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Video appears to show someone kicking sea lion in California; authorities investigating

July 28, 2026 • World • The Hill

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Authorities are looking into a video that shows someone kicking a protected sea lion on a California beach. The sea lion is a protected animal under federal wildlife laws.

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The incident took place on a beach in California.
A video showed a person kicking a sea lion.
The sea lion involved is protected by federal wildlife laws.
Federal wildlife authorities are currently investigating the case.
The investigation aims to find the person responsible and understand what happened.

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Rain brings hope of relief for crews fighting Cairngorms wildfire

July 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Heavy rain is helping firefighters battle a large wildfire in the Cairngorms, Scotland, which has been burning for two weeks. The fire has burned about 10 square miles and caused some evacuations, but recent weather changes and ongoing firefighting efforts are improving the situation.

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The wildfire started on July 15 near Glenmore, outside Aviemore, and has burned roughly 10 square miles (25 square km).
Around 70 firefighters and nine fire trucks remain on site after 13 days of firefighting.
Some homes in the village of Nethy Bridge were evacuated during the fire.
Heavy rain starting Monday night is expected to help reduce the fire.
Helicopters are still being used to drop water on the remaining hotspots.
Drones with thermal cameras help find smoldering areas.
At the fire’s peak, over 500 firefighters fought the blaze, and Police Scotland called it a "major incident."
Scotland’s justice secretary said UK military help was rejected because firefighters already had the resources they needed.

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Believe it or not, AI is creating more opportunities in skilled trades

July 28, 2026 • Technology • The Hill

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Many lawmakers think artificial intelligence (AI) is taking away jobs, but it is actually changing the types of jobs people do. AI is helping create more chances for work in skilled trades, which are jobs that need special training or hands-on skills.

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Lawmakers often worry that AI will eliminate jobs.
AI is not removing jobs but shifting them to new types of work.
Skilled trades involve jobs that require particular skills and training, like electricians or plumbers.
AI is helping increase opportunities in these skilled trade jobs.
This shift shows how technology can change work without causing job loss.

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Authorities open fire amid election unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Violence broke out in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests and roadblocks. The protesters want political changes, including removing some disputed seats before upcoming elections.

Key Facts

Deadly clashes happened in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Protests and roadblocks had been ongoing for weeks before the clashes.
Protesters are demanding political reforms.
One key demand is to remove disputed assembly seats.
The demands relate to upcoming legislative elections in the region.

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French patrol boat heard firing gunshots during BBC interview in Channel, MP says

July 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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A British Member of Parliament, Chris Philp, said a French patrol boat fired 17 gunshots while he was being interviewed by the BBC in the English Channel. The incident happened without warning, and the MPs and journalists believe the shots were meant to intimidate them.

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Chris Philp MP was giving a BBC interview about small boat crossings in the English Channel.
During the interview, a French patrol boat passed nearby and fired 17 gunshots.
The BBC journalist present heard the shots and saw a French officer pointing a pistol towards the sea.
No prior warning or training exercise was announced before the shots were fired.
Philp and others think the shots were meant as a warning or to intimidate them.
The French coastguard has been asked to comment on the event.
It is unclear what the French patrol boat was aiming at during the incident.

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Israeli settler attack on at-Tuwani

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Armed Israeli settlers attacked the village of at-Tuwani in the West Bank during the night. They set fire to homes and a mosque, causing local families to flee. Such attacks by settlers in this area have reached the highest levels recorded.

Key Facts

The village of at-Tuwani is located in the occupied West Bank.
Armed Israeli settlers entered the village at night.
They set fire to homes and a mosque in the village.
Families in at-Tuwani had to run away to avoid harm.
Attacks by settlers in the West Bank are currently at record high levels.
The West Bank is an area with ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
The report was provided by Al Jazeera journalist Leila Warah.

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Moscow Issues Threat After Romania Intercepts Series of Russian Drones

July 28, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Romania has detected several Russian drones entering its airspace and shot some down over recent days. Romania expelled a Russian diplomat and recalled its own ambassador to Russia after these incidents, while Russia said it would respond to these actions.

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Romanian and NATO jets shot down three Russian drones that entered Romanian airspace from Friday to Sunday.
Romania's president called the drone incursions unacceptable and summoned Russia's ambassador.
Another drone briefly crossed into Romanian airspace on Monday and then returned to Ukraine.
Romania has seen at least 33 drone incursions since February 2022 near its border with Ukraine.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galați, Romania, in May, injuring two people.
Romania expelled a member of Russia's diplomatic staff and recalled its ambassador to Russia.
Russia denied targeting Romania and warned Romania against possible cross-border military actions.
Russia has increased attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure near Romania's border, including in Odesa and Izmail.
NATO has not classified the drone incursions as attacks on the alliance, so no joint NATO response has been triggered.

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Dawn raid targets ‘umbrella cheaters’ reserving beach spots in Naples

July 28, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Authorities in Torre del Greco, near Naples, seized beach umbrellas, loungers, and chairs during an early morning operation to stop people from reserving beach spots by leaving their equipment unattended overnight. This practice, called "umbrella cheating," is illegal and can lead to fines of up to €500.

Key Facts

The operation took place at Laghetto, a free beach in Torre del Greco, a coastal town near Naples.
Coastguard staff and local police collected 40 items like umbrellas and chairs left unattended.
Leaving beach equipment to reserve spots overnight is against local rules about public beach use.
People who leave items after sunset risk fines up to €500.
Getting back confiscated items involves a complicated process.
Similar actions happened in other regions like Puglia, Liguria, and Sardinia.
Many Italians want more free public beaches, not controlled by private companies.
The town of Bacoli, near Naples, aims for over 80% of its coast to stay free for public use.

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Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine

July 28, 2026 • World • AP News

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Bosnian authorities are investigating damage caused by fire and vandalism to a Virgin Mary statue and shrine in Medjugorje, a well-known Catholic pilgrimage site. The site became internationally prominent after children reported visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981, and the Vatican recently allowed pilgrimages to continue despite not officially confirming the visions as supernatural.

Key Facts

A Virgin Mary statue and shrine in Medjugorje, Bosnia, were vandalized and damaged by fire overnight.
The statue's face and hands were painted black, with the words “Devil in a skirt” written on its base in English.
Medjugorje gained attention after six children said they saw visions of the Virgin Mary in 1981.
Some of the original visionaries still claim to receive daily messages from Mary.
The Vatican has not officially confirmed the visions as supernatural or authentic.
In 2024, the Vatican allowed pilgrimages and public devotion at Medjugorje due to positive spiritual effects.
Local media photos showed a Polish-language banner calling the visionaries fraudsters near the site.
Medjugorje has become a popular religious tourism spot, despite doubts from church officials about the visions.

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KFC founder Colonel Sanders’ personal items, former home and restaurant up for auction

July 28, 2026 • Business • AP News

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Personal items belonging to KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders, including his black bow tie, pressure cooker, former home, and a dinner house he opened, are being sold at a public auction in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The auction includes memorabilia, property, and rare items connected to Sanders and the origins of the KFC restaurant chain.

Key Facts

Colonel Harland Sanders’ personal belongings and properties are up for auction in Kentucky.
The auction includes Sanders’ former home called Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House.
Sanders founded the original Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and made Shelbyville the first business headquarters in the late 1950s.
He sold KFC in 1964 but remained the company’s brand ambassador.
Items for sale include his pressure cooker, black bow tie, watches, cash register, cutlery, a bust made by his daughter, and a gas range.
A personal 1964 planner with a handwritten recipe related to herbs and spices is part of the auction; it was involved in a past legal dispute over the secret KFC recipe.
Online pre-bidding ends before an in-person live auction, and sealed bids are being accepted for the house and restaurant.
The auction aims to reach a worldwide audience interested in Colonel Sanders memorabilia.

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NYC Had Government Food Markets Before Mamdani—What Happened?

July 28, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open five city-run grocery stores to provide affordable food. This plan revives a system started nearly 90 years ago by former Republican Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who built city markets to offer affordable groceries and cleaner shopping spaces.

Key Facts

Mayor Mamdani wants city-owned grocery stores in each NYC borough to sell food at low prices without profit.
The first store will open in the Bronx next year, and another in East Harlem by 2029; locations for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island are undecided.
Two-thirds of New Yorkers supported the idea in a 2025 poll.
Some local business owners worry city stores will hurt private businesses by offering cheaper prices.
The concept is not new; former Mayor La Guardia created indoor food markets in the 1930s to replace street pushcarts with cleaner, affordable markets.
Six of La Guardia’s markets still exist today and are city-run, including La Marqueta in East Harlem and Arthur Avenue Market in the Bronx.
Mamdani’s plan aims to bring back this old city-run market system rather than create a new program.

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Multiple people trapped inside shopping centre in Japan after earthquake – live updates

July 28, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan, causing a shopping mall’s second floor to collapse and trapping people inside. Emergency teams are responding, and the government has set up an emergency team to handle rescue and damage assessment.

Key Facts

The earthquake occurred at 4:27 p.m. local time with a depth of 10km.
The shaking reached the highest level 7 on Japan’s Shindo scale in some areas.
A shopping mall in Kashima town partially collapsed, trapping multiple people.
An earlier tsunami warning was issued but later canceled as no tsunami activity was observed.
The Sendai nuclear power plant reported no damage or safety issues following the quake.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi established an Emergency Assembly Team to manage disaster response.
The earthquake affected several prefectures on Kyushu island, where Japan’s government issued emergency warnings.
Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes yearly due to its location on multiple tectonic plates.

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Why London’s Hackney Council wants to repeal its ‘twin’ status with Haifa

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Hackney Council in East London plans to vote on ending its city twinning relationship with Haifa, Israel. The decision comes as a protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza and concerns about Haifa’s role in Israel’s military activities.

Key Facts

Hackney and Haifa have been twinned since 1968 to promote cultural and trade links.
The twinning has been inactive since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The Green Party took control of Hackney Council in May 2024 and strongly supports Palestine.
A petition from the Hackney Palestinian Solidarity Campaign calls for ending the twinning.
The UK council cites a UN report accusing Israeli forces of violating international law in Gaza and the West Bank.
Residents expressed concerns about Haifa’s naval base and defense companies located there.
The council plans to review all its twinning agreements for human rights issues.
Jewish groups in England criticized the proposed end of twinning with Haifa.

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Trump Support For Netanyahu Could Destroy the US-Israel Alliance | Opinion

July 28, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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President Donald Trump supports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has taken steps such as recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. However, this strong backing during Israel's upcoming election may hurt the U.S.-Israel relationship, as American public and political support for Israel is changing.

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President Trump has supported Netanyahu and made Israel a key part of his political agenda.
He recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and acknowledged Israeli control over the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu faces an election in Israel on October 27, with plans that could weaken Israel’s democracy.
Israel's bipartisan support in the U.S. is declining among both Democrats and some younger Republicans.
Recent polls show about 60% of Americans view Israel negatively.
There is concern that Netanyahu’s close ties with Trump may harm Trump’s political standing in the U.S.
Israel’s image in America is shifting from a resilient democracy to a country linked with conflict and political extremism.
This shift could weaken the long-standing alliance between the U.S. and Israel.

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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes southern Japan, tsunami warning issued

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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A strong earthquake measuring 7.1 hit southern Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, causing power outages and stopping train services. The government issued tsunami warnings and emergency alerts for several nearby areas on the island of Kyushu.

Key Facts

The earthquake occurred in Kumamoto, southern Japan, with a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
Emergency warnings were sent to Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Fukuoka, Saga, Oita, and Miyazaki prefectures.
A tsunami warning for waves up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) was issued after the quake.
About 40,000 homes lost electricity due to the earthquake.
Train services, including high-speed bullet trains, were temporarily stopped in the region.
No damage or problems were reported at local nuclear power plants.
Japan is on the "Ring of Fire," where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
A similar, large earthquake in Kumamoto 10 years ago caused many deaths and injuries.

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The Most Ridiculous Finance Influencer Advice Yet? | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger

July 28, 2026 • Business • CBS News

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A 29-year-old man who has been unemployed for four years says he no longer trusts the idea of the American dream or the stock market. Jill Schlesinger and Mark provide practical advice to help him improve his financial situation. They also critique advice from a finance influencer who suggests borrowing money to buy an accounting firm without being a certified accountant.

Key Facts

A 29-year-old has been out of work for four years.
He has lost faith in the American dream and the stock market.
Jill Schlesinger and Mark offer support and practical steps for financial recovery.
They discuss and critique a finance influencer named BenKellyOne.
BenKellyOne advises borrowing money to buy an accounting firm.
The accounting firm purchase is recommended despite the buyer lacking a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.
Jill and Mark explain why this advice can be risky or flawed.
The segment aims to help viewers understand better financial choices.

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Trump administration forced treatment on hunger striker in ICE detention, document reveals

July 28, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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A document from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) health agency shows that the Trump administration forced medical treatment on at least one immigrant detainee who was on a hunger strike. The forced treatments included feeding and other procedures, which human rights groups have criticized as harmful. Several detainees have protested using hunger strikes due to conditions in detention centers.

Key Facts

The ICE health agency confirmed forced medical treatment on a hunger-striking detainee between October and December 2025.
Treatments included force feeding, hydration, catheterization, or involuntary blood draws.
At least seven detainees were on hunger strikes in February 2026, according to the ICE Health Service Corps.
ICE budgeted over $4,500 for external medical care for hunger strikers in a recent period and projected about $169,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
Hundreds of detainees staged hunger and labor strikes at various centers in the summer of 2026 to protest detention conditions.
Legal advocates say detainees faced retaliation like solitary confinement, restraints, and threats during hunger strikes.
ICE officials have denied that detainees refuse food as a protest or that they face punishment for hunger striking.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed detainees receive three meals a day but did not respond to questions about forced treatments.

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Cutting AIDS relief hands South Africa to Russia, China

July 28, 2026 • World • The Hill

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South Africa is receiving less aid for AIDS relief. As a result, China and Russia are becoming more involved in health projects in South Africa. They see this as a way to increase their influence in the region.

Key Facts

South Africa's AIDS relief funding has been reduced.
China and Russia are stepping in to help with health programs there.
Health partnerships can help these countries gain political influence.
This change affects South Africa's international support network.
The shift shows how health aid and politics can be connected.

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Savannah Guthrie makes new plea for mother to be found

July 28, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Savannah Guthrie asked people to help find her mother, who seems to have been taken against her will. She urged anyone with information to share it so the situation can be resolved.

Key Facts

Savannah Guthrie made a public request for help.
Her mother is believed to have been abducted.
Guthrie asked people to do the right thing by providing information.
The appeal was made to encourage anyone with knowledge to come forward.
No further details about the situation were given in the message.

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Mall Collapses in Japan After 7.1-magnitude Earthquake With People Trapped

July 28, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto on Japan’s Kyushu island, causing part of a shopping mall to collapse and trapping people inside. Officials reported injuries, damage to buildings and infrastructure, and power outages but no confirmed deaths so far.

Key Facts

The earthquake measured 7.1 in magnitude and struck Kumamoto in southern Japan.
Aeon Mall Kumamoto partially collapsed, with the second floor falling and people trapped inside.
Customers were evacuated from the mall after an explosion was reported.
There have been reports of injuries, damage to roads, bridges, and buildings, as well as blackouts and fires.
Japan’s government set up a task force to assess damage and coordinate rescue efforts.
The Prime Minister warned people to stay alert for further earthquakes and to be careful with fire and broken glass.
Japan experiences about 1,500 earthquakes annually.
A deadly earthquake also hit Kumamoto in 2016, causing many deaths and property damage.

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