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Europe is experiencing more frequent and longer heatwaves as its climate changes. Experts say these extreme heat events are now a constant risk, not just rare or seasonal problems.
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Europe's heatwaves occur more often and last longer than before.
The continent is warming faster than many other parts of the world.
Scientists say rising temperatures in Europe are happening mostly as predicted.
Extreme heat is now seen as a serious, ongoing risk to countries, not just a temporary issue.
The National Heat Risk Commission works on studying and addressing heat risks.
Climate change is causing this increase in high temperatures and heatwaves.
Experts suggest governments should treat heatwaves as a structural problem needing long-term solutions.
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A 40-year-old man from Iran was arrested for setting fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin. He shouted anti-Islam and anti-immigrant slogans during the attack. No one was hurt in the fire.
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The attacker is a 40-year-old Iranian national.
He set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin.
During the attack, he shouted slogans against Islam and immigrants.
Authorities arrested the man soon after the incident.
The man has been formally charged for the arson attack.
No injuries were reported from the fire.
The incident is being treated as a hate crime.
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The TV show "Ruthless" Season 6 is streaming on Paramount+. The first two episodes were released on June 30, 2026, and Episode 3 will be available on July 7, 2026. New episodes come out weekly on Wednesdays.
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"Ruthless" Season 6 started with Episodes 1 and 2 released together on June 30, 2026.
Episode 3 will release on July 7, 2026, at 12 a.m. Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern Time).
Episodes will be released weekly every Wednesday until August 25, 2026.
The season has a total of 10 episodes.
You need a Paramount+ subscription to watch the show.
Paramount+ subscription prices start at $7.99 per month or $59 per year.
The show’s story involves tensions, shifting power, and FBI involvement within a cult called The Highest.
Episode 3’s detailed storyline has not been shared yet.
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The UK government will review the national lottery for the first time in over 20 years. The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, said the public will have more influence on how the money raised by the lottery is spent.
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The national lottery review will include a 12-week public consultation.
The lottery has raised over £53 billion for good causes since 1994.
Millions of people play the lottery every week in the UK.
Lisa Nandy emphasized the need for communities to have a say in spending decisions.
The review aims to help smaller, local organizations get more support.
The lottery franchise was operated by Camelot until 2022.
In 2022, Allwyn won the 10-year lottery licence after a competition.
Allwyn is owned by Czech billionaire Karel Komárek.
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France will hold its presidential election in two rounds, with the first round on April 18th and the second round on May 2nd, 2026. These dates were set by the government according to the French constitution, despite some criticism about the timing during a busy holiday period.
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The French presidential election will take place in late April and early May 2026.
The first round is scheduled for April 18th, and the final round is on May 2nd.
Emmanuel Macron’s current term will end soon, making way for the new president.
Some candidates have criticized the election dates because they coincide with a busy holiday season.
The French government says the dates follow rules set by the French constitution.
Multiple candidates will run in the first round of the election.
The election process includes two rounds to ensure a final winner is chosen.
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A JetBlue airplane and a United airplane have recently had close encounters with drones while flying. These incidents raise concerns about the safety risks when drones fly near airplanes.
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A JetBlue plane nearly collided with a drone in the past few days.
A United plane also experienced a near miss with a drone in the same period.
Near collisions mean the planes and drones came dangerously close but did not crash.
Such close encounters can be very dangerous for aircraft safety.
The incidents highlight increasing worries about drones flying near airports or flight paths.
Officials and airlines are paying more attention to the risks of drones near airplanes.
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Scientists say June 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded for the world's oceans. They warn that the El Niño weather pattern starting this year could increase global temperatures and cause more extreme weather in 2026 and 2027.
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June 2026 set a record for the hottest ocean temperatures worldwide.
El Niño is a natural weather event that affects temperature and rainfall around the globe.
This El Niño could make global heating worse, on land and in the sea.
The effects may last into 2027.
Understanding El Niño helps people prepare for severe weather linked to climate change.
Experts compare the strength of this El Niño to the strongest ones recorded before.
The warming caused by El Niño could lead to longer and more intense heatwaves.
Scientists emphasize the need for practical solutions to protect people and the environment from worsening climate effects.
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A new agreement sponsored by the United States aims to bring peace between Lebanon and Israel, but the situation in Lebanon has not changed. Israel still occupies southern Lebanon and recently carried out strikes there, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israeli forces will remain until Hezbollah leaves.
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The United States helped create a peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Despite the agreement, Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon.
Israel launched targeted military strikes in southern Lebanon recently.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the occupied area in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Israeli troops will not withdraw as long as the group Hezbollah remains in the area.
Hezbollah is a Lebanese political and military group seen as a threat by Israel.
The overall conflict situation in Lebanon has not improved despite diplomatic efforts.
Other recent events in the Middle East include tensions involving Iran, Gulf states, and ceasefire challenges.
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Jamir Nazir’s short story, which some people said was written by AI, won the overall Commonwealth short story prize. The Commonwealth Foundation investigated and confirmed the story was written by Nazir without AI help.
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Jamir Nazir won the overall Commonwealth short story prize for "The Serpent in the Grove."
Some social media users accused the story of being written by AI.
The Commonwealth Foundation reviewed drafts and documents to check if AI was used.
The foundation concluded that Nazir wrote the story himself without AI.
Nazir received an extra £2,500 on top of his regional prize money.
Nazir said he wrote several drafts and used speech-to-text software on his phone.
Some critics pointed out writing styles they felt were typical of AI, but the foundation defended the writer’s originality.
The foundation warned that AI-detection software is not always reliable and can wrongly accuse writers, especially those from diverse backgrounds.
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Canada will join the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This follows Canada’s public broadcaster CBC becoming a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision.
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Canada will debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) last week.
Canada is the first new country to join Eurovision since Australia in 2015.
Canadian singer Céline Dion won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland, but Canada itself has never competed.
Some Canadian artists have represented other countries before, like France.
Some countries such as Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands withdrew from Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.
Eurovision allows countries with EBU-member broadcasters to participate.
The Canadian government supported CBC with funding to help explore Eurovision participation.
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After recent earthquakes in Venezuela, military forces linked to the Chavista government arrived in the affected areas carrying weapons instead of disaster relief tools. This action raised concerns about the government's intentions during the emergency.
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Earthquakes recently struck Venezuela, causing damage and requiring disaster response.
Military forces loyal to the Chavista government went to the disaster zones.
These forces carried pistols and rifles, not tools like shovels or pickaxes.
Their presence with weapons suggested a focus beyond disaster relief.
This situation has led to worries about the state of democracy in Venezuela.
The article suggests these actions may suppress democratic processes during a crisis.
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Salzburg has started a summer rule banning tourists from driving into its historic city centre during July and August. The goal is to reduce traffic by about 1,000 vehicles daily and make the city easier to enjoy for both visitors and residents.
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The ban applies to visitors driving into Salzburg’s old town area in summer.
The city offers park-and-ride tickets that include public transport for groups at a low price (€7.50).
Residents, local businesses, delivery vehicles, taxis, disabled visitors, and hotel guests can still drive in the restricted zone.
German drivers from nearby Bavarian towns Berchtesgaden and Bad Reichenhall are also exempt.
Police will fine outside drivers up to €80 if they enter the restricted area without permission.
The policy aims to reduce traffic jams and protect the city’s quality of life.
Salzburg’s historic centre is a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts over 3 million overnight stays annually.
The summer ban is inspired by similar traffic limits in Italian cities and Dubrovnik to control tourist crowding.
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The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent meeting in Geneva to discuss the worsening human rights situation in Sudan, especially around the city of el-Obeid. About 500,000 civilians face the risk of serious violence due to ongoing fighting between Sudanese forces, including reports of attacks on medical workers and critical shortages of fuel and water.
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The UN Human Rights Council’s urgent meeting was requested by Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Around 500,000 civilians in North Kordofan, Sudan, are at risk of large-scale violence and abuses.
Drone strikes have damaged civilian infrastructure, leading to severe fuel and water shortages.
Thousands of people in el-Obeid are trapped without access to basic services.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured el-Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, in October 2023.
Since then, the RSF has detained 20 doctors, including four women, with their whereabouts unknown.
At least 25 medical workers have been killed during the ongoing conflict, which started in April 2023.
The conflict in Sudan has caused over 12 million people to be displaced and is noted as the world’s worst displacement and hunger crisis.
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Ukrainian forces attacked a large Russian oil refinery in Ufa for the second time in one week, striking far inside Russia. Ukraine has been hitting Russian fuel facilities regularly, causing fuel shortages and slowing the Russian military’s operations.
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Ukraine attacked the Ufa oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, located over 1,000 km from Ukraine.
Ukraine also hit a missile parts plant in Russia’s Penza region, about 500 km from Ukraine.
These strikes are part of ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities, including refineries and pipeline stations.
Russia reported intercepting 179 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions and nearby waters.
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fuel rationing in many parts of Russia, disrupting Russian military supply lines.
Ukraine has developed drones and missiles that help reduce Russian advances on the battlefield.
Sweden will provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets to help defend against Russian aircraft and missiles.
European countries seek closer defense ties with Ukraine, although NATO membership remains debated.
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Syria's first Parliament after the end of the Assad family rule is taking shape with interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa naming 70 lawmakers. The new 210-member Parliament will hold its first meeting soon, aiming to pass new laws and prepare for future elections as Syria recovers from decades of conflict.
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Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa named 70 members of Syria’s new Parliament.
The Parliament has a total of 210 members and will meet for the first time on Monday.
Among the 70 new members, 15 are women, increasing female representation to 22 lawmakers.
The new Parliament will serve a 30-month term and work on creating a new election law.
Syria’s last Parliament ended after a 2024 insurgent offensive that ended Assad family rule.
Some regions, like Sweida and northeast Syria, were excluded from early voting due to control by local forces.
The Parliament aims to support Syria’s recovery from civil war and decades of authoritarian rule.
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Keir Starmer defended his £298 billion defence investment plan in the UK Parliament despite criticism that it leaves a £4.7 billion funding gap for his expected successor, Andy Burnham. The plan increases defence spending slightly but falls short of NATO’s target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035, and some say it cuts other important projects to pay for it.
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Starmer’s defence plan sets spending to rise from 2.6% of GDP in 2027 to 2.7% by 2030, aiming for 3% in the next parliament.
NATO wants the UK to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035, a target not fully addressed by this plan.
The plan costs £298 billion in total investment.
Critics say the plan leaves a £4.7 billion funding shortfall that Burnham will face as the new prime minister.
Funding for some transport infrastructure projects has been cut to pay for the defence plan.
Starmer said the government increased defence spending by £15 billion outside regular budgets.
Conservative opponents accuse Labour of failing to find enough money for defence while increasing welfare spending.
Starmer denied that Burnham was informed of the £5 billion funding gap before the announcement.
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A bomb exploded at the entrance of a residential building in Monaco, seriously injuring three people from one Ukrainian family. Among the injured is Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their 13-year-old son. Police are searching for a suspect who left a backpack containing the explosive and fled on foot.
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The blast happened at 9 pm on Monday in central Monaco.
Three victims are Ukrainian nationals from the same family: Vadym Yermolaiev, his partner, and their son.
Yermolaiev is a wealthy businessman who moved to Monaco in 2021 and was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 for business ties in Crimea.
The woman is in life-threatening condition; Yermolaiev and their son have less severe injuries but were hospitalized.
Police saw a man leave a backpack before the bomb exploded; he acted alone and is still being sought.
The bomb contained bolts and buckshot, making it more harmful.
Monaco’s authorities described the incident as a serious and unusual crime in the principality.
Some reports suggest Ukraine’s Security Service may be involved, but the attack might have been a warning rather than a murder attempt.
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Two people died after a small two-seat Cessna plane crashed in a field near Ongar, Essex. The plane had taken off from North Weald airfield for a short flight but did not return, and investigators are working to find out what happened.
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The crash happened off Mill Lane, Ongar, Essex.
The plane was on a short flight experience from North Weald airfield, about seven miles away.
The two people on board have not yet been formally identified.
Essex police and the Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) are investigating the crash.
The AAIB team includes experts in engineering, human factors, and flight operations.
Police, fire service, airfield staff, and local council are working together on the investigation.
Authorities are asking witnesses or anyone with video to contact the police.
The police aim to handle the investigation carefully and support the families of the victims.
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The Duke of York’s theatre in London’s West End will be renamed the Tom Stoppard theatre to honour the late playwright Tom Stoppard. The theatre is currently showing a revival of his play Arcadia, celebrating his contributions to British theatre.
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The Duke of York’s theatre will be renamed after Tom Stoppard, who died in November at age 88.
Tom Stoppard was a well-known playwright with multiple successful plays at this theatre, including Arcadia and Rock’n’Roll.
The current play at the theatre is a revival of Arcadia, directed by Carrie Cracknell.
Stoppard was involved in casting and production planning for the revival before his death.
The theatre was originally called the Trafalgar Square theatre and renamed for King George V in 1894.
ATG Entertainment operates the theatre and supports the renaming to honour Stoppard’s impact.
Other nearby theatres include the Noël Coward theatre and the Coliseum.
Recently, London’s Shaftesbury theatre was renamed the Judi Dench theatre.
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During the American Revolution, Florida was made up of two British colonies, East Florida and West Florida, which stayed loyal to Britain instead of joining the fight for independence. After the war, Florida returned to Spanish control and later became part of the United States in 1821.
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In 1776, Florida was divided into two British colonies: East Florida (capital St. Augustine) and West Florida (capital Pensacola).
Both colonies remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution and did not rebel.
Florida was not heavily affected by British taxes like the Stamp Act, which angered other colonies.
The British army protected Florida settlers from attacks by Native American tribes.
West Florida declined an invitation to join the First Continental Congress in 1774.
East Florida saw an influx of British loyalists fleeing rebel colonies in Georgia and the Carolinas.
After the Revolution, Florida was given back to Spain until 1821.
Florida became the 27th U.S. state in 1845.
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