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Israeli military forces attacked a power plant near Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, claiming it was used by Houthi fighters. The attack damaged the plant and sparked a fire, but it was later controlled. The incident is part of ongoing tensions between Israel and the Houthis, who have been exchanging attacks since 2023.
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Israeli navy attacked a power plant near Sanaa, Yemen.
The attack damaged generators and caused a fire, which was controlled.
The Israeli military claims the site was used by Houthi fighters.
Houthis have launched rockets and drones towards Israel since 2023.
Israel has responded by bombing parts of Yemen, including important ports and the airport.
The United States and the United Kingdom have also conducted bombings in Yemen.
A truce was announced in May between the Houthis and the United States, stopping attacks on US-linked vessels.
The regional conflict is related to Israel's actions in Gaza.
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Israelis gathered to protest, urging their government to stop the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, a video was released showing a well-known Palestinian prisoner, leading to criticism of an Israeli politician's behavior towards the prisoner.
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Protests took place in Israel calling for an end to the war in Gaza.
The protests involved many Israelis who urged their government for peace.
A video featuring a prominent Palestinian prisoner was released.
Palestinian leaders criticized a far-right Israeli politician for his actions toward the prisoner.
The protests and criticism reflect tensions related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Iranian officials say that Tehran, the capital of Iran, might run out of water in a few weeks due to a severe drought. The high heat and problems in managing water resources have caused water levels in dams, rivers, and lakes to drop significantly.
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Iranian officials warn about a severe water shortage in Tehran.
Tehran could face a water crisis in a few weeks.
A devastating drought is affecting the entire country of Iran.
High temperatures are contributing to the water shortage.
Government mismanagement has worsened the water situation.
Water levels in dams, rivers, and lakes are at record lows.
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Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane as it moves near the Caribbean islands. The storm has caused power outages in Puerto Rico and heavy rain is expected in the area. A tropical storm warning is in place for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
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Hurricane Erin is now a Category 3 storm.
A warning for tropical storm conditions is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The storm's maximum winds are currently at 125 mph (205 kph).
Erin was about 155 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico, moving west-northwest.
Puerto Rico experienced power outages affecting over 159,000 customers.
Areas like the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico may see 3 to 8 inches of rain.
The Southeast Bahamas have a tropical storm watch.
Scientists associate rapid hurricane intensification with climate change due to warmer waters.
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Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and is creating hazardous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast. It has already impacted areas like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, causing power outages and flight cancellations. Although not expected to make landfall, Erin remains a major hurricane affecting several regions.
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Hurricane Erin is a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph (215 kph).
It has affected parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Erin caused power outages for around 147,000 customers in Puerto Rico.
Airports in affected areas have canceled more than 20 flights due to the storm.
The storm is predicted to bring dangerous surf conditions to the U.S. East Coast.
Dare County, North Carolina, has declared an emergency and ordered an evacuation of Hatteras Island.
Erin was the first Atlantic hurricane of the year and reached Category 5 status briefly with 160 mph (260 kph) winds.
The National Weather Service warns of potential impacts to coastal areas even without a direct landfall.
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European and NATO leaders are planning to join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. This meeting follows a previous summit where Zelenskyy was not invited to talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The presence of European leaders is meant to support Zelenskyy and ensure Ukraine has a say in any discussions about peace with Russia.
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European and NATO leaders will join Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy for a meeting with Trump at the White House.
The meeting aims to prevent a repeat of a previous tense encounter between Trump and Zelenskyy in February.
European leaders want to support Zelenskyy and ensure Ukraine is involved in talks about peace with Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will attend.
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz are also part of the European group.
The move follows a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska that did not include Zelenskyy.
European leaders want to make sure Europe has a voice in attempts to broker peace involving Ukraine and Russia.
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Protesters clashed with police in Belgrade and other Serbian cities over several nights, opposing the government led by President Aleksandar Vucic. The protests initially began after a tragic accident, leading to demands for government accountability and early elections. Despite the unrest, President Vucic has not agreed to call early elections and claims the protests are a foreign effort against him.
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Protesters and police clashed in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, and other cities like Valjevo and Novi Sad.
The protests started after a deadly accident at a railway station in November, which killed 16 people.
Demonstrations escalated into calls for early elections due to concerns about corruption.
The protests were peaceful at first but turned violent when pro-government groups attacked demonstrators.
Videos online suggest police used force against unarmed protesters, although police denied these claims.
The protests led to the resignation of the prime minister and the government's collapse, but President Vucic remains in office.
President Vucic claims the protests are part of a foreign effort to remove him from power.
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The article highlights significant global events captured in photos, including the murder of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza and gatherings in Afghanistan commemorating the fourth anniversary of the US withdrawal and Taliban rule in Kabul.
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Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza by the Israeli army.
People in Afghanistan gathered to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the US leaving the country.
The Taliban continues to rule in Kabul, Afghanistan.
The article features a collection of photos showcasing these events.
Other global events of the week are also depicted in pictures.
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Hurricane Erin has been downgraded from a Category 4 to a Category 3 storm by the United States National Hurricane Center. The hurricane, initially reaching Category 5 strength, is moving west-northwest and is expected to affect islands in the Atlantic with strong winds and rough seas.
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Hurricane Erin is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
The storm was downgraded to a Category 3 with sustained winds of 125 mph (205 kph).
It was initially a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph (240 kph).
Erin is moving west-northwest at nearly 14 mph (22 kph).
Swells from the hurricane will affect the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and others.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The storm could create life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Scientists link rapid hurricane intensification to climate change and warming ocean temperatures.
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A new agreement between the UK and France allows for a "one in, one out" system for migrants crossing the Channel, where for each migrant returned to France, one with an asylum case can stay in the UK. Over 2,500 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since this agreement began. Concerns have arisen about the use of larger boats by smugglers.
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More than 2,500 migrants have crossed the Channel in small boats in the last 11 days.
The "one in, one out" agreement with France involves returning migrants and allowing others to seek asylum.
Around 28,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats this year.
A large boat that can hold over 100 people was recently spotted in the Channel.
Smugglers may use larger boats, possibly carrying up to 150 people.
Migrant crossings tend to increase during calm weather.
Afghans were the top nationality arriving by small boat up to March 2025.
The UK’s new approach may take up to three months to start returning migrants to France.
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Thousands of Gaza City residents are leaving their homes due to ongoing Israeli military attacks. Israel plans to displace a million people from Gaza City to the south, while protests in Israel oppose the government's occupation plan of Gaza. Palestinians face a humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and malnutrition.
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Thousands of people have fled the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City due to Israeli airstrikes.
At least 40 people died from Israeli attacks across Gaza on one day.
Israel plans to move a million people from Gaza City to southern camps.
A general strike is planned in Israel to protest the government's plan to occupy Gaza City.
80% of Gaza City's infrastructure is damaged, and hospitals have limited capacity.
The UN reports 1.9 million people, or 90% of Gaza's population, have been displaced.
Gaza faces a severe malnutrition crisis, with hundreds of reported deaths.
Countries like the UK, EU, and Australia have declared a famine is unfolding in Gaza.
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On August 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested freezing the front lines in parts of Ukraine if Ukraine gave up certain regions, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined the offer. Despite ongoing fighting in Ukraine, various countries continue discussions to find a peace solution, with President Trump voicing a need for a peace agreement instead of a ceasefire. Heavy fighting persists, with Ukraine downing many drones while Russia targeted several locations.
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Putin proposed halting fighting in some Ukrainian regions if Ukraine ceded others, but Zelenskyy rejected this.
Trump described his meeting with Putin as successful and called for a direct peace agreement.
Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump in Washington, D.C., and European leaders are involved in discussions for a peace solution.
Fighting continues, including an overnight drone attack where Ukraine's Air Force shot down 61 out of 85 drones.
Russian missiles and drones affected 12 areas in Ukraine, with injuries reported in the Kherson region.
Ukraine's military claimed advances in the Sumy front but reported losses in other areas.
A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia led to civilian casualties in the Kursk region.
Russian forces reportedly shot down many Ukrainian drones and bombs in a single day.
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The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, continues to defend the decision to ban Palestine Action as a terrorist organization. She states that the group has been involved in activities beyond ordinary protests and has links to terrorism. Since the ban in July, numerous arrests have occurred, and the group is challenging the ban in court.
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The UK government banned Palestine Action on July 5, labeling it a terrorist group.
Over 700 people have been arrested in connection to the group since the ban.
The Crown Prosecution Service has linked charges against the group to terrorist activities.
Yvette Cooper claims the group engages in violent activities, not just protests.
Palestine Action primarily targets arms companies and has caused significant damage.
The group is allowed to challenge the ban in the High Court, arguing it affects free speech.
Amnesty International criticizes the UK’s actions, calling the response to protests excessive.
The UK supplies some parts for military jets used by Israel but is not a major arms supplier.
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Protests in Serbia against the ruling government have seen some offices set on fire. The unrest began after a railway station collapse in Novi Sad last year, with people demanding new elections and an end to President Vučić's long time in power. The protests have grown in size and violence, with reports of police using harsh measures.
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Anti-government protests have occurred for five consecutive nights across Serbia.
Offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) were set on fire in Valjevo.
Police used stun grenades and tear gas against protesters in Valjevo.
The protests started after a fatal railway station collapse in Novi Sad last year.
Protesters are calling for early elections and for President Aleksandar Vučić to step down.
There are allegations of police violence, which the interior ministry denies.
Russian support has been announced for President Vučić.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about police force during the protests.
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Protesters in Serbia have targeted the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party for five nights in a row. The demonstrations are against the government, sparked by a deadly railway roof collapse last year. Serbian President Aleksander Vučić has promised that those involved in damaging party offices will face consequences.
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Protesters in Serbia have been active for five nights.
They have smashed windows of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party's offices.
The protests began after a railway roof collapse last year that killed 16 people.
Demonstrators blame the incident on government corruption.
They are demanding that President Aleksander Vučić resign.
President Vučić has warned of punishments for those attacking party offices.
Riot police have been sent to manage the situation in several cities.
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A former software company CEO, Mike Conner, bought and renovated a derelict 19th-century fortress called Thorne Island near Milford Haven, Wales. The fortress, bought for £555,000 in 2017, has been transformed into a habitable party island with modern amenities and is now on the market for £3 million.
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Mike Conner bought Thorne Island for £555,000 in 2017.
The island had a 19th-century fortress built to protect against French attacks.
Before renovation, the fortress had no running water or electricity.
The renovation took nearly five years and cost a lot of money.
The fortress now has 40 beds, four bathrooms, and a nightclub.
Renovation involved difficult logistics, including using helicopters for supplies.
The renovated fortress is now for sale for £3 million.
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Parents in the UK are finding ways to manage food costs during the summer holidays when children eat more meals at home. Rising food prices are making it tougher, so parents like Evelyn, Laura, and Colette use strategies like buying discounted food and planning meals carefully.
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Food prices in the UK have risen by 4.5% compared to June last year.
Manchester City Council provides £50 vouchers to help some families with food costs during the holidays.
Parents are preparing for summer by buying discounted food early and storing it in freezers.
Some families receive free school meals during the term but need to budget creatively during the holidays.
Families are using local community resources, like food pantries, to get affordable food.
Wage increases have been offset by rising living costs like rent and childcare, leaving many families not much better off.
Charities warn that current financial aid is insufficient to assist all struggling households.
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Newspapers are reporting on a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Putin proposed freezing the front lines in two Ukrainian regions if Ukraine withdraws troops from Donbas. President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet Trump, raising concerns among other leaders about potential Ukrainian land concessions to Russia.
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Vladimir Putin proposed that Ukraine withdraw its troops for a peace agreement in two regions.
The proposal involves freezing front lines in Ukraine's Donbas region.
Donald Trump reportedly supports Putin's demand for Ukraine to give up the Donetsk region.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's President, will meet Trump at the White House.
Some experts warn this strategy may endanger European security.
Critics fear Russia's demands could extend to other territories.
There is concern about Ukraine potentially losing significant land to Russia for peace.
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The US State Department stopped issuing visitor visas used for medical trips from Gaza. This decision came as the department reviews the visa process, which has led to criticism from groups that help provide medical care to children from Gaza.
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The US has paused all visitor visas for people from Gaza.
The visas were used mainly for medical-humanitarian purposes.
The State Department is reviewing its visa issuance process.
Some Palestinian rights groups have criticized this move.
The Palestine Children's Relief Fund helps bring injured and sick children from Gaza to other countries, including the US, for medical care.
There have been claims of food shortages in Gaza due to an Israeli blockade.
Humanitarian groups and journalists have reported famine conditions in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump's administration supports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst these conditions.
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In the UK, despite high temperatures, signs of autumn like falling leaves and ripe berries are appearing earlier than usual. Experts suggest the unusual weather patterns are due to stress on nature from a hot and dry summer. This has impacted plant growth and harvests, with potential effects on food prices.
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Leaves are falling and berries are ripening in the UK, even though it's still hot.
London councils warn people not to sit under trees due to the risk of falling branches.
The current summer could be one of the warmest in the UK since records began in 1884.
Some berries that usually ripen in autumn are ready now, leading to a high yield.
Farmers and gardeners face challenges with watering due to drought conditions in parts of the UK.
The UK has had less rainfall and more sunshine hours than the seasonal average.
Climate change is influencing the timing of seasonal changes like spring and autumn.
Gardens like the National Botanic Garden of Wales are seeing stress in plants due to heatwaves.
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