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A BBC reporter participates in learning tricks from performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The event is part of a famous arts festival that takes place annually in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is an annual arts festival held in Edinburgh, Scotland.
A BBC reporter engaged with performers to learn new performance skills.
The Fringe Festival features a wide range of acts, including comedy and circus performances.
The festival is known for its diverse range of performances and attracts international attention.
The event is popular with performers and audiences globally, making it a significant cultural event.
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Nagasaki, Japan marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic bombing in 1945. Survivors and dignitaries gathered to remember those killed and to call for the abolition of nuclear weapons. The event included moments of silence and speeches focusing on peace.
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The U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, killing about 70,000 people by the end of that year.
The bombing of Nagasaki happened three days after the atomic attack on Hiroshima, which killed 140,000.
Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, which ended World War II.
A memorial event took place at Nagasaki Peace Park, attended by around 2,600 people, including representatives from over 90 countries.
A moment of silence was observed at 11:02 a.m., the exact time the bomb was detonated over Nagasaki.
Survivors and officials emphasized the importance of passing down memories to prevent future use of nuclear weapons.
Dozens of doves symbolizing peace were released during the event.
Survivors expressed concern about nuclear weapons still being a threat and called for their abolition.
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A new study shows that California's wildfire season is starting earlier now compared to the 1990s. This trend is linked to climate change, which is making temperatures rise and vegetation drier, leading to longer and more destructive fire seasons.
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California's fire season starts earlier, up to 10 weeks sooner in some areas, than it did in the 1990s.
Climate change, caused by human activities, is making the fire season begin 6 to 46 days earlier across the state from 1992 to 2020.
More wildfires are happening as fuel, like grass and trees, become drier and more flammable due to warmer, drier conditions.
Climate warming increases temperatures and reduces air moisture, leading to drier vegetation.
The northern mountain regions show the biggest change in fire season timing because snow, which usually delays fires, melts earlier due to warmer weather.
The study separated natural climate changes from those caused by humans to see the impact on fire season timing.
California consistently leads the U.S. in the number of wildfires and associated damage costs, highlighting the significance of these findings.
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Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former first minister, has denied claims of a conspiracy against her mentor, Alex Salmond. Her new memoir addresses their political partnership and the allegations made against Salmond, who was cleared of sexual offence charges in 2020. Sturgeon discusses the impact of their fallout and Salmond's attempt to discredit institutions.
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Nicola Sturgeon was Scotland's first minister and succeeded Alex Salmond in 2014.
In her memoir, Sturgeon denies a conspiracy to harm Salmond and speaks about their past political partnership.
Alex Salmond was accused of 13 sexual offences but was found not guilty in 2020.
During the trial, Salmond's lawyer stated he could "have been a better man."
A 2019 review found the Scottish government's investigation into Salmond's case to be unlawful.
Salmond was awarded over £500,000 in legal costs after the judicial review.
Sturgeon claims Salmond attempted to discredit key Scottish institutions and manipulated the situation.
According to Sturgeon, Salmond inaccurately depicted supportive messages between women as a conspiracy against him.
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Iran plans to block a transport corridor proposed as part of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The U.S.-brokered agreement aims to create a route through Armenia, linking Azerbaijan and an Azerbaijani enclave. Iran opposes this plan, fearing it could lead to foreign influence near its borders.
Key Facts
Iran opposes a proposed transport corridor between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
The corridor is part of a U.S.-brokered peace deal between the two countries.
The route would link Azerbaijan to an Azerbaijani enclave, passing near Iran's border.
Iran's advisor to the supreme leader stated Tehran would block the corridor.
The corridor is named the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).
Iran is concerned about foreign intervention near its borders.
Russia supports regional stability but warns against outside interference.
Turkiye supports the corridor, seeing potential economic benefits.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected the idea of Ukraine giving up territory as part of a peace deal with Russia, which was suggested by former U.S. President Trump. Meanwhile, there is growing anger over Israel's plan regarding Gaza City. In other news, a memorial was held in Nagasaki for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, and a crew returned home after a mission on the International Space Station.
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Zelenskyy disagreed with the idea of Ukraine giving up land to Russia for peace.
The idea of a territory swap was suggested by former U.S. President Trump.
There is increasing discontent over Israel's plan to control Gaza City.
A memorial event took place in Nagasaki, Japan, marking 80 years since the atomic bombing.
A crew returned from the International Space Station, relieving two U.S. astronauts who had been stranded.
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Many countries in the Middle East have spoken against Israel's actions in Gaza. Saudi Arabia has said it will only form normal relations with Israel if a Palestinian state is created. Some European countries are changing their views and policies about Israel.
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Many Middle Eastern states have criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Saudi Arabia links normalizing relations with Israel to the creation of a Palestinian state.
Germany plans to stop military exports to Israel for use in Gaza.
The U.S. currently has no plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
The UN Secretary-General has criticized Israel's plans in Gaza City.
Jordan, Egypt, and some Gulf countries have official relations with Israel but have also spoken against its actions.
Some European countries are now recognizing Palestine, and the EU is reassessing its economic ties with Israel.
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Negotiators from 175 countries are meeting in Geneva to create the first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. A new study in The Lancet highlights the severe and increasing threat plastic pollution poses to human and environmental health.
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Negotiators from 175 nations are meeting in Geneva.
They aim to develop the first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
A new study was published in The Lancet medical journal.
The study describes plastic pollution as a serious threat to health.
The study emphasizes that the danger of plastic pollution is growing and not fully recognized.
Tracey Woodruff, one of the study's authors, discussed the findings.
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A major fire in Southern California, called the Gifford Fire, has burned an area larger than the city of Atlanta. This fire is part of a growing trend of "megafires" that burn over 100,000 acres. A new book shares the experiences of an elite group of firefighters during this intense fire season.
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The Gifford Fire is in Southern California.
It has burned an area bigger than Atlanta.
Fires that cover over 100,000 acres are called "megafires."
Megafires are happening more often in recent years.
A book titled “When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World” provides a detailed account of these events.
The book is based on the experiences of elite firefighters.
Author Jordan Thomas wrote the book.
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The Palestinian foreign affairs minister urged the international community to address what they describe as genocide in Gaza, ahead of a UN Security Council meeting. The meeting comes after Israel announced plans to seize Gaza City, which has faced criticism from global leaders. Human rights groups and the UN warn that Israel’s plan may worsen humanitarian conditions.
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The Palestinian foreign affairs minister called for international action against Israel ahead of a UN Security Council meeting.
The meeting is a response to Israel's plan to seize Gaza City, which many world leaders oppose.
Israel plans to relocate nearly one million Palestinians to southern Gaza.
Human rights groups and the UN warn this plan could worsen the humanitarian crisis.
Israel wants to take control of Gaza to eliminate the influence of Hamas, a group they consider a threat.
The United States has not directly opposed Israel’s plan, and President Trump hinted at not blocking the takeover.
The Palestinian minister insists Palestinians have the right to decide their governance.
The minister criticizes the lack of international action regarding Israeli activities in the West Bank.
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International criticism is growing against Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. New ceasefire talks are underway, with efforts focused on releasing hostages and ending the fighting. Health officials report deaths related to lack of aid in Gaza, as Israel denies responsibility for recent incidents involving aid seekers.
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Israel announced a plan to take over Gaza City, which led to widespread international criticism.
Many countries, including Germany and Canada, strongly oppose this military operation.
Ceasefire efforts are being led by Egypt and Qatar, aiming to end the war and release hostages.
Health officials report that 20 Palestinians seeking aid were killed, and 11 died from malnutrition.
Hostages’ families in Israel are pressuring the government for action, including calls for a general strike.
The United Nations Security Council is scheduling an emergency meeting to discuss the situation.
Witnesses report that Israeli forces fired on people seeking aid, although the military denies these claims.
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Scientists in South Africa are working on a new method to protect rhinos from poachers. They plan to make rhino horns radioactive, which could make them less appealing to illegal traders.
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Rhino horns are in high demand on the black market.
This demand is pushing the species toward extinction.
Scientists are conducting this work at a rhino orphanage in South Africa.
The goal is to deter poachers by making the horns radioactive.
Radioactivity is intended to lower the value of the horn to illegal traders.
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Lahaina is in the process of rebuilding two years after wildfires caused significant damage. Efforts are ongoing to restore homes and communities affected by the fires.
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Wildfires caused heavy damage to Lahaina two years ago.
Rebuilding efforts are focused on restoring homes and infrastructure.
Community and government resources are being used in the rebuilding process.
The reconstruction involves both repairing old structures and building new ones.
Challenges include securing funding and coordinating recovery plans.
Environmental considerations are part of the planning to prevent future disasters.
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The article explores how films have shown nuclear war since the Hiroshima bombing 80 years ago. It looks at different ways movies have depicted nuclear conflict over time.
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The article marks 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing, which happened in 1945.
Films have often portrayed nuclear war and its impact on society.
Different movies show various perspectives on nuclear conflict.
Some movies focus on the threat of nuclear weapons.
Other films look at the aftermath and consequences of nuclear war.
The article discusses how these portrayals have changed over time.
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Two Kurdish mothers shared their thoughts on the end of a long conflict between a Kurdish militant group and Turkey. They reflected on the heavy toll the conflict took on families.
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The conflict involved a Kurdish militant group and the Turkish government.
The conflict lasted for several decades.
The Kurdish militant group announced it was ending its struggle against Turkey.
The article featured perspectives from two Kurdish mothers.
These mothers discussed the human and emotional cost of the conflict.
The reflections were part of a report on the NPR program All Things Considered.
The mothers questioned if the prolonged conflict was worth the losses experienced.
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A Texas real estate businessman and big game hunter named Asher Watkins was killed by a Cape buffalo while on a hunting trip in South Africa. The safari company stated that Watkins was tracking the buffalo when it attacked unexpectedly, leading to his death.
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Asher Watkins, a Texas businessman, died during a hunting trip in South Africa.
He was killed by a Cape buffalo, an animal known for being dangerous.
The attack happened while Watkins was trying to hunt the buffalo.
The safari company described the incident as sudden and unprovoked.
Watkins was with a professional hunter and a tracker at the time.
His death has sparked discussions on the ethics of trophy hunting.
Watkins helped lead a real estate brokerage in the United States.
He is survived by his mother, daughter, brother, and stepfather.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin gave an award to the son of a senior CIA official who died fighting in Ukraine and asked Trump's envoy to deliver it. The award was the Order of Lenin, a Soviet-era honor, and was given to Michael Gloss, a 21-year-old who died last year. The meeting between Trump and Putin to discuss the Ukraine war will take place in Alaska next week.
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President Vladimir Putin gave the Order of Lenin to Michael Gloss, who died fighting in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, was given the award to pass on to Gloss’s family.
Michael Gloss was the son of Juliane Gallina, a senior CIA official.
Gloss had expressed support for Russia on social media and called the Ukraine conflict "western propaganda."
Neither the Kremlin nor Russian foreign ministry publicly acknowledged the award for Gloss.
Gloss's family mentioned his struggles with mental illness.
Trump and Putin are set to meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine conflict.
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An event called The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap took place, allowing people to exchange school uniforms for free. Due to its popularity, it moved to a larger venue at East Riding Leisure Hornsea. The event aimed to both help the environment by recycling uniforms and ease the cost burden on families.
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The Great Big Hornsea Uniform Swap offered free school uniforms for primary and secondary students.
The event had to move to a larger venue because of its popularity.
Natalie Wilson, a teaching assistant, organized the event.
Unclaimed uniforms were collected from local schools, and parents donated outgrown clothes.
The event focused on recycling to help the environment and reduce waste.
The average cost of a new school uniform is over £340 for primary and £454 for secondary students.
Reused uniforms helped ease financial burdens for families.
Parents appreciated the event for its organization and environmental benefits.
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