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The mayor of Alès, a town in southern France, was secretly moved from his home by police due to threats from a drug gang called the DZ Mafia. This gang, once only active in Marseille, has grown into one of France’s biggest security problems as authorities increase efforts against drug crime.
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The mayor of Alès was taken away from his home at night by police.
He received several threats from the DZ Mafia drug gang.
The DZ Mafia started as a local group in Marseille's drug market.
The gang has expanded and is now a major security threat in France.
French authorities are stepping up their fight against rising drug crime.
The incident highlights growing concerns about organized crime in France.
The news was reported by France Televisions and journalist Bryan Quinn.
The event took place in July 2026.
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Ukrainian drones attacked warehouses of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, in southern Russia, injuring eight people and causing fires. Ukraine says it targeted facilities supporting the Russian military as part of a wider campaign using long-range drones to pressure Russia.
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Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, causing evacuations and injuries.
Eight people were injured in the recent attacks; some received medical treatment for injuries from drone debris and fires.
A previous attack on Wildberries warehouses killed eight night-shift workers and caused fires.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the strikes hit logistics centers supplying Russia’s army with drone parts and other equipment.
Ukrainian drones also attacked 13 Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov in the last two days.
Ukraine calls these actions part of “40-day influence operations” aimed at pushing Russia to negotiate.
Ukraine has retaken about 700 sq km of territory this year.
Russian authorities have not made public statements responding to the Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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South Korean prosecutors want to send the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant to prison for serving ants on a dessert, which is illegal under local food safety laws. The restaurant used ants imported from abroad without approval and faces fines and possible jail time.
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The restaurant has two Michelin stars and is in Seoul’s Gangnam district.
Serving ants as food is not allowed in South Korea unless approved; only 10 insect species are approved.
The restaurant served a sorbet dessert with ants for about four years and sold it around 12,200 times.
Prosecutors say about 49,000 ants were used, but the restaurant argues fewer customers accepted the ants.
The ants were imported from the United States and Thailand.
The chef had experience using ants in dishes abroad and did not know it was illegal in South Korea.
The company faces up to one year in prison and a fine of 20 million won (£10,108).
Sentencing is set for 2 September.
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The French parliament has approved a law that bans children under 15 from using social media. This new rule will start after the summer holidays, but officials have not yet explained exactly how they will enforce it.
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France is the first country in the European Union to pass a social media ban for children under 15.
The law takes effect right after the summer holidays in 2026.
The aim is to protect children from potential harms related to social media use.
Details on how the ban will be enforced are still unclear.
The French parliament passed the law, showing government support for this measure.
The decision has drawn attention internationally as a new approach to regulating online content for young people.
The ban applies specifically to social media platforms, which means apps and websites where users share content and communicate.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky removed the military's top commander, Oleksandr Syrsky, after public protests criticized the military leadership for losing soldiers unnecessarily. This change follows the earlier dismissal of the defense minister and aims to address a growing political crisis in Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
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President Zelensky fired Ukraine’s military commander Oleksandr Syrsky.
The dismissal came after protests accusing military leaders of wasting soldiers' lives.
This is the biggest change in Ukraine’s military leadership since Russia invaded.
The change follows the recent removal of the defense minister, which sparked protests.
Public anger has grown over the handling of the war and military decisions.
The leadership changes are part of efforts to ease political tensions in Ukraine.
The protests have been significant, showing unrest among citizens about the war.
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine remains the backdrop for these events.
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The Louvre Museum in Paris has reopened its Apollo Gallery almost a year after a dramatic theft where thieves stole crown jewels worth 88 million euros. The gallery will reopen without displaying any jewels and will return to its original 17th-century role as a state gallery.
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The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum was the site of a major jewel theft last year.
Thieves disguised themselves as construction workers to break into the gallery.
They used a truck-mounted lift to access the gallery during the heist.
Crown jewels valued at 88 million euros were stolen in the robbery.
The gallery is now reopened to the public but will not display any crown jewels.
Instead, the gallery will serve its original purpose from the 17th century as a space for state functions.
The reopening was reported by France 24 journalist Carys Garland.
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President Donald Trump said the United States might soon launch strikes on Pickaxe Mountain in Iran. This site is heavily fortified and located underground, and it is believed to be used for enriching nuclear materials.
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Pickaxe Mountain is in Iran and is thought to be a nuclear enrichment facility.
The site is protected and buried deep underground.
President Trump indicated that the US could bomb the site "pretty soon."
The report comes amid rising tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
The article mentions related regional issues involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf shipping.
Iran's nuclear activities are a major concern for the US and its allies.
Statements were made by other Middle Eastern leaders and officials about the situation.
The article was published on July 22, 2026, by France 24.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Oleksandr Syrsky from his role as head of the Ukrainian armed forces. This decision came after public protests that started following the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.
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President Zelensky fired Oleksandr Syrsky, who was the chief of the Ukrainian military.
The removal happened on Tuesday, July 22, 2026.
Protests began five days earlier after the defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, was dismissed.
The protests put pressure on Zelensky to make changes in the military leadership.
This event is part of a larger political crisis in Ukraine.
The situation follows ongoing tensions involving Ukraine and Russia.
Zelensky announced a replacement for Syrsky, though the name was not mentioned here.
Public dissatisfaction is influencing government decisions in Ukraine.
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Prince George, the eldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, turned 13 years old on July 22, 2026. He is second in line to the British throne and will begin attending Eton College, a boys’ boarding school near his family’s home, in the coming school year.
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Prince George was born on July 22, 2013, at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
He is the eldest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales.
George is the grandson of King Charles III and second in line to the British throne.
He has two younger siblings: Princess Charlotte (11) and Prince Louis (8).
George has participated in public events with his parents, such as attending the Wimbledon men’s final and joining a Royal Air Force Base visit.
In December 2025, George helped at a charity event supporting homeless people in London.
Starting September 2026, Prince George will attend Eton College as a boarding student.
Until now, George has lived at home and attended Lambrook School alongside his siblings.
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Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home near Paris. He was under investigation in France for allegedly helping Epstein traffic and abuse women, and an autopsy is underway to determine the cause of death.
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Daniel Siad was a 69-year-old French modelling scout connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
He was being investigated in France for aiding Epstein's sex trafficking activities.
Siad had denied the allegations and wanted to give his side of the story.
His body was found at his home outside Paris, prompting a death investigation.
An autopsy will be performed to find out how he died.
Siad’s name appeared in more than 1,000 documents related to the Epstein case.
He compared recruiting women to fishing in a message to Epstein in 2014.
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
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The article discusses why many Black Americans supported Spain over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. It focuses on racism linked to some Argentinian fans, controversial behavior by Argentina’s national team, and political ties involving Argentina’s president.
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Many Black Americans were against Argentina because of racist incidents linked to some Argentinian fans.
Videos showed Argentine fans using racial slurs and verbally abusing Black people.
Argentina’s national team was criticized for a racist chant against France’s Black players after winning Copa América.
An American streamer was attacked verbally by fans wearing Argentina gear.
There is a business in Argentina using a racist name that circulates on social media.
Argentina’s president Javier Milei supports political views similar to President Trump’s and supports Israel during ongoing conflicts involving Palestinians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for Milei over Messi.
Lionel Messi, despite his sports greatness, did not publicly speak out against the racist issues connected to Argentina.
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The Philippines is a key player in the ongoing rivalry between the United States and China in the South China Sea. China claims much of this maritime area, including parts that the Philippines says belong to it, leading to frequent disputes and confrontations.
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The Philippines is a U.S. treaty ally located in the South China Sea where tensions with China are high.
China claims a large area called the "Nine-Dash Line," which overlaps with the Philippines' economic zone.
An international court ruled in favor of the Philippines over these waters in 2016, but China rejects this ruling.
There are frequent incidents between Philippine and Chinese vessels, including attempts by China to occupy parts of the sea.
The Philippines views these territorial disputes as more urgent than the potential conflict over Taiwan.
The Philippines is part of a strategic area called the “First Island Chain,” important in the U.S.-China rivalry.
China has recently claimed that some northern Philippine islands are extensions of Taiwan, implying Chinese territorial rights.
The Philippines is expanding security ties with Japan, Canada, Australia, and Europe to support its position.
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This season of the reality show Love Island featured strong friendships among the male contestants, known as bromances, alongside the romantic relationships. The close bond between finalists Zach Georgiou and Bryce Alakai stood out, showing emotional support and vulnerability.
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Love Island is a reality show focused on romantic connections.
This season highlighted supportive friendships among the male contestants, called bromances.
Male contestants helped each other and shared deep conversations.
Some moments showed disrespectful behavior and toxic masculinity toward female contestants.
The men apologized and took steps to improve their behavior, showing positive growth.
The strongest friendship was between finalists Zach Georgiou and Bryce Alakai, who often showed closeness.
Bryce also maintained a stable romantic relationship with Trinity Tatum, who eventually won the season.
The show’s reunion is scheduled for August 31.
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The U.S. government has requested tens of billions of dollars to support military actions related to Iran. Recent events include multiple U.S. strikes, deaths of American soldiers, and a maritime blockade announced by Iran-backed Houthis.
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U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to senators about funding for the Iran conflict.
The White House is asking for tens of billions more dollars for this war effort.
The U.S. has carried out over a week of strikes in the region connected to Iran.
Several U.S. service members have died during these operations.
The Iran-backed Houthi group has declared a maritime blockade in the area.
The situation is causing challenges for the U.S. on multiple fronts.
The information comes from a BBC World Service episode that aired on July 22, 2026.
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There was an anti-US protest outside the ASEAN summit in the Philippines. Protesters criticized the US war on Iran and called US Secretary of State Marco Rubio a “war criminal.” Rubio attended the ASEAN summit during the protest.
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The protest took place outside the ASEAN summit in the Philippines.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the ASEAN summit.
Protesters spoke out against the US war on Iran.
They called Marco Rubio a “war criminal.”
The event was reported by Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo.
The protest focused on US foreign policy and military actions.
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Prince George, the elder son of Prince William and Princess Catherine, turned 13 years old. To mark the birthday, Kensington Palace shared a new photo of him in a suit taken after a royal parade, and he will start secondary school at Eton College this September.
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Prince George turned 13 years old.
Kensington Palace released a new photo of him in a suit.
The photo was taken after the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London.
George is second in line to the British throne.
He will begin attending Eton College, a prestigious boarding school, in September.
His father Prince William, uncle Prince Harry, and great uncle Earl Spencer also attended Eton.
At Eton, George will live in one of 25 boarding houses with about 55 students each.
Before Eton, George went to Lambrook School with his siblings Charlotte and Louis.
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The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated with the US carrying out repeated strikes on Iranian military sites, while Iran has launched drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. Strategic shipping routes like the Bab al-Mandeb Strait are now blocked by Yemen’s Houthis, and the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted, increasing tensions in the Middle East.
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Yemen’s Houthi group declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, causing two oil tankers to turn back in the Red Sea.
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, is currently closed, affecting global shipping.
The US Central Command has conducted 11 nights of strikes targeting Iranian military sites to reduce Iran’s threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran claims it attacked US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain using drones.
The US Department of Defense confirmed at least three American soldiers have died from Iranian attacks, including one missing soldier now believed deceased.
Explosions were reported in multiple Iranian cities during the US strikes, and air defenses were activated in Tehran.
The ongoing conflict impacts global oil routes and adds pressure on international trade.
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Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn. The building was refurbished to stop it from becoming a place for neo-Nazi visitors, with no signs mentioning Hitler, only a stone memorial against fascism outside.
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The house where Hitler was born is in Braunau am Inn, Austria, and dates back to the 17th century.
Hitler lived there only for a few weeks as a baby before his family moved.
The Austrian government bought the house from its previous owner in 2016, paying her compensation after passing a law to seize the property.
The building was renovated and its outside appearance changed to avoid attracting neo-Nazi tourists.
A police station now occupies the house to monitor and prevent extremist activity.
There are security cameras and no signs mentioning Hitler on the building.
A memorial stone outside, from a former concentration camp, reads "Never again Fascism; In memory of millions of dead."
Some people wanted the building to serve as a center confronting Austria’s Nazi past, but the government chose the police station option.
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A study of over 1 million pregnancies found that gaining too much weight during pregnancy increases the risk of serious health problems called severe maternal morbidity (SMM) for mothers. This risk was higher across all body sizes, including underweight, normal, overweight, and obese women. Preexisting conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure made these risks even greater.
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The study analyzed data from 1,035,927 single-baby pregnancies in Ontario, Canada, from 2012 to 2022.
More than half (52.8%) of pregnant women gained more weight than recommended.
Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) includes serious complications like heavy bleeding and infections that can threaten a mother's health.
Women who gained too much weight had a 16% to 33% higher risk of SMM depending on their initial body weight category.
Underweight women who gained excess weight had the highest increased risk (33%).
Women with medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure faced nearly three times the risk if they also gained excess weight.
Recommended pregnancy weight gain varies by starting body weight, ranging from 11 to 40 pounds depending on BMI.
About 1.46% of pregnancies in the study experienced severe maternal morbidity.
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France’s environment minister Monique Barbut announced she will resign after the French parliament approved a law allowing the use of pesticides harmful to bees. Barbut opposed the bill, saying it went against environmental protection efforts.
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Monique Barbut is France’s environment minister.
She plans to resign and will submit her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron.
The French parliament approved a law allowing pesticides harmful to bees back into use.
The pesticides acetamiprid and flupyradifurone had been banned in France since 2018 and 2019.
The new law lets France’s health and safety agency approve these pesticides conditionally.
Supporters say these pesticides help French farmers compete with other European countries.
Critics argue the pesticides are dangerous to bees and human health, including children.
Barbut said the government stopped any debate on removing the pesticide measure, and scientific studies still show risks.
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