Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran tried to kill one of his sons but did not give details about when or where it happened. His statement came amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran after a joint U.S.-Israeli strike killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and members of his family.
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Netanyahu claimed Iran attempted to murder one of his sons but did not specify which son or when.
The claim was made during a phone interview with a pro-government Israeli news outlet.
The statement coincides with upcoming Israeli elections in October and ongoing conflict with Iran.
A joint U.S.-Israeli strike killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and four family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.
Netanyahu supports continuous personal security for Israel’s former army chief, Gadi Eisenkot, amid threats.
Netanyahu’s two sons and wife received extended personal protection from Israeli authorities in July.
Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, was named Iran’s new supreme leader and vowed revenge for his father’s killing.
Netanyahu’s elder son, Yair, has lived in Miami part-time since early 2024, raising questions about protection costs.
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Amnesty International reported that the Indian government used weapons like pellet shotguns, grenades, batons, and electric shock devices against protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Modi, has denied using too much force.
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Amnesty International conducted an investigation into protests in India.
The investigation found that lethal weapons were used against protesters.
Weapons mentioned include pellet-firing shotguns, grenades, batons, and electric shock devices.
The protesters were led by the Cockroach Janta Party.
The Indian government denies using excessive force against protesters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the Indian government.
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A large wildfire near Reno, Nevada, forced about 24,000 people to evacuate, with tens of thousands more on alert. The fire started on Saturday, has burned over 15,000 acres, destroyed dozens of homes, and is being fought by more than 900 firefighters, including teams from other countries.
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The fire is called the Hawk Fire and started on Saturday.
It has burned over 15,000 acres (about 6,000 hectares) near Reno, Nevada.
Around 24,000 people are still under evacuation orders; at its peak, more than 40,000 were evacuated.
Tens of thousands more people are on alert and should be ready to leave quickly.
The fire is about five miles northwest of Reno and moving fast due to strong winds.
Seven people, including three firefighters, have been injured; no deaths reported.
At least 32 homes have been completely destroyed, and many others damaged.
Firefighters from the US, Australia, and New Zealand are working to stop the fire.
Officials say the fire was caused by humans but are still investigating if it was accidental or intentional.
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Gang members attacked people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, Kenscoff, killing about 40 displaced individuals and injuring many others. The local mayor described the event as a "night of terror" and said some people remain missing after the attack.
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Around 40 people were killed by gangs in a church used as a shelter in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Some victims were killed execution-style, and dozens more were wounded.
The attackers also abducted several people from the displaced persons camp.
Kenscoff has experienced heavy gang violence and clashes for several months.
Haiti suffers from ongoing political instability, gang control, and economic hardship.
Nearly 1.5 million Haitians are displaced, and over five million face serious food shortages.
Haiti’s last president was assassinated in 2021, and the country has not held an election since 2016.
A general election is planned for December 2026, despite security concerns.
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A court in Peru sentenced four men to 15 to 35 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Quinto Inuma Alvarado, an Indigenous Amazon rainforest defender. The killing was linked to his fight against illegal logging on his community’s land.
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Quinto Inuma Alvarado, a 50-year-old Kichwa leader, was shot and killed on November 29, 2023.
He was targeted because of his work against illegal logging in the northern Amazon region of San Martin, Peru.
Four men were convicted: two sentenced to 35 years, one to 28 years and 4 months, and one accomplice to 15 years.
The trial lasted nearly eight months and included hearings in both Lima and the Amazon city of Tarapoto.
Inuma had warned authorities about threats and received police protection, but law enforcement struggled to patrol the remote area.
This is the first case in Peru involving the killing of an Indigenous defender to result in sentences this severe.
The verdict is seen as an important step toward justice and accountability for violence against Indigenous and environmental defenders in the Amazon.
Prosecutors accused a timber operator, Segundo Juan Villalobos Guevara, of ordering the murder because Inuma had denounced him for illegal logging.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to visit the US in September to talk with President Donald Trump about Ukraine’s defense needs. Burnham recently visited Ukraine, promising to continue support amid Russian attacks and plans to work with European leaders to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.
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Andy Burnham plans to visit the US in September during the UN General Assembly meeting.
Burnham’s trip will be his first to the US since becoming UK Prime Minister in July.
The UK will share blueprints for a missile to help Ukraine produce weapons domestically.
Burnham met Ukrainian President Zelensky and supports continued pressure on Russia.
Ukraine relies on US Patriot missiles but faces shortages because of other conflicts like the war in Iran.
Zelensky hopes to get 300 Patriot missiles before winter to defend against Russian attacks.
President Trump has expressed caution about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles due to the technology involved.
Burnham, Macron, and German Chancellor Merz agreed to prioritize strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses and sanctions on Russia.
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Muslims in Iraq, Libya, and Morocco celebrated Mawlid al-Nabi, which is the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. They took part in prayers, processions, and other celebrations to mark the occasion.
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Mawlid al-Nabi is the observance of Prophet Muhammad’s birthday.
Celebrations include prayers and processions.
The events took place in Iraq, Libya, and Morocco.
Muslims come together to honor the day with various activities.
The holiday is an important religious event in Islam.
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A 68-year-old French tourist died in California's Death Valley after his car got stuck in mud during extreme heat. He tried to walk for help but was overcome by the hot weather and found dead later that day.
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The tourist’s name was Pierre Michel Formosa.
He was found near the salt flats of Death Valley after his car was stuck on West Side Road.
Temperatures reached 46.6°C (116°F) during the incident.
His travel companion walked 1.3 miles to get help and contacted a nearby driver.
Death Valley National Park staff and police found Formosa in the afternoon and pronounced him dead.
An extreme heat warning is currently in effect in Death Valley.
Death Valley recorded a world high temperature of 57°C (134°F) in 1913.
Heatwaves have caused other heat-related deaths in the U.S. during the summer, including four hikers in the Grand Canyon.
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A 29-year-old man died and nine others were hurt during the Huamantlada festival in Tlaxcala, Mexico. This event is the world’s largest open road bullfighting festival, where bulls run through city streets.
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The incident happened at the Huamantlada festival in Tlaxcala, Mexico.
A 29-year-old man was killed during the event.
At least nine other people were injured.
The festival involves releasing bulls to run through multiple city streets.
Twenty-one bulls took part in this year’s event.
Huamantlada is known as the world’s largest open road bullfighting event.
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A trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff increase on cars, steel, and other goods starting in January. In response, Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, have strongly criticized the decision and vowed to take action to protect Canadian workers and businesses.
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President Trump announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel, effective in January 2027.
The tariffs follow a breakdown in trade deal negotiations between the U.S. and Canada.
Trump stated that Canada has been unfair to the U.S. in trade and claimed the U.S. does not need Canada.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks and promised to retaliate with equal tariffs.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Trump a bully and said Canada should fight back strongly against the tariffs.
Canada plans to announce new measures to support its workers and businesses in response to the trade actions.
The dispute reflects long-standing tensions over trade policies between the two countries despite their close economic ties.
Trump has previously suggested that Canada should become the 51st state, a comment rejected by Canadian leaders.
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At least 30 people died in a gang attack in Kenscoff, a community near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The area has experienced many attacks as armed groups try to control access to the city.
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The attack took place in Kenscoff, located on a hillside near Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital.
At least 30 people were killed during the gang attack.
Kenscoff is an important area because it overlooks key routes into Port-au-Prince.
Armed groups have been attacking Kenscoff repeatedly since last year.
These groups aim to increase their control over the capital city.
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Five people were found dead in a rural home near Portland, Oregon, including the suspect’s girlfriend and her family. The suspect, Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in his car in Washington state, and police believe he took his own life.
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Five victims were found in a home near Portland, Oregon.
The victims included the suspect’s girlfriend, her mother, grandmother, and two friends.
The suspect was 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker.
Parker was found dead in his car about 187 miles north in Enumclaw, Washington.
Authorities believe Parker killed himself after the killings.
The property owner was Rowan Karla Kimsey, one of the victims.
Two cats and two dogs were also found dead at the scene; another injured cat was euthanized.
The exact cause of death for the people and animals has not been disclosed.
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About 1,800 people in northern Japan pulled a 360-ton castle tower a few meters using ropes and rollers to move it back to its original place. This effort is part of work to fix earthquake damage and preserve the historic Hirosaki Castle keep without taking it apart.
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The castle keep weighs 360 tonnes and was moved about 2.22 meters over two days by teams of people pulling ropes.
About 1,800 participants were chosen from 8,000 applicants from Japan and other countries to help move the keep.
The keep was placed on rails and moved using an old Japanese method called hikiya, which rolls buildings instead of dismantling them.
The wall that needed repair was finished in December 2024, with all stones returned to their original spots.
The keep is a nationally important cultural property and the only castle keep left in Japan’s northeast Tohoku region.
This building move is scheduled to continue with more people pulling by hand until August, covering about 5 meters total.
Machines will complete the rest of the roughly 73-meter move, expected to finish by the end of the year.
The castle, originally built in 1611 and rebuilt in 1810 after a fire, draws about 2 million visitors annually during cherry blossom season, but will be closed for years during renovation.
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Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has ordered authorities to detain and deport immigrants who do not have legal status or have committed crimes. He also declared a strong fight against criminal gangs involved in drug trafficking and other illegal activities.
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Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia’s president just over two weeks ago.
He announced joint police and migration authority operations to start this week targeting immigrants without legal status and those committing crimes.
De la Espriella’s immigration policy is stricter than previous governments and focuses on deporting irregular migrants.
He promised to treat gangs involved in drugs, illegal mining, extortion, and smuggling as terrorists.
Most immigrants in Colombia (about 90%) come from Venezuela, with roughly 2.8 million Venezuelans living in Colombia.
Around 848,000 Venezuelan migrants in Colombia have irregular status, including 193,000 children and teenagers.
Human rights groups and opposition politicians criticize the policy as xenophobic and harmful to migrants fleeing poverty and violence.
Colombian law does not classify migrants as “illegal” but as having an “irregular” status, which is not a crime.
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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi is set to leave office in 2028 under the current constitution, but a political fight is ongoing about possible constitutional changes that could affect this timeline. His supporters want reforms that could lead to a referendum, while opposition groups fear these changes might allow Tshisekedi to stay in power longer than two terms.
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The current DRC constitution limits presidents to two five-year terms and protects this limit from being changed.
President Tshisekedi said in May he has not sought a third term but might accept it if the people want him to continue.
Parliament passed a law to organize a referendum for possible constitutional changes, which the Constitutional Court approved with some concerns.
Opposition groups, including the C64 coalition, are protesting, saying constitutional reforms might be used to extend Tshisekedi’s rule beyond 2028.
Large protests against constitutional changes took place in eastern cities Goma and Bukavu in July and are planned in Kinshasa in September.
The conflict is happening while the DRC faces armed rebellion in the east by groups like M23 within the Alliance Fleuve Congo coalition.
President Tshisekedi plans to hold a national dialogue to address the political tensions.
Opposition politicians warn that changing the constitution during ongoing conflict could worsen divisions in the country.
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Omarion, a singer and performer, has had a long career starting from childhood. He began as the lead singer of the R&B boy band B2K and later had a successful solo career. Now 41, he continues to make music and plans to expand into directing and producing.
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Omarion started performing at age 5 and acted in commercials as a young teen.
He was the frontman of B2K, a popular R&B boy band in the early 2000s.
Omarion’s first solo album, called O, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts in 2005.
His new music project, O2-Part 1, reflects 20 years of his music experience and includes styles like Afrobeats and Amapiano.
Omarion believes in growing and changing within the music industry rather than just relying on past success.
He has performed in music, movies, and reality TV.
He plans to work in directing and talent development in the future.
B2K reunited in 2019, adding a new chapter to his career.
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A boat carrying 15 migrants sank off Tunisia’s southeastern coast near Zarzis and Ben Guerdane, leaving two people missing and one survivor rescued. The tragedy sparked violent protests in Ben Guerdane where people demanded better living conditions and economic development.
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The migrant boat sank about 14 nautical miles (26 km) off the coast of Zarzis on Friday.
15 mostly young people were on board; 12 bodies have been recovered, two remain missing, and one person survived.
The migrants were trying to reach Italy, crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
Protests erupted in the city of Ben Guerdane, including burning tires and roadblocks; police used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Protesters say lack of opportunities and marginalization push youth to risk dangerous sea journeys.
Officials are conducting genetic tests to identify recovered bodies and confirm the total number aboard.
Tunisia’s southeastern coast is close to Italy’s Lampedusa island, a common migration route.
The Mediterranean is one of the deadliest migration routes, with over 1,000 migrant deaths or disappearances reported this year.
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The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years. This decision aims to encourage private investment and help Syria rejoin the global economy, following the Syrian government's efforts to distance itself from international terrorism.
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Syria was on the US list of state sponsors of terrorism since 1979.
The removal lifts major barriers for private sector investment in Syria.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited Syria’s government for moving away from terrorism.
US President Donald Trump has welcomed Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant.
The Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), once part of al-Qaeda, was also removed from the US terrorist list.
HTS played a key role in overthrowing former president Bashar al-Assad and controls the current transitional administration.
The US hopes to shift Syria away from Russian and Chinese influence.
Syria remains unstable and faces regional tensions with Israel and Turkey.
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A tornado hit villages in southern France, causing damage and injuring over 40 people. Strong winds tore roofs off homes, cut electricity for thousands, and blocked roads.
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The tornado struck southern France, including the village of Verzeille.
Winds reached speeds over 100 km/h (62 mph).
More than 40 people were injured due to the tornado.
Around 2,800 households lost electricity on Monday evening.
Several roads were blocked following the tornado.
The tornado formed under a thunderstorm, as recorded by a local witness.
The village of Pomas experienced roof damage on homes.
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