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Marine Le Pen, leader of the French National Rally party, announced she will run for the French presidency in 2027. She is also appealing a court decision that requires her to wear an electronic tag after being found guilty of misusing EU funds in a fake jobs scheme.
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Marine Le Pen confirmed her bid for the 2027 French presidential election.
She leads the National Rally party in France.
A Paris appeal court found her guilty of misusing €2.8 million in EU funds.
The conviction relates to a fake jobs scheme.
The court ruled that she must wear an electronic tag for one year.
Despite the conviction, she is allowed to run for president while wearing the tag.
Le Pen said she wants to use all legal options to prove her innocence.
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The Canadian province of British Columbia plans to sue OpenAI for not alerting police about violent messages linked to the person who committed a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. The lawsuit claims OpenAI failed to notify authorities despite internal warnings about the shooter’s violent use of ChatGPT several months before the attack.
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The mass shooting happened on February 10 in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
The shooter killed six people, including five children and one teacher, and injured 27 others before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot.
OpenAI’s safety teams flagged violent prompts from the shooter’s ChatGPT account months before the shooting.
OpenAI banned the shooter’s account in June 2025 after detecting disturbing content.
Despite employees urging OpenAI to report the threats, the company did not notify police.
OpenAI said it did not report the threats because it did not see a clear, immediate danger.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly apologized for not alerting law enforcement.
British Columbia’s Attorney General hired lawyers in Canada and California to explore legal actions against OpenAI, separate from victim families’ lawsuits.
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Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s National Rally party, plans to run for president in 2027 while appealing her criminal conviction at the country’s highest court. By appealing, her conviction is temporarily suspended, allowing her to present herself as innocent during the campaign, but she risks serving a sentence if the court upholds the verdict quickly.
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Marine Le Pen was found guilty by two courts but is appealing to the French High Court of Appeal, called the Court of Cassation.
The appeal suspends her conviction during the legal process, meaning she is presumed innocent for now.
If she accepted the appeal court’s decision without further appeal, she could run a normal campaign but would likely have to wear an electronic ankle tag as part of her sentence.
By appealing, she avoids wearing the ankle tag for now, but if the highest court rules against her before or during the campaign, she would have to wear it immediately.
Le Pen’s lawyers may hope the court takes a long time to decide, possibly ruling after the election.
If Le Pen wins the presidency, she would have legal immunity and could avoid serving the sentence while in office.
There is a risk the court may speed up the decision if it feels the legal process is being delayed deliberately.
The situation creates uncertainty for Le Pen’s campaign because the timing of the court’s ruling could affect her ability to campaign freely.
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President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with NATO during the first day of a summit in Turkiye, criticizing some European allies for not supporting the US during conflicts and urging them to increase defense spending. The summit also discussed NATO’s support for Ukraine amid the Russia-Ukraine war and raised tensions over Greenland’s sovereignty.
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President Trump said he was “very disappointed” with NATO and criticized some European countries like Italy, Germany, and France for not supporting the US in conflicts involving Iran.
Trump urged European NATO members to spend more on defense, pointing out that only five members are expected to meet the 3.5% GDP spending target by 2026.
Trump renewed his claim that Greenland should be controlled by the US, not Denmark, which Denmark’s prime minister rejected, emphasizing Greenland is not for sale.
The summit is focused on maintaining NATO unity amid ongoing tensions, including disagreements over Iran, Greenland, and mutual defense commitments.
NATO leaders discussed continuing military support for Ukraine, with Norway pledging about $306 million for air defense and other allies expected to keep support through 2026 and 2027.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged NATO to allow Ukraine to join the alliance for stronger defense protection.
President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the summit and is expected to meet Zelenskyy during the event.
Trump expressed hope that the Russia-Ukraine conflict would be resolved soon, saying both sides want a deal.
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President Donald Trump has strengthened U.S. ties with Turkey during the NATO summit in Ankara, recognizing Turkey’s growing strategic role between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Turkey’s military and diplomatic influence has increased in several regional conflicts, making it an important partner for NATO and U.S. regional strategy.
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President Trump expressed strong support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit.
Turkey is geographically important, located between conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Some U.S. allies, including European countries and Israel, have criticized Erdogan’s style of leadership and Turkey’s growing influence.
Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 and has one of the largest militaries in the alliance after the U.S.
Erdogan has led Turkey since 2003, boosting its military and diplomatic power in regions like Libya, Syria, and the Caucasus.
Turkish drones have been used effectively in conflicts in Ukraine and the Caucasus.
Turkey maintains a complex relationship with Russia, acting as a mediator between Moscow and Kyiv.
Turkey’s role is central to many NATO security concerns, making it a key partner for U.S. regional plans.
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Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espirella, who has support from U.S. President Donald Trump, paused the government transition. He said the current president, Gustavo Petro, is trying to stop him from taking office by planning a coup.
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Abelardo de la Espirella is the newly elected president of Colombia.
He is a conservative and a millionaire.
President Trump endorsed de la Espirella during the election.
De la Espirella stopped the official transition to the new government.
He accused current President Gustavo Petro of trying to hold on to power through a coup.
President Petro was previously criticized by Trump but later called “terrific” after a meeting.
The transition pause creates uncertainty about Colombia’s political future.
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A large landslide covered a tunnel construction site in Kerala, India, during heavy monsoon rains, killing at least five people. Rescue teams are searching for others who may be trapped under the debris.
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The landslide happened during heavy monsoon rain in Kerala, India.
It buried a tunnel construction site.
At least five people died due to the landslide.
CCTV footage recorded the landslide collapse.
Rescue operations are underway to find more trapped workers.
The disaster occurred amid the seasonal heavy rains typical to the region.
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President Donald Trump said the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, repeating claims about threats from China and Russia around the island. At a NATO summit, members announced major military spending plans, and Trump lifted sanctions on Turkey related to its purchase of a Russian missile system, improving U.S.-Turkey relations.
Key Facts
President Trump stated Greenland should be controlled by the U.S., not by Denmark.
Trump claimed Greenland faces threats from Chinese and Russian ships, a claim not supported by evidence.
NATO members announced billions of dollars in new military projects to increase defense capabilities.
Trump lifted U.S. sanctions on Turkey, which were imposed after Turkey bought a Russian S-400 missile defense system.
Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 led to its removal from the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program.
The U.S. is considering selling F-35 jets to Turkey despite concerns from Israel and some U.S. lawmakers.
Turkish President Erdogan and Trump showed a strong personal relationship during the NATO summit.
NATO’s secretary-general and European leaders aimed to satisfy Trump’s demands for increased European defense spending.
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Two earthquakes in Venezuela caused buildings to collapse, trapping many people and killing more than 3,500. Families like Noel Márquez’s have been left to search for and recover their dead relatives on their own, often without government help or proper equipment.
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The earthquakes struck Venezuela, heavily damaging high-rise buildings.
Noel Márquez’s family home collapsed and caught fire; only his brother survived, trapped under rubble.
Family members have been forced to recover bodies themselves, sometimes using bare hands and basic tools.
Authorities have not provided heavy machinery to remove large debris, delaying rescues and recovery.
The official death toll is over 3,535, with more than 16,740 injured.
Over 30,000 missing people have been reported to an opposition-run website.
Most rescue efforts by the government have ended; international teams are preparing to leave.
Civilians, firefighters, and some Mexican rescuers continue searching through 1.2 million tons of debris.
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The upcoming Marvel movie "Avengers: Doomsday" will feature Doctor Doom as the main villain, played by Robert Downey Jr. Rumors from leaked LEGO sets suggest the movie includes battles with big robots called Sentinels and could introduce a villainous team called the Dark Avengers.
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"Avengers: Doomsday" is a new Marvel film about the Avengers and other heroes fighting Doctor Doom.
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, not as Iron Man.
LEGO set leaks reveal a "Sentinel Battle" set with a giant robot Sentinel and heroes like Thor and Magneto.
Another leaked LEGO set shows a Dark Avengers Quinjet with a HYDRA Captain America figure, hinting at a villain version of Steve Rogers.
The Dark Avengers team may make their first appearance in this movie.
The first official trailer is expected around San Diego Comic-Con.
The story may feature a team-up of the New Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men against Doctor Doom.
Some rumors about the villain team and LEGO sets are unconfirmed and might be inaccurate.
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Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian astronaut who is part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, announced he is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency after 17 years. He said he will continue to support Canada's progress even after leaving his official role.
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Jeremy Hansen is a Canadian astronaut on NASA’s Artemis II mission.
He announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
Hansen has worked with the CSA for 17 years.
He announced his decision publicly on social media.
Hansen stated he will still support Canada's growth after retirement.
He is 50 years old.
Artemis II is a historic mission planned by NASA involving astronauts from different countries.
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President Donald Trump arrived in Turkey to attend a NATO summit and was welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at a formal ceremony. The event included national anthems, a guard of honor, and a military flyover as part of the official welcome.
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President Trump arrived in Turkey on Tuesday for a NATO summit.
Turkish President Erdoğan greeted Trump with a ceremony on a blue carpet.
Both leaders stood for their national anthems at the July 15 Martyrs' Memorial.
They reviewed a guard of honor as a military flyover took place.
Erdoğan wore sunglasses due to bright sunlight during the welcome.
The two leaders shook hands, and Trump squeezed Erdoğan’s shoulder.
Erdoğan gently guided Trump while inspecting the troops together.
Trump talked to Erdoğan and his wife about the new Air Force One plane.
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Prince Harry lost a High Court privacy case against the Daily Mail’s publisher. While speaking at an event for his Invictus Games, news of the ruling broke, overshadowing his message. He and co-claimant Baroness Doreen Lawrence strongly criticized the judgement as unfair.
Key Facts
Prince Harry lost all his privacy claims against Associated Newspapers Limited in the High Court.
The court decision came while he was addressing an Invictus Games event in London.
He maintained his prepared speech, welcoming Uganda as a new member of the Games.
Prince Harry and Baroness Doreen Lawrence issued a written statement calling the ruling a "complete and obvious whitewash."
No public statement was given in person on the court result.
An upcoming Invictus Games event will not allow outside press, only in-house reporters.
Prince Harry’s planned stay at Buckingham Palace was canceled due to a security disagreement.
The lawsuit was part of a larger, personal effort by Prince Harry to challenge certain press practices.
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A woman suspected of planting a bomb to kill a Ukrainian businessman in Monaco was found dead in Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities said she died from gunshot wounds to the head.
Key Facts
The bombing attempt targeted a Ukrainian business tycoon in Monaco last week.
The suspect was found dead in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Security Service reported the cause of death as gunshot wounds to the head.
The incident is connected to the ongoing conflict situation involving Ukraine.
No further details about the suspect’s identity or motive have been given in this report.
The investigation is linked to cross-border criminal and political tensions.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she will still run for president next year after an appeals court confirmed her conviction for embezzlement. The court reduced the length of her ban from holding office, allowing her to stand in the election.
Key Facts
Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction was confirmed by an appeals court.
The court shortened her ban from holding political office.
Despite the conviction, Le Pen declared she will continue her presidential campaign.
Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally party in France.
The ruling allows Le Pen to legally run in the upcoming presidential election.
The case has drawn significant political attention in France.
Some French politicians criticized Le Pen’s conviction as part of a larger debate about politics and justice in France.
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Nigel Farage has quit as a Member of Parliament (MP), causing a special election in Clacton where he intends to run again. He is being investigated over whether he should have reported a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire but says he did nothing wrong and needs the money for security.
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Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, leading to a by-election in Clacton.
Farage plans to run in the by-election.
He is under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne, a cryptocurrency billionaire.
Farage says he used the money to pay for his security.
He claims the investigation and media coverage unfairly target him and his family.
Farage described the election as a battle between ordinary people and the establishment.
The by-election results will decide if voters support Farage despite the investigation.
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At a Nato summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump was given a warm welcome by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting focused on strengthening Europe's defenses, updating military equipment, and addressing threats like Russian missile attacks, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urging quicker development of air defense systems.
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President Trump attended the Nato summit in Ankara and was welcomed personally by President Erdogan.
Trump repeated a controversial idea that the US should consider taking over Greenland, part of Denmark, a Nato member.
Denmark’s prime minister warned that a US takeover of Greenland would damage Nato.
President Trump criticized Nato allies for not fully supporting his conflict with Iran earlier this year.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer participated in the summit amid criticism of the UK’s defense investment.
Nato announced contracts for new transport aircraft from Airbus and plans to replace old AWACS planes with Swedish GlobeEye planes.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky called for faster production of Europe’s own missile defense systems due to recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.
Europe is working to build stronger air defenses as the US reduces some defense commitments.
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George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival in September for his long career in acting, producing, and directing. The festival also recognized his work in social and humanitarian causes.
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George Clooney has acted in over 50 films and is one of Hollywood’s top-grossing actors.
The Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to 12 in Lido di Venezia, Italy.
Clooney will be honored with the Golden Lion, a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to cinema.
He has worked in many genres including war, thriller, comedy, science fiction, and drama.
Clooney is one of three actors nominated for Oscars in six different categories, including directing and writing.
The festival highlighted Clooney’s social and humanitarian work alongside his film career.
Clooney said the Venice Festival is his favorite and called the award a “tremendous honor.”
His most recent film, "Jay Kelly," was released in 2025.
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Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, announced she will run for president in 2027. She also said she plans to appeal a court ruling that found her guilty of misusing EU funds and requires her to wear an electronic tag.
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Marine Le Pen leads the National Rally party in France since 2011.
A Paris appeal court found her guilty of misusing €2.8 million in EU funds in a fake jobs scheme.
The court ruled she must wear an electronic tag for one year but can still run for president.
Le Pen said she will appeal this ruling to France’s highest court, the Court of Cassation.
She confirmed she will be a candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
Le Pen rejected the idea of quitting even if she has to wear the tag while campaigning.
She said if elected, she would work with Jordan Bardella, party president, who would serve as prime minister.
Le Pen aims to start her campaign immediately, focusing on what she calls a "rebirth of France."
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The Duke of Sussex has spent years in legal battles with British newspapers over claims of unlawful activity. Recently, he lost a case against the Daily Mail publisher, which rejected accusations of illegal information gathering. This ruling follows earlier victories against other media groups and has significant financial and personal consequences for him.
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The Duke of Sussex called his legal fight against certain British media a "life’s work" and a "mission."
He won cases against Mirror Group Newspapers in 2023 and News Group Newspapers in 2025, which involved unlawful information gathering by private investigators.
In a 2024 ruling, the court sided with Associated Newspapers Ltd, publishers of the Daily Mail, dismissing claims from seven claimants including the Duke, Elton John, and Doreen Lawrence.
The judge said suspicion alone was not enough proof to support the claims of unlawful information gathering.
The Duke and other claimants face legal bills over £50 million, which may cause financial issues even with insurance.
The ruling came while the Duke was visiting the UK for an event and was denied a Buckingham Palace stay, reportedly due to short notice.
This legal battle has been a major factor in the Duke's strained relationship with his family, including King Charles and Prince William.
The Duke criticized his family for not fighting the media legally and accused them of allowing leaks to the press.
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