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Nigel Farage, a British politician and leader of the Reform UK party, resigned as a lawmaker to trigger a special election in his district. This move pauses investigations into his financial disclosures as he seeks voter approval amid a financial scandal.
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Nigel Farage resigned from parliament to start a special election in his Clacton constituency.
He is accused of not reporting financial gifts properly, including from a convicted criminal.
Farage plans to run again in the by-election, expected in early fall 2026.
His resignation pauses two parliamentary investigations into donations from wealthy individuals.
Farage claims he did nothing wrong and wants voters to judge him.
Reform UK supports deporting people without legal documents and ending national climate targets.
The party has led public opinion polls and performed well in recent local elections.
Farage helped lead the Brexit campaign, which most Britons now view as a mistake.
He once allied with President Donald Trump but their relationship cooled in 2026.
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Ghana has postponed a planned visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa due to recent xenophobic protests in South Africa targeting foreign nationals, including many Ghanaians. The two countries continue to communicate and seek a new date for the visit amid ongoing tensions and migrant repatriations.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Ghana, planned for early August 2026, has been postponed by Ghana.
This decision follows xenophobic protests in South Africa that led to hundreds of Ghanaians being sent back to Ghana.
Over 900 Ghanaians have already been repatriated, with another group expected soon.
Other African countries like Nigeria, Malawi, and Kenya are also bringing their citizens back due to similar protests.
South Africa says people can protest if it is peaceful and is working on managing irregular migration.
A disagreement arose over reports of a Ghanaian man’s death during the protests, with each government providing different accounts.
Ghana claims most of its nationals in South Africa have legal residency, but South Africa disputes this without sharing proof.
Ghana asked the African Union for help to investigate the attacks on foreigners, which violate African trade agreements.
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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a law that changes the country’s constitution to delay elections and extend his time in office. The law removes direct public voting for president and allows lawmakers to choose the president instead, while also lengthening presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years.
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President Mnangagwa is 83 years old and has led Zimbabwe since 2017.
The new law postpones the next presidential election from 2028 to 2030.
Direct public voting for president has been removed; now, lawmakers will elect the president.
Both presidential and parliamentary terms have been extended from five years to seven years.
The changes were approved by Parliament in June with support from Mnangagwa’s ruling party and some opposition lawmakers.
Critics argue these changes violate the need for a national referendum to extend presidential terms.
The reforms have caused political tensions, including bans on public meetings and arrests of some critics.
Zimbabwe’s courts are reviewing several legal challenges against the constitutional amendments.
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President Trump announced at a NATO meeting in Turkey that the United States will end sanctions against Turkey. These sanctions were put in place after Turkey bought a missile system from Russia.
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President Trump made the announcement during the NATO summit held in Turkey.
The U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey soon.
Sanctions were originally imposed because Turkey purchased a Russian missile defense system.
President Trump described Turkey as very loyal.
The announcement followed a meeting between President Trump and Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The missile system involved is linked to Russia, which caused concerns for the U.S. and NATO.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Olivia Gazis.
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President Donald Trump and other NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey for a two-day summit during a time when the U.S. is reducing its traditional security role in Europe. Before the meeting, Trump demanded loyalty from NATO members and criticized several major European countries for not allowing U.S. forces to use their bases for possible actions against Iran.
Key Facts
The NATO summit is taking place in Ankara, Turkey.
The meeting lasts two days and includes leaders from all 32 NATO member countries.
President Trump emphasized loyalty among NATO members ahead of the summit.
Some NATO countries did not allow U.S. forces to use their bases for attacks on Iran.
Trump criticized big European NATO members: Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
The U.S. is stepping back from its usual military role in Europe.
The NATO alliance aims to show strong cooperation on security during the summit.
This year’s summit highlights some tensions and challenges within the NATO group.
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A great white shark was filmed eating a dead humpback whale near Rhode Island, which is a rare sighting in the area. The video was captured by the Atlantic Shark Institute while researchers were studying the whale for scientific samples.
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The shark was about 8 feet long and appeared healthy and well-fed.
The whale was a humpback, approximately 40 feet long, and was already dead when found.
The whale carcass was near Block Island before washing ashore on Crescent Beach.
The footage was possibly the first of its kind recorded in Rhode Island waters.
Great white sharks are usually rare in this region unless a whale dies and attracts them.
Another great white shark was recently seen feeding on a whale carcass near Block Island.
Researchers spent hours searching about 50 square miles of ocean before finding the whale.
Samples were taken from the whale to help with scientific research.
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Marine Le Pen, a leader of France's far-right National Rally party, was found guilty of embezzlement by a Paris court. Despite the conviction being confirmed, the court allowed her to run in the 2027 French presidential election.
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Marine Le Pen is a prominent figure in France's far-right politics.
She was convicted of embezzlement by a Paris court.
The court upheld the conviction after an appeal.
Despite the guilty verdict, Le Pen was allowed to participate in the 2027 presidential race.
The ruling affects French political dynamics, especially for the National Rally party.
The article mentions related topics such as French politics and reactions to the verdict.
Le Pen’s political future includes the option to run or not in the upcoming election.
The case has drawn attention to issues of judicial decisions and political campaigns in France.
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Two rare tornadoes hit central China's Hubei province, causing severe damage. The storms had winds reaching nearly 150 kilometers per hour and killed at least eight people.
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Two tornadoes struck central China in Hubei province.
The tornadoes are considered rare for this region.
Winds reached up to 149 kilometers per hour (92.58 mph).
Buildings were damaged and cars were overturned.
At least eight people died because of the tornadoes.
The information was reported by Chinese state media.
The event happened in early July 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he will remove sanctions on Turkiye and will soon decide whether to resume selling F-35 fighter jets to the country. This announcement was made during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a NATO summit in Ankara.
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The US had removed Turkiye from the F-35 program after Turkiye bought Russian S-400 air defense systems in 2019.
The US imposed sanctions on Turkiye under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), including export bans and financial restrictions.
President Trump said the sanctions will be lifted and the sale of F-35 jets will be considered soon.
A 2020 US law requires the president to confirm Turkiye no longer uses the Russian S-400 systems before selling F-35s again.
Turkish President Erdogan said Turkiye hopes for a positive decision on F-35 sales and reminded that Turkiye was promised five jets earlier.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes resuming F-35 sales to Turkiye, saying it would affect military balance in the Middle East and Israel’s security.
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who supports Israel, said he might accept the sale despite possible opposition in Congress.
The announcement comes amid tense relations between Turkiye and Israel over conflicts in the Middle East.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with world leaders at the NATO summit in Turkey. He is having talks with Turkish President Recep Erdoğan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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The meeting takes place during the NATO summit in Turkey.
President Trump is attending the summit with other NATO leaders.
Turkish President Recep Erdoğan is one of the leaders meeting with President Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also meeting with President Trump.
The summit focuses on discussions important to NATO members.
CBS News reporters are providing coverage and analysis of the meetings.
The meetings involve political agendas, as noted by commentators.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza, has been held by Israeli authorities for over 18 months without charges. His lawyer says Abu Safiya was severely beaten and is in poor health, while Israeli officials deny these claims. The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a petition for his release and that of other detained Palestinian doctors.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was the director of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
He was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024 when the hospital was evacuated.
Abu Safiya has been held without charge under Israeli law that allows detention of suspects indefinitely.
His lawyer reported that Abu Safiya was badly beaten by prison guards and is in a very poor physical and mental state.
Israeli prison authorities deny the claims of abuse.
The Israeli Supreme Court is set to respond to a petition demanding the release of Abu Safiya and other Palestinian doctors.
The Israel Defense Forces accused him of involvement with Hamas and holding a rank in their health department.
International groups and colleagues deny he cooperated with Hamas and have called for protection of medical workers in Gaza.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The visit focused on how Syria can rebuild its economy and infrastructure after years of war, relying mainly on support from Europe and Turkey.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to visit Syria's capital, Damascus, in this era.
The meeting was with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Syria’s reconstruction and economic strategy will depend on help from Europe and Turkey.
Syria has faced years of war that severely damaged its economy and infrastructure.
Macron expressed strong support for improving relations and repairing ties with Syria.
Syria aims to attract investors to help rebuild the country.
Security challenges in Syria remain a significant obstacle to economic recovery and investment.
The visit also came amid security concerns, highlighted by several recent explosions in Damascus.
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Jamaica has agreed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to temporarily receive certain immigrants deported from the United States who are neither U.S. nor Jamaican citizens. Many Jamaicans and opposition politicians are protesting the agreement, demanding more transparency and raising concerns about the country’s role in the U.S. deportation program.
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Jamaica signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. to accept limited numbers of third-country nationals temporarily.
Up to 25 migrants are expected to arrive every two weeks and stay in Jamaica only until they move on to their home countries.
The full details of the agreement have not been made public by either government.
Over 500 protesters in Kingston opposed the agreement, fearing Jamaica could become a holding place for deportees.
The opposition People’s National Party wants the government to publish the full agreement and explain its legal, financial, and security impacts.
Jamaican officials say the arrangement is managed and does not turn Jamaica into a deportation destination.
The U.S. administration considers the agreement part of its effort to remove migrants who cannot return directly to their home countries.
Both the U.S. and Jamaican governments stress the agreement complies with international laws and aims to manage migrant transit responsibly.
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Prince Harry and six others lost a privacy case in the UK High Court against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The court found they did not provide enough proof that the newspapers gathered information illegally for their stories.
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Prince Harry and six others sued Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday, over privacy violations.
They claimed the newspapers used unlawful methods to collect information for articles.
The High Court judge said the claimants did not prove illegal information gathering.
The judge accepted explanations given by the newspapers' journalists about how they got the information.
The court did not decide if unlawful information gathering was widespread at the newspapers.
Several well-known people joined the case, including Elton John, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, and Baroness Doreen Lawrence.
Prince Harry testified that some articles caused distress to him and his family.
The court ruled that suspicion alone is not enough to prove unlawful activity.
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European lawmakers want the European Parliament to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino for allowing U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card suspension. They say President Donald Trump asked Infantino to lift the suspension before a U.S.-Belgium match, which raises concerns about political influence in sports.
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Folarin Balogun received a red card in a game on July 1, which should have suspended him for the next match.
FIFA lifted Balogun’s suspension before the U.S. game against Belgium after President Trump contacted FIFA president Infantino.
European Parliament lawmakers say changing suspension rules during a tournament is unfair.
They accuse FIFA and Infantino of giving in to pressure from the U.S. government.
The lawmakers want FIFA’s Ethics Committee to investigate if political pressure affected the decision.
The investigation request has support from 35 European Parliament members so far.
FIFA says a disciplinary committee made the suspension lifting decision.
The lawmakers argue that sport should follow fair and transparent rules without political interference.
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The NATO summit began on July 7, 2026. President Donald Trump criticized European NATO allies for not supporting the US enough, praised Turkey’s host country, and suggested the US might sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey after they were removed from the program in 2019.
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The NATO summit opened on July 7, 2026.
President Trump expressed frustration with European NATO members for not helping the US with issues related to Iran.
Turkey was removed from the F-35 fighter jet program in 2019 because it bought a Russian missile system.
President Trump said the US might sell F-35 jets to Turkey despite the previous removal.
Turkey is hosting the NATO summit this year.
The summit covers many topics related to NATO and international defense.
President Trump’s comments showed a contrast between his criticism of European allies and his positive remarks towards Turkey.
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President Donald Trump said he will consider allowing Turkey to buy American F-35 fighter jets, despite Turkey having Russian-made air defense systems. He also said the U.S. plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and criticized other NATO allies for not supporting U.S. efforts related to Iran.
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President Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7, 2026.
Trump said the decision to sell F-35 jets to Turkey is still under consideration.
Turkey currently cannot join the U.S. F-35 program due to laws blocking sales to countries with Russian-made air defense systems.
Trump praised Turkey for being loyal and more helpful on Iran than some other NATO countries.
The U.S. had previously sanctioned Turkey for buying Russian air defense systems six years ago.
Trump criticized Italy, Germany, and France for refusing to help the U.S. in military efforts linked to Iran.
The U.S. is obligated to maintain the engines of planes Turkey already bought.
Trump questioned the value of NATO because some members did not support U.S. efforts in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran.
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was convicted in a legal case related to misuse of European Union funds. She was banned from holding public office for 15 months. The decision affects her ability to run in the 2027 presidential election.
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Marine Le Pen is the leader of the far-right National Rally party in France.
She was found guilty of embezzlement involving European Union funds.
The court banned her from holding public office for 15 months.
This conviction impacts her candidacy for the upcoming 2027 French presidential election.
French Members of Parliament from different political parties reacted to the conviction.
The decision was made by a court in Paris.
The case has drawn significant attention because it affects the leadership of the National Rally.
The outcome may influence the future of the far-right political movement in France.
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The far-right National Rally party in France has become the country's most popular political group under Marine Le Pen, the daughter of the party founder. This rise happened even though the party kept its strong views against immigration and other far-right ideas.
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The National Rally is a far-right political party in France.
Marine Le Pen leads the party; she is the founder’s daughter.
The party has gained increased popularity and is now the top political force in France.
Despite its rise, the party has not changed its anti-immigration stance.
Marine Le Pen has faced legal issues, including a conviction and a ban from public office for 15 months related to an EU embezzlement case.
The party has worked to improve its public image, a process sometimes called "dediabolisation" (making the party seem less extreme).
The article includes references to ongoing political challenges and election decisions for Marine Le Pen.
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A Ukrainian politician said NATO countries should join their air defense systems to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet at a NATO summit in Turkey to discuss support for Ukraine.
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A Ukrainian parliament member, Halyna Yanchenko, called for NATO to combine air defense for Ukraine.
The goal is to strengthen Ukraine's ability to fight Russian attacks.
President Donald Trump will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a NATO meeting in Turkey.
The NATO summit will address the support Ukraine is seeking from its allies.
The discussion focuses on boosting Ukraine’s military defenses.
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