Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Pauline Hanson should not criticize Australia when she is overseas. He emphasized that representatives of the country should speak positively about Australia while abroad. Albanese also launched a large international air combat exercise involving many countries.
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Prime Minister Albanese criticized Pauline Hanson for speaking negatively about Australia during her European tour.
Hanson attended the CPAC conference in London and recorded a podcast with far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Albanese said it is important for all Australian representatives to promote pride in the country when abroad.
Independent Schools Australia is starting a campaign to ask for more government funds for private schools.
Data shows most private schools get more funding than recommended, while public schools get less.
Albanese opened Exercise Pitch Black 2026, a major international air combat training event held in Darwin.
About 100 aircraft and 2,500 personnel from 20 countries, including the US, Japan, and India, are taking part.
The exercise aims to improve military cooperation and promote peace and stability in the region.
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Israeli ministers and lawmakers joined a march near Gaza to demand rebuilding Jewish settlements that were evacuated in 2005. The march went against a military order restricting their movement due to concerns some might cross into Gaza, a territory controlled by Palestinians.
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Israeli cabinet members and parliamentarians participated in a march near Gaza.
They demanded the rebuilding of three Jewish settlements removed in 2005.
The Israeli army declared the area a closed military zone for 24 hours to prevent the marchers from entering Gaza.
About a few hundred to 10,000 people attended, according to different sources.
The march was supported by Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party, despite his official stance against resettling Gaza.
Some participants bypassed military checkpoints to reach the Gaza border fence.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, both sanctioned by European countries, took part in the march.
A Palestinian analyst said the settlement efforts continue because Israel has not faced consequences for past actions.
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Police in New Delhi have banned a planned march on the Indian parliament by supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party. The protest is linked to calls for the resignation of the education minister following leaks of exam papers and the forced hospitalisation of hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk.
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The Cockroach Janata Party is a youth-led opposition movement in India.
The group planned a march on parliament on July 20, the start of the monsoon session.
Police banned assemblies of more than five people near parliament, limiting protests to a designated site called Jantar Mantar.
The protest demands the education minister’s resignation over exam paper leaks affecting millions of students.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike and was moved to a government hospital against his will.
Wangchuk’s wife and lawyers requested his transfer to a private hospital, but the government opposed it.
Authorities say Wangchuk is stable but has altered blood parameters and is receiving treatment with family access.
The Cockroach Janata Party insists the planned march will continue despite the ban.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States will keep making sure ships can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz after fighting between the U.S. and Iran began again. He also said President Trump is seeking diplomatic ways to reduce the conflict.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
Fighting resumed between the U.S. and Iran more than a week ago.
The U.S. wants to keep traffic moving safely through this important waterway.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke about the situation in an interview on ABC News.
President Trump is looking for diplomatic solutions to avoid further conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil shipments.
The U.S. has a military presence nearby to protect shipping lanes.
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A U.S. service member died during the controlled explosion of an Iranian drone in northern Iraq, raising the total U.S. deaths in the conflict to 17. Following attacks by Iran targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East, the U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran's military sites, while Jordan protested to Iran over missile strikes on its territory.
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A U.S. service member died in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone.
The total number of U.S. military deaths in the Iran conflict has reached 17.
Iran fired missiles towards Jordan in retaliation for U.S. strikes.
Jordan summoned Iran's top envoy to protest attacks on its territory.
The U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard sites and military facilities.
Iran's strikes have targeted U.S. allies like Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, triggering air defense responses.
The U.S. attacks aim to reduce Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz and punish the Revolutionary Guard.
Iran claims a U.S. strike hit a nuclear power plant construction site, and the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating.
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Mount Olympus in Greece, known as the home of the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List for its cultural and natural importance. The site combines mythology, ancient history, rich wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, and Greece hopes the designation will help protect and promote it worldwide.
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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising to 2,918 meters (9,573 feet).
It is famous in Greek mythology as the home of the 12 Olympian gods, including Zeus.
There is an ancient open-air sanctuary on one of its lower peaks, dating back to the Hellenistic period (323–30 B.C.).
The mountain features religious sites important to Christian Orthodox tradition, like the high-altitude chapel of Prophet Elias.
Mount Olympus has diverse plants and animals, including some species found only there.
Greece first applied for UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Olympus in 2014.
The nomination will be discussed at the UNESCO committee meeting in Busan, South Korea, at the end of July.
Becoming a World Heritage site would recognize Mount Olympus’s global cultural and natural value and help protect it.
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The US military reported the death of another service member in Iraq during the handling of a downed Iranian drone, amid ongoing airstrikes on Iran following attacks that killed American troops in Jordan. Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising concerns about the conflict spreading to nearby Israel, as tensions between the US and Iran escalate with repeated strikes on military and civilian targets.
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A US service member died in Iraq while detonating a downed Iranian drone.
US forces launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in response to attacks that killed American troops.
One US service member is still missing after attacks in Jordan; unidentified remains have been found.
Since the conflict began, 17 US service members have died.
Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, causing neighboring countries to activate air defenses.
Israel warned that missile fire near Jordan could lead to spillover into Israeli territory.
The US targeted Iran’s military sites aimed at controlling the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
Iran reported at least 50 people killed and over 500 wounded in US strikes.
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Andy Burnham will become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister and will face many challenges including a weak economy, low popularity for his party, and a recent diplomatic dispute with China. He needs to manage limited government spending options while addressing public demands for better living standards and services.
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Andy Burnham was recently elected Labour leader and will become UK prime minister.
The UK has had seven prime ministers in the last ten years, showing political instability.
The UK economy has barely grown in the last 20 years and is in a difficult situation.
Labour’s popularity has fallen, trailing a right-wing party called Reform UK in polls.
The government must raise any new spending through taxes, not borrowing, due to high debt costs.
Burnham’s past work includes a bus fare cap system in Manchester, but scaling it nationwide is uncertain.
The UK government fully nationalized British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, angering China and causing diplomatic tension.
External factors like the war in Ukraine, Brexit, and global relations will impact Burnham’s leadership.
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Two earthquakes hit the Junin region in Peru, killing at least five people and injuring 21. The quakes caused homes to collapse and displaced around 300 people, with rescue workers searching for survivors in the rubble.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.1 and 3.7 struck the Junin region east of Lima on Saturday night.
At least five people died and 21 were injured due to the earthquakes.
About 48 homes were destroyed and 18 damaged, leaving around 300 people homeless.
Rescue teams are searching for anyone trapped under collapsed buildings.
Many homes in the affected area are made of adobe mud bricks, which easily collapse during quakes.
The first quake occurred at a depth of 24 kilometers, and the second at 18 kilometers below the surface.
Peru is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
President-elect Keiko Fujimori expressed condolences and support for those affected by the disaster.
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The United Kingdom has a new prime minister, Andy Burnham, who recently became leader of the Labour Party. He takes office amid economic challenges like slow growth and rising living costs, while also facing international issues such as conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
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Andy Burnham is the new leader of the Labour Party and the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years.
The UK is currently dealing with weak economic growth and a higher cost of living.
Immigration is also a major topic in the UK right now.
Burnham plans to change the way the UK government works and lead differently.
He will manage foreign policy challenges, including conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Many people in the UK are closely watching how Burnham will address these issues.
Experts like university professors and policy researchers have discussed Burnham’s new leadership.
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A U.S. service member died in northern Iraq while safely detonating an unexploded Iranian attack drone on Saturday. Another service member was slightly injured and is receiving medical care, according to the U.S. Central Command.
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The incident happened during a controlled explosion of an unexploded Iranian drone.
The drone was a one-way attack type, meaning it was intended to crash or detonate on impact.
The location of the incident was in northern Iraq.
One U.S. service member was killed.
One service member was injured but the injury is minor.
The information was confirmed by the U.S. Central Command (Centcom).
The event occurred on Saturday, with the announcement made on Sunday.
The drone involved was downed before the detonation process.
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The war in Iran has caused fuel prices to rise sharply around the world, including in Nigeria. This has led to higher food costs and increased poverty, causing more Nigerian children to suffer from malnutrition. Aid groups warn that the conflict’s impact on children will get worse if it continues.
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The war in Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas route, causing global fuel prices to rise.
In Nigeria, fuel prices jumped from 800 naira ($0.58) per liter in February to 1,400 naira ($1.02) in April.
Higher fuel costs increased the price of food and other essentials, worsening poverty in northern Nigeria.
Many children who had recovered from malnutrition are relapsing due to lack of nutritious food.
The conflict’s effects add pressure to northern Nigeria, already struggling with insurgency and poverty.
A World Bank report states 139 million Nigerians are poor or close to poverty.
UNICEF warns up to 23.4 million more children worldwide could fall into poverty this year if the war continues.
UNICEF says most affected children will be in Africa and Asia, including Nigeria.
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U.S. forces found the remains of an unidentified American service member near a Jordan air base hit by Iranian missiles. The attack raised the total U.S. military deaths in the conflict to 18, including a service member killed in northern Iraq during the removal of an unexploded drone.
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Two Iranian ballistic missiles struck a U.S. air base in Jordan on Friday.
The air base, Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) found the remains of an unidentified service member after a search.
Another U.S. service member was injured with minor wounds in the attack.
Another American service member died in northern Iraq while handling unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone.
The total U.S. military deaths in this conflict have reached 18.
CENTCOM is keeping the identities of missing and fallen soldiers confidential to respect their families.
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Five passengers, including a seven-year-old girl, were rescued after their boat sank in eastern Indonesia. The boat had 78 people on board and sank on Wednesday due to engine failure. Twenty people remain missing.
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The boat sank in eastern waters of Indonesia on Wednesday.
There were 78 people on the boat when it sank.
The sinking happened because of engine failure.
Five passengers were found and rescued after drifting for days.
One of the rescued passengers is a seven-year-old girl.
Twenty passengers are still missing after the accident.
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A ferry carrying 116 people sank off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night. So far, 67 people, including 15 children, have been rescued, and a large search is ongoing to find the missing passengers.
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The ferry MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it sank.
The ferry had 116 passengers and crew onboard.
Authorities have rescued 67 people so far: 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children.
A distress call was made around 11 p.m., leading to a rescue operation involving the Coast Guard, Air Corps, private planes, fishing boats, and volunteers.
The ferry was certified to carry 397 passengers and 284 tonnes of cargo but was carrying 268 tonnes of cargo at the time.
Officials say the sinking was likely caused by tides, not mechanical problems or overloading.
Survivors described the ferry leaning before it overturned and their efforts to stay alive through the night in the water.
The search area has expanded to 1,070 square kilometers, as the rescue effort continues to find those still missing.
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Firefighters are working to put out a large fire on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh that started on Sunday evening near Salisbury Crags. Police have closed Queens Drive to vehicles, and the fire has created thick smoke visible from far away.
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The fire began around 6:40 pm on Sunday below Salisbury Crags on Arthur’s Seat.
Five firefighting vehicles were sent to the scene to control the blaze.
Thick white smoke from the fire was visible as far as Fife.
Police Scotland closed Queens Drive to all vehicles for safety.
The public was prevented from accessing the area after the fire started.
This fire adds to other recent wildfires in Scotland, including a large ongoing blaze in Cairngorms National Park.
The Cairngorms fire has burned 6 square kilometers and caused evacuations of homes, businesses, campsites, and a ski resort.
Firefighters used a high volume pump to draw water from Loch Morlich to help fight the Cairngorms blaze.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate, known influencer brothers, were arrested in Miami after new rape and sex trafficking charges were filed against them by U.K. prosecutors. These charges add to previous allegations from the U.K. and Romania, and the brothers are now awaiting extradition to the U.K. to face multiple serious accusations.
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Andrew Tate (39) and Tristan Tate (38) are U.S.-British citizens and former professional kickboxers.
New charges include rape, assault, trafficking, and offenses related to indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.
The new allegations involve four additional victims, increasing the total to seven in the U.K.
The Tates have denied all wrongdoing and their lawyer calls the charges slander.
Previous charges against them include rape, bodily harm, human trafficking, and controlling prostitution for gain in the U.K.
The brothers were previously arrested in Romania on similar charges, which remain unresolved due to legal issues.
They are held in federal detention in Miami and face extradition proceedings to the U.K.
Bail is unlikely; a U.S. judge will decide if the extradition request meets legal requirements.
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A crane collapsed onto a ship at South Shields Port of Tyne, injuring a man who was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency services responded quickly, and the cause of the incident is still under investigation.
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The incident happened around 13:00 BST at the Port of Tyne in South Shields.
A ship collided with a dockside crane, causing it to fall onto a container vessel.
A man was injured and taken to Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Police say the man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency services including ambulance, fire, and air ambulance teams attended.
Cargo containers on the ship were dislodged due to the collision.
The cause of why the ship collided with the crane is unknown and under investigation.
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President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, arriving by helicopter 45 minutes before the game started. He sat in a luxury section alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other important guests, and was set to present the trophy to the winning team.
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President Trump arrived at the World Cup final by Marine One, the presidential helicopter.
He sat in a glassed-in luxury section on the west side of the stadium with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Other guests included Spain’s King Felipe VI, Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum.
Trump has attended many sports events since his 2024 reelection, including the Super Bowl, US Open, Ryder Cup, and NBA finals.
Organizers chose not to show Trump on the stadium video screens, possibly because of past negative reactions from crowds.
The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Trump is the first sitting US president to attend a World Cup final held in the US; in 1994, President Bill Clinton did not attend the final.
Trump has a close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and previously helped lobby for the reversal of a US player’s red-card suspension.
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Palestinians started the #TheyLiedToYou campaign to say that the idea of a ceasefire stopping the violence in Gaza is not true. They believe the war and suffering in Gaza have continued despite reports of peace.
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The campaign #TheyLiedToYou challenges stories that a ceasefire ended the conflict in Gaza.
Palestinians involved in the campaign say the violence and war have not really stopped.
The campaign aims to reveal what they see as misleading information about peace in Gaza.
Al Jazeera reporter Nada Qaddourah shared details on why the campaign says the war continues.
The conflict discussed involves Gaza, a region that has experienced long-standing violence.
The term “genocide” is used by campaigners to describe the situation in Gaza.
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