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George Clooney will receive a lifetime achievement award called the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival in September 2024. He has appeared at the festival many times before, both as an actor and director, and Venice holds special meaning for him, including being the place where he married Amal Alamuddin in 2014.
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George Clooney is being honored with the Golden Lion lifetime achievement award.
The award will be presented at the Venice Film Festival's 83rd edition, held from September 2 to 12, 2024.
Clooney has appeared at Venice multiple times, including for the films "Out of Sight" (1998) and "Good Night, and Good Luck" (2005).
Last year, he was featured in the film "Jay Kelly," which involves a story about a movie star accepting a lifetime achievement award.
Festival director Alberto Barbera praised Clooney for his work as an actor, director, and producer.
Clooney described receiving the award as a tremendous honor and joked it meant he was getting old.
Venice is also significant to Clooney personally as the city where he married Amal Alamuddin in 2014.
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At least 506 people have died in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, with 1,561 cases confirmed since May 15, 2026. Health workers in the affected region are threatening to strike due to unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and lack of supplies, raising concerns about controlling the outbreak.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has caused 506 deaths out of 1,561 confirmed cases.
The outbreak started on May 15, 2026, mainly affecting Ituri province and spreading to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces.
Health workers have issued a 24-hour strike notice demanding payment of benefits and better working conditions.
Workers complain of low salaries, lack of equipment, and tensions with teams from Congo’s capital, Kinshasa.
Clinical trials for Ebola treatments recently began but could be disrupted by the strike.
This outbreak involves the Bundibugyo virus, for which no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists.
The usual Zaire strain, covered by a vaccine, caused most previous outbreaks in Congo.
Officials have not yet found the first infected person and need to trace many contacts to help stop the spread.
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A four-month-old Palestinian baby named Ahmad Marouf Zeid died after his family was stopped by Israeli soldiers at a military checkpoint in the West Bank. The family was trying to get the baby to a hospital urgently, but the soldiers did not allow them to pass in time.
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The baby was four months old and named Ahmad Marouf Zeid.
His family tried to travel to a hospital in an emergency.
Israeli troops blocked their path at a military checkpoint.
The incident happened in the West Bank, an area under Israeli military control.
The blockage prevented the baby from receiving timely medical help.
This event led to the death of the infant.
The West Bank is a region involved in long-standing conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians.
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A large wildfire in southern France near the Spanish border has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people and burned more than 4,600 hectares of land. The fire is spreading quickly due to strong winds and hot weather, while authorities and the European Union have deployed resources to help control the blaze and protect residents.
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More than 10,000 people were evacuated from towns and villages in the French Pyrenees region.
The wildfire near Trévillach has burned at least 4,600 hectares (about 11,366 acres).
Strong winds are making the fire spread faster and threatening homes within 300 meters (984 feet).
The Tour de France organizers asked spectators to avoid the race’s final 40 km near the fire to keep emergency routes clear.
The European Union sent four aircraft from Cyprus and Sweden to assist firefighting efforts.
Wildfires have also affected nearby Spain, destroying more than 2,200 hectares in a natural reserve and causing evacuations in another region.
Temperatures in the area may again reach 40°C (104°F), maintaining high wildfire risk due to the ongoing heatwave.
Europe is experiencing more extreme heatwaves linked to climate change, which has increased wildfire risks and water shortages.
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At least nine people died, including eight Rohingya refugees, after heavy rains caused landslides in three refugee camps in Bangladesh. Several others were injured in the incidents.
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Nine people were killed by landslides in Bangladesh refugee camps.
Eight of the dead were Rohingya refugees.
The landslides happened because of heavy rain.
Three different camps were affected by the landslides.
Several people were injured in these incidents.
The Rohingya are a group of refugees living in camps in Bangladesh.
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Russia fired 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, but none were intercepted due to a shortage of missile defense resources. The attacks caused a large hole in a residential building, killing at least 13 people in Kyiv and 6 more in the surrounding region.
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Russia launched 23 ballistic missiles at Kyiv on a recent Sunday night.
Ukrainian forces could not shoot down any missiles due to a lack of interceptor missiles.
A residential building in Kyiv suffered a large hole from the blast.
At least 13 people died in Kyiv from the missile strikes.
Six additional people were killed in areas around Kyiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia will continue attacking homes while some missile defenses remain unused in allied countries.
This was the second large-scale missile attack on Kyiv within a week.
The Ukrainian Air Force highlighted the problem of shortage in defensive missile supplies.
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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has become Iran’s new supreme leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a U.S. airstrike on February 28. Despite his new role, Mojtaba has not appeared in public amid funeral ceremonies for his father, and reports suggest he may have been injured in the strike.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s previous supreme leader, died in a U.S. airstrike on February 28.
Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new supreme leader after his father’s death.
Mojtaba has not made any public appearances since taking over and did not attend his wife’s funeral, who also died in the airstrike.
Iranian officials say Mojtaba’s absence is due to security concerns, though some reports claim he was seriously wounded.
Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei are taking place across Iran and Iraq during an important religious period called Muharram.
The ceremonies are being used by the Iranian government to unite supporters and send political messages.
Mojtaba Khamenei has released written statements but remains unseen in person.
Ali Khamenei will be buried in Mashhad, his birthplace, on July 9, with processions planned through Iraq.
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Prince Harry is arriving in London for events related to the Invictus Games. He had planned to bring his wife Meghan and their two children, but they will not come due to a disagreement about security arrangements.
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Prince Harry is visiting London on Monday.
His visit is connected to the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded veterans.
Harry originally planned to bring Meghan Markle and their two children.
They decided not to join him because of a security dispute.
The security issue involves disagreements about protection measures.
The information comes from BBC and CBS News reports.
This is Prince Harry’s first planned family visit to the U.K. in four years.
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Iran is honoring Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people mourn him. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is expected to succeed him, has not appeared publicly, leading to rumors about his health.
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Iran is mourning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The country is holding ceremonies to honor him.
Mojtaba Khamenei is Ayatollah Khamenei’s son and possible successor.
Mojtaba has not been seen in public recently.
There are rumors that Mojtaba might be seriously injured.
The situation has raised questions about Iran’s future leadership.
CBS News reported these developments.
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Marine Le Pen has been a key figure in French far-right politics for over 40 years. She led the National Rally party to become a strong opposition force but now faces a court ruling that could stop her from running in the 2027 presidential election due to a public funds embezzlement conviction.
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Marine Le Pen joined the far-right National Front party, founded by her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, when she was 18 years old.
She was first elected as a regional counsellor in 1998 and supported her father during party disputes.
In 2004, she became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and served for almost 13 years.
French courts found she was involved in using European Parliament funds improperly to pay party employees.
In 2011, she became leader of the party, renamed National Rally, aiming to broaden its appeal in French politics.
Le Pen ran for president multiple times and increased her party’s influence in parliament.
A court ruling in 2026 may declare her ineligible to run for president in 2027 if her appeal is rejected.
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A Russian patrol plane flew very close to the U.K.’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales while it was conducting NATO air defense operations near Iceland. Two British F-35 fighter jets were sent to intercept the plane and escort it away after it dropped sonar devices nearby.
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A Russian Bear-F patrol aircraft approached the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group at low altitude near Iceland.
The Russian plane flew unusually close and dropped multiple sonobuoys, devices used to detect submarines, near the carrier.
Two British F-35 fighter jets were launched to intercept and escort the Russian plane away.
The incident happened in the Norwegian Sea during Operation FIRECREST, a NATO mission.
The U.K. Defense Secretary and the Icelandic Foreign Minister recently visited the carrier, highlighting the mission’s importance.
The operation is part of NATO’s efforts to defend the North Atlantic amid rising Russian military actions.
The U.K. government recently announced a large defense spending increase, but it is less than what the military requested.
Russia has been involved in several recent aggressive actions near NATO countries, increasing tensions in the region.
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Millions of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The large crowd reflects the strong feelings many had for him, similar to the turnout for his predecessor's funeral many years ago.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran's supreme leader until his recent death.
His funeral took place in Tehran, the capital city of Iran.
Millions attended the funeral procession.
The large number of attendees shows widespread emotion and respect.
This funeral crowd size could match the one for Iran’s previous supreme leader nearly 40 years ago.
The event drew interest from various political and social groups in Iran.
Khamenei’s sons were present at the funeral, but the new leader was not seen there.
The funeral received coverage from international news organizations like France 24.
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A seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River near Midtown Manhattan. Eight people were on board, including a 16-year-old who said the experience was frightening. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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A seaplane landed roughly in the East River by Midtown Manhattan.
There were eight passengers on the plane.
One passenger was a 16-year-old who described the landing as scary.
The plane splashed down in the water during the landing.
The FAA is looking into what caused the hard landing.
No details on injuries were provided in the report.
The incident occurred in New York City, a major international location.
Authorities responded to the scene after the landing occurred.
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The UK is expected to experience a heatwave with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) for up to 10 days in a row starting midweek. Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in place to warn people about potential health risks, especially for older adults and those with health conditions.
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Temperatures in parts of the UK could reach as high as 34°C (93°F) from midweek.
Amber heat-health alerts apply to the Midlands, eastern, and southern England from July 8 to July 12.
Yellow heat-health alerts cover northern England during the same period.
The heatwave is the third this year and may last longer than previous ones in May and June.
High temperatures may cause more health problems and increase deaths, especially among people over 65 or with health issues.
Nighttime temperatures will generally be lower than in the last heatwave, giving some relief, though some cities may still have warm nights.
Past heatwaves reached up to 37.7°C, but this one is expected to be less extreme in most areas.
The heatwave is part of a larger trend of rising temperatures across Europe.
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A fast-moving wildfire started on July 4 near Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, threatening nearby suburbs and forcing evacuations. Strong winds made it hard to control the fire, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing the blaze after sparks from his vehicle started it.
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The wildfire began on July 4 in a mountainous ravine north of Thessaloniki.
Three small suburbs were evacuated due to the spreading fire.
Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly and made firefighting difficult.
A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire.
Officials say sparks from the man’s vehicle may have ignited the wildfire.
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece.
The fire happened during hot weather conditions in the region.
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At least 25 people, including four prison guards, were killed and over 100 injured during two days of riots at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka. The violence started with fights between inmates and escalated into large disturbances involving gunfire and roof-top protests.
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The riots happened over two days at Negombo Prison, north of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.
Violence began after two groups of prisoners clashed and some inmates reportedly took weapons from guards.
Four prison guards and at least 21 inmates were killed during the riots.
Prisoners from both male and female sections climbed onto rooftops demanding to be released.
The unrest was triggered by an inmate reporting a drug trafficking operation inside the prison.
Some injured prisoners had bullet wounds, cuts, and bruises and were taken to local hospitals.
The prison’s roof partly collapsed, injuring some female inmates.
Sri Lankan prisons are severely overcrowded, holding four times their intended number of inmates.
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Millions of people gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral procession of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who passed away recently. He had been laid in the Grand Mosalla religious complex for two days and is scheduled to be buried in his hometown on July 10.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran’s supreme leader.
His body was kept at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran for two days.
Millions of people joined the funeral procession in the capital city.
The burial will take place on July 10 in Khamenei’s hometown.
Khamenei’s funeral attracted hardline societal groups, according to specialists.
His sons attended the funeral without Iran’s new leader being present.
The event demonstrates significant public mourning in Iran.
Related news mentions ongoing Middle East political developments and Iran’s economic challenges.
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Iran held a week of funeral events for the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, during which some speakers called for the killing of President Donald Trump. The funerals included top Iranian officials and showed Iran’s ability to hold large public gatherings despite recent conflict with the US and Israel.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, died on February 28 during the start of the US-Israel war against Iran.
Public funeral events included calls by a poet for the killing of President Trump, blaming him for Khamenei’s death.
Senior Iranian military and political leaders openly attended the funerals, signaling confidence amid tense ceasefire conditions.
Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader appointed after Ali Khamenei, has not appeared publicly for three months.
The funerals aimed to show Iran’s social strength and resilience despite the ongoing conflict.
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On July 7, Hamas announced it will dissolve the group that has controlled the Gaza Strip for almost 20 years. This move is expected to allow a new technocratic committee—experts managing civilian affairs—to take over governance, but it is unclear how much this will change daily life in Gaza.
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Hamas has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades.
The governing body of Hamas in Gaza will be dissolved.
A technocratic committee will be set up to manage civilian rule in Gaza.
The new committee is made up of experts rather than political or military leaders.
It is uncertain if this change will improve living conditions for Gaza’s residents.
The announcement was made on July 7, 2026.
The news comes amid ongoing conflict involving Hamas and Israel.
The situation in Gaza remains complex and unstable.
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Chinese state media portrayed the United States as a declining power during America's 250th Independence Day celebrations. The coverage emphasized U.S. political and social challenges and contrasted China’s growing achievements and global influence.
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Chinese state media, including Xinhua, released videos and editorials suggesting the U.S. is losing power.
The U.S. was shown as responsible for military conflicts in countries like Iran, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.
President Trump gave a patriotic speech praising American exceptionalism and warning against communism.
Xinhua questioned whether U.S. institutions can solve their problems or adapt in a changing global order.
A Chinese professor said the U.S. role in global leadership has declined recently.
China leads the world in exports, high-speed rail, electric vehicles, and new energy areas but still competes with the U.S. in advanced tech.
Former Global Times editor predicted China would surpass the U.S. by America’s 300th anniversary.
Chinese officials offered respectful congratulations to President Trump and wished Americans well for their celebration.
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