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Gisèle Pelicot, a French woman, was awarded France's highest honor, the Legion of Honour, for her bravery in publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial. She chose to reveal her identity during the trial against her husband, leading to his conviction and a prison sentence.
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Gisèle Pelicot received France's highest honor, the Legion of Honour.
She waived her right to anonymity during a trial where her husband was charged.
Her husband, Dominique Pelicot, was found guilty of aggravated rape.
Dominique received a 20-year prison sentence after confessing to his crimes.
About 50 men were involved in the crimes against Gisèle while she was drugged.
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Gisèle for her courage and inspiration.
Gisèle plans to release a memoir about her experiences early next year.
She wants her actions to empower other women who have faced similar situations.
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Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's former president, passed away at the age of 82 in London while receiving medical care. He was Nigeria's leader twice, first as a military head of state and then as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023. Buhari was the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria.
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Muhammadu Buhari served as Nigeria's president twice, first as a military leader and then through democratic election.
He became Nigeria's president in 2015 after winning the election on his fourth attempt.
Buhari was the first opposition candidate in Nigeria to win a presidential election.
He died in London at 82 years old, where he had been getting medical treatment.
Buhari was in office until 2023, when Bola Tinubu succeeded him.
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and one of the largest economies on the continent.
During Buhari's presidency, Nigeria faced challenges like extremist violence, economic troubles, and widespread corruption.
Buhari's body will be brought back to Nigeria, and the country will observe a mourning period with flags at half-staff.
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Ukraine's security services say two Russian agents were killed after a Ukrainian intelligence officer, Col Ivan Voronych, was shot in Kyiv. The agents, reportedly involved in the officer's death, were located and killed after allegedly resisting arrest.
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Ukrainian officer Ivan Voronych was shot in a Kyiv car park on July 10.
Two agents working for Russia's FSB were reportedly killed after resisting arrest on Sunday.
The agents were said to be citizens of a foreign country, but no further details were provided.
CCTV footage confirmed by Reuters showed Voronych being approached by an attacker.
The agents had allegedly been following Voronych and found a pistol at a hideout.
The SBU, Ukraine's security service, is responsible for internal security and has been active in operations inside Russia.
Ukraine recently faced a large Russian air attack, and civilian casualties are at a high.
Fighting continues, with Russia making slow gains in eastern Ukraine.
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Attacks by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the occupied West Bank have increased, resulting in the deaths of many Palestinians. Recently, the killing of a young American Palestinian by settlers and ongoing violence in the West Bank have attracted attention.
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177 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank this year, according to a Palestinian journalist database.
A 20-year-old American Palestinian, Sayfollah Musallet, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers.
Eight other Palestinians were killed in a recent week due to settler attacks and Israeli military actions.
Among those eight, the victims included a child and individuals like Wissam Ghassan Ishtiyeh and Qusay Nasser Nassar.
Israeli authorities have detained the bodies of some killed individuals.
Ahmad Nafeth Gabriel al-Awiwi died from injuries sustained six months ago during an Israeli raid.
Iyad Abdel-Moati Iyad Shalakhti, aged 12, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Israeli forces.
Eyewitnesses reported that the violence involved both live ammunition and targeted raids.
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At least 30 people, including six children, died in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Sunday. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to discussions about a ceasefire, but no agreement has been reached. The war has resulted in significant casualties, exceeding 58,000 Palestinian deaths over 21 months.
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least 30 people, including six children, on Sunday.
The overall Palestinian death toll in the conflict has surpassed 58,000 after 21 months of fighting.
Israel and Hamas are involved in indirect talks to stop the war and release Israeli hostages, but no progress has been made.
A key issue in the talks is the deployment of Israeli troops during a possible ceasefire.
An Israeli military strike aimed at a militant accidentally hit a water collection point, killing civilians, including children.
In a separate incident, 11 people died in central Gaza City, and around 30 were injured following an Israeli strike.
Gaza's Health Ministry reports that more than half of the 58,000 deaths are women and children.
Funerals were held in the West Bank for two Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers, including a Palestinian-American.
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In Gaza, at least 10 Palestinians, including six children, were killed at a water collection point as shortages of food and water worsen. Israeli military actions targeting residential areas have resulted in numerous deaths, and aid distribution is hindered, leading to increased hunger and malnutrition.
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At least 10 Palestinians, including 6 children, died at a water collection point in central Gaza.
Israeli forces killed at least 59 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, targeting residential and displacement areas.
A severe water crisis is affecting Gaza, with most available water contaminated and unsafe for drinking.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by Israel and the United States, reports 110 deaths on Saturday, including 34 at a food distribution site.
Nearly 800 Palestinians have died since May when the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began distributing food parcels.
Reports indicate that 67 children have died from hunger in Gaza since October 2023.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reports a sharp increase in malnutrition due to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Israeli military strikes continue to affect various areas in Gaza, with many casualties reported.
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Thousands of medical students in South Korea will return to classes after a 17-month boycott. They had stopped attending classes to protest government plans to increase medical school admissions. The Korean Medical Association confirmed the end of the boycott and plans to work with the government to improve medical education.
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Medical students stopped classes for 17 months in South Korea.
The boycott was in response to government plans to add more medical students.
Students were concerned that more students would lower education quality.
The Korean Medical Association announced the end of the boycott.
No exact date for the return to classes has been given yet.
The government aims to restore the academic calendar and improve training.
Originally, the government planned to increase medical student admissions from 3,000 to 5,000 per year.
8,305 students will need to repeat their academic year as per the education ministry.
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China may respond to Taiwan's recent military exercises with concern or increased military activities. Experts suggest that these drills could lead to heightened tensions between China and Taiwan.
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Taiwan recently conducted large-scale military exercises.
These exercises are likely to draw attention from China.
China sees Taiwan as part of its territory and closely monitors its activities.
Experts believe China might increase its military presence near Taiwan as a response.
The situation could raise tensions between the two regions.
Yun Sun from the Stimson Center provided insights on China's likely reactions.
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Israeli air raids in the Gaza Strip killed more than 30 people, including six children, as reported by Palestinian Civil Defence. Attacks targeted areas such as the Nuseirat refugee camp and a water distribution point, causing multiple deaths and injuries.
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Israeli air raids killed more than 30 people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian Civil Defence.
At least ten people died near a water distribution point, including six children.
Eight people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City, with injuries reported.
An attack near the Nuseirat refugee camp caused ten deaths and several injuries.
An Israeli drone strike hit a water distribution area, killing eight, including children.
Three people died after Israeli jets targeted a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi.
On Saturday, at least 110 Palestinians were killed across Gaza, including 34 near a food distribution site.
Gaza's Ministry of Health reports 57,882 people have died and 138,095 have been wounded in the conflict.
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An Israeli air strike in central Gaza killed ten people, including six children, while they were waiting to fill water containers. The incident happened in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp, with more casualties reported in separate attacks throughout Gaza.
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Ten people, including six children, died in an Israeli air strike in central Gaza.
The strike occurred at a water distribution point where people were queuing.
The injured were treated at Nuseirat's al-Awda Hospital, including seven children.
Eyewitnesses reported that a drone fired a missile at the crowd.
Gaza's Civil Defence Agency reported 19 more deaths from separate strikes the same day.
The International Committee of the Red Cross mentioned a significant increase in mass casualty treatments at its Gaza hospitals.
On a related note, 789 aid-related deaths have been reported by the UN human rights office, with most occurring near aid sites.
Israel's military acknowledges civilian harm incidents and claims efforts to reduce conflict with the local population.
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An investigation found that Israel has greatly increased building demolitions in Rafah, a southern area of Gaza. Israel plans to move 600,000 Palestinians to a new settlement in Rafah and eventually relocate Gaza's entire population there. The United Nations has criticized this plan, calling it forced displacement.
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Israel increased demolitions in Rafah, raising destroyed buildings from 15,800 in April 2025 to 28,600 by July 2025.
Israel's plan is to move 600,000 Palestinians to Rafah within 60 days of a ceasefire.
The long-term goal is to relocate over 2 million Gaza residents to a new area in southern Gaza.
International groups, not the Israeli army, are planned to manage the relocation.
The UN described the plan as creating large detention-like camps.
Some educational and medical facilities in Rafah remain undamaged, potentially for future use.
Six educational facilities have been destroyed in targeted attacks.
Critics argue the plan may violate international humanitarian laws.
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The Trump administration is considering an idea where adults on Medicaid could replace migrant farmworkers. This proposal arises amid efforts to restrict immigration.
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The idea is to have Medicaid enrollees, who are seen as "able-bodied" adults, work on farms.
This proposal comes from efforts to limit immigration, which could reduce the number of migrant farmworkers.
Robin Rudowitz, a vice-president at KFF, discussed this proposal with NPR.
Medicaid is a government program that provides health coverage to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities.
Migrant farmworkers are people who move to find work in agriculture, often from other countries or regions.
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Gisele Pelicot received France’s top civic honor, the Legion of Honour, for her bravery in testifying against her husband and others who harmed her. She was one of 589 people honored for serving the nation.
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Gisele Pelicot is 72 years old.
She testified publicly against her husband who drugged and allowed others to harm her without her consent.
Dominique Pelicot, her husband, and 50 others were found guilty in a mass-rape case.
Gisele's testimony led to changes in France's rape laws.
She has been included in international lists of influential people.
She is writing a book about her experiences, expected in 2026.
Other Legion of Honour recipients include Pharrell Williams and Holocaust survivor Yvette Levy.
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NPR's Short Wave podcast has started a new series called "Sea Camp" that discusses how climate change is expected to change the direction and flow of many ocean currents by the year 2100.
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The series is featured on NPR's Short Wave podcast.
The new series is called "Sea Camp."
It focuses on how climate change is altering ocean currents.
Three-quarters of the ocean's surface currents could shift by the end of this century.
The podcast episode is mentioned in the Weekend Edition Sunday segment.
An audio link is available for listeners to hear the full discussion.
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Children's Day is happening at Howard Davis Park in Jersey. The event will feature free music, games, and other attractions for families from 10:00 to 17:00 BST on Sunday. It started in response to a 2017 recommendation and aims to offer a day of affordable fun to families.
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Children's Day will take place at Howard Davis Park in Jersey.
The event is free and open from 10:00 to 17:00 BST on Sunday.
Attractions include live music, games, carousels, and bouncy castles.
The day was recommended by the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry in 2017.
The first public event happened in 2022 after being paused due to COVID-19.
The Butterfly Effect, led by Cheyenne O'Connor, helps organize the day.
Butterfly Effect supports survivors of abuse and children in care.
The organization has helped over 900 people since 2023.
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At least 59 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip, with 31 shot on their way to an aid site and 28 killed in airstrikes, including four children. Talks between the U.S. and Israel have not yet resulted in a ceasefire agreement, although discussions are ongoing.
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31 Palestinians were shot and killed near an aid site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
At least 28 Palestinians, including four children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes.
The shootings and airstrikes caused over 100 injuries, mostly gunshot wounds.
There have been ongoing peace talks between U.S. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, but no agreement has been reached.
The conflict has been ongoing for 21 months, with food shortages in Gaza making residents dependent on outside help.
Israel's military stated they fired warning shots and reported no known casualties at the time.
Witnesses reported shelling by Israeli tanks near aid distribution points.
The Red Cross noted a significant influx of casualties at their field hospital.
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In the late 1990s, Irina Ganyushkina escaped from an underground bunker in a small Russian town. She told police that a serial killer, Aleksandr Komin, had kidnapped her and four other women. After their escape, the women tried to start over and move past the traumatic experience.
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Irina Ganyushkina escaped from a bunker and went to the police in the late 1990s.
Aleksandr Komin, known as 'the maniac,' was responsible for kidnapping five women.
The women were held captive in a secret underground bunker.
The escape occurred in a small Russian town.
After their escape, the women faced the challenge of rebuilding their lives.
Women's stories of violence often face skepticism in Russia.
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On Saturday night, Russian air attacks in Ukraine resulted in at least two deaths and injured 38 others, spanning multiple cities. Additionally, diplomatic discussions occurred involving Russia, North Korea, and Slovakia about different political and supply concerns.
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Russian air strikes killed at least two people and injured 38 in Ukraine, affecting cities like Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, and Lviv.
The Russian Ministry of Defence reported targeting military facilities in Ukraine.
In Russia, a shell killed one man in the Belgorod region, as per the local governor.
The UN reported June had the most civilian casualties in Ukraine in three years, with 232 killed.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Slovakia's prime minister discussed securing European Union assurances against negative impacts from stopping Russian gas imports.
Russia attributed the failure of a food and fertilizer export agreement to Western sanctions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is close to an agreement with the US for more advanced defense systems.
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Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, a known ally of Vladimir Putin, has been invited to perform in southern Italy, ending a ban on his performances in Europe since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This invitation has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that Gergiev represents a pro-Kremlin cultural influence.
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Valery Gergiev is a Russian conductor who has been barred from European performances due to his ties to Vladimir Putin.
The Campania region in Italy invited Gergiev to conduct at an upcoming festival.
The invitation came despite Gergiev's silence on Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
Vincenzo de Luca, the leader of Campania, defends the invitation, stating that culture should not be influenced by politics.
Some European officials and activists oppose Gergiev's return, citing his support for Putin.
Before the war, Gergiev had a prominent career in Europe, performing at major orchestras.
His European engagements ended abruptly due to his refusal to denounce the invasion of Ukraine.
Critics in Italy, including a European Parliament vice-president, argue that allowing Gergiev to perform sends the wrong message about Russia’s activities.
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An Indian businessman named Kundanlal helped Jewish families escape Nazi-controlled Austria during World War II by offering them job opportunities in India, which allowed them to obtain visas. Through these efforts, Kundanlal was able to rescue five Jewish families from persecution.
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Kundanlal was an Indian businessman from Ludhiana who helped Jews escape the Nazis.
He offered jobs in India to Jewish professionals, allowing them to get life-saving visas.
Kundanlal set up businesses and built homes in India for these families.
He rescued five Jewish families, including professionals like lawyers and woodworkers.
Kundanlal met some of these families while being treated for an illness in a Vienna hospital.
He placed ads to find skilled Jewish workers willing to move to India.
Survivors' accounts and historical records helped document Kundanlal's efforts.
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