US President Donald Trump and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei exchanged strong threats amid ongoing tensions following attacks that killed the previous Iranian leader. Mediators, including Qatar and Oman, are trying to keep peace talks alive and resolve issues like control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route.
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President Trump warned that the US will launch missile attacks if Iran threatens his life.
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei promised revenge for the killing of his father, the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
The conflict began in February with US-Israeli strikes that killed Ali Khamenei.
Trump declared the ceasefire ended but remains open to talks, though he called them "a waste of time."
A Qatari delegation is visiting Iran to help mediate the conflict.
Iran insists it has kept its promises under a recent agreement but says the US must also comply.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during the war and plans to charge fees for passage.
Oman is involved in talks with Iran to manage access to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni explains that many African countries, including Uganda, choose to stay neutral and not publicly take sides or condemn conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran. This neutrality is based on a long history of colonialism and foreign interference, leading Africa to prioritize its own perspective rather than align with global powers.
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Most African countries have avoided public statements and abstained from UN votes on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran.
Uganda, as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement, promotes neutrality and focuses on its own interests.
Africa's position is often misunderstood or criticized as being biased toward certain countries.
President Museveni discussed historical context, including the rejection of Uganda as a Jewish homeland and support for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
He emphasized the impact of colonialism and foreign interventions on Africa's cautious stance.
Museveni highlighted the 1950s CIA and MI6 coup in Iran as an example of foreign interference leading to long-term conflict.
He rejected the use of outside military force, especially from the U.S. and Britain, in solving Middle East problems.
African countries’ neutrality stems from their desire to avoid repeating the negative effects of past imperialism and conflict.
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A couple in North Yorkshire, UK, bought a 100-year-old house built in 1928 and started renovating it. On their first day, they discovered original black and white terrazzo flooring under old carpets, which they plan to restore and make the house’s centerpiece.
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The house was built in 1928 and is located in North Yorkshire, England.
Much of England’s housing was built before 1919, with most homes dating before 1981.
The couple began renovating their new home immediately after getting the keys.
They found original terrazzo flooring with an intricate design beneath old, dirty carpets on day one.
The flooring needs repair but will be kept and restored as a main feature in their hallway.
The couple shared their discovery on Instagram, receiving over 190,000 views and positive comments.
The renovation is expected to be a long project, turning the house into their dream family home.
The couple plans to design the furniture and décor around the restored floor.
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Typhoon Bavi is approaching China after affecting Japan and Taiwan, causing the evacuation of over 600,000 people. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, leading to flight cancellations, reduced train services, and school closures.
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More than 600,000 people have evacuated in China, mainly from Zhejiang and Fujian provinces.
Typhoon Bavi hit Japan’s Sakishima islands and passed near northern Taiwan before moving towards China.
The storm is forecast to make landfall in Wenzhou city, Zhejiang province, early Sunday.
China issued an orange typhoon alert, the second-highest risk level on a four-point scale.
Hundreds of flights were canceled, trains reduced, and schools and ferries suspended in affected areas.
In Fujian, over 3,700 people were evacuated and 17,000 emergency workers are prepared.
The Philippines reported at least 17 deaths due to heavy rains and landslides worsened by the storm.
Taiwan evacuated over 14,000 people and closed schools and businesses as the typhoon passed by.
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A Kenyan man known as "Birdman" has become popular online for caring for rescued wild birds in Nairobi. Health officials raised concerns after videos showed him sharing a plate with the birds, warning about the risk of diseases spreading from animals to people.
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The man is nicknamed "Birdman" and is from Nairobi, Kenya.
He was once homeless and found purpose by caring for injured wild birds.
He shares videos of his life with these rescued birds, which have gone viral.
Videos showed him eating from the same plate as the birds.
Health officials warned that this behavior could spread diseases from birds to humans.
The "Birdman" says his birds are free to fly away once they recover.
The story was reported on July 11, 2026, by France 24.
The issue highlights concerns about close contact between humans and wild animals.
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Kenya's High Court will make a decision on July 15 about a request from Rastafarians to legalize cannabis. Rastafarians say using cannabis is an important part of their religion, but this clashes with Kenya's strict laws against drugs.
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The court ruling will take place on July 15.
Rastafarians are a religious group officially recognized in Kenya.
They want cannabis legalized because it is part of their religious practice.
Kenya currently has strict laws banning cannabis as a narcotic drug.
The case involves balancing freedom of religion with anti-drug laws.
The decision could set an important legal precedent in Kenya.
This issue highlights tensions between religious rights and drug control policies.
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Four Ugandan farmers have filed a lawsuit in London against a British company involved in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project. The pipeline is planned to run from Uganda to Tanzania, and the farmers own land along the pipeline route.
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The lawsuit was filed this week in the High Court in London.
The plaintiffs are four Ugandan farmers.
Their land is directly on the route of the EACOP oil pipeline.
The EACOP project aims to connect Uganda to Tanzania by pipeline.
The British company behind the project is the defendant in the case.
The legal action represents a setback for the pipeline project.
The article was reported by correspondent Aurore Bayoud.
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The European Parliament passed a resolution on July 8 concerning the fighting in Sudan. It specifically addresses attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Obeid, the capital city of North Kordofan.
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The resolution was adopted by the European Parliament on July 8, 2026.
It focuses on the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are involved in attacks in El Obeid, North Kordofan's capital.
The European Parliament calls for the RSF to be listed as a terrorist group.
El Obeid is a key location affected by the violence.
The resolution marks an important step by the EU in responding to the Sudan conflict.
The news comes from a report by Bastien Renouil for France 24.
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China evacuated over 900,000 people as Typhoon Bavi approached the country. The storm has already affected northern Taiwan and parts of Japan, causing power outages and damage.
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More than 900,000 people left their homes in Beijing and Wenzhou ahead of Typhoon Bavi.
The typhoon hit northern Taiwan and Japan’s southwestern islands earlier, bringing strong winds.
Typhoon Bavi is expected to reach China early Sunday.
The storm caused trees to fall and left tens of thousands without electricity.
Local governments ordered evacuations to protect residents.
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Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters observed a minute of silence to honor the victims of a wildfire in southern Spain. The fire caused at least 11 deaths, and the royal family expressed their sympathy and support for those affected during a ceremony near the disaster area.
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A deadly wildfire occurred in southern Spain.
At least 11 people died because of the fire.
Spain’s King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their two daughters participated in a minute of silence.
The royal family held the ceremony at the San Javier air base in Murcia.
The air base is about 150 kilometers (90 miles) from the location of the wildfire.
The king offered condolences and support to the victims and their families.
This wildfire is the deadliest blaze in Spain in 20 years.
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Early Saturday, Russia carried out missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The attacks injured at least 11 people, including a child.
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The attacks happened overnight, targeting Kyiv.
Russia used both missiles and drones in the strikes.
At least 11 people were hurt.
Among the injured was one child.
The incident is part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The source of the report is correspondent Gulliver Cragg.
The event occurred early on Saturday, dated November 7, 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he agreed to continue talks with Iran, but he also stated that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended. This shows both sides are still in negotiations despite tensions.
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President Donald Trump agreed to more negotiations with Iran.
He claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over.
The article was published on July 11, 2026.
The U.S. and Iran have had a long history of conflict.
The announcement came alongside other news about global events.
No details were given about the terms or outcomes of the future talks.
President Trump remains actively involved in managing U.S.-Iran relations.
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A statue of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish French army officer wrongly accused of treason in 1894, will finally have a permanent place in central Paris. It will be unveiled on July 12, the anniversary of his exoneration, in front of France’s highest civil court.
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Alfred Dreyfus was accused and convicted of treason in 1894 based on forged evidence.
He was dishonorably dismissed and imprisoned on Devil’s Island.
The French military later found he was innocent but kept it secret initially.
Dreyfus was officially cleared of charges by the cour de cassation in 1906 and reinstated.
His statue, made in 1985, moved around Paris for 40 years without a permanent home.
On July 12, President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire will unveil the statue in Rue de Harlay on the Île de la Cité.
This location is in front of the court that exonerated Dreyfus, symbolizing justice.
A new yearly ceremony on July 12 will honor Dreyfus and the fight against antisemitism.
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Cuba experienced its second nationwide power blackout in five days after its national electricity grid failed again. This left millions of people on the island without electricity during a growing energy crisis.
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Cuba’s national power grid collapsed, causing a blackout across the whole country.
This is the second time in five days that Cuba has had a nationwide power outage.
Millions of people in Cuba lost access to electricity because of the blackout.
The outages highlight a worsening energy crisis on the island.
The cause of the grid collapse has not been detailed in the report.
The energy crisis in Cuba is affecting daily life and services.
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Canada has joined the European Broadcasting Union as a full member, allowing it to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest starting in 2027. This cultural move is part of a larger effort by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to strengthen ties with Europe in areas like defense, trade, and culture, partly due to tensions with the United States under President Trump.
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Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union on June 25, 2025.
This full membership lets Canada enter the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027.
The move is part of Canada’s broader strategy to deepen relationships with Europe across culture, defense, and trade.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government began this approach after taking office in March 2025.
Canada joined the EU’s 150 billion euros Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense fund.
Canada supported the creation of the Canada-led Defense, Security, and Resilience Bank announced at the NATO summit in Turkey.
The government is expanding economic ties with Europe through agreements like the EU-Canada Digital Trade Agreement.
This shift comes in response to trade tensions and political remarks from President Trump about possibly annexing Canada as the U.S.’s 51st state.
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A 53-year-old woman in Sydney noticed health problems but thought they were caused by stress. After posting a video on social media, a cardiac nurse saw a sign of a possible heart issue and advised her to get tested, which led to early medical attention.
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The woman, named Rachel, experienced shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, dizziness, and tingling fingers.
She had recently lost her job and was stressed about housing and unemployment.
She posted a video on TikTok and received a comment from a cardiac nurse who noticed a blue tint to her lips.
The nurse recommended Rachel get a calcium score CT scan, ECG (a heart activity test), and blood work.
Rachel searched her symptoms online and agreed to see a doctor the next day.
Initial medical tests found some abnormal results, but she is still undergoing diagnosis.
The nurse’s mother died of a heart attack after missing similar symptoms, which motivated her careful advice.
Rachel wants to raise awareness about how women’s heart symptoms can be different and harder to notice.
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Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Saturday, injuring at least 11 civilians and causing damage to important buildings and infrastructure. Kyiv’s air defenses managed to shoot down many drones and missiles but could not stop all of the ballistic missiles, leading to fires and destruction in several districts.
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The attack began around 3:38 am local time, before air raid sirens sounded.
Russia used six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones in the strike.
Ukrainian defenses shot down 111 drones and two cruise missiles, but all six ballistic missiles hit targets.
At least 11 civilians were wounded, including an 11-year-old boy; four were hospitalized.
Fires broke out in a transformer station and an office building in Kyiv.
A railway locomotive, warehouses, and a pharmacy also suffered heavy damage.
Emergency services fought a large fire at a regional infrastructure site outside the city.
Since early July, Russian attacks near Kyiv have killed more than 60 people.
The Ukrainian Air Force said at least 11 infrastructure sites across Ukraine were hit in the recent missile and drone campaign.
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London’s underground trains and platforms are experiencing very high temperatures, reaching up to 34°C, which is hotter than the legal limit for transporting cattle. These heat levels make travelling uncomfortable and can cause health risks like fainting, and the underground system is not currently built to handle such heat.
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Temperatures underground on London’s tube reach as high as 34°C during heatwaves.
It is illegal in the UK to transport cattle at temperatures above 30°C.
London tube stations and trains, such as the Victoria and Bakerloo lines, are among the hottest areas.
Passengers experience extreme discomfort, sometimes using fans or changing clothes after their journey.
Staff have reported people fainting and requested early leave due to the oppressive heat.
Tube tunnels absorb and hold heat from the surrounding clay, concrete, and train braking systems.
Experts say the tube’s old infrastructure makes it hard to cool the underground effectively.
Adaptations to handle rising heat will take years, so currently the focus is on passenger safety.
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Indonesia’s top anti-corruption prosecutor, Febrie Adriansyah, resigned after police seized gold bars and $20 million in cash during raids linked to corruption investigations. Authorities have not charged him with any crime but are investigating corruption related to electricity blackouts and fraud in state insurance companies.
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Febrie Adriansyah stepped down as Indonesia’s head prosecutor for special crimes.
Police raided at least 12 locations and seized 74 kg of gold bars and $20 million in various currencies.
The raids are connected to corruption and bribery cases tied to recent electricity blackouts.
Investigations involve fraud scandals at state insurers Asabri and Jiwasraya.
Authorities suspect collusion between state officials and mining companies supplying bad-quality coal to power plants.
Febrie denied any wrongdoing and said he did not understand why he was being investigated.
Before resigning, Febrie was investigating corruption in a school meal program linked to President Prabowo Subianto’s administration.
Febrie also handled high-profile corruption cases involving other government officials and business leaders.
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Australian police have released body camera footage showing their final efforts to ask Bradley Murdoch about the location of Peter Falconio’s body. Falconio was murdered in 2001 while traveling through a remote area in Australia, and Murdoch died in prison in 2025 while serving a life sentence for the crime.
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Peter Falconio was killed in July 2001 near Barrow Creek in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Falconio was traveling with his girlfriend, Joanne Lees, when he was shot.
Joanne Lees was kidnapped but escaped by hiding and later getting help from passing drivers.
Bradley Murdoch was convicted for Falconio’s murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Police filmed bodycam footage in June 2025 trying to get Murdoch to reveal Falconio’s body location.
Murdoch passed away in July 2025 while still in prison.
The footage was released on the 25th anniversary of Falconio’s murder.
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