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Khalida Boufedeche was elected as Algeria’s first woman to serve as the speaker of the parliament’s lower house. She is a trained allergist and a member of the National Liberation Front party, becoming the fourth-highest-ranking official in Algeria.
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Khalida Boufedeche was elected on July 28, 2026, as the speaker of Algeria’s lower house of parliament.
She is the first woman to ever hold this position in Algeria.
Boufedeche is trained as an allergist and represents the capital city, Algiers.
She is a member of the National Liberation Front (FLN), the country’s ruling party.
The FLN won the most seats in recent parliamentary elections, securing 91 out of 407 seats.
Voter turnout in these elections was very low, at 21 percent, the lowest ever recorded.
Women hold only 25 seats in the parliament, about 6 percent of the total.
Boufedeche previously worked in local politics and serves on her party’s central committee.
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Britain plans to require datacentre projects to pay large upfront fees to get connected to the electricity grid. This aims to reduce the long queue of datacentres waiting for power connections and ensure only serious projects secure grid access.
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There are currently 315 datacentre projects in Britain waiting to connect to the electricity grid, with a total demand of 73 gigawatts (GW).
This demand is much higher than Britain’s peak electricity use of 45 GW.
Ofgem, the energy regulator, proposes requiring upfront fees or financial guarantees when a connection offer is made.
Datacentre companies like Amazon and Microsoft could pay around £350 million to reserve 500 megawatts (MW) of grid capacity.
Projects must meet clear targets, such as securing customers and funding, or be removed from the queue.
The proposals are designed to prevent speculative projects that block grid access for serious developers.
Datacentres use large amounts of electricity and are important for AI technologies.
Similar grid connection delays for datacentres are seen worldwide, with many projects potentially being canceled or delayed.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of about 7 struck southern Japan's Kumamoto area, causing widespread damage. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid collapsed buildings and damaged roads, with at least 13 people killed and many more missing.
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The earthquake occurred in the Kumamoto area on Kyushu island with a magnitude of 7.1 (Japan agency) or 6.8 (US Geological Survey).
At least 13 people have died and many are missing following the quake.
Rescue workers are urgently searching through rubble to find survivors.
An explosion happened about an hour after the earthquake at an Aeon shopping centre, injuring some and leaving four workers missing.
Seven people remain missing at a Nippon Paper Industries factory where a chimney collapsed.
Nearly 37,000 homes lost electricity and 9,500 lost gas; communications were disrupted in some areas.
More than 9,000 people evacuated their homes and are staying in over 500 shelters.
Automakers Toyota and Honda have suspended operations at their Kumamoto factories to ensure safety and repair damage.
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Four women have accused singer and actor Jared Leto of sexual misconduct. These claims were made in a BBC documentary that includes allegations of assault, inappropriate relationships under the age of consent, threats, and grooming.
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Four women accused Jared Leto of criminal sexual misconduct.
One woman said she was assaulted by Leto at 17 in a motel.
Another said she had sex with Leto at 17, below California’s age of consent, and Leto allegedly dismissed concerns.
A third woman claimed Leto threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19 and left alone with him in a hotel room.
A fourth woman said Leto groomed her at 16 by making sexual calls and suggesting sex, using his celebrity status.
The allegations were presented in the BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret."
Jared Leto did not respond to requests for comment from Newsweek or the BBC.
The story is ongoing and new information may come out.
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In 1975, a shop in London opened that sold products made specifically for left-handed people. The store offered items like gardening tools and playing cards designed for left-handers, with many sales both in the shop and by mail order.
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The shop opened in London in 1975.
It was the first store in the world focused on left-handed customers.
Products included left-handed secateurs (garden clippers), builder’s trowels, and playing cards.
The store served both walk-in customers and mail-order buyers.
The news report about the shop was originally shown on BBC One on April 18, 1975.
The shop was known for catering to the needs of left-handed people, who often face challenges using right-handed tools.
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Young people in India recently protested strongly against the government, focusing their anger mainly on Prime Minister Narendra Modi rather than any individual minister. Their protests challenged the image Modi’s government has built and expressed deep frustration with the government’s power and a sense of humiliation, sparked by a controversial remark from India’s chief justice about unemployed youth.
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Indian youth led a large protest that forced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign.
The main target of the protest was Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not the minister.
Protesters used simple, handmade signs showing individual voices rather than organized slogans.
The protests challenged Modi’s long-standing public image and authority.
The movement was fueled by outrage over a remark by the chief justice comparing unemployed youth to "cockroaches."
A scandal involving the NEET exams became a focus for demanding government accountability.
The government appeared unaware of the growing unrest beneath society’s surface.
Mainstream media and political elites were focused on praising India’s progress and global role during this time.
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A small plane crashed near Chandler Airport in Arizona on the evening of July 28, 2026, killing the pilot. Emergency crews responded quickly but the pilot has not yet been identified. The Chandler Fire Department is working with airport officials, police, and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the crash.
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The plane crash occurred near McQueen and Queen Creek roads, close to Chandler Airport.
The crash happened around 7:50 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Only one person was on board the aircraft, and that person died in the crash.
The pilot’s identity has not been released yet.
Emergency responders received a 911 call and confirmed the crash location with the airport control tower.
The Chandler Fire Department is leading the response and investigation.
The investigation involves the Chandler Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Officials are still gathering details and the investigation is ongoing.
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Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, has announced plans to give equal value to academic and technical education for students aged 14 and over in England. His ideas build on the earlier work of Kenneth Baker, who helped create University Technical Colleges (UTCs) that combine schooling with practical job skills and partnerships with employers.
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Andy Burnham aims to develop technical and vocational courses for students from age 14, linked to local job markets.
Kenneth Baker, a former Conservative minister, supports Burnham’s plans and helped start UTCs in 2010.
UTCs are government-funded schools for 14- to 19-year-olds that teach technical skills alongside regular subjects.
There are 44 UTCs in England, some have struggled with enrollment and inspections but show low youth unemployment rates.
Youth unemployment among UTC students is under 5%, compared to 16.4% in regular state schools.
Successful technical education should start at age 14, not later at 16.
Some schools are creating employer-led technical pathways, like a school in Barrow-in-Furness focusing on healthcare and engineering.
Teachers and school leaders worry about the cost and whether there will be enough funding to support these education changes during tight financial times.
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A new Silent Hill game called Townfall is set on a Scottish island in 1996, moving away from the usual locations of the series. The game is made by a Glasgow studio and offers a fresh setting with detailed, eerie environments inspired by real coastal towns.
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Townfall is a Silent Hill game set in 1996 on a Scottish island, different from previous Silent Hill locations.
The main character, Simon Ordell, arrives in a small coastal village with unclear memories and medical equipment attached to him.
The game is developed by Screen Burn, a Glasgow-based studio known for previous horror adventure games.
The setting is inspired by real fishing towns like St Monans, with lots of detailed and realistic features like lobster cages and old British phone boxes.
The game’s story includes local protests against a corporation called CEG and mysterious disappearances in the town.
Players can explore freely, discovering clues through objects like old PCs and puzzle elements such as pre-paid electricity meters common in 1990s UK homes.
Traditional Silent Hill game elements like a portable radio are replaced with a handheld TV used to find puzzle clues.
The game aims to refresh the Silent Hill series by treating the town more as a mental state than a fixed place.
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Russia’s main security agency, the FSB, has charged Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram app, with helping terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The agency claims Telegram did not remove channels used by groups they label as terrorists and extremists in Russia, while Durov says the charges are false and aimed at limiting free speech.
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Pavel Durov is the founder of the messaging app Telegram.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) accused Durov of aiding terrorism.
The FSB says Telegram hosts channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups for sabotage and crimes.
Durov was put on an international wanted list by Russia.
Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps in Russia.
Durov stated that Russian authorities opened a criminal investigation against him.
He claims the investigation is based on made-up reasons to limit privacy and free speech.
Russia continues to restrict access to Telegram as part of its actions.
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President Donald Trump mocked Dr. Anthony Fauci’s baseball throwing abilities on social media shortly before Fauci was scheduled to testify before a Senate committee. Fauci, who helped lead the U.S. response to COVID-19, faces scrutiny amid the release of his diary entries and past political tensions.
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President Trump criticized Fauci's ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in 2020, calling it a “phony” and a bad throw.
Fauci is set to testify before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee.
Senator Rand Paul warned Fauci not to lie during his testimony and mentioned Fauci has a preemptive pardon from President Biden.
President Biden issued pardons to Fauci and others last year as protection from possible political attacks.
Biden stated that the pardons are not an admission of guilt and that those pardoned served the country honorably.
Fauci was the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and helped manage the COVID-19 response.
The article indicates this is an ongoing story with more information to come.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a quiet visit to the White House, which shows his more complex relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney discussed this on Al Jazeera’s program ‘This is America.’
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Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House in a low-profile way.
His visit reflects a more complicated relationship with President Trump.
Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney are diplomats commenting on this situation.
The discussion appeared on Al Jazeera’s show called ‘This is America.’
The article suggests Netanyahu avoided a public or dramatic moment like Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had with Trump.
Netanyahu’s approach may indicate caution or a change in diplomatic relations.
The information is based on diplomatic observations, not official statements.
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A large wildfire in southwestern France has burned about 42,000 hectares but is currently under control after a calm night. Authorities warn that hot and dry weather could still create fire risks, and about 2,750 firefighters are working to manage the situation.
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The wildfire is in the Gironde region of southwest France and has burned roughly 42,000 hectares.
After a quiet second night, the fire remains stable with no increase in the area burned.
Around 2,750 firefighters are involved in fighting the wildfire.
Authorities evacuated 4,000 people from tourist areas along the Atlantic coast as a safety measure.
A heatwave alert (orange level) was issued for 16 departments in the region.
The European Union says wildfire responses must improve due to accelerating climate change, focusing on prevention and better forest management.
About 90% of wildfires are caused by human activities like campfires or discarded cigarettes.
Weather conditions including rising temperatures and dry winds remain unfavorable for containing the fire fully.
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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, shared a social media image that showed a man wearing a T-shirt with a threatening message about Nigel Farage, but said it was a mistake and removed it quickly. Nigel Farage’s party reported Polanski to the police for “inciting murder,” but Polanski refused to apologize to Farage, saying he did not share the image on purpose.
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Polanski shared an Instagram image showing a man with a T-shirt that said “We’re only making plans for Nigel” and showed a guillotine.
Polanski removed the image after realizing its message was dangerous.
Reform UK reported Polanski to the police, accusing him of encouraging violence.
The police said they are investigating and take the matter seriously.
Polanski said the post was a mistake from a collaboration and that he didn’t notice the message at first.
He said he would cooperate with the police if contacted but will not apologize to Farage as it was not deliberate.
Farage and Reform UK representatives demanded Polanski’s apology and called for his arrest.
Polanski had apologized earlier in the year for another controversial social media post.
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Young conservative members of the New South Wales Liberal party created a negative document about a rival minister, accusing him of an affair, according to a corruption investigation. The inquiry is examining claims that the group accepted illegal donations and used factional tactics to influence party affairs.
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The corruption watchdog Icac is investigating the NSW Liberal party in Operation Rosny.
A group called the Reformers, part of the Liberal hard right faction, is accused of branch stacking (illegal recruitment practices).
The Reformers made a document called a "shit sheet" targeting David Elliott, a minister from a rival faction, which included false claims of an extramarital affair.
David Elliott denies the affair and rejected the accusations in a public statement.
Dylan Whitelaw, a former staffer associated with the Reformers, gave evidence about the document and denied some details while confirming others.
The Reformers allegedly took illegal donations from Jean Nassif, a fugitive property developer, to influence political decisions and harm opponents.
Messages suggested discussions of payments involving federal opposition leader Angus Taylor, who denies wrongdoing.
The inquiry continues to explore connections between donations, politicians, and internal party conflicts.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a ban on importing foreign-made humanoid robots, focusing mainly on those from China. The FCC said these robots pose risks to national security and supply chains. China currently dominates the global market for humanoid robots.
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The FCC banned imports of foreign-made humanoid robots, four-legged robot dogs (quadrupeds), and power inverters.
The ban mainly targets Chinese-made robots due to security concerns.
China holds about 85% of the global market share in humanoid robots.
Chinese companies like Unitree and AGIBOT shipped over 5,000 robots each in 2025, while leading U.S. firms shipped only a few hundred.
The FCC’s chairperson said the move aims to protect U.S. supply chains and national security.
The U.S. has banned other Chinese tech imports, such as drones, and is considering limits on Chinese AI tools.
Chinese humanoid robot market revenue could reach $15 billion by 2030.
The ban could affect U.S.-China trade relations and upcoming talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Heathrow Airport can charge airlines more to recover up to £320 million spent on the early work for its third runway. These higher charges may make plane tickets more expensive. Another company that offered a different runway design can also recover £4.1 million in costs.
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Heathrow will recover up to £320 million from airlines through increased charges.
The money was used for early development of Heathrow’s third runway project.
Higher airport charges will likely lead to higher ticket prices for passengers.
Arora Group’s Heathrow West, a rival bidder with a shorter runway plan, will recover £4.1 million in expenses.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulates these charges and will put rules in place to protect passengers from unfair costs.
The third runway is part of Heathrow’s expansion plan approved by the government.
The increased costs affect airlines directly but may be passed on to travelers through ticket price rises.
Heathrow and the CAA emphasize safeguards to ensure consumers are not overcharged.
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The Australian government plans to study the idea of building a new oil refinery in Western Australia, but climate and energy experts say it would not be profitable and would need government support. They suggest investing in renewable energy technologies instead, as Australia’s oil production is declining and the future focus should be on clean fuels.
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The Australian government announced a $4 million early feasibility study for a new oil refinery in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Experts say the refinery would be an example of "dinosaur technology" that is uneconomic and relies on government subsidies.
Australia’s domestic crude oil production is falling fast and may stop within seven years without new discoveries.
Currently, Australia imports about 95% of its fuel, with only 4% refined locally from Australian crude.
A new refinery in WA would likely process mostly imported crude oil, not improving fuel security much.
Six out of eight Australian oil refineries have closed since 2003 because they cannot compete with larger refineries in Asia.
Experts recommend focusing government subsidies on renewable technology to produce zero-emission liquid fuels instead.
The future of Australia’s liquid fuels should be based on renewable electricity rather than fossil fuels.
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A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people. Rescue teams are working quickly to find others trapped under rubble as thousands of people have had to leave their homes.
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The earthquake measured 6.8 in magnitude.
It occurred on Kyushu island in Japan.
At least 13 people died because of the quake.
Many people are still missing after the disaster.
Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes.
Rescue workers are trying to save those trapped under debris.
Officials expect the death toll to rise.
The event happened recently, with ongoing rescue efforts.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Kumamoto prefecture in Japan, causing at least 13 deaths and damage to buildings, including a shopping mall and historic sites. Rescue teams are working to find people trapped and restore services, while aftershocks continue to worry residents.
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The earthquake hit Kumamoto, a region with previous quakes, but this one was stronger than recent ones.
At least 13 people have died, including three in a large shopping mall where some are still trapped.
Authorities deployed 4,600 personnel to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
Tens of thousands of people lost power and water after the earthquake.
Historic sites such as Kumamoto Castle and Yatsushiro Shrine were damaged or destroyed.
Many residents reported heavy property damage and fear of more aftershocks.
Emergency teams are urgently working through the night to monitor and respond to the damage.
Officials warned the public to stay alert for possible additional earthquakes following this event.
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