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Craig Foreman, a British man jailed in Iran, has been given a two-year longer prison sentence for talking to the media. He and his wife Lindsay were arrested in 2025 in Iran and sentenced to 10 years for spying, which they deny.
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman are a British couple arrested in Iran in 2025.
They were traveling through Iran on a motorcycle as part of a global trip.
Both were sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of espionage (spying).
The couple denies the spying accusations against them.
A judge added two more years to Craig Foreman’s sentence because he spoke to the media.
The UK government called their original sentences unfair and unjustified.
The family announced the sentence extension on July 15, 2026.
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said Democrats will regain control of the House of Representatives in the November elections. She emphasized that the party is actively campaigning in many districts to win seats and highlighted President Donald Trump’s record as part of their message.
Key Facts
Suzan DelBene is the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
She believes Democrats will win back the House in the November elections.
Democrats are focusing their efforts on 46 districts to gain seats.
DelBene spoke at the Hill Nation Summit, a political event.
The campaign strategy includes discussing President Donald Trump’s political record.
The DCCC is responsible for helping elect Democrats to the House of Representatives.
Winning the House means controlling the legislative agenda in Congress.
The November elections will determine which party controls the House.
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President Trump said he does not want to negotiate with Iran at this time. He described the Iranian government as “evil” and blamed the latest Iranian representatives for preventing a deal between the two countries.
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President Trump spoke about Iran during an interview on Fox News.
He said he is not interested in negotiating with Iran right now.
Trump called the Iranian regime “evil.”
He pointed to the newest group of Iranian officials as the reason talks are not happening.
The interview took place as new attacks involving Iran were occurring.
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President Donald Trump has publicly supported Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, in his campaign to become governor of Minnesota. Lindell faces challenges in the upcoming Republican primary and there are questions about his residency status in Minnesota.
Key Facts
President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell’s run for Minnesota governor on Truth Social.
Trump praised Lindell for his work on what he calls "Election Integrity," referring to Lindell’s promotion of disputed claims about the 2020 election.
The Minnesota Republican primary is set for August 11, with early voting already happening.
Polls show Democrat Amy Klobuchar leading Lindell in a potential general election matchup.
Other Republican candidates include Kendall Qualls (party-endorsed), Lisa Demuth, Scott Jensen, and Peggy Bennett.
Lindell has faced questions because he was registered to vote in Texas for several years but says he has re-established Minnesota residency.
The current governor, Tim Walz, is not running for a third term because he is the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate.
The general election for governor will take place on November 3.
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A Ryanair passenger shared her experience of a frightening event where her husband was almost pulled out of a plane window. She spoke about how she helped save him during this dangerous situation.
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The incident involved a passenger nearly being pulled out of a plane window.
The passenger's wife helped save him during the event.
The airline involved was Ryanair.
The woman publicly spoke out about the incident.
The event was described as terrifying.
The article includes other current news topics unrelated to this event.
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A government report found that medical records of UK nuclear test veterans were poorly managed due to Cold War secrecy and separate record systems for different military branches. Some medical records may have been accidentally destroyed, and the total number of people involved in nuclear testing is higher than previously thought.
Key Facts
Nuclear test veterans include about 25,000 UK servicemen, scientists, and civilians who took part in tests between 1952 and 1967.
There has never been one central place for medical records covering all military personnel involved in the tests.
Cold War secrecy affected how medical records were kept and what information was recorded.
Some medical records may have been destroyed in 2023 due to errors in the data, like incorrect birthdates causing automatic deletion.
The Ministry of Defence released five reports reviewing the handling of these medical records.
Military officials knew at the time that veterans might seek compensation for health problems caused by nuclear tests.
Veterans want full access to their medical records to support claims for health damage and compensation.
Different government departments managed Army, Navy, and Air Force records separately until 1964.
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Stores are starting to sell Halloween decorations and items much earlier than before, with some showing their spooky products as early as July. ABC News gave a sneak peek of one retailer's Halloween collection for 2026.
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Retailers are introducing Halloween merchandise months earlier than usual.
Some stores start showing Halloween items as early as mid-July.
The spooky items include things like "Skelly," a themed decoration.
ABC News reporter Sam Champion got an exclusive look at one store’s Halloween collection for 2026.
This early release aims to attract shoppers sooner in the year.
Halloween products are becoming a larger part of early seasonal sales strategies.
The trend reflects how retailers try to boost sales by appealing to customers earlier.
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President Donald Trump said that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) should keep stopping vehicles despite recent deadly shootings. He praised ICE for doing important work linked to his immigration policies.
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ICE uses vehicle stops as part of its immigration enforcement efforts.
There have been recent fatal shootings connected to these traffic stops.
In response, there was a new suspension of such vehicle stops.
President Trump disagreed with stopping the traffic stops.
He said ICE is doing a great job that must continue.
Trump expressed his views on his social media platform.
The traffic stops are part of the immigration crackdown begun during Trump's administration.
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A mother, Angharad Williamson, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 5-year-old son Logan Mwangi, has asked for her conviction to be reviewed. A former police officer is investigating whether there are grounds to challenge her conviction, and an official inquest into Logan’s death is scheduled for November.
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Angharad Williamson was jailed for life in June 2022 for murdering her son Logan Mwangi.
Logan was murdered in July 2021; his body was found in the River Ogmore near their home.
Williamson’s sentence requires her to serve at least 28 years in prison.
Two others, John Cole (stepfather) and Craig Mulligan (a teenager), also received life sentences for Logan’s murder.
A former police superintendent, Tony Thompson, is reviewing Williamson’s conviction to see if it should be sent to the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
The inquest into Logan’s death will begin in November and cover events from August 2020 to his death in 2021.
Hospital and social services reviews found failures in protecting Logan before his death.
Williamson contacted Thompson without legal aid, seeking help to review her case.
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Far-right activist Tommy Robinson admitted he was wrong to accuse Quoroum Beg of filming children in a Glasgow park and shared a correction on social media. Beg, who was actually recording an anti-immigration protest, says Robinson’s correction is not a real apology and he now fears for his safety due to online threats.
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Tommy Robinson falsely accused Quoroum Beg of filming children in a Glasgow park.
Beg was filming an anti-immigration protest that caused him and his family to leave the park.
Robinson called Beg an "invader" and shared the video with his two million followers.
Robinson later admitted his mistake and posted a correction on X (formerly Twitter).
Beg feels the correction wasn’t a real apology and is worried about his safety.
Beg has been given an emergency police number to call if he feels threatened.
Glasgow has had recent anti-immigration protests, some involving violence or threats.
Beg is a UK-born father of three who fears for his children’s safety due to the protests and online disinformation.
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Ukraine's Parliament accepted Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation after President Zelenskyy decided to change the top government leaders. The changes aim to prepare Ukraine better for the upcoming winter and improve relations with foreign partners, amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned, and Ukraine’s Parliament approved it.
President Zelenskyy wants to assign important foreign policy tasks to experienced people.
Preparing for a harsh winter and protecting Ukraine’s energy system are top priorities.
Last winter was difficult, with long power outages caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid.
Svyrydenko’s government was criticized for not preparing well for winter challenges.
Serhiy Koretskyi, head of Ukraine’s state energy company, may become the new prime minister.
Zelenskyy might appoint Svyrydenko as Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States.
Some planned changes, like replacing the Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, caused debate in Ukraine.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the USDA has increased efforts to stop fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She reported that the department has identified billions of dollars in fraud and made about 1,000 arrests over the past year and a half.
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Brooke Rollins is the Agriculture Secretary.
The USDA is working to stop fraud in SNAP, a program that helps low-income Americans buy food.
In about 18 months, the department has uncovered nearly $10 billion in fraud.
Around 1,000 arrests related to SNAP fraud have been made.
Rollins shared these details during the Hill Nation Summit interview.
Vice President Vance was mentioned but no further details were given in the excerpt.
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The Trump administration has chosen not to send high-ranking Department of Defense officials to the Aspen Security Forum for the second year in a row. Last year, military leaders were withdrawn from the event just one day before it began.
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The Aspen Security Forum is a well-known national security event.
No senior officials from the Department of Defense will attend this year.
The Pentagon confirmed the absence to The Hill news outlet.
Last year, the Pentagon pulled military leaders just a day before the forum started.
This is the second consecutive year the Trump administration has largely avoided the event.
The forum usually features top military and defense leaders speaking on security issues.
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A special police team in South Africa is investigating the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, a leader of an anti-migrant group called March and March. He was shot near his home and died in the hospital days later, with police treating the case as serious and related to tensions over undocumented migrants.
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Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada was the Gauteng province leader of the anti-migrant group March and March.
He was shot outside his home east of Johannesburg earlier this month and died in hospital several days later.
The group believes the killing was retaliation for their campaign to get undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
March and March had an unofficial deadline of 30 June for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
A special multidisciplinary police team is investigating the shooting to find out what happened.
Immigration and undocumented migrants are a highly debated issue in South Africa, causing protests and some violence.
The South African government has deported or sent home over 53,000 foreign nationals in recent weeks.
Police warned that no group or person can legally do immigration checks or force people to leave communities.
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution urging the United States to join the International Criminal Court (ICC). This challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to oppose the ICC through sanctions and diplomatic actions.
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Ilhan Omar is asking Congress to support US membership in the ICC.
The Trump administration has promised to weaken the ICC using sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
The ICC is a court that tries people accused of serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said the US will work to break apart the ICC.
Some European lawmakers support the ICC and reject the US criticism of the court.
The ICC was created by a treaty called the Rome Statute, signed by 125 countries.
The ICC cannot prosecute crimes that happen in the US because the US has not joined the court.
Two US advocacy groups sued the Trump administration, saying its actions hurt their work with the ICC’s investigation of alleged Israeli war crimes.
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Fire shelters are required gear for firefighters working in dangerous wildfire areas. Recently, some fake fire shelters have been found, causing worry about the safety of the crews who rely on them.
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Fire shelters protect wildfire crews in tough, dangerous environments.
Crew members must carry fire shelters as mandatory safety equipment.
Fake fire shelters have been discovered recently.
These counterfeit shelters may not provide proper protection.
The presence of fake shelters raises concerns about firefighter safety.
Agencies are likely reviewing shelter supplies to address the issue.
Wildfire crews depend on genuine shelters in emergencies.
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The article reflects on the author's 20 years of using Twitter since its launch in 2006, highlighting how the platform influenced their career as an international journalist. Twitter played a key role in covering major global events like the Green Revolution in Iran, the Arab Spring, and conflicts in Libya and Iraq, allowing the author to break news quickly and connect with a wide audience.
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Twitter was launched publicly on July 15, 2006.
The author began using Twitter early in its history and saw it as a platform for breaking news and personal expression.
The 2009 Green Revolution in Iran was a defining moment for the author's Twitter use in journalism.
The Arab Spring and the Libyan revolution were major events the author covered using Twitter.
The author used a satellite phone and relied on colleagues to update Twitter during limited connectivity in conflict zones.
Becoming a bureau chief in Tehran in 2013 helped the author specialize and use Twitter to break news on Iran’s nuclear talks and other regional events.
The author was among the first to report on the US air strike killing Qassem Soleimani in January 2020.
Twitter helped the author build a wider network and directly interact with public figures, expanding journalistic reach.
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Russia has increased attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, causing fear and casualties. Ukraine is hopeful for a peace deal but questions remain about how a ceasefire would work, especially for occupied areas and refugees. Meanwhile, tensions between Ukraine and its ally Poland have grown due to disagreements over historical memory linked to World War II events.
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Russia has stepped up drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, sometimes hitting the city center.
One recent attack killed 27 people and caused many residents to seek shelter underground.
President Trump has tried to help end the war, but no agreement has been reached, and U.S. focus has shifted recently to the Middle East.
Ukraine hopes for a peace window in late autumn but faces skepticism due to Russia’s recent aggressive stance.
President Zelenskyy is planning a government reshuffle and may seek re-election following potential ceasefire talks.
Organizing elections for frontline, occupied areas, and refugees is a complex challenge.
Ukraine and Poland’s relationship has worsened over Ukraine naming a military unit after a nationalist group associated with wartime massacres against Poles and Jews.
This historical dispute complicates long-standing alliances and reflects deeper issues about memory and identity in the region.
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Smart thermostats can help reduce electric bills during heat waves by cutting unnecessary air conditioning use, but savings vary. Most studies show people save about 10% to 15% on cooling costs, which can mean $15 to $22.50 saved in a month with high air conditioning use.
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Heat waves are causing air conditioners to run almost continuously, raising electric bills.
Smart thermostats aim to make cooling more efficient by reducing wasted use.
Manufacturers claim savings of 8% to 26%, but independent studies find average savings closer to 10% to 15%.
If half a $300 electric bill is from cooling, a 10% to 15% cut saves about $15 to $22.50 per month.
Smart thermostats save money mainly by turning off or lowering cooling when no one is home or when people sleep.
Larger savings occur if people previously kept the thermostat at the same setting all day.
Smart thermostats cost between $100 and $300 before installation.
Some homeowners can install the devices themselves, while others may need professional help, adding to the cost.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is working on a new law to make healthcare prices clearer. This could help save over $1 trillion each year by allowing patients and employers to find more affordable care.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering new legislation.
The goal is to increase transparency in healthcare prices.
Clearer prices could help people understand the cost of medical care before they get it.
This transparency can empower patients and employers to choose cheaper healthcare options.
The changes could save the country more than $1 trillion annually in healthcare spending.
The effort focuses on making the healthcare system more affordable and efficient.
The legislation is still under consideration and not yet passed.
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