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Israeli authorities deported 171 activists, including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who were part of a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. The activists were stopped by the Israeli navy and subsequently detained. They faced alleged mistreatment during their detention in Israel.
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Israel deported 171 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which aimed to bring aid to Gaza.
Among those deported was Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
The activists reportedly faced mistreatment, including allegations of abuse by Israeli forces.
Activists were met by demonstrators in Athens, Greece, where 161 of them arrived after deportation.
The flotilla set sail from Barcelona, Spain, in early September and was intercepted in international waters.
A total of 341 activists have been deported so far, with 138 still detained in Israel.
The Greek Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the activists in Athens, while Slovakia received 10 deportees.
The Israeli police reported arresting more than 470 people from the flotilla boats.
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Rescue workers in Indonesia have found more bodies after a school collapsed, increasing the death toll to at least 60. The collapse happened at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school in East Java during prayer time, injuring many students. Authorities believe the collapse was due to construction work that the building's structure could not support.
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At least 60 people died in the collapse at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school.
The incident occurred while students, aged 12 to 19, were praying.
The school is located in East Java, Indonesia.
The collapse injured many of the students.
The building's structural failure is believed to be related to construction work on upper floors.
Al-Khoziny is one of many Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia.
Most such schools do not have formal building permits.
Rescue operations will continue until all victims are found.
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A man named Taylor acted quickly to save his roommate's pets when a fire broke out in their apartment building. He used a grocery bag to evacuate the cat, which went viral on TikTok. The Red Cross emphasizes the importance of being prepared for emergencies, especially with pets.
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Taylor was in a work meeting when the fire alarm sounded in his apartment building.
The fire started in an apartment on the fifth floor, and the fire department contained it.
Taylor's roommate, Sabrina, was at work, so he had to evacuate her two pets: a dog named Beau and a cat named Frankie.
Taylor used a grocery bag to carry the cat, Frankie, because he couldn't find the cat carrier.
His quick thinking and video of the evacuation attracted over 17.3 million views on TikTok.
The Red Cross advises having a disaster kit for pets and practicing escape plans involving pets.
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In early 2025, clean energy sources, such as solar and wind, began to grow faster than the demand for electricity worldwide, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels. Countries like China and India led this growth, while the U.S. and E.U. struggled to match energy demand with clean sources. This marks a potential turning point in the global energy sector towards cleaner energy options.
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Clean energy sources like solar and wind grew more than the electricity demand in the first half of 2025.
Globally, renewables generated more electricity than coal for the first time.
In China, the use of fossil fuels decreased by 2% as the country added more solar and wind power.
India saw renewable energy grow over three times faster than its power demand in early 2025.
In the U.S. and E.U., clean energy did not meet the rising demand, leading to increased use of fossil fuels.
The report emphasizes electricity but notes electrification is impacting other energy sectors with technology like electric vehicles and heat pumps spreading.
Clean energy is becoming increasingly affordable, and companies are investing in it due to faster and cheaper power.
A potential shift in global energy systems could occur if businesses continue to demand clean energy and governments work to improve renewable access.
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Syria announced the results of its first parliamentary election since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's government. Most of the newly selected members of the People’s Assembly are Sunni Muslim men, with concerns about the lack of women and Christian representation. Critics argue that the election process favors well-connected individuals, potentially keeping power concentrated.
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Syria held its first parliamentary election after the government of former President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown.
Most of the 119 elected members are Sunni Muslim and male.
Only four percent of the new members are women, and only two are Christians.
Electoral concerns focus on inclusivity and fairness due to the low representation of women and Christians.
The vote used an indirect system, citing unreliable population data post-war.
Authorities postponed voting in non-government-controlled regions, leaving 21 seats unfilled.
Critics say the election might keep power in the hands of Syria's new leadership without real democratic change.
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Israel and Hamas have started indirect discussions in Egypt to try and stop the war in Gaza. The U.S. has created a peace plan that involves releasing hostages and reducing Israeli troops. This plan also includes a long-term solution for governing Gaza.
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Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect talks in Egypt.
The discussions aim to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The United States has created a peace plan to facilitate these talks.
The first part of the plan involves releasing Israeli hostages.
If hostages are released, Israeli forces will partially leave certain areas.
A second part of the plan aims to end the war entirely.
There is also a focus on creating a long-term governance plan for the region of Gaza.
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In Tirana, Albania, a man on trial allegedly shot and killed the judge and injured two others in a courtroom. The 30-year-old suspect escaped but was later captured by police, who also found the supposed weapon. The incident highlights the ongoing issues with gun-related crimes and judicial system challenges in Albania.
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A judge named Astrit Kalaja was shot and killed during a trial in Tirana, Albania.
The suspect, a 30-year-old man, fled the scene but was later arrested.
A revolver, believed to be the weapon used, was found by police.
Two other people, a father and son, were injured but their injuries are not life-threatening.
The trial was about a property dispute.
Albania's Prime Minister called the event tragic and suggested improving court security.
President Bajram Begaj condemned the killing as an attack on the justice system.
There have been 213 gun-related incidents in Albania from January to June this year.
Illegal gun possession in Albania can lead to up to three years in jail.
Albania has a significant backlog of court cases despite judicial reforms.
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A recent poll shows that about two-thirds of Israelis believe the war in Gaza should end. This has caused a split within Israeli society and its military, with some reservists refusing to serve in the ongoing conflict.
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Two-thirds of Israelis want the war in Gaza to end, according to a new poll.
The poll indicates the highest level of public support for ending the war since it began two years ago.
There is a division in Israeli society regarding the ongoing war efforts.
Some reservists in the Israeli military are refusing to serve in the conflict.
Others in the military believe the war should continue and be won.
The situation highlights internal disagreements about the military's role in Gaza.
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Israel deported Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and 170 other activists who attempted to breach its naval blockade of Gaza. The activists were intercepted and deported to Greece and Slovakia. A total of 341 of the 479 people on the flotilla have been deported, while 138 remain detained.
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Israel deported Greta Thunberg and 170 activists who tried to breach the Gaza naval blockade.
The flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces as it attempted to deliver aid to Gaza.
The activists deported included citizens from Greece, Slovakia, France, Italy, Britain, and the United States.
138 activists are still detained in Israel, and more than 40 are reportedly on hunger strike.
The flotilla aimed to break the naval blockade, create a humanitarian route, and draw attention to the situation in Gaza.
Israeli authorities called the flotilla a publicity stunt and maintained it only transported two tons of aid.
Activists and supporters raised concerns about mistreatment, but Israel denied these claims.
Israel enforced the blockade legally and called accusations against it a "fake news campaign."
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President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Lula had a phone call described as friendly, discussing lowering a 50% tariff the U.S. imposed on Brazilian goods. Both leaders expressed optimism about improving trade relations and keeping communication open. They also plan to meet at future international events.
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President Trump and President Lula spoke by phone to discuss trade issues.
They talked for about 30 minutes in a positive manner, aiming to improve relations.
Brazil wants to lower the U.S. tariffs on some of its goods from 50% back to 10%.
Trump raised these tariffs after a trial related to the previous Brazilian president, Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump and Lula agreed to meet at upcoming global meetings, including a climate summit in Brazil.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will handle the ongoing tariff discussions for the U.S.
Lula had previously criticized Trump for foreign interference but now seeks better ties.
Brazilian officials are considering the appointment of Rubio as the lead negotiator in U.S.-Brazil trade talks.
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Hurricane Priscilla hit western Mexico, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for parts of Baja California and other coastal areas in Mexico.
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Hurricane Priscilla affected western Mexico.
The hurricane had strong winds, heavy rain, and rough surf.
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for Baja California Sur.
The watch covered areas from Cabo San Lucas to Santa Fe.
Another watch was issued from Manzanillo to Punta Mita in Mexico.
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France's Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after only 14 hours in office, leading to a political crisis. The conservative Republicans party, a key part of the center-right alliance, withdrew support due to disagreements over cabinet appointments. This situation adds pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as his government tries to stabilize ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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Sébastien Lecornu was France's Prime Minister for just 14 hours before resigning.
His resignation has caused a political crisis in France.
The conservative Republicans party, led by Bruno Retailleau, withdrew support from Lecornu's government.
A key issue was the appointment of former finance minister Bruno Le Maire as defense minister, which the Republican party opposed.
President Macron gave Lecornu 48 additional hours to try and resolve the situation.
This instability is happening as France approaches its next presidential election in 2027.
President Macron faces challenges in maintaining a stable government due to declining popularity.
The political situation remains unstable as Macron's supporters and former allies are distancing themselves.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that British-made parts were found in Russian drones and missiles used in attacks on Ukraine. He called for stricter sanctions on Russia and emphasized the importance of stopping any methods that bypass existing sanctions. The UK government has been working to prevent British products from reaching Russia's military.
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British microcomputers were found in Russian missiles and drones attacking Ukraine.
President Zelensky asked for stricter sanctions against Russia.
Parts from other countries like Germany, Japan, and the US were also found in Russian weapons.
The UK Department for Business and Trade is increasing efforts to block UK products from reaching Russia's military.
The UK has sanctioned over £20 billion of trade with Russia.
Companies violating sanctions may face financial penalties or legal action.
Russia has adapted its economy despite being heavily sanctioned, with significant military spending and energy exports to countries like China and India.
Ukraine suffered attacks with missiles and drones, resulting in the deaths of civilians.
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Peace talks are starting in Egypt between Israel and Hamas to discuss ending the Israel-Gaza conflict. Both sides are considering a peace plan proposed by President Trump, which lays out key points for an agreement. The plan has been agreed upon by Israel and partly agreed by Hamas.
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Israel and Hamas are starting indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
The discussions aim to end the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, which began two years ago.
President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to help resolve the conflict.
Israel has agreed to the peace plan, while Hamas has agreed to some parts of it.
The peace plan is a short framework, just a few pages long.
The talks focus on whether the parties can agree on the details in the plan.
The negotiations are considered the closest both sides have come to a deal.
Additional discussions involve news about recent changes in the French government, but that is separate from the main topic.
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The Conservative Party in the UK announced plans to reduce energy costs by removing certain green energy regulations. These plans involve stopping carbon pricing and cutting subsidies for wind energy, which they say will lower household energy bills. The announcement comes as part of a larger political debate on managing energy costs ahead of elections.
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The Conservative Party plans to cut energy bills by removing green energy rules.
They propose ending carbon pricing and wind subsidies, aiming to reduce electricity costs.
The party believes these changes could lower an average household's energy bill by £165.
Labour, another political party, has a separate plan to cut bills more significantly.
The UK Tories previously supported net zero carbon goals but are now moving away from them.
The move is part of a strategy to appeal to voters concerned about energy affordability.
Conservative shadow energy secretary, Claire Coutinho, presented these plans at a party conference.
The energy-related debate is becoming a key issue as political parties prepare for elections.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva asked U.S. President Donald Trump to remove a 40 percent tariff on Brazilian goods during a phone call. They discussed economic and trade issues, and exchanged contact information to keep communication open. Lula also invited Trump to a climate summit in Brazil.
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President Lula asked President Trump to lift a 40 percent tariff on Brazilian imports.
The two leaders spoke on the phone for 30 minutes.
They exchanged phone numbers to maintain direct contact.
Lula invited Trump to a climate summit in Belem, Brazil.
President Trump mentioned continuing conversations on economic and trade matters.
The 40 percent tariff was added in July on top of a previous 10 percent tariff.
Lula highlighted that Brazil is one of the few G20 countries with which the U.S. has a trade surplus.
The Trump administration cited Brazilian policies and the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro as reasons for the tariffs.
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Israel and Hamas have started indirect discussions in Egypt about a U.S. peace plan backed by President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Gaza. The talks are focused on a potential deal involving the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Several officials, including Trump's advisor Jared Kushner, are participating in the talks.
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The talks are taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
The peace plan aims to stop the fighting and free 48 hostages, with only 20 believed to be alive.
Egypt and Qatar are mediating between Israel and Hamas.
The negotiations coincide with the second anniversary of a Hamas attack on southern Israel that led to the current conflict.
President Trump has called for quick action and proposed humanitarian aid to Gaza if the plan is accepted.
The plan suggests Hamas should not govern Gaza but supports the idea of a Palestinian state, which Israel's Prime Minister opposes.
Hamas has agreed to part of the plan but has not agreed to disarm or a complete governance change.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Qatar's foreign minister are attending the talks.
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A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, but no one was injured.
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A mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, was set on fire on Saturday night.
Police arrested a 46-year-old man for suspected arson with intent to endanger life.
CCTV images of two suspects were released by the police.
The fire damaged the mosque's front entrance and a vehicle outside.
The incident is being treated as a hate crime by Sussex Police.
Additional police patrols are happening at places of worship in Sussex to reassure the community.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's spokesperson condemned the attack, stating it impacts all Britons.
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France is experiencing a political crisis as its latest prime minister resigned after just a month in office. This is the third prime minister France has had in a year, with the previous two being removed by no confidence votes.
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The most recent French prime minister resigned after only a month.
This resignation marks the third prime minister change in France within one year.
The last two prime ministers were removed through no confidence votes.
The current government's short tenure lasted only 18 hours before the resignation.
The political instability is part of a larger ongoing crisis in France's government.
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A golden retriever named Duke has become an internet sensation for gathering unusual household items to snuggle with before bed. Duke's behavior aligns with instincts typical of retrievers, and his antics have been captured in videos that have gained millions of views on Instagram. Viewers and Duke's owner are charmed by his unique choice of items, such as a giant picture frame.
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Duke is a 10-year-old rescue golden retriever who likes to snuggle with household items before nap or bedtime.
His owner adopted him about 18 months ago and is still learning about Duke's habits.
Unlike most dogs, Duke does not use toys, but instead takes items like a giant picture frame to his bed.
A video of Duke carrying the picture frame has received over 6 million views on Instagram.
Golden retrievers have a natural behavior called "soft mouthing," which involves holding items gently in their mouths.
Duke's owner finds his choices of comfort items surprising, despite having toys available for him.
Many Instagram users find Duke's behavior entertaining and support his quirky habits.
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