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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.
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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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A study from University College London found that people who face long-term money problems may have faster brain aging and worse memory and thinking skills as they get older. The research tracked over 2,700 people over decades and showed that ongoing financial hardship can harm brain health independently of other factors.
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The study followed 2,759 people born in 1946 in the UK over many years.
Those with persistent financial struggles performed worse on brain tests by age 53.
Brain scans at ages 69 to 71 showed more brain shrinkage in people with long-term low income.
The results remained even after considering childhood intelligence, education, and background.
Financial hardship’s effect on brain health was stronger in men, people with childhood disadvantages, and those with a gene linked to Alzheimer's.
Men with financial difficulties tended to have worse outcomes, possibly due to higher stress and unhealthy behaviors like smoking and drinking.
Chronic stress from money worries might cause inflammation that speeds up brain aging.
The mental load of constant financial concern could also contribute to poorer brain function.
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The Abraham Accords are agreements that create normal diplomatic relations between Israel and some Arab countries. President Donald Trump wants Saudi Arabia to join these accords, linking Saudi Arabia’s participation in a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal to its agreement to normalize ties with Israel.
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The Abraham Accords help Arab countries and Israel establish formal diplomatic relationships.
Some countries, like the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, have already joined the Abraham Accords.
President Trump says Saudi Arabia’s joining the accords is important for a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia would need to agree to diplomatic relations with Israel to join the Abraham Accords.
The U.S. views Saudi Arabia’s participation as a key part of its Middle East policy.
The Abraham Accords were initially signed in 2020.
The agreements aim to promote peace and cooperation in the Middle East.
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Parts of England have heat alerts due to warm weather, with temperatures possibly reaching 30°C. The UK is also facing drought conditions, wildfires, and water restrictions, linked to ongoing dry and hot weather.
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Yellow heat health alerts cover several regions in England until 9 am Sunday.
Temperatures might rise to the mid- to high 20s Celsius, with a chance of 30°C.
Drought was declared in north Wales and the upper Severn area due to dry conditions.
England has received only 3% of its usual July rainfall, causing hosepipe bans for 23 million customers.
Wildfires have occurred in England and Scotland; Ireland also has a nationwide hosepipe ban.
The UK Health Security Agency and Met Office issue heat alerts to warn health and emergency services.
Rain is expected to move into parts of the UK on Saturday and Sunday, bringing cooler temperatures.
Millions of drivers plan summer trips, and the port of Dover expects busy border checks but is managing delays.
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The United States launched missile strikes on multiple locations in Iran in response to attacks by Iran and its allies on US military bases in the Middle East. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned civilians to stay away from US forces, while Iran fired drones at American bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Iraq.
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The US carried out missile strikes in Iran targeting military command centers and drone facilities.
President Donald Trump promised strong military action against Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned civilians to keep 500 meters away from US military sites to stay safe.
Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, and attacks were also reported in Kuwait and Iraq.
Jordan’s military intercepted seven missiles and six drones launched by Iran with no casualties or damage reported.
Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities including Khondab, Khorramabad, Konarak, and Jask.
US Central Command said it has conducted 13 consecutive nights of strikes against Iran.
Iran stated that the US threats have increased their determination to respond.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, causing growing problems for important trade routes. These attacks add to ongoing tensions in a nearby area called the Strait of Hormuz, which is also a vital passage for shipping.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels are targeting Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
The Red Sea is a crucial route for global shipping and oil transport.
Attacks by the Houthis are increasing pressure on trade routes in this region.
The Strait of Hormuz, nearby, is another key shipping lane facing security issues.
These attacks could disrupt the global supply of oil and goods.
The conflict reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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Nine men appeared in court charged with 41 sexual offences involving eight victims who were children between 1985 and 1996 in south Wales. The men were arrested in various UK locations, and their cases will mostly be moved to Crown Court for trial.
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Nine men aged 54 to 76 are charged with historical child sexual offences.
The offences relate to eight female victims who were children at the time.
The abuse occurred between 1985 and 1996 in south Wales.
Men were arrested in Newport, Swansea, London, Birmingham, Lancashire, Edinburgh, and Argyll and Bute.
Charges include rape, indecent assault, aiding and abetting rape, causing prostitution, and conspiracy to rape.
The investigation is called Operation Oak and is led by Gwent Police.
All men are British citizens and were granted bail.
The defendants are scheduled to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on August 21.
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Laura Loomer, a far-right influencer and supporter of President Trump, met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. This visit followed her change in position from opposing to supporting U.S. aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia.
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Laura Loomer is a far-right influencer known for her strong opinions.
She had previously opposed U.S. military aid to Ukraine.
Loomer publicly changed her mind and expressed support for Ukraine.
She traveled to Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Loomer is a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump.
Ukraine is currently involved in a war with Russia.
The meeting happened on a Thursday (date not specified).
Loomer’s visit signals a notable shift in her stance on the conflict.
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