Jersey has officially approved a law allowing adults who are terminally ill to choose to end their own lives. The law has received Royal Assent, which means it can now be put into action, with the assisted dying service expected to start next year.
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The assisted dying law was approved by Jersey’s government in February 2026.
Royal Assent has now been granted, allowing the law to be officially registered and enforced.
The law applies to terminally ill adults who want the option to end their lives.
Work to set up the assisted dying service is already underway, including hiring key staff.
The Minister for Health and Social Services, Tom Binet, expressed confidence in meeting the planned start date next year.
Campaigners, including Lorna Pirozzolo who has incurable breast cancer, welcomed the law as a relief for those with painful and difficult end-of-life symptoms.
This law represents a significant change in Jersey’s approach to end-of-life care.
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Iranians gathered in large numbers to bury Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad after he was killed in an Israeli strike in February. The burial concludes six days of funeral events held in various cities, including Tehran and locations in Iraq.
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Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28.
The strike happened during the first day of the United States–Israel war on Iran.
Thousands of people gathered in Mashhad, Khamenei’s hometown, despite hot weather.
The burial took place at the Shrine of Imam Reza, a very important religious site in Iran.
Funeral ceremonies lasted six days and were held in Tehran, Qom, and Iraq.
Khamenei is being buried alongside several family members who also died in the strike.
Khamenei’s son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly and is believed to be injured.
Officials expected about 15 million people to attend the funeral events.
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A family in Norton, England, dismantled their garden shed and discovered a large, well-preserved World War II Anderson shelter underneath. The shelter was bigger and more complete than expected, featuring concrete walls, steps, old tools, and a plumbing system to keep it dry.
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The family lives in a home built in 1935 and moved in about 12 years ago.
The garden shed had been there longer than the family had lived in the house.
The shed was removed due to rain damage and rotting wood.
An Anderson shelter is a backyard air-raid shelter made from steel, buried underground during WWII to protect against bombings.
About 3.6 million Anderson shelters were installed across the UK during the war.
This particular shelter had extra features like concrete walls, steps, and drainage to keep it dry.
The family is restoring the shelter and sharing their progress on TikTok.
They plan to keep working on the shelter and consider turning it into a movie room, camping spot, or sauna.
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The UK government plans to cut funding for some important research labs despite increasing overall science spending to a record £22.6 billion by 2029-30. These cuts will reduce budgets for projects like cancer treatment research, better battery design, particle physics, and astronomy, as the UK Research and Innovation Agency (UKRI) needs to save over £160 million due to rising costs.
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UKRI must save more than £160 million over the next four years because research costs have increased.
Total government spending on research and development will reach £22.6 billion annually by 2029-30.
UKRI’s budget will rise from about £9 billion to nearly £10 billion in that period but still needs to cut some projects.
National labs, which run big scientific machines, will face the biggest cuts, with some budgets dropping by over half.
Funding for research into artificial intelligence will be £1.6 billion; quantum tech will get about £1 billion; and £750 million will go towards a national supercomputer.
Projects at Daresbury Laboratory and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, which support particle physics and data analysis, will see budget cuts.
The Boulby Underground Laboratory’s budget will be cut by 40%, affecting dark matter research.
The UK will remain a major contributor to international projects like CERN and will increase its subscription by 19% over four years.
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The Imraguen people of Mauritania have fished using traditional, wind-powered boats for hundreds of years. Now, climate change, too much fishing, and loss of old fishing knowledge are putting their way of life and culture at risk.
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The Imraguen people live in Mauritania and depend on fishing.
They use wind-powered boats and traditional fishing methods.
Their fishing takes place in the Banc d’Arguin, a rich fishing area.
Climate change is affecting the waters and fish availability.
Overfishing by others reduces the fish stocks.
Traditional fishing knowledge is slowly disappearing.
These changes threaten both the Imraguen's income and their cultural heritage.
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Violence between different communities in Chad has increased a lot recently. Over 300 people have died in the last two years, and the United Nations says more than 5,700 people have been killed in the Lake Chad region since last November alone.
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Chad is experiencing a sharp rise in violence between different groups living there.
Authorities reported five violent events last month alone.
More than 300 people have died in Chad due to this violence over two years.
The United Nations warns that violence is increasing across the Lake Chad area.
Since last November, approximately 5,700 people have died in the region.
The violence has forced thousands of people to leave their homes.
New militia-like groups have appeared in Chad amid this unrest.
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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says a strong El Nino weather pattern is developing in the Pacific Ocean. This El Nino could become one of the most powerful since 1950 and may cause more rain and warmer temperatures in the southern United States this fall and winter.
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El Nino is a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean that affects weather worldwide.
NOAA predicts an 81% chance that this El Nino will become very strong by fall 2024.
Ocean temperatures related to this El Nino are near record highs for this time of year.
Human-caused climate change has added to the ocean warming linked to this El Nino.
The last super strong El Nino in 1997-1998 caused severe weather, thousands of deaths, and billions in damages.
This El Nino may bring wetter conditions and higher temperatures across the U.S. South during winter.
Scientists say this event is unusual but not completely unprecedented.
Strong El Ninos increase the chances of extreme weather but don’t guarantee it.
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Nigeria is facing pressure to reform its police force due to public distrust and worsening security problems. The country has not yet approved state-level police forces, which could help improve security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
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Nigeria has 36 states in its federation.
None of these states have approved the creation of their own state police forces.
Currently, Nigeria relies mainly on a national police force.
The government wants to create both national and local police forces.
This plan is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s response to increasing security challenges.
Public trust in the police remains low.
Security in Nigeria continues to decline, prompting calls for police reform.
The issue is connected to Nigeria’s overall efforts to improve internal security.
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Nigeria is investigating a fake government agency that was created by a conman. This agency had offices on government grounds and received public funds, even though it did not officially exist.
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The agency was invented by a conman and was not officially recognized.
It managed to set up offices inside government buildings.
The fake agency was listed in the government budget and received money.
Its claimed goal was to attract foreign investment to Nigeria.
Authorities only discovered the fraud after the agency had been operating for some time.
The situation raised questions about how the government manages public resources.
Nigerian police and officials are under pressure to improve oversight and trust.
The investigation started in early July 2026.
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Germany plans to pass a law making rental e-scooter companies responsible for accidents caused by their vehicles. This will help victims get compensation without needing to prove the rider’s fault, similar to car insurance rules. The law aims to address rising e-scooter accidents and problems with scooters left in unsafe places.
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Germany’s government is introducing a law to make rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents caused by their scooters.
Victims will not have to prove that the rider was at fault to claim compensation.
The law puts rental e-scooters on a legal level similar to cars regarding accident liability.
E-scooters have been allowed on German roads since 2019 for riders aged 14 and older.
The number of e-scooter accidents doubled from 5,535 in 2021 to nearly 12,000 in 2024.
In 2024, 27 people died and about 1,500 were seriously hurt in e-scooter accidents.
The number of non-riders hit by e-scooters rose from 1,150 in 2020 to about 5,000 in 2023.
The new law also targets hazards from e-scooters left improperly on sidewalks and pavements.
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NATO leaders met in Ankara for a summit focused on defence budgets and support for Ukraine. While the alliance showed agreement on some points, President Donald Trump criticized some members, including Spain, and announced a trade embargo.
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NATO held a two-day summit in Ankara, Turkey, discussing defence spending and support for Ukraine.
NATO leaders promised to support each other under Article 5, which means they will protect allies if attacked.
European countries agreed to increase defence budgets, with over $50 billion planned for new military purchases.
Only 5 out of 32 NATO members are expected to meet the goal of spending 3.5% of their economy on defence by 2026.
NATO members pledged around 70 billion euros ($80 billion) to help Ukraine against Russia.
President Trump criticized NATO partners, especially Spain, and ordered a trade embargo on the country.
Trump also expressed unhappiness with NATO over Greenland and concerns about limited support against Iran.
These disagreements may weaken the unity of NATO, an alliance important for Western security for over 75 years.
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The TV shows "The Pitt" and "Hacks" received the most nominations at the 2026 Emmy Awards, with 25 and 24 nominations each. These nominations highlight the shows as leading contenders in the award competition.
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"The Pitt" earned 25 Emmy nominations.
"Hacks" earned 24 Emmy nominations.
The Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievements in television.
These two shows had the highest number of nominations in 2026.
The information was reported by Entertainment Tonight's Emily Curl.
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A Texas oil company linked to President Donald Trump is trying to drill for oil in Greenland. The company says it has permission to bring equipment and wants to start drilling soon, but Greenland’s government says no active permits have been granted. The situation raises tension over American business interests and political influence in Greenland.
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Greenland Energy, a Texas oil company tied to President Trump’s backers, plans to drill for oil in Greenland.
The company claims it has a permit to bring drilling equipment but has not received final approval to start drilling.
Greenland’s resources ministry denies there are any active permits or permissions for exploration.
The company is shipping equipment to Greenland’s east coast on an Arctic-capable vessel, planning to begin drilling in October.
Jeff Landry, President Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, promotes the idea Greenland could soon export 2 million barrels of oil per day.
Greenland stopped issuing oil exploration licenses in 2021 due to environmental concerns after 50 years of unsuccessful attempts.
Some Greenlanders are worried about American companies and political efforts threatening their peaceful way of life.
President Trump has expressed interest in Greenland for its natural resources and potential strategic importance.
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Giorgia Meloni has often supported President Donald Trump when other European leaders have not. The article suggests that President Trump may be harming his relationship with Meloni.
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Giorgia Meloni has shown support for President Trump.
Other European leaders have refused similar opportunities to President Trump.
Meloni has gone out of her way to back President Trump.
The relationship between President Trump and Meloni may be weakening.
Maintaining good relations with Meloni could be important for President Trump.
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A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers was denied entry into both Turkey and Egypt within the same week. The ship was forced to change its route, now heading to other ports in Crete and Montenegro.
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The ship, Scarlet Lady, has 2,000 passengers, including Broadway performer Patti LuPone.
Turkey refused the ship entry because the cruise was organized by groups they said don’t match their moral values.
Egypt also denied the ship entry shortly afterward without giving a clear reason.
The cruise was originally planned to stop in Alexandria, Egypt, on a 10-day trip from Athens to Venice.
The cruise company Atlantis Events said this is the first time in 36 years they have had a ship denied entry.
Passengers were informed of the denial with a letter placed under their cabin doors.
The ship is now rerouted to dock in Chania, Crete, and then Montenegro.
Some tour leaders worry other countries might follow Turkey and Egypt’s example and ban LGBTQ+ cruises.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has caused 600 confirmed deaths among 1,759 cases since mid-May 2026. The outbreak is expanding, mainly affecting Ituri province, and is caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus, which currently has no approved vaccines or treatments.
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There have been 600 confirmed deaths and 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC since the outbreak started in mid-May 2026.
The case fatality rate is about 34%, meaning roughly one in three infected people have died.
Two deaths and 20 cases (with 17 recoveries) have been reported in neighboring Uganda.
The outbreak affects four provinces in northeastern DRC, with a focus on Ituri province.
The virus spreading is the Bundibugyo strain, for which no official vaccine or treatment exists yet.
Clinical trials began July 2 in the DRC testing two possible treatments: a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and an antiviral drug (remdesivir).
Fighting the outbreak is difficult due to population movement, armed conflicts, and weak health systems.
There are about 700 hospital beds in 22 treatment centers, with plans to add 300 more to handle patients.
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Eswatini has received 11 people deported from the United States under an agreement to host migrants who cannot return to their home countries. The government says these individuals will stay temporarily and have their rights protected according to Eswatini’s laws and international rules.
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Eswatini accepted a fourth group of deportees from the US, mostly from other African countries.
These migrants are called "third-country nationals" because they are not from either the US or Eswatini.
The deportees are expected to stay at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison during their time in Eswatini.
The agreement is part of a larger US crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Eswatini has also received similar groups from the US before, making it a key partner in this program in Africa.
Human rights groups and local civic organizations have criticized the arrangement for lack of transparency and legal concerns.
The deportees may be held in Eswatini for up to a year before returning to their home countries.
The Eswatini government defends the deal, saying it honors humanitarian values and respects the country’s laws.
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The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has restored Syria’s voting rights after Syria showed cooperation and agreed to destroy hidden chemical weapon stockpiles. This change comes after President Donald Trump removed Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, and reflects new efforts by Syria’s government to improve relations with the West.
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Syria’s voting rights in the OPCW were suspended five years ago due to repeated use of toxic gas.
The OPCW praised Syria’s constructive cooperation and willingness to declare and destroy chemical weapons.
Newly discovered chemical bombs and rockets from the Assad era were found at previously undeclared sites.
Plans were approved to destroy some chemical weapons near Damascus, including nerve agent materials.
Syria’s current president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, aims to rebuild Syria and eliminate remaining chemical weapons from the previous regime.
Syria joined the OPCW in 2013 after pressure over alleged poison gas attacks during Assad’s rule.
The OPCW suspects Syria had about 100 chemical weapons sites, but Assad’s government only admitted to 26 locations.
The U.S. recently removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, signaling a shift in U.S.-Syria relations.
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This summer features a variety of TV shows for all tastes, including Netflix’s reboot of "Little House on the Prairie" and the crime thriller "Lucky" starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Popular series like "Ted Lasso" return with new seasons, alongside shows like "GIGN," about an elite French police unit, and Will Ferrell’s new series "The Hawk."
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Netflix is rebooting the classic show "Little House on the Prairie."
"Lucky" is a new crime thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
"GIGN" is a French action series about an elite police force.
The popular comedy "Ted Lasso" is returning with a new season.
Will Ferrell stars in "The Hawk" as an older golf champion.
The article lists a diverse lineup of summer TV series.
Fans of different genres will find shows to enjoy this summer.
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Europe is experiencing very hot weather caused by heat domes, which shows that the European Union (EU) faces challenges in managing extreme heat. Despite declaring a climate emergency in 2019, the EU may not have done enough to protect people from the effects of these severe heatwaves.
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The European Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019.
Europe is currently facing record-breaking high temperatures caused by heat domes.
Heat domes are large areas of high pressure that trap hot air and raise temperatures dramatically.
Millions of Europeans are affected by the severe heat this summer.
The EU appears to lack short-term plans to help people endure extreme heat events.
The article includes viewpoints from members of the European Parliament.
Climate resilience means being able to handle and recover from severe climate events like heatwaves.
The EU’s climate challenges raise questions about its preparedness for a hotter future.
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