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The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrived in Najaf, a holy city for Shia Muslims in Iraq, ahead of his burial. Iran’s president attended the arrival ceremony but ended his visit early due to recent US attacks on Iran.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has died.
His coffin was taken to Najaf, a key religious city in Iraq for Shia Muslims.
Iran’s president was present for the coffin’s arrival ceremony.
The burial is scheduled for Thursday.
The president cut his visit short because of new US strikes against Iran.
The strikes happened during the ceremony period.
Najaf is important to Shia Islam.
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A court in England is set to hear the last appeal in a long legal fight over laws that make gay sex illegal in Trinidad and Tobago. The case challenges old laws from colonial times and could lead to decriminalizing gay sex in the country and influence other Caribbean nations with similar laws.
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The case began in 2017, filed by Jason Jones who says Trinidad and Tobago’s "buggery" laws are unconstitutional.
These laws, dating back to colonial times, can punish gay sex with up to five years in prison.
Trinidad and Tobago’s courts have gone back and forth on the issue, with the High Court ruling the laws unconstitutional in 2018, but the appeals court partly reversing that in 2025.
The final appeal is now before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London.
Groups supporting Jones say criminalizing gay sex creates stigma and fear, affecting education, healthcare, and safety for LGBTQ people.
Trinidad and Tobago, along with Grenada, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, still have laws criminalizing gay sex, unlike some other Caribbean nations that have repealed them.
Jones left Trinidad and Tobago in 1996 due to discrimination and violence related to his sexuality.
The Privy Council judges could give their decision soon, but they do not have a strict deadline.
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On July 8, about 99% of the world's population will experience daylight or twilight at the same time for roughly one minute, due to Earth's tilt and the timing of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This moment happens each day for about two months around this time of year and includes most of the populated areas on Earth.
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Around 8.2 billion people (99% of the world’s population) will be in daylight or twilight around 11:10 GMT on July 8.
About 6.9 billion people (83%) will be in full daylight at that time.
Approximately 581 million people (7%) will experience civil twilight, when it is still bright enough outside without artificial light.
Around 498 million (6%) will be in nautical twilight, when the horizon is visible but the sky is darker.
About 249 million (3%) will be in astronomical twilight, with only a faint glow before total darkness.
Only 83 million people (1%) will be in full night with complete darkness.
This event is related to the Earth’s tilt and the position of the sun after the June solstice, which extends daylight to more populated areas.
The phenomenon is not unique to July 8; it occurs daily for about 60 days from mid-May to mid-July.
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced, highlighting strong contenders including HBO Max’s “The Pitt,” Apple TV+’s “Pluribus,” and the final season of “Hacks.” The Emmy ceremony will be held on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
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“The Pitt” is coming back for its second season and expects multiple Emmy nominations, including for lead actors Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa.
“Pluribus,” a new Apple TV+ series, could break the 32-year-old record for most Emmy nominations for a debut season.
Rhea Seehorn stars in “Pluribus” and is a likely nominee for best actress.
“Hacks” is in its fifth and final season, with Jean Smart expected to be nominated for best comedy actress again.
Actor Harrison Ford may earn his first major Emmy nomination for his role in “Shrinking.”
Other possible comedy nominees from Apple TV+ include “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” and “Widow’s Bay.”
The Emmy Awards will air on NBC, with nominations announced by actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller.
The Peacock Theater will host the Emmys and is also set to be the new home for the Oscars.
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German prosecutors have uncovered a network of mostly Chinese men in Germany who used Telegram chat groups to share videos of rapes and advice on drugging women. Three men have been convicted, and a fourth is on trial in Berlin for their involvement in these crimes.
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The group called themselves the “German driving school for experts,” but their real activity was discussing and sharing evidence of sexual assaults.
They used code words: women were “cars,” sedatives were “fuel,” and rape was “driving.”
The victims were mostly Chinese women living in Germany.
Prosecutors reviewed years of messages in about 24 Telegram group chats linked to this predator network.
Three members have been convicted of rape and related charges; one trial is still ongoing in Berlin.
The investigators described the criminals as ruthless and carefully planning their attacks.
The case is part of a larger investigation into online sexual violence.
The article includes a note offering helpline numbers for sexual violence assistance in the U.S., Germany, and China.
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Retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis outlined three main choices for President Donald Trump after recent U.S. military strikes against Iran. The U.S. targeted over 80 Iranian military sites in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, worsening tensions between the two countries.
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Admiral James Stavridis served as NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
He said President Trump can either ignore the situation, launch large-scale strikes, or increase pressure with targeted attacks.
Stavridis believes none of these options are ideal, but pressuring Iran’s economy will be important.
The U.S. military struck more than 80 locations tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Targets included air defenses, command centers, radar, missile sites, and vessels.
The strikes responded to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
U.S. Central Command called Iran’s actions aggressive and a threat to navigation freedom.
These events add to rising tensions that could affect regional stability and risk a wider conflict.
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A recent poll found that 42% of Britons believe Muslims cannot fit into British society, and 55% think national identity is being lost due to diversity. While many Britons hold these views, most British Muslims say they want to integrate and live peacefully with others.
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42% of Britons think Muslims cannot integrate into British society.
55% believe Britain's national identity is disappearing because of diversity.
85% of British Muslims support integration and feel comfortable mixing with other faiths.
The poll involved 4,094 adults and highlighted growing distrust in UK institutions.
33% of Britons support remigration, the idea of moving immigrants back to their home countries.
Among young adults aged 18-34, 29% consider political violence sometimes acceptable.
The report notes that far-right and extremist views are spreading and being used by hostile groups.
Many British Muslims feel that white people and Jewish people are working against them, and 27% mistakenly believe the Holocaust was exaggerated or invented.
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Kuwait and Bahrain reported that their air defenses were active to stop incoming missile attacks after the United States carried out airstrikes targeting Iran. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in either country.
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Kuwait said its air defenses were working to intercept missile attacks.
Bahrain also reported facing incoming missiles on the same day.
The U.S. launched airstrikes targeting Iran shortly before these reports.
No information was given about any damage or hits in Kuwait or Bahrain.
Both Kuwait and Bahrain have been targeted in past attacks linked to tensions involving Iran.
These events add to unrest around a temporary deal between Iran and the U.S. aimed at ending conflict.
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President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders at a summit in Turkey by ordering military strikes on Iran and revoking Iran's oil sales license. This action shifted the focus of the summit from discussing defense spending and support for Ukraine to addressing tensions with Iran.
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The NATO summit took place in Ankara, Turkey, with leaders from 32 member countries.
President Trump launched strikes on Iran after attacks on three merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also revoked Iran’s license to sell oil on the global market.
The strikes happened shortly after a dinner with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Trump said that NATO allies like Italy, Germany, and France refused to support the U.S. in the conflict with Iran.
NATO members had planned to show progress on defense spending and backing Ukraine’s war with Russia.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called European allies' defense spending the “Trump Trillion,” totaling $1.2 trillion.
Launching military action while outside the U.S. is uncommon for presidents, with few past examples such as President Obama in 2011.
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Marine Le Pen, a French nationalist leader, was found guilty of misusing public funds by a Paris court but announced she will run in next year’s French presidential election. The court reduced her ban from office, allowing her to campaign while requiring her to wear an electronic tag, which she said she will not wear until a higher court rules on her case.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted by a Paris court for misuse of public funds.
The court shortened her original five-year ban from running for office, allowing her to run for president.
She launched her presidential campaign with the slogan "Pour la France" (For France) and the subtitle "La Renaissance" (The Rebirth).
Le Pen emphasizes representing "the people" against the "Metropolitan Elite" and opposes what she calls "Globalists".
Current French President Emmanuel Macron cannot run for a third term due to term limits.
Le Pen has run for president before and lost to Macron twice.
Despite the conviction, she remains strong in public opinion polls ahead of the next election.
She plans to challenge the court decision in France’s highest court.
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Twelve NATO countries, including the UK, plan to spend over £37 billion in the next ten years to develop a new long-range missile called the Deep Precision Strike project. This missile will protect Europe by striking targets up to 1,250 miles away and is expected to be ready in the 2030s.
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The Deep Precision Strike missile project involves 12 NATO countries and will cost more than £37 billion ($50 billion) over ten years.
The missile can hit targets nearly 200 miles away accurately, with the potential to reach up to 1,250 miles.
The project was announced ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The UK, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, is spearheading the initiative.
NATO members agreed to spend 3.5% of GDP on defense by 2035, but the UK has yet to present a full plan to meet this goal.
The UK government has already committed £300 billion for defense by 2030 as part of its Defence Investment Plan.
NATO has increased its readiness due to heightened Russian military activity near allied borders.
Ukrainian President Zelensky urged NATO allies to provide air defense systems to help Ukraine against Russian attacks.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new defence agreements with Denmark, Estonia, and the Netherlands to share Ukraine’s experience in drone technology. These deals aim to improve military cooperation with NATO allies as Ukraine faces ongoing Russian missile attacks.
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Ukraine signed three new drone-related defence deals with Denmark, Estonia, and the Netherlands.
The agreements allow sharing Ukraine’s drone expertise gained during the war with Russia since 2022.
Ukraine now has nine such defence agreements with NATO countries.
Denmark will participate in joint defence production with Ukraine and have access to Ukrainian weapons exports.
Zelensky announced the deals during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Ukraine wants to increase air defence capabilities against missile attacks from Russia.
Recent Russian attacks on Kyiv killed 19 people.
Zelensky travels internationally to promote Ukraine’s defence partnerships, including in the Middle East.
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A landslide in Nanhe township, Gansu province, China, buried 33 people early Tuesday. Rescue teams finished their work by Wednesday, finding 21 people dead, seven with minor injuries, and five unharmed.
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The landslide happened around 7 a.m. on Tuesday in Nanhe township, Longnan city, Gansu province, China.
33 people were buried by the landslide.
Rescue operations ended by early Wednesday.
Rescuers found 21 people dead.
Seven survivors had minor injuries, and five were not injured.
The cause of the landslide is still unknown.
Photos showed rescuers and excavators working in clear weather conditions.
The information comes from China’s state media, including Xinhua News Agency and CCTV.
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In Midtown Manhattan, workers found at least two support columns bending at a tall building under construction. This caused nearby buildings to be evacuated due to safety concerns, as cracks and sagging floors were also reported. An engineering professor from NYU explained possible reasons for the columns weakening.
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Two columns were found bending at a high-rise construction site in Midtown Manhattan.
Nearby buildings were evacuated to protect people from potential danger.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned cracks and sagging floors in the area.
Magued Iskander, an engineering professor at NYU, discussed why the columns might have buckled.
Buckling refers to a structural failure where columns bend under pressure instead of holding firm.
The situation raised concerns about the safety of ongoing construction and surrounding buildings.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into several cases of infant botulism connected to a recalled baby formula. Infant botulism happens when babies eat bacteria spores that make harmful toxins inside their intestines.
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The FDA is investigating an outbreak of infant botulism across multiple states.
The cases are linked to a specific brand or batch of baby formula that was recalled.
Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness in babies.
It occurs when bacteria spores produce toxins inside a baby’s gut.
Symptoms can be severe and require medical attention.
The FDA’s goal is to find the cause and prevent more cases.
Parents and caregivers are advised to follow recall instructions for baby formula.
Health officials are monitoring the situation closely to protect infants.
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The US military carried out strikes on sites in and around the strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian military positions after attacks on commercial ships in the area. Iran accused the US of violating a ceasefire agreement and revoked a temporary waiver on sanctions that had allowed it to export oil. Both sides say the other is breaking the peace deal signed recently to end hostilities.
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The US military struck Iranian weapon launch sites, air defenses, and surveillance systems near the strait of Hormuz.
The strikes followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels, including a Qatari LNG tanker.
Iran accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding (MOU) meant to stop fighting and resolve Iran’s nuclear program.
The US revoked a temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil exports days after lifting them.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the vessels were hit near Oman, which proposed a new shipping route Iran opposes.
Iran wants to manage the reopening of the strait in consultation with Oman according to the MOU.
Experts say vague terms in the MOU cause both sides to interpret the deal differently, increasing tensions.
The US strikes happened during the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died at the start of the conflict.
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The United States carried out new military strikes on Iran, even though President Donald Trump had said they would pause attacks during the seven-day funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US said the strikes were in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US launched military strikes on Iran.
President Donald Trump had promised to pause attacks during Khamenei’s funeral.
The funeral lasted seven days.
Iran’s Supreme Leader is Ali Khamenei.
The US said the strikes responded to attacks on commercial ships.
The attacks on ships happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
The US action occurred despite the announced pause.
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A cargo plane with five crew members disappeared off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, after reporting a navigation problem. Search efforts are underway involving the navy and air force to find the missing Boeing 737 flying from the UAE to Karachi.
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The plane went missing on Tuesday at 21:21 local time near Karachi, a city in southern Pakistan.
It was a Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways, a private airline based in Karachi.
The plane reported a navigation system issue shortly before it lost contact with air traffic control.
Five crew members were on board the flight from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi.
The plane showed unusual altitude changes before a sharp descent, according to flight tracking data.
Pakistan’s navy, air force, and other agencies are conducting the search operation.
K2 Airways stated they are cooperating fully with authorities and expressed hope for the crew’s safety.
The last major plane crash in Pakistan was in 2020, involving a passenger flight near Karachi that resulted in many fatalities.
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A skyscraper under construction in Manhattan became unstable after some support columns bent. This caused a large evacuation of nearby buildings while engineers try to make the tower safe again.
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The skyscraper is located in Manhattan, New York City.
The building is still being built and is not finished.
Support columns in the building buckled, meaning they bent or gave way.
The instability caused nearby buildings to be evacuated for safety.
Engineers are currently working to stabilize the skyscraper.
No information about injuries was reported.
The evacuation was done to protect residents, workers, and visitors nearby.
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The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is affecting more than the Middle East. African countries are rethinking their energy supplies, security partnerships, and trade as global alliances become uncertain. This change is creating risks but also opportunities for Africa to diversify its partnerships and strengthen regional cooperation.
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The US-Israel war on Iran is impacting oil markets, shipping routes, and financial stability worldwide.
African governments are reviewing their energy security and defense partnerships due to global uncertainty.
Iran is trying to increase political and security ties in Africa, especially where Western relations have weakened.
Russia and Turkey are expanding their military and security roles in Africa through arms deals and training programs.
Increased competition among external powers, rather than less foreign involvement, is expected in Africa’s security affairs.
Sudan’s civil war reflects wider regional rivalries and influence struggles linked to the Red Sea and external alliances.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not eased their rivalry over Sudan despite expectations related to the Iran conflict.
Maritime access and supply routes in the Red Sea are becoming more important due to the ongoing conflict.
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