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NPR reports on the situation at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, where many injured people are brought after seeking food during a violent weekend. Dr. Nick Maynard, a British surgeon, is volunteering at the hospital and shared his experiences.
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Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, is receiving many injured people.
The injuries are occurring as people seek food at distribution sites.
An Israeli strike had hit Khan Younis on May 13.
Dr. Nick Maynard is a British surgeon helping at the hospital.
The story is covered by NPR journalists Sacha Pfeiffer and Christine Arrasmith.
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Belgian authorities questioned two Israeli military members in connection to alleged violations of international law in Gaza. The investigation started after legal complaints were filed by two organizations. The individuals were interrogated and released under a provision that allows Belgium to investigate foreign violations related to international treaties.
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Belgian authorities questioned two Israeli military members for alleged breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
The investigation began after complaints by the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Global Legal Action Network.
The soldiers were questioned under a new Belgian law allowing such investigations if linked to international treaties.
They were released after questioning, and no further information was given about the investigation.
The Hind Rajab Foundation is named after a young Palestinian girl and has filed complaints against Israeli military personnel in multiple countries.
Israel confirmed the questioning of one soldier and one civilian and is communicating with them.
The investigation coincides with international calls to end the conflict in Gaza, citing severe humanitarian issues.
Over two dozen Western countries have called for an immediate ceasefire and the release of captives.
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Belgian police questioned two members of the Israeli army who attended a music festival in Belgium due to claims of breaking international humanitarian law in Gaza. They were released shortly after being questioned. A foundation prompting the investigation stated it aimed for global accountability for alleged war crimes.
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Belgian police questioned two Israeli army members at a music festival because of allegations of international law violations in Gaza.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that one Israeli citizen and one soldier were questioned and then released.
There is some confusion about whether one of the individuals is a civilian or a soldier.
The Hind Rajab Foundation, which campaigns for the arrest of Israeli troops, filed legal complaints that led to the questioning.
This foundation aims to hold Israeli soldiers accountable for alleged war crimes.
Belgian courts can investigate actions abroad if governed by certain international treaties.
The questioned Israelis were released after the interrogation.
Israel claims its military practices follow international law and investigates any allegations of misconduct.
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Two literature experts, Ann Patchett and Maureen Corrigan, shared their book recommendations for summer reading. They discussed a mix of fiction and nonfiction books, offering a variety of stories, from mysteries to true tales, for readers to explore.
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Ann Patchett is an author and owns Parnassus Books in Nashville.
Maureen Corrigan is a professor at Georgetown University and a book critic for NPR’s Fresh Air.
"The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans is a recommended fictional book about an older woman connecting with her community.
"El Dorado Drive" by Megan Abbott is set in Detroit and involves a finance club that is a Ponzi scheme.
"Who is Government?" edited by Michael Lewis is a nonfiction collection about people in government roles.
"Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green discusses the historical and current impact of tuberculosis.
"Mister Dog" by Margaret Wise Brown is a children's book about a self-reliant dog named Crispin's Crispian.
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Hundreds of displaced Sudanese people gathered at Cairo's train station to start a free journey back home to Khartoum. Egypt is paying for these trips following the Sudanese military's recent recapture of Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Sudan has been experiencing civil war since April 2023, leading to widespread displacement.
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Egypt is funding free train journeys from Cairo to Khartoum for displaced Sudanese.
The Sudanese Armed Forces recently regained control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces.
The civil war in Sudan began in April 2023.
Over 40,000 people have died because of the conflict.
An estimated 1.5 million Sudanese refugees have fled to Egypt.
More than 7 million people have been displaced within Sudan.
The journey back includes a train ride to southern Egypt and then ferries and buses into Sudan.
Khartoum, damaged in the fighting, is slowly seeing residents return and markets reopen.
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A 114-year-old marathon runner from India was killed by a speeding car. This incident has renewed discussions about road safety in India, where traffic accidents cause many deaths each year.
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A 114-year-old marathon runner in India died after being hit by a speeding car.
The accident occurred last week.
The man's death has brought attention to road safety issues in India.
Road accidents in India result in over 100,000 deaths each year.
Authorities are focusing on improving traffic safety due to high accident rates.
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Iran will hold talks in Istanbul with European countries about its nuclear program. The discussions aim to address lifting sanctions and ensuring the program remains peaceful. These talks follow recent conflicts involving Israel and the U.S.
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Iran and European nations, specifically Britain, France, and Germany, will discuss Iran's nuclear program in Istanbul, Turkey.
The last similar meeting took place in May, and this will be the first since the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
The talks will include European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and will occur at the deputy ministerial level.
The 2015 nuclear deal put restrictions on Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for easing sanctions, but the U.S. left the agreement in 2018.
Europe might use the "snapback" mechanism to reimpose sanctions if Iran does not follow the deal.
Germany insists Iran must not have nuclear weapons, and the talks aim for a diplomatic solution.
Iran accused European nations of not fulfilling their commitments to the deal and criticized them for supporting U.S. and Israeli military actions.
Iran has increased its uranium enrichment to 60% after the U.S. exited the nuclear deal, while denying any intention to build nuclear weapons.
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Actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," passed away at the age of 54 due to a drowning accident in Costa Rica. He was a Grammy Award-winning artist and had diverse roles in acting, music, and directing.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner died at age 54 in a drowning accident in Costa Rica.
He was best known for playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show."
Warner also appeared in TV shows like "Malcolm & Eddie" and "The Resident."
He won a Grammy in 2015 for a traditional R&B performance and was nominated again in 2023.
Warner acted in plays like "Three Ways Home" and won an NAACP Theater Award.
He played bass guitar and expressed himself through music and poetry.
Warner launched a podcast called "Not All Hood" in 2024.
He directed episodes of popular TV shows and was involved with "The Magic School Bus" as an executive producer.
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A music festival in Italy cancelled a concert by Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, known as a supporter of President Putin, after receiving criticism from human rights groups and Ukrainian officials. Gergiev was supposed to conduct an orchestra at an event near Naples, but the organizers decided to call it off due to backlash over his ties to Russia, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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A music festival in Italy called off a concert featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev.
Gergiev is an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The concert was planned to happen at a former royal palace near Naples.
Gergiev has not performed in Western countries since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Ukraine's government urged the cancellation, calling Gergiev "Putin's mouthpiece."
Other Western venues had previously severed ties with Gergiev due to his stance on the Ukraine war.
Italy's culture minister said the cancellation protected the "values of the free world."
The cancellation happened as Italy hosted meetings to support Ukraine during the war.
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A commercial flight approaching Minot International Airport in North Dakota had to suddenly change its flight path to avoid a military B-52 bomber flying nearby. The pilot of the SkyWest flight took action to prevent a potential collision, and later apologized to passengers, saying they had not been informed about the bomber.
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A SkyWest commercial flight was approaching Minot International Airport when it encountered a B-52 bomber.
The bomber was conducting a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair.
The SkyWest pilot made a sharp maneuver to avoid a potential collision or the turbulent air behind the bomber.
The pilot apologized to passengers, who cheered after the incident.
The Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and the airline are investigating what happened.
The pilot’s explanation was recorded and shared on social media by a passenger.
The airport’s air traffic control does not have radar and uses visual observation.
The bomber flyover coincided with an event at the state fairground, located near the airport.
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A Delta pilot took a sudden turn to avoid a mid-air collision with a U.S. military B-52 bomber while approaching Minot, North Dakota. The plane landed safely and the airline, along with the Federal Aviation Administration, is investigating the incident.
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A Delta flight was traveling from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Minot, North Dakota.
The pilot performed an "aggressive" evasive maneuver to avoid a B-52 bomber.
The maneuver was a sharp right turn that made the aircraft go sideways.
The plane safely landed after being instructed to perform a go-around.
The pilot explained to passengers that he was not warned about the bomber.
SkyWest Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into what happened.
Passengers recorded audio of the incident and shared it on social media.
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At least 49 Palestinians have died due to Israeli attacks in Gaza, including shelling from tanks and air strikes. Thousands of people have been displaced, and there are reports of severe shortages of food and aid in the area.
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Israeli military operations in Gaza have resulted in at least 49 Palestinian deaths.
Tanks entered Deir el-Balah for the first time since October 2023, with reports of houses and mosques being hit.
Thousands of residents were forced to flee to safer areas.
Israeli air strikes in Khan Younis killed at least five people from one family, according to medical sources.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported deaths among people waiting for food.
At least 19 people reportedly died from starvation due to an aid blockade.
The World Food Programme and UN agencies have warned of severe hunger and starvation in Gaza.
A joint statement from 25 countries urged Israel to end the war and follow international law.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," died at age 54 from drowning in Costa Rica. He was swimming when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean, and despite rescue efforts, he was found without vital signs.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor, died at 54 in Costa Rica due to drowning.
The drowning happened on Sunday afternoon at a beach called Playa Cocles.
Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department confirmed the incident.
Warner was swimming when a current pulled him into deeper water.
He was known for playing Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show” for eight seasons.
Warner received an Emmy nomination for his role in the sitcom.
He also appeared on other TV shows like “Malcolm & Eddie” and “The Resident.”
Warner was a Grammy-winning musician and was married with a daughter.
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After Alek Hermon's father suffered a serious brain injury and fell into a coma, Hermon spent many early morning hours in the hospital with a nurse named Ray. After Hermon's father passed away, Ray comforted Hermon, showing sincere kindness during a difficult time.
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Alek Hermon's father was in a coma after a traumatic brain injury in 2019.
Hermon and his family took turns sitting with his father in the intensive care unit.
Hermon covered the early morning shift between 3 and 6 a.m. in the hospital.
A nurse named Ray was present during Hermon's shifts, taking care of his father.
Hermon initially had a low opinion of Ray due to differences in beliefs.
Over time, Hermon began to appreciate Ray’s kindness and interest in his family.
Hermon had to make the decision to take his father off life support after his brain death.
After his father's passing, Ray comforted Hermon by embracing him in the hallway.
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The new book "Nothing More of This Land" by Joseph Lee explores the indigenous history and culture of Martha's Vineyard. The island, known for its tourist appeal, has a deep-rooted connection to the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe, offering insights into their past and present lives.
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Martha's Vineyard is an island seven miles off the coast of Massachusetts.
The island is famous for beaches, cliffs, and being a vacation spot for presidents and wealthy tourists.
Joseph Lee, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag, wrote a book titled "Nothing More of This Land."
The book explores the indigenous heritage of Martha's Vineyard, called Noepe by the Wampanoag tribe.
The Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe has over 1,000 members, but only a small number live on the island today.
Lee's book discusses the balance between tourism and preserving the land's indigenous identity.
Lee shares personal experiences, including interactions with tourists and reflections on his own identity.
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A training jet from the Bangladeshi air force crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least 19 people, including the pilot. The accident also injured 164 people, and 50 individuals, among them children, were hospitalized due to burns. The jet reportedly had a mechanical problem after take-off.
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A Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school in Dhaka.
At least 19 people, including the pilot, died in the crash.
A total of 164 people were hurt, with 50 requiring hospitalization due to burns.
The crash occurred at Milestone School in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Bangladeshi armed forces reported that the jet had a mechanical fault after it took off.
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Pakistani authorities arrested 13 people, including a tribal leader, related to the killing of a couple in Balochistan, after a video of the incident spread widely online. The incident is considered a case of "honour killing," a practice reported in South Asia where individuals are killed due to perceived damage to family or tribal honor.
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13 individuals were arrested in connection with a couple's murder in Balochistan, Pakistan.
The police report names the victims as Bano Bibi and Ehsan Ullah, who were likely killed in May.
"Honour killings" are murders where the victims are perceived to have brought dishonor to their family or community.
Police are seeking more arrests, including Bano's brother, who is suspected and still at large.
Viral videos showed armed men around vehicles as the couple was shot.
The couple was allegedly judged guilty of an "immoral relationship" by a tribal leader before being killed.
In 2024, over 32,000 cases of gender-based violence were reported in Pakistan, with 547 being "honour killings."
Balochistan is a conflict-prone region in Pakistan, with ongoing issues between the government and Baloch separatists.
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People in Gaza are facing severe food shortages and must risk their safety to get food aid from a distribution point. The journey involves dangerous conditions, with Israeli military presence and reports of violence against those seeking aid.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) runs aid distribution points in Gaza.
People often face dangerous conditions, including Israeli military presence, to access aid.
The distribution centre is 1.5 km away from where vehicles can reach, so people must walk the rest of the way.
To secure food, people sometimes wait up to 24 hours in a sandy area known as "al-Joura" for a signal to move.
Israeli military controls the area with tanks, drones, and checkpoints.
There have been reports of violence, including shooting at people waiting for aid.
Reports indicate that Israeli forces killed 34 people waiting for food on July 12.
The distribution process is chaotic, with poor coordination and insufficient food supplies.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 56th anniversary of the first moon landing by visiting a Vatican observatory and speaking with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. At the observatory, which supports scientific study from a faith-based perspective, the Pope looked at telescopes and met with astronomers and students.
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Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican astronomical observatory in Castel Gandolfo.
The visit marked the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
The Vatican Observatory is located in the Pontifical Villas and was founded in 1891.
Pope Leo spoke with astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was part of the 1969 moon landing mission.
The Vatican Observatory has a significant meteorite collection, including pieces from Mars.
Pope Leo has expressed the importance of celestial exploration, linking it with faith-based perspectives.
Previous popes have also communicated with astronauts, including radio messages to space travelers.
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The Syrian government began evacuating Bedouin families trapped in Sweida due to recent fighting between Druze and Bedouin groups. A ceasefire is now in place, and efforts are underway to ensure stability and allow displaced people to return. Talks for a long-term peace are ongoing in Jordan.
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The Syrian government started evacuating around 1,500 Bedouin families from Sweida.
Clashes between Druze and Bedouin fighters recently stopped after a ceasefire was agreed upon.
The violence displaced approximately 128,571 people, according to the U.N.
Syrian Interior Minister emphasized maintaining security and promoting reconciliation.
Hostage negotiations between the two groups fell through, affecting further peace talks.
Israel reportedly conducted airstrikes in the region, though it denied overnight actions.
President Erdogan announced that 2,500 government forces would enter Sweida.
Aid convoys entered the city, but some government aid was turned away.
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