Hundreds of people were saved from flooding in Missouri. President Donald Trump warned Iran that he would respond strongly if they tried to kill him. Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports talked about his new book in an interview.
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Flooding in Missouri led to hundreds of people being rescued.
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran about an assassination threat.
The President said he would "decimate and destroy" Iran if they tried to assassinate him.
Dave Portnoy, associated with Barstool Sports, appeared on CBS Saturday Morning.
Portnoy discussed his new book during the interview.
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David Roper, a 58-year-old former milkman from Rotherham, won a £4 million six-bedroom mansion and £250,000 cash in a prize draw by Omaze. The mansion, located in Surrey, includes a heated swimming pool, tennis court, stables, and a barn, along with £170,000 worth of furnishings.
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David Roper entered Omaze prize draws for four years before winning.
The mansion has six bedrooms, a heated outdoor pool, a tennis court, gardens, stables, and a barn.
The property is valued at £4 million and comes with £170,000 in furnishings.
Roper also won £250,000 in cash along with the house.
He used to run a milk round for 10 years before studying mechanical engineering and working in engineering sales.
Roper lives with his wife Janny and their dog Rosie.
He was surprised and did not believe the win at first.
The win has significantly changed his and his family’s future options.
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Every summer since 2009, Palestinians from the village of Burin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank hold a kite festival on land partly taken by a nearby Israeli settlement. The festival is mainly for children but also sends a message that the land and sky belong to the Palestinian residents despite the ongoing conflict and settler violence.
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The kite festival takes place on a hill near Burin, a Palestinian village surrounded by Israeli settlements since 1983.
Israeli settlements like Har Bracha on this land are considered illegal under international law.
The festival includes families and children flying kites in Palestinian flag colors as an act of peaceful protest.
Residents say the event is also a message against settler attacks and land confiscation.
Since 2008, the UN has reported attacks and violence from settlers in the area, which increased after the Gaza war began in October 2023.
Some villagers have faced violence, including property damage and fear of settler attacks, which sometimes limits their participation.
The festival provides a brief moment of joy and normalcy for the community amidst ongoing hardship.
Organizers express a strong hope to continue the festival and reinforce their connection to their land.
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has promised to seek revenge for the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on February 28. This vow comes as ceasefire talks fail and tensions increase, raising fears of wider conflict in the Middle East.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s previous Supreme Leader, was killed in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, has vowed revenge and called it a national duty.
The ceasefire agreement from June is weakening amid new fighting and mutual accusations.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route, remains a volatile area threatening global energy supplies.
President Donald Trump warned that any attempt on his life would cause massive U.S. retaliation, with military strikes ready.
The killing and its aftermath have disrupted global oil markets and contributed to higher fuel prices worldwide.
Funeral ceremonies included public chants calling for revenge and showed support for the new leadership.
Mojtaba Khamenei has mostly stayed out of public view, possibly due to injuries from the airstrike.
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Rapper Pitbull set a new Guinness World Record for the largest group of people wearing bald caps. Over 22,000 fans wore the caps in Hyde Park, London, before his performance at the British Summer Time festival.
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Pitbull’s record was for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, with 22,141 participants.
The event took place in Hyde Park, London.
Fans also wore Pitbull’s signature look, including suits, black aviator sunglasses, and stick-on dark goatees.
This was the first official attempt at this record, so there was no previous number to beat.
Pitbull thanked his fans and the city of London after receiving the Guinness certificate.
The weather was warm, with temperatures near 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wearing bald caps at his shows has become a trend among Pitbull’s fans.
Pitbull is known for popular songs like “Fireball,” “Timber,” and “On the Floor.”
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Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former politician, was found dead at her home in Devon, England. Police believe she was killed about 24 hours before her body was discovered and are investigating the case as suspicious.
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Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her bungalow in Haytor, Devon, by ambulance staff at 11:40 a.m. on Thursday.
Police think she was attacked around 12:30 p.m. on the previous day, Wednesday.
A 26-year-old man was arrested but later released without charges and is no longer part of the investigation.
Police believe the suspect is a white male and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities do not think the death is linked to terrorism or political motives.
Widdecombe was last active on television early Wednesday morning and sent her last message at 12:19 p.m.
TV producers became concerned when she did not respond to calls for a scheduled interview at 1 p.m.
Police have asked the public not to speculate and to respect the family’s privacy during the investigation.
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Wildfires in southern France have caused the evacuation of 1,500 people from campsites near the city of Perpignan. These fires are part of a larger pattern of wildfires affecting southern Europe since last week.
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1,500 people were evacuated from campsites near Perpignan in southern France.
Wildfires have been burning across southern Europe since last week.
Thousands of people have had to leave their homes in France because of the fires.
Southern Europe, including France and Spain, is currently facing severe wildfires.
The wildfires in Spain have caused 12 deaths but are now starting to ease.
Efforts to manage and contain the wildfires are ongoing.
The situation is part of a broader pattern of increasing wildfire activity in the region.
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Congressman Ro Khanna said Israeli settlers held him for over an hour during his visit to the West Bank. The Israel Defense Forces spoke to the settlers and moved a car to block the road. The area has seen rising violence and tension since the war in Gaza began in October 2023.
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Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers for more than one hour in the West Bank.
Israeli soldiers spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road during the incident.
The incident was reported by The New York Times and confirmed by Khanna's spokesperson.
U.S. politicians from both parties have visited the West Bank amid ongoing conflict since October 2023.
The United Nations reported over 1,000 Palestinians killed in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem since the Gaza war started.
Violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank has increased, with many Palestinians driven from their land.
Israel continues to expand settlements in the West Bank, which the UN considers illegal under international law.
Israeli soldiers face very rare penalties for alleged harm to Palestinians; fewer than 1% of complaints led to indictments from 2016 to 2024.
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Power outages in Gaza hospitals have made it hard to treat patients properly because key medical machines stop working. These blackouts are caused by damage to Gaza’s electricity system from Israeli bombings and a blockade that limits fuel for generators. Doctors say the ongoing power crisis puts many patients, including babies and seriously injured people, at risk.
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Israeli bombings since October 2023 have destroyed or disabled 38 hospitals and 96 health centers in Gaza.
About 90% of Gaza’s power lines have been damaged, forcing hospitals to rely on generators.
A blockade on Gaza limits the supply of fuel and spare parts needed to keep generators running well.
Hospitals experience frequent power cuts that stop important medical equipment from working.
At Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, backup generators and solar power are being used, but they are often insufficient.
Power outages delay or shorten critical surgeries and put patients in intensive care, operating rooms, and neonatal units at danger.
Internet and electronic systems outages also disrupt patient records and hospital administration.
Since a ceasefire in October 2025, more than 1,000 people have been killed and over 3,500 injured in continued attacks on Gaza.
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Tensions in Yemen have increased recently with attacks by the Houthi group and a controversial Iranian plane visit to Sanaa airport. Clashes continue near key locations like Hodeidah and tribal unrest has grown, while concerns remain about safety for ships in the nearby Red Sea.
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The Houthi group has controlled Sanaa and northern Yemen since 2014.
Recent attacks by Houthis killed 16 Yemeni government soldiers near Hodeidah.
Fighting has also increased in Marib, Taiz, al-Dhale, and tribal unrest has grown in al-Jawf.
The Red Sea area sees risks for ships; a cargo ship was attacked near Hodeidah without causing injuries.
An Iranian plane landed in Sanaa to take a Houthi delegation to a funeral in Iran, causing tension with Yemen’s recognized government.
Yemen’s government rejected Iran’s request to operate a direct flight from Tehran to Sanaa and suggested using Yemenia Airways instead.
The current peace process and truce from 2022 are weakening, increasing the risk of further conflict.
Tribal disputes and movements signal growing challenges beyond the battlefield for the Houthis.
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Heavy rain and flooding in southeastern Missouri forced helicopters to airlift over 200 children and staff from a summer camp to safety. Rescue teams helped many others trapped by rising waters, with no major injuries reported, while a state of emergency was declared due to ongoing flood risks.
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More than 200 people, mostly children and staff, were evacuated from Camp Taum Sauk by helicopter.
About 20 people were rescued after a building collapsed at Bearcat Getaway campground during flooding.
Three people stranded in trees along the Black River were rescued safely.
A woman in Crawford County is missing after her house was swept away by floodwaters.
The National Weather Service reported 6-12 inches of rainfall and issued flash flood warnings.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
Several major roads are blocked or damaged due to flooding.
The Black River is rising and expected to reach a record height near Annapolis, Missouri.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that revenge will be carried out for the assassination of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. He did not name President Donald Trump, but earlier reports said Iran discussed assassinating Trump, who responded by warning of severe military action against Iran.
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Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father’s assassination on his Telegram channel.
Ali Khamenei’s funeral included public calls against President Trump.
Iran reportedly discussed plans to assassinate President Trump, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.
President Trump changed planes mid-trip due to security concerns linked to these threats.
Trump posted on Truth Social warning Iran that 1,000 missiles were ready to strike if Iran attempted to harm him.
Trump ordered the U.S. military to prepare to destroy areas in Iran for at least one year, subject to extension.
Mojtaba Khamenei said revenge would happen regardless of his living status and said it is a mission shared by freedom-loving people worldwide.
Both sides are escalating rhetoric, raising tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Musée d'Orsay will close early due to a heatwave affecting France. The country is experiencing its third heatwave since May, causing high fire risks and cancellation of Bastille Day fireworks in many towns.
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The Eiffel Tower will close early at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday because of extreme heat.
The Louvre and Musée d'Orsay museums will also close early during the heatwave.
About a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert on the weekend.
Many towns have canceled their Bastille Day fireworks due to fire dangers from dry conditions.
Wildfires in France have burned twice as much land this year compared to last year.
President Emmanuel Macron warned that 90% of fires are caused by human activity and urged caution.
France recorded over 2,000 extra deaths during the June heatwave and 300 excess deaths in late May.
The heatwave and high temperatures are expected to continue until July 14.
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A large wildfire in southern Spain’s Almeria province killed at least 12 people, most of whom died while trying to escape the fire. Hundreds of firefighters are working with air support to control the blaze, which has burned an area the size of Manhattan.
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The wildfire started late Thursday near the Sierre de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria, Spain.
At least 12 people died, including four believed to be British nationals.
Many victims ignored instructions to stay sheltered and died while fleeing, some on foot after abandoning their cars.
Firefighters used controlled burns and benefited from light winds and high humidity to contain the fire.
The fire has burned approximately 66 square kilometers (25 square miles) of forest and farmland.
Authorities evacuated about 1,448 people from roughly 11 areas before the fire spread.
Spanish authorities arrested two individuals for ignoring evacuation orders and returning to dangerous zones.
Climate change is seen by researchers as a factor increasing such extreme wildfire events.
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Typhoon Bavi caused strong winds and heavy rain in southern Japan and rough conditions in Taiwan, including fallen trees and some damage. The storm weakened as it moved toward China’s east coast, where it is expected to hit land on Sunday.
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Typhoon Bavi affected southern islands of Japan with heavy rain and strong winds.
Taiwan experienced rough seas, fallen trees, and some local damage.
People in Keelung, Taiwan, still went out to markets despite the storm.
The typhoon weakened as it moved away from Taiwan.
Bavi is moving toward China’s east coast.
Landfall in China is expected on Sunday.
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A strong typhoon named Bavi is moving toward eastern China, where hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated. The storm has already caused damage in Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, and it is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding near the city of Wenzhou.
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Typhoon Bavi is about 1,000 km (620 miles) wide and is approaching eastern China.
The storm will likely make landfall near Wenzhou, a city with around 10 million people.
Hundreds of thousands of people have evacuated areas in eastern Zhejiang and northeastern Fujian provinces.
Bavi caused heavy rain and damage in Japan’s Sakishima islands and forced evacuations in Taiwan.
Landslides from the typhoon caused 17 deaths in the Philippines.
The typhoon weakened from a super typhoon but still has strong rain bands that can cause flooding.
Earlier this week, another typhoon, Maysak, hit southern China, killing at least 39 people and causing agricultural damage.
Authorities canceled flights and closed schools in Taiwan as a precaution.
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A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai island in southern Vietnam, causing the deaths of 15 people. Rescue teams saved 21 passengers, and authorities are working to confirm the exact numbers and provide emergency help.
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The accident happened about 400 meters from Hon May Rut Ngoai island in rough sea conditions.
There were 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members on the speedboat.
The boat capsized due to heavy winds and high waves.
15 people died, and 21 were rescued from the overturned boat.
Local tourist boats nearby helped with the rescue efforts.
Hon May Rut Ngoai is part of the An Thoi Archipelago, a popular place for boat tours in Vietnam.
The Indian embassy called the incident tragic and set up hotlines to assist families of those involved.
Authorities continue to focus on rescue operations and emergency care for survivors.
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Drones are being used more at U.S. and Australian beaches to detect sharks, but experts say these machines have limits and do not prove that shark dangers have increased. The rise in shark sightings may be because more drones are watching the water, not because there are actually more sharks near shore.
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Investment in drones to spot sharks has grown in states like New York and in New South Wales, Australia.
Shark attacks remain very rare, with worldwide unprovoked bites below the 10-year average in 2025.
Increased sightings may be due to more drones and monitoring efforts, not an actual increase in shark numbers.
Drones work well spotting sharks near the surface but cannot see sharks swimming just a few feet underwater.
Scientists use shark tagging and underwater receivers to track shark locations and share information with authorities.
Drones are considered a science tool, not an early warning system to immediately remove swimmers.
New York has spent over $1 million on drones and lifeguard training for shark monitoring; New South Wales announced a $34 million shark monitoring program.
Experts warn that fear from more shark sightings could lead to unnecessary beach closures or harm local economies.
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Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of bandit gangs in Zamfara state during a two-day military operation. These gangs have caused problems by stealing cattle, kidnapping people, and attacking farmers in northern Nigeria.
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Over 300 bandits were killed by Nigerian troops in the Gummi district of Zamfara state.
The operation lasted two days and targeted gangs involved in kidnapping and cattle rustling.
These gangs work with jihadist groups who have been fighting in northern Nigeria for 17 years.
Bandits steal cattle, kidnap people for ransom, and force farmers to pay protection fees.
Soldiers and local vigilantes launched the attack after a failed attempt two weeks earlier.
Nigeria faces multiple security challenges, including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa insurgencies.
The US has been working with Nigeria to combat Islamist groups, sending troops and conducting joint operations.
Recently, more than 40 schoolchildren were kidnapped in southwestern Nigeria, highlighting spreading insecurity.
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A British family visiting Bedar, Spain, escaped a major wildfire that killed 12 people in the village, including four Britons. The family later learned that some close friends died after their escape route was blocked by the fire.
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The wildfire occurred in the village of Bedar, Spain.
Twelve people died in the fire, including four British citizens.
An additional 23 people are reported missing.
Lucinda Curtois and her family were in Spain when the wildfire started.
They did not expect the fire to be so intense upon arrival.
Some of their close family friends died after leaving their home on foot.
It is believed their road was cut off because they lived in the countryside.
The wildfire is one of the deadliest in Spain’s recent history.
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