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Drone attacks from both Russia and Ukraine occurred shortly after ceasefire talks in Istanbul, resulting in fatalities in both countries. The talks did not yield significant progress towards ending the conflict, but both sides agreed on a prisoner swap.
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Drone strikes after ceasefire talks killed two people in Russia and three in Ukraine.
A strike in Ukraine's Kharkiv region left three people dead and others injured in Cherkasy and Zaporizhzhia.
An attack damaged the UNESCO heritage site Pryvoz market in Odesa, causing fires.
Russia reported two deaths and 11 injuries in Sochi from a Ukrainian drone strike.
The ceasefire talks in Istanbul lasted about an hour, with no major outcomes to end the conflict.
Both countries agreed to exchange 1,200 prisoners of war.
Russia offered to return 3,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Zelensky wants a meeting with Russian President Putin, but Russia says more preparation is needed.
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A trade deal worth £6 billion has been signed between the UK and India. This agreement aims to make it cheaper for the UK to export cars and whisky to India and for India to export textiles and jewelry to the UK.
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The UK and India signed a trade deal valued at £6 billion.
Under this deal, exporting UK cars and whisky to India will be less expensive.
Indian textiles and jewelry will become cheaper to export to the UK.
The agreement is intended to boost trade between the two countries.
The trade deal marks a strengthening of economic ties between the UK and India.
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France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, a U.S. conservative commentator. They are asking for damages after Owens spread claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man. The Macrons have tried unsuccessfully to correct these claims for about a year before turning to legal action.
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Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have been married since 2007. Emmanuel has been the President of France since 2017.
The lawsuit was filed in a Delaware court and comes after repeated attempts to get Owens to stop spreading false claims.
Candace Owens has a significant online following with about 4.5 million YouTube subscribers.
Owens called the lawsuit a public relations move and repeated her claims about Brigitte Macron.
The Macrons' lawyer presented evidence that Brigitte has always been female.
Similar conspiracy theories have circulated in France, falsely claiming Brigitte was born as a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux.
Brigitte and her brother previously won a defamation case in France, but an appeals court overturned the ruling. They are appealing to a higher court.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron met when she was his high school teacher, and they later married after she divorced her first husband.
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Saudi Arabia has committed to investing $3 billion in Syria for real estate and infrastructure projects. This investment is part of a larger $6.4 billion deal to support Syria's recovery from a long civil war. Alongside this, Saudi and Qatari efforts include settling Syria's debt to the World Bank.
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Saudi Arabia plans to invest about $3 billion in Syria for real estate and infrastructure.
This investment is part of a $6.4 billion deal announced at a conference in Damascus.
Saudi Arabia supports the new Syrian government that took power after the previous leader, Bashar al-Assad, was removed in December.
A business forum in Damascus aimed to explore cooperation and sign new agreements for sustainable development.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to pay off Syria's $15 million debt to the World Bank.
The United States has recently removed sanctions on Syria to help its reintegration into the global economy.
Ongoing violence in Syria includes recent clashes in Suwayda province, involving the Druze and Bedouin groups.
A ceasefire, brokered by the US, is currently holding in southern Syria, allowing for the evacuation of Bedouin families.
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Fighting broke out between Thailand and Cambodia at the border, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 Thai nationals. The conflict, which includes accusations of attacks and military actions from both sides, stems from a long-standing border dispute and recent tensions. Both countries blame each other for the escalation, and there are calls for peaceful resolution.
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Thailand and Cambodia are experiencing a conflict at their border, with both sides blaming each other.
At least 12 Thai people, mostly civilians, were reported killed.
The exact number of casualties on the Cambodian side is not known.
Accusations include Cambodia using rockets and Thailand conducting air strikes.
The border dispute dates back over a century, intensified by a past disagreement over a historic temple.
Recent tension increased after a Cambodian soldier was killed in May, leading to trade restrictions and increased troop presence.
Both countries presented different accounts of how the recent fighting began.
Leaders from both Thailand and Cambodia express a desire to resolve the situation peacefully but acknowledge the situation is sensitive.
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Michelle Agyemang, a 19-year-old football player for England, scored a critical goal in the 96th minute against Italy, helping her team reach the UEFA Women's Euro semifinal. She has become a standout player in the tournament, known for her ability to score important goals despite being new to the international scene.
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Michelle Agyemang is 19 years old and plays for the England women's national football team.
She scored a 96th-minute goal against Italy, securing a place in the UEFA Women's Euro semifinal for England.
Agyemang is known for making significant impacts as a substitute, having scored important goals in two matches within five days.
She has made three international goals in four matches since her debut in April.
Before joining the national team, she was a ball girl at Wembley Stadium.
Agyemang is of Ghanaian descent and is the youngest player on England's Euro 2025 squad.
She was a "wild card" selection for the team, meaning she was an unexpected but potentially impactful choice.
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The UK and India have signed a trade deal to make buying and selling goods and services between the two countries cheaper and easier. The agreement includes reducing taxes on many items like clothing, cars, and drinks. The deal is expected to increase trade and benefit the economies of both countries over time, but it will not start for about a year.
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The UK has lowered taxes on goods imported from India, including clothing, footwear, food, jewellery, and some cars.
India has lowered taxes on UK imports, such as cosmetics, whisky, gin, high-value cars, and food items.
UK businesses will be able to compete for more services contracts in India.
The trade deal could increase the UK-India trade by £25.5 billion a year by 2040.
It could boost the UK economy by £4.8 billion over time.
The agreement follows lengthy negotiations and is the third-largest trade deal for the UK after deals with Australia and Japan.
Trade between the UK and India totaled £42 billion last year.
The deal does not come into effect immediately and may take up to a year to start.
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Journalists in Gaza are struggling to find food and are facing the same difficult conditions as the people they are reporting on. Major news organizations like BBC News, AFP, AP, and Reuters are urging for better access to food and support for these journalists. This comes amidst wider concerns about mass starvation in Gaza, worsened by an ongoing blockade.
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Journalists in Gaza are having trouble feeding themselves and their families.
BBC News, AFP, AP, and Reuters have released a joint statement highlighting this issue.
Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza, so international media relies on local reporters.
Over 100 aid and human rights groups warn of mass starvation in Gaza.
Israel controls the entry of supplies into Gaza and has accused charities of spreading propaganda.
Since a blockade in March, food and medicine shortages have worsened, despite a partial lifting.
The World Health Organization reports that around a quarter of Gaza's population faces severe food shortages.
The head of WHO describes the situation in Gaza as largely caused by the blockade.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine plans to introduce a new anti-corruption bill to Parliament following criticism of recent changes to corruption laws. The changes had sparked public protests and received negative feedback from the European Union, which is concerned about the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts.
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Zelenskyy announced a new anti-corruption bill will be sent to Parliament to address public protests and EU criticism.
Recent changes to corruption laws were criticized for potentially reducing the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
Public demonstrations against the law are the first major protests since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
Zelenskyy stated the new bill aims to enhance legal systems and keep anti-corruption bodies independent.
There is uncertainty about whether Zelenskyy will revoke the earlier law that was criticized.
Fighting corruption is crucial for Ukraine’s hopes to join the European Union and receive Western aid.
Zelenskyy met with leaders of key anti-corruption and security agencies for recommendations on improving the law.
Meanwhile, Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, causing casualties and damage.
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Two Palestinian teenagers were killed by Israeli forces in al-Khader, south of Bethlehem, and their bodies were withheld. The incident is part of ongoing violence in the West Bank, where Israeli forces have conducted multiple raids and arrests. Violence and tensions have increased significantly in the area since October 2023.
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Two Palestinian teenagers were shot and killed by Israeli forces in al-Khader.
The teenagers were 15-year-old Ahmad Ashira al-Salah and 17-year-old Muhammad Alian Issa.
Israeli forces withheld the bodies of the teenagers and injured two more children during the incident.
At least 25 Palestinians were arrested in different locations across the West Bank by Israeli forces.
Since October 7, 2023, at least 948 Palestinians, including 204 children, have been killed in the West Bank.
Israeli settler violence has been reported more than 2,200 times, leading to over 5,200 Palestinian injuries within a set period.
Almost 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced due to Israeli military actions, violence by settlers, or home demolitions.
Israel’s parliament approved a symbolic, non-binding measure for the annexation of the West Bank.
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Fighting broke out on the Thai-Cambodian border, resulting in at least 11 civilian and one soldier deaths on the Thai side. Both countries exchanged blame, leading to a closure of land border crossings, and diplomatic tensions have escalated with both nations lowering diplomatic ties.
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At least 11 civilians and one soldier died on the Thailand side of the border fighting.
Violence increased due to both countries exchanging gunfire on Thursday.
Thailand has closed all land border crossings with Cambodia.
The dispute started after a confrontation in May that killed a Cambodian soldier.
Thai forces launched air attacks, and Cambodia reported bombings near a historic temple.
Fighting occurred in at least six different areas, according to a Thai official.
Cambodia expelled the Thai ambassador and recalled its staff; Thailand also downgraded relations.
An unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly seen before Thai soldiers spotted Cambodian soldiers.
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China is making the least expensive electric cars globally, which Europe needs to help reach climate goals. However, importing these cars might negatively impact European carmakers. Additionally, President Trump is working to lower interest rates in the US, which could affect inflation and global economies. In Pakistan, only a small portion of the population pays taxes, posing challenges for the government to meet IMF requirements and avoid protests.
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China produces the cheapest electric vehicles in the world.
Europe requires these affordable electric vehicles to meet climate goals.
Importing these vehicles could harm European car manufacturers.
President Trump is attempting to lower interest rates in the US.
Lower interest rates could potentially lead to increased inflation in the US.
Only five million people out of 240 million in Pakistan pay taxes.
Pakistan's government faces pressure to improve the tax system to satisfy the IMF.
The government risks protests if the tax system does not improve and meet IMF demands.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and top European Union officials discussed making strategic choices in light of current global issues during a summit in Beijing. They marked 50 years of diplomatic relations amid ongoing disagreements, and planned to sign an agreement on climate change and carbon emissions.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa in Beijing.
The summit was the first in-person meeting between Chinese and EU leaders since 2023.
The meeting marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and the EU.
Key topics included global challenges and strategic decisions.
There are disagreements between the EU and China, including trade deficits and China's support for Russia.
The EU and China are expected to sign a climate change and carbon emissions agreement.
Chinese media sees the summit as an opportunity to improve China-EU relations.
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Famine is occurring in Gaza, impacting people's daily lives as food supplies are scarce. The region once known for growing its own food now faces empty markets, and even wealthy individuals cannot purchase basic necessities.
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Famine is present in Gaza, not just a future concern.
Many children in Gaza are experiencing hunger and lack basic food options.
Food markets and shops in Gaza are empty or destroyed, leaving no supplies available.
Gaza previously exported fruits and vegetables and was known for affordable food prices.
Basic foods like bread and rice are not available, even if people have money.
Local food production in Gaza, including dairy, has been severely disrupted.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza is a barrier to accessing food and supplies.
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A Russian passenger plane crashed in the eastern part of the country near the town of Tynda, with no survivors reported. The An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara airline, lost contact with air traffic control before it crashed.
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A Russian An-24 plane crashed in the east of Russia near Tynda.
The crash left no survivors, based on preliminary information.
There were about 40 to 50 people on the plane, including passengers and crew.
The plane was operated by Angara, a Siberian airline.
The crash site was found in Russia's Amur region.
Possible causes for the crash considered are crew error and poor visibility.
The Amur region is located near the border with China.
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Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed in a disputed border area, resulting in at least nine deaths. This conflict arose due to a disagreement over the exact boundary between the two countries.
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Thai and Cambodian soldiers were involved in a fight along their shared border.
The clash occurred due to a disagreement over the border's location.
Thailand reports that at least nine people have died from this conflict.
The conflict happened in a disputed area between Thailand and Cambodia.
The event was reported on July 24, 2025, and further details are expected later.
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A new HBO documentary called "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" explores the life and career of musician Billy Joel. It focuses on his songwriting, piano playing, and live performances, and includes insights from his personal life, with participation from his former wives. The documentary presents a mix of personal insights and a deeper understanding of his music career.
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HBO released a two-part documentary about Billy Joel titled "Billy Joel: And So It Goes."
The documentary is directed and produced by Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin.
It covers Billy Joel's personal life and career, including his influence and music style.
Billy Joel cooperated with the documentary, and his four former wives participated in it.
Themes in the documentary include Joel's struggles with drinking and personal relationships.
The focus is on Joel's strengths in songwriting, piano playing, and performing live.
The documentary highlights his energetic and playful stage presence during the '70s, '80s, and early '90s.
Joel's early music career included challenges, such as his first album being poorly produced.
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The European Union and China will hold a one-day summit in Beijing to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, with discussions expected on trade tensions and the Russia-Ukraine war. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, plan to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade disputes and China's relationship with Russia.
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The EU-China summit in Beijing marks 50 years of diplomatic relations.
The meeting, initially planned for two days, was shortened to one day by China.
Trade disagreements include issues over market access and rare earth elements.
Geopolitical tensions include Russia's war in Ukraine, with China's ties to Russia being significant for the EU.
EU officials will discuss these issues with Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders.
China denies accusations of supporting Russia's war and focuses on peace negotiations.
The EU recently sanctioned Chinese entities for their alleged support of Russia's war efforts.
The summit aims to have open dialogues on important issues, according to EU leaders.
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A new study found that diet, not a lack of exercise, is the main reason for obesity. Researchers discovered that people in different countries burn similar amounts of calories each day, regardless of their activity levels.
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A study was published in the journal PNAS by a team led by Herman Pontzer.
The team compared how many calories people from various countries burn daily.
They studied people from 34 countries, with varying lifestyles from active farmers to sedentary office workers.
The study found calorie burning was similar across different groups despite different activity levels.
The findings suggest diet, not exercise, is the main cause of obesity.
Over 4,200 adult men and women participated in the study.
Researchers used special water with isotopes to measure energy expenditure.
Previous beliefs suggested more sedentary lifestyles in developed countries led to obesity, but the study challenges this idea.
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David Nayfeld, a professional chef, enjoys cooking with his daughter Helena, finding it a meaningful way to connect with her. He wrote a cookbook, "Dad, What's for Dinner?", to share family-friendly recipes and tips on cooking with kids. The book includes various recipes, not just traditional "kid food," and is aimed at building kids' confidence and adventurous eating habits.
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David Nayfeld is a professional chef who wrote a cookbook called "Dad, What's for Dinner?".
The book was published in May and includes recipes suited for families.
Each recipe has a "mess rating" from 1 to 4 and is categorized as a "meltdown meal," a weeknight meal, or project cooking.
Nayfeld aims to encourage confident and adventurous eaters with dishes like shrimp fra diavolo.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow wrote the foreword to the cookbook.
Nayfeld shares tips on safely involving kids of different ages in cooking tasks.
He discusses the importance of making cooking with kids an enjoyable experience despite the potential mess.
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