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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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A Paris court upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Union funds but reduced her sentence, allowing her a chance to run for France’s next presidential election. The court gave her a 45-month ban from holding public office, with most of it suspended, and a three-year jail term mostly suspended with house arrest and an electronic tag.
Key Facts
Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling EU funds meant for parliamentary assistants to pay party staff.
The money involved was approximately €4.4 million between 2004 and 2016.
The court reduced her original sentence from a five-year ban and four years in prison to a shorter sentence with suspended parts.
Le Pen must wear an electronic ankle tag and serve one year under house arrest with limited movement.
The appeal court aimed to balance penalty with the right of voters to choose their candidate.
The legal restrictions still make it difficult for Le Pen to campaign freely.
The case concerns misuse of EU public funds during Le Pen’s time as a Member of the European Parliament and party leader.
Prominent political figures in Europe criticized the court’s original verdict, and President Donald Trump commented on the case.
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Christopher Nolan's new movie, "The Odyssey," premiered in London with a well-known cast including Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. Early reviews from critics praise the film for its impressive action scenes, strong performances, and its unique blend of epic storytelling with supernatural and horror elements.
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"The Odyssey" is directed by Christopher Nolan and based on Homer's novel about Odysseus' journey home after the Trojan War.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with other notable actors like Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong'o.
The movie premiered in London with the cast and critics attending the event.
Critics described the film as an impressive achievement with breathtaking battle scenes.
Performances by the actors, especially Robert Pattinson, were highly praised.
Nolan introduced supernatural and horror themes, a new approach for his films.
The movie is recommended to be seen in IMAX 70mm for the best experience.
Full reviews will be released closer to the official release date of the film.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus, Syria, aiming to improve economic ties with Syrian officials. During the visit, a bomb exploded near the hotel where President Macron had been staying, injuring at least 18 people, but he had already left the location.
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President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus, Syria, on July 7, 2026.
The visit's goal was to strengthen economic relations between France and Syria.
A bomb exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus during the visit.
The hotel was where President Macron had been staying but had already left before the explosion.
At least 18 people were wounded in the bombing.
The visit occurred one year after Syrian official Ahmed al-Sharaa's trip to Paris.
Security in Syria remains unstable despite the positive tone of the visit.
The incident highlights ongoing risks and challenges in Syria's security situation.
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Kazakhstan’s top court decided that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can run for another seven-year term after a recent change to the country’s constitution. These constitutional changes, approved by a national vote, reset term limits and increased the president’s powers.
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The Constitutional Court ruled Tokayev can seek re-election in 2029 because his current term does not count under the new rules.
Constitutional amendments were passed in a March referendum and came into force in June 2025.
Changes include merging parliament’s two chambers into one and giving the president power to appoint key officials, including the vice president.
A new People’s Council will be created, with members appointed by the president, to help make laws and call referendums.
Tokayev has led Kazakhstan since 2019 and previously worked as a diplomat at the United Nations.
Similar constitutional changes to strengthen executive power have occurred in several other former Soviet countries.
Tokayev suppressed protests in 2022, which resulted in many deaths and injuries, and then won an early presidential election that year.
The opposition in Kazakhstan has little influence in government and public affairs.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ended its three-year program of allowing Russian athletes to compete only as neutrals ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The IOC is starting to allow Russian athletes and teams to return under their national identity, but a final decision on using the Russian flag and anthem will come later.
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The IOC ended the neutral status vetting program for Russian athletes before the 2028 Olympics.
This follows an earlier decision to allow athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete with their national identity again.
The IOC continues to support the Olympic community in Ukraine due to the ongoing war.
Russian athletes had been competing mostly as neutrals since October 2023 after Russia’s Olympic Committee was suspended.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, 32 Russian and Belarusian athletes competed as neutrals, winning five medals; in 2021 Tokyo, Russia had over 300 athletes and won 71 medals.
The IOC requires Russian athletes to undergo multiple doping tests and be part of recognized testing programs.
The IOC will not hold events in Russia or invite Russian government officials to its events for now.
The decision to allow Russia’s flag and anthem at the Olympics will be made at an appropriate future time.
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Police forces in Kenya and Tanzania deployed heavily on July 7 to stop planned protests in their capitals. The day is symbolically important in both countries, and authorities acted to prevent demonstrations demanding democratic reforms and the release of a jailed opposition leader.
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July 7 is a historic day in Kenya, marking the 1990s push for multiparty democracy.
In Tanzania, July 7 marks the founding of the ruling party 72 years ago.
Protests in Tanzania aimed to call for democracy reforms and the release of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who is jailed on treason charges.
Tanzanian police and military deployed heavily in Dar es Salaam; no protesters were seen.
Tanzania’s Home Affairs Minister said protest dates are not dictated by citizens, and the country would defend public order.
Security remains very alert in Tanzania after the October election protests and crackdown that caused hundreds of deaths.
In Nairobi, Kenyan police arrested some people, blocked roads, and fenced off the parliament area.
Kenyan opposition politician James Orengo described the heavy police presence as typical of a “police state” but said they will continue their efforts.
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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, announced he will quit his position as a Member of Parliament (MP) to cause a by-election and run for his seat again. This move comes while he is under investigation for his finances and a £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.
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Nigel Farage leads the political party Reform UK.
He will resign from his role as an MP.
His resignation will cause a by-election (a special election to fill the seat).
Farage plans to run again in this by-election.
He is currently being investigated by a parliamentary watchdog.
The investigation involves a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire.
The scrutiny focuses on Farage’s financial affairs.
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