Iran warned nearby countries not to join the US campaign to hurt its economy. The Iranian official said if these countries join the US effort, Iran will treat them as enemies and may target their interests.
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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, made the warning in a TV interview.
Iran opposes the US campaign aimed at damaging its economy, launched by President Donald Trump’s administration.
President Trump called the US operation against Iran the “most crushing economic operation” yet.
Trump warned of harsh economic consequences for countries that help Iran.
Iran’s approach to neighboring countries includes negotiation and attempts to separate them from the US before taking hostile action if they side with America.
Iran suspected the US hopes economic pressure will cause protests and weaken Iran internally.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a key issue; Iran blocked shipping through it early in the conflict, raising global prices.
Iran said it may target alternative oil shipping routes used by regional countries if they join the US economic campaign.
Tehran criticized the US sanctions as an unlawful extension of US power over other countries.
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The Central African Republic government closed the Zamboye gold mining site after it collapsed and killed more than 100 people. The closure was due to failure to follow mining rules, and authorities continue investigating the accident.
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The gold mine collapse happened at the Zamboye site in western Central African Republic.
More than 100 people died, and several others were injured in the collapse.
The government shut down the site because it did not follow mining safety and administrative rules.
The mining disaster is one of several incidents in the country, where many people rely on small-scale mining for income.
Miners often work without proper safety equipment or protections, increasing the risk of accidents.
The authorities had already closed the site, but illegal mining continued there.
A local group leader said the illegal miners were operating outside the law.
Rescue efforts were difficult due to limited skills and equipment for such a large accident.
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A goat herder named Manasse Lomachar in western Kenya found a small gold nugget, which led to a large number of people rushing to his village to look for gold. Thousands of miners arrived, turning the area into a busy mining site, as many hope to earn money to improve their lives.
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Manasse Lomachar sold three grams of gold for about $280.
His discovery sparked a gold rush in the village of Cheporor.
Local officials estimate up to 10,000 people came during the peak of the rush.
People from Kenya and nearby Uganda joined the rush, hoping to earn extra money.
Mining involves digging, washing riverbed mud, and searching for small gold pieces.
Experienced miners found more gold, encouraging others to join.
The number of prospectors has dropped to around 2,500 after the initial rush.
Authorities are unsure about how much gold is really in the area or its long-term value.
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Many UK schools have faced hot classroom conditions during recent heatwaves, with some closing or sending students home early. Experts and parents suggest changing the school calendar because rising temperatures, caused by climate change, are making traditional school schedules harder to manage.
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UK schools in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland stayed open during early summer heatwaves, while Scottish schools were on holiday.
Over 1,000 UK schools closed or sent students home early due to high indoor temperatures during heatwaves.
High temperatures can reduce children's ability to focus and perform well in school exams.
The UK's first 30°C day now comes about three weeks earlier compared to the 1960s.
This summer had five heatwaves and broke temperature records, including 38°C in Norfolk in June.
The Met Office warned about extreme heat, and health agencies issued warnings during recent months.
Experts suggest rethinking the timing of school holidays to avoid the hottest periods.
Climate change is causing longer and earlier hot seasons in the UK, increasing the chance of heat-related school disruptions.
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In June, parts of Belfast, Northern Ireland, experienced violent riots mostly in loyalist areas after a knife attack video spread widely on social media. Protesters targeted homes of refugees, asylum seekers, and people of color, causing many to flee their homes, while community groups worked quickly to help those affected.
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Riots broke out in Belfast on 9 June following a circulated video of a knife attack.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk shared the clip, which got millions of views on X (formerly Twitter).
Violence mainly occurred in loyalist neighborhoods, with attacks directed at refugees, asylum seekers, and people of color.
Rioters shouted “foreigners out” and damaged homes, causing many people to become homeless or displaced.
Northern Ireland’s housing authority reported 76 households homeless, but actual numbers might be higher.
Community groups helped over 200 people by offering food, shelter, transportation, and support during the unrest.
Police used water cannons to try to stop the violence, and buses were hijacked and set on fire.
The unrest has left ongoing challenges in affected communities months later.
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Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, bringing strong winds and heavy rain just one week after Hurricane Lala caused flooding and power outages. Officials are preparing for impacts, especially on Hawaii Island, which is still recovering from the previous storm.
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Tropical Storm Moke is about 425 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west-northwest at 12 mph.
The storm has winds of about 50 mph and is expected to pass south of Hawaii Island overnight and into the next morning.
Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii a week ago, causing over 39 inches of rain, flooding, power outages for around 130,000 customers, and one death.
Some remote areas of Hawaii Island still have no power, with full restoration expected by September 8.
Governor Josh Green urged residents to prepare by stocking food, medicine, and other essentials.
Moke is forecast to bring 5 to 10 inches of rain on the southeast and windward sides of Hawaii Island, with some areas possibly getting up to 15 inches.
The storm will likely have less impact than Lala but will still affect parts of Hawaii Island and eastern Maui.
Another storm front is expected about a week after Moke, continuing the weather challenges for Hawaii.
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Tropical Storm Moke is expected to hit the southern part of Hawaii’s islands on Saturday evening with heavy rain and strong winds. This storm comes just days after Hurricane Lala caused significant damage to the region.
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Tropical Storm Moke is moving west toward southern Hawaii.
Forecasts predict 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 cm) of rain on the Big Island’s southeast and windward sides.
Some areas may receive up to 15 inches (38 cm) of rain.
Other islands may get 1 to 2 inches of rain, with east Maui possibly seeing up to 4 inches.
The National Weather Service warns of flooding and mudslides, especially where Hurricane Lala already caused heavy rain.
Damage from Hurricane Lala includes at least $43 million to infrastructure and $4.6 million to homes.
There were no coastal warnings early Saturday, but officials advise watching the storm closely.
Rain from the storm could cause dangerous ocean currents and life-threatening flooding.
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Actress Lucy Davis appeared at a London sci-fi convention less than two weeks after revealing she has incurable breast cancer. She expressed gratitude for the support from fans and spoke about her experiences on the panel discussing her role in the movie Shaun of the Dead.
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Lucy Davis announced she has stage four breast cancer that has spread to her bones.
She made her first public appearance since the announcement at the For The Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention in London.
Davis talked about her role as Dianne in the 2004 film Shaun of the Dead during the event.
She described the fan community as supportive and like a "second family."
The film’s director Edgar Wright and lead actor Simon Pegg also participated in the panel.
Davis shared memories from filming, including pretending to be zombies with the cast.
She encouraged people to believe in themselves and not accept limits others place on them.
Davis thanked fans for their emotional and kind responses to her cancer news.
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Syria condemned an Israeli airstrike near Damascus that hit a civilian vehicle and injured people. Israel said it targeted a "terrorist" planning attacks, while the U.S. criticized the strikes as increasing regional tensions. Turkey denied Israel's claim it was a threat, and Israel said Syrian and Turkish moves risked breaking a security agreement.
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Syria says an Israeli strike hit near Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, injuring several civilians.
This was the second Israeli attack on Syria in one week.
Israel said it targeted a terrorist preparing attacks threatening Israeli soldiers.
The U.S. called Israel’s strikes "unnecessary" and warned they could destabilize the region.
The Israeli military targeted a Syrian airbase near the Turkish border, which Syria said could raise tensions.
Turkey denied moving troops to the airbase and rejected Israeli claims it poses a threat.
Israel stated Syria was close to violating a security agreement by allowing Turkish troops near Aleppo.
Syria has been rebuilding military sites after government forces were overthrown in 2024.
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An outdoor cinema in Khartoum is bringing families back to watching movies together. The cinema provides a short break from the ongoing conflict, but power cuts create problems for the screenings.
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The cinema is located in Khartoum, Sudan.
It is an open-air venue showing movies outside.
Families are attending the cinema again after interruptions.
The cinema offers a temporary escape from the war in the area.
Organizers want to show more Sudanese films in the future.
Power outages continue to disrupt the film screenings.
The effort supports local entertainment during difficult times.
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Reports say Meghan Markle’s planned role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen was canceled due to strong negative reactions in the UK. Meghan and Prince Harry are also expected to move back to the UK soon with their children after living in the US for six years.
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Meghan Markle was set to appear in season 3 of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen but the casting was withdrawn.
The decision came after intense backlash in the UK.
The Gentlemen series is based on a 2019 crime comedy film created by Guy Ritchie.
Meghan previously acted in the TV show Suits and some other small roles in TV and film.
Meghan recently made a cameo in the Amazon comedy Close Personal Friends.
Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to Britain with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
King Charles was reportedly informed about their return last week.
The couple signed a new multi-year deal with Netflix last year, after an earlier $100 million deal in 2020.
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The National Hurricane Center is watching three weather systems in the Atlantic as the hurricane season approaches its busiest time. One system near West Africa has the highest chance—about 40%—of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next week, but none currently threaten the United States.
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Three weather disturbances are being monitored in the Atlantic basin.
A tropical wave near West Africa may develop into a low-pressure area with a 40% chance of becoming a storm soon.
Two other systems have lower development chances: 20% near the Azores and 10-20% near Bermuda.
No Atlantic storms currently pose a threat to the U.S.
The Atlantic hurricane season tends to peak around September 10.
The Pacific Ocean has been more active recently, with Hurricane Lala and Tropical Storm Moke affecting Hawaii.
An El Niño weather pattern is influencing stronger Pacific storms and weaker Atlantic activity so far.
Meteorologists expect more tropical development later in the Atlantic season due to rising ocean temperatures and better atmospheric conditions.
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Israeli military actions and attacks by Israeli settlers have injured at least 19 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Reports say these incidents have increased since October 2023, with many Palestinians affected by settler violence and military raids.
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Israeli forces shot and injured three Palestinians near East Jerusalem by the separation wall.
Eleven Palestinians, including children, were treated for tear gas inhalation during raids in the northern West Bank.
Settlers and Israeli soldiers beat and injured several Palestinians in areas south of Hebron and Jenin.
Two Palestinians were killed in separate attacks by settlers and the Israeli army.
Families in Qusra have been surrounded by settlers and Israeli forces for two weeks, with concerns of forced displacement.
Around 780,000 Israeli settlers live in 192 settlements and 400 outposts across the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
The United Nations recorded over 1,330 settler-related attacks in the West Bank from January to July 2024, the highest rate in 20 years.
A UN commission reported Israeli authorities often fail to stop settler attacks and sometimes support them through military protection and resources.
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Tropical Storm Moke is moving just south of the Hawaiian Islands and will bring heavy rain and strong winds this weekend. It will not hit the islands directly but may still cause flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island, which was recently damaged by Hurricane Lala.
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Tropical Storm Moke has winds of 50 mph and may get stronger.
The storm is expected to pass south of Hawaii without making landfall.
The Big Island will get 5 to 10 inches of rain, with some places up to 15 inches.
Maui will receive 1 to 4 inches of rain from the storm.
Recent Hurricane Lala caused severe damage with wind gusts over 80 mph and up to 48 inches of rain in some areas.
The ground is already very wet from Lala, increasing flood and mudslide risks.
Hawaii reactivated its emergency information center to keep the public updated.
The current El Niño climate pattern is warming ocean waters, which increases hurricane activity in the region by creating better conditions for storms to develop and stay strong.
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Baby Macs Green was very sick with a serious heart condition and almost died. After receiving a device called a Berlin Heart that helps pump blood, he is now doing much better and is stable while waiting for a heart transplant.
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Macs Green had two cardiac arrests and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that can cause heart failure.
He was initially treated with a machine called ECMO that helped pump oxygenated blood.
Macs received a Berlin Heart, an external pump that takes over the heart’s function, at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.
The Berlin Heart allows Macs to come off sedative drugs and has improved his condition significantly.
Despite the Berlin Heart, Macs still needs a heart transplant, with an uncertain wait time that may be 18 months or longer.
His parents say he is now responding well and is “thriving” after the operation.
The family urges others to consider organ donation in case of losing a child.
The NHS Blood and Transplant team reported 17 Berlin Hearts fitted in children in the UK so far in 2024-25.
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Iran has allowed some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Iraq requested permission through different channels. Iraqi leaders said this move helps Iraq export oil safely and they want to avoid becoming involved in regional conflicts.
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Iran granted permission for several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
This permission followed repeated requests from Iraqi officials.
Iraqi President Nizar Amidi said Iran has facilitated some recent oil shipments through the strait.
Iraq opposes using its land to attack other countries and wants to avoid regional war involvement.
The Strait of Hormuz is important globally for oil transport, not just for Iraq.
Iran’s decision partly reflects its view that Iraq has resisted U.S. pressure in the region.
Iraq is also working to export oil through ports in Turkey, Syria, and Jordan to reduce reliance on the strait.
The strait's shipping and oil traffic have dropped significantly due to ongoing regional security issues.
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A boat carrying migrants capsized off the southern coast of Tunisia, killing at least two people and leaving about 12 missing. One survivor was rescued, and search efforts continue as the migrants were believed to be traveling toward Italy.
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The boat left early Thursday between the cities of Zarzis and Ben Guerdane.
About 15 people were on board when the boat capsized.
Two bodies were recovered and taken to a hospital on the nearby island of Djerba.
One survivor was found wearing a life jacket by a commercial ship on Saturday.
Rescue teams including a helicopter and coast guard boats searched the area for more survivors.
Zarzis is a common departure point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean toward Europe.
Migration from Tunisia decreased after a 2023 deal with the European Union that provided funding and training to Tunisian border control.
Human rights groups have raised concerns about abuses against migrants and asylum seekers in Tunisia following the EU migration agreement.
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President Donald Trump says his administration has achieved the "essential denuclearization of Iran" through military actions against Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts say while U.S. strikes in 2025 slowed Iran’s nuclear program, Iran still has enough enriched uranium to potentially build nuclear weapons, and its desire to develop such weapons remains.
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President Trump claims his administration has largely stopped Iran’s nuclear weapons program.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in 2025, damaging but not destroying Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran has stopped international inspectors from checking its nuclear facilities, making it hard to verify the program’s status.
Experts say Iran still has enough enriched uranium stored to make a dozen or more nuclear weapons over time.
The U.S. withdrew from a 2015 agreement aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear activities in 2018 under President Trump.
Military experts say Iran’s nuclear program was "significantly degraded" but not eliminated.
The current conflict and U.S. military pressure may have strengthened hardliners in Iran who want nuclear weapons.
A ceasefire deal with Iran recently expired, and both sides remain far apart on resolving the conflict.
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Israel has been building new settlements in the West Bank, an area it occupies. The Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is speeding up construction of these settlements despite international laws that consider them illegal and warnings from other countries.
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Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law.
The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expanding these settlements quickly.
The expansion aims to strengthen Israel’s control over the West Bank and prevent the creation of a continuous Palestinian state.
Israel has started bids to build 1,200 new housing units in these settlements.
The controversial E1 settlement plan continues despite international criticism.
Some Western countries have threatened to impose sanctions on Israel if the settlements proceed.
These actions come just months before Israeli elections.
The issue has drawn comments from diplomats and officials on both sides.
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Fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region has forced over 200,000 people to leave their homes since late last year. The conflict that began in 2023 has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced about 14 million across the country.
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More than 200,000 people have been displaced in the Kordofan region of Sudan since late 2023.
The violence in Sudan started in 2023.
At least 59,000 people have died due to the conflict.
Around 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes in Sudan.
The United Nations reported these displacement and death figures.
The fighting in Kordofan has become more intense recently.
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