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Nigel Farage, leader of the UK’s Reform UK party, has earned over $2.5 million from outside jobs since becoming an MP in 2024. He is being investigated for not declaring a £5 million ($6.8 million) gift and has faced criticism for promoting expensive gold products despite his working-class supporters.
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Nigel Farage leads the far-right, anti-immigration party Reform UK.
Since 2024, he earned more than $2.5 million from jobs outside Parliament.
In June, it was revealed he was paid £270,000 ($360,000) for promoting gold bullion.
Farage received a £5 million ($6.8 million) gift from major Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne.
Harborne donated over £30 million ($40 million) to Reform UK, including £12 million ($16.3 million) in 2025.
Farage did not declare the £5 million gift before his 2024 election, violating House of Commons rules.
The Conservative Party referred him to the parliamentary standards commissioner for investigation.
Experts say UK political finance rules allow big donations if declared, but Farage’s case tests the limits of transparency and regulation.
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Super Typhoon Bavi, a very strong storm with winds up to 180 mph, hit U.S. Pacific territories Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It caused dangerous flooding, huge waves, and severe damage to homes and infrastructure, especially on the island of Rota.
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Super Typhoon Bavi reached Category 5 strength, the highest level on the hurricane scale.
The storm hit Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, including the small island of Rota.
Winds were around 180 mph, with gusts possibly over 200 mph.
Waves reached heights of up to 35 feet, causing coastal flooding and dangerous sea conditions.
Officials warned over 200,000 residents to stay indoors due to life-threatening weather.
Rainfall of 12 to 20 inches was expected, increasing risks of flash floods and mudslides.
Roads were expected to become impassable, and power outages were likely.
Emergency alerts remained active through at least Tuesday or Wednesday to warn residents.
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Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit by Russian missile strikes for the second time in less than a week. At least 14 people died after missiles struck residential areas, despite Russia saying it targeted military and energy sites.
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The missile attack happened early in the morning in Kyiv.
At least 14 people were killed in the attack.
This was the second large Russian missile strike on Kyiv in under a week.
Russia claims it targeted military and energy facilities.
The missiles hit residential neighborhoods where civilians live.
The attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Reports came from news agency France 24 and its correspondent in Odesa.
The strike follows a series of recent events and attacks related to the war.
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The article explains a tool created using United Nations data that shows where a person’s age fits compared to the whole world population. By entering a birthdate, the tool tells you what percent of people are older or younger than you globally and in specific countries, and it can also predict how this will change over time as populations age.
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The tool is based on data from the United Nations Population Division.
It compares a person’s age to the world’s 8 billion people.
It shows what percent and number of people are older or younger than the user.
Users can see comparisons for individual countries.
The tool can predict future age rankings decades ahead.
For example, someone born on January 1, 2000, is older than 44% of the world today.
This same person is younger than about 75% of people in Japan, which has an older population.
The tool was released around World Population Day on July 11.
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Wildfires are burning across southern Europe, forcing thousands to leave their homes. Firefighters in several countries are working to control the blazes, which have spread due to high temperatures and strong winds following a record heatwave.
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Wildfires have burned nearly 20,000 hectares (about 49,500 acres) in Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece.
Over 10,000 people were evacuated near the French Pyrenees due to a large wildfire.
Some parts of France have had twice as much land burned so far this year compared to last year.
The early summer heatwaves caused record-breaking temperatures and made the land very dry and prone to fires.
Scientists say the extreme heat would have been almost impossible without climate change.
Officials banned the public from watching a stage of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees to keep people safe.
Fire crews are using hundreds of vehicles and aircraft to fight the fires, with help from neighboring countries.
Temperatures are expected to rise again, which may make controlling the fires more difficult.
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologized for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue during a podcast interview. He had answered a question about whom he would "shag, marry or date" among celebrities, which many people said was inappropriate and disrespectful.
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Prime Minister Albanese appeared on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne.
He was asked to choose between Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, and Rhonda Burchmore for "shag, marry or date."
Albanese answered "Kylie, clearly" when asked about Minogue.
The comments caused criticism from members of parliament and the public.
Critics said the remarks were disrespectful to women and the office of the prime minister.
Albanese issued a brief, clear apology the following Monday morning.
The apology was described as unequivocal, meaning he fully accepted responsibility.
The incident happened in Australia and involved well-known Australian entertainers.
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A Taliban delegation met with European Union officials in Brussels on June 23, marking the first direct engagement between the EU and the Taliban since their diplomatic isolation began. This meeting was driven largely by Europe's need to manage Afghan migration, not by a change in Taliban behavior or policies.
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The meeting took place in a secret location in Brussels with officials from the European Commission and 15 EU member states.
Taliban representatives were given visas valid for only 24 hours and limited to Belgium.
About 2% of Afghans ordered to leave the EU actually departed recently, showing low cooperation on migration issues.
The meeting broke a taboo against engaging Taliban officials within European institutions.
Talks reportedly included discussions about the Taliban possibly having a consular presence in Europe, though Brussels denies this was officially on the agenda.
The Taliban used migration as a bargaining tool to force dialogue with the EU.
Other countries like Russia, India, and China have taken steps to recognize or reopen ties with the Taliban government.
The EU's engagement may encourage other regimes that generate asylum seekers to seek similar dialogue with Europe.
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Pizza Express investigated a claim by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly the Duke of York) that he visited its Woking branch on the day he was accused of having sex with a teenage victim of Jeffrey Epstein in London. The restaurant found no proof he was there but also could not confirm he wasn't, while police have declined to confirm security details linked to his alibi, citing national security.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor said he was at Pizza Express in Woking on March 10, 2001, the day he was accused of wrongdoing in London.
The restaurant chain conducted an inquiry but found no evidence to confirm or deny his visit.
Virginia Giuffre accused him of having sex with her that day when she was 17; he denies these claims.
In 2019, he told the BBC he was with his daughter at the restaurant and at home because his wife was away.
BBC tried to confirm if police protection officers accompanied him, but Scotland Yard refused to confirm or deny this.
The Metropolitan Police said revealing protection details could compromise national security.
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February 2024 on suspicion of misconduct related to his role as a UK trade envoy but was later released under investigation.
Pizza Express has not commented publicly on the investigation.
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Syrian officials expect a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron, marking the first trip by a Western European leader since Syria’s current leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, took power in 2024. Macron will bring a group including business leaders to explore opportunities in Syria.
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French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Syria.
This will be the first visit by a Western European head of state since Ahmed al-Sharaa became Syria’s leader in 2024.
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the current interim president of Syria.
Macron will be joined by investors and representatives from French companies.
The visit signifies a step toward increased engagement between Syria and Western countries.
The announcement was reported by FRANCE 24 on July 6, 2026.
Macron’s visit could impact Syria’s international relations and economic opportunities.
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A local authority has started an investigation into the care of a man arrested after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured by a crocodile at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. The boy had multiple surgeries and is now stable in the hospital, while the man, who has learning disabilities, was arrested but later released on bail.
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The attack happened on June 18 at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
The boy is three years old and has had five surgeries; he is currently stable in Addenbrooke's Hospital.
A 30-year-old man from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The man is believed to have learning disabilities and was at the zoo with carers.
The man is not thought to have known the boy.
Norfolk County Council launched an inquiry under the Care Act 2014 to check the man’s care needs.
The man was released on bail until September 18 and was not fit to be interviewed by police.
The Care Quality Commission is reviewing the incident to determine if regulatory action is needed.
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Russian forces attacked the Kyiv region of Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones on July 7, killing at least 11 people and injuring many others. Inside Russia, there is growing criticism of the war as Ukraine increases its strikes and Russian losses rise, leading to reports that President Putin may be realizing he might not win the conflict.
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Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region on July 7, causing deaths and injuries.
At least 11 people were killed, and dozens were wounded in the attack.
The attacks happened just before a NATO summit in Turkey.
Ukraine has increased its attacks inside Russia, raising Russian casualties.
There is growing criticism within Russia about the ongoing war.
Observers suggest President Putin may be starting to understand that Russia may not win the war.
The war has caused severe destruction and heightened tensions in Europe.
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Kyiv was hit by another deadly Russian missile and drone attack, killing at least 14 people just days after a previous strike. Ukrainian officials deny Russian claims of capturing a key town in the east, while fighting continues in other parts of Ukraine.
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At least 14 people died in the recent attack on Kyiv.
The attack followed a warning from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky about an imminent assault.
Earlier, the city of Zaporizhzhia was also attacked on July 5.
Russia claims to have captured the town of Kostyantynivka in eastern Ukraine.
Ukrainian authorities deny that Kostyantynivka has been taken by Russian forces.
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitaly Klitschko called the earlier missile and drone attack the city’s most massive so far.
The conflict involves ongoing fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
The attacks continue to cause significant damage and casualties in Ukraine’s capital.
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is undergoing an impeachment trial for alleged misuse of government funds, failure to disclose wealth, bribery, and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial began after months of political tension and could affect her eligibility to run for president in future elections.
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Sara Duterte is the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
She was impeached by the House of Representatives with multiple charges including abuse of funds and threats against President Marcos Jr and his family.
The trial started in October 2024 and is expected to last several months.
Duterte denies wrongdoing and calls the trial politically motivated.
If convicted, she could be removed from office and banned from future public office.
Duterte is the first Philippine vice president to face an impeachment trial.
Political tensions rose after her alliance with Marcos weakened following investigations into her conduct.
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, an ally of Duterte, was arrested on a plunder charge just before the trial began.
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Omar M. Yaghi, a chemist born in Amman and educated in the United States, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on metal-organic frameworks. He will join Tsinghua University in Beijing to lead a new research center using artificial intelligence (AI).
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Omar M. Yaghi grew up in Amman, Jordan, in a family of Palestinian refugees.
He moved to the US at age 15 and earned a PhD in chemistry in 1990.
Yaghi has been a professor at the University of Michigan, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.
In 2025, he won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with two other scientists.
Their award was for developing metal-organic frameworks, a type of chemical structure.
Yaghi will now lead a new AI-driven research center at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
The article emphasizes making science more open and accessible.
Keywords related to the article include the Nobel Prize and science innovation.
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Western Europe is experiencing another heat wave with temperatures up to 15°C above normal, reaching nearly 40°C in parts of France and Spain. At the same time, Super Typhoon Bavi is causing severe weather and damage in the north-western Pacific, affecting islands like Guam and moving toward Taiwan.
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Western Europe, including Spain, Portugal, France, and southern UK, faces high temperatures around 10-15°C above average.
France and Spain expect daytime highs near 40°C; southern UK will have temperatures in the low to mid-30s Celsius.
Tropical nights are returning, with temperatures staying above 20°C overnight, which can be risky for health, especially for older people and those with health issues.
Madrid’s overnight temperatures may remain as high as 25°C, about 9°C above usual for this season.
Warm nights reduce the body’s ability to cool down and recover, increasing heat stress risks.
In the north-western Pacific, Super Typhoon Bavi hit the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and Rota with extremely strong winds (up to 178 mph sustained, gusts 218 mph).
The typhoon brings huge waves, heavy rain over 200mm, flooding, and coastal damage.
Bavi is expected to stay very strong until Wednesday, then head toward Taiwan with continuing flood and surf warnings.
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President Donald Trump shared a meme mocking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, continuing a recent public disagreement between the two leaders. The dispute began after Trump claimed Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 summit, which Meloni strongly denied, leading to diplomatic tensions ahead of an upcoming NATO meeting.
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President Trump posted a meme on Truth Social joking that Meloni needs a “Restraining Order” due to her eagerness to get his attention.
The conflict started after the 51st G7 summit when Trump said Meloni begged him for a photo, a claim she rejected as false.
Italy’s foreign minister canceled a planned U.S. visit in protest of Trump’s comments.
Meloni accused Trump of treating allies harshly and defended her country’s interests.
Trump criticized Meloni’s popularity and Italy’s stance on U.S. military actions against Iran.
Meloni responded that her popularity is not Trump’s concern and reaffirmed her national duties.
Polls show Meloni remains popular in Italy despite some decline, while Trump’s approval in the U.S. is divided.
Both leaders have roughly similar favorability ratings in their home countries, with Meloni slightly ahead in job approval polls.
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President Donald Trump is traveling to Turkey to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, where leaders will discuss defense spending and alliance commitments. Trump has been critical of some NATO members for not spending enough on defense and has questioned the value of the alliance during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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The NATO summit takes place on July 7-8, 2026, at the Beştepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will chair the summit.
President Trump will have meetings with Turkey’s President Erdogan and Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy during the summit.
NATO allies have agreed to spend 2% of their GDP on defense, with some countries like Poland and Nordic states meeting or exceeding this target.
Germany plans to reach the 5% defense spending target by 2029, while many other allies are behind in meeting the 2% goal.
Trump has criticized NATO members for not sharing defense costs equally and suggested reconsidering the U.S. membership in NATO.
The United States spends more on defense than any other NATO member due to its large overall defense budget.
The alliance requires members to spend on their own national defense, not directly on NATO as an organization.
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The Scandola Nature Reserve in Corsica, a protected area recognized by UNESCO, is seeing more tourists because of its beautiful land and sea life. Officials are working to protect the rare animals and fragile environment while managing the increase in visitors.
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Scandola Nature Reserve is located off the coast of Corsica.
It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The area is known for dramatic landscapes and diverse marine life.
Tourism to the reserve is growing from visitors worldwide.
Increased tourism poses challenges to protecting wildlife and the marine ecosystem.
Efforts are underway to find a balance between conservation and tourism.
The reserve’s ecosystem is described as fragile, needing careful protection.
The news report was produced by France 2 and FRANCE 24 journalists.
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A large wildfire in southwestern France has burned about 4,600 hectares of forest and forced 10,000 people to leave their homes. Authorities say strong winds are making the fire worse, and emergency teams are working to control it while making changes to nearby events like the Tour de France.
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The wildfire is in the Aspres region near the Spanish border.
About 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages were evacuated.
The fire has burned around 4,600 hectares of forest in the French Pyrénées foothills.
Strong winds on July 6, 2026, are expected to make the fire spread more.
The Tour de France stage near the fire is closed to the public, and team vehicles will be limited.
In Spain, the fire burned 2,200 hectares mostly in a protected area but is now stable.
A man in Catalonia was arrested, suspected of causing the fire by using a power tool near the road.
Another wildfire in eastern Spain forced 500 people to evacuate a national park with cork oak trees.
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Deadly fights happened inside a prison near Colombo, Sri Lanka. At least 25 people died and over 100 were hurt during the unrest that started on Sunday and lasted into Monday.
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The clashes took place at a prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers north of Colombo.
Local TV reported 25 deaths and more than 100 injuries among inmates and prison staff.
Police confirmed deaths happened but gave no detailed information.
The cause of the violence is not yet known.
Over 100 injured people were admitted to the main local hospital.
Sri Lankan prisons are very crowded, holding over 39,000 inmates while designed for about 10,000.
The hospital official spoke anonymously as they were not allowed to give official statements.
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