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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A 23-year-old woman diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disease received a heart transplant in November 2025. After surgery, she developed severe complications including sepsis and organ failure, leading to a three-week coma and the amputation of both legs below the knees and fingers due to tissue death.
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The woman was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a genetic heart condition causing heart muscle to be replaced by fat and scar tissue.
She was treated with beta blockers, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, ablations, and medications but her heart worsened over 10 years.
She was placed on the heart transplant list and received a donor heart on November 5, 2025.
After surgery, she developed sepsis (a serious infection) and organ failure, requiring a coma and life support.
A machine called ECMO kept her alive, but restricted blood flow to her feet and fingers, causing necrosis (tissue death).
As a result, she had to have below-knee amputations on both legs and partial amputations on her left hand.
She spent 121 days in the hospital and is recovering from physical and emotional challenges following these events.
She expresses gratitude for the life-saving transplant despite the severe complications.
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Russian forces carried out overnight attacks on Kyiv, injuring ten people. The strikes targeted defense industry sites, according to Russia, and recent attacks on Kyiv have caused over 60 deaths this month.
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Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv.
Ten people were injured in these attacks.
Russia said the targets were defense industry facilities.
The weapons used were described as high-precision.
Attacks on Kyiv have increased in recent weeks.
More than 60 people have died in strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas this month.
The attacks are part of ongoing conflict involving Russia and Ukraine.
The news was reported on July 11, 2026.
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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight, injuring at least 10 people, including a child. Ukrainian forces reported shooting down many drones and missiles while Russia said it targeted Ukrainian drone factories and ports.
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At least 10 people were injured in the attacks on Kyiv.
The attacks used 10 missiles, including 6 ballistic missiles, and 121 drones.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down or disrupted 2 missiles and 111 drones.
Explosions and fires happened in three Kyiv districts: Solomianskyi, Darnytskyi, and Dniprovskyi.
In Solomianskyi, a strike caused a fire in a three-story office and warehouse building.
Another warehouse was set on fire in the Dniprovskyi district.
Russia claimed to have targeted drone production sites in Kyiv and ports in southern Ukraine.
Russia said it destroyed 178 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and nearby seas.
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Early Saturday, Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, injuring at least 10 people, including a child. Ukrainian forces intercepted most of the attacks, and fires were reported in several districts of the city.
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Russia attacked Kyiv overnight with 10 missiles and 121 drones.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down or disrupted most of the incoming missiles and drones.
At least 10 people were injured, including a child.
Explosions caused fires in office and warehouse buildings in the Solomianskyi and Dniprovskyi districts.
The attacks hit 11 locations directly, with debris falling in three additional areas.
Russia said it targeted drone factories in Kyiv and ports in southern Ukraine.
Russian defense forces reported shooting down 178 Ukrainian drones over Russian-controlled areas and nearby seas.
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China and North Korea have a military alliance dating back to 1961, marked by a treaty promising mutual defense. Despite big changes in China’s economy and North Korea’s isolation, the two countries maintain their relationship mainly because China wants a stable neighbor and North Korea seeks support from multiple allies.
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China and North Korea signed a Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance in 1961, which includes a promise to help each other if attacked.
This treaty is China’s only formal military alliance.
China’s economy has grown to become the world’s second-largest, while North Korea remains isolated and heavily sanctioned.
Both countries share socialist, one-party systems and dislike American military presence in the region.
China wants North Korea to remain stable to prevent refugee crises and a possible reunification of Korea aligned with the U.S.
China opposes war on the Korean Peninsula to avoid economic disruption and nuclear risks near its border.
China has supported some UN sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear program but opposes actions that might destabilize North Korea’s government.
North Korea has recently strengthened ties with Russia, signing a strategic partnership treaty that includes military cooperation.
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More than 4,000 people have died from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The quakes destroyed many buildings in La Guaira state, and rescue teams have stopped searching for survivors, but families are still looking for missing relatives.
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The death toll has reached at least 4,118 people.
Around 16,740 people were injured in the earthquakes.
The first quake had a magnitude of 7.2, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5 magnitude quake.
These were the strongest earthquakes in Venezuela in over 100 years.
Entire high-rise apartment buildings were flattened in the coastal state of La Guaira.
Many people are still missing after the earthquakes.
Rescue teams have stopped searching for survivors, but families continue to search through rubble.
Venezuela is facing a huge recovery challenge due to its ongoing economic crisis.
The United Nations has requested nearly $300 million in aid for earthquake relief.
Venezuela's interim president asked the UK to release frozen assets, including 30 tons of gold, to help with recovery efforts.
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Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, had her conviction for embezzlement upheld but is still allowed to run for president next year after an appeal court shortened her ban. Despite the court ruling that she helped siphon millions in funds to her party, many voters in the French town of Montargis remain supportive of her and her call for immigration control.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling over €2.8 million through a fake-jobs scheme from 2004 to 2016.
An appeals court upheld her conviction but reduced her ban from running for office, allowing her to run for president in 2024.
She was ordered to wear an electronic ankle monitor for one year with a home curfew.
Le Pen plans to appeal to France's highest court, which will pause her sentence while she campaigns.
Polls show Le Pen remains popular and competitive for the upcoming presidential elections.
Montargis, a town south of Paris, elected a far-right mayor from Le Pen’s party in recent local elections.
Locals in Montargis express frustration with immigration and government issues, seeing Le Pen as a candidate for change.
The National Rally party has worked to improve its image but maintains strict anti-immigration policies.
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Australian police released video footage of Bradley Murdoch, the man who killed British backpacker Peter Falconio, being questioned about the location of Falconio’s body. Murdoch died in prison last year without revealing where the body is, and police continue to seek information to close the case.
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Peter Falconio, from Huddersfield, was killed in July 2001 near Barrow Creek in Australia's Northern Territory.
Bradley Murdoch was convicted in 2005 for Falconio’s murder and the assault and attempted kidnap of Falconio’s girlfriend, Joanne Lees.
Murdoch denied knowing the location of Falconio’s remains during a recent police interview, which was released publicly.
Murdoch died in jail last year from throat cancer without giving any information about Falconio’s burial site.
Falconio was shot after Murdoch stopped their vehicle, claiming to check sparks coming from it.
Lees escaped by hiding in scrub and was later rescued by passing truck drivers.
Police released the video ahead of the 25th anniversary of Falconio’s disappearance and are still asking for any information about the body.
Authorities urged anyone with knowledge, no matter how small, to come forward to help resolve the case.
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Pope Leo XIV excommunicated six bishops and some members of the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated bishops without papal permission. A leading SSPX member said this action is seen by many in the group as ineffective and may make the group stronger.
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The Vatican excommunicated six SSPX bishops and some lay members on July 2.
The excommunications followed the SSPX consecrating four bishops without approval from the pope.
Excommunication bars a person from receiving Catholic sacraments like communion and confession.
SSPX members argue that acting out of necessity can excuse them from excommunication, but the Vatican disagrees.
About 30,000 SSPX members and 124 priests serve in over 115 chapels in the U.S.
A North Carolina SSPX leader said the group sees the excommunication as a "tactical error" by the pope.
Some Catholic experts think the punishments will strengthen SSPX members rather than weaken them.
The current situation is compared to a similar conflict from 1988 when the SSPX founder was excommunicated.
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During the San Fermin bull run festival in Pamplona, Spain, one runner was injured when a bull’s horn pierced his face. The event involved six bulls running through narrow streets, causing several runners to fall and 12 people to receive medical treatment for various injuries.
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The bull run took place in Pamplona, Spain, on July 11, 2026.
One runner was gored in the face by a bull’s horn.
Twelve other runners needed medical help for minor injuries.
Six bulls and accompanying steers ran through crowded, narrow streets.
Runners stumbled and fell, causing pileups during the 875-meter course.
The black bull broke away early and struck a group of people.
The festival lasts eight days, with this being the fifth run.
The San Fermin festival gained international fame after Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel “The Sun Also Rises.”
The last death during the bull runs was in 2009, but injuries like gorings and broken bones are frequent, especially among inexperienced runners and tourists.
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