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An Indian farmer named Mor Singh from Piplodi village in Rajasthan, India, gave his house to be used as a school after the local school was destroyed by floods. His home now serves as an upper primary school for 50-60 students. Singh and his family moved to a temporary shelter nearby.
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Mor Singh donated his house in Piplodi village for school use after floods destroyed the local school.
The new school in Singh’s home serves students up to the eighth grade.
Singh's family moved to a makeshift shelter made of bamboo and tarpaulin.
The flooding in Rajasthan was the worst in almost 70 years.
A classroom roof collapse during the floods killed seven children and injured 21 others.
The local government gave Singh financial aid of 200,000 rupees for his generosity.
Piplodi was declared a "model village," which may attract funds for development projects.
Rajasthan has over 5,600 schools in poor condition, according to a government survey.
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In Guhagar, India, activists help vulnerable olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings reach the sea safely. They protect the turtles by incubating their eggs in secure places and guarding the hatchlings from predators as they make their way to the water.
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India is working to protect olive ridley sea turtles, a vulnerable species.
Female turtles lay eggs on the seashore every nesting season.
Activists collect and incubate the eggs to protect them from threats like dogs and poachers.
After hatching, activists guide the baby turtles to the Arabian Sea.
Conservationists protect hatchlings from predators like crabs, seagulls, and dogs.
Tourists often watch from a distance and cheer for the turtles as they reach the sea.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as valid targets by Russia. European leaders restated their plan to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, which Russia finds unacceptable. These developments occur as ongoing drone strikes affect both Ukraine and Russia.
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Russian President Putin said foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as "legitimate targets."
Putin's remarks coincided with European leaders' support for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
France's President Macron mentioned 26 countries committed to sending troops after a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for security guarantees during the war.
Russia and Ukraine both continue to deal with drone attacks and related infrastructure damage.
Recent drone strikes damaged residential areas and infrastructure in Ukraine.
Attacks on Russian oil infrastructure have reportedly increased.
Gas shortages have been reported in some parts of Russia, leading to rationing efforts.
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The New York Times is looking into a U.S. Navy SEAL mission that took place in North Korea in 2019. The investigation focuses on why the mission did not succeed.
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The New York Times is conducting an investigation into the mission.
The mission involved U.S. Navy SEALs, a special operations force.
The mission took place in North Korea in 2019.
The investigation aims to find out why the mission was not successful.
NPR's A Martinez discussed the investigation with Dave Philipps from the New York Times.
The report is part of a national security story.
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Israel's military is conducting a large offensive in Gaza City, taking control of almost half of the area. The conflict has resulted in significant destruction and displacement in Gaza, with many families forced to leave their homes due to Israeli strikes.
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Israel's military claims to control 40% of Gaza City as part of a large-scale ground operation.
Approximately 60,000 Israeli reservists have been called to support the military operation.
Gaza City has been declared a "dangerous combat zone," with heavy strikes on buildings.
Around 1,500 homes in the Zaytoun and Sabra neighborhoods have been destroyed.
The conflict started in October 2023 after a Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Over 64,200 people have died in the conflict, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu considers the offensive a "decisive stage" against Hamas.
International calls, including from U.N. aid agencies, urge Israel to halt the assault to prevent further humanitarian crisis.
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Thanet District Council in Kent reversed its decision to make swearing punishable by fines after concerns about potential legal issues. The council had initially planned to implement the measure to address anti-social behavior but decided to review the plan following legal input from the Free Speech Union.
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Thanet District Council planned to fine people for swearing under a new rule.
The rule was part of a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting anti-social behavior.
The council decided to reverse this decision due to worries about legal challenges.
The leader of the council, Rick Everitt, mentioned legal concerns from the Free Speech Union.
The council aims to avoid long and costly legal battles that would affect taxpayers.
The order will be reviewed, and residents and stakeholders will be consulted.
The Free Speech Union is closely monitoring the situation for future changes.
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This weekend, movie theaters will feature a variety of films including a new horror movie from The Conjuring series, a filmed version of the Broadway musical Hamilton to celebrate its 10th anniversary, and a romantic comedy called Twinless.
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A new horror movie, The Conjuring: Last Rites, will be in theaters, focusing on a real-life couple known for investigating paranormal events.
The movie series The Conjuring has made billions of dollars and involves themes like demonic possessions and haunted houses.
Hamilton, a recording of the original Broadway production, is being released in theaters to mark its 10th anniversary.
Hamilton won several Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize and is known for its hip-hop style and diverse cast.
The romantic comedy Twinless features actor Dylan O'Brien playing twin brothers, with a story about loss and identity.
Twinless centers around a therapy group for people mourning their lost twin siblings.
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Reform UK's deputy leader, Richard Tice, suggested that the party might need to reconsider its promise of £90 billion in tax cuts. Tice emphasized the need to save money and cut regulations due to the country's financial issues. The remarks come as the party holds its annual conference in Birmingham.
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Reform UK's manifesto included a promise for £90 billion in tax cuts.
The party also committed to big spending, especially in defense.
Richard Tice indicated these promises might need revision before the next election.
Tice wants the party to focus on financial savings and reducing regulations.
Reform UK recently gained support from a former Conservative minister, Nadine Dorries.
The party is performing well in opinion polls compared to established parties.
Nigel Farage, a key figure in the party, is encouraging members to prepare for an earlier election.
The current UK government faces financial challenges, according to Tice.
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Thailand's parliament has appointed Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister, the country's third in two years. This change comes after the previous prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was removed from office by the constitutional court. Anutin's party formed a new government by breaking away from the coalition led by the Shinawatra's Pheu Thai party.
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Anutin Charnvirakul is now Thailand's prime minister, making him the third prime minister in two years.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from office for ethical violations and her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia.
Anutin's Bhumjaithai party left the Pheu Thai-led coalition and gained enough support to govern.
The Shinawatra family has been influential in Thai politics since 2001, but their recent support has weakened.
Past Thai leaders from Thaksin Shinawatra's political background have been removed by court rulings or military coups.
Anutin's party needs the support of larger parties to govern due to having only 69 seats out of 500 in parliament.
The People's Party, currently supporting Anutin, holds the most seats but is barred from forming a government due to past legal rulings.
Thaksin Shinawatra recently left Thailand, citing medical treatment needs, but intends to return for a court case.
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Thailand’s parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as the new prime minister. Anutin, from the Bhumjaithai party, won the majority in parliament and will take over from the dismissed Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He promised to hold a general election within four months.
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Anutin Charnvirakul leads the conservative Bhumjaithai party.
He replaces former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was dismissed over an ethics scandal.
Anutin won against Chaikasem Nitisiri of the Pheu Thai party with support from the liberal People’s Party.
He secured more than 247 votes, a majority needed in the 500-seat parliament.
Anutin plans to call a general election within four months.
His election signifies a setback for the Shinawatra family, influential in Thai politics for two decades.
Anutin was once aligned with the Pheu Thai coalition but broke away over disagreements.
Anutin's government will officially start after appointment by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
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President Putin of Russia has warned that foreign troops in Ukraine would be considered legitimate military targets by Russia. This statement follows a meeting where several countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. However, the involvement of the United States in this security plan is still uncertain.
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President Vladimir Putin stated that foreign troops in Ukraine would be considered targets by Russia.
A recent summit saw 26 countries agree to send troops to Ukraine to deter Russian aggression if a peace deal is reached.
The United States' level of involvement in this plan is not clear.
Putin expressed that foreign troop presence might not help achieve lasting peace in Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the Paris summit proposal to put international forces in Ukraine.
France and Britain have suggested a patrol force in Ukraine as part of future security measures.
Previous peace agreements between Ukraine and Russia have been violated in the past, according to Western allies.
The Paris summit was a European-led effort with participation from Ukraine, France, Britain, and others.
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A tribunal led by Jeremy Corbyn in London is investigating the United Kingdom's alleged involvement in Israeli military actions in Gaza. The tribunal includes testimonies from doctors, diplomats, and activists about the UK's role in the conflict, especially concerning arms supplies to Israel. This event follows an unsuccessful attempt by Corbyn to initiate an official inquiry into the matter in Parliament.
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The tribunal is examining the UK's role in alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
Jeremy Corbyn, former Labour leader, is hosting the event and launching a new political party.
The event includes testimonies from various experts, including a British doctor who has worked in Gaza.
There are claims that the UK supplies weapons and components, such as those for F-35 jets, to Israel.
The tribunal coincides with Corbyn’s efforts to push for an official inquiry into the UK’s arms dealings with Israel.
The tribunal is taking place near Westminster and opposes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government.
More than 64,000 people have died in Gaza since the conflict escalated in October 2023.
The tribunal features contributions from United Nations specialists, journalists, and lawmakers.
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A "Blood Moon," a total lunar eclipse where the Moon turns red, will be visible on Sunday evening. The event will be viewable across the UK and in parts of Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. In the UK, the eclipse will be visible after moonrise at around 19:30, while the entire eclipse can be seen in other regions.
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A "Blood Moon" occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth blocks the Sun's light, making the Moon appear red.
The eclipse will be visible from parts of the UK, eastern Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and western Australia.
In the UK, the eclipse starts when the Moon is below the horizon; by 19:30 BST, it will be visible.
The last total lunar eclipse visible from the UK was in 2022.
The eclipse reaches its peak around 19:11 BST, shortly before the Moon rises in the UK.
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth is between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.
The next chance to see a lunar eclipse from the UK will be on 28 August 2026.
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In a Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism over his handling of vaccine policies. Meanwhile, Europe announced a plan to ensure Ukraine's security after the conflict with Russia ends, involving international troops.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
He faced criticism in a Senate hearing for replacing CDC vaccine advisory committee members with anti-vaccine activists.
Kennedy promised not to prevent vaccine access but has faced scrutiny for his recent actions.
The FDA approved COVID boosters for certain groups, leading to confusion.
Europe has a plan to ensure Ukraine's safety post-war, involving troops from 35 countries.
These countries gathered in Paris to discuss involvement in Ukraine after the conflict with Russia.
The coalition includes many countries ready to support Ukraine's peace and security.
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The comic band Spinal Tap is reuniting for a new project after 40 years. They are set to return to the big screen, as mentioned by a program on BBC Radio 2.
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Spinal Tap is a comic band known for satire and humor.
They are reuniting after 40 years apart.
The announcement was made on BBC Radio 2.
A new project is bringing them back to the big screen.
The program about Spinal Tap was released on September 7, 2025.
The show is available on BBC Sounds for 22 days.
Spinal Tap originally gained fame for its comedic take on the rock music scene.
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Researchers have found that solar flares are much hotter than previously believed, reaching temperatures up to 180 million degrees Fahrenheit. This discovery challenges earlier assumptions and could improve our understanding of solar flares, which may help in protecting satellites and astronauts.
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Solar flares occur when magnetic energy is released and energizes particles like ions and electrons.
Recent research shows that ions in solar flares could heat up more than previously thought, reaching temperatures over 100 million degrees Fahrenheit.
This temperature is more than six times what scientists believed before.
The new findings come from computer simulations and measurements taken in near-Earth space.
Previous methods mainly focused on electron temperatures, assuming they were the same as ion temperatures.
Improved understanding of solar flares can help protect satellites and astronauts from their effects.
Scientists are developing new models to study how these flares evolve.
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The United Nations' weather and climate agency, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), reported that wildfires, likely more frequent due to climate change, significantly increased air pollution globally last year. These fires released harmful particles that can affect air quality far from their source, and the WMO stressed the need for joint action on climate change and air pollution to protect health and the environment.
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Wildfires contributed significantly to air pollution last year, according to the WMO.
Climate change is likely making wildfires more frequent.
Air pollution from these fires can affect air quality continents away.
Tiny particles called PM 2.5, released by these fires, are harmful to health.
Canada, Siberia, and the Amazon basin experienced high PM 2.5 levels due to wildfires.
The WMO recommends better monitoring and policies to reduce pollution's impact.
Improved air quality in cities like Shanghai and Beijing shows that measures to combat pollution can work.
Air pollution is estimated to cause more than 4.5 million premature deaths annually.
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A study found that Chinese citizens have mixed views on whether their country should try to be a global leader or share this role with others. A significant number of Chinese people see the United States as a major threat due to economic competition and possible conflict over Taiwan. Most Chinese respondents consider Russia and North Korea as friends, while only a small percentage view the U.S. as a friendly nation.
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A new study surveyed Chinese citizens' opinions on global affairs.
Only 17% of surveyed Chinese citizens view the U.S. as a friend.
55% see U.S. economic competition as a major threat to China.
Views are mixed on whether China should lead globally or cooperate with other nations.
Most surveyed Chinese see Russia (83%) and North Korea (76%) as friends.
Trade tensions escalated earlier this year after new tariffs were imposed by the U.S.
The study was released by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Carter Center.
61% of respondents support a balanced approach to U.S. relations, either cooperating or limiting its power when necessary.
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Angela Rayner's position as the UK deputy prime minister is under review following an investigation into ministerial standards. The UK prime minister is assessing whether Rayner will keep her role, and if not, who might replace her.
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Angela Rayner's political future is uncertain due to an investigation into ministerial standards.
The UK prime minister expects a quick conclusion to the investigation.
A decision about her position could lead to a broader government reshuffle.
If Rayner resigns from her role, a contest to replace her could begin.
Rayner was elected as the deputy leader of the Labour Party by its members.
Other political topics, like digital ID cards and European Convention changes, are also in discussion.
The focus is currently on Rayner's conduct more than other political matters.
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A new study shows that a single high dose of LSD can help reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for several months. The study included 198 adults, and those who received higher doses of LSD had significant improvements compared to those who took lower doses or placebos.
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The study involved 198 adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
GAD affects about 1 in 10 people each year.
Participants received either a placebo or varying doses of LSD.
Higher doses of LSD (100 or 200 micrograms) led to quick and lasting improvements in anxiety symptoms.
The study lasted 12 weeks, and improvements held throughout this period.
Researchers are unsure if the treatment's success depended on non-drug factors like the environment in which it was given.
Current drugs for GAD are not effective for about half of those diagnosed.
The study tested a form of LSD called MM120, which comes from the company MindMed.
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