Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at the Jordanian city of Aqaba. Some shrapnel from the interception landed in Israel, but there were no injuries reported.
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An Iranian missile targeted the city of Aqaba in Jordan.
Israeli and Jordanian military forces intercepted the missile.
Shrapnel from the interception reached Israel.
No people were hurt by the shrapnel.
The incident increased concerns about the conflict getting more intense.
The event took place on July 19, 2026.
The news was reported by the Israeli military and covered by France 24.
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Andy Burnham has become the new Labour leader in the UK and wants to stop political infighting and secret briefings within his party. However, disagreements and competition for power continue between different groups in Labour, making his goal challenging.
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Andy Burnham is the new leader of the UK Labour Party.
He wants to end the practice of secret briefings and internal fighting in politics.
Labour faces ongoing disputes between its right wing and soft left wing over policy and leadership roles.
Supporters of Burnham used briefings to weaken former leader Keir Starmer.
Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are two main candidates discussed for the chancellor role, with both facing criticism from inside the party.
Rival ministers openly try to promote themselves to the media for top jobs.
Deputy leader Lucy Powell said some media reports about disagreements have been unpleasant and unhelpful.
Burnham aims to have a broad party that accepts different views but must still manage strong conflicts behind the scenes.
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The General Jewish Labour Bund was a socialist group started in 1897 in the Russian Empire. It supported Jewish workers, Yiddish culture, and democracy, and opposed Zionism. The article explores whether the group's ideas still influence today’s Jewish left.
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The General Jewish Labour Bund began in 1897 in the Russian Empire.
It was a revolutionary socialist movement focused on Jewish workers.
The Bund promoted Yiddish culture and democratic values.
It stood against Zionism, a movement supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine.
The article discusses the current memory and influence of the Bund’s vision.
Molly Crabapple, an artist and author, talks about the Jewish left and the Bund’s legacy.
The topic is featured on the news program UpFront, hosted by Marc Lamont Hill.
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Firefighters have surrounded a large wildfire in the Cairngorms, Scotland, after several days of effort. More than 100 firefighters and special equipment have been working to control the fire, with residents evacuated for safety.
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The wildfire started near Ryvoan Bothy, south of Nethy Bridge, on Wednesday.
Over 100 firefighters are involved in tackling the fire, which has affected around six square kilometers.
Residents and campers were evacuated but began returning to collect belongings under police escort.
Weather conditions like low wind and rainfall helped firefighters make progress on Saturday.
Helicopters and drones have been used to fight the fire and monitor the affected area.
Water is being drawn from Loch Morlich using a high-volume pump to support firefighting.
Roadblocks remain in place in Glenmore, Abernethy, and Loch Morlich areas to keep people away.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority said the fire is mostly surrounded but still active.
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Europe’s top human rights group, the Council of Europe, raised concerns about the fairness and integrity of the World Cup. They asked FIFA to create stronger rules to protect the 2030 World Cup, which will mostly take place in Spain and Portugal.
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The Council of Europe wrote an open letter to FIFA before the 2024 final between Spain and Argentina.
They highlighted issues like political pressure, including a case where President Trump called FIFA’s president about a U.S. player’s suspension.
FIFA allowed U.S. forward Folarin Balugun to skip a one-game ban after this intervention.
FIFA made a $150 million sponsorship deal with a newly formed betting company, raising concerns about gambling and fraud risks.
Betting on specific moments in soccer games can encourage insider trading or cheating.
The Council of Europe signed a cooperation agreement with FIFA in 2018 promoting transparency and integrity in sports.
UEFA, the European soccer group, criticized FIFA’s decision to lift Balugun’s ban, calling it a violation of fair rules.
The 2030 World Cup will be mainly in Europe, with a few games in South America to honor the first tournament’s host.
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The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations criticized New York City’s Democratic mayor, Zohran Mamdani, for threatening to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits New York for the UN General Assembly. The ambassador said the mayor does not have the legal authority because of international laws protecting foreign leaders and UN officials. Mamdani’s threat is based on an International Criminal Court warrant accusing Netanyahu of war crimes related to Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he might arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the UN General Assembly in September.
The U.S. ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, called Mamdani’s threat "political theater" and said it is unlikely to succeed legally.
The U.S. has not ratified the Rome Statute, so it does not enforce rulings by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Head-of-state immunity and UN agreements protect visiting world leaders like Netanyahu from arrest while attending UN meetings in New York.
The ICC issued a warrant in November 2024 accusing Netanyahu and others of war crimes during the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
Mamdani said he supports the ICC warrant and plans to act according to the law if Netanyahu visits.
Netanyahu intends to attend the UN General Assembly despite the potential arrest threat.
The ICC is an international court in The Hague that investigates serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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Andy Burnham will become the new UK prime minister on Monday after King Charles formally invites him to form a government. In his first speech, Burnham plans to focus on giving people “more breathing room” with economic relief and promising honest reflection about the country's problems.
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Andy Burnham will officially become the UK’s 59th prime minister after Sir Keir Starmer resigns and King Charles invites Burnham to form a government.
Burnham will give a speech outside 10 Downing Street outlining his priorities and plans for the country.
He plans to cancel a government digital ID program that was previously planned.
Burnham intends to increase oil and gas drilling in the North Sea to help with energy needs.
He aims to take water and energy companies into public control.
His approach will follow the Labour Party's 2024 manifesto but with some bolder changes.
Environmental groups have criticized the plan to allow new North Sea drilling because it might not lower energy costs.
Burnham promises political stability and practical improvements for the UK, especially addressing the cost of living.
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President Donald Trump praised incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham for plans to increase production of North Sea oil. Trump said this change could help the UK economy and energy independence, while some Labour Party leaders say any policy change will be small and remain aligned with their existing energy goals.
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President Trump said people in Aberdeen, Scotland, were happy about Burnham’s plan to expand North Sea oil production.
Trump called for opening up the North Sea oil fully to boost the UK economy and cut energy imports.
Labour leader Andy Burnham is set to become UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell said Burnham will mostly follow the current Labour manifesto, which limits new North Sea oil licenses.
Labour’s 2024 manifesto opposes new oil and gas licenses to protect climate goals.
Burnham is expected to support some new oil and gas drilling while keeping the broader climate targets.
Supporters of more drilling say it improves energy security and jobs; critics worry it harms climate efforts.
Trump has consistently supported expanding oil and gas production to lower energy costs and increase security.
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A deadly magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Peru near Sicaya, killing at least five people and injuring over 20. This quake occurred just days after a strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Mexico’s Pacific coast caused tsunami warnings and many aftershocks, highlighting ongoing earthquake risks in Latin America.
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Peru’s earthquake happened in the mountainous Andes region southeast of Lima.
At least five people died and more than 20 were injured; around 300 people were forced to leave their homes.
The Peruvian quake did not trigger a tsunami warning.
Rescue teams are searching remote communities for missing people and assessing damage.
Mexico experienced a magnitude 7.3 quake off its southern Pacific coast near Puerto Madero.
Mexico’s quake caused tsunami warnings and was felt in neighboring countries like Guatemala and El Salvador.
Over 50 aftershocks ranging from magnitude 4.0 to 6.5 followed Mexico’s main earthquake.
Peru and Mexico are located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent and strong earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
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A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region in Peru, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. The quake caused buildings to collapse and forced around 300 people to leave their homes.
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The earthquake happened on Saturday at 9:24 pm near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
The quake was 10 km deep and had a magnitude of 5.5.
At least five people died, more than 20 were injured, and about 300 people were displaced.
Several buildings, including a church and convent, were damaged or collapsed.
The use of adobe (mud brick) in local buildings made the damage worse.
The number of missing people is still unknown.
Peru is in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an area where earthquakes happen often.
In 2007, a stronger 7.9-magnitude earthquake hit another part of Peru, causing nearly 600 deaths.
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Andy Burnham is about to become the UK’s sixth prime minister in ten years and plans to be honest about the country's challenges. He will soon appoint his cabinet and deliver a speech outlining his priorities, including stabilizing the government and improving people’s lives.
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Andy Burnham will officially become UK prime minister after receiving approval from the king.
He will start appointing his cabinet members, with Shabana Mahmood likely as chancellor and Ed Miliband as foreign secretary.
Angela Rayner is expected to become health secretary but may be hesitant due to her interest in other areas.
Burnham wants the UK to face its problems honestly and promises political stability instead of calling a new election.
He plans to stick mostly to Labour’s existing tax policies and scrap the digital ID card program.
Burnham may allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea but not approve new large fields.
US President Donald Trump incorrectly claimed Burnham would fully open North Sea oil drilling.
Ed Miliband might promote restoring UK foreign aid to 0.7% of national income, increasing spending from the current 0.2%.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Andes region of Peru on Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. The quake caused building damage and displaced around 300 people.
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The earthquake occurred at 9:24 p.m. on Saturday near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
The quake was 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep.
At least five people died, over 20 were injured, and about 300 were forced to leave their homes.
The use of adobe (mud brick) for building made damage worse.
Several buildings, including a church and convent, collapsed or were damaged.
The number of missing people is not yet known.
The area is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where earthquakes happen often.
In 2007, a much stronger earthquake in Peru killed nearly 600 people.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people and injuring more than 30 others. The quake caused many buildings to collapse or be damaged, forcing around 300 people to leave their homes.
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The earthquake happened on Saturday at 9:24 p.m. near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
The quake's depth was about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
At least six people died and over 30 were injured.
Around 300 people had to move out of their homes because of damage.
Buildings made with adobe bricks were more damaged, as these materials are weaker during quakes.
The number of missing people is still unknown.
The affected areas include agricultural communities where homes were destroyed.
Peru is located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area known for frequent earthquakes.
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Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has changed key security and intelligence leadership roles, giving more power to Interior Minister Anas Khattab and appointing new officials to strengthen national security. These changes come as Syria faces recent attacks and works to unify its security agencies under one government after former President Bashar al-Assad fled in 2024.
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Interior Minister Anas Khattab was given the additional role of head of the National Security Bureau while keeping his ministry position.
New appointments include Hussein al-Salamah as deputy head of the National Security Bureau and Abdul Qader Tahan as head of the General Intelligence Service.
The General Intelligence Service handles intelligence gathering, threat assessment, and fighting espionage and terrorism.
The leadership changes aim to improve national security, stability, and reconstruction efforts in Syria.
Recent security incidents include bombings in Damascus that killed and injured many people.
Syrian authorities arrested members of an ISIL-linked group blamed for the bombings.
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, Syria restored full diplomatic relations with France.
US President Donald Trump met with al-Sharaa at a NATO summit, and the US removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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A recent poll by the Pew Research Center shows that more people in many countries now view China and its leader, Xi Jinping, more positively than the United States and President Donald Trump. While concerns about Beijing remain, China's influence is growing, and the US image has declined in several regions due to foreign policies and actions linked to President Trump’s administration.
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The Pew Research Center surveyed 36 major countries on their views of China and the US.
For the first time, China and Xi Jinping were rated more favorably than the US and President Trump in most countries.
Favorable views of China rose from 32% to 46% in 20 countries between 2023 and 2024; US favorability fell from 58% to 36%.
China’s positive image is stronger in Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia than in Europe and East Asia.
More people believe the US interferes in other countries’ affairs compared to China.
President Trump has made controversial moves, such as accusing China of election interference and offering economic incentives to other countries for political support.
China invests in influence efforts abroad, using social media to improve its image and downplay issues like Uyghur persecution.
Public opinion on global powers can change based on actions and presentation, as seen historically with the US and China.
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Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, setting homes, vehicles, and a mosque on fire. Palestinian media reported that Israeli forces protected the settlers during this attack.
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The attack happened in the village of al Tuwani, located in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
Israeli settlers set fire to homes, vehicles, and a mosque in the village.
Palestinian media say Israeli forces were present and protected the settlers during the attack.
Videos of the event show settlers carrying out the burning.
Masafer Yatta is an area with ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents.
The incident highlights conflicts over land and security in the region.
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The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran after Iranian attacks killed U.S. troops, increasing tensions between the two countries. Iran responded by firing missiles toward Jordan, risking further conflict in the Middle East.
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The U.S. targeted Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the killing of U.S. troops in Jordan.
U.S. strikes hit military sites, including missile storage and coastal defense facilities.
Iran fired missiles at Jordan, which were intercepted by Jordan’s military with no reported damage or casualties.
The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key international waterway.
Both sides have hit civilian infrastructure, such as bridges and water plants important for millions of people.
Iran says a U.S. strike hit the construction site of a nuclear power plant still in early development with no nuclear material present.
Several Gulf Arab states with U.S. alliances, including Kuwait and Bahrain, have activated defenses against Iranian drones and missiles.
Israel warned that Iranian missiles aimed at Jordan could accidentally hit Israeli territory, prompting alert sirens.
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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru at a depth of 22 kilometers. The quake caused buildings to collapse, and firefighters are searching for missing people in the rubble.
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The earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale.
It occurred in central Peru.
The quake's depth was 22 kilometers below the surface.
Buildings collapsed in the affected area.
Emergency workers, including firefighters, are searching for people trapped under debris.
The town of Pumpunya was one of the affected locations.
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Senator Mark Warner said that U.S. military bases in the Middle East have faced repeated attacks since the start of the conflict involving Iran. He made these remarks after two U.S. service members died at a Jordanian military base over the weekend.
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Two U.S. service members recently died at a Jordanian military base.
Senator Mark Warner spoke about attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
He said the bases have been attacked on and off since the war with Iran began.
Warner described the conflict involving Iran as a "war of choice."
The information came from an interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation."
The situation reflects ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting U.S. forces.
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Israeli lawmakers and officials are taking legal and physical actions against Palestinian schools in East Jerusalem, aiming to limit Palestinian education. New laws restrict Palestinian university graduates from teaching and allow quick dismissal of teachers for speech seen as incitement, affecting hundreds of students.
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Zvi Sukkot, chairman of a Knesset committee, smashed a Palestinian school sign in East Jerusalem and vowed to close the school.
A law passed in January 2026 bars Palestinian university graduates from working as teachers in Israel and East Jerusalem.
This law aims to promote "Israelisation" by limiting Palestinian influence in education.
Another law from November 2024 allows the Israeli Education Ministry to quickly suspend or fire teachers for alleged incitement to terrorism.
The same 2024 law can cut funding to schools, potentially forcing closures.
Six Palestinian schools were closed in 2025, affecting about 800 children.
Palestinian education in East Jerusalem relies heavily on West Bank university graduates, mostly women, who are now banned from teaching.
Legal groups like Adalah are challenging these laws in Israel’s Supreme Court.
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