Yemeni government officials say Iranian flights to Yemen violate their country’s sovereignty because they bring support to the Houthi group, which controls parts of Yemen. Recent attacks by Yemen’s government and missile launches by the Houthis have increased tensions, prompting calls for calm from the United Nations.
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Iranian planes flew to Yemen carrying equipment meant for the Houthi movement.
The Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia, bombed Sana’a airport as a protest.
The Houthi delegation eventually landed at Hodeidah airport, controlled by the Houthis.
The Houthis fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking a four-year ceasefire.
Yemen has been in a civil war since 2015, with the Houthis controlling Sana’a and the Saudi-backed government in the south.
The Yemeni vice-president says the Houthis pose a regional and international threat, especially to key waterways like the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab strait.
The Yemeni government struggles financially and relies on Saudi support to pay salaries and maintain security.
The UN Security Council has held emergency talks urging both sides to reduce violence.
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A man was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair plane window during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany. His wife and other passengers helped pull him back inside after part of the plane’s engine broke, causing the window to shatter and rapid cabin decompression.
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The incident happened shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki.
The man’s upper body was outside the cabin for about two minutes.
His wife grabbed his legs and, with help from other passengers, pulled him back inside.
The man lost consciousness three times and is seriously injured, with burns and hand injuries.
The plane dropped 9,000 feet quickly due to the decompression.
Ryanair said the flight returned safely and the injured passenger received medical help on the ground.
The plane was an 18-year-old Boeing 737-800 operated by Ryanair’s Malta Air subsidiary.
Investigation involves Greek and international aviation authorities, including the US FAA and Boeing.
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A train crash happened near Bedford, Bedfordshire, on 19 June when one train hit the back of another that had stopped unexpectedly. The driver of the moving train, Shaun Burton, died from serious brain and chest injuries, and more than 100 people were hurt and needed hospital care. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and have paused the inquest until more reports are ready.
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Shaun Burton, aged 60, was the driver who died in the crash near Elstow, Bedfordshire.
The crash injured 162 people, with 102 needing hospital treatment.
The moving train passed a red signal just before the crash.
The stationary train stopped because its safety system called the Automatic Warning System (AWS) had a fault.
Burton’s train brakes were applied for about nine seconds before the crash, slowing from 76 mph to 49 mph at impact.
Burton died at the scene and was identified by fingerprint analysis a few days later.
The inquest is paused until reports from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch and police are completed.
Burton lived in Cambridgeshire and was a former local councillor.
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Gilgit-Baltistan is a mountainous region in northern Pakistan that has seen big changes in the last few decades. Improved education, healthcare, and local development have helped the area grow, attracting many tourists. However, rapid development and climate change are creating challenges for the region.
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Gilgit-Baltistan is a remote mountainous area in northern Pakistan, known for high peaks like K2.
The Hunza Valley, part of Gilgit-Baltistan, is home to the Ismaili community, which is about 90% of its population.
Education and healthcare in the region have improved significantly, supported by foundations linked to the Aga Khan.
Tourism has grown, bringing tens of thousands of visitors annually to the scenic landscape.
New hotels and infrastructure are being built quickly, changing the natural environment.
Climate change is causing glaciers in the region to melt rapidly.
Climate-related disasters are increasing and threatening the local economy.
The local community is still working to establish a stable economy amid these challenges.
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar, has been receiving many visitors offering condolences for the death of his father, the former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died at age 74. Leaders, officials, and citizens from Qatar and other countries have gathered in Doha to pay their respects over several days.
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The Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died on Sunday at age 74.
The current emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is receiving mourners at Lusail Palace.
Visitors include members of Qatar’s ruling family, government ministers, foreign dignitaries, and ordinary citizens.
Leaders from Rwanda, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Iraq, Libya, Kurdistan region, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Syria have come to offer condolences.
Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, including those from Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, attended.
The reception for condolences is scheduled over three days, from July 13 to July 15, 2026.
The Father Emir was buried in Lusail Cemetery following funeral prayers at a major mosque in Doha.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also attended to offer condolences.
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Ukrainian drones attacked 11 Russian ships in the Sea of Azov overnight, including tankers and cargo vessels. Russia denies that these attacks will affect its ability to export goods or supply fuel to Crimea.
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Ukrainian drones hit 11 Russian vessels, including 5 tankers, 5 cargo ships, and a tugboat.
These attacks happened overnight and are part of a series totaling 116 vessels hit in nine days.
The Sea of Azov is an important route for about 25% of Russia’s grain exports.
Russia says it will protect ships in the area and find other ways to transport goods.
Ukraine’s goal is to damage Russia’s “shadow fleet” and limit fuel supplies to Crimea, which Russia controls.
The region is contested, with parts occupied by Russian forces and Crimea annexed by Russia.
Despite the attacks, Russia’s agriculture ministry says food exports and supplies will continue normally.
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Jayden Adams, a South African football player, has died at age 25. He played in all three group stage games of the 2026 World Cup, and police in Cape Town are investigating his death.
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Jayden Adams was a South African international football player.
He died at the age of 25.
Adams played in all three group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup.
The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Police are conducting an investigation in Cape Town where his body was found.
The news was reported on July 14, 2026.
There is no information yet about any suspects or reasons behind his death.
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People in Venezuela are angry at their government’s response to recent earthquakes that killed nearly 4,500 people. Families say the government was slow and unhelpful after buildings fell, and some officials, including the son of President Nicolás Maduro, faced public criticism.
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Nearly 4,500 people died in twin earthquakes that hit northern Venezuela on June 24.
Many victims had to dig trapped relatives out of rubble without proper help.
A grieving mother confronted Nicolás Maduro’s son, who is a congressman, about the government's slow response.
The government says the emergency forces are working hard but blames some officials’ deaths for delays.
The official death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are found.
Acting leader Delcy Rodríguez rejects criticism as hostile propaganda and threatened critics during a speech to soldiers.
Maduro’s son said he understands the pain of the victims but could not confirm if government housing was poorly built.
The crisis worsens opposition to Maduro’s regime amid ongoing political and economic troubles in Venezuela.
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Lake Mead and Lake Powell, two major reservoirs on the Colorado River, are at historically low water levels due to over 20 years of drought and overuse. Policymakers are discussing various ideas to save these lakes, including water conservation, reducing agricultural water use, and possibly moving water from Lake Powell to Lake Mead.
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Lake Mead is currently 27% full, and Lake Powell is 23% full, both well below average storage for this time of year.
The Colorado River supplies water to millions of people and irrigates millions of acres of farmland in the western U.S.
Arizona, California, and Nevada propose to save up to 1 million acre-feet of water by 2028, adding to previous conservation efforts totaling 3.2 million acre-feet.
Agriculture uses about three-quarters of direct human water use in the Colorado River Basin, making it a key area for water-saving measures.
Experts suggest switching to less water-intensive crops, improving irrigation, and temporarily leaving some farmland unplanted to reduce water use.
Lower reservoir levels reduce the ability to generate hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam (Lake Powell) and Hoover Dam (Lake Mead).
Some farmers have concerns that payments for water-saving programs may not cover losses from reduced crop production.
One idea under discussion is draining Lake Powell to move its water to Lake Mead to better manage the water supply.
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People in the Niger Delta town of Billé, Nigeria, are protesting because toxic and flammable gas has been leaking from the ground for months. This pollution is harming their water and killing fish, which many rely on for their income. The leaks are part of ongoing environmental problems in the Niger Delta linked to oil companies.
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Residents of Billé in the Niger Delta have reported gas leaking from the ground.
The gas is toxic (poisonous) and can catch fire.
Water sources have been polluted, affecting fish and other aquatic life.
Many people in the community depend on fishing for their livelihood.
The issue has been ongoing for several months.
Environmental damage in the Niger Delta is frequently connected to Western oil companies.
The community is demanding government action to address the pollution.
This is one of many environmental disasters reported in the Niger Delta region.
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A Sudanese court has sentenced General Hemetti, leader of the Rapid Support Forces, to death even though he was not present at the trial. The court found him responsible for serious crimes, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, especially in the West Darfur area.
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General Hemetti commands the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
He was sentenced to death in absentia, meaning he was not at the trial.
The court accused him of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
He is also charged with genocide, mainly in West Darfur.
The court case is part of ongoing efforts to address violence and abuses in Sudan.
West Darfur has experienced serious conflict and human rights violations.
The decision was announced by Sudanese courts on July 14, 2026.
The sentence highlights international concerns about crimes in the Darfur region.
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Ebola is spreading faster than health workers can control in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two new provinces have reported cases, and aid groups warn the outbreak is worsening.
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Ebola cases are increasing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
Two additional provinces in DR Congo have new Ebola cases.
Health response teams are struggling to keep up with the spread of the virus.
Aid workers have raised concerns about the situation getting worse.
The outbreak has caused many deaths and has affected children by leaving them orphaned.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in monitoring the disease.
The virus remains a serious health threat to communities in DR Congo.
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The United States conducted military strikes against several locations in southern Iran on Monday evening, aiming to reduce Iran’s ability to attack civilians and ships in the Gulf. In response, Iran launched attacks on U.S. military sites and allied vessels in the Gulf region, including oil tankers and military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
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The U.S. military started strikes on Iran at 4:45 pm ET on Monday and continued for five hours.
Targets hit by U.S. strikes included Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by attacking U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and hitting oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two UAE oil tankers were hit by Iranian missiles near Oman, causing one death and injuring eight crew members.
Iran claims to have shot down a U.S.-made drone near Bandar Abbas.
Jordan intercepted four missiles fired from Iran and reported Iranian missile attacks on U.S. forces in its territory.
President Donald Trump officially informed Congress about the resumed fighting on July 7 and extended the deployment of U.S. forces for another 60 days.
Despite the attacks, President Trump expressed hope for a possible future deal with Iran.
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The U.S. Department of State has raised its travel warning for Saint Lucia to Level 2, meaning travelers should exercise increased caution due to concerns about violent crime affecting both locals and visitors. The advisory notes that crimes like armed robbery and assault have occurred even in tourist areas, and police response may be slower than in the U.S.
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The travel warning for Saint Lucia was updated on July 10 to Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution.
Violent crimes such as armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape have affected U.S. citizens and other visitors in Saint Lucia.
Some Americans have died in criminal incidents on the island.
Police response times in Saint Lucia may be slower than what U.S. travelers are used to.
Petty crime like pickpocketing and purse snatching is common, especially in tourist spots.
Travelers are advised to avoid showing wealth, stay alert, avoid walking or driving alone at night, and not resist robberies.
It is recommended that travelers buy travel insurance before visiting Saint Lucia.
Neighboring Caribbean islands like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat have lower-level advisories with fewer crime warnings but reminders about hurricane risks and local hazards.
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France is fighting two large wildfires that have burned over 1,300 hectares of forest near Paris. Firefighters and aircraft are working to control the fires, which forced about 1,000 people to evacuate and disrupted travel during a heatwave.
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Two wildfires have burned around 1,300 hectares (3,200 acres) of forest south of Paris.
The main fire started on Sunday in Fontainebleau, a former royal hunting area 60 km (40 miles) southeast of Paris.
About 1,000 people were evacuated due to the fires.
Fire crews include around 600 firefighters and several aircraft, such as Canadair planes and helicopters dropping water.
The fire is burning in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, affecting local villages and transport routes.
France is experiencing its third heatwave in less than three months, making fires more likely.
Over 25,000 hectares of land have burned in France since the start of the year.
Heatwaves have caused thousands of excess deaths in France this year, according to official data.
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The European Union has banned buying, importing, or moving gold from Sudan because the money from gold sales is helping fund the war in the country. The conflict began in April 2023 between Sudan’s army and a paramilitary group, causing a large humanitarian crisis with millions displaced.
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The EU prohibits its citizens and companies from trading Sudanese gold to cut money for the war.
Sudan is a big gold producer in Africa, and both sides in the fight use gold sales to fund their forces.
Most Sudanese gold is smuggled through neighboring countries like Egypt, Chad, and Libya, then ends up in Dubai.
The paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces controls many gold mines in western and central Sudan.
The Sudanese army controls gold production in northern and eastern regions.
The EU also banned exporting mercury and cyanide to Sudan; these chemicals are used in gold mining but can be allowed for health needs.
The new gold ban is part of wider EU sanctions against those supporting the conflict.
Experts say the ban must be followed by major gold trading centers tightening rules to be effective.
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Spain has launched a new legal process allowing over one million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status. This is the first broad regularisation effort since 2005, aiming to help migrants work legally and contribute to the country’s economy.
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More than 1.17 million undocumented migrants applied for legal status in Spain between April and June 30.
The Spanish government has three months to review most applications.
About 608,000 applicants have been given provisional residency and work permits so far.
Without legal status, migrants face difficulty finding work, housing, and protection from abuse.
The regularisation effort has support from civil society groups, the Catholic Church, trade unions, and businesses.
Migrants like Badr Tmairi and Rocio Neciosupe want legal papers to work safely and support their families.
Spain’s Prime Minister says regularisation is crucial to avoid economic decline, including job and school losses by 2050.
This initiative contrasts with tougher immigration policies in other European countries.
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Sam Neill, a well-known actor from New Zealand famous for movies like "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," has died at the age of 78. Earlier in April, he had announced he was free of stage-three blood cancer after treatment.
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Sam Neill was a New Zealand actor.
He appeared in famous films such as "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano."
Neill died at 78 years old.
In April 2026, he said he was cancer-free after treatment for stage-three blood cancer.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called Neill "one of the greats."
His death has led to many tributes from fans and public figures.
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The Houthi rebels in Yemen fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after Saudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa airport. The strikes aimed to stop an Iranian plane carrying a Houthi delegation from landing in Yemen.
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Fighting has restarted in Yemen between the Houthis and forces aligned with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Sanaa airport.
The strikes were intended to prevent an Iranian plane with Houthi leaders from landing.
The Houthis responded by launching missile attacks into Saudi Arabia.
The conflict involves multiple countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis blame Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s official government for the airport strikes.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions in the Middle East involving Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships a fee to pass through. This decision follows recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran after an Iranian attack on a ship in the waterway.
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President Trump reinstated a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. will charge ships to pass safely through this important shipping route.
The blockade and fees come after Iran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
The United Nations' shipping agency opposes any fees for passage through international straits.
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged military strikes recently, increasing tensions in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil shipping, making it strategically important.
This development is part of ongoing conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and regional players in the Middle East.
Other recent related events include missile launches by Houthis against Saudi Arabia and warnings about possible assassination plots.
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