Two missile strikes hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing 14 deaths and injuring over 300 people. The Houthi group from Yemen said they carried out the attacks using missiles and drones and warned that all Saudi airports, except those in Mecca and Medina, are potential targets.
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The attacks occurred at the international airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
CCTV footage showed people inside the airport taking cover during a missile strike.
Fourteen people died, and more than 300 were injured in the strikes.
The Houthi group in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Houthis said they used ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones for the strikes.
They also targeted oil facilities and Dammam airport in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi military spokesman warned they will continue attacks deep inside Saudi Arabia.
Airports in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina were excluded from their threats.
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Researchers from University College Cork studied how stopping coffee for two weeks affected 62 people’s gut bacteria, mood, stress, and thinking. They found that coffee changes gut bacteria and may lower stress and depression, with both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee showing benefits. Different compounds in coffee, not just caffeine, seem to affect learning, memory, and anxiety.
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The study involved 62 people; half regularly drank 3–5 cups of coffee daily, the rest did not drink coffee.
Coffee was stopped for two weeks for regular drinkers, then coffee was reintroduced without telling participants if it was caffeinated or decaf.
Gut metabolites (chemicals made during digestion) changed significantly after stopping coffee in regular drinkers.
Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee reduced perceived stress, depression, and impulsivity.
Certain gut bacteria (like Eggerthella sp. and Cryptobacterium curtum) were more common in coffee drinkers.
Decaffeinated coffee improved learning and memory, which caffeinated coffee did not.
Caffeinated coffee helped reduce anxiety and improve attention and vigilance.
Compounds in coffee like polyphenols (not just caffeine) may influence gut health and brain function.
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James Talarico, a Texas Democratic Senate candidate, was off the campaign trail for nearly two weeks with the flu. False rumors spread that he was secretly treated at a mental health facility, but the facility denied this, and Talarico confirmed he only had the flu. The health doubts about Talarico are partly linked to broader concerns about candidate health following President Biden’s cognitive issues during the 2024 election.
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James Talarico was diagnosed with the flu at an urgent care clinic in Dallas.
He stayed in bed in Austin for recovery and returned to campaigning after about two weeks.
Rumors claimed Talarico was treated at the Lindner Center of Hope, a mental health facility in Ohio, which he and the center denied.
Conservatives spread the false mental health story, which gained attention on social media, including from Elon Musk.
Talarico has Type 1 diabetes, which increases flu risks and may explain his longer recovery.
The health rumors gained traction partly because of doubts about candidate health after President Biden’s cognitive decline became public in 2024.
Republicans highlighted Talarico’s absence and questioned his health, with some public actions like circulating missing-person-style posters and demanding medical records.
Similar health questions exist for President Trump, although his doctor reported he is in excellent health.
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Israel has expanded its military control in the Gaza Strip beyond the boundaries set by a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, pushing Palestinians into smaller areas. Since the ceasefire, Israeli forces have moved the boundary line west several times, increasing the territory they control and displacing many Palestinian families.
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The Gaza Strip is about 365 square kilometers and densely populated with around 2.1 million people as of 2025.
Before the war, Palestinians lived throughout Gaza, but Israel controlled buffer zones limiting access near the border.
A ceasefire plan, proposed under President Donald Trump, set a “Yellow Line” where Israeli forces would withdraw and Palestinians would regain control of parts of Gaza.
Instead of withdrawing, Israeli forces have expanded control, now holding nearly 60 percent of Gaza’s land, mainly in farmland and border areas.
The population density in Palestinian-controlled areas has doubled since the ceasefire, reaching levels similar to New York City.
Over 90 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced by ongoing conflict since October 2023.
Israel enforces a blockade on Gaza by land, air, and sea since 2007.
Humanitarian agencies face new restrictions as Israel established another boundary called the “orange line,” limiting aid movement in Gaza.
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Laura Johnson, who was a housing director during the Grenfell Tower fire and involved in cost-cutting decisions, has left her senior housing job at the Barnet Group after backlash from families affected by the fire. The Barnet Group confirmed her departure but did not explain the reason.
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Laura Johnson was the housing director at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea before the 2017 Grenfell fire.
The Grenfell fire killed 72 people and was linked to cost-cutting decisions, including the use of cheaper, combustible cladding.
Johnson was criticized in the official inquiry for pushing for lower budgets that led to these changes.
She was hired in August as director of development and property at the Barnet Group with a salary of over £157,000 a year.
Bereaved families and survivors strongly opposed her new role as disrespectful.
The Barnet Group said Johnson is no longer employed there but did not explain why.
The Grenfell Tower inquiry highlighted failings in housing management by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
The police have asked prosecutors to consider charges against individuals and companies related to the fire, with decisions expected before the 10th anniversary in 2027.
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A missile strike by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport again on Sunday. This attack came one day after a previous strike on the airport killed at least 12 people and injured over 300, marking the deadliest violence on Saudi soil in more than ten years.
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Riyadh’s main international airport was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Sunday.
The strike followed another attack on the airport the day before.
The earlier attack caused at least 12 deaths and over 300 injuries.
This is the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in more than a decade.
The Houthis are supported by Iran, while the Yemeni government is backed by Saudi Arabia.
Fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces has been increasing for several weeks.
The conflict is part of a wider power struggle in the Middle East involving several countries.
Surveillance footage captured the moment of the airport attack.
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President Donald Trump announced an unexpected "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has not seen any details. There was no response from the Russian government, and the ceasefire could help repair damaged energy facilities on both sides.
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President Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky said he has not been informed about the ceasefire details.
Russia has remained silent and has not commented on the announcement.
Ukrainian attacks have caused severe damage to Russia’s oil industry.
The ceasefire could allow Russia to fix its oil refineries.
It could also protect important energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
The announcement created confusion due to the lack of official confirmation from Ukraine and Russia.
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Maine Senator Susan Collins is in a stronger position for her reelection campaign in 2024 compared to her 2020 race, despite challenges facing the national Republican Party. Recent polls show a close race between Collins and her Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, with neither candidate holding a clear lead.
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Collins won her last election in 2020 unexpectedly, beating Democrat Sara Gideon by 8.6 points despite polls showing she was behind.
Republicans currently hold a slim Senate majority of 53-47, with Democrats needing to gain at least four seats to take control.
Maine is considered one of the key battleground states in the Senate races for 2024.
Polls in 2024 show Collins and Jackson nearly tied, with averages showing less than one point difference.
Collins has higher personal favorability ratings in Maine than in 2020, with around 51% viewing her positively.
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are low both nationally and in Maine, which could affect Republican candidates.
Democrats are seen as slight favorites to control the Senate based on recent election models, but many races remain uncertain.
Collins works to separate her identity from the national Republican Party to gain crossover votes in Maine.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to keep leading House Republicans even if they lose their majority in the November election. He expressed confidence that the GOP will hold or increase their majority but said he would stay on as leader in case of a divided government.
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Mike Johnson is the House Speaker and GOP leader since 2023.
He expects to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose the House majority in November.
Johnson is confident Republicans will keep or grow their current slim majority.
Midterm elections usually favor the party not in the White House, which challenges the GOP.
Johnson joked about retiring to start a lawn business if the GOP loses but said that was a lighthearted comment.
He has been actively campaigning across many districts to support GOP candidates.
Johnson pointed to his legal background and defense of President Trump during impeachment as part of his leadership style.
He said his main goal is to win the majority and continue as House Speaker.
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In 2025, the world is experiencing a high number of armed conflicts, the most since World War II ended in 1945. Changes in global power, with the United States stepping back from its role as a global enforcer and the rise of other powerful countries, have led to more interstate wars and regional conflicts.
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There were 65 major armed conflicts recorded worldwide in 2025.
Eight of these conflicts involved direct fighting between the armed forces of different countries.
After World War II, institutions like the United Nations were created to prevent wars and settle conflicts peacefully.
The global power balance shifted after the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, leaving the U.S. as the dominant power for a while.
In recent years, the number of state-to-state conflicts increased from two in 2023 to eight in 2025.
The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has reduced its global military involvement.
Russia, China, and other regional powers are now more involved in international conflicts and offer support to smaller countries.
International organizations like the U.N. Security Council face difficulties in managing or preventing conflicts due to rivalries among major powers.
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A 23-year-old working in business-to-business (B2B) technology sales earns around £18,000 ($23,700) a month. Despite the high income and career satisfaction, they face long hours, frequent travel, missed family events, and personal sacrifices.
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The individual started working at age 16 and now works in technology sales for businesses.
They earn about £18,000 per month, which provides financial comfort and opportunities.
Work days often start early (6:30 a.m.) and end late (after 8 p.m.), with extra time spent preparing for meetings.
The job requires travel, sometimes overnight stays, causing time away from family and events.
There is a struggle to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine due to a busy schedule.
Missing personal and family occasions, like birthdays and weddings, is a common challenge.
The high income is the result of hard work and persistence, not instant success as sometimes portrayed on social media.
The person feels motivated by setting and chasing goals rather than money alone.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing but his private journals, released by Senator Rand Paul, reveal discrepancies between what he said publicly and what he believed privately about COVID-19. The journals show Fauci had doubts and withheld some information on the virus’s risk and vaccine safety, especially regarding children and pregnant women.
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On July 29, 2026, Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate committee hearing.
Fauci kept thousands of pages of notes on a government computer at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Senator Rand Paul obtained and released Fauci’s journals from the Department of Health and Human Services.
In February 2020, Fauci privately estimated COVID-19’s fatality rate to be 0.2-0.3%, but publicly said it was much higher.
Fauci acknowledged low infection rates in children but helped convince New York City officials to close schools.
Fauci privately expressed concerns about vaccinating pregnant women in the first trimester, but publicly reassured safety.
Fauci influenced CDC language about vaccine effectiveness, downplaying that vaccines didn’t fully prevent infection or transmission.
His journals show some public statements were made to support vaccine mandates and maintain public confidence.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to remain the leader of the Republican Party even if the GOP loses the majority in the House after the midterm elections. He made this clear during an interview following a joking comment about starting a lawn business if Republicans lose control.
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Mike Johnson is the current Speaker of the House.
He made a joke about starting a lawn business if Republicans lose the House majority.
Johnson said he intends to stay as GOP leader even if the party loses the majority.
The statement came during an interview with CBS News.
The midterm elections will determine if Republicans keep control of the House.
Johnson used the phrase “heaven forbid” to express hope Republicans won't lose.
The article focused on Johnson’s leadership plans, not on election results.
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In New Delhi, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and supporters are protesting for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, accusing the election body of bias and unfair voter list changes. The government has responded with heavy police action, detaining large numbers of students and protesters amid rising tensions over election fairness.
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Rahul Gandhi is leading protests demanding the election chief’s resignation.
Protesters accuse the election commission of bias favoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
Over 130 million voters have been removed from election lists, allegedly affecting minorities and vulnerable groups more.
The government has detained thousands of students daily during protests.
Allegations of police violence and mistreatment of protesters have emerged.
The “Cockroach” youth movement and other opposition groups are joining the protests.
The election chief, Gyanesh Kumar, is accused of ignoring other commissioners’ concerns about voter list changes.
Analysts say the government is using strong force and is unlikely to back down amid growing opposition rallies.
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Pakistan’s federal government has imposed a state of emergency in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which was governed by Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). This move gives control of the province to the federal government-appointed governor, suspends the elected provincial government, and aims to address law and order and terrorism concerns.
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President Asif Ali Zardari, on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice, declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The provincial government led by PTI and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was suspended, and Afridi was detained.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), now controls the province with an advisory council.
The federal parliament, dominated by Sharif’s allies, assumes powers normally held by the provincial assembly.
The emergency is justified by officials as necessary to maintain law and order and fight terrorism.
The army is involved in supporting the governor to keep peace in the province.
Special administration was created for 12 districts, mainly near the Afghan border, with executive officers given judicial powers.
The situation is temporary, and the provincial government may be restored once the emergency ends.
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Russian public schools have started teaching students how to build and fly drones. This change is part of a new national curriculum introduced during Russia's war with Ukraine to include more patriotic education.
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Russian schools now include drone assembly and flying lessons.
These lessons are part of a new national curriculum.
The curriculum changes occurred during Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Education in Russia is focusing more on patriotism.
A Moscow classroom was shown by journalist Dmitry Medvedenko as an example.
The drone lessons are meant for public school students.
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Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister, confirmed that Russia tried to influence the 2016 Brexit referendum. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced a plan to suspend the UK asylum system for five years, cancel ongoing asylum claims, and deport many recent asylum seekers.
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Burnham said Russia interfered in the Brexit vote in 2016.
Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, supported Burnham’s statement and called for stronger defenses against foreign interference.
Nigel Farage plans to stop all new asylum applications for five years if Reform UK wins an election.
The Reform UK proposal includes ending all current asylum tribunals and sending back 90,000 people with pending claims.
Reform UK would close refugee resettlement programs, including those for Palestinians and Afghan women and girls.
Refugees granted asylum in the last five years would have their protection status reviewed under Reform UK plans.
Farage said this is needed because of a national security concern and to protect British citizens.
Reform UK also wants to use trade tariffs to force other countries to take back migrants.
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Many Palestinian families in Gaza face severe hunger despite a ceasefire that was meant to allow food aid. Mothers like Niyaha al-Masri spend hours in lines for meals from community kitchens run by humanitarian groups.
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Niyaha al-Masri lives in Khan Younis, Gaza, with her family of 10.
She spends many hours every day waiting in line for food.
Humanitarian groups run community kitchens to provide meals.
A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was supposed to improve food access over a year ago.
Despite this, hunger remains a daily problem in Gaza.
Al-Masri recently waited six hours to receive a small meal for her family.
The meal included rice, lentils, and a small amount of chicken.
Without the community kitchen, families like hers would have no food.
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Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of Riyadh’s main airport after attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels caused deaths and damage. The government has not said when the airport will reopen. Meanwhile, several countries, including Iran and China, expressed concern about the conflict’s escalation.
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Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains closed after deadly attacks by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority extended the suspension to check the safety and readiness of the airport.
The closure’s end date was not announced.
The Houthis are backed by Iran and have intensified attacks on Saudi targets recently.
Iran expressed concern and offered to help facilitate dialogue between the parties.
China condemned the Houthi attacks and voiced worry about the conflict’s escalation.
The attacks killed 14 people over two days at the airport.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said the kingdom must respond seriously to the attacks.
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Sinn Féin ministers including First Minister Michelle O'Neill will face a no-confidence vote at the Stormont assembly due to their handling of a dispute over an Orange Order march in Portadown. The vote is unlikely to pass because it requires support from both unionist and nationalist members in the assembly.
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The no-confidence vote targets Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers over the Drumcree parading dispute.
The dispute involves protests blocking an Orange Order march through the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road area.
Police are conducting a large-scale criminal investigation into the protests.
O'Neill defended her actions, saying she supported local residents and opposes unfair laws.
The motions were proposed by the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) and backed by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Ulster Unionist Party (UUP).
The vote needs cross-community backing (support from both nationalist and unionist members) to succeed, which is unlikely.
The DUP and UUP share power with Sinn Féin and the Alliance Party in Northern Ireland's devolved government.
No-confidence motions in the assembly are not binding and cannot automatically remove ministers from office.
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