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A South African court has temporarily stopped a parliamentary inquiry that could lead to President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment over a 2020 theft at his private farm. The court ruling pauses the process until a related legal case, challenging the inquiry panel's findings, is decided in September.
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In 2020, thieves stole about $580,000 in cash hidden in a sofa on Ramaphosa's farm in Limpopo province.
The theft became public in 2022 when a former spy chief accused Ramaphosa of hiding the incident from authorities.
An independent panel suggested Ramaphosa might face charges related to the theft and possible law violations.
Parliament initially blocked an impeachment inquiry but was forced to reconsider after the Constitutional Court ruled Parliament acted unlawfully.
Ramaphosa argues the panel misunderstood its role and misjudged the evidence against him.
A Western Cape judge suspended the impeachment hearings until Ramaphosa's challenge to the panel's findings is resolved.
Ramaphosa’s political party, the African National Congress, no longer holds a majority and governs in coalition after recent elections.
The president claims the stolen cash came from selling buffaloes and respects the court's recent decision to halt the inquiry.
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The Gironde region near Bordeaux in Southwest France is facing major wildfires again, four years after a big fire hit the area. The region is at high risk because of large pine forests, ongoing drought, and many tourists, which help fires spread quickly.
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The Gironde region around Bordeaux is experiencing major wildfires.
A severe wildfire affected the area four years ago.
The region has many maritime pine trees, which burn easily.
There is a persistent drought making the land dry.
Heavy tourist activity increases fire risk and challenges.
These factors cause fast-moving and hard-to-control wildfires.
Wildfires are a growing problem in Southwest France.
Climate change contributes to hotter, drier conditions increasing fire risk.
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Deadly wildfires have been burning in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia for over a week. Hot weather, dry conditions, and strong winds are making the fires worse and stopping firefighters from controlling the flames.
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Wildfires are active in three North African countries: Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
The fires have lasted more than a week.
A heatwave has caused very high temperatures in the region.
Dry weather and strong winds help the fires spread quickly.
Firefighters are having a hard time stopping the fires.
Large areas of forest and land have been burned.
People have been forced to leave their homes because of the fires.
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More than nine months after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began, two-thirds of people in the Gaza Strip still do not have enough food, according to a recent UN report. The report warns that this situation could get worse unless humanitarian groups can keep working in Gaza with steady funding and safe access.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in place for over nine months.
Despite the ceasefire, about two-thirds of Gaza’s population faces severe food shortages.
The United Nations released a report highlighting this ongoing food crisis.
The report says recent progress on food security could be lost without continued help.
Humanitarian agencies need sustained access to Gaza to provide aid effectively.
Adequate funding and stability are necessary to prevent the food crisis from worsening.
Shana Low from the Norwegian Refugee Council discussed the situation from Amman, Jordan.
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A young actress has gained attention online by performing in clothes she found in her grandmother's closet. ABC News reporter Danny New interviewed her about her viral videos.
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The actress uses outfits from her grandmother’s closet for her performances.
Her videos have become popular and are shared widely on social media.
ABC News covered her story with an interview by Danny New.
The article highlights this feel-good story amid other news topics.
The story focuses on creativity and inspiration from family belongings.
The young woman’s performances showcase vintage or older styles of clothing.
The coverage appeared on ABC News and included live streams on other topics.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has started moving parts of the UK government from London to Manchester, naming the initiative Number 10 North. This new office will focus on local growth and devolution, but so far it mainly involves shifting staff without transferring tax or spending powers.
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Andy Burnham became prime minister and began his work by visiting Glasgow, meeting leaders from Scotland and Wales.
Number 10 North is the name given to a new government office being set up in Manchester, at Heron House and later moving to a planned Digital Campus in 2032.
Government departments related to local growth and devolution are moving from London to Manchester under this initiative.
Burnham expects to work from Manchester at least one day a week and has appointed a deputy chief of staff based there.
The project aims to spread economic growth across the UK, not just focus on London.
Critics say Number 10 North currently lacks real financial power because tax and spending control have not been handed over.
Some experts view the move as ambitious but emphasize the need for stronger political leadership and fiscal powers to make it effective.
Burnham has avoided discussions about a second Scottish independence referendum during his early meetings.
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Large wildfires are burning in parts of France and Spain. Authorities are evacuating many people to keep them safe as firefighters work to stop the fires.
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Wildfires are affecting the Gironde region in southwestern France near Bordeaux.
The Cap Ferret peninsula has been evacuated, with many people leaving by boat.
Tens of thousands of people are being moved from areas popular with tourists.
Spanish government has declared a national emergency due to wildfires in several regions.
Firefighters in both countries continue efforts to control the fires.
These wildfires have been ongoing for several days.
The situation has disrupted local communities and emergency responses.
Authorities are closely monitoring the fires to protect lives and property.
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Republican defense hawks are advising President Donald Trump to carry out a large military attack on Iran amid rising tensions. The president’s strong words against Iran come as talks have completely stopped and Iran-backed groups are attacking ships, risking a wider conflict.
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President Donald Trump is considering a major military strike on Iran.
Republican defense hawks are pushing for this large-scale attack.
Negotiations with Iran have fully broken down.
Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen have attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea.
These attacks raise concerns about the conflict spreading beyond Iran.
The situation shows increasing tension in the Middle East region.
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The European Union’s foreign service report highlights a major increase in Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian lands, which threatens the chance for a two-state solution. The report calls these settlements part of a wider plan that violates Palestinian rights and could prevent a future Palestinian state.
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The EU’s annual 2025 report confirmed that Israeli settlement building is a coordinated political project, not just population growth.
In 2025, Israel approved 54 new official settlements and created 86 new outposts in the West Bank (excluding East Jerusalem).
Plans exist for over 63,000 new settlement housing units, with more than half planned in East Jerusalem, more than doubling from 2023.
Settlement policies are fragmenting the West Bank and isolating East Jerusalem, threatening the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Approximately 800,000 settlers now live in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, supported by Israeli infrastructure and military forces.
Israeli settlers have used violence against Palestinians, often with protection from Israeli soldiers.
The EU has repeatedly stated support for a two-state solution, but its reaction to these developments has been limited.
The report links these settlement expansions to a broader pattern of land confiscation, population displacement, and governance changes harmful to Palestinians.
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India has extended a shutdown of mobile internet in its capital, New Delhi, amid large youth protests against problems in the education system. The youth group called "Cockroach" plans to meet government officials to discuss the issues after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a long hunger strike.
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The internet shutdown affects mobile users in New Delhi.
The protests are led by a youth group named "Cockroach."
The protests focus on issues within India's education system.
Sonam Wangchuk, an activist, recently ended a 26-day hunger strike.
Talks between youth leaders and the government are scheduled to resolve the conflict.
The protests represent a significant challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi since he took office in 2014.
The public is angry about exam problems and other scandals related to education.
The government aims to address the concerns through dialogue with protest leaders.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Raytheon, a U.S. company that makes Patriot air defense systems. They discussed producing these missile defense systems jointly in Ukraine to better protect against Russian missile attacks during the ongoing conflict.
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President Zelenskyy met with Raytheon officials in Kyiv to talk about making Patriot missile defense systems together.
Patriot systems include radars, command systems, and interceptor missiles that stop incoming attacks.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently promised Ukraine a license to produce Patriots, showing stronger U.S. support.
Ukraine wants to produce these systems quickly due to frequent Russian ballistic missile attacks causing damage and civilian harm.
Making Patriot systems in Ukraine will take years, experts say, despite the urgent need.
Zelenskyy’s efforts show growing U.S. and Western cooperation with Ukraine amid the war with Russia.
Ukraine has been developing its own drone technology and has increased attacks on Russian targets to disrupt their logistics.
Russia has only controlled about 20% of Ukraine since the invasion began in 2014, with Ukraine successfully resisting advances.
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UNESCO has added the West Bank town of Sebastia and several castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List. Israel objected to these decisions, saying the nominations were political and ignored the sites' Jewish and Christian history.
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UNESCO approved Sebastia in the West Bank and five castles in Lebanon’s Mount Amel area as World Heritage Sites.
The sites were also added to the List of World Heritage in Danger.
Sebastia is known as ancient Samaria, linked to biblical history and John the Baptist’s burial tradition.
The Palestinian delegation first submitted Sebastia’s nomination in 2012 to help preserve the site.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry opposed the nominations, calling them politically motivated and a “weaponization” of cultural heritage.
Israel does not recognize a Palestinian state and has been expanding land expropriation near Sebastia.
The Lebanese castles show architectural influences from Crusader to Mamluk periods.
Israel withdrew from UNESCO in 2019, citing bias against it regarding historical sites.
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Six candidates are competing to become the next United Nations secretary-general to lead from January 2027. The UN faces challenges including financial problems and loss of trust, making this leadership choice important.
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The current UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, will be replaced in early 2027.
Six people are competing for this top UN leadership position.
Candidates shared their ideas and plans for the UN on July 24, 2026.
The UN is dealing with financial difficulties.
There is a crisis of confidence, meaning trust in the UN is low.
The new leader will guide the UN during these challenging times.
The selection process for the new secretary-general is ongoing.
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Four Palestinians were killed and four others injured during a clash involving Israeli settlers and forces in the West Bank town of Tal near Nablus. One Israeli settler was also killed, and the Israeli military responded to what it described as an attack on Israelis in the area.
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Four Palestinians died and four were injured in Tal, a town in the occupied West Bank near Nablus.
The attack involved Israeli settlers and the Israeli military; settlers allegedly opened live fire first.
One Israeli settler was killed and two others injured during the clashes.
About 25 to 30 Israeli settlers initially attacked the eastern part of Tal and tried to enter Palestinian homes.
The Israeli military said it intervened after a Palestinian stole a weapon and fired at settlers.
Israeli forces imposed a security cordon around Nablus and Tal, closing checkpoints and restricting movement.
Since the start of the year, 86 Palestinians have been killed by Israelis in the West Bank, including 21 by settlers.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a strong response and called an emergency meeting after the incident.
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Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since May due to increasing tensions in the Middle East. The rise follows attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and President Donald Trump’s statement about possibly launching a large attack on Iran.
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Brent crude oil price climbed above $100 a barrel again, reaching levels not seen since May.
Tensions in the Middle East are growing, especially around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
These attacks raise concerns about safe shipping routes for oil in the region.
President Donald Trump said he is considering a "massive attack" on Iran.
Iran warned it would hold any country responsible that helps the U.S. attack.
The situation is causing uncertainty in the global oil market.
Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, and the U.S. are key players involved in this conflict and its economic impact.
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France is facing a serious wildfire crisis in its southwest region. Over 20,000 people have been evacuated from the village of Lège-Cap-Ferret, and fires have burned at least 4,800 hectares of land.
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Intense wildfires hit southwestern France earlier this week.
More than 20,000 people were forced to leave their homes in Lège-Cap-Ferret.
At least 4,800 hectares (about 11,860 acres) have been burned by the fires.
Authorities have ordered evacuations to protect residents and tourists.
The situation is still very serious and ongoing.
Dry weather and heat may be contributing to the spread of the fires.
The wildfires are part of a wider pattern of climate-related events affecting Europe.
Emergency teams are working to control the flames and support the people affected.
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India’s government has extended a mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi amid large protests led by young people demanding education reforms. Leaders of the youth “Cockroach” movement agreed to meet with officials but said their protests will keep going.
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The protests are led by a youth group called the “Cockroach” movement.
The government extended the mobile internet shutdown in New Delhi to control the protests.
The protests are focused on issues with India’s education system, including exam irregularities.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike during the protests.
Talks between youth leaders and government officials are scheduled to try to solve the standoff.
Public anger has grown due to scandals related to the education system.
The movement has spread to other cities like Mumbai.
Police have been accused of harsh treatment of peaceful protesters.
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The Spanish government declared a national emergency due to wildfires near Madrid and in Avila province. Around 10,000 people have been evacuated to keep them safe while firefighters work to control the fires.
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Wildfires broke out late Thursday near Madrid and in the province of Avila.
The Spanish government declared a national emergency to respond faster.
About 10,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas.
The emergency declaration helps move resources quickly to fight the fires.
Authorities said not enough has been done to prevent and control such fires in the past.
The fires are ongoing and considered more than a temporary problem.
The situation is linked to hot weather conditions fueling the wildfires.
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The Philippines says China used water cannons on Philippine government boats for the second day near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea. China says it is enforcing the law on what it calls illegal Filipino vessels in the area, and both countries have protested by summoning each other’s ambassadors.
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The Philippine Coast Guard accused the China Coast Guard of firing water cannons at Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal.
Scarborough Shoal is inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone but is also claimed by China.
Chinese vessels came very close to Philippine boats, causing a risk of collision.
The Philippine vessels were delivering fuel and conducting patrols to support local fishermen.
China claims the Filipino vessels were illegally gathering and ignored warnings.
Both incidents at Scarborough Shoal happened after a clash earlier in the week at another disputed area, Second Thomas Shoal.
Both countries have summoned each other’s ambassadors to protest the incidents.
China claims almost all of the South China Sea and has many coastguard ships there, increasing tensions with neighboring countries.
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Two large wildfires are burning in southwest France, forcing more than 20,000 people, including many tourists, to leave the area. Firefighters, police, and soldiers are working to stop the fires, which have been made worse by heatwaves and strong winds linked to climate change.
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Two major wildfires are active about 50 kilometers west of Bordeaux, France.
Over 20,000 people have been evacuated because of the fires.
Hundreds of tourists had to leave their holiday spots due to the emergency.
Around 800 firefighters, along with police and soldiers, are fighting the fires.
The region has experienced three heatwaves since May 2026.
Climate change is causing higher temperatures and stronger winds, making wildfires spread faster and burn hotter.
The area damaged by fires in European Union countries this year is the second largest ever recorded.
The fires and evacuations are happening during the peak summer holiday season.
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