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A man named Anthony Williams denies stabbing 10 people on a train traveling from Doncaster to London on November 1, 2025. He also denies additional attempted murder charges related to attacks in Peterborough and East London before the train incident. His trial will begin on October 26.
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Anthony Williams, 33, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court via video link from a hospital.
The train incident happened shortly after the train stopped at Peterborough.
Williams is charged with attempting to murder 10 people on the train near Huntingdon.
He faces further charges for attacks in Peterborough and East London on November 1 and the day before.
The total number of charges against him is 21.
Charges include possession of a bladed weapon, assaulting a police officer, and common assault.
The train service was diverted and stopped at Huntingdon where Williams was arrested.
His trial date is set for October 26, 2026.
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Iran is preparing to bury its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad after a week of large funeral ceremonies across Iran and Iraq. The burial follows attacks by the US and Israel that killed Khamenei and family members, leading to mass mourning and calls for revenge against US President Donald Trump.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed in US-Israel strikes on February 28.
Funeral ceremonies and processions took place in Iran and Iraq for a week before the burial.
Millions of people attended the processions, including over 2.3 million in the Iraqi city of Najaf.
Khamenei’s remains were paraded in Tehran, Qom, Karbala, Najaf, and finally arrived in Mashhad for burial.
The burial ceremony was delayed due to large crowds but took place despite US attacks on Iran’s railway.
Slogans calling for revenge against US President Donald Trump were chanted by mourners.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader and son of the late leader, has not appeared publicly since the strikes.
Khamenei wished to be buried near the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.
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The United States and Iran exchanged attacks on July 9, 2026, near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route in the Middle East. Although President Donald Trump says he is ready to continue fighting Iran, both countries seem reluctant to escalate to a full-scale war.
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The US and Iran traded military strikes for two days starting July 8, 2026.
The conflict centers around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil transport.
Explosions were reported in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, which are US allies in the Gulf region.
President Donald Trump expressed willingness to fight Iran if necessary.
Both the US and Iran appear concerned about avoiding a full-scale war.
Political risks may affect how far President Trump is willing to escalate the conflict.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran in the Middle East.
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The United States carried out a second night of air strikes on Iran, targeting military sites in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships. These strikes risk ending fragile peace talks between the two countries and have raised concerns about escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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The US attacked about 90 military targets in Iran on the second night of strikes.
The attacks followed Iranian assaults on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
At least 14 people, including one member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, were killed in the two days of strikes.
Iran has responded by targeting US military assets and infrastructure in nearby Gulf countries.
The US revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil linked to a prior memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped, with many sailors trapped due to the conflict.
President Donald Trump said the peace process with Iran might be over but left open the possibility of talks continuing.
The strikes occurred while Iran held the funeral for its late Supreme Leader, killed earlier in the conflict.
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Iran says at least 14 people have died in recent U.S. airstrikes amid rising conflict after Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Mashhad for burial, while President Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but threatened harsher strikes if attacks continue.
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Iran reported at least 14 deaths and 78 injuries from U.S. airstrikes over two days.
The strikes targeted locations including two bridges near Mashhad and killed nine members of Iran's armed forces.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Mashhad, with burial ceremonies ongoing.
Khamenei was killed by U.S. or Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, at the start of the conflict.
President Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal" but expressed doubt that Iran would keep any agreement.
Trump also warned the U.S. would respond with "much worse" strikes if Iran attacks ships again.
Iran recently attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
A 60-day ceasefire agreed in June appears to have ended, but President Trump has allowed peace talks to continue.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team shared details of a meeting with King Charles III's aide to a journalist from a newspaper they have sued before, then later denied leaking the information. The journalist says she was invited to a lunch by the couple's adviser and received the information there, but the Sussex team told another newspaper they were frustrated about the leak.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s team leaked details of a meeting with King Charles III's aide to journalist Charlotte Griffiths.
Griffiths works for The Mail on Sunday, a newspaper the couple has sued four times.
Photos of Harry and Meghan’s spokespeople meeting with the King’s aide appeared in July 2025.
The leak raised concerns about harming the chances of restoring family relations.
Griffiths says she was tipped off by the Sussex team at a lunch meeting in London.
Later, the Sussex team denied leaking the stories and said they were upset about the photos being published.
Charlotte Griffiths was involved in a recent court case with Harry about reporting practices.
Prince Harry has previously accused the palace of leaking negative stories about him and Meghan.
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Singer Bonnie Tyler, known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died at age 75 after illness-related complications in a Portugal hospital. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, who is related to Tyler's husband, led tributes to the singer, praising her talent and personality.
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Bonnie Tyler passed away unexpectedly at 75 years old in a hospital in Portugal.
She was being treated for an illness before her death.
Catherine Zeta-Jones, a Welsh actress, is related to Tyler’s husband and paid tribute on social media.
Tyler was famous for songs such as "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
Tyler was placed in an induced coma in May after emergency intestinal surgery.
Other artists like Sir Cliff Richard and Bryan Adams also expressed sorrow over her passing.
Tyler was considered a Welsh icon and was scheduled to perform in upcoming music festivals.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described her as one of Britain’s greatest recording artists.
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On July 14, 2016, a terrorist attack in Nice, France, killed 86 people when a truck drove into crowds celebrating Bastille Day. Ten years later, survivors and victims' families remember the event and share their stories, with some working to support victims and prevent future attacks.
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The attack happened on July 14, 2016, in Nice, France during Bastille Day celebrations.
A truck intentionally drove into crowds on the Promenade des Anglais, killing 86 people and injuring hundreds.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack.
Anne Murris lost her daughter Camille, who was 27 years old, in the attack.
Anne founded an association to support victims’ families and to keep the memory of those lost alive.
She organized memorial projects including a museum, exhibitions, school talks, and a tribute in the Himalayas.
Two men connected to the attack were sentenced to 18 years in prison for involvement.
Gilles Gamberi, a survivor, tried to stop the attacker and helped police by giving important information before the attacker was stopped.
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Cartel violence erupted in rural Mexico during the World Cup, with drones dropping bombs on communities despite warnings to the government. Mexican authorities focused security on major cities hosting the tournament, leaving other areas vulnerable to attacks and ongoing criminal violence.
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Cartel drones attacked the Guajes de Ayala communities in Guerrero early Wednesday morning.
Residents warned local police about the cartel presence before the attacks but received no help.
Mexico deployed 100,000 security forces mainly in World Cup host cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
Violence continued outside the main cities, including deadly clashes in Michoacan, Sinaloa, Veracruz, and Chiapas.
Five Mexican police officers were killed in Michoacan just before the World Cup started.
The government denies some reported attacks despite videos and eyewitness accounts from locals.
The World Cup matches in Mexico finished without major security problems in the host cities.
Security experts say focusing on the cities led to less protection for other communities, which experienced increased cartel violence.
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In France, many rivers are drying up because of long heatwaves. In June 2026, 16% of French rivers were dry, much more than the 6% in June 2025, causing urgent actions in some areas to protect fish.
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Prolonged heatwaves are causing severe drought in France.
16% of France’s rivers were dry in June 2026, compared to 6% in June 2025.
The drought is starting earlier than usual and is very strong this year.
Some regions have started emergency measures to save fish in their rivers.
The situation reflects broader issues linked to climate and weather changes.
The heatwaves are having serious effects on the natural water systems in the country.
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The United States has given Ukraine permission to build Patriot missile air defense systems. This move aims to help Ukraine protect itself against Russian missile attacks during the ongoing conflict.
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The U.S. issued a license for Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.
This decision was announced during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit.
Russian missile strikes on Ukraine recently caused multiple casualties.
Ukraine has been seeking advanced air defense technology to defend against attacks.
The Patriot missile system is a missile defense technology used to intercept enemy missiles.
The license represents a significant boost to Ukraine’s military capabilities amid the conflict.
The meeting occurred shortly before a fresh wave of Russian attacks on July 8, 2026.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions and military conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
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President Donald Trump posted videos showing U.S. strikes on Iranian military and port targets as retaliation for Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting Gulf countries that host U.S. military bases, raising tensions after a ceasefire and an agreement to ease conflict in the region had begun to take effect.
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President Trump shared videos of U.S. airstrikes against Iranian sites, calling them “retribution” for Iran’s earlier bombings of ships.
The U.S. strikes targeted about 90 Iranian military and port locations, including air defenses and missile storage.
Iran retaliated with attacks near Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, though no damage was reported in those Gulf countries.
The ceasefire and memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the U.S. and Iran started on June 17 aimed to reduce hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. accuses Iran of breaking the MoU by attacking commercial vessels, leading President Trump to declare the ceasefire “over.”
The Gulf region remains unstable as this conflict escalates during the funeral period for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Experts say the current agreement was fragile and may not prevent further clashes or market instability.
The situation risks entering a new, more dangerous phase of confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.
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A mother and her two daughters were found dead in their home near Bedford after police forced entry following days of no contact. Police are searching for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, also called Mark, who left the UK and is believed to be in Zimbabwe.
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The victims are Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and Nala, 5.
Police entered the house near Bedford on Monday after reports the family had not been seen for several days.
A family statement thanked people for their support but gave no further details about the deaths.
Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma (Mark), 45, left the UK via Heathrow Airport on Saturday with a British passport.
Police believe Mark Tshuma is now in Zimbabwe and have asked him to turn himself in.
Bedfordshire Police are working with national and international agencies to locate him.
An official investigation into the deaths is ongoing, and no funeral details have been confirmed.
Police described the harm caused as "unthinkable" and said the investigation crosses borders.
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On July 8, 2026, Russia banned diesel exports because attacks by Ukraine on its energy facilities caused fuel shortages inside Russia. Ukraine has also targeted ships to weaken the Russian economy and push for peace talks.
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Russia imposed a ban on exporting diesel fuel starting July 8, 2026.
The ban is a response to fuel supply problems caused by attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
Ukraine launched strikes against Russian energy sites and ships as part of a new military approach.
Ukraine’s strategy aims to increase economic pressure on Russia.
The conflict involves ongoing attacks that affect fuel availability in Russia.
Russia and Ukraine remain engaged in conflict affecting energy resources.
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Justin Baldoni spoke publicly for the first time in almost two years about his legal dispute with Blake Lively, which involved allegations related to their film It Ends With Us. The two reached a settlement, but Lively's legal team is seeking over $8 million in attorney fees, and Baldoni is preparing a court response.
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Justin Baldoni addressed the controversy in a video posted on Instagram with his wife, Emily Baldoni.
The dispute with Blake Lively began in late 2024 and led to a lengthy legal battle.
Baldoni and Lively settled the case two months before his statement.
Lively’s attorneys filed a request for over $8 million in legal fees and costs on June 30.
Baldoni’s response to the fee request is due in court by July 13.
Baldoni and his wife spoke about the pain and trauma the situation caused their family.
Both parties have different views on the settlement: Baldoni's lawyer called it a victory, while Lively's team said it preserved her rights and showed accountability.
The legal fight drew significant public and industry attention, affecting the film's promotion and reputation.
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The United States launched more military strikes on Iran on July 8, 2026, after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ended at a NATO summit. Iran said these strikes hit civilian targets like railway bridges and called them a serious war crime. Both countries want to avoid full-scale war but are also trying not to appear weak.
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The US carried out a second round of strikes against Iran on July 8, 2026.
President Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran at a NATO meeting.
Iran claimed the strikes damaged civilian infrastructure, including railway bridges.
Iran described the US attacks as a "gross war crime."
The US Central Command reported the strikes targeted Iranian military objectives.
Both the US and Iran want to avoid escalating into full-scale war.
Neither side wants to appear as the loser in this conflict.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
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A United Nations investigation found that Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), committed genocide in the city of el-Fasher. The RSF carried out mass killings, gang rapes, and blocked food supplies as part of a deliberate plan during their attack on the city.
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The RSF is a paramilitary group involved in Sudan’s conflict.
The UN Fact-Finding Mission reported systematic violence by the RSF in el-Fasher.
Evidence includes mass killings and gang rapes of civilians.
The RSF imposed a siege that caused starvation by blocking aid and attacking food sources.
Survivors described being raped near dead bodies of family members.
The RSF denies these accusations and calls them false.
Fighting is now spreading to another city, el-Obeid, where similar abuses may be happening.
The UN Human Rights Council is investigating abuses in el-Obeid due to warnings of a possible catastrophe.
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Australia and India signed a deal that lets Australia sell uranium to India. The uranium will be used only for peaceful reasons, such as generating energy and reducing India's use of fossil fuels.
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Australia will start selling uranium to India.
The deal was signed on July 9.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the deal.
The uranium is for peaceful purposes only.
India aims to use uranium to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
The agreement supports India’s energy goals and helps with cleaner power sources.
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Air raid sirens went off in Bahrain following US-led strikes on Iran. Gulf countries like Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain expressed they do not want to be involved in a war after these alerts.
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The US led military strikes targeting Iran overnight.
Air raid sirens were heard in Bahrain as a result.
Similar alerts sounded in Gulf states including Qatar and Kuwait.
These Gulf countries stated they want to avoid becoming part of any conflict.
The situation caused tension and concern in the region.
The Gulf states emphasized their wish to stay out of the fighting.
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Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain, described the Dunblane school shooting as "one murder" during a podcast, referring to the UK handgun ban. This caused criticism from Scottish politicians, who said his comment ignored the fact that 16 children and a teacher were killed in the 1996 tragedy.
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Rupert Lowe called the Dunblane massacre "one murder" on the Joe Rogan podcast.
The Dunblane shooting in 1996 killed 16 children and their teacher.
The shooting led to the UK banning most private handgun ownership, known as the Snowdrop campaign.
Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr said Lowe's words were "insensitive" and "diminished" the tragedy.
Local MSP Keith Brown called Lowe's remarks "beyond despicable" and praised the handgun ban legacy.
Lowe said his father's pistols were taken away after the shooting and spoke about needing radical change in society.
Lowe founded Restore Britain after suspension from Reform UK over alleged threats.
Crown Prosecution Service said there was insufficient evidence for charges against Lowe.
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