Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children visited King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House in the UK. This private family meeting was the first time in over four years that King Charles saw his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in person.
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The visit happened at King Charles and Queen Camilla's private home, Highgrove House in Gloucestershire.
Prince Archie is seven years old, and Princess Lilibet is five.
Prince Harry and Meghan had not been in the UK together since 2022.
This was the first in-person meeting between the King and his grandchildren since 2019.
Prince Harry attended several UK events alone earlier that week, without Meghan and the children.
The visit marks a notable moment in the family after tensions since Harry and Meghan left royal duties in 2020.
Prince Harry’s brother, the Prince of Wales, did not meet the family and was playing in a charity polo match during this visit.
There are currently no plans for Prince Harry and his brother to meet during this trip.
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British police arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a former UK government minister and Brexit campaigner. Police said the case is not linked to terrorism or political motives and are continuing their investigation.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home with serious injuries.
A 26-year-old man is in custody suspected of her murder.
Police do not believe the killing was politically motivated or terrorism-related.
Widdecombe served as a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 and held junior minister roles.
She later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK, focusing on immigration issues.
Widdecombe was known for socially conservative views and appeared on the TV show "Strictly Come Dancing."
Two UK MPs have been murdered in the past decade: Jo Cox in 2016 and David Amess in 2021.
Current UK political leaders expressed condolences to Widdecombe’s family and friends.
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Peru’s President-elect Keiko Fujimori said she wants to restore diplomatic relations with Mexico, ending a long dispute between the two countries. The break began when Mexico gave asylum to a former Peruvian prime minister who was involved in a political crisis in Peru.
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Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential race and plans to improve relations with Mexico.
Peru cut ties with Mexico after Mexico granted asylum to Betssy Chavez, a former Peruvian prime minister.
Chavez was part of the government under left-wing President Pedro Castillo, who was removed from office in 2022.
Castillo attempted to dissolve Congress but was impeached and sentenced to over 11 years in prison for treason and rebellion.
Mexico gave asylum to Castillo’s family and Chavez, leading Peru to accuse Mexico of interfering in its affairs.
Peru declared Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum unwelcome and banned her from entering Peru.
Mexico claims its asylum decisions follow international law and its tradition of protecting political refugees.
Fujimori’s government will begin on July 28, Peru’s Independence Day.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children at Highgrove House in the United Kingdom. The meeting was confirmed by a royal source and took place on Friday.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The couple attended with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
The meeting occurred at Highgrove House in the UK.
This meeting was confirmed by a royal source to ABC News.
The event was reported on July 10, 2026.
The story is still developing, with updates expected.
Prince Harry recently spoke after losing a court case against a UK tabloid.
The meeting is part of ongoing relations within the British royal family.
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A Ukrainian intelligence agent named Vladyslav Reut said he did not kill Anastasiia Berezovska, a woman suspected of trying to kill a wealthy person in Monaco. Reut, who earlier admitted to the killing, now says his co-defendant Vitalii Zhykovych is responsible for Berezovska’s death. These statements happened during a court session in Kyiv.
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Anastasiia Berezovska was suspected of attempting to kill a multimillionaire in Monaco.
Vladyslav Reut is a Ukrainian intelligence agent involved in the case.
Reut first confessed to killing Berezovska but later retracted that confession.
Reut accused his co-defendant, Vitalii Zhykovych, of killing Berezovska.
The claims were made during a court hearing in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The case links events in Monaco and Ukraine.
BBC correspondent Sarah Rainsford reported from the courtroom.
The story is related to Ukraine and European security issues.
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The Pentagon has released its fourth set of files related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This new batch contains 40 files, which include 19 videos.
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The Pentagon is the U.S. Department of Defense.
This is the fourth time UFO-related files have been made public by the Pentagon.
A total of 40 new files were released this time.
Among these files, there are 19 videos.
The files relate to sightings or investigations of UFOs.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician known for her strong views and media appearances, died at age 78 with serious injuries at her home in Devon. A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder shortly after her death.
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Ann Widdecombe was a British politician who served 23 years as a Member of Parliament (MP).
She was part of the Conservative Party before joining the Brexit Party in 2019.
Widdecombe was known for her strict moral views, including opposition to abortion and gay marriage.
After leaving politics, she appeared on several TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother.
She made her final TV appearance on Talk TV the day before she died, praising Nigel Farage’s decision to resign and trigger a byelection.
Widdecombe died at her home in Devon and a 26-year-old man was arrested for murder.
Colleagues and media personalities expressed sadness after her death.
She was 78 years old when she passed away.
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A passenger on a Ryanair flight almost fell out of a broken window while the plane was flying. The incident happened midair, causing a dangerous situation for the people on board.
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The event occurred on a Ryanair flight.
A window on the plane broke while the plane was in the air.
A passenger was nearly pulled out through the broken window.
The incident was reported from London by Kamal Afzali for CBS News.
There is video coverage available from CBS News showing the event.
The situation was serious and posed a risk to passenger safety.
The plane was still flying when the window broke.
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An Israeli drone struck Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during a ceasefire, injuring several hospital staff and nearby civilians. The Palestinian Health Ministry condemned the attack and warned it harms medical services amid a collapsing healthcare system in Gaza.
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The drone attack happened on Friday at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza.
Six people were injured: three hospital staff in the courtyard and three maintenance workers nearby.
The hospital is located in the "Green Zone," an area controlled by Israel.
Gaza’s healthcare system is severely weakened due to ongoing conflict and restrictions on movement.
Other Israeli strikes on Friday wounded at least a dozen Palestinians across Gaza.
The Palestinian Health Ministry called on the UN and humanitarian groups to condemn attacks on Gaza’s health facilities.
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, head of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been detained by Israel for over 18 months without charge.
Israel claims Abu Safia is lawfully detained for intelligence reasons and denies reports of his life being at risk.
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The article shows 20 powerful photos from around the world that highlight recent events. These include conflict in Gaza and Ukraine, a funeral in Iraq and Iran, earthquakes in Venezuela, and scenes from the US Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC.
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A Palestinian aid worker was killed by an Israeli missile strike in Gaza just before a World Cup match.
People in Gaza struggle to get water from damaged underground pipes due to ongoing conflict.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was mourned in a large funeral across several cities in Iran and Iraq.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Ukraine, killing 21 people and damaging buildings days before a NATO summit.
President Trump told Ukraine’s leader that Ukraine may be allowed to build Patriot missile interceptors to defend against attacks.
Venezuela suffered deadly earthquakes, killing over 3,000 people, with criticism over the government’s emergency response.
Neo-fascist hate groups appeared visibly in Washington, DC during US Independence Day celebrations.
President Trump spoke at the White House on the first day of trading for a project called Trump Accounts.
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A 26-year-old man was arrested in the UK for the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament and TV personality. Police said the killing was not linked to terrorism or politics, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead Thursday at her home in southwest England with serious injuries.
A 26-year-old man is in custody, suspected of her murder.
Police said the killing is not believed to be an act of terror or politically motivated.
Widdecombe was a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 and later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
She gained public attention through reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Celebrity Big Brother."
UK politicians’ security has been increased after previous murders of MPs in recent years.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and strong Christian values.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former PM Boris Johnson both expressed condolences and respect for her career.
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Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative politician, was found dead at her home in Devon. Police are investigating her death as a murder and have arrested a 26-year-old man. Political leaders and a TV personality have expressed their sadness and support for her family.
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Ann Widdecombe was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old white British man on suspicion of murder.
Authorities say the case is not linked to terrorism or political motives.
Widdecombe served as a Conservative shadow home secretary from 1999 to 2001 and was a spokeswoman for Reform UK.
Political leaders including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, and others have publicly mourned her death.
TV star Anton Du Beke, her partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, expressed his devastation and called her a good friend.
Widdecombe’s family has asked for privacy during the investigation.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of her death.
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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that this year’s El Nino, a natural warming of the Pacific Ocean, is growing stronger and may become one of the most intense since 1950. This weather event can change global weather, causing things like droughts, heavy rain, and heat waves, especially in fall and winter.
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El Nino is a natural rise in ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific.
NOAA gave an 81% chance that this El Nino will be "very strong" by fall.
"Very strong" is the highest level NOAA uses to describe El Nino events.
This El Nino could be one of the strongest since NOAA began tracking them in 1950.
El Nino affects weather worldwide, changing rain and temperature patterns.
Its main effects, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves, are expected in fall and winter.
NOAA updates information about El Nino regularly to help inform the public and governments.
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A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, experienced a passenger window dislodging shortly after takeoff, causing a 61-year-old man to be partially sucked out of the plane. The aircraft returned safely to Thessaloniki, where the injured passenger was taken to the hospital.
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The incident happened on a Ryanair Boeing 737 shortly after leaving Thessaloniki, Greece.
A window next to a 61-year-old male passenger came loose, partially sucking him out.
The passenger’s wife held his feet to keep him from being pulled out completely.
The plane declared an emergency, oxygen masks dropped, and it returned to the airport safely.
Damage to the plane was caused by uncontained engine failure, with engine debris damaging the fuselage and window.
Greek authorities, Ryanair officials, and Boeing are investigating the incident.
A replacement plane was arranged to continue the flight to Memmingen, Germany.
The plane involved was delivered by Boeing in 2008.
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George Cottrell, an aide to Nigel Farage, and his mother Fiona Cottrell were interviewed by the Metropolitan police as part of an investigation into donations made to Reform UK before the July 2024 general election. The police are examining if any laws about political donations were broken, including possible attempts to hide the true source of money given to the party.
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George and Fiona Cottrell were questioned under criminal caution by Scotland Yard detectives.
The investigation focuses on donations to Reform UK before the UK general election in July 2024.
The police inquiry started after the Electoral Commission referred possible illegal donations for investigation.
Laws being examined include whether donations were disguised or falsely reported, which is illegal under UK election law.
Fiona Cottrell donated £1 million in June 2024 to a Reform UK fundraising group, half of which was quickly given to the party.
The investigation is broader than just Fiona’s donations and involves requests for bank and financial documents.
Reform UK’s deputy leader said Fiona Cottrell is a valid donor and denied wrongdoing, calling the allegations politically motivated.
The inquiry follows reports of financial transactions flagged for possible money laundering linked to Reform UK senior figures.
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NATO leaders attending a summit in Ankara received engraved revolvers from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as gifts. While some leaders accepted the guns, others faced challenges transporting or importing the weapons due to legal rules.
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Turkish President Erdoğan gave NATO leaders engraved revolvers with live ammunition as gifts.
A letter accompanied the guns to waive Turkey’s export controls, but some leaders still needed extra paperwork to bring the guns home.
The revolvers are a rare Turkish-made model called the Gumusay .357 Magnum, made by a small Turkish arms maker named MKE.
Several leaders showed surprise or caution about receiving guns, with some handing them to police or planning to keep them in secure locations.
Some leaders disabled their guns or left ammunition behind due to transport or legal restrictions.
One European Union leader said she would donate her gun to a military museum.
An analyst said the gift reflected the theme of the NATO summit, which focused on weapons procurement and defense.
The gifts came during a tense period with rising security concerns in Europe and nearby regions.
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Argentina's football association says its email account was possibly hacked after unusual messages appeared criticizing refereeing in their recent World Cup win against Egypt. The emails, which questioned the match result, were not authorized by the association, and they are investigating the incident.
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Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup last-16 match after being two goals behind.
The Egyptian Football Association asked FIFA to remove the French referee and his team, claiming bias favoring Argentina.
Emails from Argentina's official football account criticized refereeing decisions and said Argentina did not truly win.
Argentine officials said these emails were not sent by them and may come from hackers, possibly from a group linked to Egypt.
The Argentine Football Association warned people to ignore suspicious messages from their official email, especially those with links or requests for personal info.
Egypt's team and coach said they felt treated unfairly and suggested possible favoritism toward Argentina and Lionel Messi.
Argentina will face Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals next.
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Wildfires in Spain and the western United States this summer show two different problems caused by climate change. Spain has had smaller fires that move quickly and have caused more civilian deaths, while the U.S. has had very large fires that burn more land but cause fewer civilian deaths due to good evacuation plans.
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Spain’s wildfires have burned about 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) this year.
The U.S. wildfires have burned over 3.1 million acres so far in 2024.
A fast-moving fire in Almería, Spain, caused up to 12 civilian deaths.
U.S. civilian deaths have been low despite the large area burned.
At least three U.S. firefighters died fighting fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
Extreme heat and drought have contributed to the fires in both places.
Spain’s deadly fires often occur where homes mix with flammable vegetation.
U.S. fires are large and destructive but controlled through strong evacuation and alert systems.
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Russian bomb strikes in the city of Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, killed four people and injured several others. At the same time, Ukraine attacked multiple Russian oil facilities and tankers to limit fuel supplies to Russian troops and Crimea, which Russia controls.
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Four people, including a teenager, died in Russian air strikes on Kramatorsk, hitting homes and shops.
At least nine others were injured in the attacks on Kramatorsk.
Ukraine targeted two major oil refineries, an oil terminal, a depot, and 10 oil tankers in the Sea of Azov.
The targeted Russian oil facilities are in the Krasnodar, Leningrad, and Rostov regions.
Ukraine’s attacks aim to reduce fuel for Russian forces and isolate Crimea, occupied by Russia since 2014.
The oil tankers hit reportedly belong to an unmarked fleet that transports oil illegally under international sanctions.
Russia’s deputy prime minister said Ukrainian strikes caused fuel shortages and that Russia temporarily banned gasoline and diesel exports to stabilize supplies.
About a third of Russia’s population has been affected by the resulting fuel crisis.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's song "Rein Me In" became the longest-running number one single by a British artist in the UK charts, staying at the top for 16 weeks. The song broke the previous record set by Wet Wet Wet's "Love is All Around" and matched Bryan Adams' Canadian record.
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"Rein Me In" stayed at number one on the UK charts for 16 weeks.
This makes it the longest-running UK number one single by a British act.
The previous British record was Wet Wet Wet’s "Love is All Around" from 1994.
It also equalled Bryan Adams' Canadian record for the same chart achievement.
The song is a remix of a track from Sam Fender’s third solo album.
Fender and Dean perform a duet about the end of a relationship.
The song is Fender’s first number one and Dean’s second, after "Man I Need."
The pair hold records for the longest consecutive run in the UK top 40 and most weeks in the top 10 for a non-Christmas single.
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