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An Israeli drone struck Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during a ceasefire, injuring several hospital staff and nearby civilians. The Palestinian Health Ministry condemned the attack and warned it harms medical services amid a collapsing healthcare system in Gaza.
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The drone attack happened on Friday at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza.
Six people were injured: three hospital staff in the courtyard and three maintenance workers nearby.
The hospital is located in the "Green Zone," an area controlled by Israel.
Gaza’s healthcare system is severely weakened due to ongoing conflict and restrictions on movement.
Other Israeli strikes on Friday wounded at least a dozen Palestinians across Gaza.
The Palestinian Health Ministry called on the UN and humanitarian groups to condemn attacks on Gaza’s health facilities.
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, head of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been detained by Israel for over 18 months without charge.
Israel claims Abu Safia is lawfully detained for intelligence reasons and denies reports of his life being at risk.
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The article shows 20 powerful photos from around the world that highlight recent events. These include conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, a funeral in Iraq and Iran, earthquakes in Venezuela, and scenes from the US Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC.
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A Palestinian aid worker was killed by an Israeli missile strike in Gaza just before a World Cup match.
People in Gaza struggle to get water from damaged underground pipes due to ongoing conflict.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was mourned in a large funeral across several cities in Iran and Iraq.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Ukraine, killing 21 people and damaging buildings days before a NATO summit.
President Trump told Ukraine’s leader that Ukraine may be allowed to build Patriot missile interceptors to defend against attacks.
Venezuela suffered deadly earthquakes, killing over 3,000 people, with criticism over the government’s emergency response.
Neo-fascist hate groups appeared visibly in Washington, DC during US Independence Day celebrations.
President Trump spoke at the White House on the first day of trading for a project called Trump Accounts.
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A 26-year-old man was arrested in the UK for the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament and TV personality. Police said the killing was not linked to terrorism or politics, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead Thursday at her home in southwest England with serious injuries.
A 26-year-old man is in custody, suspected of her murder.
Police said the killing is not believed to be an act of terror or politically motivated.
Widdecombe was a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 and later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
She gained public attention through reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Celebrity Big Brother."
UK politicians’ security has been increased after previous murders of MPs in recent years.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and strong Christian values.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former PM Boris Johnson both expressed condolences and respect for her career.
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Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative politician, was found dead at her home in Devon. Police are investigating her death as a murder and have arrested a 26-year-old man. Political leaders and a TV personality have expressed their sadness and support for her family.
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Ann Widdecombe was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old white British man on suspicion of murder.
Authorities say the case is not linked to terrorism or political motives.
Widdecombe served as a Conservative shadow home secretary from 1999 to 2001 and was a spokeswoman for Reform UK.
Political leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, and others have publicly mourned her death.
TV star Anton Du Beke, her partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, expressed his devastation and called her a good friend.
Widdecombe’s family has asked for privacy during the investigation.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of her death.
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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that this year’s El Nino, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean, is growing stronger and may become one of the most intense since 1950. This weather event can change global weather, causing things like droughts, heavy rain, and heat waves, especially in fall and winter.
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El Nino is a natural rise in ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.
NOAA gave an 81% chance that this El Nino will be "very strong" by fall.
"Very strong" is the highest level NOAA uses to describe El Nino events.
This El Nino could be one of the strongest since NOAA began tracking them in 1950.
El Nino affects weather worldwide, changing rain and temperature patterns.
Its main effects, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, are expected in fall and winter.
NOAA updates information about El Nino regularly to help inform the public and governments.
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A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, experienced a passenger window dislodging shortly after takeoff, causing a 61-year-old man to be partially sucked out of the plane. The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki, where the injured passenger was taken to the hospital.
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The incident happened on a Ryanair Boeing 737 shortly after leaving Thessaloniki, Greece.
A window next to a 61-year-old male passenger came loose, partially sucking him out.
The passenger’s wife held his feet to keep him from being pulled out completely.
The plane declared an emergency, oxygen masks dropped, and it returned to the airport safely.
Damage to the plane was caused by uncontained engine failure, with engine debris damaging the fuselage and window.
Greek authorities, Ryanair officials, and Boeing are investigating the incident.
A replacement plane was arranged to continue the flight to Memmingen, Germany.
The plane involved was delivered by Boeing in 2008.
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George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage, and his mother Fiona Cottrell were interviewed by the Metropolitan police as part of an investigation into donations made to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The police are examining if any laws about political donations were broken, including possible attempts to hide the true source of money given to the party.
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George and Fiona Cottrell were questioned under criminal caution by Scotland Yard detectives.
The investigation focuses on donations to Reform UK before the UK general election in July 2024.
The police inquiry started after the Electoral Commission referred possible illegal donations for investigation.
Laws being examined include whether donations were disguised or falsely reported, which is illegal under UK election law.
Fiona Cottrell donated £1 million in June 2024 to a Reform UK fundraising group, half of which was quickly given to the party.
The investigation is broader than just Fiona’s donations and involves requests for bank and financial documents.
Reform UK’s deputy leader said Fiona Cottrell is a valid donor and denied wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated.
The inquiry follows reports of financial transactions flagged for possible money laundering linked to Reform UK senior figures.
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NATO leaders attending a summit in Ankara received engraved revolvers from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as gifts. While some leaders accepted the guns, others faced challenges transporting or importing the weapons due to legal rules.
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Turkish President Erdoğan gave NATO leaders engraved revolvers with live ammunition as gifts.
A letter accompanied the guns to waive Turkey’s export controls, but some leaders still needed extra paperwork to bring the guns home.
The revolvers are a rare Turkish-made model called the Gumusay .357 Magnum, made by a small Turkish arms maker named MKE.
Several leaders showed surprise or caution about receiving guns, with some handing them to police or planning to keep them in secure locations.
Some leaders disabled their guns or left ammunition behind due to transport or legal restrictions.
One European Union leader said she would donate her gun to a military museum.
An analyst said the gift reflected the theme of the NATO summit, which focused on weapons procurement and defense.
The gifts came during a tense period with rising security concerns in Europe and nearby regions.
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Argentina's football association says its email account was possibly hacked after unusual messages appeared criticizing refereeing in their recent World Cup win against Egypt. The emails, which questioned the match result, were not authorized by the association, and they are investigating the incident.
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Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup last-16 match after being two goals behind.
The Egyptian Football Association asked FIFA to remove the French referee and his team, claiming bias favoring Argentina.
Emails from Argentina's official football account criticized refereeing decisions and said Argentina did not truly win.
Argentine officials said these emails were not sent by them and may come from hackers, possibly from a group linked to Egypt.
The Argentine Football Association warned people to ignore suspicious messages from their official email, especially those with links or requests for personal info.
Egypt's team and coach said they felt treated unfairly and suggested possible favoritism toward Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Argentina will face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals next.
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Wildfires in Spain and the western United States this summer show two different problems caused by climate change. Spain has had smaller fires that move quickly and have caused more civilian deaths, while the U.S. has had very large fires that burn more land but cause fewer civilian deaths due to good evacuation plans.
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Spain’s wildfires have burned about 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) this year.
The U.S. wildfires have burned over 3.1 million acres so far in 2024.
A fast-moving fire in Almería, Spain, caused up to 12 civilian deaths.
U.S. civilian deaths have been low despite the large area burned.
At least three U.S. firefighters died fighting fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
Extreme heat and drought have contributed to the fires in both places.
Spain’s deadly fires often occur where homes mix with flammable vegetation.
U.S. fires are large and destructive but controlled through strong evacuation and alert systems.
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Russian bomb strikes in the city of Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, killed four people and injured several others. At the same time, Ukraine attacked multiple Russian oil facilities and tankers to limit fuel supplies to Russian troops and Crimea, which Russia controls.
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Four people, including a teenager, died in Russian air strikes on Kramatorsk, hitting homes and shops.
At least nine others were injured in the attacks on Kramatorsk.
Ukraine targeted two major oil refineries, an oil terminal, a depot, and 10 oil tankers in the Sea of Azov.
The targeted Russian oil facilities are in the Krasnodar, Leningrad, and Rostov regions.
Ukraine’s attacks aim to reduce fuel for Russian forces and isolate Crimea, occupied by Russia since 2014.
The oil tankers hit reportedly belong to an unmarked fleet that transports oil illegally under international sanctions.
Russia’s deputy prime minister said Ukrainian strikes caused fuel shortages and that Russia temporarily banned gasoline and diesel exports to stabilize supplies.
About a third of Russia’s population has been affected by the resulting fuel crisis.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" became the longest-running number one single by a British artist in the UK charts, staying at the top for 16 weeks. The song broke the previous record set by Wet Wet Wet's "Love is All Around" and matched Bryan Adams' Canadian record.
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"Rein Me In" stayed at number one on the UK charts for 16 weeks.
This makes it the longest-running UK number one single by a British act.
The previous British record was Wet Wet Wet’s "Love is All Around" from 1994.
It also equalled Bryan Adams' Canadian record for the same chart achievement.
The song is a remix of a track from Sam Fender’s third solo album.
Fender and Dean perform a duet about the end of a relationship.
The song is Fender’s first number one and Dean’s second, after "Man I Need."
The pair hold records for the longest consecutive run in the UK top 40 and most weeks in the top 10 for a non-Christmas single.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician, was found dead at her home in southwest England with serious injuries. Police have started a murder investigation and are looking for a White male suspect. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the suspect as dangerous and asked the public for help.
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Ann Widdecombe was a 78-year-old former Conservative Member of Parliament and prisons minister.
She was found dead on Thursday in her home near Dartmoor National Park.
Police have launched a murder inquiry and are searching for a White male suspect.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the suspect is dangerous and urged people to come forward with information.
Starmer did not say if the killing was politically motivated and called for unity beyond political differences.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and opposition to abortion and LGBTQ+ rights.
After leaving Parliament in 2010, she took part in reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Celebrity Big Brother."
She later joined the Brexit Party and worked as a spokeswoman for Reform UK, an anti-immigration party.
Widdecombe’s representatives said she was driven by Christian values and a commitment to public service.
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In Cuba, many people now use small electric tricycles powered by solar panels because of a severe fuel shortage caused by a U.S. trade blockade. These tricycles have replaced old gasoline cars and buses, helping people with transport despite ongoing power outages and economic problems.
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Cuba faces a serious fuel shortage due to a U.S. blockade and threats of tariffs on oil suppliers since January 2026.
Traditional vintage cars have mostly disappeared from Cuban streets, replaced by electric tricycles, many made in China.
Many tricycles are equipped with solar panels to recharge without relying on Cuba’s limited power grid.
The tricycles cost between $2,000 and $4,000, which is expensive for most Cubans.
People sell old gasoline cars or receive tricycles from relatives abroad to afford these vehicles.
Electric tricycles are used for transporting goods, serving bus routes, and even collecting garbage.
Power outages and fuel shortages have worsened food and medicine shortages, affecting daily life.
Transportation costs about 500 Cuban pesos (less than $1), a considerable amount due to low average wages.
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Andy Burnham is about to become Britain’s next prime minister and is starting to change Labour’s approach to the war in Gaza by calling for an earlier ceasefire and more pressure on Israel. His leadership will face challenges in dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump, whose unpredictable foreign policies are affecting relations with Western allies.
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Andy Burnham is seen as the likely next UK prime minister.
Burnham apologized for Labour’s previous handling of the Gaza war and wants a stronger push for a ceasefire.
The UK government is considering more sanctions related to the Gaza conflict.
Burnham plans to meet NATO’s target of spending 3.5% of GDP on defense.
President Donald Trump has made controversial statements and actions at NATO, including threats to Spain and interests in Greenland.
Trump’s foreign policy is creating tension and uncertainty among Western allies.
A former UK minister warns that ignoring these tensions could lead to increased local and proxy wars by 2040.
The future may require Western countries to unite clearly around shared rules and cooperate more closely to avoid conflict and global instability.
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Police in Devon and Cornwall have started a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home on Dartmoor. Political leaders Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch publicly expressed their shock over the news.
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Ann Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative minister, was found dead at her Dartmoor residence.
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a murder inquiry into her death.
The news prompted separate reactions from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
The investigation is ongoing, with more details expected.
Ann Widdecombe was involved in UK politics and had recently worked with Reform UK.
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A Paris court sentenced a school monitor to 18 months in prison, suspended, for sexually abusing a kindergarten child. This is the first conviction related to a series of abuse allegations involving non-teaching staff in Paris public schools and leisure centers.
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The court found a 25-year-old school monitor guilty of sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl in care.
The abuse happened at a Paris leisure center between October 2023 and July 2025.
The victim’s statements were described as consistent and fitting for her age.
The man received an 18-month suspended sentence and is banned from working with children.
This is the first conviction linked to the wave of recent child sex abuse claims in Paris schools.
Earlier, one man was found guilty of workplace harassment but cleared of sexually assaulting children, causing controversy.
Since early 2026, Paris has suspended 132 aides, with 52 suspected of sexual abuse.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, a survivor of abuse himself, has promised to take action to prevent further abuse.
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Airstrikes hit southern Iran on Thursday, but no group has said they carried out the attacks. The U.S. said it completed its own strikes earlier, leaving questions about who launched the recent attacks. Iran has not officially blamed anyone, but a lawmaker warned the United Arab Emirates about possibly helping the U.S.
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Airstrikes occurred in southern Iran on Thursday.
No one has claimed responsibility for these latest attacks.
The U.S. said it finished its own airstrikes before these attacks happened.
Iran is preparing to bury its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
An Iranian lawmaker warned the UAE about supporting U.S. actions against Iran.
Gulf Arab states have not commented on the recent airstrikes.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping route for global energy supplies.
The U.S. and Gulf nations want to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for safe passage.
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South Africa's Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini apologized after a video leaked showing him insulting and threatening his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni. The royal office said the video was old and does not reflect their current relationship, adding that the king and queen are now reconciling and performing official duties.
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The leaked video shows King Misuzulu insulting and threatening to physically harm Queen Nomzamo Myeni, his third wife.
Queen Myeni appears to film the video and says at the end that she lives with this kind of treatment daily.
The king’s office stated the footage is historical and not representative of the present situation.
The royal household emphasized that the king and queen have moved towards reconciliation since the video was made.
King Misuzulu’s role is mostly ceremonial but he is influential in Zulu society and receives government funding.
The king’s marriage to Queen Myeni began in November 2025 after legal disputes involving his first wife.
Zulu society is patriarchal, and South Africa has high rates of violence against women, leading to gender-based violence being declared a national disaster.
The video sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some condemning the king’s behavior and others criticizing the public sharing of the video.
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A woman in Kenai, Alaska, was attacked by a brown bear while trying to protect her dog outside her house. She was seriously injured and airlifted to a hospital after firing shots to scare the bear away when it approached.
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The incident happened early in the morning around 4:54 a.m. near the woman’s home.
The woman was outside with two dogs when she saw a brown bear and its two cubs.
One dog ran back inside the house, the other ran into the front yard.
The woman took a shotgun and fired several rounds to try to scare the bears away.
The adult bear attacked the woman on her front deck despite the gunfire.
Another person shouted at the bear, which then ran away with its cubs.
The woman was seriously hurt and flown to a hospital near Anchorage.
Authorities have not yet shared details about her medical condition.
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