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An Indian court sentenced Prajwal Revanna, a former member of parliament from Karnataka, to life in prison for raping a domestic staff member. Revanna, part of a well-known political family, was found guilty following allegations that surfaced in 2023 with explicit videos. He plans to appeal the decision.
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Prajwal Revanna is a former Indian MP from Karnataka.
He was sentenced to life in prison for raping a domestic worker.
The allegations came to light in 2023 through videos on social media.
Revanna denied the charges but was found guilty and sentenced.
He is the grandson of former Indian Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.
Revanna left India in April 2024 using a diplomatic passport and was arrested in May after returning from Germany.
He faces additional charges of two more rape cases and one sexual harassment case.
Revanna has expressed intent to appeal the life sentence.
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Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gathered just outside of Rome for a special event during the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV participated in the activities, including an evening vigil and a morning Mass. The event is part of a larger pilgrimage involving millions visiting the Vatican throughout the Holy Year.
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Pope Leo XIV participated in a major event for young Catholics near Rome as part of the 2025 Holy Year.
The event included an evening vigil, an outdoor slumber party, and a morning Mass.
This gathering is a key moment for younger generations of Catholics during the Holy Year.
Hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims set up camps and participated in activities like singing and praying.
The young Catholics traveled from around the world for this special celebration.
Pope Leo XIV arrived at the event by helicopter and toured the crowd in the popemobile.
Officials initially expected 500,000 participants, but the pope suggested numbers might reach 1 million.
An 18-year-old Egyptian woman who was part of the pilgrimage died, and Pope Leo extended his condolences.
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Many students in Gaza are unable to take the important tawjihi exams due to ongoing conflict and unsafe conditions. This situation affects their ability to continue their education and impacts their future opportunities. The Palestinian Ministry of Education has made efforts to hold the exams, but conditions have repeatedly halted their plans.
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The tawjihi is a critical secondary education exam in Palestine that influences future education and career paths.
In Gaza, thousands of students have been unable to take the tawjihi for two years due to unsafe conditions.
Around 31,000 students born in 2006 and about 40,000 students born in 2007 are affected in Gaza.
The Ministry of Education has attempted to conduct the exams but postponed them several times because of the conflict.
Online exams went ahead for some students born in 2005, but many in Gaza are still waiting for their turn.
Gaza students face severe challenges, including schools turning into shelters and damage due to Israeli airstrikes.
Education initiatives have been attempted, with some university education continuing online in Gaza.
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A mother and her two children were shot and killed in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Family and community members gathered in County Clare for their funeral, remembering them and expressing their deep loss. Attendees were encouraged to wear bright colors to honor the family's memory.
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The victims were Vanessa Whyte, a 45-year-old veterinary surgeon, and her children James, 14, and Sara, 13.
The family was murdered by gunfire in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh.
Vanessa's sister, Regina Whyte, spoke about their loss at the funeral in County Clare.
Vanessa was remembered for her honesty and helpfulness in her career as a vet.
James was involved in sports, particularly hurling, and was remembered for his loyalty and kindness.
Sara loved animals and had a gentle and strong spirit, enjoying simple activities like baking and sports.
The local community in Barefield showed support and grief, with many attending the funeral.
Attendees wore bright and cheerful colors to celebrate the lives of Vanessa, James, and Sara.
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Donald Trump has ordered the movement of two U.S. nuclear submarines to regions near Russia. This decision follows a tense exchange with Dmitry Medvedev after peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine stalled. Trump's action appears to be a response to provocative comments from Medvedev.
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Donald Trump ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to move to areas closer to Russia.
The move comes amid stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump and Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev exchanged heated messages on social media.
Trump threatened to impose economic sanctions on Russia if no ceasefire is agreed by August 8.
Medvedev called Trump’s ultimatum a step towards war.
Trump did not specify whether the submarines were nuclear-powered or nuclear-armed.
Trump's move is seen as a rhetorical threat, with existing nuclear submarines already capable of striking Russia.
The action reflects Trump's frustration over the ongoing conflict and lack of progress in negotiations.
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A collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile, caused by a tremor, has left five miners trapped and one dead. The mine operations are halted as rescue teams work to find the miners. Officials are using specialized equipment to locate the miners, who were working at a depth of over 900 meters.
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A mine collapse in Chile killed one miner and trapped five others.
The collapse was triggered by a tremor with a magnitude of 4.2.
Rescue teams, including experienced miners from past rescues, are searching for the trapped miners.
El Teniente is the world's largest underground copper mine, located about 100 kilometers south of Santiago.
Operations at the mine have stopped temporarily due to the rescue efforts.
The mine has over 4,500 kilometers of underground tunnels and began operations in the early 1900s.
Last year, the El Teniente mine produced 356,000 tonnes of copper, nearly 7% of Chile's total output.
Chile is the largest copper producer globally, accounting for about a quarter of the world's supply.
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Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia have resulted in three deaths and several injuries. The strikes also caused fires at a central oil refinery and other facilities. Both countries continue military actions while diplomatic talks are suggested as a possible solution.
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Ukrainian drones killed at least three people and injured two others in western Russia.
A woman died in the Penza region, and two people were hurt in the same attack.
An elderly man died in the Samara region after debris from a drone caused his house to catch fire.
In the Rostov region, a guard was killed, and a fire broke out at an industrial site after a drone strike.
Fires were reported at the Ryazan oil refinery and Annanefteprodukt oil storage after an attack.
Ukraine's SBU intelligence agency said it targeted a Russian military airfield and factory with drones.
Russia reported it had downed 338 Ukrainian drones overnight and claimed control of almost 20% of Ukraine.
Diplomatic efforts, including potential U.S. intervention, are underway to seek a truce.
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SpaceX successfully delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station, completing the trip in 15 hours. The new crew will stay on the station for at least six months, taking over from the previous astronauts. SpaceX plans to return the outgoing crew as early as Wednesday.
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SpaceX launched a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station in 15 hours.
The astronauts are from the United States, Russia, and Japan.
The mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
The astronauts will stay at the station for at least six months.
The outgoing crew has been at the space station since March.
The current mission includes NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan’s Kimiya Yui, and Russia’s Oleg Platonov.
The space station's population is temporarily increased to 11 with the new arrivals.
The fastest recorded trip to the space station remains held by the Russians at three hours.
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The Chincoteague wild ponies swam across the Assateague Channel in Virginia for the 100th year. This event is part of an annual tradition managed by the Chincoteague Fire Department, which also includes auctioning some ponies.
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The wild pony swim has taken place 100 times since starting in 1925.
The event occurs at the Assateague Channel in Virginia.
"Saltwater Cowboys" round up the ponies, who then swim across the channel.
The Chincoteague Fire Department hosts and manages the event.
Some ponies are sold at auction after the swim.
Money raised from auctions helps control the herd size.
Ponies primarily live on Assateague Island most of the year.
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India is removing citizenship from Bengali Muslims, detaining them, and sending them to Bangladesh. This action has expanded across India, reportedly fueled by certain political narratives and media portrayals.
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India is taking away citizenship from Bengali Muslims.
Those affected are being detained and sent to Bangladesh.
This initiative is spreading throughout India.
The approach is linked to narratives from the ruling BJP party.
Some media outlets have portrayed Muslims negatively, influencing public opinion.
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A 76-year-old man named Jon Ruben appeared in court in Leicester over charges connected to sweets allegedly laced with sedatives at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Eight children and one adult fell ill but have since been discharged from the hospital. Ruben is charged with willfully harming three boys and will next appear in court on August 29.
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Jon Ruben, 76, appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court.
He is charged with giving sedative-laced sweets linked to the illness of eight children and one adult.
All affected individuals from the summer camp have been discharged from the hospital.
Ruben faces three counts of wilful ill-treatment of a child concerning three boys.
The alleged incident occurred between July 25 and July 29 at Stathern Lodge, Stathern.
Ruben did not indicate any pleas during the court appearance.
He is remanded in custody until his next court appearance on August 29.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating how the incident was handled by police.
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a break-in at RAF Brize Norton airbase where activists damaged military aircraft. The group responsible, Palestine Action, has been declared a terrorist organization by the UK government following the incident. Multiple arrests and charges have been made in response to the event, and a legal challenge against the group's proscription is set for November.
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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Bedford over the RAF Brize Norton break-in.
The break-in took place in June and caused £7 million in damage to two RAF Voyager planes.
Palestine Action, the group behind the incident, has been banned by the UK government as a terrorist organization.
Counter-terrorism police have arrested seven people in total in relation to the break-in, with four people charged.
A video of the break-in showed activists entering the airbase and damaging aircraft.
The UK government is reviewing security measures at all military bases following the incident.
Weekly protests have occurred against the proscription of Palestine Action, with many arrests reported.
Palestine Action's founder will challenge the group's proscription in a legal case scheduled for November.
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Passengers traveling from the UK through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel Le Shuttle are experiencing long delays. At Dover, travelers face a 90-minute wait at the French border, while delays at Le Shuttle are up to 90 minutes.
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Passengers at the Port of Dover have a 90-minute wait at the French border.
Traffic is heavy in Dover, and officials suggest using the A2 and A20 routes.
P&O Ferries and DFDS plan to depart on time, placing passengers on the next available crossing.
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle travelers face a 60-minute delay at check-in.
An additional 30-minute wait occurs at border control for Le Shuttle travelers.
Services between Folkestone and Calais have delays of up to 90 minutes.
Le Shuttle advises passengers to check in as usual and apologizes for the delays.
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Russia has not officially reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement about moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia. This move was a response to social media posts by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Russian media and experts are treating Trump's announcement as unimportant.
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President Trump announced he ordered two nuclear submarines closer to Russia.
The announcement was a response to social media posts by Dmitry Medvedev.
Russian media and experts view Trump's announcement as insignificant.
There has been no official response from the Russian government.
Trump's move follows a history of unpredictable actions, like with North Korea.
Medvedev's posts referenced the "Dead Hand," a Soviet-era nuclear system.
Medvedev, known for anti-Western social media posts, drew Trump's attention.
Trump's reaction was based on Medvedev's nuclear-related comments on social media.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have agreed on an economic cooperation framework as part of their peace deal. This framework focuses on areas like energy, infrastructure, and minerals. The agreement also involves plans to ensure that mineral trading does not fund armed groups.
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The DRC and Rwanda agreed on an economic framework as part of a peace deal signed in June.
This framework includes cooperation in areas such as energy, infrastructure, mineral supply chains, national parks, and public health.
Each country retains control over its natural resources and aims to boost their mineral processing abilities.
The deal hopes to attract Western investment in the region's rich mineral resources.
Both countries committed to stopping mineral trade from funding armed groups and aim to develop a strong industrial mining sector.
Specific projects mentioned include the Ruzizi III hydropower project and Lake Kivu methane extraction.
A joint oversight committee between the two nations met to begin implementing the deal.
There is a plan to withdraw Rwandan troops from eastern DRC and monitor this process, although some steps are delayed.
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UNICEF has reported that one in three people in Gaza are not getting enough food, with thousands of children at risk of severe malnutrition. The situation is worsening due to ongoing conflict, with recent reports indicating many deaths from starvation. UNICEF and other organizations have called for immediate international action.
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UNICEF warns that Gaza faces a severe risk of famine.
One in three people in Gaza lacks adequate food.
Over 320,000 children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition.
More than 60,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict began on October 7, 2023.
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reports 162 deaths from starvation, including 92 children.
Israel had previously blocked food aid to Gaza, easing the blockade in late May 2023.
Many civilians have died trying to access aid, according to media reports.
International pressure has led to more aid being allowed into Gaza.
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A 27-year-old man from Swansea, named Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, drowned while saving his two nieces at a waterfall in Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons, in September 2023. An inquest confirmed his death was an accident after he was unable to surface after helping his nieces to safety.
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Mohananeethan Muruganantharajah, aged 27, was from Swansea.
He drowned in a waterfall at Bannau Brycheiniog, also known as the Brecon Beacons, in September 2023.
He was visiting the area with his extended family during a holiday.
His two young nieces got into trouble in the water, and he helped them to safety.
After rescuing his nieces, he was pulled under the water and did not surface.
The coroner recorded his death as an accident.
He was described as a "brother figure" and a "hero" by family and contributors to a fundraising campaign in his memory.
His body was recovered the day following the incident by specialists.
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Mali's former Prime Minister Moussa Mara is charged with undermining the state after posting criticisms of the military government on social media. The charges come after he expressed support for prisoners of conscience and criticized the country's military junta, which took power after coups in 2020 and 2021. Mara, who will stand trial on September 29, faces charges of opposing authority and inciting public disorder as well.
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Moussa Mara, a former Prime Minister of Mali, has been charged with undermining the state.
Mara made social media posts critical of Mali's military government.
He expressed support for prisoners of conscience he visited in July.
Mali's military junta dissolved political parties in May after their takeover in 2020 and 2021.
Mara was questioned about his social media post by the national cybercrime unit.
He faces additional charges of opposing legitimate authority and inciting public disorder.
Mara is scheduled to stand trial on September 29.
Mali's current leader, Gen Assimi Goïta, took power after a coup and was recently given a five-year term by the transitional parliament.
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Storm Floris is expected to hit parts of the UK with strong winds starting Monday. A yellow weather warning is in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and Northern England from 6 AM Monday to 6 AM Tuesday.
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Storm Floris will affect Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the North of England.
Winds are expected to be particularly strong, reaching up to 85 mph on Scottish coastlines and hills.
Elsewhere in the affected areas, gusts could reach between 60 and 70 mph.
A yellow weather warning has been issued from 6:00 AM Monday to 6:00 AM Tuesday.
This is the sixth storm named this season, the first since January.
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Ejae, a singer-songwriter, co-wrote and performed the song "Golden" from the animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," which became Netflix's most-watched animated movie since June. The song reached number one on the Official UK Singles Chart, marking the first time a K-pop single topped the UK chart since 2012. Ejae expressed surprise and honor at the song's success and noted the positive impact of its hopeful message.
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"KPop Demon Hunters" is an animated movie on Netflix, featuring a fictional girl band fighting supernatural threats.
Ejae co-wrote and performed the song "Golden," which became a number one hit on the UK's official singles chart.
This is the first K-pop song to top the UK chart since PSY's "Gangnam Style" in 2012.
"KPop Demon Hunters" was the most-watched movie on Netflix in the UK for two weeks.
Ejae gained nearly 100,000 Instagram followers after the success of "Golden."
The standout song, "Golden," leapt three places to reach the top spot on the chart, overtaking Justin Bieber.
The film's success has sparked interest in K-pop among people who were not previously fans.
"Golden" follows the success of songs like "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from animated soundtracks reaching top chart positions.
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