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Two Palestinian teenagers were killed during a raid by Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir. The village has seen repeated attacks by settlers and Israeli forces, with many Palestinians wounded or killed in recent months.
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The victims were Mohammad Na’ssan and Khalil Abu Aliya, both 19 years old.
The killings happened when residents tried to confront settlers and Israeli soldiers fired on them.
Snipers reportedly positioned themselves on rooftops before the killings.
Since early 2026, at least 79 Palestinians, including 19 children, have been killed in the West Bank by settlers or Israeli forces.
About 1,870 Palestinians have been wounded during this period.
Settler attacks often target the village’s only main road, including attacks on vehicles.
Israeli forces have used tear gas on mosques, and settlers have tried to set mosques on fire in nearby towns.
International bodies like the UN have criticized the lack of accountability for these attacks and some experts say the violence resembles organized attacks against a minority group.
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Old and unrelated videos are being shared on social media as if they show new attacks on US military bases by Iran. Fact-checkers say these videos come from different places and times, like a drone attack in Dubai, a Russian site, a US police operation, and a 1958 US nuclear test, and do not show current events.
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The US recently launched new airstrikes on Iran, leading to retaliations and more fighting in the Middle East.
Many social media posts falsely claim to show recent Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and near the Strait of Hormuz.
One video said to show a burning US base in Jordan was actually of a drone attack on the US consulate in Dubai six months ago.
Another clip supposedly showing Iranian missiles hitting US bases in Jordan was filmed last year in Russia after a drone attack.
A video claimed to depict Iran attacking the US consulate in Kuwait was from a US police SWAT explosion in Virginia.
A frequently shared video of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz is actually from a 1958 American underwater nuclear test in the Pacific Ocean.
These misleading videos are spreading on platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Fact-checking helped identify and correct these false claims to prevent misinformation.
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Europe faces rising tension as Russia and NATO engage in covert actions beyond the battlefield in Ukraine. A recent drone incident at Leipzig airport, blamed on Russia by Germany, highlights growing fears of conflict escalation between Russia and NATO countries.
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Europe is involved in its deadliest conflict since World War II, centered on Ukraine.
Germany said Russia was responsible for a drone carrying explosives found near a cargo plane at Leipzig airport in August.
The drone incident did not cause explosions but was seen as part of ongoing Russian covert actions in Europe.
Germany responded by summoning the Russian ambassador, ending a lease on a Russian cultural building, closing a consulate, and adding visa limits on Russians.
Russia denies any involvement and says Germany has not shown proof.
NATO is increasing military exercises near Russia, including in the Arctic.
Experts warn that such actions risk political escalation between Russia and NATO.
NATO’s mutual defense rule (Article 5) has not been triggered by these covert incidents yet.
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Families in Nepal are holding symbolic funerals while rescuers continue to look for survivors and bodies after a disaster. At least 1,100 people have died, and more than 3,900 are still missing, including many workers trapped in hydropower tunnels.
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At least 1,100 people have died in the disaster in Nepal.
More than 3,900 people remain missing.
Hundreds of missing people are workers inside hydropower tunnels.
Families are having symbolic funerals because many bodies have not been found.
Aid is arriving to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
The cost to rebuild after the disaster could reach $5 billion.
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Tropical Storm Edouard hit the area near the Texas-Louisiana border, causing strong winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding. The storm affected parts of Southeast Texas as it moved inland.
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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border.
The storm brought strong winds to Southeast Texas.
Heavy rain from Edouard caused flash flooding in the region.
Edouard was classified as a tropical storm when it hit land.
Local news teams reported on the storm’s impact and current conditions.
The storm’s movement and weather updates were shared by meteorologists.
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A top Kenyan journalist who was abducted by armed men has been found safe. Human rights groups in Kenya are calling for a full investigation into the incident.
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A prominent editor in Kenya was kidnapped overnight by heavily armed men.
The journalist was later found safe and unharmed.
Kenyan rights organizations are demanding an investigation into the abduction.
The abduction has raised concerns about press freedom and safety in Kenya.
Other current news includes vaccine trials for a new Ebola strain and consumer protests in Senegal.
The event occurred around early September 2026.
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President Donald Trump said he is happy that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved from California back to Britain. He also mentioned he was not a fan of the couple during an Oval Office interview.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lived in California for six years.
They recently moved back to Britain.
President Trump commented on their move during a media question in the Oval Office.
Trump said he was not a fan of Harry and Meghan.
He expressed happiness about their return to the UK.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," claiming U.S. control over the waterway despite ongoing attacks from Iran. The situation between the U.S. and Iran has escalated with recent strikes, missile launches, and rising oil prices.
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President Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait" in a social media post.
The U.S. attacked several targets in Iran, killing at least four people, including children, in the city of Sirik.
Iran responded by firing missiles and drones at U.S. bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a hotspot, with near-daily attacks on ships reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations.
Oil prices rose about 4% after the recent fighting, and U.S. petrol prices increased to $4.12 per gallon.
Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz and claims it is closed, but the U.S. says it remains open.
Saudi Arabia accused Iran of striking an oil tanker, killing two people.
President Trump has made other similar moves, including renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” amid trade disputes.
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People in Jerusalem protested against violent actions by Jewish settlers in the West Bank, a territory controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians. Israeli officials acknowledge that such violence has gone down recently but still worry about its effects on Israel’s relations with other countries.
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The protest took place in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Demonstrators spoke out against violence by Jewish settlers in the West Bank.
The West Bank is a territory occupied by Israel and claimed by Palestinians.
Israeli officials say that settler violence has decreased recently.
Despite the decline, violence remains a serious concern for Israel’s international image.
The protests aim to raise awareness about the negative effects of settler violence.
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President Donald Trump said he is happy that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to the UK after living in the United States for several years. He expressed that he was not a fan of the couple, felt they disrespected the royal family, and would not have welcomed them back if he were in their place.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the UK last week after living in California since 2020.
They have not publicly shared their plans but are expected to stay for an extended time.
President Trump said he had a good relationship with Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles.
Trump described Harry and Meghan as having treated the royal family with disrespect.
The couple gave up their official royal duties before leaving the UK.
Queen Elizabeth II rejected the idea of a "half-in half-out" royal role for them.
It is unclear if British taxpayers will pay for Harry and Meghan’s security after their return.
King Charles reportedly looks forward to spending more personal time with them.
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A rare series of strong hurricanes is moving across the Pacific Ocean. These storms, including Hurricane Lowell (Category 5) and Hurricane Karina (Category 4), are fueled by an unusually strong El Nino, a natural climate pattern that warms ocean waters and affects weather worldwide.
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Hurricane Lowell has reached Category 5 strength and is moving west, while Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 storm.
Both hurricanes are expected to pass south and northeast of Hawaii, causing dangerous surf and rip currents.
Tropical Storm Marie, trailing behind, is expected to become a hurricane soon.
El Nino warms Pacific waters and reduces wind conditions that usually weaken storms, allowing hurricanes to grow stronger.
This year’s El Nino has a 69% chance to be the strongest ever recorded.
El Nino also causes extreme weather in other parts of the world, such as damaging fish populations in Peru and reducing rain in Sudan.
Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which caused floods and strong winds last month.
Similar multiple hurricanes fueled by El Nino occurred in 2015 during another intense El Nino event.
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A young Palestinian athlete, Shurouq Khaira, lost her leg due to injuries from Israeli attacks during the ongoing Gaza war. Many Palestinians in Gaza face similar amputations because of heavy fighting and shortages of medical supplies caused by Israel’s restrictions on imports.
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Shurouq Khaira, a 24-year-old athlete from Gaza, lost her right leg after an Israeli shell hit her home in November 2023.
Her father also suffered amputations of both legs in the same conflict.
Since the war began, more than 6,000 Palestinians in Gaza have undergone amputations; about 25% are children.
Gaza’s healthcare system is severely damaged, with shortages of surgical supplies due to import restrictions by Israel.
Doctors often must amputate limbs to save lives because other treatments are not possible without proper supplies.
Prosthetic limbs are delayed because key materials needed to make them are also blocked from entering Gaza.
Many amputees, like Shurouq, face daily challenges, including walking long distances without proper mobility aids.
The conflict and blockade make basic healthcare and reconstruction efforts extremely difficult inside Gaza.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Ukrainian drones make Russian airspace very unsafe during the ongoing war. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of "state terrorism."
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President Zelensky said Ukrainian drones threaten the safety of flights over Russia.
His warning targets international airlines from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and China that still fly to Moscow.
The warning is part of the larger information war between Ukraine and Russia.
Russian President Putin called Ukraine's drone actions "state terrorism."
The conflict involves frequent drone use near the front lines in eastern Ukraine.
This warning comes amidst escalating military confrontations between Russia and Ukraine.
Other recent incidents include allegations of Russia sending explosive-laden drones to Germany.
The situation affects airlines' decisions about flying routes over Russian airspace.
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President Donald Trump said he is happy that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the United Kingdom from the United States. He said the couple disrespected the late Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK after living in the U.S. for six years.
They plan to live in a private home near London and enrolled their children in a British school.
Harry and Meghan are not returning to official royal duties and remain private individuals.
President Trump said he had a good relationship with Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles.
Trump said he was not a fan of Harry and Meghan and thought they treated the royal family disrespectfully.
If he were the royal family, Trump said he would not take them back.
Trump has criticized the couple before, especially after their Oprah Winfrey interview and Harry's memoir.
Meghan described Trump as “divisive” and “misogynistic” before marrying into the royal family.
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A Spanish police report says Moroccan security forces allowed a large number of migrants to cross into the Spanish territory of Ceuta last month. About 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, overwhelming local resources and causing ongoing protests and political tension in Spain.
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Moroccan police showed "total permissiveness" during the mass migrant crossing into Ceuta in July.
The usual police presence at the border was smaller than normal during the event.
Around 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a small Spanish territory bordering Morocco.
At least 90 migrants died trying to cross into Europe during this rush.
About 5,000 migrants, including 1,200 minors, remain in Ceuta weeks after the crossing.
The influx caused strain on local resources and led to protests demanding government action.
Spanish political parties are using the crisis to challenge the current government.
The government links the mass crossing to an online social media campaign encouraging migrants.
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Saudi Arabia condemned an attack by Iran on its oil tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed two Filipino crew members. The incident increased tensions in the region and was also condemned by neighboring countries Kuwait and Qatar for violating international law and maritime safety.
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Iran attacked the Saudi-owned tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in two deaths.
Sidr is owned by Bahri, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company.
The attack happened while the tanker was passing through the strategic waterway on Monday.
Saudi Arabia and regional neighbors called for stopping escalations and protecting maritime safety.
Kuwait and Qatar said the attack broke international law and freedom of navigation.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said two tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the area.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route where about 20% of the world’s oil passes.
Other Bahri vessels have been attacked recently, including in the Red Sea during the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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The United States plans to use the Organization of American States (OAS) to pressure Nicaragua after constitutional changes that limit elections and weaken democracy. The US accuses Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his wife of harming democracy and regional stability.
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The US will push OAS members to isolate Nicaragua during an upcoming meeting.
Nicaragua passed constitutional changes banning opposition parties from elections and extending the presidential term from six to seven years.
Nicaragua withdrew from the OAS in 2022 after criticism of its human rights record.
The OAS was created in 1948 to promote cooperation among countries in the Americas.
Nicaragua’s President Ortega has ruled since 2007 and is the longest-serving leader in the Western Hemisphere.
Ortega previously led a revolution that ended a US-supported dictatorship in 1979.
In 2018, a government crackdown killed more than 300 people and targeted opposition leaders and journalists.
Many political opponents have fled Nicaragua, with about 200 settling in the US.
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A Maltese court found businessman Yorgen Fenech not guilty of planning the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The jury cleared him of charges related to the killing, which had drawn international attention to Malta’s issues with corruption and justice.
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Yorgen Fenech, 44, was tried for helping plan the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
The jury acquitted Fenech by an 8-1 vote after eight hours of discussion.
Caruana Galizia was killed in October 2017 for exposing high-level corruption in Malta.
Prosecutors claimed Fenech wanted her dead because she was about to reveal damaging information about him.
Fenech denied the charges and suggested another man, Keith Schembri, was responsible.
Schembri, former chief of staff to Malta’s then-Prime Minister, was never a suspect according to police and denies involvement.
The journalist’s family said Malta failed to protect her and called for reforms to prevent future harm.
An independent inquiry in 2021 confirmed that Maltese officials did not adequately protect Caruana Galizia before her death.
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The European Union plans to increase sanctions on Russia after Germany accused Moscow of a failed drone attack on a German airport. The EU aims to add more targeted sanctions and consider travel restrictions for Russian military personnel, while Russia denies any involvement.
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The EU is preparing new sanctions against Russia following a failed drone attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany.
Three drones carrying explosives were found near the airport on August 4, disrupting air traffic.
Germany accused Russia of sponsoring the attack, calling it "state-sponsored terrorism."
Russia denies the accusations and claims the evidence was made up.
The EU plans to sanction about 1,600 more Russian individuals and entities linked to the military sector.
The EU is also considering banning former Russian military members from visiting and tightening visa rules for Russian tourists.
Over 3,000 Russian officials, businesspeople, and companies have been sanctioned since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Russia summoned the German envoy and rejected claims of involvement in the drone attack.
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A Maltese businessman, Yorgen Fenech, was found not guilty of being involved in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. She was killed in 2017 by a car bomb after investigating government corruption, and two other men have been convicted in connection with her death.
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Yorgen Fenech, 44, was on trial for helping to plan Caruana Galizia’s murder but denied the charges.
The jury acquitted Fenech by an 8-1 vote after eight hours of discussion.
Caruana Galizia was a journalist known for exposing corruption and was killed by a car bomb in October 2017.
Two brothers, George and Alfred Degiorgio, were sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2022 for the murder.
Fenech had business ties to subjects Caruana Galizia was investigating and claimed a former government aide was responsible.
Daphne Caruana Galizia helped reveal details in the Panama Papers leak, exposing corruption in Malta and elsewhere.
Her assassination caused public anger and protests across Malta.
In 2025, two men were sentenced to life in prison for supplying the bomb used in the attack.
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