A car drove into the crowd at Berlin's LGBTQ+ Pride parade, killing one person and injuring at least 15 others. Police stopped the event and are searching for suspects.
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The crash happened during Berlin's Christopher Street Day, a large LGBTQ+ parade.
One person died and at least 15 were injured, some seriously.
Emergency services, including firefighters and ambulances, responded quickly.
Police asked everyone to leave the event area immediately.
The incident took place near Tiergarten park and close to the parade route.
The parade was stopped around 10:15 p.m., and a live performance was interrupted.
Hundreds of thousands of people had been attending the parade peacefully before the crash.
Police are conducting an active search for the person or people responsible.
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A federal appeals court decided not to allow stricter mail-in voting rules created by President Trump’s administration to take effect before upcoming midterm elections. This means the previous lower court's order blocking parts of the new mail-in voting rules will stay in place.
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The ruling came from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The court refused to remove a June injunction that blocked parts of new mail-in voting rules.
The stricter mail-in voting rules were put forward by President Trump’s administration.
The decision affects upcoming midterm elections where control of the House and Senate is at stake.
The injunction prevents changes to how mail-in ballots are handled before the elections.
The original lower-court order had paused implementation of these new mail-in voting restrictions.
The appeals court ruling means the election will use existing mail-in voting rules.
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Israeli drones struck a group of Palestinians near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. The attack occurred outside the hospital area.
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Israeli drones carried out an attack near Al-Aqsa Hospital in Gaza.
At least one person was killed in the drone strike.
Several other people were injured in the attack.
The incident took place close to the hospital building.
Al Jazeera journalist Tareq Abu Azzoum reported from outside the hospital during the attack.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela last month, killing over 5,000 people and injuring 17,000. The damage to buildings and homes is severe, and recovery efforts are ongoing but face many challenges, including funding and rebuilding.
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More than 5,000 people have died and 17,000 have been injured due to earthquakes in Venezuela.
Around 18,000 people are homeless after the disaster.
NASA reported that over 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
Rescue operations have shifted from finding survivors to recovering bodies.
The UN estimates up to 51,000 people are still missing.
The World Bank estimates the physical damage costs nearly $20 billion, with full recovery possibly costing up to $50 billion.
Recovery could take many years, with Venezuela’s economy affected long-term without major investment.
The United States and other countries have pledged financial aid, including $300 million from the U.S.
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The Trump administration carried out two weeks of air strikes against Iranian military targets amid ongoing regional tensions. Iran-backed Houthi rebels responded by attacking Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones, escalating the conflict related to the war in Yemen.
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The Trump administration conducted renewed strikes on Iranian military sites for two weeks.
Tensions in the Middle East remain high, especially around Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, attacked Saudi Arabia using missiles and drones.
These attacks were in response to Saudi strikes on a Yemen coastal city.
The conflict involves multiple countries and armed groups in the region.
The situation is viewed as part of the wider Yemen war and Iran-Saudi Arabia rivalry.
President Trump faces increasing pressure to find an end to the conflict.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time as president. This event happened three months after an assassination attempt disrupted the initial gathering.
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President Trump gave a speech at the WHCA dinner on a Friday evening.
This was his first time addressing the group as the current president.
The original WHCA dinner was interrupted due to an assassination attempt three months earlier.
The dinner took place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C.
President Trump acknowledged the previous event’s disruption during his speech.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia plans to bring 30,000 more North Korean soldiers to fight in the war in Ukraine. This would greatly increase North Korea’s military involvement in the conflict and deepen their cooperation with Russia.
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Russia is preparing to receive 30,000 additional North Korean troops in its Voronezh region.
An estimated 14,000 North Korean personnel have already been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region earlier in 2024.
North Korean forces fighting for Russia have reportedly suffered thousands of casualties, according to South Korean intelligence.
Zelensky warned that Russia is helping North Korea improve its weapons and gain combat experience.
North Korea may also send ballistic missile launchers to Russia, increasing military cooperation between the two countries.
This partnership raises concerns for countries in Asia within reach of North Korean missiles.
North Korea’s involvement in the war is becoming more public, with their media praising soldiers fighting alongside Russia.
Neither Russia nor North Korea have commented on Zelensky’s recent claims.
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Berlin police stopped the LGBTQ+ pride parade after a car hit several people near the parade route. Authorities asked everyone to leave the area and sent strong police forces to the scene.
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The parade took place in Berlin, Germany.
Police ended the event a few hours after it started.
A car drove into Tiergarten park, close to the parade route.
Several people were injured by the car, though the exact number was not given.
Police used social media to tell people to leave immediately.
The police did not provide detailed information about the incident at first.
Strong police presence was deployed to manage the situation.
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Several people were injured when a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Pride event in Berlin near Tiergarten park. Police are searching for the driver and have asked people to stay away from the area, while emergency services are treating the injured.
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The incident happened during the annual Christopher Street Day Pride event in Berlin.
A vehicle entered Tiergarten park and hit multiple people.
Several individuals were injured and are receiving medical care at the scene.
Police have launched a large search for the suspect and warned the public to avoid the area.
The planned evening events of the Pride celebration were cancelled after the incident.
Earlier that day, a large parade took place across the city, ending near the park.
Emergency services, including ambulances, responded quickly to the scene.
Authorities are providing updates as they continue their investigation.
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A car drove into a crowd near the route of Berlin’s Pride parade, causing several injuries. Because of this, the parade was cancelled by its organizer, and police are looking for those responsible.
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A car crashed into a group of people near the Pride parade route in Berlin’s Tiergarten park.
Several people were injured in the incident.
The Pride parade, called Christopher Street Day, was cancelled after the crash.
The incident happened on Saturday night.
Berlin police confirmed the vehicle entered the park and struck people.
Authorities are actively searching for those responsible for the crash.
The event was declared a major incident by city officials.
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Interim Senator Darline Graham and Representative Ralph Norman are leading in the Republican primary for South Carolina’s Senate seat, with no clear majority. The special election follows the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, and President Donald Trump has endorsed Darline Graham.
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The poll was conducted on July 21 with 600 likely Republican primary voters.
Darline Graham leads with 20.8 percent support; Ralph Norman follows with 16.9 percent.
No candidate has a majority, making a runoff likely on August 25.
Lindsey Graham died on July 11, and his sister Darline was appointed to fill his seat temporarily.
President Trump endorsed Darline Graham on July 17.
Ralph Norman is a strong runner-up with good favorability and is also a Trump supporter.
Other candidates include Pamela Evette, Russell Fry, Mark Lynch, Mark Sanford, Nancy Mace, and Duke Buckner.
Prominent Republicans are divided in endorsements, with some supporting Graham and others backing Norman.
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Israeli soldiers used tear gas against Palestinians and journalists in the village of Tal after a shootout that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Residents are worried about more violence following attacks by Israeli settlers who burned homes and vehicles.
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A shootout occurred in Tal, killing four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers.
Israeli troops responded by firing tear gas at Palestinians and journalists.
The incident happened in the West Bank village of Tal near Nablus.
After the shootout, Israeli settlers burned homes and vehicles in the area.
Local paramedics reported fears of more violence among residents.
Journalists covering the event were also affected by tear gas.
The situation remains tense with concerns about further clashes.
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President Donald Trump announced new tariffs that will put extra taxes on goods from 60 countries for using forced labor. These tariffs could cause problems for Republican candidates in upcoming elections, as Democrats plan to blame Trump’s trade policies for economic issues.
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President Trump announced tariffs on imports from 60 countries.
The tariffs target goods made with forced labor.
The tariffs are set at double-digit percentages, meaning they add significant costs.
The new tariffs were announced on a Thursday by the Trump administration.
Democrats are preparing to criticize Republicans over the economic effects of these tariffs.
These trade policies may influence voter opinions ahead of the midterm elections.
The tariffs could lead to higher prices for some products in the U.S.
This move continues the Trump administration’s focus on trade enforcement and labor issues.
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India’s Education Minister resigned after 36 days of protests led by a youth group called Cockroach Janta Party. The protests started as satire but grew larger after scandals involving exam papers were revealed.
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The protests lasted for 36 days continuously.
Youth protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party led the demonstrations.
Prime Video revealed the first teaser for Blade Runner 2099 at San Diego Comic-Con. The series, set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, will follow new characters in a future where humans are no longer the dominant beings. It will premiere on November 25, 2026.
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Blade Runner 2099 is a 10-episode TV series continuing the Blade Runner story.
It is set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 in a future Los Angeles.
The series shows a world where humans lost an uprising and are now second-class citizens.
Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, a Replicant close to death, and Hunter Schafer stars as Cora, a fugitive who becomes a Blade Runner.
The showrunner is Silka Luisa, who said the series keeps the original’s mystery and noir style.
Blade Runner 2099 will be available on Prime Video starting November 25, 2026.
The reveal happened alongside other Prime Video news, including updates on Rings of Power and HBO’s Lanterns.
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A federal appeals court refused to let President Donald Trump’s administration enforce new rules for mail-in voting in 23 states before the November elections. The court upheld a lower judge’s decision that parts of Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting are unconstitutional.
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The court rejected Trump administration’s request to stop an injunction that blocks the mail-in voting order.
The injunction was won by 23 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia.
The March executive order aimed to tighten mail-in voting rules and included requiring states to share voter data with the federal government.
The order also directed the Postal Service to deliver mail-in ballots only to voters on official state lists.
The order tasked the Department of Justice to investigate election officials who might send ballots to ineligible voters.
The court said states must respond quickly since the new voting rules affect upcoming September and November elections.
A lower judge ruled Trump lacked authority to force states to use federal citizenship lists or to have USPS create mail-in voting rules.
The Department of Justice may ask the Supreme Court to review the case if the appeals court doesn’t rule in their favor.
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Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce a bill that would stop federal funding to police and towns using automatic license plate readers (ALPR), like those made by Flock Safety. The bill aims to limit surveillance on ordinary citizens by these cameras.
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Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky with libertarian views on privacy and government surveillance.
The bill targets ALPR systems, especially those from Flock Safety, which works with over 5,000 police agencies across 6,000 communities.
These cameras record vehicle data such as license plate numbers, make, model, color, and location.
Flock Safety says their technology helped in over one million investigations and found more than 10,000 missing people in 2025.
Flock Safety argues the bill would hurt public safety and suggests laws should focus on proper oversight instead of banning the technology.
Massie previously introduced the Surveillance Accountability Act, requiring warrants for certain surveillance and banning warrantless use of facial recognition and vehicle tracking tied to individuals.
Some cities have stopped using Flock's technology due to concerns about data privacy and sharing.
Law enforcement officials say ALPR technology helps save resources and solve crimes.
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Michigan is experiencing a growing outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite that causes stomach illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported thousands of new cases that still need laboratory confirmation.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness.
Michigan has a large number of cyclospora cases compared to other places.
The CDC has identified at least 7,400 new potential cases from state and local health reports.
These new cases have not yet been confirmed by lab tests.
Health officials are still analyzing the reports to understand the full scope of the outbreak.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will share evidence with the United States that Russia is helping Iran by using satellite images to target U.S. bases in the Middle East. This claim comes amid ongoing Iranian attacks on U.S. military sites in the region, with U.S. officials confirming some level of support from Russia and China, though President Trump denied that Russia and China assist Iran.
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Zelenskyy claims Russia uses satellites to monitor U.S. bases in the Gulf region and shares this info with Iran.
Satellite images from Russia appear before and after Iranian attacks to help plan and assess damage.
Multiple sources, including U.S. officials, have reported Russia providing intelligence to Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged Russia and China help Iran in some ways but gave limited details.
President Trump publicly denied that Russia and China assist Iran, based on his conversations with their leaders.
Iranian strikes have killed at least 18 American service members and injured nearly 100 in recent months.
Key affected U.S. bases include those in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.
Zelenskyy urged the world to recognize Russia’s role and increase pressure to stop the conflict.
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President Donald Trump shared a digitally created image showing a giant air filter along the U.S.-Canada border to criticize Canada for wildfire smoke affecting U.S. air quality. He suggested adding the costs of smoke damage to tariffs on Canadian goods, while Canadian officials highlighted ongoing cooperation to fight wildfires.
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President Trump posted an AI-generated image of a large air filter on the U.S.-Canada border to address wildfire smoke issues.
He blamed Canada for poor forest management leading to severe wildfires and declining air quality in multiple U.S. states.
Trump proposed that the economic impacts of wildfire smoke should lead to higher tariffs on Canadian imports.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by saying Canada is working hard to control the fires and explained the vast size of Canadian forests and drought conditions.
Wildfires are natural and long-standing in Canada but have worsened due to warmer temperatures and dry conditions.
The biggest Canadian wildfires often start from lightning, though human actions can also cause fires.
Smoke from Canadian fires affected air quality in many U.S. cities, causing warnings and unusual sky colors.
The U.S. and Canada have a long history of cooperating with firefighting crews and resources during wildfire seasons.
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