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Iran buried its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad after a week of funeral events across Iran and Iraq. Khamenei’s son and new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public due to injuries from the attack that killed his father, while tensions between Iran and the United States have increased.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, 2026, in an attack.
His burial took place at Iran’s holiest shrine, the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.
Funeral processions and rallies were held for a week in various Iranian and Iraqi cities, attracting large crowds.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei’s son and successor, was injured in the same attack and has not appeared publicly since.
The funeral events included chants and slogans calling for revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s clerical leaders organized the ceremonies to show the power and ideology of the Islamic Republic.
The death of Khamenei has intensified conflict and hostility between Iran and the United States.
Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly recovering but remains hidden due to security concerns and his health.
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China launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, showing its growing nuclear weapons power. This test was seen as a message mainly directed at the United States and raised concerns among Pacific island nations about military tensions in their region.
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China tested a long-range ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-powered submarine on July 6, 2026.
The missile test demonstrated China’s sea-based nuclear weapons ability, part of its “nuclear triad” (land, sea, and air-based nuclear forces).
Experts say this shows China’s second-strike capability, meaning China can respond even after a nuclear attack.
The test occurred two years after a similar missile launch by China in international Pacific waters.
Small Pacific island countries criticized the launch, as the region has a history of suffering from nuclear tests by foreign powers.
China stated the launch was part of regular military exercises and may continue similar tests in the future.
China is building nuclear-powered submarines faster than the United States in recent years.
The South Pacific waters where the missile was launched are strategic and protected by treaties banning nuclear testing.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in 600 deaths, with new suspected cases appearing in areas that had not reported the disease before. The current outbreak is caused by a rare virus strain without an approved vaccine or treatment, and efforts to control it face challenges like conflict and attacks on health centers.
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The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600.
There are now 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases in the country.
Two new suspected cases appeared in Kisangani, Tshopo province, a previously unaffected area.
One suspected case is linked to the initial outbreak zone in Ituri province, while the other has no known connection to affected areas.
The outbreak started officially being reported on May 15, after weeks of undetected transmission.
The virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment yet.
Clinical trials for potential treatments began recently.
Response efforts are hindered by lack of funds, violence against health centers, and ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer famous for her hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal. She was treated for an illness and had emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year before passing away unexpectedly.
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Bonnie Tyler was known for her distinct husky voice and the 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
The song reached number one for four weeks and has over 1 billion streams and video views.
Tyler was hospitalized in May 2024 in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery and placed in an induced coma.
She died unexpectedly in the hospital while being treated for her illness.
Tyler was nominated for three Grammy Awards and represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 19th.
In 2023, she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her contributions to music.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" has remained popular across generations and has been covered by various artists.
Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and developed her musical passion inspired by artists like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.
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Australia and India have signed a new agreement allowing Australia to export uranium to India for use in nuclear energy. The deal aims to support India’s clean energy goals and will follow international safety rules to ensure the uranium is used only for peaceful purposes.
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Australia will export uranium to India to help India increase its nuclear energy production.
The uranium exports are meant only for peaceful uses, not for making weapons.
The deal is protected by rules from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors nuclear materials.
India wants to reach 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
Australia holds about 28% of the world’s uranium reserves and wants to trade more with countries other than China.
India and Australia first made a nuclear cooperation agreement in 2014 but exported little uranium until now due to security concerns.
The leaders also agreed to work together on defense, critical minerals, and space projects, including a space tracking station on Australian territory.
India is Australia’s fifth largest trading partner, with almost 38 billion US dollars in trade during 2024-2025.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer famous for her hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75. She passed away unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness.
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Bonnie Tyler was known for her powerful voice and the 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
She died at 75 in Portugal during treatment for an illness.
Tyler was hospitalized in May for emergency intestinal surgery and was placed in an induced coma.
Her family announced her death on her official website.
She received three Grammy nominations and represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
Queen Elizabeth II awarded her an MBE honor in 2023 for her contributions to music.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" has been streamed over 1 billion times and gained renewed popularity during solar eclipses.
Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and overcame early challenges, including throat surgery that gave her voice its unique sound.
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Bonnie Tyler, the singer famous for songs like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," died on Wednesday. Her family and team announced her death, and more details are expected to come.
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Bonnie Tyler was a singer known internationally.
Her most famous songs include "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
She died on a Wednesday.
Her family and team publicly confirmed her death.
Further updates about her passing may be provided.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer known for the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died unexpectedly at age 75. Her family announced her death and expressed that they are heartbroken.
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Bonnie Tyler was a singer from Wales.
She was 75 years old when she died.
Her death was unexpected.
She was best known for the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
Her family made a public announcement about her passing.
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India’s fast delivery apps promise to bring goods to customers in 10 minutes or less, changing daily life in big cities. However, this quick service relies on a growing gig economy where many young workers face low wages and uncertain jobs.
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Quick delivery apps in India offer fast service, often within 10 minutes.
Many young people in Indian cities work in this gig economy to earn money.
Urban youth unemployment in India was 13.6% in 2025, higher than the national average of 3.1%.
Instant delivery has become a symbol of India’s fast-growing consumer market.
Questions remain about the quality and security of jobs created by these delivery platforms.
The gig economy affects millions of young Indians’ work conditions and wages.
The rapid delivery trend changes both the economy and everyday life in India’s largest cities.
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Pakistani Navy teams are searching rough seas for the crew of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea near Pakistan’s coast. While some wreckage was found, the five crew members are still missing, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.
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The cargo plane belonged to the private carrier K2 Airways.
The plane lost radio and radar contact late Tuesday after a navigation system problem.
The crash site is about 300 kilometers (180 miles) southwest of Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city.
Wreckage was recovered about 100 kilometers (60 miles) off Ormara, a coastal town in Balochistan province.
Rough seas and strong ocean currents are making the search difficult.
The plane is believed to have crashed in deep water, around 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) deep.
Recovering the main parts of the plane may take months or years due to the depth and challenging conditions.
Officials are comparing the difficulty of the search to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh pop singer famous for the 1980s hit songs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at the age of 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a vocal cord operation and an accidental scream.
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Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in south Wales in 1951.
Her unique voice was a result of a throat operation in 1977 followed by a loud scream.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released in 1983 and nominated for a Grammy Award.
The song has been streamed over one billion times and featured in movies, TV shows, and ads.
She also released other hits, including "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It's a Heartache."
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and they remained together without children.
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to music.
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Neil is a one-tonne southern elephant seal that has been visiting a coastal town in southern Tasmania. After spending weeks on land causing traffic disruptions, he has now gone back to the sea, which is normal for his species.
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Neil is a five-year-old southern elephant seal weighing about one tonne.
He visits the same beach spot in Tasmania twice a year to rest and shed his old skin (called moulting).
Neil’s visits attracted many visitors and caused traffic jams in the small town.
Wildlife officials said Neil returned to the sea as expected and may return soon or move to nearby areas.
Neil was tracked by a satellite device in 2023, but it fell off during his moulting.
He normally travels over 1,600 km from Tasmania while hunting for food.
Neil was born in Tasmania, where wild elephant seal colonies were wiped out in the 1800s.
Authorities warned people to keep a safe distance from Neil for everyone’s safety and said euthanasia would only be considered as a last option.
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Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at age 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a medical operation, and her songs have been widely used in films, TV, and advertisements.
Key Facts
Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in 1951 in south Wales.
Her husky singing voice resulted from an accident after vocal cord surgery in 1977.
She rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was nominated for a Grammy Award and has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify.
Tyler worked with American songwriter Jim Steinman, who composed many of her most famous songs.
Her music has appeared in movies such as "Old School" and TV shows like "Glee" and "Grey’s Anatomy."
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2022.
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and had no children.
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President Donald Trump has authorized new bombings on Iran, with the US military striking 170 Iranian targets over 48 hours. The recent attacks follow Iranian actions against commercial ships and rising tensions due to a failed US-Iran agreement that lacked trust and compliance from both sides.
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The US military struck 170 Iranian targets in the past two days.
President Trump said the US-Iran agreement is “over” and called Iran’s leaders “evil, sick people.”
Iran attacked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering US military action.
President Trump warned on social media that further attacks by Iran would be met with worse consequences.
The US-Iran memorandum aimed to reduce conflict by managing shipping routes and lifting US sanctions in exchange for peace steps.
The agreement failed because neither side trusted the other to keep promises, especially on sanctions and military actions.
Iran criticizes the US for not fully lifting sanctions and continuing support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Diplomatic efforts have faltered for decades due to repeated sanctions and mistrust between Washington and Tehran.
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in Portugal due to an illness she was being treated for. She had recently undergone emergency intestinal surgery and was in intensive care.
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Bonnie Tyler was a Welsh singer known for her husky voice and 1980s hits.
She died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after an illness.
In May, she had emergency intestinal surgery near Faro, Portugal.
She was put into an induced coma but was later taken out while remaining very unwell.
Her biggest hit was "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which reached No.1 in the US and UK.
Other popular songs include "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It’s a Heartache."
She was born Gaynor Hopkins near Swansea and began singing in local clubs.
After vocal cord surgery, her voice became huskier, contributing to her unique style.
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The Office for National Statistics has shared the most popular baby names for boys and girls born in England and Wales in 2025. Olivia remains the top girls' name, while Muhammad stays the most popular boys' name.
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Olivia was the most popular girls' name for the fourth year in a row.
Lily moved up to second place for girls, with Amelia dropping to third.
Muhammad was the top boys' name for the third year running.
Noah is the second most popular boys' name, and Leo is third.
New entries in the top girls' names include Isabella, Eliana, Gracie, Alba, and Lilah.
New boys' names in the top 100 include Carter, Ruben, Stanley, and Vincent.
Some names fell out of the top 100, like Ellie, Amelie, Jessica for girls, and Grayson, Brody, Bodhi for boys.
The list is based on birth registrations from 2025 in England and Wales.
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Since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025, about 1,050 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with nearly 28% being children. This means Israel has killed on average one child per day in Gaza. The situation is worsened by media restrictions, and many survivors, especially children, face severe injuries and challenges.
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Since the ceasefire started on October 10, 2025, around 1,050 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.
About 28% of these deaths are children, averaging one child killed every day.
Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per population in the world.
Media restrictions by Israeli authorities limit the reporting on the situation in Gaza.
Survivors of the conflict face long-term health and recovery challenges.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missiles, but this is a complex and lengthy process.
Russia receives 25-40% of its artillery ammunition from North Korea and recruits fighters from other countries like Egypt.
The war has also affected wildlife in the Chornobyl area, changing animal behavior significantly.
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for her husky voice and the 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died aged 75 after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. She had a 50-year music career, released several popular songs, received awards including an MBE, and remained active until recently.
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Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and grew up loving music.
She was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a Swansea club.
Her first single, "Lost in France," came out in 1977.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart," released five years later, became a global hit.
The song was originally eight minutes long, but the radio version was shorter.
She received three Grammy nominations for vocals.
Tyler represented the UK in Eurovision 2013.
In 2022, she was awarded an MBE by Prince William for her contributions to music.
Her most famous song has over a billion streams on Spotify and 1.3 billion views on YouTube.
Tyler passed away after emergency surgery and a period in intensive care.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged military attacks again, damaging a recent ceasefire agreement. Both sides targeted military sites, and casualties were reported as tensions rose around the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global shipping.
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The U.S. targeted about 90 military sites in Iran, including storage for missiles and drones.
Iran responded by attacking facilities used by U.S. forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was “over.”
Attacks have damaged key infrastructure, causing some transport disruptions in Iran, including railway service suspension.
At least 14 people have died and dozens more were injured over the past two days due to the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route that both sides agreed to reopen under a recent ceasefire deal.
The ceasefire agreement was mediated by Pakistan and Qatar and aimed to start talks on bigger issues like Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite the attacks, Trump mentioned Iran had reached out wanting to negotiate a deal.
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Last June was the hottest June ever recorded in Western Europe, with temperatures over 3 degrees Celsius above recent averages, according to the European Union’s climate monitoring service. A strong heatwave caused very high temperatures, dry conditions, and wildfires, affecting millions of people across the continent.
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Western Europe’s average temperature in June was 20.74°C (69.33°F), over 3°C above the 1991-2020 average.
The heatwave created a “heat dome,” a high-pressure system trapping heat like a lid on a pot.
More than 410 million Europeans experienced temperatures above 35°C (95°F) during the heatwave.
Thousands of deaths were linked to the heatwave, mostly in France, Spain, and Belgium.
High humidity made nights warm, reducing relief from the heat.
The Mediterranean Sea reached record-high water temperatures, harming marine ecosystems.
Dry weather increased drought risks in Eastern Europe and caused wildfires in southern Europe.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service gathers data from satellites and weather stations to monitor these changes.
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