New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his first week in office, signaling strong UK support for Ukraine. Unlike his predecessor Keir Starmer, who focused heavily on international visits, Burnham plans to prioritize domestic issues but will delegate foreign affairs to his team.
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Andy Burnham met President Zelenskyy at a naval base in Portsmouth soon after becoming UK prime minister.
Burnham promised full UK support for Ukraine and to honor all commitments made by the country.
Keir Starmer, the previous prime minister, made Ukraine relations a key part of his time in office, visiting Ukraine and hosting Zelenskyy multiple times.
Starmer received a medal for helping keep the US involved in supporting Ukraine, including influencing President Trump.
Critics said Starmer focused too much on international issues and not enough on UK domestic matters.
Burnham wants to focus mostly on UK domestic issues but will take part in important international matters when necessary.
Burnham plans to rely on his foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, and senior advisers for managing foreign affairs.
Labour party members believe strong leaders should delegate foreign matters and trust their teams.
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Six candidates are running in a special election on Tuesday to fill the U.S. House seat for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District after the death of Democratic Representative David Scott. The district leans heavily Democratic, and the election could affect the slim Republican majority in the House.
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The special election is to replace Representative David Scott, who died in April.
There are six candidates: four Democrats and two Republicans.
All candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party.
A candidate who wins more than half the votes will win the seat immediately.
If no candidate gets more than half, the top two vote-getters will have a runoff election on August 25.
The 13th District is heavily Democratic.
The election may influence the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, said many Lebanese families have had to move several times because of Israeli bombings. He called for a ceasefire so these families can safely go back to their homes.
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Israeli bombings forced many Lebanese families to leave their homes multiple times.
This repeated displacement has caused exhaustion and trauma among these families.
Volker Turk is the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
He spoke about the situation during an interview with Al Jazeera.
He urged for the ceasefire to continue to allow displaced families to return safely.
The displaced people in Lebanon are facing difficult and stressful conditions.
The call highlights the human impact of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit in the United States and Windsor in Canada, has opened to vehicles and will open to cyclists and pedestrians soon. The bridge was meant to show cooperation between the two countries but instead highlights rising trade tensions after President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs on Canadian goods.
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The bridge stretches 1.5 miles between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario.
It opened for cars to cross, with cyclists and pedestrians allowed from August 5.
Canada did not invite U.S. officials to the bridge’s opening ceremony.
This exclusion was a response to President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian items.
Canada introduced its own taxes on U.S. products like cars, alcohol, and cheese.
The bridge was planned as a symbol of friendly cooperation between the U.S. and Canada.
Instead, it now represents growing trade conflicts between the two neighbors.
The tensions come amid a broader trade dispute affecting both countries’ economies.
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Savannah Guthrie, a TV host, made a public plea to the person who took her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, to return her. Nancy was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona about six months ago, and police are still working on the case with no major updates.
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Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home in the middle of the night.
She is 84 years old.
The abduction happened nearly six months ago.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and a TV host, asked the captor to “do the right thing.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the case.
So far, there have been no significant developments in finding Nancy.
The FBI has shared images of Nancy Guthrie to help in the search.
The situation is still ongoing and being closely followed by the media.
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Singer Carly Simon revealed she has Parkinson's disease and was recently treated for skin cancer on her face. She is undergoing treatment for her Parkinson's symptoms and will release a new album in August.
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Carly Simon, age 83, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after tests at the Mayo Clinic.
She had joint replacement surgeries due to arthritis before her Parkinson's diagnosis.
Parkinson's causes problems with movement, including tremors, stiffness, and balance issues.
About 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson's, and 10 million worldwide.
There is no cure, but medications and therapies can help people manage symptoms.
Simon also had basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer, removed from her face through surgery.
Her new album, "Comes in Waves," will be released on August 14 and is her first since 2008.
Simon said making music helped her cope with the effects of her illness.
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A court hearing in Los Angeles is deciding if singer David Burke, known as D4vd, will go to trial for the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors presented text messages showing the last night Celeste was alive, suggesting she was killed after arriving at Burke’s home. Burke has pleaded not guilty.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14 years old, was found dead in a car owned by singer D4vd (David Burke).
Prosecutors showed texts between Celeste and Burke from the night before her death and when she was arriving at his home.
Celeste’s last text said she was almost at Burke’s house and asked him to open the door.
Burke is charged with murder, sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilation of a body.
Burke denies causing her death and claims he is not guilty.
The defense showed texts where Celeste threatened Burke and also pushed to visit him, saying he agreed only after her demands.
Police found no witnesses or video showing either Celeste entering the house or Burke being there at the time prosecutors say the killing happened.
Both their parents knew about their relationship, and Burke had attended church with some of Celeste’s family.
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Thousands of people from across Europe are traveling to Prague to watch Christopher Nolan’s film "The Odyssey" on a rare 70 mm IMAX screen, which offers a unique and high-quality viewing experience. Prague is one of the few places in the world with this type of screen, and the film has sold out many showings due to high demand.
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Prague has one of only 41 70 mm IMAX screens worldwide and three in the European Union.
Christopher Nolan filmed "The Odyssey" entirely with IMAX cameras, a rare and costly format.
Cinema City in the Czech Republic offers 4-5 daily screenings of the film, many sold out.
By July 27, about 22,000 people from around 15 European countries came to see the movie in Prague.
Fans travel long distances, some up to three days, to watch the film on this rare format.
The IMAX format is known for a larger screen and higher-quality images, enhancing movie experiences.
Nolan calls the 70 mm IMAX the "best possible experience" for watching films.
The heavy and noisy IMAX cameras required new technology to be practical for filming.
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A recent Gallup report shows that worker engagement worldwide has dropped to 20 percent in 2025, the lowest since 2020. This decline is linked to anxiety about artificial intelligence (AI) and job security, which affects employees’ connection to their work and harms the global economy.
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Only 20 percent of workers globally feel engaged with their jobs in 2025, down for the second year in a row.
Low worker engagement cost the global economy about $10 trillion last year, equal to 9% of the world’s economic output.
AI is causing many workers, especially in junior roles, to worry about their job security and skills becoming outdated.
Managers’ engagement has dropped the most recently; they need to feel secure to help their teams use AI well.
Mental health support for managers is necessary to maintain team productivity and wellbeing.
“AI-induced anxiety” includes fears that workers’ skills are obsolete and concerns about losing their jobs to technology.
In the US and Canada, worker engagement remains higher at 31 percent, showing some potential to improve global trends.
Research suggests people still value human work highly, creating a “human premium” for tasks done by people rather than AI.
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Six months after her mother Nancy disappeared in Arizona, Savannah Guthrie made a public appeal asking anyone with information to come forward. She said her family is still searching and hopes someone will help find her mother.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared six months ago in Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie, a TV host, made a video asking for help finding her mother.
Guthrie said her family is living through a difficult and ongoing nightmare.
She urged people who know anything to share information with investigators.
The family has not stopped looking for Nancy and remains hopeful.
Guthrie believes it is never too late to do the right thing by helping.
The appeal was shared on social media to reach a wide audience.
The case remains open with no new information released so far.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the United States will not send uranium enrichment technology to Saudi Arabia as part of a recent nuclear deal. The deal might let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium in the future, but the U.S. will not provide the equipment or capability for that process.
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Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
He spoke about a new nuclear agreement involving Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. will not supply uranium enrichment technology to Saudi Arabia.
The deal could eventually allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium on its own.
Uranium enrichment is a process that makes nuclear fuel usable for energy or weapons.
There are concerns about nuclear capabilities expanding in the Persian Gulf region.
Waltz made these clarifications on Sunday morning TV shows.
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A US Secret Service agent and two others were arrested in Florida for allegedly beating University of Miami fraternity members in a violent hazing incident. One victim required surgery due to kidney failure caused by the beatings, and another was hospitalized.
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Marquez Pinder, a 29-year-old US Secret Service agent, was charged with hazing, attempted manslaughter, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Two other men, Lamar James (26) and Elijah Delano Dyous (29), face the same charges.
The alleged hazing involved repeated beatings with canes and paddles over four days at several off-campus homes.
One victim suffered kidney failure and needed emergency surgery; without care, the injury could have been fatal.
Both victims were trying to join the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at the University of Miami.
Pinder was reportedly the "dean of pledges," responsible for guiding new fraternity members.
The Secret Service has placed Pinder on administrative leave and is cooperating with the investigation.
Florida officials emphasized that hazing is a crime and causes serious harm to victims.
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Experts say Europe's recent wildfires are mainly caused by climate change and failures in how forests and landscapes are managed. These fires are not unexpected, as scientists have warned for many years about the impact of rising temperatures and droughts on fire risks.
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Europe's wildfires have increased in size and frequency in recent years.
Climate change has caused more extreme heat and drought, making fires worse.
Fire experts say poor forest and land management contributed to the crisis.
Scientists have warned about the risk of these fires for decades.
The wildfire problem calls for a new way to care for forests and natural areas.
Large evacuations have been needed in countries like Spain and France due to fires.
The fire season is getting longer across many parts of Europe.
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Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty in 2025 to killing four University of Idaho students, is now trying to challenge his conviction. He filed a petition for post-conviction relief and is representing himself in court.
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Kohberger pleaded guilty in July 2025 to the murders of four University of Idaho students.
The victims were roommates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Xana's boyfriend Ethan Chapin.
He was arrested after DNA from a knife sheath at the crime scene was linked to him.
Kohberger’s phone was near the victims’ house multiple times before the murders, mostly at night or early morning.
He was sentenced to four consecutive life terms plus 10 years for burglary, with the death penalty removed in a plea deal.
Kohberger was a criminology student at Washington State University at the time of the crimes.
The motive for the murders remains unknown.
Kohberger is currently representing himself in court for his challenge to the conviction.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is still in a rehabilitation center recovering from a fall and has not been cleared to return to work. He will miss his home state's Fancy Farm picnic this year but plans to return to the Senate and Kentucky soon.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is 84 years old.
He was admitted to the hospital on June 14 because of a fall.
McConnell had polio as a child, which affects his movement.
He is undergoing physical therapy with multiple sessions each day.
He has not been cleared by doctors to leave rehab and return to work.
McConnell is not running for reelection but will finish his current term.
He expressed regret about missing the Fancy Farm picnic in Kentucky.
The Office of the Attending Physician in Congress provided the medical update.
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The White House says President Donald Trump is pausing military strikes against Iran to try diplomacy. The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, said this pause is a chance to see if talks with Iran can work.
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President Donald Trump has paused strikes against Iran for several days.
The pause aims to allow diplomatic efforts to succeed.
Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Waltz said the pause is “giving diplomacy a chance.”
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Weijia Jang.
This is happening during ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump is promoting his economic policies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, but many voters are unhappy with high prices and the current state of the economy. Polls show most Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy and inflation, and economic concerns are an important issue for voters this year.
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About 35% of Americans approve of President Trump's handling of the economy; 65% disapprove (CBS News/YouGov poll).
Only 29% approve of how he is handling inflation; 71% disapprove.
Just 24% of Americans rate the economy as good or excellent under President Trump, a drop from 32% in July 2025 (Fox News poll).
29% of voters say the economy should be the main focus in their local elections (Pew Research Center).
Both parties have similar support on economic issues: 37% agree more with Democrats, 36% with Republicans (Pew Research Center).
More voters (54%) think Democrats would manage the economy better than Republicans (45%) (Fox News poll).
Democrats currently have higher voter enthusiasm (68%) than Republicans (57%), with Independents at 41%.
Independent voters are crucial for control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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Comedian Jeff Arcuri became popular on social media after many years of performing live comedy. He discusses his first stand-up special called "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You" and shares stories about his experiences with live audiences.
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Jeff Arcuri has performed in comedy clubs for over ten years.
He gained a large following on social media platforms.
Arcuri released his debut comedy special titled "Jeff Arcuri: Nice to Meet You."
The special introduces his comedy to a wider audience.
He talks about moments when interacting directly with the crowd did not go as planned.
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Former FBI Director James Comey asks a judge to dismiss charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump with a social media photo showing seashells arranged as "86 47." Comey's lawyers say the image was political speech, not a real threat, and is protected by the First Amendment.
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James Comey faces federal charges for posting an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as "86 47."
The numbers "86 47" are slang for "get rid of" or "eject," but are not always taken as a direct threat.
Comey’s lawyers argue the photo is political speech protected by the First Amendment.
The charges say Comey knowingly threatened to harm President Trump, but no evidence proves this intent.
Comey deleted the post and said he opposes all violence.
President Trump has publicly called for Comey’s prosecution and said the image clearly meant assassination.
The case is part of a larger series of investigations by the Justice Department targeting people criticized by President Trump.
A previous case against Comey in Virginia was dropped because of issues with the prosecutor’s appointment.
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