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Prime Minister Andy Burnham will spend his first full day working from No 10 North, a new government office in Manchester. This move is part of a plan to shift political power and decision-making away from London to other regions of the UK.
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No 10 North is a government office branch in Manchester linked to Downing Street.
Up to 300 civil servants are expected to work there by the end of next year.
Ministers Lucy Powell and Louise Haigh will regularly work from this site.
The National Economic Council will meet in Manchester to discuss economic challenges.
The goal is to move some decisions on local growth and devolution from London-based departments to Manchester.
Burnham plans to work with business groups to boost growth and investment in the regions.
The long-term base for No 10 North will be in a new government building in Manchester’s Ancoats area, expected by 2032.
The move follows efforts by previous governments to reduce the number of civil servants in London.
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The UK government is giving more power to regional mayors as part of a plan called No 10 North, aiming to spread decision-making beyond London. Andy Burnham will lead meetings that include both senior ministers and regional mayors to focus on economic growth and local control.
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Regional mayors will play a key role in UK economic policy decisions under the No 10 North plan.
Andy Burnham will chair meetings that bring together ministers and regional mayors to encourage shared decision-making.
No 10 North is based in Manchester and aims to shift power away from London’s central government offices.
The plan was revived by the new prime minister, who restarted the national economic council to focus on economic growth.
Several ministers with ties to Greater Manchester, like Angela Rayner and Lucy Powell, will work partly from No 10 North.
The Office for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet will oversee No 10 North operations and other central government offices.
Civil servants are expected to move to Manchester to support the plan, though some unions express caution about relocation.
No 10 North attempts to unify local economic growth efforts under one government plan instead of having competing strategies.
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Less than a day after the United States and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear deal, President Donald Trump said the agreement depends on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and officially recognizing Israel. The White House press briefing provided updates on this developing situation.
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The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear deal recently.
President Donald Trump stated the deal depends on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
The Abraham Accords are agreements normalizing relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
Saudi Arabia must formally recognize Israel for the deal to move forward.
The announcement came within 24 hours of the deal signing.
The White House shared updates through a press briefing led by BBC’s Sarah Smith.
Formal diplomatic recognition of Israel by Saudi Arabia is a key condition for the nuclear agreement.
The situation is ongoing and may affect future US-Saudi relations.
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More than 20,000 people had to leave their homes in southwest France because of large wildfires near Bordeaux. Firefighters, soldiers, and police worked together to control the fires, which burned a large area of forest and destroyed some homes, but no deaths were reported from this fire.
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Over 20,000 residents and visitors evacuated from the area near Bordeaux.
About 800 firefighters fought the fire, supported by gendarmes (police) and soldiers.
The fire started on Wednesday, possibly caused by a brush-clearing machine.
The flames burned roughly 3,400 hectares (8,500 acres), an area about five times the size of Gibraltar.
Three houses and one caravan were damaged, but no injuries have been reported.
The European Union sent three water-dropping planes to help France fight the fire.
France experienced three heatwaves since May, which have increased wildfires and caused droughts.
Two firefighters died this week in a different fire near Bordeaux airport, raising concerns about resources and exhaustion among crews.
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President Donald Trump will not try to stop the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the United States to the United Kingdom. The Tate brothers face serious charges in the UK, including rape, sex trafficking, and assault, and the White House confirmed it would not intervene in the case.
Key Facts
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami after the UK added new charges against them.
The charges include rape, sex trafficking, assault, and offenses related to child indecent images and extreme pornography.
The alleged crimes took place between 2010 and 2017.
The White House said it will not block the extradition of the Tate brothers.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US government has no role in stopping the extradition.
The Tate brothers are known for online content that promotes harmful views about women.
They have supported President Trump and tried to build connections with his family.
The brothers were also under investigation in Florida and faced accusations in Romania before moving to the US.
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Heavy monsoon rains caused serious flooding in northeast India, killing at least 40 people and leaving up to 80 missing. Rescue teams are helping people evacuate from 11 affected districts in Assam state, where over 650,000 people have been impacted.
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At least 40 people have died due to flooding in northeast India.
Up to 80 people are reported missing after the floods.
The flooding was caused by heavy monsoon rains.
More than 650,000 people have been affected by the disaster.
Rescue teams are working in 11 districts in Assam state.
Many people are being evacuated to safer areas.
The monsoon season typically brings heavy rain to the region each year.
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Cancer patients in Sudan are having trouble getting medicines after free supplies stopped due to the 2023 war. Doctors report that higher prices and power shortages are causing delays in treatment and endangering patients' lives.
Key Facts
A war broke out in Sudan in 2023.
Free cancer medicines that were once available have been stopped.
Cancer patients now face high costs for their medicines.
Frequent power cuts are making it harder to provide treatments.
Doctors warn these problems are putting patients' lives at risk.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a hunger strike after fasting for 26 days to support youth protesters seeking changes in the education system. He stopped the strike following discussions and to help prevent possible violence in the country.
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Sonam Wangchuk began the hunger strike to support the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth group calling for education reforms.
The protesters want the resignation of India’s education minister.
Wangchuk lost 11 kilograms (about 24 pounds) during the strike but remained alive.
He was taken by force from a protest site in Delhi and hospitalized last Saturday.
He ended the hunger strike after negotiating several conditions with the authorities.
One key condition was a promise not to use force against protesters.
Wangchuk is 59 years old and is also known as "Sonam sir."
The strike ended to avoid possible violence in the country.
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Activists in Ghana call for new laws to protect people accused of witchcraft after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman six years ago. They say justice has not been fully achieved for victims of such accusations.
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A 90-year-old woman in Ghana was killed six years ago after being accused of witchcraft.
Activists want laws that protect people accused of witchcraft to prevent violence.
The current justice system in Ghana has not fully addressed these cases.
Witchcraft accusations continue to be a problem in some communities.
Ghana is part of a broader discussion about human rights in Africa.
The issue has drawn attention from local and international groups.
There is no specific law in Ghana targeting protection for victims of witchcraft accusations.
Calls for new laws aim to stop such killings and protect vulnerable people.
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Jimothy the raccoon has become popular online after being seen in Seattle and shared on social media. People across the internet have shown interest in the raccoon’s activities.
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Jimothy is a raccoon spotted in Seattle.
Videos and pictures of Jimothy were posted on social media.
Jimothy's posts gained many views and shares.
The raccoon’s behavior attracted attention from people online.
Jimothy became a viral internet sensation in July 2026.
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A valuable 18th-century painting by Scottish artist Katherine Read was confirmed as authentic on the BBC show Fake or Fortune. The portrait, which features an Indian woman from a royal family, is now estimated to be worth over £100,000.
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The painting was found wrapped in a sleeping bag and belonged to Mary-Louise Wedderburn, who inherited it from her uncle.
Katherine Read was a successful Scottish portrait artist known for painting women and children in the 18th century.
Experts, including art historian Charles Greig, authenticated the work by comparing it with other paintings by Read and through technical analysis.
The portrait shows an Indian woman wearing jewelry, believed to be part of the Nawab's royal family in Madras (now Chennai).
This painting is likely the earliest known European female artist’s portrait of an Indian sitter.
Katherine Read was paid more than some famous male artists of her time but was later forgotten.
The Fake or Fortune team used letters, wills, and family archives to learn more about Read and her subjects.
The painting may soon be exhibited publicly so it can be seen by a wider audience.
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Dr. Kim Sandler, who leads the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program, shared three simple ways women can reduce their chances of getting lung cancer. She talked about these tips during a health-focused show with Anne Wojcicki and Shira Kupperman Boehler.
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Dr. Kim Sandler is the director of the Vanderbilt Lung Screening Program.
She discussed three ways to lower the risk of lung cancer for women.
The tips were shared on a health show called "Healthful."
Anne Wojcicki, former CEO of the genetic testing company 23andMe, was part of the conversation.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.
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The UK government said it is always ready to protect itself after Iran called British military bases hosting US forces "legitimate targets." The UK allows the US to use some bases for defensive actions but is not involved in offensive strikes against Iran.
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Iran’s military group, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), warned countries supporting the US against Iran would face consequences.
The US has conducted a series of strikes against targets in Iran, using British bases like RAF Fairford.
The UK has not changed its policy under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and continues to allow US defensive operations from its bases.
The UK government stated its armed forces are ready to defend the country at all times, using advanced air and missile defenses.
Iran fired missiles at the UK’s Diego Garcia base in March; one missile failed, and another was intercepted.
Iran claims some of its missiles can reach the UK and parts of Europe, but experts question their accuracy and reliability.
The UK says it is committed to protecting its people and working with allies without entering the wider conflict.
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Canada is preparing its response after the United States announced new tariffs of 50% on about 20 billion Canadian dollars worth of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said all options are open depending on how talks with the US progress before the tariffs start on August 19.
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The US will impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports starting August 19.
These tariffs target Canadian products like wine, hockey sticks, dairy, alcohol, and some industrial goods such as cement.
Some Canadian exports, like energy, potash, critical minerals, and fish, are exempt from these tariffs.
Canada is discussing a range of possible responses but has not specified any specific actions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial leaders to coordinate Canada's reply and support affected workers and businesses.
The tariffs come amid ongoing, slow negotiations to update the North American trade deal (USMCA) between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The US says the tariffs aim to protect American workers and address the trade deficit with Canada.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer hopes to have interim agreements with Canada and Mexico by the end of the year, but tougher issues may take longer.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over leaked exam papers. The strike stopped after Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to create a stronger law to prevent exam paper leaks.
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Sonam Wangchuk fasted for 26 days to protest exam paper leaks in India.
He wanted Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign because of the leaks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the leaks a serious problem for many students.
Modi said he will introduce tougher laws to stop exam paper leaks.
Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late Thursday after negotiations and concerns about possible violence.
He supported a youth political group called the Cockroach Janta Party, which also demands Pradhan’s resignation.
Wangchuk promised to explain the negotiated conditions in another video.
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Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was killed by gunfire while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca. He had spent many years reporting on corruption and crime. This is the fourth journalist murder in Mexico since June.
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Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was a Mexican journalist.
He was shot dead in Oaxaca while eating street food.
He reported on corruption and violent crime.
His death is the fourth killing of a journalist in Mexico since June.
The incident highlights ongoing dangers for journalists in Mexico.
Oaxaca is a city in southern Mexico known for cultural and political activity.
Journalists in Mexico often face threats due to their investigative work.
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Several children in Ladera Ranch, a neighborhood in southern California, have been diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma. Local officials and families are worried and have asked health agencies to investigate if environmental factors, such as pesticide use, could be causing these cases.
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Six children in Ladera Ranch have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting bones and soft tissue.
Ewing sarcoma mainly occurs in children and young adults and is very uncommon.
Residents have noticed people spraying herbicides and pesticides in the area and are concerned about possible health risks.
Some community members reported additional cancer cases in adults and pets.
Officials, including Vice-Chair Katrina Foley, have called for a fast and transparent investigation into the cancer cases.
The American Cancer Society says there are no known lifestyle or environmental causes for this cancer, but the cluster has raised concerns.
Bill Essayli, an assistant US attorney, asked the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate possible environmental causes.
Health agencies like the CDC and National Cancer Institute support scientific reviews of unusual cancer patterns linked to environmental exposures.
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Yemen’s government has announced it will restart oil exports on July 20 after stopping them in late 2022. The government hopes the money from oil sales will help pay salaries and improve services, but security challenges and damaged infrastructure make resuming exports difficult.
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Yemen stopped oil exports in late 2022 and plans to restart them on July 20, 2024.
Oil revenues are important for Yemen’s economy, especially for paying salaries and improving services.
Yemen has about 3 billion barrels of proven oil reserves mainly in Masila, Marib, and Shabwa areas.
Oil production has dropped from 439,000 barrels per day (bpd) around 2000 to about 19,000 bpd in 2024.
Most oil produced recently is used domestically, with only 7,000 to 10,000 bpd kept for local use in 2023-24.
The Yemeni government expects to produce about 60,000 bpd initially after exports resume.
Local consumption of oil is around 20,000 bpd, so exports might reach roughly 40,000 bpd.
Security, repair of pipelines, and restoring confidence of shipping and insurance companies are needed for stable exports.
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Tropical Storm Bertha hit parts of the Gulf Coast, including Louisiana, causing dangerous waves and flooding. Videos show the effects of the storm in Louisiana and Alabama, and preparations in Texas.
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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana.
The storm caused flooding along the coast.
Dangerous surf conditions occurred due to the storm.
Videos documented the storm's impact in Louisiana and Alabama.
Texas officials and residents were preparing for Bertha as it approached.
The storm affected multiple Gulf Coast states.
The information comes from CBS News video reports.
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Hotel Willa in Taos, New Mexico, has partnered with Volkswagen to offer guests three Volkswagen Taos SUVs to use during their stay. The hotel combines vintage style with modern comforts and is close to many local attractions like Taos Pueblo and the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
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Road trips remain a popular choice for American summer vacations.
Expedia’s study shows 63% of U.S. travelers planned domestic trips this summer.
Hotel Willa is a 50-room boutique hotel with a vintage look and modern amenities.
Guests can borrow one of three Volkswagen Taos SUVs provided by Volkswagen of America.
Nearby attractions include Taos Pueblo, a 1,000-year-old Native American community and UNESCO site.
The Río Grande del Norte National Monument offers outdoor activities like hiking and rafting.
Visitors can explore Earthship Biotecture, eco-friendly homes made from recycled materials.
Other local attractions include the Kit Carson Home museum and the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs resort.
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