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Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh pop singer famous for the 1980s hit songs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at the age of 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a vocal cord operation and an accidental scream.
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Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in south Wales in 1951.
Her unique voice was a result of a throat operation in 1977 followed by a loud scream.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was released in 1983 and nominated for a Grammy Award.
The song has been streamed over one billion times and featured in movies, TV shows, and ads.
She also released other hits, including "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It's a Heartache."
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and they remained together without children.
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
In 2022, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for her contribution to music.
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Neil is a one-tonne southern elephant seal that has been visiting a coastal town in southern Tasmania. After spending weeks on land causing traffic disruptions, he has now gone back to the sea, which is normal for his species.
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Neil is a five-year-old southern elephant seal weighing about one tonne.
He visits the same beach spot in Tasmania twice a year to rest and shed his old skin (called moulting).
Neil’s visits attracted many visitors and caused traffic jams in the small town.
Wildlife officials said Neil returned to the sea as expected and may return soon or move to nearby areas.
Neil was tracked by a satellite device in 2023, but it fell off during his moulting.
He normally travels over 1,600 km from Tasmania while hunting for food.
Neil was born in Tasmania, where wild elephant seal colonies were wiped out in the 1800s.
Authorities warned people to keep a safe distance from Neil for everyone’s safety and said euthanasia would only be considered as a last option.
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Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died at age 75. She became known for her distinctive husky voice, which changed after a medical operation, and her songs have been widely used in films, TV, and advertisements.
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Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in 1951 in south Wales.
Her husky singing voice resulted from an accident after vocal cord surgery in 1977.
She rose to fame in the 1980s with hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero."
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" was nominated for a Grammy Award and has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify.
Tyler worked with American songwriter Jim Steinman, who composed many of her most famous songs.
Her music has appeared in movies such as "Old School" and TV shows like "Glee" and "Grey’s Anatomy."
She represented Britain in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest and received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2022.
Tyler married Robert Sullivan in 1973 and had no children.
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President Donald Trump has authorized new bombings on Iran, with the US military striking 170 Iranian targets over 48 hours. The recent attacks follow Iranian actions against commercial ships and rising tensions due to a failed US-Iran agreement that lacked trust and compliance from both sides.
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The US military struck 170 Iranian targets in the past two days.
President Trump said the US-Iran agreement is “over” and called Iran’s leaders “evil, sick people.”
Iran attacked commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, triggering US military action.
President Trump warned on social media that further attacks by Iran would be met with worse consequences.
The US-Iran memorandum aimed to reduce conflict by managing shipping routes and lifting US sanctions in exchange for peace steps.
The agreement failed because neither side trusted the other to keep promises, especially on sanctions and military actions.
Iran criticizes the US for not fully lifting sanctions and continuing support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
Diplomatic efforts have faltered for decades due to repeated sanctions and mistrust between Washington and Tehran.
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer famous for 1980s hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart," has died at age 75 in Portugal due to an illness she was being treated for. She had recently undergone emergency intestinal surgery and was in intensive care.
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Bonnie Tyler was a Welsh singer known for her husky voice and 1980s hits.
She died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after an illness.
In May, she had emergency intestinal surgery near Faro, Portugal.
She was put into an induced coma but was later taken out while remaining very unwell.
Her biggest hit was "Total Eclipse of the Heart," which reached No.1 in the US and UK.
Other popular songs include "Holding Out for a Hero" and "It’s a Heartache."
She was born Gaynor Hopkins near Swansea and began singing in local clubs.
After vocal cord surgery, her voice became huskier, contributing to her unique style.
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The Office for National Statistics has shared the most popular baby names for boys and girls born in England and Wales in 2025. Olivia remains the top girls' name, while Muhammad stays the most popular boys' name.
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Olivia was the most popular girls' name for the fourth year in a row.
Lily moved up to second place for girls, with Amelia dropping to third.
Muhammad was the top boys' name for the third year running.
Noah is the second most popular boys' name, and Leo is third.
New entries in the top girls' names include Isabella, Eliana, Gracie, Alba, and Lilah.
New boys' names in the top 100 include Carter, Ruben, Stanley, and Vincent.
Some names fell out of the top 100, like Ellie, Amelie, Jessica for girls, and Grayson, Brody, Bodhi for boys.
The list is based on birth registrations from 2025 in England and Wales.
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Since the ceasefire on October 10, 2025, about 1,050 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with nearly 28% being children. This means Israel has killed on average one child per day in Gaza. The situation is worsened by media restrictions, and many survivors, especially children, face severe injuries and challenges.
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Since the ceasefire started on October 10, 2025, around 1,050 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.
About 28% of these deaths are children, averaging one child killed every day.
Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per population in the world.
Media restrictions by Israeli authorities limit the reporting on the situation in Gaza.
Survivors of the conflict face long-term health and recovery challenges.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to allow Ukraine to make Patriot missiles, but this is a complex and lengthy process.
Russia receives 25-40% of its artillery ammunition from North Korea and recruits fighters from other countries like Egypt.
The war has also affected wildlife in the Chornobyl area, changing animal behavior significantly.
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer known for her husky voice and the 1980s hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died aged 75 after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. She had a 50-year music career, released several popular songs, received awards including an MBE, and remained active until recently.
Key Facts
Bonnie Tyler was born Gaynor Hopkins in Wales and grew up loving music.
She was discovered by talent scout Roger Bell in a Swansea club.
Her first single, "Lost in France," came out in 1977.
"Total Eclipse of the Heart," released five years later, became a global hit.
The song was originally eight minutes long, but the radio version was shorter.
She received three Grammy nominations for vocals.
Tyler represented the UK in Eurovision 2013.
In 2022, she was awarded an MBE by Prince William for her contributions to music.
Her most famous song has over a billion streams on Spotify and 1.3 billion views on YouTube.
Tyler passed away after emergency surgery and a period in intensive care.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged military attacks again, damaging a recent ceasefire agreement. Both sides targeted military sites, and casualties were reported as tensions rose around the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global shipping.
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The U.S. targeted about 90 military sites in Iran, including storage for missiles and drones.
Iran responded by attacking facilities used by U.S. forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was “over.”
Attacks have damaged key infrastructure, causing some transport disruptions in Iran, including railway service suspension.
At least 14 people have died and dozens more were injured over the past two days due to the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic shipping route that both sides agreed to reopen under a recent ceasefire deal.
The ceasefire agreement was mediated by Pakistan and Qatar and aimed to start talks on bigger issues like Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite the attacks, Trump mentioned Iran had reached out wanting to negotiate a deal.
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Last June was the hottest June ever recorded in Western Europe, with temperatures over 3 degrees Celsius above recent averages, according to the European Union’s climate monitoring service. A strong heatwave caused very high temperatures, dry conditions, and wildfires, affecting millions of people across the continent.
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Western Europe’s average temperature in June was 20.74°C (69.33°F), over 3°C above the 1991-2020 average.
The heatwave created a “heat dome,” a high-pressure system trapping heat like a lid on a pot.
More than 410 million Europeans experienced temperatures above 35°C (95°F) during the heatwave.
Thousands of deaths were linked to the heatwave, mostly in France, Spain, and Belgium.
High humidity made nights warm, reducing relief from the heat.
The Mediterranean Sea reached record-high water temperatures, harming marine ecosystems.
Dry weather increased drought risks in Eastern Europe and caused wildfires in southern Europe.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service gathers data from satellites and weather stations to monitor these changes.
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Prince Harry's visit to the UK was meant to support the Invictus Games and possibly reconnect with King Charles III. However, three major problems, including not receiving police protection, have overshadowed the trip and made relationships tense.
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Prince Harry planned to bring his children, Archie and Lilibet, to meet King Charles III for the first time in four years.
The visit was connected to the Invictus Games, a sports event for military veterans.
The UK Home Office decided not to provide police protection for Harry during the visit.
Without police protection, Harry questioned the safety of bringing his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children.
King Charles offered Harry a royal residence to stay in but could not influence the protection decision because it is a government matter.
Some in Harry’s team suspected palace aides influenced decisions about security, causing mistrust.
The Police protection decisions involve a committee called RAVEC, which includes senior royal aides.
The issues shifted the story from positive family reunion plans to disputes and suspicion.
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Russia has threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine during its ongoing war. Russian forces face heavy losses and attacks deep inside Russia, raising concerns that President Putin might consider using nuclear weapons to change the course of the conflict.
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Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev suggested using tactical nuclear weapons on Ukraine in June 2023.
Russia participated in nuclear exercises just before invading Ukraine in February 2022, signaling possible nuclear threats.
President Putin warned of severe consequences on the first day of the invasion.
Ukraine has conducted drone strikes on targets deep inside Russia, including near Moscow and in Crimea.
Russia is experiencing energy shortages due to attacks on its refineries and energy facilities.
Russian troops suffer high casualties with very short life expectancy for new recruits.
Analysts warn Russia’s regime could collapse under military and economic pressure.
Some experts believe Russia may use nuclear weapons to try to win the war as a last option.
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Scientists at Tufts University have found specific immune molecules that appear early in Lyme disease infections and may help doctors diagnose the disease sooner. These molecules could also help identify patients who have ongoing symptoms after treatment, potentially improving testing and care for Lyme disease.
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Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi.
Current tests find antibodies that take weeks to appear and can stay long after infection is gone, making diagnosis difficult.
Researchers discovered antibodies against certain fats (lipids) that show up earlier in infection.
Three lipid-related antibodies were found at higher levels during Lyme infection; two of these (αPA and αPS) appeared even before standard tests turned positive.
Elevated αPS antibody levels were linked to patients with lasting symptoms after treatment.
These antibodies are less likely to be found in other diseases that mimic Lyme symptoms.
The study used blood samples from 199 Lyme disease patients and compared them to healthy volunteers and individuals with similar diseases.
More research is needed before these findings can be turned into a new test for Lyme disease.
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A three-month-old Palestinian baby named Ahmad Zaid died after Israeli soldiers blocked an ambulance route near Deir Ammar refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. His family was unable to get emergency medical help because a military gate was closed, forcing them to take a longer route that delayed treatment.
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Ahmad Zaid was three months old and lived in Deir Ammar refugee camp near Ramallah.
On the day of the incident, Ahmad became unresponsive and needed urgent medical care.
An ambulance was called, but a locked Israeli military gate blocked the direct route to Ramallah hospital.
Soldiers refused to open the gate even after Ahmad’s father pleaded and carried the baby toward them.
Soldiers fired tear gas and stun grenades to push the family away when they tried to cross on foot.
The family had to use longer, difficult roads, and Ahmad was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.
The gate has been closed indefinitely since late February and isolates about 18,000 Palestinians from essential services.
The World Health Organization reported many incidents where healthcare was delayed or blocked in the West Bank in 2025.
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South Sudan became the newest country in the world in 2011 when almost all voters chose to leave Sudan. Fifteen years later, the country still faces many problems like poverty, violence, and political struggles, and many promises made at independence have not been met.
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South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in July 2011 after a 99% vote in favor.
The country is very poor, with 82% of people living below the poverty line.
Oil makes up about 90% of the government’s income, but the economy depends on pipelines going through Sudan.
There has been no national election since independence, and the next one is planned for late 2026.
South Sudan is governed by a transitional unity government formed under a 2018 peace deal, but fighting continues in several states.
Key political groups include the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO).
President Salva Kiir has been in power since independence, backed mainly by the Dinka ethnic group.
Vice President Riek Machar leads the SPLM-IO and is supported by many in the Nuer ethnic group.
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Andy Burnham, soon to become Labour leader in the UK, has called for more openness and public discussion about defence spending. He emphasizes the need for better transparency, stronger national security, support for British industry, and closer defence ties with European countries.
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Andy Burnham will become Labour leader and is expected to be elected unopposed.
Burnham promises not to use party rules to stop debate among Labour MPs.
He wants more open public discussion and detailed updates on defence spending projects.
Burnham supports maintaining Jonathan Powell as national security adviser.
Defence spending should focus on boosting economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting British businesses.
He stresses the need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and build partnerships with allies.
National security will be Burnham’s top priority if he becomes prime minister.
Burnham aims for a closer defence relationship with European countries.
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Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers on fire in the Sea of Azov, worsening fuel shortages in Russia. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump met with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy and announced the U.S. will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems.
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Ukrainian drones hit an oil depot in Tver, western Russia, causing a fire.
Oil reservoirs were set ablaze by drones in Vyazniki, Stavropol region, leading to evacuations near the site.
Two oil tankers in the Sea of Azov were set on fire by Ukrainian drones; crews were evacuated.
These strikes are part of Ukraine’s effort to cut fuel supplies to Crimea, controlled by Russia.
Russia claims it shot down 73 Ukrainian drones between Wednesday night and early Thursday.
Ukraine says Russia attacked with 94 drones and 2 ballistic missiles, damaging 13 locations despite some interceptions.
President Trump promised to license Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems to help defend against Russian missile attacks.
Trump and Zelenskyy had a positive meeting at the NATO summit, with Trump praising Zelenskyy’s efforts toward ending the war.
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Many parts of Europe, including the UK, are experiencing a strong heatwave with very high temperatures. Barcelona recorded its highest temperature in 112 years at 40.7°C, while the UK government warns people, especially the elderly, to be careful and energy systems prepare for higher power use.
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Barcelona reached 40.7°C, the hottest temperature recorded there in 112 years.
Some areas in Spain saw temperatures as high as 44°C.
Large parts of France have extreme heat warnings, with temperatures up to 38°C.
Northern Italy cities like Florence and Bologna expect temperatures around 36°C.
The UK is under amber heat-health alerts in several regions until Sunday night.
UK health officials advise checking on elderly and vulnerable people during the heatwave.
The UK Met Office predicts the hottest days for this week are Thursday and Friday, with temperatures up to 36°C.
The UK energy operator warned about possible power supply issues due to increased use of fans and air conditioners.
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Heavy rains and flooding from typhoon Maysak caused snake breeding farms in southern China to flood, leading to hundreds of venomous snakes, including cobras, escaping into nearby areas. Local officials warned residents about snakebites, increased medical supplies, and launched rescue and treatment efforts amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
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Flooding in Hengzhou, Guangxi caused snake farms to overflow, releasing many snakes such as cobras, king ratsnakes, and water snakes.
A local man was bitten by a cobra while cleaning debris and was treated in a hospital.
At least six people have died in Guangxi flooding, with 50,000 evacuated and several reported missing.
Severe weather in other parts of China caused 38 deaths, including a landslide in Gansu and storms in Hubei.
President Xi Jinping ordered full rescue efforts to support affected areas.
Authorities increased anti-venom supplies and set up fast-track treatments for snakebite victims at Hengzhou People’s Hospital.
Emergency guidance advised residents to avoid handling snakes and be cautious in homes and public spaces.
Rescue workers and medical experts were deployed, and extra medical stations were opened in the flood-hit zone.
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Iran is burying its longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in an attack. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, now leads the country with a collective leadership, including the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, shaping a new version of Iran’s ruling system.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for 37 years, was killed in an attack.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, is the new Supreme Leader but has not been publicly seen since the attack.
A collective leadership, including political groups and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), shares power in Iran.
Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to maintain strong control and enforce key rules without formally sharing much power.
Past leader Khamenei allowed some reformist political participation; the new leader seems stricter with limits.
The U.S. has interfered in Iran’s domestic affairs, complicating efforts to build national consensus.
Public opinion in Iran matters, but the government uses security forces to control protests and dissent.
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