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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In the drought-affected Bundelkhand region of northern India, caste discrimination makes it harder for Dalit communities to access scarce water during hot summers. Villagers rely on few handpumps, and Dalits often must wait for dominant caste members to finish before collecting water.
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Bundelkhand is a drought-prone, semi-arid region spanning parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Temperatures in the region often rise above 40°C, sometimes reaching nearly 48°C.
Water taps installed by the government have been dry for around two years in some villages.
Many residents depend on handpumps for water, leading to long waits and conflicts.
Dalits face discrimination and must wait for upper-caste people to finish using handpumps.
Some upper-caste residents perform rituals like pouring water to "cleanse" the pumps after Dalits use them.
Government officials deny water shortages and caste discrimination at water sources.
Residents say worsening heat and water scarcity are increasing tensions over water access.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing firm against President Trump’s tariff threats, promising to match U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar. This strong stance has gained wide support within Canada as trade talks between the two countries have broken down.
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Mark Carney is the Canadian Prime Minister who previously led the Bank of Canada and Bank of England.
Canada walked away from trade talks with the U.S. after President Trump imposed tariff threats.
Canada will match new 50% U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."
Carney's approach combines calmness with determination, which has made him popular in Canada.
Carney's approval rating rose to 60% amid the trade fight.
Both conservative and social democratic provincial leaders support Carney’s strong position.
Canada is concerned about job losses in steel and auto manufacturing if the trade dispute worsens.
The conflict is seen in Canada as a fight over national sovereignty, not just tariffs.
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A 23-year-old pilot safely crash-landed a small plane near a crowded beach in Boca Raton, Florida. The event was recorded on video and reported by CBS News.
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The pilot was 23 years old.
The incident happened near a busy beach in Boca Raton, Florida.
The pilot experienced trouble while flying the small plane.
The plane made a crash landing off the coast, near the beach.
The event was captured on video.
CBS News reported on the incident.
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A fast-moving wildfire called the Hawk Fire forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes in Nevada. The fire spread quickly into neighborhoods near the city of Reno, causing emergency evacuations.
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The wildfire is named the Hawk Fire.
It is located in Nevada, near Reno.
Officials told tens of thousands to evacuate for safety.
The fire moved quickly into residential areas.
Authorities issued evacuation orders on Monday.
Emergency responders are working at the scene.
The situation is ongoing and being closely monitored.
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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced plans to deport thousands of migrants without legal residence permits, mainly Venezuelans. He said immigration raids will start soon to target those involved in crime and others living in Colombia without proper status.
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President Abelardo de la Espriella took office three weeks ago.
He plans to work with immigration services and police to deport illegal migrants.
Most migrants in Colombia without permits come from Venezuela.
About 2.8 million Venezuelans live in Colombia, the largest group outside their country.
Colombia had given temporary permits to about 2.3 million Venezuelans between 2021 and 2023.
The new policy marks a change from previous Colombian governments that protected Venezuelan migrants.
Some organizations helping migrants warn that stopping permits and deportations could harm vulnerable people.
Neighboring countries like Chile, Peru, and Ecuador are also tightening rules on Venezuelan migrants.
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The trade dispute between the United States and Canada involves more than tariffs; it includes disagreements over Quebec’s French language rules and cultural protections. Canadian leaders say these language and culture issues are key parts of their identity and should not be changed as part of trade talks, while the U.S. focuses on market access and business costs for American companies.
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The trade conflict includes U.S. demands about Quebec’s laws on French language use in product labeling, appliances, manuals, and online content.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called U.S. actions threats to the French language and Quebec culture.
Quebec’s government supports protecting French language and culture, which is strongly backed by 85% of Quebecers.
The U.S. wants changes that could affect how much French content digital platforms provide and product information is displayed in Quebec.
The U.S. has imposed extra tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian exports and doubled tariffs on Canadian vehicles after trade talks failed.
Canada has promised to match U.S. tariffs equally in response.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer dismissed the language issue as overblown but criticized some Canadian policies that require American tech companies to share earnings with local competitors.
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette emphasized that Quebec’s identity and language rules are not up for negotiation.
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The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has expanded beyond tariffs to include issues around the French language and Quebec's culture. Canadian leaders say the US is threatening Quebec's identity through demands on language rules and cultural subsidies, while the US downplays this as a minor issue.
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The trade conflict involves tariffs and cultural issues related to the French language in Quebec.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the US threatens Quebec culture and French-language rights.
Canada provides subsidies for French-speaking culture, bilingual product labeling, and Francophone online media.
Quebec’s local laws require certain amounts of French-language content on digital platforms and in products.
The US demands changes in Quebec’s rules on appliances, manuals, and cultural content, affecting US businesses.
Canada faces new US tariffs on $20 billion worth of exports and double tariffs on vehicles.
Canada plans to retaliate by matching US tariffs "dollar for dollar."
Quebec’s Premier Christine Frechette said Quebec’s cultural identity is non-negotiable and received strong public support for resisting US demands.
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