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Israeli forces killed at least 63 people in Gaza shortly after announcing a daily 10-hour pause for allowing humanitarian aid into the area. Despite this, air strikes continued, hitting areas that were meant to be safe. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, with many residents facing severe hunger.
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Israeli forces killed at least 63 people in Gaza during air strikes.
The Israeli military planned daily 10-hour pauses from 10 am to 8 pm in some parts of Gaza for aid deliveries.
Designated aid corridors were meant to be open from 6 am to 11 pm.
Air strikes resumed on the first day of the announced pause.
Gaza's health ministry reported six more deaths due to hunger, increasing the total to 133.
The World Food Programme stated that one in three Gaza residents has gone days without food.
Nearly 500,000 people in Gaza are living in famine-like conditions.
The United Arab Emirates and Jordan have conducted airdrops for aid, but deliveries are unsafe and insufficient.
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A cargo ship named X-Press Pearl sank off the coast of Sri Lanka in 2021, leading to the largest recorded plastic spill, along with other toxic substances. Volunteers have been working to clean up the beaches, but scientists now worry that the remaining plastic may be getting more toxic over time as it absorbs ocean pollution.
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The X-Press Pearl disaster occurred in 2021, causing a large plastic spill off Sri Lanka's coast.
The spill involved billions of tiny plastic pellets called nurdles, along with other harmful chemicals.
The plastic spill caused visible damage, with dead marine life like turtles and dolphins washing up on shores.
Volunteers initially removed large amounts of plastic but now find it harder as the pellets are buried in the sand.
New research suggests these plastic pellets might be becoming more toxic by absorbing pollutants from the ocean.
The disaster began when a leaking container onboard the ship could not be unloaded at ports before reaching Sri Lanka.
The ship caught fire and sank, spilling its cargo and pollutants about nine nautical miles from the coast.
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The United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade deal setting a 15 percent tariff on most goods. This deal avoids a potential trade war that could have impacted global markets. The agreement was finalized after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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The US and EU agreed to a 15 percent tariff on most goods.
The deal prevents a trade war between the US and EU.
The agreement was reached during a meeting in Scotland.
The US originally planned to impose 30 percent tariffs on EU imports.
Trump stated the EU will buy around $750 billion of US energy and increase investments in the US by $600 billion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted the deal helps avoid harm to the German auto industry.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to see more details of the deal.
A separate US-UK trade deal is still partly unfinished.
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The new trade deal between the United States and the European Union involves the EU agreeing to buy $750 billion worth of U.S. energy over three years. This deal aims to reduce the EU's reliance on Russian gas. The specifics on how this increase in imports will happen are still unclear.
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The European Union plans to buy $750 billion of U.S. energy over a three-year period.
This agreement is meant to help the EU reduce its dependence on Russian gas supplies.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the necessity to cut down Russian LNG (liquefied natural gas) imports.
The EU's purchase of U.S. LNG and oil has increased since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European companies are already making deals for future American LNG projects.
The details on how the EU will manage such a large increase in energy imports are not clear.
Current U.S. energy exports to the EU are about $78 billion a year. The new total would be a significant increase even if it includes these existing exports.
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The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement after tense discussions. This deal promises significant investments and tariff revenues, and both sides see it as a win. However, details about the exact nature and timing of investments remain unclear.
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The US and EU finalized a trade deal following weeks of negotiations between top trade officials.
The deal includes expected $90 billion in tariff revenue for the US based on last year's trade numbers.
The EU avoided higher tariffs, agreeing to a rate of 15% instead of the initially threatened 30%.
President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen view the agreement as a success.
The agreement comes before new US-China trade discussions.
President Trump has criticized Europe's trade practices, specifically citing a trade deficit.
The EU plans to make its trade relationship with the US more balanced and sustainable.
The deal highlights President Trump’s focus on revising international trade practices.
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The people in Gaza are facing food shortages because Israel has been blocking essential supplies and carrying out continuous attacks. Experts warn that this situation can significantly harm the long-term health of Gaza's residents.
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Gaza is experiencing food shortages.
Israel has blocked important supplies from reaching Gaza for months.
Continuous attacks by Israel have contributed to the crisis.
Health experts predict long-term health problems for the people of Gaza.
Dr. Nick Maynard worked as a surgeon in Gaza with Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan treats severe malnutrition in Gaza.
Alex de Waal, from the World Peace Foundation, studies and writes about famines.
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The United States and the European Union have agreed on a trade deal that imposes a 15% tariff on all EU goods imported to the US. This deal, made between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also involves the EU increasing its investment in the US and purchasing American military and energy products.
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The US and EU agreed to a trade deal with a 15% tariff on EU goods.
The deal ended a standoff and avoided a threatened 30% tariff by the US.
The EU will open its market to some US products with zero tariffs.
The EU agreed to invest $600 billion in the US and purchase American military and energy products.
The agreement is part of Trump’s effort to reduce the US trade deficit.
The US maintains a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum globally.
Last year, EU-US trade in goods totaled about $975.9 billion.
The deal aims to strengthen trade ties between the EU and US, covering nearly a third of global trade.
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Syria will hold parliamentary elections from September 15 to 20. These will be the first elections since the former leader, Bashar al-Assad, was ousted. A new interim government is managing the country's transition.
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Syria will hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20.
Elections are the first since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
One-third of the 210 parliamentary seats will be appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The remaining seats will be elected through an electoral college in each province.
A temporary constitution creates an interim parliament until a permanent one is established.
Recent sectarian violence in Suwayda has escalated tensions in Syria.
Fighting involved armed Bedouin clans and the Druze religious minority.
Israel conducted air strikes on Syrian government forces, citing defending the Druze community.
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England won the Euro 2025 women's soccer championship by beating Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout, successfully defending their title. The match in Basel, Switzerland, ended 1-1 after extra time before Chloe Kelly scored the decisive penalty.
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England won the Euro 2025 by defeating Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout.
The match took place in Basel, Switzerland, and ended 1-1 after extra time.
Spain scored first with a goal from Mariona Caldentey in the 25th minute.
England's Alessia Russo equalized in the 57th minute with a header.
Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England.
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton saved two Spanish penalties.
This final was the first since 1984 to be decided by a penalty shootout.
Spain dominated ball possession but couldn't secure a win.
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Tom Lehrer, a well-known musical satirist famous in the 1950s and 1960s, passed away at 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was recognized for his comedic songs on serious topics like politics and pollution. Besides his music career, Lehrer was also a math teacher and focused on teaching later in his life.
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Tom Lehrer was a musical satirist and math teacher.
He died at 97 in his Cambridge, Massachusetts home.
Lehrer became famous in the 1950s and 60s for his funny songs about serious issues.
His work included topics like politics, nuclear threats, and pollution.
He wrote his first recorded song at 17 while studying at Harvard.
NBC used his songs in a 1960s satirical show called "That Was The Week That Was."
He stopped performing publicly in the 1970s and dedicated himself to teaching.
Lehrer taught at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and split his time between there and Cambridge.
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A passenger train in southern Germany went off the tracks, resulting in at least three deaths and several serious injuries. The crash happened near Riedlingen, west of Munich, and officials are investigating if heavy rains and potential landslides played a role.
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A train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people.
The crash occurred near Riedlingen, about 98 miles west of Munich.
Around 100 passengers were on the train when at least two carriages left the tracks.
The accident happened at around 6:10 p.m., local time.
Officials are investigating if heavy rains and possible landslides caused the accident.
Photos showed part of the train on its side, with rescue teams on site.
Germany's main railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, is working with investigators.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed condolences for the victims' families.
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Syria will hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20 under its new leadership. This will be the first election since the fall of the former president, Bashar Assad. One-third of the seats will be appointed by the interim president, and the rest will be elected.
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Syria plans parliamentary elections from September 15 to 20.
These are the first elections since former President Bashar Assad was ousted.
Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the 210 parliamentary seats.
The remaining seats will be filled through elections in each province.
A temporary constitution is in place until a permanent one is adopted.
Recent sectarian violence in Sweida killed hundreds, involving Druze and Bedouin clans.
Syrian government forces and Israel have also been involved in the conflict.
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A police officer was killed and 14 fighters were detained after a gunfight in Baghdad, Iraq, involving fighters from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). The clash happened when PMF members stormed a Ministry of Agriculture building during the appointment of a new director, prompting a police response.
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The incident took place in Baghdad's Karkh district.
The Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) is a group of paramilitary factions linked to Iran and officially part of Iraq’s armed forces.
The PMF fighters disrupted an official meeting at the Ministry of Agriculture.
A police officer was killed, and nine were injured during the gun battle.
A gunman from the PMF was killed and six others wounded.
The fighters detained belonged to PMF brigades 45 and 46, connected to Kataib Hezbollah.
Iraq’s Prime Minister ordered an investigation into the event.
The PMF's involvement in Iraqi politics and such incidents raises concerns about Iraq's security stability.
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In Scotland on Sunday, a trade deal was announced between the United States, represented by Donald Trump, and the European Union. The deal includes a 15% tax on most goods from the EU entering the U.S., while a higher 50% tax on steel and aluminum will continue.
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The trade deal was announced in Scotland on a Sunday.
The United States and the European Union are the two parties involved in the deal.
There will be a 15% tariff on most goods the EU exports to the U.S.
The 50% tariff on EU steel and aluminum entering the U.S. will stay the same.
Donald Trump represented the United States in the announcement.
Lisa Desjardins spoke with David Lynch to provide more details on the deal.
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Growing concern about hunger in Gaza has led to Israel's military scheduling daily breaks in fighting in three parts of the area. Efforts to deliver food to the region have restarted, although some groups warn that the method used can be risky.
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There is increasing concern internationally about starving people in Gaza.
Israel's military has decided to pause its military actions daily in three areas of Gaza.
These pauses will continue until further notice.
Nearby countries have started to deliver food by air to Gaza again.
Aid organizations warn that air-dropping food can be dangerous.
Gerry Shih from The Washington Post shared insights on the situation.
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In recent months, there have been photos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making arrests while dressed in regular clothes and wearing masks. Some people have also been arrested for pretending to be ICE officers and committing crimes like assaults and robberies.
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ICE agents have been seen making arrests in public while wearing casual clothes and face masks.
Some people have posed as ICE officers to carry out illegal activities.
These impostors have been involved in assaults and robberies.
There have been reports of several such arrests.
Jose Olivares, a freelance investigative journalist, talked with Lisa Desjardins about this issue.
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Members of the USA Swimming team are recovering from a stomach illness while competing in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Some team members missed races due to this illness, which is often known as a stomach bug. Despite the challenges, the team continues to compete and has won medals in several events.
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USA Swimming team members are dealing with acute gastroenteritis, a common illness with symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
The illness, also called a stomach bug, can result from viruses, bacteria, parasites, or contaminated food or water.
A spokesperson stated that the team's medical staff is helping those affected with recovery and prevention.
The type of gastroenteritis affecting the team is not specified.
Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske skipped an event to save energy for another race.
Team members Claire Weinstein, Kate Douglass, Erin Gemmell, and Simone Manuel earned a silver medal in the women's 4x100m freestyle relay.
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400m freestyle, and the men's team won a bronze medal in their relay event.
The World Aquatics Championships will run until August 3.
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There is strong international pressure to deliver food and medical aid to Gaza, where a deepening hunger crisis is affecting residents. Doctors warn that the ongoing malnutrition is causing lasting health damage to children.
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Gaza is experiencing a severe hunger crisis.
There is international pressure to send food and medical aid to the area.
Malnutrition is causing lasting health problems for children in Gaza.
Doctors say even if more aid is provided now, some health damage to children may be irreversible.
The situation has led to widespread concern from global humanitarian organizations.
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Jordan and the UAE delivered aid to Gaza after Israel began a "tactical pause" in military operations, allowing limited aid access to address the humanitarian crisis. Despite these efforts, conflict continues with reports of casualties near aid routes and airstrikes in designated safe areas.
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Jordan and the UAE dropped 25 tonnes of aid into Gaza on Sunday.
Israel paused military operations for 10 hours daily in certain areas to permit aid deliveries.
A truck convoy carrying aid entered Gaza from Egypt, with another expected from Jordan.
Nine people were reported killed and 54 injured near an aid route in central Gaza.
An airstrike occurred in a residential area shortly after a designated pause began.
The UN reports that one-third of Gaza's population sometimes goes days without eating.
Over 100 people have died from malnutrition in recent days, according to local health officials.
International pressure is increasing on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza.
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