A woman from Brisbane gave birth to four identical quadruplets naturally, an extremely rare event believed to be the first in Australia. The babies were born early at just over 28 weeks and are currently receiving medical care, while the family has created a fundraiser to support their needs.
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Jenitar Na’amoana, 34, naturally conceived identical quadruplets from one fertilized egg.
This type of birth is very rare, about a one in 15 million chance.
Na’amoana already had four children before this pregnancy.
The babies were born early by C-section at 28 weeks at Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital.
Medical experts believe this is probably the first case like this in Australia.
The quadruplets are named Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa (after the doctor).
The pregnancy was very high risk, but both mother and babies avoided serious complications.
The family set up a GoFundMe to help cover medical and living expenses.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan appeared in a Miami federal court as extradition proceedings to the UK began. They face new charges including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny, and their lawyer says they will fight extradition.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Florida and are held in jail as extradition to the UK is considered.
The UK Crown Prosecution Service announced 38 new charges, adding to a total of 59 charges against them.
The allegations involve crimes said to have happened between 2010 and 2017, with seven alleged victims.
The Tate brothers also face legal charges in Romania related to human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
They are dual British and US citizens and have been in the US since 2025 after leaving Romania.
Their lawyer described the extradition attempt as politically motivated and said the process could take about 60 days.
They appeared in court in prison uniforms, handcuffed and shackled, and confirmed they understood their rights.
A civil case in the US accuses the brothers of coercion into sex work and defamation of a witness who testified in Romania.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers, were arrested in the US and face charges from the UK including rape, sex trafficking, and other crimes. They will fight extradition to the UK, where further hearings will decide if they must be sent back to face the allegations.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, Florida, on charges from the UK.
The charges include rape, assault, trafficking, and crimes related to indecent images and extreme pornography.
These new charges involve four additional alleged victims and cover crimes from 2010 to 2017.
The brothers are already charged in the UK for similar crimes involving three other victims between 2012 and 2015.
The Tates deny all allegations and have hired a lawyer to fight extradition.
The brothers appeared in US federal court and are currently held in federal detention.
Their legal troubles involve multiple countries: the US, UK, and Romania.
The Tates moved to Romania in 2016, were arrested there in 2022, but that case stalled; they later left Romania for Florida.
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A new study shows that the previous slowdown in Arctic sea ice loss has ended, with the largest year-to-year winter drop recorded between 2024 and 2025. This means Arctic sea ice is melting faster again, which could affect weather patterns far beyond the Arctic.
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Arctic sea ice melted more slowly between 2005 and 2024, showing little overall decline during that time.
Natural changes in ocean currents likely caused this temporary slowdown despite rising global temperatures.
New research finds the slowdown was temporary, and melting is now happening faster again.
Between 2024 and 2025, winter Arctic sea ice dropped by 5.8%, the highest annual winter decline recorded.
Arctic sea ice in September (its smallest point each year) has decreased by half since 1979, when satellites began measuring.
Losing winter sea ice reduces insulation between the ocean and cold air, causing more heat and moisture to enter the atmosphere.
These changes can alter weather patterns and storms far from the Arctic region.
Scientists warn this decline shows that Arctic ice loss continues because of global warming and is unlikely to stop soon.
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A Moroccan man named Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police in Bologna, Italy. Protests have taken place in the city, with people demanding answers about the police's actions during the arrest.
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Abderrahim Fakir, a 42-year-old Moroccan entrepreneur, died after police detained him for aggressive behavior.
Video of the arrest shows Fakir face down, asking for help before going silent.
Police used pepper spray and restrained him while trying to handcuff him.
Protesters gathered in Bologna, some supported by the city’s mayor and trade unions.
The protests included gestures linked to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Bologna prosecutors opened an investigation and requested police bodycam footage.
The far-right Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini defended the officers, while opposition accused the government of encouraging hostility.
Some opposition figures warned Italy against adopting policing methods like those in parts of the United States.
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Andy Burnham has become the new UK prime minister and is carefully managing the country's finances to avoid upsetting markets. His team wants to show he can make changes without causing financial instability, and his choice of an experienced chancellor reflects this cautious approach.
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Andy Burnham is the new UK prime minister, following Keir Starmer’s leadership.
Burnham’s team is cautious about making bold financial moves that could alarm investors.
There is concern about avoiding a repeat of past government financial mistakes, such as those by Liz Truss.
Burnham has chosen John Healey, a seasoned politician with Treasury experience, as chancellor.
The government plans to stick to existing fiscal rules but may use some flexibility to invest in infrastructure.
Burnham’s first big announcement focused on ending rough sleeping, not on risky economic policies.
Advisers like Jim O’Neill and Andy Haldane support Burnham’s goal of steady, experienced economic management.
Burnham aims to balance appearing bold with maintaining economic stability to gain public trust.
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The UK Labour Party replaced Keir Starmer with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister to stop the rise of the right-wing party Reform UK. Labour members see it as their duty to prevent Reform UK from gaining power.
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Andy Burnham has become the new UK Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister.
Labour Party members believe they must stop Reform UK from growing stronger.
Reform UK is a right-wing populist party in the UK.
The leadership change aims to address political challenges facing the UK.
Labour wants to focus on issues like the cost of living under Burnham.
The UK is about to have its seventh prime minister in ten years.
The change was announced and reported on July 20, 2026.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, announced they will block sea routes to Saudi Arabia. This follows recent clashes between the two sides and could affect global trade.
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The Houthi rebels are based in Yemen and receive support from Iran.
They declared a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia.
This decision comes after the two sides exchanged fire for the first time in years.
The blockade means stopping ships from entering or leaving Saudi ports.
Experts say this move could disrupt worldwide shipping and trade.
The situation adds tension to the ongoing conflict in the region.
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Andy Burnham has formed his first cabinet as prime minister, choosing people from different parts of the Labour party. Some allies of former leader Keir Starmer lost their jobs, while loyal supporters and experienced members like John Healey, Shabana Mahmood, and Ed Miliband received key roles.
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John Healey, who resigned as defence secretary, is appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Healey has been a Labour MP since 1997 and served under several Labour leaders.
Shabana Mahmood continues as Home Secretary, known for her strict immigration policies and socially conservative views.
Mahmood grew up in Birmingham, studied law at Oxford, and worked as a barrister before becoming an MP.
Ed Miliband is the new Foreign Secretary and was once Labour leader before serving in Starmer’s shadow cabinet.
Burnham's cabinet includes members from various Labour factions, aiming for a more inclusive government.
The cabinet reshuffle saw many allies of Keir Starmer lose their government positions.
Burnham's appointments highlight a focus on experience, loyalty, and balancing different party wings.
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Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the UK after Sir Keir Starmer resigned. He is forming a new cabinet with key appointments, including John Healey as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary, and plans to shift power from central government to local regions.
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Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after winning support from 379 out of 403 Labour MPs.
Sir Keir Starmer resigned nearly two years after leading Labour to power in July 2024.
Burnham wants to give more control of water and energy sectors to the public and build more council houses.
John Healey returned as chancellor less than two months after resigning as defence secretary, criticizing government defence spending plans.
Louise Haigh was appointed chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and first secretary of state; she will lead a new unit to redistribute power and support regional reforms.
Ed Miliband became foreign secretary, moving from his previous role managing energy and net zero policies.
Burnham has a political background as a health secretary and Greater Manchester mayor and has been an MP since 2001.
Some cabinet appointments signal a shift toward regional empowerment and continuing Labour’s green energy goals.
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President Donald Trump stated that Iran will face severe consequences for the killing of US soldiers amid ongoing military conflict. The US has carried out multiple air strikes on Iran, and both sides have suffered casualties as tensions rise toward a possible full-scale war.
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President Trump said Iran will “pay many times over” for killing American soldiers.
The statement was made after several US service members were killed in recent attacks linked to Iran.
The US launched its ninth night of air strikes on Iran after a US soldier died in Iraq during a drone incident.
Two US soldiers were killed in Jordan defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Seventeen US troops have died since the start of the five-month conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Iran responded with attacks on US allies Kuwait and Bahrain, where the US Navy’s 5th Fleet is based.
About 430 US troops have been injured so far in the conflict.
President Trump is scheduled to attend ceremonies for the fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base.
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More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, causing evacuations and large-scale damage. President Donald Trump criticized Canada’s handling of the fires and suggested Canada should pay for the smoke affecting air quality in the US, which has increased tensions between the two countries.
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Over 900 wildfires are active in Canada, destroying homes and burning about 28,000 square kilometers of land.
Thousands of people, including 1,800 in Ontario, have been evacuated because of the fires.
President Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to control the wildfires, saying the smoke is "poisoning" US air.
Trump suggested Canada should pay damages for the smoke’s impact on US cities like Washington DC and New York City.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized Trump for threatening tariffs instead of offering help and noted Canada has helped the US during past disasters.
British Columbia’s city of Kimberley and about 9,000 people are under evacuation alert due to fires.
Canada has mobilized over 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 aircraft to fight the fires.
Whitewater Lake First Nation in Ontario experienced destruction of seasonal camps and natural wildlife areas.
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Thousands of young people protested near India’s parliament in New Delhi, demanding changes to the education system and action after cheating scandals in national medical entrance exams. The government responded with strong police measures, including tear gas and arrests, to stop the protests amid lockdown restrictions.
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The protest was organized by a new youth group called the Cockroach People’s Party (CJP) in response to exam cheating scandals.
The scandal involved leak allegations in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test used for medical college admissions.
Some 12 students reportedly died by suicide linked to stress from the exam leaks and retests.
Police closed metro stations, blocked roads, and limited internet access in central New Delhi during the protests.
Police used batons ("lathis") and tear gas to disperse protesters marching toward parliament.
Several protesters were injured and detained during clashes with police.
Veteran activist Sonam Wangchuk, on a hunger strike with the protesters, was forcibly removed by police and hospitalized.
The movement has grown quickly on social media and challenges Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
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President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested if he visits the United States. This statement came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal" and suggested he could face arrest.
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President Trump stated Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Netanyahu a "war criminal."
Mamdani suggested the idea of arresting Netanyahu over his actions.
Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
The comments from Mamdani took place over the weekend before Trump’s statement.
Trump’s statement was made on Monday in response to Mamdani’s remarks.
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A teenager named Jeremy Webb died from a severe allergic reaction caused by a rare meat allergy triggered by tick bites, known as mammalian meat allergy (MMA) or alpha-gal syndrome. This allergy, discovered about 20 years ago in Australia, occurs after tick bites cause the body to react to a sugar molecule found in red meat, and it can lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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Jeremy Webb, 15, experienced difficulty breathing and vomiting after eating meat but was initially treated for asthma.
He died a year later after eating beef sausage; a coroner ruled his death was caused by tick-induced MMA.
MMA is an allergy to mammalian meat triggered by a sugar called alpha-gal, introduced to the body by tick bites.
Cases of MMA have increased since it was discovered in Australia in 2007 by Professor Sheryl van Nunen.
The eastern paralysis tick in Australia causes MMA, mainly on the east coast north of Sydney, a known “hotspot” for the allergy.
About 50% of people bitten by the tick develop antibodies to alpha-gal, and 15-20% of those develop the meat allergy.
Symptoms range from skin rashes and stomach cramps to severe and fatal anaphylaxis.
MMA has also been found in the United States and on all continents where ticks live.
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King Charles III visited the Cambridge Central Mosque, Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque, and praised its design and environmental features. He also opened a new laboratory at the University of Cambridge focused on clean energy and aviation technology.
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The mosque in Cambridge is Europe’s first eco mosque with green features like heat pumps, solar panels, and water recycling.
The building uses large skylights to provide natural light throughout the year.
The mosque can hold 1,000 worshippers and serves the local Muslim community.
King Charles III praised the mosque’s design and its positive impact on the community.
The King took off his shoes before entering the prayer hall, showing respect.
The King also unveiled a plaque marking Cambridge’s 75 years as a city.
Later the same day, he opened the Whittle Laboratory at Cambridge University, a center for new clean energy and aviation research.
The King has visited the Whittle Laboratory site multiple times since 2020.
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A 28-year-old man named Joshua Kerry has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman. Kerry will appear in court soon, and police are investigating whether the crime has any political or terrorist links.
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Joshua Kerry, aged 28, is charged with killing Ann Widdecombe.
Ann Widdecombe was 78 years old and found dead on July 9 at her home in Devon.
Kerry comes from Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Police are still investigating Kerry’s motives, including if the crime relates to politics or terrorism.
Ann Widdecombe was a former Conservative minister and worked with Reform UK.
The case is ongoing, and more updates are expected soon.
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Two Palestinians were shot dead in the West Bank town of Deir Jarir during raids by Israeli settlers and soldiers. Local residents said settlers took their livestock, and that the Israeli military worked with settlers in these violent actions, which have increased recently.
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Two Palestinian men were killed and another wounded in raids by Israeli settlers with support from soldiers.
The settlers claimed they were searching for stolen livestock but ended up taking sheep by force.
Palestinians described frequent settler attacks with backing from Israeli security forces.
A video showed a settler, protected by soldiers, leading a sheep from a Palestinian house.
Since October 7, 2023, seven people have been killed in the village amid rising tensions.
Nearby Israeli settlements and military bases appear to share resources and coordinate actions.
Human rights groups say the violence and military backing promote ethnic cleansing in the area.
Israel has not prosecuted its citizens for killing Palestinians in the West Bank in the current decade.
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Russia’s official polls show President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has dropped to about 65 percent, the lowest in years since before the war in Ukraine. The Russian government is trying to control the internet and force people to use a state-backed app, but Apple and Google removed this app, causing problems for many Russians.
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Putin’s approval rating is at 65.1 percent as of July 12, according to Russia’s state-owned Public Opinion Research Center.
About 23.4 percent of Russians openly disapprove of Putin’s work as president.
Independent Russian polls show similar approval ratings.
Before the Ukraine invasion, Putin’s approval was higher, often between 70 and 85 percent.
The Russian government has blocked foreign messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and Instagram.
Russia tried to push a state-backed messaging app called MAX for communication and government services.
Apple removed MAX from its App Store in June, and Google removed it from the Play Store recently.
Russia relies mostly on Android phones, so losing access to MAX disrupted many people’s lives.
The government is loosening some internet restrictions ahead of autumn elections to show political support, but Putin’s approval keeps falling.
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Yemen's Houthi group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in response to a Saudi blockade on Houthi-controlled areas. The Houthis said they are closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi ships, a key route for oil shipments, escalating tensions in the long-running conflict.
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The Houthis are an Iran-backed group controlling northwest Yemen.
They declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia due to a Saudi blockade on ports and airports in Yemen.
The Houthis said they are closing the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Saudi vessels; this strait connects the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia has redirected much of its oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea.
The conflict started in 2014 when the Houthis took control of Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition that intervened in 2015 to restore Yemen’s government.
The war has caused over 150,000 deaths and a major humanitarian crisis, with over 22 million people needing aid.
The Houthis have attacked ships in the Red Sea since late 2023, affecting global shipping routes.
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