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A fast-moving wildfire is burning the Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris, France. Around 1,000 hectares of forest have been damaged, and firefighters are working to control the fire.
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The wildfire is located in the Fontainebleau forest in France.
The forest is about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris.
The fire has burned approximately 1,000 hectares of land.
Firefighters are actively trying to stop the fire from spreading.
The fire has destroyed about 5% of the entire forest area.
Residents in nearby areas have been evacuated for safety.
The fire damage has been witnessed and reported by a senior reporter from FRANCE 24.
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A political podcast episode discusses a controversy involving the Reform UK party and concerns about the safety of members of parliament (MPs). Listeners are invited to send their comments and questions to the podcast hosts.
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The topic centers on Reform UK, a political party in the United Kingdom.
There is a debate or dispute about the safety of MPs connected to Reform UK.
The discussion takes place on the Politics Weekly podcast.
Podcast hosts named are Pippa and Kiran.
Listeners can send comments and questions via the provided email address.
The podcast has a YouTube channel for subscribing and following.
A photograph linked to the discussion is credited to Jack Taylor/Reuters.
The article focuses on ongoing political issues in the UK.
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A fire at a popular nightclub in Bangkok, Thailand, killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. The fire started around midnight, spread quickly, and firefighters controlled it after about 30 minutes.
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The fire took place in the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in northern Bangkok.
At least 27 people died, and 73 others were injured, with 25 in critical condition.
The fire happened just before midnight on Sunday and lasted roughly 30 minutes before firefighters controlled it.
The initial cause is suspected to be an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner.
Investigations are ongoing about locked or blocked exits and flammable decorations that may have worsened the fire.
Most victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms near a rear exit that was not used.
The bar is located near busy shopping areas and public transport.
This is the deadliest fire in Thailand since a 2009 nightclub fire in Bangkok that killed 67 people.
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Breast cancer rates have been rising rapidly among Asian American women under 50, especially for advanced types of the disease. A study found that rates increased by more than 3% yearly in almost every Asian American group, with the fastest rise seen in Chinese and Vietnamese women.
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Breast cancer is increasing faster in Asian American women than in other ethnic groups in the U.S.
The study included about 150,000 invasive breast cancer cases from 2000 to 2022.
Advanced breast cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer, increased fastest among Chinese American women.
The rise is not likely due to more cancer screenings since advanced cases increased most.
Changes in lifestyle, diet, and reproductive patterns may contribute but reasons are not fully known.
Researchers emphasize the need for culturally appropriate education and care in these communities.
Experts say about 23% of breast cancers could be prevented by healthier lifestyles and early screening.
Ongoing studies aim to find more risk factors for breast cancer in Asian American groups.
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Health officials are investigating a rise in cyclosporiasis cases caused by the Cyclospora parasite in the U.S. No fresh fruit or vegetable is completely safe from this parasite, but some are lower risk due to their structure or how they are prepared. Cooking food and choosing fruits with thick skins can help reduce the risk of infection.
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Cyclospora cayetanensis is a tiny parasite that contaminates food or water through human feces.
The parasite causes symptoms like watery diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and fatigue.
Outbreaks usually come from contaminated fresh produce, not person-to-person contact.
Common high-risk foods include fresh herbs, leafy greens, and berries often eaten raw.
Fruits with thick, inedible peels such as bananas, citrus, avocados, pineapples, watermelons, and mangoes have lower risk.
Canned fruits and vegetables are very low risk because heating kills the parasite.
Washing produce helps but may not remove the parasite completely; cooking is more effective to kill it.
During outbreaks, avoid produce linked to cases, favor cooked vegetables, and peel fruits before eating when possible.
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In June, key systems supporting global politics and conflicts wobbled. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war efforts faced pressure as oil and gold resources were squeezed. British leader Keir Starmer resigned despite meeting immigration goals, highlighting lost public trust. In the U.S., political figures like JD Vance face challenges continuing former President Trump’s movement amid contradictions.
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Russian oil refining hit its lowest level since 2009 due to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow’s refinery.
Russia is selling gold rapidly to cover budget shortfalls as gold prices drop from January highs.
British immigration rates fell to the lowest since early 2021, but Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after losing voter support.
Labour Party’s failure to maintain voter trust serves as a warning to the U.S. Democratic Party about immigration and messaging.
JD Vance, linked to President Trump’s political movement, is challenged by contradictions around the Iran deal.
Vance’s strong lead in polls over Marco Rubio has diminished, reflecting political tensions within the movement.
The article discusses the strain on legacies inherited from President Trump’s leadership style and policies.
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Tom Cruise stars in the upcoming film Digger, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, playing a powerful oil baron trying to stop an environmental disaster that could cause nuclear war. The movie, a mix of comedy and drama, will be released worldwide in early October and features a notable supporting cast.
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Tom Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil baron facing an ecological crisis in the new film Digger.
The film is directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for his award-winning 2015 movie The Revenant.
Digger will be released worldwide in early October.
Cruise’s character has a grey combover, pot belly, and a southern accent in the movie.
The story involves preventing an ecological disaster that may lead to nuclear war.
The cast also includes John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and Sophie Wilde.
The film was shot using VistaVision, an older high-definition film technique making a recent comeback.
Cruise praised Iñárritu’s original and challenging direction, highlighting their close collaboration on the project.
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Ukraine used a sea drone to deliver a robot armed with a gun onto land in an area controlled by Russia in southern Ukraine. This new use of robotic technology helps Ukrainian forces carry out missions while keeping soldiers safer in the ongoing conflict.
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Ukraine deployed a gun-wielding robot via a sea drone for the first time in southern Ukraine.
The robot rolled off the sea drone onto a shoreline and fired at a target.
Video footage was shared by Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade but has not been independently verified.
Ukraine has used various types of drones, including flying drones, unmanned boats, and ground robots, in the war.
Robots help reduce the risk to human soldiers by performing tasks like fighting, evacuating injured troops, and laying mines.
The operation targeted the Kinburn Spit, a strategic location controlling access to the port of Mykolaiv.
Russia has controlled Kinburn Spit since early 2022, using it for artillery attacks on Ukrainian territory.
Ukraine claimed to have pushed back Russian forces on the spit, but Russia still maintains some presence there.
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Sam Neill, a New Zealand actor known for roles in movies like "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at 78 in Sydney. He had previously announced a diagnosis of a rare type of lymphoma but was reported cancer-free at his death.
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Sam Neill was 78 years old when he died.
He passed away in Sydney, Australia.
Neill had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer, but was cancer-free at his death.
His death was described as sudden and unexpected.
Neill was famous for acting in diverse films, from blockbusters like "Jurassic Park" to art films such as "My Brilliant Career."
He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations during his career.
His role as paleontologist Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park" brought him widespread fame.
Tributes from fellow actors highlighted his talent and kindness.
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A serial killer, Levi Bellfield, has admitted to killing a mother and her daughter in Kent, England, 30 years ago. Authorities will take a new DNA sample from Bellfield while also reviewing evidence from Michael Stone, who was previously convicted for the murders.
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Lin Russell (45) and her daughter Megan (6) were murdered in Chillenden, Kent, in July 1996.
Megan's sister Josie (9 at the time) survived but with serious head injuries.
Michael Stone was convicted twice for the murders and is serving three life sentences but has always claimed he is innocent.
Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the killings in a written statement in 2022.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is re-examining the case and plans to take a DNA sample from Bellfield.
Bellfield is a convicted serial killer responsible for multiple murders and attacks in the early 2000s.
Stone’s lawyer hopes the new evidence and DNA tests will prove his innocence and lead to his release.
The original murders involved the victims being attacked with a claw hammer while walking along a country lane.
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The European Commission has launched a $1 billion fund to help Gaza recover from over two years of war. This money will support rebuilding water, health, and sanitation systems, as well as clearing rubble, but it is much less than the tens of billions estimated needed for full reconstruction.
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The fund is called the “Team Gaza Initiative” and was announced at a donor meeting in Brussels.
It aims to restore water and sanitation, clear debris, and rebuild health infrastructure in Gaza.
The fund amounts to about 900 million euros or $1 billion USD.
Participating countries include Spain, France, Denmark, the UK, Germany, Norway, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Australia, and Canada.
The World Bank and European Investment Bank are also part of the initiative.
Gaza’s full recovery is estimated to need more than $71 billion over 10 years, including $26.3 billion in the first 18 months.
Since a US-brokered ceasefire last October, fighting has decreased but violence and humanitarian problems continue.
The EU called for easier humanitarian access to Gaza and more political effort from Israeli authorities.
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A wildfire near Paris has forced horses to be evacuated from a riding center as firefighters work to control the fire. The blaze has spread across 800 hectares of forest about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris and may have been started intentionally.
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The wildfire is near Fontainebleau, about 60 kilometers southeast of Paris.
Horses were evacuated from a local equestrian (horse riding) center due to the fire.
The fire has spread over 800 hectares (about 1,980 acres) of forest.
Firefighters have been trying to control the fire for two days.
Officials described the fire as "virulent" and unusually large in size.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suggested the fire might have been deliberately set.
The Paris region is experiencing its third heatwave this summer.
This summer has seen record-breaking temperatures across multiple European countries.
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Scientists now expect El Niño, a climate pattern that affects weather worldwide, to be stronger and last longer than they first predicted. This could change weather conditions in many regions.
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El Niño is a climate event that influences global weather.
Forecasters recently updated their prediction about El Niño’s strength and duration.
The new forecast says El Niño will be stronger than earlier estimates.
It is also expected to last longer than previously predicted.
El Niño can cause changes in temperature and rainfall around the world.
Stronger El Niño events can lead to extreme weather such as storms, droughts, or floods.
Scientists monitor El Niño to help prepare for these possible weather changes.
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The United States and Iran have recently exchanged attacks while both try to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will serve as the protector of this important strait.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway crucial for international oil transport.
The U.S. and Iran have engaged in attacks related to control over the strait.
President Donald Trump declared the U.S. will act as the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.
CBS News provided analysis on the security and political aspects of this conflict.
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China and the Philippines are in a dispute over Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea rich in fish. China controls the area but the Philippines claims it and has reported Chinese efforts to expand its presence, raising tensions. The United States supports the Philippines through defense agreements and joint patrols to help maintain security in the region.
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Scarborough Shoal is a fishing area in the South China Sea controlled by China since 2012 but claimed by the Philippines.
Chinese forces have forced Filipino fishermen out and used aggressive tactics against Philippine government vessels.
China declared much of the shoal a nature reserve in September 2025.
The Philippines said China placed buoys and a floating platform, which China later removed, claiming it was for research.
China increased its Coast Guard patrols in the shoal area in early 2026, nearly matching 2025's total number.
The U.S. has a 70-year Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines that covers attacks on Philippine forces anywhere in the Pacific.
The U.S. and Philippines have conducted joint patrols near the shoal, with U.S. Coast Guard vessels participating.
The Philippines commemorated the 10th anniversary of a 2016 international ruling rejecting China's broad maritime claims in this area.
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The UK and Switzerland have signed a new trade deal that will let British travelers use electronic gates (e-gates) at Swiss airports and end mobile roaming charges between the two countries. The deal also makes it easier for UK businesses and workers to provide services and work in Switzerland without needing a permit for up to 90 days or for certain professions to stay up to five years.
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British travelers can use e-gates at Zurich airport by the end of 2026, with plans soon for Geneva and Basel airports.
Mobile roaming charges for visitors traveling between the UK and Switzerland will be removed.
UK companies can offer services in Switzerland for up to 90 days without needing a work permit, a change made permanent by this deal.
UK workers like lawyers, accountants, and architects can move to Switzerland without strict tests for up to five years.
Around 800,000 British people visit Switzerland each year.
Switzerland is the UK’s sixth-largest market for services, with trade worth over £30 billion in 2025.
Swiss citizens already use e-gates at UK airports.
The deal follows other recent UK trade agreements with the US, India, Gulf states, South Korea, and the EU.
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Counterterrorism police in the UK have taken over the investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician. This change follows new information suggesting possible terror-related motives in the case.
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Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative MP and Reform Party member, was found dead in her home in Devon.
Police initially said her death did not appear to be terror-related or politically motivated.
A 28-year-old white British man was arrested first on suspicion of murder and later rearrested on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses.
National Counterterrorism Policing is now leading the investigation to understand the attack's motivation.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and had a public profile including appearances on reality TV.
Two other UK MPs have been killed in the last decade, raising concerns about politicians' safety.
The Reform Party has increased security for its MPs, including 24-hour protection, after Widdecombe’s death.
The suspect was arrested about 200 miles from the crime scene and has not been formally charged.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham as a strong supporter of freedom after Graham died at age 71. Graham had visited Ukraine and met with Zelenskyy just one day before his death.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71.
Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Ukraine.
The meeting happened one day before Graham’s death.
Zelenskyy called Graham "a true defender of freedom."
The news of Graham’s death received attention from Ukrainians.
Lindsey Graham was a longtime U.S. senator.
CBS News reported on the reactions to Graham’s death.
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Scientists found a sugar called erythrulose in space, in the gas clouds between stars near the center of the Milky Way. This sugar is also found in raspberries and self-tanning products on Earth, and its discovery helps scientists learn more about how life’s building blocks form in space.
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The sugar found is called erythrulose, a type of sugar also found in raspberries and self-tanning lotions.
It was detected in the interstellar medium, which is the thin gas and dust between stars.
Researchers used two radio telescopes in Spain to study a large gas cloud near the center of our galaxy.
The sugar was identified by matching telescope data with lab samples.
This is the latest sugar discovered in space; other sugars had been found near the Milky Way’s center and on asteroid samples.
Sugars are important because they can be parts of DNA and cells, key for life.
The new sugar can convert into a form thought to be important for starting life on Earth.
Finding these sugars in space supports the idea that essential life ingredients existed before our solar system formed.
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A British couple, Pete and Fran Gillam, have been confirmed dead in wildfires that struck southern Spain, killing 13 people. Authorities are using DNA to identify victims because many bodies are badly burned, and the fires were worsened by a severe heatwave.
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The wildfires happened in the village of Bédar, Spain, which has many British residents.
Pete and Fran Gillam were confirmed as victims by their daughter after police notification.
DNA testing is required to identify many victims due to the severe burning.
Other identified victims include a Spanish man and his British wife, plus citizens from the US, France, and Belgium.
The fires moved so fast that some people died trapped in their cars trying to escape.
A 93-year-old British woman injured in the fires later died in hospital.
The fires were fueled by dry weather and a record heatwave, which experts say is made worse by climate change.
Spanish authorities are still determining the full number of missing people and victims.
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