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An expert says Iran needs to improve its relationship with the United States to help fix its struggling economy. This comes amid ongoing conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
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Iran’s economy is in poor condition after months of conflict with the US and Israel.
Arash Azizi, a writer for the Atlantic, suggested Iran must find a way to normalize relations with the US.
Iranian leaders held funeral ceremonies for the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
The conflicts have led to US sanctions affecting Iran’s economy.
Relations between Iran and the US have been tense for many years.
The situation is part of a larger set of issues in the Middle East involving security and political struggles.
The article was published by FRANCE 24 on July 5, 2026.
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The BBC Newscast episode discusses a Sunday Times story about Nigel Farage receiving help such as staff, security, and housing from George Cottrell, who has been convicted of fraud. The Reform party says Farage did not break rules because he received this support before becoming a Member of Parliament (MP).
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Nigel Farage got support from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster.
The support included staff, security, and housing.
This occurred before Farage became an MP.
Reform party claims Farage did not break any rules regarding declaring the support.
Gabriel Pogrund, the journalist who led the investigation, discusses the findings.
The episode aired on BBC Newscast, presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell.
The story explains what the rules say about declaring outside support.
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Nigeria says two Nigerian citizens were killed in South Africa amid rising attacks against migrants. Nigeria's government is warning South Africa and seeking compensation, while South Africa denies paying and blames Nigerians for drug problems.
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Two Nigerians, Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, were killed on 28 June in South Africa.
Iroegbu was reportedly killed by police officers in Pretoria using harsh interrogation methods.
Joe was attacked outside his shop in eMalahleni by unknown assailants.
Nigeria says anti-migrant attacks have increased, causing many Africans, including about 700 Nigerians, to be repatriated.
Protests in South Africa have demanded action against illegal migration, blaming foreigners for job shortages.
Nigeria criticized a South African minister’s comment linking Nigerians to drug dens as hate speech.
South African authorities say they will not pay compensation and advise Nigerians to sell their registered properties in South Africa.
South Africa has over 30% unemployment and is a destination for migrants seeking low-paid jobs from poorer African countries.
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The UK recently experienced a heatwave that broke the previous June temperature record set in 1976. People who lived through the 1976 heatwave shared their memories, describing challenges like water shortages, empty reservoirs, and coping with high temperatures without modern conveniences.
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The recent heatwave reached 37.7°C in Lingwood, Norfolk, breaking the previous June record of 35.6°C from 1976.
In 1976, Britain faced a severe drought and heatwave that surprised many people.
At that time, people conserved water by sharing baths, reusing water for gardens, and saving washing machine water.
John Ellis experienced exams in hot, old buildings while the local reservoirs were nearly empty, exposing submerged villages.
Susan Gilliam, pregnant in 1976, described having no running water except in toilets and relying on daily bucket deliveries.
The 1976 heatwave lacked some discomforts of today’s heatwave, such as higher humidity and pollution.
People now have access to showers and modern conveniences that were not common in 1976.
Those who lived through the 1976 heatwave note concerns about climate change and the need to reduce carbon emissions.
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Australian authorities are investigating six large silver spheres that washed up on a beach in northern Queensland. The Australian Space Agency believes these objects are space debris and is working to find out where they came from, while emergency teams are keeping the public away due to possible hazards.
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Six solid silver spheres were found on Forrest Beach, north of Townsville in Queensland, Australia.
The objects are thought to be space debris, possibly parts of a spacecraft.
The Australian Space Agency is trying to determine the origin of the spheres.
Emergency crews wearing protective suits placed the spheres in special barrels under police guard.
A safety zone of 50 meters around the objects is in place, and people are told not to touch them.
The spheres might contain dangerous leftover substances used as rocket fuel.
Similar space debris has washed up in other countries like Australia (in 2023) and Namibia (in 2011).
Local residents have expressed curiosity because such discoveries are rare in the area.
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Hundreds of firefighters are working to control wildfires in Portugal and Greece. In Portugal, the fire has burned a large area for several days, while in Greece, toxic smoke from a recycling plant fire has forced residents to stay indoors.
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A wildfire in central Portugal has burned about 12,000 hectares (46 square miles) since Thursday.
Over 1,200 firefighters, 400 vehicles, and 15 aircraft are fighting the fire in Portugal.
Spain and Italy sent firefighters and aircraft to help Portugal battle the wildfire.
In Greece, a wildfire broke out near Thessaloniki at a recycling plant on Saturday evening.
Authorities in Thessaloniki advised residents to stay indoors due to toxic smoke from the fire.
About 160 firefighters worked overnight to control the fire in Greece, using aircraft at dawn.
An evacuation was ordered for three suburbs and a facility for 157 special needs people in Greece.
A man was arrested in Greece for allegedly causing the fire by creating sparks with his vehicle.
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France marked the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a historical reenactment at the Palace of Versailles. The French government played a secret role in helping the American colonies gain independence from Britain.
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The event took place at the Palace of Versailles in France.
It celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence.
France supported the American colonies during their fight against British rule.
This support was given secretly by the French government.
The reenactment was a way to show France’s historical role in American independence.
The event occurred over a weekend near early July 2026.
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Iran held funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, attended by many senior officials and millions of mourners. His son Mojtaba Khamenei was absent, amid rumors about his health and security concerns. The event took place amid tense regional relations and ongoing peace talks involving the US.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran’s Supreme Leader from 1989 until his death in February 2024.
Millions of people, including top Iranian officials and Khamenei’s three other sons, attended the funeral events.
Mojtaba Khamenei, one of Ali Khamenei’s sons, did not attend and has not appeared publicly since March.
Rumors say Mojtaba might have been wounded in an airstrike that killed Ali Khamenei.
The funeral ceremonies are called the “funeral of the century” and expected to draw 12-20 million people across Iran and Iraq.
President Donald Trump commented that peace talks with Iran were paused for the funeral and said the US avoided military strikes to keep negotiating partners.
Some mourners expressed strong anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments during the ceremonies.
Safety measures were in place due to the massive crowds, and thousands sought medical help, but no deaths were reported at the event location.
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Armed groups in Mali launched coordinated attacks on military positions in multiple towns across the country, targeting both Malian and Russian forces. Two groups, a Tuareg separatist front and an al-Qaeda-linked militant group, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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The attacks took place in five locations: Aguelhok, Anefis, Gao in the north; Sevare in central Mali; and Kenieroba in the south.
The Malian army said it killed 26 attackers and suffered five casualties among its forces.
The paramilitary group Africa Corps, supported by Russia, helped repel attacks in Konna and Somadougou.
A Tuareg separatist group called the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the jihadi group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility.
JNIM formed in 2017 by combining several al-Qaeda linked groups, aims to control territory and remove Western influence.
The FLA, created in 2024, seeks independence for northern Mali and is led by Alghabass Ag Intalla.
The two groups have sometimes partnered against Malian government forces and allies.
Mali has faced repeated conflicts and coups since its independence in 1960, including a major rebellion in 2012 involving Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups.
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Pope Leo XIV has started his summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo, the Vatican’s traditional summer home. Before his break, he took strong leadership roles on global issues like artificial intelligence and conflicts, and managed important changes within the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV was elected in May 2025 and is now the head of the Catholic Church.
He is spending July 2026 at Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, where he will stay until July 27.
The pope moved into the Apostolic Palace on the estate for better security and easier Vatican operations.
His predecessor, Pope Francis, did not use Castel Gandolfo as a retreat during his time.
Leo XIV has shown a more active leadership style, making key decisions as a global religious and political figure.
His recent actions covered topics like artificial intelligence and international conflicts.
The visit to Lampedusa highlighted the migrant crisis in Europe, showing his concern for humanitarian issues.
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A Palestinian doctor named Hussam Abu Safiya was detained by Israeli forces 18 months ago. His lawyer says he is in very bad health and has been mistreated while in custody, but Israeli officials deny these claims.
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Hussam Abu Safiya is a Palestinian doctor and former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza.
He was arrested by Israeli forces in December 2024 and has not been formally charged.
Abu Safiya led his hospital during an 85-day Israeli military siege amid the Israel-Hamas war.
His lawyer and a human rights group say he shows signs of abuse and is in critical condition.
He has been held in solitary confinement for long periods and reportedly has head injuries and breathing problems.
The Israel Prison Service rejects allegations of abuse and says all detainees receive proper medical care.
Thousands of Palestinians have been detained by Israel since the war with Hamas began in October 2023.
The war started with a Hamas attack on Israel, leading to many casualties on both sides.
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Police are investigating a complaint about missing money linked to Yes Scotland, the group that campaigned for Scottish independence in 2014. The complaint alleges that over £1.5 million reported earlier cannot be found in the accounts after 2016.
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Yes Scotland campaigned for Scottish independence ahead of the 2014 referendum.
A complaint was made about around £1.5 million being unaccounted for in Yes Scotland’s finances.
Yes Scotland Ltd was set up by former SNP leader Alex Salmond and has been inactive since 2014.
Its most recent accounts, published last year, showed a balance of zero.
David Henry, who previously raised concerns about SNP finances, made the complaint.
Police Scotland confirmed they received the complaint and are making inquiries.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, was jailed for embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP.
The SNP says Yes Scotland Ltd is a separate group from the party and that the party was a victim of Murrell’s crime.
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Indonesian troops found the body of American pilot Nicholas Goselin in Papua. He was killed last week by separatist rebels in the area. The recovery operation used helicopters and a team of soldiers.
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Nicholas Goselin was an American pilot.
He was killed by separatist rebels called ‘Bakusip’.
The incident happened in Papua, a region in Indonesia.
Indonesian troops conducted the recovery mission.
The team had 10 members and used three helicopters.
Papua is known as a restive or unstable region.
The recovery happened after the pilot’s death last week.
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A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safia, has been held by Israel without charge for over 555 days and is now in life-threatening condition, according to his son and a human rights group. Abu Safia’s son says his father shows signs of severe abuse and poor health after being moved to solitary confinement in a high-security prison.
Key Facts
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
He was arrested by Israeli forces on December 27, 2024, without any formal charges.
His health has deteriorated sharply, showing signs of abuse, difficulty breathing, and injuries.
Abu Safia was transferred to solitary confinement in Nitzan prison’s Rakefet section.
A lawyer visiting him reported seeing fresh bruises and severe injuries.
Physicians for Human Rights Israel said his life is in immediate danger and called for his release.
Israel has labeled him an “unlawful combatant,” a status used to detain Palestinians without trial.
Fourteen Palestinian doctors from Gaza are currently held by Israel without charges.
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Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes that caused nearly 3,000 deaths, according to updated official numbers. International rescue teams are now ending their search for survivors among the rubble.
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Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes.
The official death toll is close to 3,000 people.
Rescue teams came from other countries to help with the search.
Search operations are now being wound down as chances of finding survivors decrease.
The earthquakes caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
The article was reported by FRANCE 24 from Caracas.
The official death number is expected to rise further.
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A Paris appeals court is about to make a decision on Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case. This ruling could affect whether she can run in France’s 2027 presidential election.
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Marine Le Pen faces an appeals court ruling related to embezzlement charges.
The case involves accusations of misusing European Union funds.
The ruling is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2026.
Marine Le Pen is a leading candidate in the upcoming 2027 French presidential election.
The court’s decision could disqualify her from running for president.
The National Rally, Le Pen’s political party, has also been investigated for EU fund misuse.
The French presidential election is set to take place in 2027 with many candidates expected.
The political climate in France includes concerns about legal and financial issues involving politicians.
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China and Russia will hold joint naval exercises off China’s eastern coast near Qingdao next week. The drills will include ships and submarines from both countries and involve activities like reconnaissance and missile defense.
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The exercises will take place from Monday until July 13 near Qingdao, a major Chinese port.
Russian Navy will send a cruiser, corvette, diesel-electric submarine, and a rescue ship for the drills.
China will participate with two destroyers, a frigate, a submarine, a supply ship, and a rescue vessel.
The drills will focus on reconnaissance (gathering information), air and missile defense, and surface strike exercises.
After the drills, China and Russia plan to conduct joint maritime patrols in parts of the Pacific Ocean.
These joint naval exercises, called Joint Sea, have happened annually since 2012.
The training follows a recent visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to China, where he praised strong ties with China.
China has not condemned Russia’s war in Ukraine and says it remains neutral while calling for peace talks.
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A US man named Michael Phillips, who says he has the world's smallest penis, has raised nearly $13,000 online for a medical procedure to enlarge it. He plans to undergo treatment to improve his condition called micropenis, which causes health and personal difficulties.
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Michael Phillips claims his penis measures only 0.38 inches (0.97 cm) fully erect.
He has a medical condition called micropenis, defined as a stretched length under 2.67 inches (6.8 cm).
Phillips raised almost $13,000 on GoFundMe from over 250 people to pay for an enlargement procedure.
A Beverly Hills surgeon offered to do the surgery free but Phillips chose a closer facility for his treatment.
The procedure aims to increase girth to help with some urinary and personal challenges he faces.
Phillips speaks out against body shaming related to micropenis and shares his experiences publicly.
Some online users have doubted the truth of his story, but Phillips has shown proof for media appearances.
The condition impacts his dating life and makes simple tasks like urinating difficult.
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A new study shows that the British swallowtail butterfly, Papilio machaon britannicus, has been a separate subspecies for at least 200,000 years. This rare butterfly lives only in the Norfolk Broads wetlands and depends on a rare plant, milk parsley, which is threatened by rising sea levels caused by global heating.
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The British swallowtail butterfly is smaller and darker than its continental relatives.
Scientists previously thought the subspecies formed about 8,000 years ago but now believe it separated from European cousins 200,000 to 1.7 million years ago.
The butterfly’s caterpillars only eat milk parsley, a rare wetland plant.
Rising sea levels and salty water are harming milk parsley and the butterfly’s wetland habitat.
The continental swallowtail butterfly is becoming more common in Britain due to warmer weather.
There is concern that the continental butterfly might breed with the British subspecies, potentially mixing the two.
Experts say the British swallowtail is unique to Britain and should be protected with new conservation efforts.
Plans include moving the butterfly and its food plant to safer wetlands to help them survive.
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Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian pediatrician and hospital director, has been held by Israeli authorities since December 27, 2024, after surrendering Kamal Adwan Hospital following a siege. He is accused of ties to Hamas but has not been formally charged or given a chance for an independent review of evidence; his lawyer reports he is in poor health after over 500 days of detention.
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Dr. Abu Safia surrendered Kamal Adwan Hospital on December 27, 2024, after an 85-day siege in Gaza.
The hospital faced attacks that killed at least 30 people and injured 20 during an Israeli military operation on December 6, 2024.
His teenage son was killed outside the hospital, adding to his personal loss amid the conflict.
Israel accuses him of affiliation with Hamas under the Unlawful Combatants Law but has not provided public evidence or formal charges.
He was seen in poor condition during a rare video court appearance on June 10, 2026, after more than 500 days in detention.
Many Palestinian medical workers, including 14 doctors, remain detained by Israel; some have died, and many healthcare workers have been killed.
Palestinian medical facilities and staff have been repeatedly targeted in the conflict, raising concerns about violations of international law.
Israel claims some hospitals serve as bases for armed groups but has not verified this publicly.
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