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An 18-year-old named Adam Golebiewski lost his legs in a car crash caused by a drink-driver. The driver, Arran Paterson, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and other charges. Adam, after rehabilitation, attended the court hearing on prosthetic legs.
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Adam Golebiewski lost his legs in a crash last year in Macduff, Aberdeenshire.
The accident occurred while Adam was a passenger in a car driven by Arran Paterson.
Arran Paterson admitted to dangerous driving and driving over the legal alcohol limit.
Adam underwent three months of rehabilitation at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
Adam attended the court hearing walking on prosthetic legs.
Paterson's sentencing was postponed for the preparation of background reports.
Adam expressed gratitude for being home with his family during Christmas after the hospital stay.
Paterson was disqualified from driving and is awaiting sentencing.
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A rapidly growing brush fire called the Canyon Fire has forced thousands to evacuate from an area north of Los Angeles. The fire started on Thursday and expanded to over 7.6 square miles by the night, with no containment reported. This is part of a larger wildfire issue in California, with hot and dry conditions increasing the risk.
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The Canyon Fire began on Thursday afternoon and quickly grew to over 7.6 square miles.
Over 400 personnel, along with planes and helicopters, are fighting the fire.
Around 2,700 people evacuated from areas in LA County, with 700 structures under evacuation order.
Another 14,000 residents are under evacuation warnings.
The fire is located near Lake Piru and Lake Castaic, areas previously affected by wildfires.
Conditions such as high temperatures near 100 degrees and low humidity are worsening the fire risk.
The Gifford Fire, another large blaze in California, has grown to 155 square miles and is 15% contained.
Wildfire risk remains high due to ongoing hot and dry weather, with more fires likely in August and September.
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A 15-year-old boy in Sheffield was found guilty of murdering another student, Harvey Willgoose, at their school. Harvey was stabbed during lunch after a disagreement with the defendant earlier that day, who had claimed it was not intentional. The court found the defendant guilty of murder, despite his claim that he did not intend serious harm.
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A 15-year-old boy was found guilty of murder for stabbing another student at a school in Sheffield.
The victim, Harvey Willgoose, was also 15 years old and died from a stab wound to the heart.
The stabbing occurred on February 3, at All Saints Catholic High School.
The defendant, who cannot be named due to his age, had previously admitted to manslaughter and having a knife.
The jury convicted him of murder by a majority verdict of 11 to one.
The attack followed a quarrel between the boys earlier that day and ongoing tensions from a disagreement involving other students.
The court heard that the defendant claimed he "lost control" and did not mean to hurt Harvey.
Evidence showed the defendant had an interest in weapons and had looked up knives online.
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A heatwave is expected to raise temperatures above 30°C (86°F) in parts of England next week. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for most regions in response to this forecast. The warm weather is caused by air being drawn from the south, interacting with remnants of a tropical storm.
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Yellow heat health alerts are issued for most of England due to expected high temperatures.
Temperatures may reach up to 33°C (92°F) in some areas on Monday and Tuesday.
Warm air is being drawn up from the south due to a mix of high and low-pressure systems.
England and Wales will be mostly sunny, while Scotland and Northern Ireland may experience rain.
This will be the fourth heatwave of the summer in the UK.
Maximum temperatures depend on cloud cover and possible thunderstorms.
Northern regions may not experience the heatwave, but could see temperatures up to 25°C (77°F).
By the end of next week, cooler air from the Atlantic might lower temperatures.
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Gary Lineker will host a new game show called "The Box" on ITV. The show includes celebrity contestants in mystery locations, and it will be Lineker's first major TV role since leaving the BBC's "Match of the Day."
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Gary Lineker will host a new ITV game show called "The Box."
The game involves celebrity contestants in unknown locations.
This is Lineker's first major TV job since leaving "Match of the Day."
Lineker left the BBC following a controversy over an antisemitic social media post.
The series is based on a similar show from Norway.
Filming will take place in the UK later this year, with a broadcast planned for 2026.
The show will include a weekly finale called "the duel."
Lineker also co-founded Goalhanger Podcasts and continues to work on projects related to football.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy near London to discuss global topics, including the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war. During the meeting, Vance mentioned there are no plans for the U.S. to recognize a Palestinian state. The talks also touched on trade issues between the U.S. and the U.K.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy met near London.
The meeting covered topics like the Israel-Hamas conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The U.K. plans to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire in Gaza.
Vance stated that the U.S. has no plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
Discussions also included trade agreements, especially related to steel and aluminum.
The U.S. and U.K. have historically close ties, often referred to as "the special relationship."
Vance and Lammy have bonded over their similar backgrounds despite political differences.
Lammy attended a religious service at Vance's home earlier this year, showing their personal connection.
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At least 10 people have died and 33 are missing in flash floods in Gansu province, China. Continuous heavy rain caused the floods, prompting Chinese authorities to intensify rescue efforts.
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The flash floods happened in Gansu province, China.
At least 10 people died and 33 are missing as a result of these floods.
Continuous heavy rain since August 7 led to the floods.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered full-scale rescue operations.
The government is focusing on identifying risks from extreme weather.
Videos show rescuers helping people through floodwaters.
Flooding in China's north and south has been linked to climate change.
Overall, recent heavy rains have caused over 60 deaths in northern China since late July.
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Germany has decided to stop sending military equipment to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip. This decision follows Israel's plan to take greater military action in Gaza City. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized concerns about increasing civilian suffering in Gaza.
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Germany stopped exporting military equipment to Israel for use in Gaza.
Israel plans to expand its military operations in Gaza City.
Chancellor Merz expressed concerns about civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip.
Germany was a major supplier of arms to Israel from 2020 to 2024.
There is public pressure in Germany to reconsider arms sales to Israel.
Merz urged Israel to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Germany is typically a strong ally of Israel, making this decision significant.
The suspension still allows for exports unrelated to Gaza, like missile defense systems.
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Israeli Prime Minister announced plans to take control of Gaza City, which concerns families of hostages held by Hamas. These families believe that military action will leave their loved ones in danger. The plan has sparked protests and public backlash within Israel.
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The Israeli Prime Minister wants to take control of Gaza City.
Families of hostages held by Hamas worry this plan leaves hostages at risk.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum opposes the plan, urging negotiations to free hostages instead.
A security cabinet meeting, which lasted 10 hours, approved the plan by a majority vote.
Protests occurred in Tel Aviv, with demonstrators expressing anger.
50 hostages are believed to be held by Hamas; 20 are thought to be alive.
Public polling in Israel shows opposition to the government's plan.
Protesters believe hostages should be prioritized over military action.
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A report from the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) found that during President Trump's second term, there were significantly more changes to U.S. government environmental websites compared to his first term. These changes often involved deleting or altering information related to environmental justice and climate change.
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The EDGI report highlights a 70% increase in website changes under Trump's second term compared to the first.
In the first 100 days of Trump's second term, 632 significant changes were made, compared to 371 in the same period of his first term.
EDGI defines significant changes as those that alter the content, focus, or links of a page.
Fewer EDGI volunteers monitored fewer pages in the second term (4,429 pages) compared to the first term (over 25,000 pages monitored).
Programs and tools related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice were major targets of these changes.
Climate change information was also altered or removed, although inconsistently across federal websites.
The federal climate change site globalchange.gov was shut down, while the EPA's climate change site remained accessible.
Oversight on how the government manages its websites is limited, leading to concerns about public access to information.
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Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli has been accused of indecently assaulting women in various locations, including a BBC studio in Glasgow. He faces six charges involving three women, which he denies. The trial is set to begin in November.
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Hardeep Singh Kohli is accused of indecent assault at BBC Scotland's studio in Glasgow.
He faces six sex-related charges from incidents between 2007 and 2016.
The charges involve three women and include allegations of inappropriate touching and sexual comments.
Incidents are alleged to have occurred at the BBC studio, Raddison Blu Hotel, Cross Keys Hotel, and Yes Bar.
Mr. Kohli denies the charges and a special defense of consent has been lodged for one accusation.
The trial will occur in November, with a duration of four to five days.
The prosecution plans to present seven civilian witnesses and one police witness.
Mr. Kohli is currently out on bail.
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United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia at the White House for a peace summit to sign a deal. The agreement aims to end the long-standing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh and establish a key transit route.
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President Trump will host a peace meeting for Azerbaijan and Armenia's leaders.
The leaders involved are Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia.
The meeting will take place at the White House.
Azerbaijan and Armenia have been in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region since the late 1980s.
Azerbaijan recaptured Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023, leading many Armenians to flee.
The agreement plans to open a new transit corridor connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan region.
The corridor would include transportation, oil, gas, and communications lines.
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This article reviews past meetings between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. presidents, highlighting significant events and tensions. It discusses meetings with Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Barack Obama, noting how geopolitical issues like Ukraine and cyber interference affected their interactions.
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Putin and Biden met once as presidents in June 2021 in Geneva; they discussed Ukraine and cyberattacks but made no breakthroughs.
Putin and Biden spoke via video in December 2021 and on the phone in February 2022 before contact stopped.
Putin and Trump met six times, with a notable meeting in Helsinki in July 2018 where Trump appeared to accept Putin’s denial of election interference.
Obama met Putin nine times; in 2013, he canceled a visit to Moscow after Russia gave asylum to Edward Snowden.
Tensions grew after Putin's return to power in 2012, with the Kremlin accusing the West of meddling in Russia's domestic affairs.
The Obama administration attempted a "reset" in relations with Russia, symbolized by Hillary Clinton’s presentation of a mistranslated button.
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Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza City, a major city in the Gaza Strip. The plan faces opposition within Israel and from the international community. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that Israel does not intend to keep control of Gaza but plans to hand it over to "Arab forces."
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Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan targeting Gaza City.
The plan includes five key principles: disarming Hamas, retrieving hostages, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, maintaining Israeli security control, and establishing a new civilian administration.
Netanyahu previously said Israel wants to control all of Gaza temporarily.
Reports indicate the military move into Gaza City may not happen immediately.
The plan has faced criticism within Israel and from international leaders.
Netanyahu mentioned handing over Gaza to Arab forces, without specifying which.
There is no clear timeline for the takeover or the future government of Gaza City.
The United Nations estimates that a large part of Gaza is under military zones or evacuation orders.
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A South African court decided that Zambia can take back the body of its former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral. The court's decision came after a dispute between the Zambian government and Lungu's family over burial arrangements in South Africa.
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A South African court ruled in favor of Zambia repatriating Edgar Lungu's body.
Edgar Lungu was Zambia's President from 2015 to 2021.
Lungu passed away in South Africa in June from an undisclosed illness.
Lungu's family wanted to handle the funeral in South Africa, opposing the Zambian government's plan.
The court ordered Lungu's family to hand over the body to the Zambian authorities.
Zambia's government wanted to hold a state funeral for Lungu.
Lungu's family and the Zambian government initially agreed on a state funeral but later disagreed on the details.
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Germany has stopped exporting military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza. This decision comes after Israel announced plans to take over Gaza City, which has been criticized by international groups. Germany's Chancellor emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself but stresses the importance of releasing hostages and achieving a ceasefire.
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Germany has halted military exports to Israel amid conflict over Gaza.
The decision responds to Israel's plan to take over Gaza City.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights the need for hostage release and ceasefire negotiations.
Germany has historically supported Israel due to its postwar foreign policy.
The exact types of military equipment affected are not specified.
The move follows criticism of Israel's plans by the UN and other international groups.
Merz stresses the importance of addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Other European countries have also expressed concerns over Israel's actions.
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Israel’s security cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City, which has led to international criticism. Different countries and leaders have expressed concerns about the humanitarian impact and called for an immediate halt to Israel's actions.
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Israel's plan is to take military control of Gaza City and the entire Gaza Strip.
The UN, UK, Turkiye, China, Australia, and Finland have all expressed concerns about the plan.
The UN says the plan goes against a ruling by the International Court of Justice.
The UK’s Prime Minister called Israel’s escalation in Gaza “wrong” and urged caution.
Turkiye believes the plan aims to forcibly remove Palestinians from their land.
China has called for an immediate stop to Israel’s actions and suggested a ceasefire.
Australia warned that the plan could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israel’s opposition leader criticized the decision to seize Gaza City.
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A new version of "The Naked Gun" movie is in theaters, starring Liam Neeson, and it manages to capture the humor of the original film series. In contrast, "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the 2003 "Freaky Friday," is not as well-received.
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"The Naked Gun" reboot stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the original character.
The movie includes a comical plot involving a bank robbery and a billionaire.
Akiva Schaffer directed and co-wrote the film, which stays true to the original series' humor.
Pamela Anderson plays a crime novelist and love interest in "The Naked Gun."
"Freakier Friday" is a sequel to the 2003 "Freaky Friday" film.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan return to their roles from the previous film.
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Ukrainian soldiers doubt a peaceful end to the conflict with Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a resolution. Trump set a Friday deadline for Russia to make peace, with potential new sanctions if the conflict continues. Heavy fighting persists in Ukraine, with Russia advancing despite diplomatic efforts.
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Ukrainian soldiers doubt a diplomatic end to the conflict with Russia.
President Trump set a Friday deadline for a peace settlement with Russia.
Trump threatened further sanctions and tariffs if Russia didn't move towards peace.
Russia's military continues to advance in Ukraine, causing heavy clashes.
Intense battles occur along a 620-mile front line in Ukraine.
Russia is focusing its attacks on the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine.
U.S.-Russia summit talks raised concerns that Ukraine might be sidelined.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán suggested Europe should lead peace efforts.
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Israel plans to take over Gaza City, which would be a major step in their ongoing conflict with Hamas. The conflict has led to many deaths and major damage in Gaza, and there are concerns for hostages still held there. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to negotiate a ceasefire and release of hostages through mediators.
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Israel announced plans to take control of Gaza City as part of its conflict with Hamas.
The conflict has killed tens of thousands in Gaza and displaced most of its population.
Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are working on a ceasefire that could involve releasing all hostages in exchange for ending the conflict and Israel leaving Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel plans to take control of all Gaza for security reasons but does not plan to keep it permanently.
International criticism has increased, with countries like Britain and Germany urging Israel to reconsider the escalation.
Concerns have been raised that expanding military actions could worsen the humanitarian situation and endanger remaining hostages.
The military's aim is to control Gaza City while providing aid to civilians outside combat zones.
Hamas-led militants began this conflict on October 7, 2023, resulting in numerous casualties and hostages.
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