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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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This article discusses why so many people are very interested in Taylor Swift’s wedding, comparing it to other celebrity weddings and trends in marriage. It also notes that many Americans today are single, and fewer people are getting married than in the past.
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Taylor Swift’s wedding is reported to have cost around $50 million, attracting huge public interest.
People have been buying random trash near Madison Square Garden, wrongly thinking it is related to the wedding.
Other celebrity weddings, like Dua Lipa’s and JWoww’s, received much less public attention.
Taylor Swift is the highest-earning pop star in history with millions of fans.
A 2023 Pew Research Center survey showed that 111 million American adults are single, up from 70 million in 1990.
The marriage rate in the U.S. reached its lowest point in 140 years in 2019.
Economic challenges and changing social attitudes have made marriage less common and less appealing to many people today.
More women choose to stay single due to a belief that suitable partners are hard to find and a preference for personal freedom.
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The article reviews notable global and political figures, assessing changes in their influence or reputation. It highlights recent events involving President Donald Trump, Turkey's President Erdoğan, an Iranian commander, and other public leaders and figures.
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At a NATO summit, President Trump called Turkey's Erdoğan "a very strong leader" after Erdoğan helped guide him to a photo opportunity.
Turkey's request to regain access to F-35 fighter jets, cut off in 2019, received no firm commitment, only a statement that it would be considered.
Iranian IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi appeared publicly for the first time since February at a funeral near Iran’s Supreme Leader's coffin.
Microsoft's Xbox chief Asha Sharma cut 3,200 jobs and took direct control of Candy Crush and Minecraft, criticizing past strategies for low profits.
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens traded Jaylen Brown, a top-performing young player, for Paul George, who has recently faced injuries and suspension.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is starring in a feature film despite protests from human actors against using AI for roles.
The U.S. Treasury confirmed no plans to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, but Congress will consider a $250 bill featuring President Trump for the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Iran buried its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad after a week of funeral events across Iran and Iraq. Khamenei’s son and new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public due to injuries from the attack that killed his father, while tensions between Iran and the United States have increased.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, 2026, in an attack.
His burial took place at Iran’s holiest shrine, the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad.
Funeral processions and rallies were held for a week in various Iranian and Iraqi cities, attracting large crowds.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei’s son and successor, was injured in the same attack and has not appeared publicly since.
The funeral events included chants and slogans calling for revenge against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s clerical leaders organized the ceremonies to show the power and ideology of the Islamic Republic.
The death of Khamenei has intensified conflict and hostility between Iran and the United States.
Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly recovering but remains hidden due to security concerns and his health.
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China launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the South Pacific, showing its growing nuclear weapons power. This test was seen as a message mainly directed at the United States and raised concerns among Pacific island nations about military tensions in their region.
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China tested a long-range ballistic missile launched from a nuclear-powered submarine on July 6, 2026.
The missile test demonstrated China’s sea-based nuclear weapons ability, part of its “nuclear triad” (land, sea, and air-based nuclear forces).
Experts say this shows China’s second-strike capability, meaning China can respond even after a nuclear attack.
The test occurred two years after a similar missile launch by China in international Pacific waters.
Small Pacific island countries criticized the launch, as the region has a history of suffering from nuclear tests by foreign powers.
China stated the launch was part of regular military exercises and may continue similar tests in the future.
China is building nuclear-powered submarines faster than the United States in recent years.
The South Pacific waters where the missile was launched are strategic and protected by treaties banning nuclear testing.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in 600 deaths, with new suspected cases appearing in areas that had not reported the disease before. The current outbreak is caused by a rare virus strain without an approved vaccine or treatment, and efforts to control it face challenges like conflict and attacks on health centers.
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The Ebola death toll in Congo has reached 600.
There are now 1,759 confirmed Ebola cases in the country.
Two new suspected cases appeared in Kisangani, Tshopo province, a previously unaffected area.
One suspected case is linked to the initial outbreak zone in Ituri province, while the other has no known connection to affected areas.
The outbreak started officially being reported on May 15, after weeks of undetected transmission.
The virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine or treatment yet.
Clinical trials for potential treatments began recently.
Response efforts are hindered by lack of funds, violence against health centers, and ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer famous for her hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal. She was treated for an illness and had emergency intestinal surgery earlier this year before passing away unexpectedly.
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Bonnie Tyler was known for her distinct husky voice and the 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
The song reached number one for four weeks and has over 1 billion streams and video views.
Tyler was hospitalized in May 2024 in Faro, Portugal, for emergency intestinal surgery and placed in an induced coma.
She died unexpectedly in the hospital while being treated for her illness.
Tyler was nominated for three Grammy Awards and represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 19th.
In 2023, she was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her contributions to music.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" has remained popular across generations and has been covered by various artists.
Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and developed her musical passion inspired by artists like Janis Joplin and Tina Turner.
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Australia and India have signed a new agreement allowing Australia to export uranium to India for use in nuclear energy. The deal aims to support India’s clean energy goals and will follow international safety rules to ensure the uranium is used only for peaceful purposes.
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Australia will export uranium to India to help India increase its nuclear energy production.
The uranium exports are meant only for peaceful uses, not for making weapons.
The deal is protected by rules from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which monitors nuclear materials.
India wants to reach 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
Australia holds about 28% of the world’s uranium reserves and wants to trade more with countries other than China.
India and Australia first made a nuclear cooperation agreement in 2014 but exported little uranium until now due to security concerns.
The leaders also agreed to work together on defense, critical minerals, and space projects, including a space tracking station on Australian territory.
India is Australia’s fifth largest trading partner, with almost 38 billion US dollars in trade during 2024-2025.
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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer famous for her hit song "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75. She passed away unexpectedly in a hospital in Portugal, where she was being treated for an illness.
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Bonnie Tyler was known for her powerful voice and the 1983 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart."
She died at 75 in Portugal during treatment for an illness.
Tyler was hospitalized in May for emergency intestinal surgery and was placed in an induced coma.
Her family announced her death on her official website.
She received three Grammy nominations and represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
Queen Elizabeth II awarded her an MBE honor in 2023 for her contributions to music.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" has been streamed over 1 billion times and gained renewed popularity during solar eclipses.
Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and overcame early challenges, including throat surgery that gave her voice its unique sound.
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Bonnie Tyler, the singer famous for songs like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," died on Wednesday. Her family and team announced her death, and more details are expected to come.
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Bonnie Tyler was a singer known internationally.
Her most famous songs include "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
She died on a Wednesday.
Her family and team publicly confirmed her death.
Further updates about her passing may be provided.
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