MCU.
Film rights for Ghost Rider returned to Marvel after Sony’s sequel in 2012.
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige also announced a re-release of the 2019 film "Avengers: Endgame" with new footage related to the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday."
Famous actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal appeared at the Comic-Con panel.
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Seattle police are looking for two men who climbed over the glass wall of the Space Needle, jumped off with parachutes, and disappeared. The men entered the building with tickets, put on helmets, and BASE jumped from the 605-foot tall observation deck.
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Two men climbed over the glass wall at the Space Needle in Seattle on Friday night.
They jumped off the 605-foot tall structure using parachutes.
The men entered the Space Needle with purchased tickets around 8:50 p.m.
They were seen on security cameras wearing helmets before jumping.
Police and security do not know where the men landed.
The jumpers have not been caught or identified but are described as white men in their late 20s.
BASE jumping means jumping from fixed objects like buildings or bridges and deploying a parachute.
The men face trespassing charges for their illegal jump.
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Israeli police arrested nine people at a protest in Tel Aviv against violence by settlers in the occupied West Bank. The protest happened after clashes in the West Bank where four Palestinians and two Israelis died during a violent confrontation near the town of Tal.
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Around 200 people protested in Tel Aviv against settler violence and Israeli military control in the West Bank.
The protest was organized by the left-wing Hadash party and allies.
Israeli police said the protest was not authorized and caused public disruption, leading to arrests.
The protest followed a deadly clash in Tal, where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed during a settler incursion.
Settlers had tried to enter Palestinian homes in Tal, and residents responded, leading to shootings.
Israeli forces launched a large military operation in the West Bank after the incident, arresting dozens of Palestinians and raiding homes.
Palestinian groups described the Israeli response as collective punishment and reported many arrests across the West Bank.
Since October 2023, over 1,180 Palestinians have been killed, more than 13,000 wounded, and nearly 24,000 arrested amid ongoing conflict.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism from the Conservative Party over his new policy plans, including possible tax changes to fund social care. Meanwhile, the UK government plans to give city mayors more control over income tax, and there are ongoing wildfires in France and Spain causing evacuations.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is proposing new policies that may increase taxes on working families.
The Conservative Party says these policies could put financial pressure on people, but Burnham’s office says all plans are fully funded.
Burnham has suggested a "care levy" to fix social care, which could lead to inheritance tax on some estates.
The UK government will soon announce plans to give mayors a share of income tax revenue to manage local spending.
Reform UK’s bank account was frozen after receiving donations linked to a convicted fraudster’s family.
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting aims to improve relations with US President Donald Trump and modernize the UK Armed Forces.
Wildfires are burning in France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of over 250,000 people.
A security guard jailed for a serious crime was denied permission to attend his mother’s funeral for safety reasons.
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Brazil and Peru have agreed to work together to protect Indigenous lands along their shared border in the Amazon rainforest. This agreement follows recent violent attacks on the Ashaninka Indigenous community and aims to improve coordination in stopping illegal activities like invasions and drug trafficking.
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Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples signed a cooperation agreement with Peru’s Ministry of Culture to protect Indigenous territories near their border.
The deal has been in negotiation since early 2024 and will allow both countries to share information and work on joint protection efforts.
The Ashaninka Indigenous group experienced a violent invasion by armed men earlier in June 2024.
The Ashaninka territory spans the Brazil-Peru border in the western Amazon rainforest.
Criminal groups, including drug traffickers, are using Indigenous lands and rivers as part of their routes.
Protecting Indigenous lands helps reduce deforestation and protect the global climate.
Brazilian federal police and the army have increased their presence to stop further attacks and illegal activities.
Preliminary reports indicate the attackers were likely from Peru and crossed the border into Brazil.
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An 83-year-old man from Utah was found safe after being missing for two days during a short hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Rescue teams located him and brought him to safety.
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The man is 83 years old.
He is from Utah.
He went missing in Grand Canyon National Park.
He was on a short hike when he disappeared.
He was missing for two days.
Rescue teams found him safe.
The rescue took place near the Grand Canyon.
The man was brought back safely after the search.
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Catherine Breed, a woman from California, is attempting to swim along the entire California coastline. The distance she plans to cover is more than 900 miles.
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Catherine Breed is swimming the full length of California’s coast.
The coastline stretch she aims to swim is over 900 miles long.
This attempt could become a historical achievement if completed.
The journey is being covered and reported by CBS News.
Yemen’s Houthi group said they attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by the company Aramco. Saudi officials reported that they stopped the missile and drone attacks before any damage happened.
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Yemen’s Houthi fighters targeted Saudi oil facilities.
The oil facilities belong to the Saudi company Aramco.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missile and drone attacks.
The attacks happened near the Red Sea area.
This is part of ongoing conflict and tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
No reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed so far.
The information comes from sources in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
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Wildfires are spreading rapidly across parts of France and Spain under very unusual weather conditions. Strong winds have made the fires worse, forcing 300,000 people to leave their homes to stay safe.
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Wildfires are burning in multiple areas in France and Spain.
Authorities say the weather conditions are "unprecedented," meaning never seen before.
Strong winds are causing the fires to spread quickly.
Multiple fire fronts mean the fires are burning in different places at the same time.
Major cities are under threat from the advancing fires.
About 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.
Emergency teams are working to contain the fires and protect residents.
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New Bell prison in Douala, Cameroon, has its own music studio called Jail Time Records where inmates create and share music. The studio and its artists have gained attention both inside and outside the prison, even hosting concerts and producing award-winning documentaries.
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New Bell prison operates like a small city with its own internal system, including messengers and a market.
Jail Time Records is a music studio inside the prison that helps inmates produce songs and music videos.
One of the top artists, Empereur, has a music video with 24,000 views on YouTube.
The music attracts fans from countries like South Africa, the US, and Argentina.
The documentary about Jail Time Records won three awards at the Tribeca film festival in New York.
The studio was started in 2018 after an Italian volunteer noticed the inmates' talent during a dance class.
The project is seen as a way for prisoners to express themselves and find emotional freedom despite being incarcerated.
Notable supporters include director Taika Waititi and singer Rita Ora, who were executive producers of the documentary.
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Flavio Bolsonaro officially started his campaign to become Brazil’s president, receiving support from right-wing leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. He will run against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but polls show Bolsonaro is behind and faces challenges within Brazilian politics.
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Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
He launched his presidential campaign as a candidate from Brazil’s political right.
Flavio received endorsements from Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jair Bolsonaro is currently in prison for a coup attempt after losing in 2022.
Few major Brazilian politicians attended the campaign launch, with some parties staying distant.
Bolsonaro and his allies have been accused of trying to use their connections with US President Donald Trump’s administration to influence Brazil’s election.
Bolsonaro has raised doubts about the security of Brazil’s election system without evidence.
Brazil denied visas to two officials from the Trump administration who wanted to discuss election-related issues with Brazilian authorities.
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The July full Moon, called the Buck Moon, will be visible across much of the UK on the night of July 29. It is named after the time when male deer grow new antlers and is the second of three full moons this summer.
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The Buck Moon will reach full brightness at 15:36 BST on July 29, but it will be just below the horizon in the UK then.
People can see the full Moon overnight on July 29 and 30.
The name "Buck Moon" comes from the period when male deer (bucks) grow new antlers.
The Royal Observatory also calls it the Thunder Moon because of summer storms common in July.
Weather in central, southern, and eastern UK should be clear, making moon viewing good.
Northern and western UK may have more clouds and occasional showers, especially in Scotland.
Other summer sky events include the Perseid meteor shower in August and a total solar eclipse visible in parts of Europe on August 12.
The UK will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 28.
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Three Year 10 students in England shared how their week-long work experience helped them understand future career options and motivated them to focus more on their education. The government now encourages schools to offer two weeks of immersive work experience between Years 7-9 and Years 10-11 to help students explore careers early.
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Kelsey, Maddison, and Azhe are Year 10 students who completed week-long work experience placements.
Kelsey worked at Whipsnade Zoo, which made her more confident and interested in animal care as a career.
Maddison did her placement at a recruitment firm and grew more confident about an office-based job.
Azhe tried a placement in auto care but decided mechanics was not the right career for him.
Students must often find their own placements, which can be difficult without local options or family connections.
The UK government published new guidance encouraging two weeks of in-person work experience for secondary school students.
Good work experience can show students how school subjects connect to jobs and boost motivation for exams.
Some organizations warn that access to quality placements is uneven and can affect social mobility.
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