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The Willow Fire near Leadville, Colorado, grew by about 900 acres in one day, leading to new evacuation orders and warnings. Authorities are using controlled burns and aircraft to try to slow the fire, but many areas remain at risk, and shelters have been set up for people who had to leave.
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The Willow Fire started on June 28 near Mount Massive and Leadville, Colorado.
The fire grew to about 3,957 acres as of Sunday, up from 2,969 acres the previous morning.
Only 1% of the fire's edge is currently under control with firelines.
New mandatory evacuation orders include Halfmoon Road and Lake Fork Trailer Park.
Pre-evacuation warnings were issued for areas near Twin Lakes and State Highway 82.
Firefighters use controlled burns and airplane slurry drops to try to stop or slow the fire.
The fire management team aims to push the fire into higher ground where there is less dry material to burn.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Temporary shelters are open at Buena Vista Public Safety Complex and Battle Mountain High School.
The Leadville Regional Airport is closed to non-emergency flights.
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Thieves stole around €4 million worth of jewellery from the Lalique Museum in northeastern France early on Sunday. About 20 pieces were taken after burglars broke into the jewellery room, and the museum will be closed for several days while the investigation continues.
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The burglary happened at about 5:30 am local time in Wingen-sur-Moder, France.
Around 20 pieces of jewellery were stolen, with losses close to four million euros.
An alarm went off, but the security company soon found it was a cleaning lady who arrived first and called the police.
CCTV footage from the museum is being reviewed by investigators.
The Lalique Museum focuses on the work of Rene Lalique, a famous jeweller and glassmaker.
The museum opened in 2011 near the Lalique company's factory.
This theft follows a major jewellery heist last year at the Louvre in Paris, where around $102 million in jewellery was stolen.
The museum is closed for several days due to the burglary investigation.
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Air quality in Washington, D.C., dropped to very unhealthy levels on Sunday after large fireworks displays on July 4th. Officials issued warnings for people, especially those with health risks, to limit outdoor activities due to the high pollution. The air quality is expected to improve over the next few days.
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Washington, D.C., experienced very unhealthy air quality following July 4th fireworks.
A "purple" alert means air pollution is very high and outdoor activity should be limited, especially for vulnerable groups like those with lung or heart issues, children, and older adults.
Surrounding suburbs had an "orange" alert, indicating unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups.
Areas further from the city had better, "moderate" air quality with a "yellow" alert.
D.C. ranked sixth among the most polluted cities worldwide on Sunday according to IQAir.
Other U.S. cities like Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis also saw worsened air quality after July 4th fireworks.
The fireworks in D.C. were particularly large, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
A heat wave with temperatures above 100°F affected many July 4th events, including in D.C.
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Large crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in joint US-Israeli strikes at the start of a war. Ceremonies will last six days across Iran and Iraq, with burial planned in Mashhad.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former supreme leader, was killed in US-Israeli strikes at the war’s start.
Thousands gathered in Tehran for his funeral service on Sunday.
His second son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was not present at the funeral.
His other sons—Masoud, Mostafa, and Meysam—attended the ceremony.
Iran state media say funeral ceremonies will continue for six days in Iran and neighboring Iraq.
The burial will take place in the former leader’s hometown, Mashhad, on Thursday.
International journalists face restrictions on reporting from Iran, including the BBC’s correspondent.
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Stephen Francis, a Jamaican track and field coach who helped turn Jamaica into a global sprinting leader, has died at age 64. He co-founded the MVP Track & Field Club, which trained many Olympic champions and world record holders.
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Stephen Francis died late on a Saturday; no cause of death was announced.
He co-founded the Maximising Velocity & Power (MVP) Track & Field Club in 1999.
The MVP club produced top sprinters like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Asafa Powell.
Francis helped keep Jamaican athletes in Jamaica by providing high-quality coaching and training at home.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness praised Francis for dedicating his life to coaching instead of finance.
Francis received the Order of Jamaica in 2017 for his contributions to track and field.
The global athletics organization and leaders from other Caribbean countries acknowledged his impact on the sport.
His work inspired a generation of Caribbean athletes to believe they could compete at the highest levels.
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Over 100 new wildfires started across the United States during the Fourth of July weekend, adding to an already intense fire season due to hot and dry weather in the West. Firefighters are actively battling many large fires, with evacuations ordered in some areas, while officials believe fireworks contributed to the new fires.
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Since Saturday, 124 new wildfires have been reported nationwide, including six major ones.
Firefighters are currently managing 41 large fires, with mandatory evacuations in three places.
This year, nearly 37,000 fires have burned about 3.3 million acres across the country.
Officials suspect fireworks caused some of the new fires, especially in Colorado.
The National Interagency Fire Center is at Preparedness Level 4, meaning high resource demand across the nation.
Extreme heat, dry plants, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire conditions in several Western states like Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.
Three firefighters died recently in Colorado while fighting the Knowles Fire.
Large fires include Utah’s Cottonwood Fire (about 95,000 acres) and Colorado’s Aspen Acres Fire (about 87,000 acres).
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Iran is holding large public mourning events after the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, its Supreme Leader, on February 28, which coincided with the start of a war with the United States. The government is showing a strong, organized display of grief, while questions remain about who will succeed Khamenei and the future direction of Iran’s leadership.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was assassinated on February 28, the opening day of a war between Iran and the US.
Tens of thousands gathered in Tehran for funeral and mourning ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla.
State TV broadcast the events, showing people praying and calling for revenge.
A few Western media outlets were allowed to film the ceremonies, which appeared carefully planned by the Iranian government.
Analysts debate whether the large crowds show true public grief or a government effort to appear strong.
Mojtaba Khamenei, possibly the next leader and the Supreme Leader’s son, has not made public appearances since the assassination.
Three of Khamenei’s brothers and other family members who died in the attack attended the funeral.
The ongoing political succession in Iran is uncertain following the assassination and attack on Khamenei’s family.
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A seaplane with 10 people on board made a rough landing in New York City’s East River on Sunday around noon. The plane stayed upright and was towed back to the dock. No injuries have been reported according to city officials.
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The incident happened in New York City’s East River.
The seaplane had 10 passengers.
The New York City Fire Department described the landing as “hard.”
The plane stayed mostly upright after landing.
It was towed back to the dock after the landing.
No injuries were reported from the landing.
A helicopter was seen flying above the scene.
Photos and videos showed the plane leaning with its left wingtip in the water.
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The article explains ways President Donald Trump can improve relationships and diplomacy with other countries about Iran. It highlights two main areas where efforts in diplomacy might lead to better results.
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President Donald Trump is seeking to strengthen U.S. alliances related to Iran policy.
The article identifies two key areas where focused diplomatic work could help improve outcomes.
These improvements would involve working closely with allies in international relations.
Successfully managing diplomacy with Iran is a priority for U.S. foreign policy.
Concerted diplomatic efforts mean coordinated and focused talks and actions among countries.
The article suggests that better cooperation could lead to more favorable results in dealing with Iran issues.
Improving ties with allies can enhance the United States' position in global politics.
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Fighting has increased in western Yemen as Houthi forces launched a surprise attack on army barracks in southern Hodeidah. About 50 Houthi fighters have been reported killed during these renewed battles for control over key areas along the Red Sea coast.
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The Houthis launched a sudden attack on army barracks in southern Hodeidah.
Around 50 Houthi fighters were killed in the fighting.
The clashes are happening in western Yemen.
Both sides are trying to control important parts of the Red Sea coast.
The fighting reflects ongoing conflict between the Yemeni government and Houthi forces.
Control of the Red Sea coast is strategically important for Yemen.
The situation is part of a larger conflict in Yemen involving territory disputes.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the Trump administration’s quick help after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing nearly 3,000 people. The U.S. sent rescue teams to assist, while the Venezuelan government faced criticism for slow emergency response during the disaster recovery.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck the coastal area of La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 24.
Almost 3,000 people have died, and over 41,000 are missing due to the earthquakes.
The U.S. sent urban search and rescue teams from several fire departments to help find survivors.
Marco Rubio released a statement on Venezuela’s National Day honoring the resilience of Venezuelan people.
Rescue efforts are ending as hopes to find more survivors decrease.
Many Venezuelans criticized their government for being slow and ineffective in responding to the disaster.
President Donald Trump had announced plans to improve Venezuela’s economy and infrastructure after removing Nicolás Maduro six months ago.
Venezuela remains unstable with economic struggles and no clear date for democratic elections.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit the US Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands with very strong winds and heavy rain. The storm could cause serious flooding, very high waves, and severe damage to buildings and power lines.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is forecast to bring winds of 260 km/h (162 mph) and gusts up to 315 km/h (196 mph), similar to a Category 5 hurricane.
The typhoon is expected to hit Guam and Northern Mariana Islands on Monday morning.
The US National Weather Service warns of heavy flooding, dangerous waves up to 10.7 meters (35 feet), and coastal flooding.
Some residents are moving to emergency shelters and securing their homes and businesses.
Guam has a population of about 170,000; Northern Mariana Islands about 40,000; nearby Rota island has 1,500 people.
If the storm passes over Rota, many homes that are not concrete will be destroyed, trees will be downed, and power outages may last weeks or months.
Previous typhoons like Sinlaku and Mawar caused major damage in the region earlier.
Flights have been canceled, and some people are preparing to stay in shelters or hotels during the storm.
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French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit Syria soon, becoming the first Western leader to go there since President Bashar Assad was removed from power in 2024. Macron previously met Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and has promised to work toward lifting most European and U.S. sanctions on Syria.
Key Facts
Macron will visit Syria as the first Western leader since Assad’s ouster in 2024.
Syrian state media reported the visit but did not give a specific date.
Macron met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Paris in May 2025.
Macron plans to push the EU and the U.S. to lift most sanctions on Syria, many of which have already been removed.
Macron will attend a NATO summit in Turkey shortly before his visit.
He will be joined by French investors and business representatives on the trip.
Syria has suffered a 14-year conflict that killed nearly 500,000 people and displaced millions.
Syria’s infrastructure is heavily damaged and the country needs large investments to rebuild and reduce poverty.
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Several days of extreme heat caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey, mainly among people without air conditioning. After the heat wave, severe storms hit parts of the central and eastern United States, causing widespread power outages affecting nearly one million customers.
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At least 19 people in New Jersey died from causes related to heat exposure.
Most deaths occurred in central and northern New Jersey, including people found indoors without air conditioning and outside in heat.
Temperatures broke records in multiple locations, including 104°F (40°C) at New York’s LaGuardia Airport and 106°F (41.1°C) in Atlantic City.
The heat came from a “heat dome,” where hot air is trapped causing high heat and humidity for several days.
Overnight temperatures stayed high, making it harder for people’s bodies to cool down and recover from the heat.
After the heat wave, severe thunderstorms hit parts of the U.S. causing strong winds that knocked down power lines and trees.
Around 900,000 electricity customers were without power in several states including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Utilities reported many downed wires and thousands of customers still without power days after the storms.
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A week-long funeral ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used strong religious and political symbols to promote national unity and support for the government. The events included mourning, processions in Iran and Iraq, and messages highlighting Khamenei’s role as a martyr and a call for resistance against enemies.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Leader from 1989 until his death on February 28 in a US-Israeli airstrike.
His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, became the new Supreme Leader in March but has stayed out of public due to security concerns.
The funeral included three days of mourning in Tehran and a procession through important Shia cities in Iran and Iraq.
Official messages portray Khamenei’s death as martyrdom and ask people to grieve as a national duty.
The slogan “We must rise” is used, based on a Quran verse encouraging standing for a divine cause.
An image of Khamenei’s clenched fist is widely used in government propaganda and symbolizes defiance.
The funeral route passes through major Shia religious sites, connecting Khamenei’s death to historic Shia struggles.
A large red flag reading “O avengers of Hussein” links the call for revenge with a famous Shia martyrdom story, suggesting retaliation against the US and Israel.
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The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), a traditionalist Catholic group, excommunicated after they ordained four bishops without the pope's permission. A priest from SSPX said a future pope might restore the group to full ties with the Roman Catholic Church, similar to a past reconciliation under Pope Benedict XVI.
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The SSPX is a traditionalist Catholic group that opposes changes made after the 1960s Second Vatican Council.
On July 1, four bishops were ordained by SSPX without approval from Pope Leo XIV, leading to automatic excommunication.
The Vatican said the ordinations broke Church rules and showed disrespect for papal authority.
About 30,000 SSPX followers and over 120 priests in the U.S. are affected by the excommunication.
The SSPX was founded in 1970 by Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, who rejected post-Vatican II reforms.
A similar split happened in 1988 when Lefebvre ordained bishops without permission, but Pope Benedict XVI later lifted those excommunications.
The recent ceremony took place in Écône, Switzerland, with bishops who had previously been excommunicated leading the ordinations.
The Vatican declared the SSPX in formal schism and extended excommunication to priests and followers who formally support the group.
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Syria has delayed the first meeting of its new transitional parliament without giving a reason. The parliament is part of a five-year plan after the old legislature was dissolved following the overthrow of longtime leader Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
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The first session of Syria's transitional parliament was postponed to an unknown date.
The new parliament was created after Assad was removed from power in December 2024.
About half a million people died in Syria’s nearly 14-year civil war.
A temporary constitution for a five-year transitional period was signed in March 2025 by President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Two-thirds of the 210 parliament members are chosen by local committees appointed by the electoral commission, and the president appoints the remaining third.
The Druze-majority Suwayda province has not yet selected its parliament members due to sectarian violence last year.
Kurdish areas in the north and northeast are now under government control, and Kurdish institutions have been integrated into the state.
The new parliament will serve a 30-month term and work on election laws to prepare for future public elections.
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Iran held funeral prayers for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack that also targeted other top officials and triggered a war. Crowds called for revenge against the U.S. and Israel, while Iran’s new supreme leader has not yet appeared publicly. The U.S. is continuing negotiations with Iran on ending the conflict and addressing its nuclear program.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in a February 28 attack that led to a war.
Hundreds of thousands attended his funeral in Tehran, chanting slogans against America and Israel.
Some hard-liners called for the assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump during the funeral.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is believed to be hiding after being wounded and has not appeared publicly.
Top Iranian officials, including sons of the late leader and commanders of the Revolutionary Guard, attended the funeral.
Posters and speeches at the event openly mentioned Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as targets for revenge.
The U.S. continues negotiations with Iran focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and rolling back Iran’s nuclear program.
President Trump spoke simultaneously in Washington, highlighting U.S. military successes against Iran and other countries.
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Iran held funeral prayers for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in a recent attack that also killed other top officials and sparked a war. Iran’s new supreme leader, believed to have been wounded, has not appeared publicly, while Iranian crowds called for revenge against the U.S. and Israel amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, was killed in an attack on February 28, along with other top officials.
His sons and other top Iranian officials appeared publicly at the funeral in Tehran, signaling they feel safe.
The new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly hiding and has not appeared at the ceremonies, likely due to injuries.
Crowds at the funeral chanted anti-American and anti-Israel slogans and called for revenge, including targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and political leaders, including those negotiating with the U.S., attended the funeral.
The event occurred amid ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. about ending the war and dealing with Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. president spoke simultaneously at a U.S. event celebrating the country’s founding, mentioning military successes related to Iran.
Threats and tensions remain high between Iran and the U.S., with past incidents including the 2020 killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani ordered by President Trump.
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A photo showing a blindfolded and tied Palestinian detainee has caused pain for two Gaza mothers, each believing the man is their missing son. The Israeli military confirmed the photo is real, is investigating the incident, but has not identified the man or his location.
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A photo leaked on Instagram shows a Palestinian man blindfolded, stripped to underwear, and tied up in a painful way.
The Israeli military said the photo is genuine but did not name the man or say where he is held.
Two mothers from Gaza, Rana Abu Nassar and Joudeh Al-Ghou, both say the man in the photo is their missing son.
Osama Abu Nassar was arrested near the "Yellow Line" in March, along with his one-year-old child. The child was released with burn marks.
Israel says the burn marks on the child came from warning shots to stop Osama from crossing the "Yellow Line."
Ameen Al-Ghoul was arrested in November 2023 while moving within Gaza; his mother also identifies him in the photo.
About 1,200 Palestinians from Gaza are held in Israel under a law that allows indefinite detention of those suspected of hostile acts.
The Palestinian Prisoners Society has asked the Israeli military to allow lawyers to visit the two men, but visits are difficult and slow to arrange.
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