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By day, life in Kyiv, Ukraine seems normal with people going about their daily activities. However, at night, the city faces heavy drone and missile attacks from Russia, forcing many residents to take shelter underground. Despite the dangers, the people of Kyiv show resilience and continue with their daily routines.
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Kyiv experiences intense drone and missile attacks at night from Russia.
The frequency of drones used in attacks sometimes exceeds 700 and may soon reach 1,000.
Many people in Kyiv are forced to hide in bomb shelters due to the nighttime attacks.
Since the beginning of the year, more than 800 sites in Kyiv have been hit, with over 600 being residential buildings.
Russia claims to target only military sites, but civilian areas are frequently struck.
Daytime life in Kyiv continues with people engaging in normal activities like going for coffee and meeting friends.
Residents of Kyiv show resilience, with many continuing their daily routines despite the threat.
Sirens and the sound of drones create constant fear and disrupt sleep at night for residents.
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Wildfires in Latakia, Syria, have destroyed over 14,000 hectares of land, affecting many residents, including 80-year-old Abu Jameel Muhammed. These fires pose extra challenges due to unexploded ordnances from past conflicts and are the first major disaster response since the end of Syria's long-term dictatorship.
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Wildfires in Latakia, Syria, have destroyed more than 14,000 hectares of land.
Abu Jameel Muhammed, an 80-year-old villager, lost his home and a cherished olive tree to the fires.
Many villagers have been displaced due to the fires, which have affected large parts of the coastal region.
Syria's Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management has been actively involved in the response.
Civil Defense teams are fighting the fires, but face challenges like unexploded ordnance from past conflicts.
The fires are the first significant natural disaster response after the end of Syria's long-term dictatorship.
High temperatures and dry winds have fueled the ongoing wildfires.
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US singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty in court to charges related to an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023. He faces trial in October 2026 and is continuing his world tour under specific conditions, including staying in the UK and surrendering his passport when not traveling for performances.
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Chris Brown is a US singer who was arrested in the UK in May 2023.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and having an offensive weapon at a London nightclub.
The alleged incident involved a bottle attack against a music producer in February 2023.
The trial is set for October 2026.
Brown is required to live in the UK and has surrendered his passport, which he can retrieve for specific travel for his tour.
His European tour included concerts in Amsterdam and Paris.
Chris Brown has won two Grammy Awards and had 19 UK top 10 singles.
His co-defendant, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded not guilty to similar charges.
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Lawyers in Peru plan to contest a new law granting amnesty to military and police members linked to past human rights abuses. They aim to seek help from international bodies like the United Nations to stop the law, which needs the President's approval.
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Peru's Congress passed a law granting amnesty to military and police personnel involved in abuses during the armed conflict from 1980 to 2000.
The law could affect 156 convictions and 600 pending cases related to human rights violations.
Lawyers and human rights groups are planning to appeal to international organizations, such as the United Nations, to overturn the law.
Amnesty International and other groups have voiced concerns that the law undermines victims' rights to justice.
The law also includes humanitarian amnesty for people over 70 who have been imprisoned or sentenced.
The bill was introduced by a member of the Popular Force party, linked to former President Alberto Fujimori.
Similar amnesty laws from the 1990s in Peru were previously declared invalid by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
President Dina Boluarte has yet to make a public comment on the law.
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Sumy, a city in northern Ukraine near the Russian border, has faced repeated attacks from Russian forces, including drone and missile strikes. Despite the ongoing conflict and recent buildup of Russian troops near the border, local residents continue to show resilience, with some returning to their daily lives and activities.
Key Facts
Sumy is a city in northern Ukraine, about 15 miles from the Russian border.
The city has experienced frequent attacks, including drone and missile strikes.
At least 50,000 Russian troops are positioned close to the Sumy region, according to Ukraine's top general.
Many residents remain in the city, engaging in their usual activities despite the risk.
Ukraine carried out a surprise operation in the nearby Russian Kursk region to divert Russian forces.
The printed newspaper is a vital source of information in villages near the border due to lack of electricity and internet.
The city has a strong cultural history, known for music and festivals before the war.
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Astronomers have detected an interstellar object named 3I/ATLAS, which could be the oldest known comet. This object might be older than the solar system, and scientists are studying its path and characteristics.
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3I/ATLAS is an interstellar object discovered last week.
It may be three billion years older than our solar system.
It is only the third interstellar object detected.
The discovery was announced at the UK's Royal Astronomical Society meeting.
The object was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile.
3I/ATLAS could have originated from an old group of stars in the Milky Way.
As it gets closer to the Sun, it could create a glowing tail due to water ice vaporizing.
3I/ATLAS should be visible later this year with amateur telescopes.
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The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has begun disarmament after announcing it would stop its armed conflict with Turkey, which has lasted for about 40 years and caused over 40,000 deaths. In Iraq's northern Kurdish region, PKK fighters are symbolically destroying their weapons, marking a move towards peace. The disarmament process will continue with coordination between Turkey, Iraq, and the Kurdish regional government.
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The PKK's armed conflict with Turkey has lasted about 40 years, resulting in over 40,000 deaths.
PKK fighters began destroying their weapons in Iraq's northern Kurdish region in a symbolic ceremony.
The disarmament process is happening under tight security and will continue throughout the summer.
Turkish President Erdogan welcomed the disarmament, viewing it as beneficial for the region.
The PKK previously announced in May its intention to end its armed struggle.
The PKK is considered a "terrorist" group by Turkey, the EU, and the US.
Abdullah Ocalan, the PKK leader imprisoned since 1999, called the disarmament a move towards democratic politics.
The conflict has also affected Iraq, Syria, and Iran, complicating life for locals like farmers in northern Iraq.
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Nearly 20,000 people, including children, crossed the English Channel in small boats to reach the UK in the first half of this year, which is about 50% more than the same period last year. BBC correspondent Jenny Lawrence reported from Calais to understand why many people undertake this risky journey daily.
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Around 20,000 people arrived in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats during the first half of this year.
This number is about 50% higher compared to the same time last year.
Many of these migrants are children trying to make the journey.
The English Channel is the body of water between France and the UK.
BBC's Jenny Lawrence traveled to Calais to investigate the reasons behind the increased crossings.
The crossing is considered dangerous due to the small boats used and the busy waterway.
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Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States. He explained that Nigeria has its own challenges with a large population and will not take on additional burdens, despite recent U.S. visa restrictions and tariff threats.
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Nigeria will not take in Venezuelan deportees from the U.S.
Nigeria already has a population of over 230 million people.
The U.S. issued new visa rules, limiting Nigerian visas to single-entry, three-month validity.
The U.S. threatened extra tariffs on countries aligning with the Brics alliance, although Nigeria is not a full member.
Nigeria is under U.S. pressure to accept deportees, including those from prisons.
Nigeria wants to negotiate deals with the U.S. involving gas and minerals.
The Trump administration has encouraged some African countries to accept deportees whose original countries are slow to do so.
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People gathered in Srebrenica, Bosnia, to remember the 30th anniversary of a 1995 event where more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. This gathering included a funeral for seven newly identified victims. The United Nations acknowledges this event as Europe’s only genocide since World War II.
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The massacre occurred in July 1995 when Bosnian Serb fighters took over Srebrenica, a U.N.-protected area.
Over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed in a few days.
The bodies were hidden in mass graves, which are still being uncovered.
Seven newly identified victims were buried this year alongside over 6,000 victims already interred.
The United Nations marks July 11 as the day to remember the Srebrenica genocide.
Family members often can only bury parts of their loved ones due to body fragments being found in different locations.
International dignitaries attended the commemoration, highlighting its global significance.
The conflict started in 1992 and ended with a peace agreement in 1995, resulting in over 100,000 deaths.
Some political leaders in Bosnia and Serbia do not acknowledge the events in Srebrenica as genocide, despite U.N. court rulings.
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The Bayeux Tapestry, a large embroidered cloth depicting the events of the 1066 Norman invasion, will be loaned to the United Kingdom for the first time in 900 years. The agreement was announced by French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer during a state visit, and the tapestry will be displayed at the British Museum starting in 2026.
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The Bayeux Tapestry shows the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a significant event when William the Conqueror invaded England.
It is considered the earliest depiction of the battle and is viewed as a form of medieval propaganda.
The tapestry was originally sewn in England shortly after the battle and then taken to France.
It has been displayed in the Bayeux Museum in Normandy, France.
France will loan the tapestry to the U.K. for display at the British Museum starting in September 2026.
The loan was announced by French President Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer during a U.K. state visit by Macron.
As part of the cultural exchange, the British Museum will loan various British artifacts to museums in Normandy.
These agreements are part of a broader trend of international art and artifact exchanges between museums.
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On July 16, 2024, a crackdown on student protests in Bangladesh resulted in protester Abu Sayed's death, sparking public outrage. The protests led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country in August. In the aftermath, new forms of protest like rap music and social media memes have become popular among Bangladeshis holding their leaders accountable.
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On July 16, 2024, Bangladeshi security forces cracked down on student protests.
Protester Abu Sayed was killed that day, becoming a symbol of the movement against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The protests and public anger led to Hasina fleeing to India in August 2024.
Bangladeshi rapper Muhammad Shezan's song "Kotha Ko" became an anthem for the protest movement.
After Hasina's departure, new protest tools such as rap, memes, and graffiti have gained popularity.
A viral social media meme criticized mob violence in post-Hasina Bangladesh.
Violence in the country increased after Hasina's departure, with some groups taking the law into their own hands.
The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces challenges including mob violence despite reforms.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. They discussed key issues, focusing on the war in Ukraine, and explored a new approach to peace efforts. Both countries showed openness to further dialogue despite ongoing tensions.
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Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio met at the ASEAN meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Their talks focused on the war in Ukraine, with a possible new approach to peace.
Lavrov shared Russia's stance based on President Putin's earlier conversation with former President Trump.
The meeting occurred amid strained relations between Russia and the United States.
Officials from both sides acknowledged the importance of continuing dialogue.
Rubio is also meeting other global leaders, including China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at the summit.
The meetings take place as U.S.-China trade relations face challenges, with new tariffs looming.
The U.S. intends to focus more on the Asia-Pacific region through these diplomatic interactions.
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Researchers found that the decline in vulture populations in India, due to a painkiller harmful to them, had severe health impacts. The absence of vultures increased diseases and deaths by allowing other scavengers and bacteria to thrive. Overall, many scavenger species, like vultures, are at risk.
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The vulture population in India dropped from around 50 million to just thousands starting in the mid-1990s.
Diclofenac, a painkiller for livestock, is toxic to vultures and was responsible for their decline.
The reduction in vultures led to about 100,000 human deaths annually in the early 2000s due to the absence of these scavengers.
Vultures quickly clean up animal carcasses, preventing the spread of dangerous bacteria.
Their decline contributed to an increase in feral dogs, leading to more rabies cases.
Around one-third of all scavenger species are declining or are threatened with extinction.
Declines in scavenger populations can lead to more diseases that affect humans.
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Nine bus passengers were kidnapped and killed by gunmen in Balochistan, Pakistan. The victims were found with bullet wounds, and officials suggested they were targeted for their Punjabi ethnicity. The Balochistan Liberation Army, known for past attacks, has not claimed responsibility.
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Nine passengers were kidnapped from buses in Balochistan, Pakistan.
The attack happened on Thursday evening.
Officials found the bodies in the mountains, showing bullet wounds.
The passengers were traveling from Balochistan to Punjab.
Officials believe the victims were targeted due to their Punjabi background.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the killings as terrorism.
The Balochistan Liberation Army has previously carried out similar attacks.
This region is rich in minerals and has ongoing conflicts involving ethnic Baloch fighters.
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Justin Bieber released a surprise new album called "Swag." The album has 20 songs and features collaborations with several rappers. This is his first album in four years.
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Justin Bieber's new album is titled "Swag."
The album has 20 tracks including "Dadz Love," "Devotion," and "Therapy Session."
It has been four years since his last album, "Purpose."
Bieber collaborates with artists like Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, and Gunna on the new album.
The album's release follows online concern for Bieber's mental health due to paparazzi encounters.
A video of Bieber confronting a photographer on Father's Day was shared widely online.
Some songs in the album reflect religious themes, in line with Bieber's Christian faith.
The title "Swag" appears to reference lyrics from his 2012 song "Boyfriend."
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Ovidio Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, plans to plead guilty in a U.S. court for drug trafficking charges. This plea deal with federal prosecutors includes crimes linked to leading a faction of the Sinaloa cartel and trafficking fentanyl, a dangerous synthetic drug, into the U.S.
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Ovidio Guzman Lopez is the son of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, a well-known Mexican drug lord.
He is facing drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and plans to plead guilty as part of a deal.
This plea marks the first time one of El Chapo's sons has made such a legal agreement.
Ovidio and his brother, known as Los Chapitos, are accused of running a large fentanyl drug trafficking operation.
Fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid linked to a major drug crisis in the U.S., causing many deaths and addictions.
After El Chapo's arrest, Ovidio and his siblings reportedly took leadership roles in the cartel.
Mexican authorities arrested Ovidio Guzman Lopez in early 2023 and later extradited him to the U.S.
Rival groups within the cartel have fought for control of drug trafficking routes following these arrests.
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The Kurdish PKK plans to begin disarming after 40 years of conflict with Turkey. The process will start with a ceremony in Iraqi Kurdistan and is set to continue over the summer. This marks a significant move towards peace and aims to resolve issues through democratic means.
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The PKK (Kurdistan Workers' Party) has been involved in a conflict with Turkey for 40 years.
The group is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, EU, and UK.
A ceremony marking the start of disarmament will take place in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Disarmament will occur with the cooperation of Turkish, Iraqi, and Kurdistan regional governments.
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan, imprisoned since 1999, supports the move towards democratic politics.
A fragile ceasefire with the PKK broke down in 2015, but this disarmament represents a hopeful step towards lasting peace.
The disarmament initiative follows pressure from Turkey's nationalist leaders and dialogue with Ocalan.
The PKK began its struggle for Kurdish autonomy in Turkey and is seen as seeking a democratic resolution now.
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President Trump will visit Texas on Friday to look at the damage caused by floods. He has also criticized Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin. Additionally, DOGE now has access to a database that manages government payments to farmers and ranchers.
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President Trump will travel to Texas on Friday to see the areas affected by flooding.
Trump has recently made strong critical remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
DOGE, which is unclear if it refers to a company or subject, has gained access to a government database.
This database is responsible for handling payment distribution to farmers and ranchers.
The information was shared during a news brief from July 11, 2025.
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Many people in Israel want the war in Gaza to stop. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. President Trump, but they did not reach a deal to end the fighting.
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The conflict in Gaza has been going on for 21 months.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the U.S. and met with President Trump.
The meeting did not result in an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Many Israelis are increasingly hoping for the war to end.
The news report mentions that audio will be available later for more details.
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