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A former rebel leader turned government official in Sudan has proposed a peace plan to end the ongoing civil war and move the country toward democracy. The plan calls for disarming non-state groups, holding discussions among key players, and addressing internal and external influences on the conflict.
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Malik Agar Ayyir, once a rebel leader, is now deputy chairman of Sudan’s transitional government.
He proposes that the government should regain full control over armed forces and dissolve other armed groups.
The plan aims to create agreement through dialogue about Sudan’s military role, the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), international involvement, and future governance.
The proposal builds on a 2020 peace deal but seeks to address new challenges since fighting resumed in 2023.
The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and displaced about 14 million people.
Various peace efforts, including plans by the UN and a coalition of countries, have failed or been rejected by involved parties.
Agar’s plan treats negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF as a separate issue from his broader peace proposal.
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President Donald Trump attended the NATO summit, arriving on a new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar. After the summit, he left using an older Air Force One plane. He said the new jet would travel to bases in Europe to be shown to people there.
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President Trump arrived at the NATO summit on a new Air Force One plane.
The new jet was a gift from Qatar.
After the summit, Trump departed using an older Air Force One plane.
Trump stated the new jet will fly to military bases in Europe.
The purpose is to show the new plane to people at those bases.
The NATO summit is a meeting of member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Air Force One is the official aircraft used by the President of the United States.
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The U.S. military carried out new strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said these attacks ended the ceasefire and warned of more military actions.
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Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global shipping.
The U.S. responded with a new round of military strikes targeting Iran.
President Donald Trump said the Iranian attacks ended the ceasefire between the two countries.
The U.S. military confirmed it conducted the strikes on Wednesday.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic location where much of the world’s oil passes through.
President Trump warned that more military actions could follow if Iran continues hostile acts.
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Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat and former Chicago mayor, said Israel should not expect unconditional aid from the United States anymore. He criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called for changes in the US-Israel relationship, highlighting concerns about Israeli policies in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Rahm Emanuel is planning to run for president in 2028.
He told Israel to expect less unconditional support from the US.
Emanuel criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for ignoring US concerns about Israeli settlements.
He said the US-Israel alliance needs a new approach.
Emanuel mentioned increased criticism of Israel among US Democrats and in Europe.
He pointed to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank as violating international law.
Emanuel supports sanctions against Israelis involved in violence against Palestinians or illegal settlements.
He called on Arab nations to help create a Palestinian governing authority and mentioned a "23-state solution."
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The United States military has launched new strikes on Iran following recent attacks, increasing tensions after a ceasefire agreement made in June. President Donald Trump directed the strikes to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key international waterway.
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The US military’s Central Command announced additional strikes on Iran to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attacks come after Iran’s air defenses responded to what they called "hostile targets" near several Iranian ports.
Both countries accuse each other of breaking a June ceasefire agreement aimed at ending fighting and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The main dispute concerns Iran’s interpretation of a ceasefire clause about safe passage for commercial ships through the strait.
Iran claims it controls arrangements for ship passage, while the US insists on free and open access for all vessels.
President Trump said the ceasefire is effectively over due to attacks from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on US military sites.
Trump warned that the US might reinstate a naval blockade on Iran and strike critical infrastructure like electricity and water plants.
He also mentioned the possibility of US forces taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island, which would likely involve ground troops.
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer a personalized revolver with live ammunition as a gift. The firearm remains in Turkey and will be disabled before returning to the UK because importing live guns is illegal.
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Keir Starmer received a revolver engraved with his name from President Erdogan during the NATO summit.
The revolver came with live ammunition, but the UK does not allow importing live firearms.
The gun will be decommissioned (made unable to fire) before being sent back to the UK.
The gift was part of a series of similar firearms given to leaders of other countries at the summit.
Starmer signed a defense agreement with Erdogan to improve intelligence sharing between the UK and Turkey.
Starmer said the NATO alliance is stronger and more united following the summit.
This was Keir Starmer’s last major international event before his announced resignation.
Downing Street has not shared any pictures of the revolver.
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A heatwave is spreading across the UK, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C (95°F) on Thursday and Friday. The heat will continue for about 10 days, affecting many areas and causing health and fire safety concerns.
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Temperatures reached 33.8°C at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
On Thursday, highs of 34°C to 35°C are expected mainly in southern and eastern England.
By Friday, the heat will move north and west, bringing temperatures in the low 30s to parts of Wales, Midlands, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.
This heatwave is the third of the year in the UK but will not break June’s highest temperature record of 37.7°C.
Heat health alerts (amber and yellow) are in place for parts of England and northern areas until July 12.
The heatwave could lead to health risks, especially for older people and those with health problems.
The National Fire Chiefs Council warns of increased wildfire risk and advises avoiding disposable barbecues in open areas.
The heatwave is expected to last at least through next week, with temperatures staying high before cooling after Sunday.
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A Venezuelan fashion designer changed his workshop’s work from making colorful dresses to making body bags after big earthquakes killed over 3,500 people. His team is helping with recovery efforts in one of the worst-hit areas of the country.
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The designer is from Venezuela.
He stopped making dresses and started making body bags.
The change happened after earthquakes caused many deaths.
More than 3,500 people died in the earthquakes.
The workshop supports recovery in one of the hardest-hit regions.
Their work helps manage the large number of bodies after the disaster.
The focus shifted from fashion to emergency response products.
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Nigeria’s government is investigating a fake agency that used false presidential appointment letters to get access to government money. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s 36 states plan to approve a police reform law that will let them create their own police forces.
Key Facts
A fake agency pretended to be authorized by the Nigerian president.
This agency used forged letters to access government funds.
The Nigerian government has launched an official investigation into this fraud.
Nigeria’s 36 states are preparing to approve a major police reform.
The reform will allow states to form and manage their own police forces.
The report also mentions fishing communities in Mauritania affected by climate change and overfishing.
Other news topics briefly referenced include U.S. military actions, Middle East events, and international soccer.
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An Iranian official warned Gulf countries that Iran has no limits in defending itself after President Trump threatened to launch a large attack on Iran. This message came after Iran attacked commercial ships, escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
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President Trump threatened a major attack on Iran in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships.
An Iranian official said Iran has “no red lines” about its defense, meaning no limits on its actions.
The warning was directed at Gulf states that support the U.S. against Iran.
Iran and the U.S. have ongoing conflicts involving military and economic tensions.
The recent threats increase tensions in the Gulf region, which is important for global oil shipping.
Both sides are signaling readiness to respond strongly to each other’s actions.
The situation raises concerns about potential escalation in the Middle East.
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The U.S. military carried out a second night of attacks against Iran to reduce Iran's ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes are a response to Iran attacking three commercial oil tankers earlier in the week.
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The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran late on Wednesday night.
This is the second consecutive night of U.S. attacks targeting Iran.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes aim to weaken Iran’s threat to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The attacks come after Iran attacked three commercial oil tankers earlier in the week.
CENTCOM shared information about the strikes on the social media platform X.
The situation indicates a breakdown in diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran.
The news is developing and further updates are expected.
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President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a NATO summit in Turkey. Trump announced that the U.S. would buy Ukrainian drones, signaling stronger support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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President Trump and President Zelensky met on the sidelines of a NATO summit held in Turkey.
The meeting marked an improvement in U.S.-Ukraine relations.
The U.S. decided to purchase drones made by Ukraine.
Ukraine has been involved in a conflict with Russia for more than four years.
The purchase of drones is part of increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s military efforts.
The meeting occurred while Ukraine is gaining ground in its war with Russia.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday during the NATO summit.
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The US military launched new air strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire with Iran is over and directed these strikes to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in this important waterway.
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The US carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets after Iran attacked three commercial ships.
The strikes target Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
President Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the new attacks and said they hold Iran responsible for recent aggression.
Iranian media reported explosions near Konarak and Chabahr and said their air defenses were responding near Bandar Abbas.
The US revoked a temporary sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to export oil following these incidents.
The US military is continuing operations to pressure Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Telstra, a major Australian telecommunications company, experienced a nationwide mobile network outage that affected mobile calls, emergency calls (triple zero), and some train services. Although the main outage has been fixed, a related issue still causes problems with emergency calls, and regional trains in Victoria remain disrupted.
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Telstra had a major mobile network outage that affected calls and trains across Australia.
Emergency calls to triple zero faced errors even after the main outage was fixed.
Telstra advised customers to wait for their phone to connect to another network or use a different phone to make emergency calls.
Over 300 welfare checks were made on people who tried to call triple zero during the outage.
NSW and Victoria train services, especially regional trains, faced cancellations and delays because of the outage.
Metro rail services in Sydney and Melbourne were not affected.
Telstra said the outage was caused by a software defect.
Commuters were advised to plan travel carefully and check service updates before traveling.
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The U.S. military conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz for the second day in a row. These strikes aim to stop Iran from attacking commercial ships in this important waterway.
Key Facts
The U.S. attacked Iranian coastal radars, anti-ship missile sites, and air defense systems.
The recent strikes cover a larger area than the previous day’s attacks.
The operations are directed by President Donald Trump.
The U.S. wants to protect commercial ships and their crews in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key international waterway used for global shipping.
U.S. Central Command issued a statement explaining the strikes’ goal to reduce Iranian threats.
These strikes respond to Iran’s recent attacks on commercial shipping in the area.
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Hannah Elizabeth Graham, an 18-year-old University of Virginia student, went missing in Charlottesville, Virginia on September 13, 2014. The local community, police, and media worked together to find her, sharing information and increasing efforts after her disappearance.
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Hannah Graham was a British-born college student living in Charlottesville, Virginia.
She disappeared on September 13, 2014, shortly after starting her second year at the University of Virginia.
Hannah was last seen on surveillance footage at a downtown Charlottesville mall, which is a popular area but not a main hangout spot for students.
She was active and well-liked, known for her athletic skills, especially as a softball team captain, and had a confident personality.
Her parents made public appeals for help finding her, emphasizing the fear parents feel when a child goes missing.
The local police chief pledged continued efforts to find her.
Media outlets like WTOP radio and "48 Hours" followed the story closely, using social media to share updates and gather attention.
Video and surveillance footage played a key role in tracking her last known movements.
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A French court has temporarily lifted the ban on Marine Le Pen running in the 2027 presidential election while her appeal is reviewed. Le Pen has stated she will not campaign if she must wear an electronic monitoring device.
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A French court suspended the effect of Marine Le Pen’s electoral ban.
This decision allows her to potentially run in the 2027 French presidential election.
The ban is still under legal appeal.
Marine Le Pen is a far-right political leader in France.
She said she will not campaign while wearing an electronic monitoring tag.
The ruling does not fully reverse her ban but pauses it temporarily.
The case relates to legal issues that had restricted her from running before.
The decision was reported by Al Jazeera and explained by journalist Reem Takieddine.
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Andrew Giuliani, leader of the White House’s World Cup team, defended President Trump’s efforts to ask FIFA to overturn a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun. The red card was issued by Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, who had been involved in a past match-fixing investigation, although he was never accused of wrongdoing.
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President Trump asked FIFA to lift the suspension of US player Folarin Balogun after a red card.
The red card was given by referee Raphael Claus during the US match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Claus was part of a 2024 Brazilian Senate investigation into match-fixing and referee assignments, but was not accused of any crime.
White House World Cup taskforce head Andrew Giuliani described the referee’s past as "highly suspicious."
Giuliani criticized the use of VAR (video assistant referee) slow-motion replays during the decision, saying it was used incorrectly.
The US team lost 4-1 to Belgium and was eliminated from the World Cup.
FIFA defended Claus, stating he has shown professionalism and integrity throughout his career.
The US government expressed a desire for fair play both in elections and sports events.
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The Artemis II astronauts visited their space capsule again at Kennedy Space Center three months after completing a historic trip around the moon. They set a new record for distance traveled in space and shared their excitement for upcoming Artemis missions, which plan to orbit the moon and eventually land astronauts there.
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Artemis II astronauts are Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
They traveled 252,756 miles (406,771 kilometers), the farthest distance humans have gone beyond the moon.
This was the first mission to the moon area in over 50 years.
The crew thanked the teams who supported their mission during their visit.
Artemis III, planned for next year, will practice docking maneuvers in orbit with lunar landers made by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Artemis IV, targeted by 2028, aims to land two astronauts on the moon.
Artemis II’s Christina Koch is the first woman to fly to the moon.
Jeremy Hansen will leave the Canadian Space Agency but remain involved with Artemis as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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President Donald Trump renewed his request for the United States to take control of Greenland, which is a partly self-governed territory of Denmark. People in Greenland said no and insisted they should decide their island’s future by themselves.
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Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Danish control.
President Trump called for the U.S. to gain control of Greenland for national security reasons.
The statement was made during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Greenlanders rejected the idea of U.S. control over their island.
Locals emphasized their right to decide Greenland’s future independently.
Greenland is located in the Arctic region, which has strategic value.
This is not the first time President Trump has expressed interest in Greenland.
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