A private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos, causing a fire and killing three people. Authorities have recovered the bodies, but they have not yet identified the victims or determined the cause of the crash.
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The crash occurred on Monday on the island of Sifnos in Greece.
The helicopter was private, not commercial or military.
The accident happened near the area called Tholos on Sifnos.
The crash started a fire at the site.
Three people died in the crash.
Authorities recovered the bodies from the scene.
The identities of the people on board are not known yet.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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A young man named Mohammad Ghamira died after being arrested and beaten by Syrian security forces, raising concerns about continued abuse in Syrian detention centers. Despite promises of investigation by Syria’s interim government, human rights groups say torture and mistreatment still happen in prisons.
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Mohammad Ghamira was a 29-year-old father with hemophilia, a condition that makes blood hard to clot.
He was arrested on theft charges and died from injuries related to beatings while detained.
Ghamira was previously a volunteer with the White Helmets, a civil defense group in opposition areas.
His family warned authorities about his medical condition but he was reportedly still assaulted.
Syria’s Interior Ministry has detained seven officers for questioning and launched an investigation.
Officials admitted police department problems but expressed hope this case could lead to improvements.
A recent U.N. report documented torture and bad treatment in many Syrian detention centers.
The report covered abuses occurring after President Bashar Assad was removed from power in late 2024.
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Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's Middle East negotiator, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem after a two-hour meeting with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt. The talks focused on a U.S.-backed 15-point plan aimed at a ceasefire and rebuilding Gaza, but Israel and Hamas disagree on conditions, especially disarmament and territorial control.
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Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu following talks with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo.
The meetings centered on a U.S.-supported 15-point road map to advance a ceasefire and Gaza reconstruction.
Hamas says it agreed to the plan, which includes disarmament, and wants Israel to approve it.
Israel insists Hamas must fully disarm before any Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Israeli troops occupy about 60% of Gaza, with Netanyahu aiming to control up to 70%.
Two working groups were agreed on, to focus on Gaza’s disarmament and public health issues.
Regional countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia condemned Israel’s rejection of the road map.
Some people in Gaza are hopeful the talks could end the conflict, while others remain doubtful about their effectiveness.
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A railway bridge in Hinckley, Leicestershire, known as Britain’s most hit bridge, was struck by a lorry twice in two days. No damage was found to the bridge, but the incidents caused road closures and minor train delays.
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The A5 Watling Street railway bridge near Hinckley was hit by a lorry twice, once early Sunday and again Monday afternoon.
The bridge was named the most frequently struck bridge in Britain, having been hit 22 times between April 2024 and March 2025.
After Monday’s strike, the bridge was inspected within 30 minutes and found to have no damage.
Train services were delayed by a total of 16 minutes due to Monday’s incident.
Road closures occurred both times the bridge was hit, affecting traffic on the A5 Watling Street.
Network Rail said bridge strikes are a major cause of railway disruptions.
Plans to lower the road under the bridge to prevent future strikes have been delayed again.
Network Rail urges drivers to know their vehicle height and follow road signs carefully near low bridges.
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Israel’s Likud Party is holding primaries to choose candidates for the upcoming general election. The party’s candidate list is important because it determines who will likely enter the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, based on the party’s share of votes.
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Likud is a right-wing Israeli party led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The party has shifted Israeli politics to the right since 1977.
Likud governments have been involved in major military actions, including wars and responses to Palestinian uprisings.
The party supports Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, defying international law.
Israel’s election system uses proportional representation; parties get seats based on their vote share.
Likud members vote in primaries to create the candidate list, but Netanyahu personally selects some candidates.
Some spots on the list are reserved for women, young people, and recent immigrants.
Key party members like Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Defence Minister Israel Katz have secured their positions through internal deals.
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Amanda Abbington settled with the BBC for a sum in the five figures after making bullying complaints about her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC review found some of her claims against professional dancer Giovanni Pernice to be true and has since made changes to improve dancer welfare on the show.
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Amanda Abbington alleged bullying and harassment by Giovanni Pernice during Strictly Come Dancing.
The BBC conducted a review in 2024 and upheld some, but not all, of Abbington's complaints.
The BBC apologized to Abbington and thanked her for coming forward.
Abbington left the show early for personal reasons before making the allegations.
Giovanni Pernice denied any threatening or abusive behavior and welcomed the review results.
The BBC paid a five-figure settlement to Abbington through BBC Studios, not from the license fee.
The BBC did not find any evidence of physical aggression but upheld complaints of verbal bullying and harassment.
After the review, Strictly introduced new welfare measures, including a chaperone present during rehearsals.
Giovanni Pernice did not return for the 2024 series and competed in and won Italy’s version of the show.
Strictly Come Dancing is launching a new series in September 2026 with new hosts and new professional dancers.
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The trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis began in Las Vegas, where he faces murder charges for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis denies guilt but admitted involvement in a 2019 book, which prosecutors say helped reopen the case.
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis is accused of ordering the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas and died several days later.
Prosecutors say Davis was the commander on the ground during the attack.
Davis pleaded not guilty but wrote about his role in a 2019 memoir.
Tupac had been involved in a fight earlier that night with Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson.
Davis allegedly sought revenge for Anderson by hunting down Tupac and Suge Knight.
The shooting occurred after Tupac pulled a gun, according to Davis’s book.
A judge allowed the memoir to be used as evidence despite defense objections.
The trial is a major step in a case that remained unsolved for decades.
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Tropical Storm Lala moved past Hawaii’s main islands, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm but is expected to become a hurricane again over open ocean. Cleanup started as the storm moved west, with no immediate danger to people but ongoing risks from surf and flooding.
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Tropical Storm Lala moved west of Hawaii after causing heavy rain and flooding.
The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday without making landfall.
Lala is forecast to regain hurricane strength by Wednesday while far from land.
No coastal watches or warnings were active on Monday, but dangerous surf and rip currents remained.
Some areas on the Big Island received over 43 inches (1.1 meters) of rain.
Wind gusts reached up to 140 mph (225 kph) on Mauna Kea volcano; lower elevations saw winds of 30-40 mph, gusting up to 60 mph.
Flooding washed about 100 homes off their foundations, but no deaths are reported.
Cleanup efforts began Monday as floodwaters receded and winds eased.
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President Donald Trump warned Oman of military action if it blocked efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This statement came as the 60-day negotiation period between the United States and Iran ended.
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President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The sixty-day negotiation period between the U.S. and Iran expired on Monday.
The negotiations were focused on issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and regional tensions.
Oman is a country located near the Strait of Hormuz and has diplomatic ties in the region.
President Trump’s warning highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S., Iran, and regional players.
The situation impacts international security and global oil markets.
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Russia has attacked Ukraine’s state energy company Naftogaz 13 times in the past week, damaging its facilities. These strikes are part of a wider Russian campaign targeting Ukraine’s power grid to disrupt civilian life during winter. Ukrainian officials report ongoing violence and both sides are using drones and long-range weapons.
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Russia attacked Naftogaz facilities 13 times in the last week and nearly 300 times since January.
The strikes aim to cut off electricity, heating, and water for Ukrainian civilians in winter.
No Naftogaz employees were injured, but equipment and production were seriously damaged.
A Russian attack on a Ukrainian coal mine caused a fire and killed one worker.
Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones and new long-range weapons in the conflict.
Ukraine’s drones now reach Moscow, causing events there to be canceled for security reasons.
Ukrainian attacks killed seven people in Russia; Russian strikes killed five civilians in Ukraine recently.
The United Nations estimates nearly 17,000 Ukrainian civilians have died in the war so far.
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US envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to promote President Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Both Palestinians and Israelis doubt that the plan will lead to an agreement.
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Jared Kushner is the US envoy leading peace efforts in the Gaza region.
Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt during his visit.
He also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The meeting focused on President Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.
Israel has already rejected this Gaza plan.
Both Palestinians and Israelis are doubtful about reaching an agreement.
The plan aims to address ongoing conflict and governance issues in Gaza.
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A man in his 60s was injured by a stag in Richmond Park, London, after the deer approached his group looking for food. The stag was put down because it was considered dangerous, and Royal Parks warned visitors not to feed or get close to the wild deer.
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The stag attacked a man in his 60s, causing chest injuries.
Emergency services treated the man, who was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The stag was euthanized as it posed a danger to people.
The attack happened in Richmond Park, a large park in south-west London.
Royal Parks noted an increase in visitors feeding and approaching the deer, often encouraged by social media posts.
Feeding deer makes them lose fear of humans and can cause dangerous encounters.
Visitors are advised to keep at least 50 meters (164 feet) away from deer and never feed or touch them.
Richmond and Bushy Parks together cover about 3,600 acres and have large deer populations.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with someone pretending to be a top US government official. After realizing the person was an impostor, Burnham stopped communicating and told authorities. The White House confirmed the incident was not caused by a hack of the official’s devices.
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Andy Burnham thought he was messaging Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff.
The messages were few and considered unimportant in content.
Burnham became suspicious and notified the proper authorities.
The British Embassy in the US alerted the White House about the incident.
The White House confirmed no hacking of Wiles’s devices occurred.
US officials have warned about AI being used to impersonate government leaders.
The FBI and White House are investigating similar impersonation cases involving senior officials.
Security concerns have increased during President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Jared Kushner that Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza or rebuild the area until Hamas disarms. Despite talks involving Kushner, Netanyahu, and Hamas representatives, no agreement was reached, and Israeli military operations in Gaza are continuing.
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Netanyahu insists Israel’s military will not leave Gaza until Hamas gives up its weapons.
Kushner met Hamas’s political leader in Egypt before meeting Netanyahu in Israel.
Hamas wants Israel to stop attacks and pull back before disarming or rebuilding.
Two working groups were set up to discuss disarmament and Gaza reconstruction.
The talks involved officials from the US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the Board of Peace.
Israel currently controls about 60% of the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point plan for a ceasefire earlier.
There are political pressures on Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, partly related to Gaza issues.
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Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss advancing the president’s peace plan for the Gaza Strip. Kushner has also reportedly held talks with Hamas, a group the U.S. identifies as a terrorist organization, about restarting peace efforts.
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Jared Kushner is President Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy for peace efforts.
He met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for four hours on Monday.
The discussion focused on moving forward with President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
Kushner has reportedly engaged in talks with Hamas, considered a terrorist group by the U.S.
The goal is to restart the peace process between Israel and Gaza.
This visit is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to resolve the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Israeli officials confirmed the meeting with Kushner.
CNN reported details about the length of the meeting and topics discussed.
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President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. actions related to Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Since starting his second term in January 2025, Trump has authorized military strikes in several countries and signaled willingness to use force in more regions.
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President Trump said in an interview that the U.S. will bomb Oman if the country gets in the way of U.S. efforts involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman has a key role as a middleman between the U.S. and Iran and controls access to a vital oil shipping route.
Since January 2025, Trump has ordered military actions in Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, Syria, Nigeria, and Venezuela.
In June 2025, the U.S. destroyed Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan following failed talks.
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026.
Trump has mentioned possible military action in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico.
The bombing threat against Oman is notable because Oman is a longstanding U.S. partner in the Middle East.
The Pentagon referred comments about Oman to the White House, and no official response was given by Oman’s embassy.
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Iran is offering $30,000 for each US soldier captured or killed. President Trump has decided to reduce military drills with South Korea while US lawmakers are seeking information about the conditions of troops stationed at sea.
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Iran has announced a $30,000 reward for US soldiers who are captured or killed.
President Donald Trump has reduced the scale of joint military exercises with South Korea.
US lawmakers are asking for details about the situation and well-being of troops deployed at sea.
The news was reported and explained by Al Jazeera’s Lina Serene.
This is part of ongoing tensions involving US military presence and Iran.
The situation is affecting US-South Korea military cooperation.
Lawmakers’ inquiries suggest concern over troop safety and operational conditions.
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Somalia’s army said it pushed rebel fighters out of Baidoa after heavy fighting. The clashes started when forces loyal to former South West State president Laftagareen attacked federal army positions in the city.
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Fighting began early Monday when Laftagareen’s forces attacked federal troops in Baidoa.
The attackers used vehicles with explosives but were stopped after 30 of them were killed.
The government accuses Laftagareen’s fighters of working with the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabab.
Laftagareen’s side claimed it had taken control of the city center, but the army denied this.
Baidoa is the biggest city in South West State and has many people displaced by war and climate problems.
Laftagareen led South West State for over seven years but broke ties with the federal government in March over constitutional changes.
The constitutional changes extended President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term and changed Somalia’s power-sharing system.
The fighting and instability are making a humanitarian crisis worse, with many people facing hunger and famine.
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Britain’s Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank named their first daughter Adelaide Elizabeth Annina. The baby girl was born on August 3, 2023, in Lisbon, Portugal, and the name honors several family members and reflects both English and Portuguese heritage.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank have a daughter named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina.
The baby was born on August 3, 2023, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces (3 kilograms).
Adelaide is their third child; they also have two sons named August (5 years old) and Ernest (3 years old).
The name Adelaide honors Eugenie’s late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and Queen Adelaide (1792-1849).
The name also reflects Portuguese roots through Maria Adelaide of Portugal.
Annina is the name of a close friend.
Princess Eugenie is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
She is the niece of King Charles III.
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Russian politician Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to over 11 years in a penal colony for criticizing the Russian military and sharing what authorities call false information. His party, Yabloko, which opposes Russia’s war in Ukraine, was also banned from upcoming elections.
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Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison for "discrediting" Russia’s armed forces.
He denies the charges and says the punishment is for his political views.
Shlosberg is deputy head of the Yabloko party, Russia’s only registered anti-war party.
Russia’s Supreme Court recently banned Yabloko from participating in September’s parliamentary elections.
Public opposition to President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine is heavily suppressed in Russia.
War censorship laws in Russia can lead to fines or long prison sentences for dissent.
The court case against Shlosberg was based on his social media posts criticizing the war.
The ruling United Russia party supports the war but has seen a drop in poll numbers recently.
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