Uganda has started emergency food aid after 19 people died of hunger in the drought-hit Karamoja region, where crops failed due to lack of rain. The government plans to distribute 9,400 tonnes of food over two months using emergency funds to help 1.5 million people facing severe food shortages and malnutrition.
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At least 19 deaths from hunger were reported in Karamoja, eastern Uganda.
The drought caused crop failures as rains did not arrive during the planting season.
Karamoja has about 1.5 million people affected by food shortages and malnutrition.
The Ugandan government allocated 45 billion shillings (£9m) for emergency food aid.
9,400 tonnes of relief food will be distributed over two months.
Health clinics are treating many children for severe malnutrition.
Long-term plans include providing drought-resistant seeds and improving farming resilience.
Aid from groups like the World Food Programme has been cut back due to funding losses, notably from USAID.
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Young people in Dudley and Lewisham face high challenges finding jobs nearby, with many moving further away or struggling due to poor transport. Dudley has one of the highest rates of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet) in England, much above the national average. Local authorities and charities are working to understand and support these young people faced with anxiety, lack of skills, and other difficulties.
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Dudley has a 21.5% rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet), compared to the national average of 5.6%.
Young people like Dejanae and Callum find few local jobs and face long travel times to surrounding cities like Birmingham.
Poor public transport, including bus services and delayed tram extensions, limits young people’s access to work in Dudley.
Dudley council conducted a door-to-door survey to better identify young people’s status, improving the data on Neet rates to 7.6%, still very high.
Many young people experience anxiety, lack social skills, and face other vulnerabilities such as neurodiversity and substance use.
A local charity, Cranstoun, offers youth clubs and support services amid rising drug and alcohol use among youth.
Dudley has a higher-than-average rate of permanent school exclusions, contributing to difficulties for young people entering work or education.
The government recently reintroduced a £2 cap on bus fares in England to help young people with travel costs, though some call for more support like free travel under age 22.
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A group of pro-Palestine protesters in Queensland, Australia, have challenged a state law that bans the slogans “from the river to the sea” and “globalise the intifada.” They argue the law restricts free speech and unfairly targets political expression related to the pro-Palestine movement.
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Queensland passed laws banning two slogans linked to pro-Palestine protests after a 2023 terrorist attack in Bondi.
The laws make saying, showing, or sharing these slogans punishable by up to two years in jail if they might cause someone to feel threatened or offended.
More than 30 people have been arrested under these laws since they started in March 2024.
The protesters say the law violates free speech rights by targeting specific political ideas.
The Queensland government says the banned phrases are antisemitic and linked to hate.
The court challenge was filed by seven protesters, some of whom have been arrested multiple times and detained by police.
The protesters claim the banned phrases have many meanings and are not inherently hateful or violent.
The law allows exceptions for use of the phrases in art, religion, education, or legitimate public debate.
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A shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival left three people dead and four injured. A TikTok user had warned the day before the event that there was little to no security at the festival entrance.
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The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday, near downtown Seattle.
Three people died and four were wounded in the shooting.
Police arrested one suspect and are looking for another.
Officials believe the two suspects were shooting at each other.
A TikTok content creator warned on Saturday that there was no security screening at the festival.
The creator urged festival organizers to add security to keep people safe.
It is not clear what security was actually in place at the event.
The festival draws hundreds of vendors and performers each year.
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Australia tested a new nationwide emergency alert system called AusAlert, which sent a loud warning and a message to many phones, smartwatches, and tablets at 2pm AEST. While the alert worked for most devices, some people did not hear the sound or receive the notification due to coverage, software, or device issues.
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AusAlert is a new emergency warning system to be used starting in October for fires, floods, terrorist attacks, or health emergencies.
The test alert sent a loud siren and a message saying “TEST MESSAGE” and “NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.”
The federal government warned the public for a week before the test took place.
Around 94% of targeted cell towers broadcast the alert successfully.
Some Apple iPhones and Android devices did not receive the alert or the sound, even with updated software.
People were advised that not receiving the alert could be due to being out of coverage area or having incompatible devices.
Safety concerns were raised for people with “safe phones” who keep their devices hidden, as the alert could expose them.
The alert interrupted activities in places like cinemas and libraries during the test, with mixed reactions.
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Oil prices dropped by over 5% as the US paused strikes on Iran, creating a chance for diplomacy. Meanwhile, DCC Energy agreed to a £5.75 billion takeover, and Shein reported a $99 million loss for its first quarter due to new US tariffs on small packages.
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Oil prices fell 5.3% to $91.68 per barrel after the US paused military strikes on Iran.
Iran paused retaliatory attacks on US allies, but no formal ceasefire was declared.
DCC Energy agreed to a £5.75 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners.
DCC Energy shareholders will receive £65.25 per share in cash, a £1.47 final dividend, and potential extra payments if a unit sells for $800 million.
Shein reported a $99 million loss for Q1 2026 after losing a US tariff exemption on small packages.
Shein plans to raise prices in the US to offset increased costs from new tariffs.
The EU introduced a €3 fee on low-value e-commerce imports to protect local businesses from competition.
Shein’s valuation has dropped from a potential $100 billion in 2022 to a current aim of $40-$50 billion ahead of its Hong Kong stock market listing.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea caused deaths and injuries and must be answered. Iran blamed Israel for provoking the attack and warned Ukraine it could face retaliation. Ukraine said it targeted Russian and Iranian-linked military ships.
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A Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial ship in the Caspian Sea caused the ship to explode, killing one sailor and injuring others.
Iran’s Foreign Minister called the attack a violation of the United Nations Charter and said it cannot go unanswered.
Iran accused Israel of provoking Ukraine to start the attack and said it would respond.
A senior Iranian lawmaker warned Ukraine about consequences for the strike and called the attack miscalculated.
Ukraine said it targeted a Russian warship and Iranian-linked military cargo vessels in the strike.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy claimed success in hitting military shipments involving Iran and accused Russia of sharing satellite surveillance with Iran.
Iran denies involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict but is accused by Ukraine of supplying drones to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed condolences for the sailor and called for an end to actions by Ukraine that increase tensions.
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An Australian court has confirmed that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Senator Mehreen Faruqi by telling her to return to Pakistan in a 2022 tweet. The court ruled Hanson’s comment was offensive and targeted Muslims, upholding an earlier decision that required Hanson to delete the tweet and pay legal costs.
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Pauline Hanson posted a tweet in 2022 telling Senator Mehreen Faruqi to "go back to Pakistan."
The court said this phrase is a racist statement that targets Muslims.
Hanson’s appeal against a 2024 ruling was dismissed by the Federal Court.
Senator Faruqi took Hanson to court, claiming the tweet broke Australia’s racial discrimination law.
The tweet was judged likely to offend or intimidate based on race or ethnic origin.
Hanson was ordered to delete the tweet and pay Faruqi’s legal costs.
Hanson has previously supported policies limiting Muslim immigration.
She denied advocating for the racist "White Australia" immigration policy in a recent podcast.
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Three people were killed and several others injured in a shooting at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle. One suspect was arrested, while another remains free, and police believe the suspects fired at each other.
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The shooting happened around 6:00 pm local time at the Seattle Centre during the Bite of Seattle food festival.
Two people died at the scene and a third died later in the hospital.
Several people were injured, including a two-year-old child.
One suspect was arrested; a second suspect fled and is still at large.
Witnesses took shelter inside the Space Needle during the shooting.
Seattle police are investigating and asked people to avoid the area.
Seattle’s mayor and Washington state officials condemned the violence.
The US flag atop the Space Needle was lowered to half-mast after the shooting.
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Senior politicians in New South Wales’ Liberal party supported a group of young conservatives called the “Reformers,” who aimed to shift the party to the right and take control of it. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations of illegal donations and membership recruitment tactics called “branch stacking” connected to this group.
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The Icac started hearings named Operation Rosny into corruption allegations involving the NSW Liberal party.
The “Reformers” are a group of young Liberal staffers and lobbyists trying to control the party and move it to the right.
The group included Christian Ellis, Robert Assaf, Jean-Claude Perrottet, and lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood.
Senior politicians supported the Reformers by attending their events and helping recruit party members.
Special guests such as former Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke at Reformers’ recruitment functions.
The Reformers planned to recruit 5,000 Christian conservatives to control the NSW Liberal party’s branches and leadership positions.
The investigation focuses on undeclared or illegal donations linked to branch stacking.
Some donations were allegedly made by a prohibited donor’s company and Catholic Schools NSW, with claims of fake service payments.
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A self-employed driving instructor’s leased Nissan car was out of use for over three months due to a missing spare part, threatening his income. Nissan delayed repairs and reimbursement for a hired replacement vehicle, eventually agreeing to compensation after prolonged complaints.
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The driving instructor’s dual-control Nissan car was off the road for over three months waiting for a spare part.
He had to rent another dual-control car costing over £2,500 and borrow money to cover these expenses.
Meanwhile, he kept paying about £1,500 for the original car’s finance despite not using it.
Nissan delayed repair dates multiple times and did not communicate clearly about timescales or reimbursements.
After intervention, Nissan agreed to reimburse hire car costs and offered compensation, though the amount was undisclosed.
Nissan initially offered free servicing for two years as compensation, which did not meet the instructor’s needs.
The repair was finally completed just before the hire car contract ended, avoiding further immediate hire costs.
Nissan acknowledged the customer experience was below their standards and apologized.
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Research shows that many TikTok videos feature AI-generated doctors giving misleading health advice, which experts warn could harm public safety. These videos spread false claims about diseases and promote fake cures, leading to concern from medical organizations and health officials.
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AI-generated doctor videos appear in 40% of top health-related TikTok videos.
Some search terms like “health tips” show up to 84% AI-generated or AI-assisted content.
These videos spread disproven myths, such as certain everyday products causing cancer.
Fake remedies like mixing Coca-Cola with onion or a non-existent product “Hyalethinap Plus Pro Max” were promoted.
The research analyzed 1,198 videos and found AI doctor videos received millions of views.
NHS England and the Royal College of GPs expressed concern about the spread of false medical advice online.
Around 20% of people in England use social media for health information, increasing the risk of misinformation.
TikTok stated it removes harmful health misinformation and partners with trusted health organizations to provide accurate information.
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Honor has released the Magic V6, a new foldable phone with a red suede-like back and gold frame. It offers strong performance, a high-quality flexible screen, a large battery, and water resistance, competing with top foldable phones like Samsung’s, though its software still needs improvement.
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The Magic V6 is a foldable Android phone with a 7.95-inch flexible OLED main screen and a 6.52-inch cover screen.
It costs £1,500 now but will increase to £2,000 in August.
The phone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, providing top performance.
It has 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16.
The device has an IP68 water resistance rating, lasting up to 1.5 meters underwater for 30 minutes.
Battery life lasts nearly two days with mixed use and can be charged halfway in 25 minutes.
MagicOS 10 offers multitasking with up to three apps on screen but is not as current as Android 17 and needs further software polish.
The phone features a unique circular camera bump on the back with multiple high-quality cameras.
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Young people in India protested after a major medical exam was canceled due to a leaked question paper, which caused many students to retake the test and led to several student suicides. The protests grew strong enough to force the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, marking a rare cabinet resignation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread protests.
The protests started after the leak of the NEET medical entrance exam paper, forcing nearly two million students to retake the test.
Over 20 students died by suicide, with families blaming the exam scandal.
The protest movement was supported by online campaigns, including the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Police used force against protesters, which increased public anger and protest numbers.
Young activists highlighted that the government controls mainstream media but struggled to respond to protest messages spread on platforms like Instagram.
Protesters see Pradhan’s resignation as just the start, intending to push for broader education reforms and government accountability.
The movement reflects growing youth discontent with education, job availability, and social inequality in India.
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The UNESCO-listed rice terraces in Batad, Ifugao, Philippines, have suffered damage from recent extreme weather, including landslides triggered by typhoons and changes caused by climate change. Local farmers and officials worry that ongoing climate threats, like Super El Nino, could cause more harm and need substantial funds for restoration.
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Batad’s rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 1,100 meters above sea level.
In November 2025, Super Typhoon Fung-wong caused a landslide that killed two people and destroyed irrigation canals.
About 2.2 hectares (5.4 acres) of rice fields were damaged, affecting 150 farmers.
The terraces have also experienced landslides in 2011, 2023, and 2025.
Climate change leads to more extreme weather such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rains that harm the terraces.
Cracks from dry spells make the terraces vulnerable to erosion when sudden heavy rains occur.
A study shows that 80% of UNESCO World Heritage Sites face climate risks, especially in poorer countries with less conservation support.
Around $500,000 is needed to repair damage in Batad from the most recent landslide.
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Thousands of young people in India protested against the education system and the government, demanding the resignation of the education minister, who stepped down. The protests, called the "Cockroach protests," began as a joke addressing insults by a top judge but grew into a larger movement criticizing Prime Minister Modi and his party over issues like education, corruption, and job shortages.
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Thousands gathered in Delhi to protest, leading to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The protests are named "Cockroach protests," inspired by a judge's comment calling unemployed youth "cockroaches."
The movement uses humor and parody to criticize Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, the BJP.
The protesters formed the Cockroach Janta party (CJP), listing demands including education reform.
India has many young people who face poor university conditions and limited job opportunities despite better education.
Exam papers in India are often leaked and sold, allowing wealthy people to unfairly pass tests.
Parents sometimes go into debt or sell land to pay for their children’s costly exam preparations.
The protests have challenged Modi’s image of being infallible and shown cracks in his 12-year political rule.
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) has experienced violent protests and unrest since June, affecting daily life and security. The region is holding elections for its 45-seat legislative assembly, but the future of 12 seats reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir is highly contested and a major source of tension.
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Since early June, about 40 people died in clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Protests have included sit-ins and road blockades, with banks closed for two weeks and internet services suspended in most areas.
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), leading the protests, was banned and its leaders arrested or underground.
Protesters’ demands expanded from cheaper flour and electricity to abolishing the 12 refugee seats in the local assembly.
The 45-seat assembly includes 33 seats from local areas and 12 reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir.
Elections are held in three phases, with voting dates on July 27, August 2, and August 10, depending on the region.
The local government says removing the 12 refugee seats would require a constitutional amendment; JAAC wants them abolished immediately.
The refugee seats have historical and constitutional backing dating back to arrangements made since 1947 and formalized in laws and the 1974 Interim Constitution.
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Ben Carroll is a Victorian Labor Party politician who is competing to become the next premier of Victoria, Australia. He has held many government jobs, including education minister, and recently became the main challenger to current Premier Jacinta Allan ahead of a state election.
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Ben Carroll joined Victoria’s parliament in 2012, representing Niddrie in Melbourne’s west.
He has held at least 14 government roles, including public transport and education minister.
Carroll challenged Premier Daniel Andrews’ plan for succession in 2023 and became deputy premier.
As education minister, Victoria achieved strong NAPLAN test results and introduced mandatory phonics classes in schools.
Carroll faced issues during his time as education minister, including exam errors and a leaked “cheat sheet” incident.
He recently managed tough negotiations with teachers’ unions amid strikes by the Australian Education Union.
Carroll is the leading contender to replace Premier Jacinta Allan just months before Victoria’s state election.
His rise reflects divisions within the Labor Party and challenges with public support for the current government.
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South Australia has found seven new possible cases of deadly H5 bird flu in wild greater crested terns, indicating the disease might be spreading among local birds. Authorities are testing samples to confirm this and are monitoring the situation closely, but no cases have been found in farms or poultry so far.
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Seven possible new cases of H5 bird flu were found in greater crested terns in South Australia’s Limestone Coast area.
These birds were found dead or sick near Cape Jaffa, Southend Jetty, and Port MacDonnell.
If confirmed, these cases would bring South Australia's total to 14 bird flu cases, mostly in greater crested terns.
No bird flu has been detected in poultry or agricultural industries yet.
Experts warn that bird flu could spread more as the spring breeding season begins when birds gather in large groups.
BirdLife Australia says greater crested terns nest in colonies and interact with other coastal birds, raising the risk of further spread.
The government is increasing monitoring and testing to understand how the virus is moving.
Health officials say the risk to human health remains low and there are no large bird deaths currently.
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Yuri Kawakami-Shotton promotes Stoke-on-Trent’s pottery and culture to visitors from Japan. She runs tours at the Spode Museum and has helped a local tea room bring their products, like scones, to Japan, increasing interest in the region’s pottery and food.
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Yuri Kawakami-Shotton organizes tours showcasing Stoke-on-Trent pottery to Japanese visitors.
She was inspired to promote the city after learning some pottery companies were struggling.
Japanese customers enjoy the authentic English dinner sets made in Stoke-on-Trent.
The Spode Museum manager appreciates Yuri’s role in attracting Japanese visitors both in person and virtually.
The Rabbit Hole Tea Room, included in her tours, held a pop-up event in Japan in 2023.
During the pop-up event, The Rabbit Hole sold 2,000 scones daily, far more than usual.
Stoke-on-Trent is known as the Potteries for its pottery industry.
The article highlights ongoing efforts to keep the region’s pottery culture alive and promote it internationally.
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