Hospitals in Gaza are running low on oxygen because of ongoing attacks and blockades that stop medical supplies from arriving. This shortage makes it hard for sick and premature babies to get the care they need.
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Gaza’s hospitals have very little oxygen left for patients.
Israel is attacking medical facilities in Gaza.
Supplies, including oxygen, are blocked from entering Gaza.
Oxygen stations are working far below normal levels.
Premature babies and seriously ill patients are most affected.
The shortage is putting many lives at risk.
The healthcare system in Gaza is close to collapsing.
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French centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann has announced his candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election. He aims to unite moderate left voters and oppose both far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls, and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Raphaël Glucksmann is a centre-left politician and a member of the European Parliament.
He launched his bid to be France’s next president, targeting the 2027 election.
Glucksmann wants to bring together moderate left-wing voters in a divided political landscape.
Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate, currently leads the first-round voting polls.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a hard-left leader, also competes for influence on the left.
Glucksmann supports pro-European Union and pro-Ukraine positions.
He calls for defending liberal democracy and opposing the far right.
Glucksmann’s partner, Léa Salamé, a news presenter, plans to step back from her TV role during the campaign to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Two people died and five were hurt when a large statue of the Hindu god Ganesha fell on a crowd during a festival procession in Mumbai, India. The festival involves carrying Ganesha idols through the streets before placing them in the sea.
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Two people were killed in the accident involving the Ganesha statue.
Five other people were injured.
The incident happened during a religious procession in Mumbai.
The festival is called Ganesh Chaturthi and lasts 10 days.
Devotees carry Ganesha idols through streets as part of the celebration.
At the end of the festival, the idols are immersed in the Arabian Sea.
The statue that fell was very large or massive.
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The governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, Rubén Rocha Moya, reversed his decision to return to office after facing strong criticism from his own political party over U.S. drug trafficking accusations. Following pressure from party leaders, Rocha Moya requested an indefinite leave of absence while investigations continue.
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Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa was indicted by U.S. prosecutors for allegedly helping the Sinaloa drug cartel smuggle drugs into the United States.
Rocha Moya claimed that Mexican prosecutors found no evidence against him and announced his return to office after nearly four months on leave.
His own party, Morena, including prominent leaders and President Claudia Sheinbaum, criticized his return and urged him to remain on leave.
Rocha Moya then requested an indefinite leave of absence after the backlash.
The U.S. Department of Justice accuses Rocha Moya and others of accepting bribes to protect the cartel’s drug operations.
This case has increased tensions between the U.S. and Mexico regarding how to handle cartel-related corruption and indictments.
President Claudia Sheinbaum supports investigations in Mexico and opposes immediate U.S. demands for arrests and extraditions without local proof.
Rocha Moya denies wrongdoing and calls the charges politically motivated.
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent meeting with security officials after coordinated attacks occurred overnight in three southern provinces where a Muslim insurgency is active. The attacks caused property damage and minor civilian injuries, but no direct clashes with security forces were reported.
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The attacks happened in the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala.
There were 51 violent incidents on Saturday night, including bombings and arson.
A 7-Eleven store in Pattani was set on fire after armed men were seen outside on video.
A bomb damaged railway tracks in Narathiwat, stopping train services.
Three civilians were reported wounded but are recovering; no soldiers or police were engaged.
No group immediately claimed responsibility, but the attacks are believed to be by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu Patani (BRN) insurgent group.
The BRN seeks self-rule for the Muslim-majority southern provinces in mainly Buddhist Thailand.
The region has faced ongoing separatist violence for decades, with nearly 7,837 deaths recorded over 22 years.
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A U.S. envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, corrected his earlier statement that said Israel "still" occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions. His correction reaffirmed that U.S. policy, set by President Donald Trump in 2019, recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, despite international disagreement.
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The Golan Heights was captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 war and annexed in 1981.
Most countries and the United Nations consider the Golan Heights occupied Syrian land and reject Israel’s annexation.
In 2019, President Donald Trump changed U.S. policy to officially recognize Israeli control over the Golan Heights.
Ambassador Tom Barrack initially said Israel "still" occupies the territory, which conflicted with U.S. policy.
Barrack clarified that his comment was about the history of the territory, not U.S. policy, and affirmed Trump’s 2019 decision remains unchanged.
Barrack also criticized recent Israeli strikes in northern Syria, which Israel said aimed to stop Turkey from gaining a military presence there.
Israeli officials defended the strikes as based on strong intelligence to protect their security from Turkey.
The incident increased tensions between Israel and Turkey due to Turkey’s influence in Syria after Bashar Assad’s government weakened.
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Retired Senior Colonel Zhou Bo from China’s army explains China’s idea of a multipolar world, where power is shared by several countries instead of one main superpower. He discusses whether China’s actions match its words, especially in areas like the South China Sea and relationships with developing countries.
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Zhou Bo is a retired senior colonel from China’s People’s Liberation Army.
China promotes a multipolar world with multiple powerful countries.
China says this system would be more fair and balanced than one dominated by a single superpower.
Zhou Bo shares insight from inside China’s government and military.
The South China Sea is a key region where China’s actions are closely watched.
China’s relationship with countries in the Global South is part of its wider global strategy.
The discussion explores if China’s behavior matches its stated goals for world order.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained his reasons for dismissing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, citing disagreements over protests, calls for an election during wartime, and defense spending issues. He also revealed problems with inaccurate information from the Defense Ministry that caused a confusing conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about using Starlink internet services over Russian areas.
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Zelenskyy publicly discussed his conflict with dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for the first time.
Fedorov was involved in mass protests and called for an election, which Zelenskyy disagreed with, seeing it as too risky during the war.
Fedorov refused four offers from Zelenskyy to remain in the government in other roles.
Ukraine is facing a growing shortage of Patriot air-defense missiles as Western deliveries have decreased.
Ukrainian forces have nearly retaken the Dnipropetrovsk region from Russian control, with only about 10 square kilometers still held by Russia.
An inaccurate Defense Ministry report led Zelenskyy to mistakenly assure President Trump that SpaceX's Starlink would be used for strikes over Russia, which was later denied by Elon Musk.
Zelenskyy emphasized that holding an election during the war could divide Ukraine.
Fedorov was credited with modernizing Ukraine’s military technology and drone use but was dismissed after conflicts with military leadership.
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A 14-year-old Palestinian boy named Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri was killed by Israeli gunfire during a military raid in the Askar Refugee Camp. Hundreds of people attended his funeral in the occupied West Bank.
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Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri was 14 years old.
He was killed during an Israeli raid on the Askar Refugee Camp.
His death was caused by Israeli gunfire.
Hundreds of people attended his funeral.
Since 2023, over 1,100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank.
The incident took place in the occupied West Bank region.
The Israeli forces carried out military raids in the area.
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A viral TikTok trend shows videos and pictures of the Cat in the Hat character appearing at night in towns in the UK and Ireland. The police have said these images and videos are fake and created using computer-generated pictures, but many teenagers are scared and confused by them.
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TikTok users have posted videos and images of the Cat in the Hat character roaming streets at night.
Some videos and images were made using artificial intelligence (AI), which creates fake pictures.
Police in Ireland and the UK confirmed the sightings are not real and warned people not to believe them.
Some young people feel scared and worried about encountering this character.
Social media posts include videos of people wearing Cat in the Hat costumes and others with made-up stories.
False social media posts claim police are involved or treating sightings seriously, which police deny.
The trend has caused concern among parents and local communities due to the mix of real and fake content.
Police urged people to check if information is from official sources before trusting or sharing it.
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Thousands of families are leaving their homes in North Kordofan State, Sudan, because of fighting. Many people are staying in crowded camps near El Obeid and urgently need food and safety.
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Fighting is happening in North Kordofan State, Sudan.
Many families, including mothers and children, are fleeing the violence.
People have gathered in camps near the city of El Obeid.
The camps are overcrowded with hundreds of thousands of refugees.
Food and safety are major concerns for the displaced families.
Mothers and children are especially in urgent need of help.
Humanitarian aid efforts are needed to support those affected.
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Tropical Storm Moke is near Hawaii, bringing heavy rain to the Big Island after Hurricane Lala caused flooding, mudslides, and power outages. Moke is expected to cause more flooding and damage due to heavy rains, while another storm, Iselle, is forming far from Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Moke was about 320 miles south-southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds near 40 mph.
Moke could drop up to 10 inches of rain on the Big Island, with some areas possibly getting 15 inches.
Heavy rain from Moke may cause dangerous flooding and mudslides, especially where Hurricane Lala recently damaged the area.
Hurricane Lala caused 2 deaths and over 6,700 people, mostly on the Big Island, still had no electricity.
The northeast coast of the Big Island recorded over 43 inches of rain from Hurricane Lala.
Hawaii’s governor warned residents to prepare by stocking up on food, medicine, and essentials.
Tropical Storm Iselle formed far southwest of Mexico and may become a hurricane soon.
No warnings are currently in place for Iselle, but it could create strong ocean waves near Mexico's Baja California coast.
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A fast-moving wildfire called the Hawk fire has grown to over 13,000 acres near Reno, Nevada, forcing nearly 42,000 people to evacuate their homes. Emergency teams, including about 400 firefighters and the National Guard, are working to control the fire, which has caused injuries, destroyed buildings, and led to road closures and power outages.
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The Hawk fire is spreading quickly from the Sierra foothills toward central Reno.
Nearly 42,000 residents are in a “GO NOW” evacuation zone and another 45,000 are under evacuation warnings.
Three civilians and three first responders have been injured, and some buildings have burned.
Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency and sent the Nevada National Guard to assist.
About 400 emergency personnel from local, state, and federal agencies are fighting the fire.
Nearly 10,000 homes and businesses lost power due to the fire.
More than 20 roads and parts of US Route 395 are closed because of the fire.
The University of Nevada, Reno, and Reno-Tahoe International Airport are currently outside the evacuation zones.
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At least 30 people died when a large pile of rubbish collapsed onto homes in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Rescue teams, including the military, are searching for survivors, and officials expect the death toll to rise.
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The rubbish collapse happened around 2:00 a.m. after heavy rain.
30 people have died and 22 others were injured, with six in serious condition.
The disaster occurred in the Dar-es-Salam area of Conakry.
Military and other resources are involved in the search and rescue efforts.
Guinea’s Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah visited the site to oversee operations.
At least 18 bodies were recovered and taken to the morgue.
A similar landslide at the same site killed 10 people in 2017.
Local residents are concerned the death toll may increase as some people could still be trapped.
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Professor Stephen Walt says President Trump's unpredictable actions are not helping the US in the conflict with Iran. He describes the situation as a hurtful standstill, where neither side wants to make the fighting worse but is waiting for the other to give in. Walt also says there is little chance for a political solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict because US politicians avoid pressuring Israel.
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President Trump’s unpredictable approach is not improving the US position in the Iran conflict.
Iran does not trust what President Trump says.
The conflict with Iran is in a "hurting stalemate," meaning both sides are stuck and cautious about escalating violence.
Neither side in the Iran conflict seems ready to make a major move or back down.
In the Israeli-Palestinian issues, there is no clear path to a political solution.
Both US political parties avoid pressuring Israel on the conflict.
There is a strong commitment in Israel to the idea of “Greater Israel,” which affects the peace process.
Stephen Walt is a professor of international relations at Harvard University.
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A boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank near Tunisia's southeastern coast while traveling to Italy, resulting in eight deaths and six people missing. This tragedy led to protests in the town of Ben Guerdane, where people expressed frustration about increasing poverty and poor public services.
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A boat with 15 Tunisian migrants sank off southeastern Tunisia.
Eight people died in the sinking.
Six people are reported missing.
The boat was heading to Italy.
Protests broke out in Ben Guerdane after the sinking.
The protests reflect anger about rising poverty.
People are also upset about worsening public services.
The incident highlights challenges faced by migrants and local communities.
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At least 30 people died when a large pile of trash collapsed at the biggest landfill in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. The landslide happened early Sunday morning after heavy rain and buried nearby homes, with several others seriously hurt.
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The landfill collapse occurred in the Dar-es-Salam neighborhood of Conakry around 3 a.m. local time.
At least 30 people were killed, and 6 were seriously injured.
The trash pile collapsed due to heavy rains causing a landslide.
Nearby shacks were buried under the trash from the collapse.
The landfill was scheduled to close on the same day as the accident.
Authorities had ordered people near the landfill to leave and implemented safety measures before the incident.
Officials, including Guinea’s minister for territorial administration, visited the site and are conducting search and rescue operations.
The full number of casualties is still being determined as rescue efforts continue.
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Trade talks between Canada and the United States collapsed, leading to a trade war with the US imposing tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada rejected US demands that it said would harm its control over domestic policies, and both sides have warned of ongoing tensions and economic impacts.
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The US imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade talks failed.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada rejected last-minute US demands to protect its sovereignty.
President Trump said Canada unfairly discriminated against US businesses, citing bans on US alcohol sales in many provinces and territories.
Early talks included discussions about lowering tariffs on steel, aluminum, and cars in exchange for Canada allowing US alcohol sales again.
Some Canadian officials and provinces opposed giving in to US demands, encouraging resistance to tariffs.
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator warned that making concessions now could cause more US demands later.
Talks ended abruptly, with Canadian negotiators returning home and no new meetings planned.
Both sides criticized each other publicly after the talks failed, with President Trump accusing Canada of wanting US benefits without obligations.
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Ukraine held a National Flag Day ceremony during its ongoing war with Russia. People raised the flag, remembered those who died, sang songs, and heard speeches, including one from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
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Ukraine is in its fifth year of war against Russia.
National Flag Day is celebrated on August 23 each year.
The holiday was created in 2004, one day before Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Citizens raised the Ukrainian flag and observed a moment of silence for war victims.
A military orchestra performed patriotic and folk songs during the event.
President Zelenskyy spoke to military members, emphasizing the flag’s importance.
The flag represents the values and sacrifices of Ukrainian soldiers defending the country.
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At least 22 people died when a large pile of garbage collapsed early Sunday in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Heavy rain caused the garbage landslide, which buried nearby makeshift homes.
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The landslide happened at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Conakry, Guinea.
The event occurred early Sunday, around 3 a.m. during heavy rain.
At least 22 people were killed in the garbage collapse.
The landslide buried nearby shacks where people lived.
The landfill was scheduled to be closed on the same day the landslide happened.
The information comes from Guinea’s civil protection service and a military sanitation officer.
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