A British woman named Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in prison in Hong Kong for blackmail and interfering with justice. She was found guilty of making a false rape claim against a British banker while visiting Hong Kong in early 2024.
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Isabel Rose, 26, from London, accused a British banker of rape after visiting Hong Kong in January 2024.
The banker was arrested but later released without charges.
Rose was then arrested, charged, and convicted of blackmail and perverting the course of justice.
The court found Rose tried to get £100,000 from the banker by making false claims.
WhatsApp messages between Rose and the banker were used as evidence in the trial.
Rose denied the charges, saying the rape occurred, but the court disagreed.
Judge Adriana Tse described Rose’s actions as cruel and said she abused the man’s kindness.
Rose was sentenced to five years for blackmail and three years for interfering with justice, with one year added consecutively.
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The US is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the country to enrich uranium for civilian nuclear use. This deal is part of a broader US strategy in the Middle East but has raised concerns about the risk of nuclear weapons development in the region.
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The US plans to help Saudi Arabia build a civilian nuclear program, including uranium enrichment.
The deal is expected to be announced officially by President Donald Trump's administration.
The agreement could include US companies building a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Some US lawmakers and Israeli officials worry the civilian program could lead to nuclear weapons development.
The deal will be submitted to the US Congress but does not require Congress’s approval to proceed.
Saudi Arabia wants to pursue a civilian nuclear program and sees it as their right.
The US also hopes this agreement will be part of a larger strategy, including Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel and a US defense pact.
The US previously signed a nuclear deal with the United Arab Emirates, but that country does not enrich uranium.
The deal comes amid ongoing tensions and conflict between the US and Iran in the region.
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An independent autopsy could not determine how 18-year-old Nolan Wells died. Wells had gone missing after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his body was found two days later.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old and from Mississippi.
He went missing after a boat trip to Horn Island on July 4.
His body was found on July 6 by a U.S. park ranger.
An independent autopsy was performed in Washington D.C.
The autopsy result said the cause of death is undetermined.
The investigation into his death is still ongoing.
The family’s attorney is Ben Crump.
The news about the autopsy was announced on a Wednesday.
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The article talks about the benefits of growing sugar kelp, a type of seaweed, in the ocean. It explains that sugar kelp farming can help improve health and protect the environment.
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Sugar kelp is a kind of seaweed farmed in the ocean.
Ocean farming of seaweed can provide health benefits when eaten.
Seaweed farming can help improve the environment by cleaning water and absorbing carbon.
The report is from 2018 and was presented by Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes.
Seaweed farming is a growing industry with potential positive impacts on both food and nature.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his commander-in-chief following several days of protests. He appointed a new commander-in-chief and took action against an online retailer believed to support Russian military operations.
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President Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after protests in the country.
A new commander-in-chief was appointed by Zelenskyy.
The protests occurred during a period of cabinet instability.
Ukraine targeted an online retailer it accused of helping Russian military logistics.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions related to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The change in military leadership happened amid political challenges in Ukraine.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch.
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Senegal announced it will support Macky Sall for the job of Secretary-General of the United Nations. This decision came after Macky Sall met with Senegal’s current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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Senegal is backing Macky Sall for the UN Secretary-General position.
Macky Sall is a former president of Senegal.
The announcement was made in a press release on July 22, 2026.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the current president of Senegal.
Macky Sall had a meeting with President Faye shortly before the announcement.
The UN Secretary-General is the top official at the United Nations.
Senegal’s support is important for Macky Sall’s candidacy on the international stage.
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Two foreign Jihadists were arrested in Nigeria for helping local terrorist groups. These foreign fighters, some from the Middle East, have joined the insurgents and brought new skills and technology to their attacks, making it harder for the Nigerian military to stop them.
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Nigeria has been fighting a Jihadist insurgency for 17 years without fully defeating it.
Foreign fighters from the Middle East have joined the local terrorists in Nigeria.
These foreigners bring new skills and technology that help the insurgents fight more effectively.
The Nigerian military is facing new challenges because of the increased capabilities of the insurgents.
The arrests show ongoing efforts by the Nigerian military to combat terrorism.
Jihadist groups in Nigeria are connected to violent attacks and kidnappings.
This situation is part of broader security challenges affecting several African countries.
The information was reported by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Lagos, Sam Olukoya.
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Militants linked to Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda attacked Malian soldiers near Anefis, killing at least 50 troops. This is one of the deadliest attacks in recent years and adds to ongoing problems for Mali’s military government, which faces frequent attacks from militants.
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The attack happened near the northern town of Anefis in Mali.
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an ambush.
The attack was claimed by Tuareg separatists and jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda.
Militants have also targeted Malian and Russian Africa Corps forces.
A military helicopter was shot down during recent attacks.
Militants briefly captured some territory during these assaults.
Mali is currently led by a military government.
Violence and attacks threaten the stability of Mali’s military leadership.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the U.S. will soon act to stop violent gangs in Haiti from making money through social media posts. He testified about the growing gang violence condition in Haiti and called for international help to support a U.N.-backed mission to fight the gangs.
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Ambassador Mike Waltz plans U.S. action to block gangs in Haiti from earning money via social media.
Haitian gangs use social media to post violence, threats, and recruit children by showing off cash and videos.
Waltz called the social media use by gangs "incredibly disturbing" but gave no specific details on how the U.S. will intervene.
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 1.5 million people and caused thousands of deaths and injuries.
Approximately 70% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by gangs, with about half of gang members being children.
The U.N.-backed gang suppression force in Haiti has started operations but faces a difficult political and humanitarian situation.
Waltz urged countries with aircraft to help deploy troops quickly to support the mission, as sea transport is too slow.
The U.S. is preparing to end temporary protected status for about 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S., a controversial move.
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Young people in India are leading protests called the "Cockroach movement" against the government, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister after exam papers were leaked. The protests in New Delhi continue despite police action, and the Supreme Court has refused to hear a case about police violence during the demonstrations.
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The Cockroach movement is a youth-led protest in India focused on fighting corruption.
Protesters demand the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign due to leaked exam tests.
The protests include sit-ins near the Indian parliament in New Delhi.
Police used force against protesters trying to reach the parliament area on Monday.
A petition about police brutality was filed but the Supreme Court refused to hear it.
Opposition lawmakers support the protesters’ call for the minister’s resignation.
The movement continues to gain more participants with each day.
The protests highlight public frustration with government corruption and accountability.
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A 9-month-old baby had a severe allergic reaction after eating peanut butter toast, even though he had eaten peanut butter before without problems. His mother noticed he became very sick, took him to the hospital, and he recovered after treatment.
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The baby ate peanut butter toast at his grandmother’s house.
He had eaten peanut butter before with no issues.
A few hours after eating, he started vomiting and became very sleepy and pale.
The pediatrician thought it was a stomach virus, but the mother felt something was wrong.
On the way to the hospital, the baby became limp and unresponsive.
Paramedics gave him epinephrine (a medicine to treat allergic reactions) and a breathing treatment.
The baby was treated at a children’s hospital and released after recovering.
The mother shared her story online and received support, encouraging parents to trust their instincts.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have made a commercial agreement for U.S. companies to operate nuclear power plants in Saudi Arabia. This deal will support Saudi Arabia’s energy needs, including power for artificial intelligence data centers, and may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich its own nuclear fuel.
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The agreement lets U.S. companies run nuclear power plants on Saudi soil.
The plants will support Saudi Arabia’s needs, such as powering AI data centers.
Saudi Arabia might be allowed to enrich nuclear fuel, which means processing uranium for use in reactors.
The companies involved have not been named yet.
Congress in the U.S. will need to be consulted about the deal.
The agreement is expected to be signed on a Wednesday at about 1:30 p.m. Eastern time.
This is a private-sector deal between businesses, not a government-to-government sale.
The Wall Street Journal was the first to report this news.
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France has passed a law banning children under 15 from using social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. Starting September, kids under 15 cannot create new accounts, and existing accounts will be blocked by January 2027. The law also bans cellphones in high schools and requires age checks on social media platforms.
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France is the first European Union country to ban social media use for children under 15.
The law passed with 279 votes in favor and 81 against.
From September, children under 15 cannot create new social media accounts; existing accounts will be blocked by January 2027.
Cellphones will be banned in high schools as part of the new rules.
Social media companies must add age verification to prevent underage use.
Critics say age checks can be bypassed by fake information or VPNs and raise privacy concerns.
Australia implemented a similar ban for under-16s but saw many children bypass the rules.
The ban fits into France and the EU’s larger goal of reducing reliance on American and Chinese tech companies and improving digital regulations.
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President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear agreement that might let Saudi Arabia enrich uranium. Uranium enrichment is a process that can be used for making fuel for nuclear power or, in some cases, materials for nuclear weapons.
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President Trump approved a new nuclear deal involving Saudi Arabia.
The deal could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
Enriching uranium means increasing the amount of a specific type of uranium, which can be used for nuclear energy or weapons.
The approval of this deal was reported by the Associated Press.
The news was also covered by CBS News.
Details on how this deal will be monitored or controlled have not been provided in the article.
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Andy Burnham became the UK’s prime minister and quickly changed his cabinet, appointing Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary. Miliband is known for opposing military action in Syria in 2013 and for supporting efforts to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions by 2050.
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Andy Burnham is the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years and aims to stop frequent leadership changes.
Burnham removed key allies of the previous leader, Keir Starmer, and brought back some former allies including Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting.
Ed Miliband has been an MP since 2005 and led the Labour Party from 2010 to 2015.
Miliband opposed UK military strikes against Syria in 2013, helping prevent air strikes after a vote in Parliament.
He supported recognizing a Palestinian state and opposed UK involvement in attacks on Iran in 2026.
Miliband is critical of US President Donald Trump and his policies.
Miliband strongly supports the UK goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
He stopped new oil and gas exploration licenses in the North Sea, a move criticized by Trump and his energy secretary.
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A French modeling scout named Daniel Siad, who worked with Jeffrey Epstein and was under investigation for human trafficking and rape, was found dead at his home near Paris. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine how he died, and an autopsy is planned.
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Daniel Siad, aged 69, was accused of rape and human trafficking in France.
He was linked to Jeffrey Epstein through over 1,000 US Department of Justice documents.
Siad traveled internationally to recruit women for modeling and to connect them with Epstein.
He denied allegations and had not yet been questioned by investigators before his death.
Siad also worked for Jean-Luc Brunel, a modeling agent linked to Epstein who died in prison in 2022.
Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
A former model accused Siad of rape and human trafficking in 2024, filing criminal charges in Paris.
An investigation is ongoing into the cause of Siad’s death, with an autopsy scheduled.
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Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, announced plans to stop holding elections, following Ortega’s order. The United Nations and the United States condemned this move, calling for the protection of voting rights and political freedoms.
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Nicaragua’s congress confirmed a “work plan” to end elections as directed by President Ortega.
Ortega has ruled Nicaragua since 2007 and now shares power with his wife, Rosario Murillo, called “co-president.”
The decision aims to maintain “peace, security, stability,” but critics see it as ending democracy.
Ortega’s government has imprisoned many opponents, suppressed protests violently, and caused nearly 1 million people to flee the country.
The UN called on Nicaragua to reopen political space and uphold voting rights aligned with human rights.
The US Secretary of State described the government as a dictatorship and urged global opposition to Ortega’s regime.
Ortega’s current presidential term was extended from five to six years after constitutional changes in 2023.
It is still unknown if the 2027 elections will be canceled or if Ortega and Murillo will run without challengers.
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Archaeologists in El Salvador found human remains that may be nearly 3,000 years old under volcanic ash in a burial site near San Salvador. The remains and artifacts will undergo scientific tests to learn more about ancient people in the region.
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The remains were discovered on July 2 in Antiguo Cuscatlan, a suburb of San Salvador.
They are estimated to date back to around 850 BC.
The burial site also contained a small ceramic vessel shaped like a sea turtle and cassava branches.
The remains were found face down and will be tested by radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis.
If confirmed, this could be one of the oldest pre-Hispanic burials found in Mesoamerica.
Similar burials have been found before in Chalchuapa, western El Salvador, including full skeletons with signs of binding or injury.
Other ancient discoveries in nearby countries have included evidence of human sacrifice and ancient decapitations.
The discovery may provide new information about populations living in the region over 2,000 years ago.
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A 33-year-old man from Florida, Anthony Pollio, was killed by a grizzly bear while hiking in Glacier National Park, Montana, on May 3, 2026. He was attacked during his descent from the Mt. Brown Lookout trail after surprising the bear, which led to fatal injuries.
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Anthony Pollio was on a road trip across the U.S. and entered Glacier National Park on May 3, 2026.
He planned to hike 5.1 miles to watch the sunset at Mt. Brown Lookout before camping.
Pollio began hiking at about 6:30 p.m. and kept in contact with family and friends by phone.
His last message, sent at 8:20 p.m., said he had climbed over 2,000 feet and 3 miles.
Investigators believe he surprised a male grizzly bear between 9:15 p.m. and 10 p.m. while going down the trail in low light.
Pollio was found about 69 feet below the trail with severe head, face, and body injuries.
Evidence showed he moved 18 feet back upslope after the initial attack before the bear fatally wounded him.
A can of bear spray was found nearby and had been fully used.
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President Donald Trump said he might order attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran keeps attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that any future attacks by Iran on ships could lead to a strong U.S. military response.
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President Trump made the threat on Wednesday.
The warning is about attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport.
Iran has been accused of targeting vessels in this area using missiles, rockets, and drones.
Trump said any future Iranian attack on ships would trigger strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because many oil shipments pass through it.
The U.S. wants to protect shipping routes and respond to threats in the region.
This announcement increases tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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