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A photojournalist captured an image of Carolina Munoz praying while searching for her son’s body in the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela after a strong earthquake. The photo shows the grief and desperation of families looking for their loved ones weeks after the disaster.
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The earthquake caused a building with 12 floors to collapse in Caraballeda, La Guaira, Venezuela.
Carolina Munoz was searching for the body of her son, Carlos Munoz, in the debris.
The photo was taken three weeks after the earthquake during ongoing search efforts.
Photojournalist Ariana Cubillos took the picture using a telephoto lens from the top of the collapsed tower.
Many families were trying to recover bodies so their relatives could be properly laid to rest.
The area was difficult to navigate due to deep holes, cables, ropes, and pieces of cloth.
The photo shows Munoz praying with her face raised toward the sky, expressing deep sadness and helplessness.
Ariana Cubillos has worked in Venezuela since 2009 covering humanitarian crises and social unrest.
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Canada is opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The new bridge will improve trade and travel between the two countries but comes amid trade tensions after President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods to the U.S.
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The Gordie Howe Bridge links Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan, over the Detroit River.
The bridge officially opens to traffic on Monday after a ceremony in Windsor.
Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada celebration due to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.
Over 70% of Canada’s exports go to the U.S., its largest trading partner.
The bridge offers an alternative to the Ambassador Bridge, which has been the main commercial crossing for almost 100 years.
Construction began in 2018 and finished after delays caused partly by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bridge has six lanes, is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, and allows free crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists with ID soon.
Canada paid about $6.4 billion to build the bridge and will share toll revenue with the U.S. and Michigan after recovering costs.
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Scientists predict a strong El Nino weather pattern may develop starting mid-2025, potentially the strongest on record. This natural warming of Pacific Ocean waters will affect global weather, causing extreme heat, droughts, and heavy rains in different areas.
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El Nino is a natural cycle that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean near the equator, changing global weather patterns.
It usually happens every 2 to 7 years and lasts about 9 to 12 months.
Current ocean temperatures and warm water below the surface suggest an El Nino event is forming and may get very strong.
A very strong El Nino is called a "super El Nino."
El Nino causes heat waves, droughts in some places, and heavy rainfall leading to floods in others.
It typically reduces hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean by dominating the heat there.
Scientists warn the weather effects could be more severe than in recent history.
The impact is global, including hotter summers and drought signs in areas like the Amazon and the Caribbean.
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A newly studied short story written by Alan Turing shows a different side of him, depicting him as playful and open about his sexuality. The story challenges common views of Turing as a lonely and humorless figure, revealing his enjoyment of life and interest in literature.
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Alan Turing wrote a short story called "Pryce’s Buoy" after his 1952 arrest for homosexuality.
The story features characters including a scientist named Alec Pryce, who represents Turing himself, and a working-class sex worker named Ron Miller.
The story is racy and shows Turing’s playful, funny, and cheeky side, different from the usual serious image.
Turing was a leading WWII codebreaker and helped develop early computers and artificial intelligence.
He was chemically castrated after his arrest and died in 1954, with his death officially ruled a suicide.
The UK government apologized in 2009 for how Turing was treated due to his sexuality.
The story was difficult to read and had been overlooked but was recently transcribed by a Cambridge literature professor.
The popular film "The Imitation Game" presents a less accurate and more solitary version of Turing than this new evidence suggests.
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A rare black-crowned night heron was spotted at the Holnicote Estate in south-west England, where a river restoration project is improving habitats for wildlife. The estate is becoming a refuge for many birds and animals as the river is allowed to flow naturally again.
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The black-crowned night heron was seen on camera at Holnicote Estate for three days in a row.
The estate is in Somerset, south-west England, where a river "reset" project is restoring natural wetlands.
Other birds observed include white-tailed eagles, white storks, and cranes.
The river restoration allows water to spread into streams, pools, and bogs, helping plants and animals.
The area also supports water voles, otters, pine martens, and grass snakes.
The black-crowned night heron is usually active at night and is uncommon in the UK.
The estate uses live cameras to show the wildlife and the forest streams.
Over 500 years, England has lost about 90% of its wetlands, and projects like this aim to bring them back.
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Irish politicians have asked their government to send observers to a trial in Germany involving pro-Palestinian activists accused of attacking an Israeli arms company. They have expressed concern about the treatment and detention conditions of the Irish defendant, Daniel Tatlow-Devally, and want these issues raised during the German chancellor’s upcoming visit to Ireland.
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A group of Irish politicians attended the trial in Stuttgart of five activists charged after an attack on Elbit Systems, an Israeli arms company.
Daniel Tatlow-Devally, an Irish activist, is one of the accused and is reportedly held in harsh conditions with 23 hours per day in a small prison cell.
The activists are accused of trespassing, damaging property worth about €1 million, and being members of a criminal organisation.
The group aimed to protest against Germany’s support for Israel and its role in supplying arms.
The trial includes defendants from several countries: Britain, Ireland, Germany, and Spain.
The accused face up to five years in prison if found guilty.
The use of a glass barrier in court limits the activists' ability to communicate freely with their lawyers, raising concerns about their right to legal representation.
German authorities consider the activists a threat to society and have denied bail, keeping them in pre-trial detention beyond six months.
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The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of England due to temperatures reaching around 30°C (86°F). While some rain is expected this weekend, it will be light and unlikely to ease drought conditions affecting many areas.
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Heat alerts cover central, southern, and eastern England from Friday morning to Sunday morning.
Temperatures in affected areas will reach as high as 30°C (86°F).
Heat risks are mainly for vulnerable people and may affect health and social care services.
Parts of north and mid-Wales have been officially declared in drought.
Large areas of Wales and much of England experience prolonged dry weather.
Hosepipe bans are in place for millions of people to save water.
Some rain will occur this weekend, mainly in northern and western UK, but rainfall will be light in the south and east.
There is a possibility that heatwave conditions may return next week if high pressure builds in the southeast.
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A youth protest movement called the "Cockroaches" has emerged in India, led by young people upset about failures in the education system and government corruption. The group is calling for the resignation of the Education Minister after exam paper leaks and challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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The movement began after India’s Supreme Court Chief Justice compared some unemployed youth to “cockroaches,” which sparked an online response.
Young Indians adopted the cockroach as a symbol of resilience and formed the Cockroach Janta Party (People’s Party).
The protests focus on exam paper leaks affecting important entrance exams for medical college and government jobs.
Millions rely on these exams for stable employment and better social opportunities.
The leaks have caused cancellations and delays, harming students’ preparations and futures.
The Cockroach movement quickly gained over 21 million followers on Instagram and widespread social media support.
Supporters have organized protests in New Delhi demanding the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan step down.
The movement represents a significant public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government.
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President Donald Trump indicated that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords as a condition for a nuclear deal. The Abraham Accords are agreements aiming to normalize relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
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President Trump linked a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom joining the Abraham Accords.
The Abraham Accords are agreements that promote peace and cooperation between Israel and Arab nations.
Saudi Arabia has not yet joined the Abraham Accords.
The Abraham Accords were first signed in 2020.
The agreements are seen as a step toward reducing conflict in the Middle East.
The U.S. has played a key role in facilitating the Abraham Accords.
The nuclear deal mentioned concerns Saudi Arabia’s potential nuclear program.
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The death toll from a ferry capsizing off the coast of Guyana has risen to 72, with 76 survivors rescued. International crews are working to salvage the old ferry MV Barima and investigate the cause of the accident, while the government continues search efforts and a criminal probe is underway.
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The ferry MV Barima capsized in Atlantic waters near Essequibo, Guyana.
About 179 people were on board; 72 confirmed dead and 76 rescued.
The government estimates around 100 people may have died, marking this as Guyana’s worst marine disaster.
The ferry was 87 years old and last received major repairs in 2024.
The ferry was reportedly under capacity but survivors claim it was overloaded.
A criminal investigation detained three people, including the captain and a crew member who tested positive for marijuana.
International divers from Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago are helping with salvage efforts.
The government is paying for funerals and related expenses since the ferry was uninsured.
A new ferry was bought from India but delayed due to unfinished infrastructure at Port Kaituma.
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The United States military launched new air strikes against targets in Iran amid ongoing conflict involving Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. These attacks have caused oil prices to rise sharply due to concerns over disruptions to major shipping routes.
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The US military carried out a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran on July 22, 2026.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, opening a new front in the conflict.
The attacks raised concerns about the safety of key global shipping lanes, leading to a sharp rise in oil prices.
Brent crude oil prices briefly rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since May 2026.
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a resolution to stop US military actions in Iran.
President Donald Trump warned Iran it would be held responsible for attacks on the Saudi tankers.
Trump linked a US-Saudi nuclear deal to Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords.
The conflict has already cost the US approximately $37.5 billion.
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Wildfires driven by very hot weather and strong winds have spread across parts of western Europe. Spain declared a state of emergency in the Madrid area, and France asked the European Union for extra help fighting the fires, which have caused large evacuations and killed several firefighters.
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Spain declared a state of emergency in its Madrid region due to wildfires.
France sought emergency support from the European Union, which sent water-bombing aircraft.
Thousands of tourists along France’s southwest coast were told to leave campsites and holiday homes.
Eastern and southern France also suffered fires, with some homes destroyed near Cotignac.
Italy is battling many fires in Sicily and Calabria, where some fires were set illegally.
Three firefighters have died so far while fighting these fires in southern Europe.
Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some affected areas.
This year’s wildfire area burned in the EU is the second-largest ever recorded according to satellite data.
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The United States has carried out air strikes for the 13th night in a row. Iranian leaders have warned that continued attacks could provoke them to respond with actions against countries in the Gulf region.
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The US has conducted air strikes for 13 consecutive nights.
The strikes are happening in or around the Gulf region.
Iranian leaders have issued warnings about possible retaliation.
Iran’s warnings suggest they may target other Gulf countries if attacks continue.
The situation remains tense between the US and Iran.
The news report includes coverage from Tehran by Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi.
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A dangerous Ebola outbreak is spreading in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with over 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths reported as of July 21. Health workers face many problems including unpaid salaries, a lack of protective gear, and attacks from people who do not believe the virus is real.
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The current Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC involves the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 but had been spreading undetected for weeks.
More than 2,500 cases and 1,000 deaths have been recorded by July 21, making it one of the fastest spreading Ebola outbreaks.
Health aid cuts have weakened disease monitoring and response efforts.
The outbreak region is affected by conflict and mistrust of authorities, making it hard to track cases.
More than 100 health workers have been infected, with about 35 deaths among them.
Many health workers have not been paid since the outbreak began, leading to strikes.
Health workers face hostility and attacks from some community members who don’t believe Ebola exists.
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Tens of thousands of young people in India are protesting under the name "Cockroach Janta party" after the chief justice reportedly called unemployed youth "cockroaches" and "parasites." The protests also follow exam paper leaks that forced many students to retake tests, leading to demands for the education minister’s resignation.
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The protests involve mainly young people marching in large numbers across India.
The movement is called "Cockroach Janta party" to reclaim a hurtful term used by India’s chief justice.
The chief justice reportedly referred to unemployed youth as "cockroaches" and "parasites."
The protests started after exam papers were leaked, causing millions of students to retake their exams.
These scandals have been linked to multiple student suicides in recent years.
Demonstrators are demanding action against corruption and unemployment.
A key demand is the resignation of the education minister.
This movement is one of the biggest challenges Narendra Modi’s government has faced in recent years.
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The movie "72 Hours," starring Kevin Hart, is a comedy about a man trying to connect with younger people by joining a bachelor party in Miami. The film mixes humor about aging and youth culture while featuring younger actors from "Saturday Night Live."
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Kevin Hart plays Joe, a New York ad executive whose ideas are seen as outdated.
Joe accidentally joins a bachelor party through a group text with four young men.
The film is directed by Tim Story and produced by Will Packer.
Many younger cast members are from “Saturday Night Live”: Marcello Hernández, Ben Marshall, Kam Patterson, plus Mason Gooding.
The story includes a subplot about a drug dealer who mistakes Joe for a rival.
Joe’s character transforms humorously into a Cuban drug lord when he sniffs cocaine, referencing the movie “Scarface.”
The film addresses Joe’s struggle with modern cultural sensitivity and comedy styles.
“72 Hours” is available to watch on Netflix.
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A replica of the House of the Virgin Mary, originally located in Ephesus, Turkey, has been built in Alfonso town, Cavite province, in the Philippines. This replica now attracts Catholic devotees in the Philippines, the largest Catholic country in Asia, who visit to pray and see religious relics.
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The replica is called the Ephesus House, mirroring the original shrine in Turkey.
The original site in Ephesus is believed to be where Mary, mother of Jesus, spent her final years.
The replica was established in Alfonso town, Cavite province, Philippines.
The Philippines is the largest Catholic nation in Asia.
Devotees visit the replica to pray and touch images and relics linked to the Virgin Mary.
The site contains religious items such as a statue of Mary and relics from her veil and cord clothing.
Catholic priests perform blessings and place scapular necklaces on pilgrims during visits.
The replica was reported on July 16, 2026, attracting visitors and religious activities.
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Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was held in a detention center in China for about nine months before being suddenly released and sent to the U.S. His release came after President Donald Trump raised Jin’s case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a visit in May 2026. Jin is known for leading an influential underground church that operates without government approval.
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Ezra Jin Mingri is a 57-year-old Chinese Christian pastor detained since October 2025.
He led an underground church in China that is not registered with government authorities.
On July 3, 2026, Jin was suddenly released without a forced confession or trial.
He was flown to the U.S., arriving in Los Angeles just before Independence Day.
President Donald Trump personally raised Jin’s case with Xi Jinping in May 2026.
The Chinese government refused to comment directly on the release, saying religious affairs are managed by Chinese law.
Jin received new clothes and shoes before his release and was moved quickly from detention.
Jin described his release as a “miracle” and credited President Trump’s diplomacy for the outcome.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk stopped his 26-day hunger strike, which inspired a large youth protest movement called the "Cockroach" protests. The protesters are demanding reforms in education and want the Indian Minister of Education to resign, continuing their demonstrations despite police actions.
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Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days in the presence of two federal ministers.
The "Cockroach" protests started over alleged leaks in competitive entrance exams in India.
The movement has grown to include broader issues like unemployment, government accountability, and economic opportunities.
Protests have taken place in New Delhi and other cities across India.
Police used tear gas and batons to disperse some demonstrations near the Indian Parliament.
Protesters want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign and have called for ongoing protests.
Prime Minister Modi announced fast-track courts to handle exam leak cases but protesters say this doesn’t meet their main demands.
The protest group’s name refers to a comment by India’s Supreme Court chief justice comparing some unemployed youth to cockroaches.
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American activist Laura Loomer, known for her far-right views and support for President Donald Trump, met and interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, changing her earlier negative stance toward Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s office said her visit was important for seeing the situation in Ukraine firsthand.
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Laura Loomer is a far-right American activist and ally of President Donald Trump.
Loomer previously criticized Ukraine and Zelenskyy, repeating Russian claims and opposing US support for Kyiv.
She interviewed Zelenskyy on her show on the social media platform Rumble.
Zelenskyy’s office welcomed Loomer’s visit as “really important” for understanding Ukraine’s reality.
Loomer holds strong anti-Muslim views and supports Israel and Trump’s immigration policies.
She has no official role in the US government but has close ties to President Trump.
Loomer has been involved in controversies, including actions affecting journalists and accusing individuals linked to Iran.
The meeting could affect US relations with Ukraine, given divisions among US political groups about supporting Kyiv.
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