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The United States and Iran have recently exchanged military strikes, with the US targeting over 80 sites in Iran and Iran responding by attacking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire is likely ended and warned of more attacks, while experts say peace talks may still continue despite the tensions.
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The US and Iran exchanged attacks following new hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US targeted more than 80 locations in Iran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is "over."
Trump also threatened additional strong military action against Iran.
These comments were made during the NATO summit in Türkiye.
Experts believe peace negotiations might continue despite these conflicts.
The news was discussed in a BBC Newscast episode with presenters and analysts.
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The NATO summit in Ankara focused on increasing support for Ukraine and boosting defense budgets amid tensions involving Iran and Russia. The alliance pledged 70 billion euros for Ukraine and agreed to raise military spending, while President Trump announced the end of the U.S. agreement with Iran and emphasized the need for strong responses to Iranian actions.
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NATO pledged 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in support for Ukraine.
NATO leaders agreed to increase defense budgets and invest in advanced military technology.
Only five of NATO's 32 members are currently on track to meet defense spending targets by 2026.
President Trump declared that the U.S. memorandum of understanding with Iran is “over” after recent strikes.
NATO called on Iran to respect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and prevent nuclear weapon development.
The summit addressed concerns over Russia’s military power and European security.
Host President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the meetings “historic.”
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Tensions remain very high between Iran and the United States after the recent funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and harsh remarks by President Donald Trump. Military clashes and political disagreements are ongoing, with both sides accusing each other and no clear path to peace talks.
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Iran views the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a heroic religious figure and compares President Trump to a historical tyrant.
President Trump called Iranians “garbage” and other insults during a NATO summit in Turkey.
Recent fighting occurred in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping.
Iran’s military seems to have more control over decisions than its diplomats in the current conflict.
A 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed to ease tensions but is now at risk of collapse.
Iran opposes US and Omani efforts to create a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Experts warn the situation could escalate into a wider war over control of the strait.
Economic sanctions and political pressure continue to worsen relations between the two countries.
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Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in contact with US President Donald Trump after leaving his role as UK prime minister. They built a working relationship while Starmer was in office, despite some public disagreements over issues like military bases and trade.
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Sir Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump had a mostly positive working relationship during Starmer’s time as prime minister.
Trump criticized Starmer publicly on several occasions, including saying Starmer was "no Winston Churchill."
Starmer said Trump wished him well as he prepares to leave Downing Street, and they plan to keep in touch.
At the NATO summit in Ankara, Starmer received a personalized gun with live ammunition as a gift from Turkey, which will be decommissioned by British officials.
Starmer emphasized the importance of a strong UK-US alliance and good personal relations between their leaders.
Starmer resigned as Labour leader last month and is stepping down as prime minister, with Andy Burnham as the likely successor.
Starmer and Trump first met in September 2024 before Trump won the 2024 US election.
The two leaders had disagreements over issues like UK military base use in strikes on Iran and trade disputes over Greenland and the Chagos Islands.
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France is facing its third heatwave in two months, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in Bordeaux. Residents in the new eco-friendly neighborhood of Brazza say their modern apartments become extremely hot inside, causing discomfort.
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France is experiencing a third heatwave within two months.
Temperatures in Bordeaux reached 40 degrees Celsius this week.
The Brazza neighborhood is a new eco-district with modern apartment blocks.
Despite being built to the latest standards, apartments in Brazza heat up like ovens during the heatwave.
Residents are frustrated by the indoor heat in these new homes.
The article was reported by France 24 journalist Emerald Maxwell.
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President Donald Trump displayed mixed messages during the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey. He criticized western allies for low defence spending and not helping the US against Iran but later praised Nato unity and offered support to Ukraine. The summit ended with a commitment to Nato’s mutual defence rule but no new date for the next meeting.
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President Trump called Iran’s leadership "scum" and demanded control of Greenland early in the summit.
In a later private meeting, Trump stopped criticizing allies and said the US wants to remain with Nato.
He offered Ukraine the chance to make Patriot air defence missiles.
Trump praised Turkey’s President Erdoğan, spoke about the US economy, and mentioned being "No 1 on TikTok."
Nato leaders signed a final declaration reaffirming Article 5, which says an attack on one member is an attack on all.
No date was set for the next Nato summit, which is planned to take place in Albania.
Trump expressed anger that Nato members, except the UK, did not let the US use their airbases to attack Iran.
Denmark’s Prime Minister confirmed Greenland is not for sale, responding to Trump’s claim of its importance to the US.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy will grow more slowly in the coming years. It expects growth to fall from 3.5% in 2025 to 3% in 2026, then rise slightly to 3.4% in 2027.
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The IMF released an update on the global economy in July.
Global economic growth is expected to slow down in 2026.
Growth will fall from 3.5% in 2025 to 3% in 2026.
The growth rate is expected to increase again to 3.4% in 2027.
The report is part of the IMF’s World Economic Outlook.
The slowdown indicates challenges for the global economy over the next few years.
The IMF is a global organization that monitors and advises on the world economy.
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People in Guangxi province, China, are cleaning up their homes after heavy rain caused a nearby reservoir to overflow. The flooding killed six people and forced at least 130,000 to leave their homes.
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A reservoir in Guangxi province burst its banks due to heavy rain.
Flooding affected many homes in the area.
Six people died because of the flood.
At least 130,000 people were evacuated to safer places.
Residents and volunteers are working together to clean up the damage.
The event followed a period of very heavy rainfall in the region.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will give Ukraine permission to make Patriot air defense systems. This will help Ukraine defend itself against Russian missile attacks during the ongoing war.
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The U.S. will license Ukraine to produce Patriot missile defense systems.
Patriot systems are used to detect and destroy enemy missiles.
The announcement aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks.
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for five years.
This move represents a significant increase in military support for Ukraine.
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Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Nato member countries are united. However, questions arose because President Donald Trump continues to criticize the alliance. This happened during a Nato meeting in Turkey where leaders talked about conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Nato member countries are united.
The BBC's Frank Gardner questioned the unity of Nato because of ongoing criticism from President Donald Trump.
President Trump has made negative remarks about Nato, referred to as "verbal grenades."
The Nato conference took place in Turkey.
World leaders discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine during the meeting.
They also talked about conflicts in the Middle East.
The issue of Nato’s unity was a key topic at the conference.
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President Donald Trump said he will stop all trade with Spain because of disagreements over Spain's defense spending and its lack of support for the U.S. in the war against Iran. He made this statement while arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey.
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President Trump threatened to end all trade with Spain.
The disagreement is about Spain’s defense spending for NATO.
Spain has not supported the U.S. in the Iran war, according to Trump.
The statement was made at a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
President Trump called Spain "a wasted cause."
The issue reflects tensions between the U.S. and some European NATO members.
This dispute involves military contributions and alliance responsibilities.
NATO is a military alliance of mainly North American and European countries.
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President Donald Trump announced that the US may take control of Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export center, after declaring an end to a temporary ceasefire and warning of more strikes. Kharg Island is key to Iran’s oil exports, handling about 90% of its crude oil shipments, and any disruption there would impact global oil supplies.
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Kharg Island is located about 55 kilometers off Iran’s coast in the Persian Gulf.
The island is about 8 km long and 4-5 km wide and allows large oil tankers to dock.
Around 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports pass through Kharg Island, about 950 million barrels annually.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) controls access to the island tightly.
Trump has warned of seizing Kharg Island and confirmed US strikes on Iranian boats near the area.
The US has so far avoided destroying the island’s oil infrastructure but has threatened to reconsider if Iran interferes with shipping.
Disrupting Kharg Island’s oil exports would heavily affect Iran’s oil revenue and could reduce global oil supplies.
Kharg Island was targeted during the 1980 Iran-Iraq war to cut off Iran’s oil income.
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Over a million people gathered in Najaf, Iraq, for the funeral procession of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Many attendees said their presence was motivated by anger over the ongoing war in Gaza.
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The funeral procession took place in Najaf, a city in Iraq.
More than one million people attended the event.
The funeral was for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Many mourners linked their attendance to the war in Gaza.
The large crowd showed strong feelings about the conflict in Gaza.
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President Donald Trump announced he will remove Syria from the U.S. State Department’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism for the first time since 1979. This decision follows Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who recently unified Syria after leading rebel groups and was previously linked to al-Qaeda.
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Syria has been on the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list since 1979.
President Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a NATO summit in Turkey.
Al-Sharaa once led an al-Qaeda affiliate and had a $10 million bounty on him.
Al-Sharaa led a coalition to remove former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in late 2024.
The U.S. plans to remove Syria from the terrorism list to help Syria rejoin the global financial system.
Repealing the designation could allow Syria to receive foreign assistance and investment.
Congress repealed sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Act, signed by Trump in 2025.
Some U.S. lawmakers want Syria to improve rights for women and minorities before full normalization.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missile interceptors. This move responds to Ukraine's request for help in building these defense missiles.
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President Trump made the announcement on a Wednesday.
Ukraine has requested the right to build Patriot missiles.
The U.S. will grant a production license to Ukraine.
Patriot missiles are used for defense, specifically to intercept threats.
This decision supports Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
The announcement was reported by CBS News.
National security analyst Aaron MacLean provided further analysis.
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New video footage shows the ship Quest, the last ship of explorer Ernest Shackleton. Scientists took the footage during an expedition to the shipwreck off Newfoundland where Shackleton died in 1922.
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The ship Quest belonged to Ernest Shackleton, a famous Antarctic explorer.
Quest was the last ship Shackleton built before modern engines became common.
The shipwreck is located in the Labrador Sea near Newfoundland, Canada.
The exploration was done by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
The footage is the first video captured of the Quest wreck.
Shackleton died on or near the ship in 1922.
Shackleton was a key figure during the early 1900s period called the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.
The video was produced and edited by Meiying Wu.
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Marine Le Pen announced she will run for French president in 2027 despite being legally convicted of embezzlement. An appeal court confirmed her guilt but reduced her ban from running, allowing her to continue her presidential bid while she appeals the court’s decision on an electronic monitoring sentence.
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Marine Le Pen is the leader of France’s far-right National Rally party.
She was convicted for embezzling European Parliament funds in a fake jobs scam.
The appeal court upheld her conviction but shortened her ban on running for office.
She faces a one-year sentence that could require wearing an electronic tag to monitor her movements.
Le Pen appealed the electronic tag ruling, delaying its enforcement until a higher court decision.
This legal situation creates uncertainty about her ability to campaign freely.
Le Pen has run for president twice before, losing both times to Emmanuel Macron.
Her party president, Jordan Bardella, supports her and may become her future prime minister if she wins.
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President Donald Trump attended the NATO summit, expressing surprise praise for the alliance despite earlier criticisms. He also discussed ongoing tensions with Iran, stating that a ceasefire recently agreed upon is effectively over due to Iranian attacks, and emphasized the goal of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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President Trump called the NATO meeting positive, highlighting unity among member countries.
Earlier, he had complained about NATO’s support on issues like the Iran conflict and defense spending.
Trump praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and mentioned progress toward ending the Ukraine-Russia war.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said European leaders credited Trump with helping NATO progress.
Trump declared that Iran violated a recent ceasefire agreement by attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
He recalled past Iranian actions against US forces, reinforcing US hostility toward Iran.
Trump stated the new goal is Iran’s denuclearization and suggested future US military strikes might occur.
Some of Trump’s statements included incorrect names or mixed-up words during his remarks.
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UK parliament members have called for the full release of a government report warning that the collapse of ecosystems abroad could cause severe problems for the UK’s national security. The report, kept mostly secret, predicts serious food shortages, political instability, and possible conflict due to environmental damage and climate change.
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A secret UK intelligence report says ecosystem collapse overseas threatens UK national security.
The government has only shared a limited, redacted version of the report despite demands for full publication.
The report warns of food shortages in the UK within five years due to environmental damage and climate change.
MPs say the government is ignoring links between climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and security risks.
There are concerns that cuts to UK overseas aid and climate budgets worsen the problem.
The Amazon rainforest is mentioned as a key ecosystem at risk of reaching a tipping point.
Parliament members urge urgent government action to protect ecosystems and address the crisis.
The report involves the joint intelligence committee and other government departments.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, including two children, according to Palestinian health officials. These attacks happened despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas brokered by the United States in October 2023.
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At least eight people died in recent Israeli air strikes in Gaza, including children aged 6 and 10.
The attacks struck locations such as near a school, a displaced persons’ tent, and a vehicle.
Twelve people were wounded in these air strike incidents.
The Israeli military said it targeted fighters but did not confirm civilian casualties.
Since the ceasefire in October 2023, over 1,000 people have been killed and more than 3,400 injured due to Israeli actions, according to Gaza health officials.
The overall death toll in Gaza from the conflict has reached over 73,000 with more than 173,000 injuries.
Israel has increased its control over Gaza territory by about 11% beyond agreed boundaries from the ceasefire.
The UN reports worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, including nearly 9,300 chickenpox cases in overcrowded health facilities.
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