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Clashes in the northern West Bank followed the killing of an Israeli settler, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinians. Israel responded by sending more troops to the area and preparing a large military operation targeting those suspected of attacks.
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Violence erupted in the West Bank after an Israeli settler was killed.
Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died during the clashes.
Several people on both sides were injured in the violence.
Israel deployed additional troops to Nablus and other parts of the West Bank.
Israeli leaders called for demolishing homes and removing weapons from certain villages.
Israeli forces are searching for Palestinians suspected of attacking Israelis and have arrested two.
Some Israeli officials want to forcibly evacuate certain Palestinian villages.
Human rights groups warn the situation could worsen as tensions rise.
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Two Israeli soldiers died in a violent clash near the West Bank settlement of Havat Gilad and the nearby village of Tal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will respond strongly, as violence in the West Bank has increased since the Gaza war began in October 2023.
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The clash occurred in the West Bank near Havat Gilad and Tal.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in the fighting.
The incident is part of rising violence in the West Bank since October 2023.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a strong response.
The West Bank is a disputed area with frequent tensions.
The Gaza war, which started in October 2023, has influenced recent violence.
The article includes related news about regional tensions and conflicts.
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Ukrainian drones attacked several warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, causing fires, casualties, and damage to facilities including one in Crimea. Ukraine aims to weaken Russia's military support and economy by targeting logistics sites linked to the war effort.
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Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon, selling a wide range of products.
Ukrainian drones struck multiple Wildberries warehouses, resulting in nine deaths and many injuries.
One attacked warehouse was located in Crimea, a region Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Wildberries was founded in 2004 by Tatyana Kim and operates many warehouses across Russia and neighboring countries.
The company handles over half of all online orders in Russia and works with 500,000 to 800,000 sellers.
Ukraine says the warehouses supported the Russian military by supplying equipment and technical parts.
Russia denies the claims and accuses Ukraine of hitting civilian targets.
Russian civilians continue to use Wildberries despite the attacks, valuing convenience even if prices rise.
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A storm system caused heavy rain and flooding in North Carolina and West Virginia. At the same time, Tropical Storm Bertha brought heavy rain and strong waves to Texas.
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Heavy rain caused flooding in North Carolina.
West Virginia also experienced flooding due to the storm.
Tropical Storm Bertha hit Texas with several inches of rain.
Bertha caused high surf along the Texas coast.
The storms affected different parts of the United States at the same time.
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A ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, killing 72 people with 76 rescued out of about 179 aboard. Rescue teams and divers from several countries are working to recover the ferry and investigate the cause of the accident.
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The ferry MV Barima, 87 years old, sank near Essequibo coast while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
Official death toll is 72, with 76 survivors; up to 100 deaths are possible, making it Guyana’s worst maritime disaster.
The ferry was not insured; the government is covering funeral costs and related expenses.
Three people detained, including the captain, a crew member who tested positive for marijuana, and the marine superintendent.
Authorities say the ferry was not overloaded, but survivors claim otherwise; the vessel’s manifest listed fewer passengers than estimated aboard.
Rescue efforts involve divers from Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago searching for bodies and inspecting the ferry.
Government delayed replacing the old ferry because a new pier at Port Kaituma is not yet finished.
A criminal investigation is underway, and a commission of inquiry will review the findings once the investigation concludes.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially opened Number 10 North, describing it as a very important moment. Experts discussed how this new space might influence his government and looked at his decisions during the first week in office.
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Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister.
Number 10 North has been opened by Burnham and is considered a significant event by him.
The Financial Times and The Times political experts joined the discussion.
They talked about whether Number 10 North is more than just a symbolic change.
The discussion reviewed Burnham’s announcements and actions in his first week as Prime Minister.
The program covering this is called Newscast, hosted by Adam Fleming.
Newscast offers daily political news analysis and is available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers.
Listeners can interact with Newscast via email, WhatsApp, and an online community.
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Recent satellite images show Israel building a large earthen barrier in Gaza. At the same time, some Israeli politicians and protesters are calling for annexing and settling parts of Gaza.
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Israel is constructing a big earthen barrier that divides Gaza.
This construction has been confirmed by recent satellite photos.
Some Israeli politicians want to annex parts of Gaza.
Protesters in Israel are also pushing for settlements in Gaza.
These developments are happening amid ongoing political discussions.
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has approved the biggest expansion of the military in recent years to fight violence from armed groups like militants and kidnappers. The plan includes hiring 28,000 new soldiers and creating four new army divisions to improve security and faster responses to attacks.
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Nigeria will recruit 28,000 new soldiers and add four new army divisions, increasing total divisions to 12.
The military expansion aims to tackle violence from Islamist militants, separatists, and kidnappers.
Armed gangs recently killed at least 20 villagers in Zamfara state and abducted 46 students in Borno state.
The kidnapped students were rescued by the army shortly after being taken.
Three new army headquarters will be set up in the northeast and central Nigeria, areas with high violence.
President Tinubu also ordered armed groups to surrender or face strong government action.
The government budgeted about $4 billion for defense and security, including hiring 50,000 new police officers.
US and Nigerian forces recently carried out joint operations targeting jihadist groups in northern Nigeria.
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Rufaida, a Sudanese mother, fled her home country and now lives with her baby and husband in a crowded shelter in Beirut, Lebanon. They are among many migrant workers displaced again due to recent fighting between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon.
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Rufaida is 28 years old and has a two-month-old son named Ahmad.
They live at Saint Joseph Church in Beirut with about 250 other displaced migrant workers.
Most people in the shelter are Sudanese, with some from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and other South Asian countries.
Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel started on March 2, causing 1.5 million people in Lebanon to be displaced within the country.
Rufaida fled Sudan one year ago and now faces displacement again due to the conflict in Lebanon.
The shelter conditions are crowded, with people living among mattresses, laundry, and personal items in shared spaces.
Despite hardships and sleepless nights, Rufaida finds comfort in caring for her baby.
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A Russian missile strike hit the Kyiv region in Ukraine, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 100. The attack targeted an event related to weapons near the Ukrainian capital, and rescue teams are still working at the site.
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The strike occurred on Friday in the Kyiv region of Ukraine.
At least 10 people died from the missile attack.
More than 100 people were wounded in the strike.
The target was an event involving arms near Kyiv.
Rescue operations are ongoing in the affected area.
The incident is part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The information was reported by officials and a France 24 correspondent.
The attack follows previous missile strikes on Kyiv by Russia in recent weeks.
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A youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party has grown quickly in India, bringing together many young people who are unhappy with the government. The group is leading protests across the country, calling for change and showing their frustration with current policies.
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The Cockroach Janta Party started as a small, satirical youth group a few months ago.
It has become a large movement representing disillusioned young people in India.
Protests are spreading to major cities, including Mumbai and New Delhi.
The Indian government and ruling party, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, face pressure from these protests.
Authorities have been accused of using harsh methods against peaceful demonstrators.
The youth movement continues to push for reforms despite talks with the government.
Issues like exam fraud and corruption have been highlighted during the protests.
The movement uses social and digital platforms to grow its influence.
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Spain declared a national emergency because of wildfires near Madrid. More than 10,000 people had to leave their homes as firefighters worked to control the fires during very hot and dry weather.
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Spain announced a national emergency due to wildfires spreading near Madrid.
Over 10,000 people were evacuated from affected areas.
Firefighters are actively fighting the fires.
The fires are hard to control because of extreme heat and dry conditions.
The situation is part of a larger problem as other European countries also face wildfires.
The news report includes information from a correspondent in Madrid.
The wildfires pose a threat to nearby communities.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where about 20% of the world’s oil passes through each day. Due to tensions with Iran and threats in the region, global oil prices have risen, and the U.S. under President Trump is trying to find ways to keep the strait open. The possible actions include air strikes, naval escorts, or even a ground invasion, but all have serious challenges.
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The Strait of Hormuz sees around 120-150 ships daily, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and gas.
Iran has increased military activity in the area, threatening shipping and pushing up global oil prices above $100 per barrel.
The U.S. has conducted multiple air strikes on Iranian military targets, but Iran has not stopped its activities in the strait.
The U.S. Navy considered escorting tanker ships through the strait to protect them, but logistical challenges and lack of regional support caused problems.
Saudi Arabia, an important regional player, blocked U.S. military use of its bases and airspace out of fear of Iranian retaliation.
U.S. Navy officials say sustained naval escort missions in the strait would strain their resources and be hard to maintain.
Increasing military options to ensure freedom of passage in the strait is a top priority for the U.S., even above Iran’s nuclear program.
A full ground invasion is hinted at as a more extreme option, but it carries major risks and complications.
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Iran has warned it will hold responsible any country that helps the United States in a possible attack on Iran. This warning comes after President Donald Trump said he is considering a large military strike. At the same time, tensions in the Middle East are causing oil prices to rise, with attacks reported on Saudi oil tankers by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
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President Trump said he is considering a "massive attack" on Iran.
Iran warned countries aiding the US would be held accountable.
Brent crude oil prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, has been a focus for rising tensions.
The Red Sea route is also becoming risky due to attacks on Saudi oil tankers.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers.
These events increase worries about stability and oil supply in the Middle East.
The situation affects global oil markets and international relations.
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Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia’s One Nation party, made comments about domestic violence that sparked concern. She has a history of saying women make false claims in family disputes, aligning with men’s rights groups that question domestic violence allegations.
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Hanson said domestic violence is a “two-way street” and questioned why abused women don’t leave relationships.
Experts and commentators called her comments dangerous, but they reflect her long-held views.
Hanson claims many women falsely accuse men in family law cases, a view rejected by experts.
Her party, One Nation, has gained political influence in Australia since 2016.
Hanson’s party supports the Australian Brotherhood of Fathers, a men’s rights group that disputes the frequency of abuse allegations.
The Morrison government needed Hanson’s support in the Senate after 2019 and agreed to a family law inquiry led by her.
The family law inquiry hearings included members hostile to expert witnesses, focusing on claims that family law systems favor women unfairly.
Hanson’s positions are part of populist trends similar to right-wing movements in the US and UK.
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On July 24, Ukraine attacked several warehouses owned by the Russian e-commerce company Wildberries, which Ukraine says supplies the Russian army. Separate attacks included a factory strike that killed at least six people and Russian strikes near Kyiv that killed at least ten.
Key Facts
Ukraine targeted warehouses of Wildberries, a large Russian online retailer.
Ukraine claims these warehouses supply the Russian military.
This was the fourth attack on Wildberries warehouses.
A separate attack on a factory resulted in at least six deaths.
Russian strikes outside Kyiv caused at least ten deaths.
The attacks happened on July 24, 2026.
Wildberries is sometimes called the "Russian Amazon."
The fighting is part of the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.
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Ugandan dance group the Ghetto Kids performed alongside global stars Shakira and Burna Boy at the 2024 football World Cup final halftime show in New Jersey. The children, who come from humble backgrounds, say the experience was life-changing and a big opportunity after years of hard work and gaining fame through social media and talent shows.
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The Ghetto Kids are a dance group from Kampala, Uganda, formed mostly of children from poor and homeless backgrounds.
They performed at the World Cup final halftime show with Shakira and Burna Boy during the Spain vs. Argentina match.
The children feel very happy and proud about dancing with famous stars and seeing football players like Lionel Messi live.
Their manager, Dauda Kavuma, started the group to help talented children who could not afford school or had difficult lives.
The group became well-known after appearing in music videos like French Montana’s "Unforgettable," which has over 1.9 billion views.
They also competed in Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and America’s Got Talent in 2024.
The Ghetto Kids have performed at other big sports events, including a football halftime show in France with Kylian Mbappé.
A documentary film about the group’s story, called "Ghetto Kids Documentary: No Plan B," is being made.
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Wildfires cause hundreds of deaths each year, but the smoke they create leads to about 1.5 million deaths worldwide annually. Climate change is making conditions hotter and drier, which increases the chance and intensity of wildfires in many regions.
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Wildfires directly kill hundreds of people yearly; however, smoke from these fires causes about 1.5 million deaths each year.
Smoke from wildfires can travel long distances, affecting air quality far from the fire’s location.
Causes of wildfires include lightning, downed power lines, careless smoking, unattended campfires, and arson.
Climate change, caused by burning fossil fuels, has raised global temperatures by about 1.3°C, making wildfires more likely.
Land use changes by people, such as farming and urban growth, have reduced the total area burned by wildfires since 1900.
Fire weather conditions are expected to worsen, causing increased wildfire risks and larger burned areas by the end of the century.
Managing land, such as creating fire breaks, controlled burns, and grazing to remove vegetation, can reduce wildfire dangers.
Indigenous techniques of controlled burning are being adopted to help prevent large, uncontrollable wildfires.
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President Donald Trump will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday. The meeting comes during rising tensions with Iran and may affect possible joint military actions. Netanyahu will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham during his visit.
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Netanyahu has met President Trump six times since Trump returned to office 1.5 years ago.
Netanyahu is currently unpopular with many groups in Washington, including some Democrats and Trump’s own supporters.
Trump is thinking about restarting major military actions against Iran, possibly with Israel’s help.
Past talks of visits before conflicts with Iran have sometimes been used to hide planned military strikes.
Netanyahu’s trip to Washington was postponed but rescheduled to coincide with Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral.
Some White House officials said Netanyahu pushed hard for the meeting before it was set.
Trump agreed to meet Netanyahu if he was in town for the funeral event.
The meeting could play a key role in coordinating U.S. and Israeli responses to Iran tensions.
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John Healey has changed roles from being a defense minister asking for more money for his department to now leading a government ministry that usually supports cutting defense spending. This shift raises questions about whether he will support increasing the UK defense budget as he did before.
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John Healey previously worked as a defense minister.
In that role, he pushed for more money for defense.
Healey now leads a different government ministry.
This new ministry usually favors reducing defense budgets.
People are wondering if Healey will still support more defense funding in his new position.
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