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Pakistan has launched air strikes on Afghanistan near their shared border, killing several civilians and militants. The strikes targeted areas believed to shelter members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group and came after months of relative calm.
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Pakistan conducted deadly air strikes on Afghan provinces Khost, Kunar, and Paktika.
The strikes killed at least 11 children, one woman, one elderly man, and several militants.
Pakistani officials said 26 militants linked to the TTP group were killed.
Afghanistan's government denies sheltering militants and says civilians were killed.
The attacks followed renewed tensions after fighting earlier in 2026 and a mostly closed border.
Pakistan blames Afghanistan’s Taliban government for allowing militants to operate near the border.
The TTP has waged a violent campaign against Pakistan for years.
The border closure has hurt trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Hadi Alodid, a 30-year-old Sudanese man, was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast that seriously injured a victim. The attack sparked violence linked to anti-immigrant tensions in Northern Ireland.
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Hadi Alodid appeared in a Belfast court and was remanded in custody for four weeks.
He faces charges of attempted murder, carrying a knife in public, and making threats to kill.
The victim lost his left eye and remains in serious condition in hospital.
The attack happened in the Kinnaird Avenue area of north Belfast on Monday.
Video of the attack spread online, fueling anti-immigrant violence the next day.
Alodid is a Sudanese national who entered Northern Ireland in 2023 and was granted asylum with leave to remain until 2028.
Police believe he traveled into Northern Ireland from Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Authorities say there is no evidence the attack is related to terrorism and no other suspects are being sought.
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Bill Gates will appear before a U.S. congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and his connections. Gates has acknowledged knowing Epstein but denies involvement in any illegal actions and will answer questions to help the investigation.
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Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, will be interviewed by a House committee probing Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates knew Epstein from 2011 to 2014 and apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation for their association.
Gates denies witnessing or participating in any illegal conduct by Epstein.
Emails from Epstein in 2013 made unverified claims about Gates' personal life, which Gates’ spokesperson called false.
Gates admitted to past affairs during a staff town hall, including with two Russian women.
Text messages in 2017 show Epstein trying to pitch a charitable fund to Gates, but Melinda Gates prevented him from communicating with Epstein.
The investigation has also involved other high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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A bear wandered through the streets of Utsunomiya, Japan, for four days, causing schools to close. After a search involving hunters, police, and helicopters, the bear was finally caught, bringing relief to the city.
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The bear was seen in multiple places including a shopping arcade, a university, and a wholesale market.
The incident lasted for four days.
Schools in the city were closed because of safety concerns.
Dozens of hunters and police took part in the search.
Helicopters were used to help track the bear.
The city affected is Utsunomiya, located north of Tokyo.
Residents stayed indoors and watched the search from their windows.
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Violence against immigrants erupted across Belfast after a knife attack by a Sudanese man left one person seriously hurt. Masked men set fire to homes and vehicles, and hundreds of protesters clashed with police in multiple parts of Northern Ireland.
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The violence happened in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
A Sudanese man carried out a knife attack that injured one person seriously.
The attacker caused wounds to the victim’s neck and head.
A video of the attack spread widely, sparking anger and protests.
Masked men burned immigrant families’ homes and several vehicles.
Hundreds of protesters attacked police and caused damage in different locations.
The unrest took place on a Tuesday night.
The events are part of anti-immigrant violence in the area.
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Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group linked to controversial World War Two actions. This upset Poland, which sees the UPA as responsible for killing many ethnic Poles during that time. Poland’s president is considering withdrawing Ukraine’s President Zelensky’s highest state honor in response to this issue.
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Ukraine named a Special Operations Forces unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
The UPA fought for Ukrainian independence but is accused by Poland of killing about 100,000 ethnic Poles in 1943-45.
Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki may revoke the Order of the White Eagle awarded to President Zelensky.
Polish officials, including from different political parties, criticized Ukraine’s decision about the UPA name.
Poland has supported Ukraine with aid and refugee shelter during the Russian invasion.
Kyiv stated it did not intend to offend Poland but has not formally apologized.
Zelensky’s chief of staff visited Warsaw to try to reduce tensions, but talks failed to resolve the dispute.
There are concerns this disagreement could harm Ukraine’s relations with Poland and its chances of joining the European Union.
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Omar Artan, a Somali referee chosen to officiate at the 2026 World Cup, was denied entry to the United States at Miami Airport due to unspecified security concerns. As a result, he was removed from the tournament by FIFA, missing the chance to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup.
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Omar Artan is a referee from Somalia.
He was selected by FIFA to referee at the 2026 World Cup.
Artan was set to be the first Somali referee in World Cup history.
He was named Africa’s best male referee in 2025.
He was denied entry to the US at Miami International Airport.
The US Customs and Border Protection cited "vetting concerns" but did not provide details.
After denial of entry, FIFA removed him from the World Cup referee list.
The incident occurred shortly before the World Cup tournament began.
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The town of Escourse in France pays 30% less for electricity because it uses solar panels. Since 2011, the town has invested over €1.2 million in solar energy and now produces 60% of its own electricity, aiming to reach 90% by 2032.
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Escourse is a small town in France with around 800 residents.
The town has spent more than €1.2 million on solar panel installations since 2011.
Homes, local businesses, and community groups in Escourse use energy from solar panels.
The town currently produces 60% of its own electricity from solar power.
Escourse aims to become 90% energy self-sufficient by the year 2032.
Using solar panels helps residents pay less for electricity, reducing their bills by about 30%.
This initiative supports the use of renewable energy, which is cleaner for the environment.
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An 11-year-old girl in Germany is gaining attention for playing the handpan, a musical instrument, without any formal training. Her performances are becoming popular on music streaming platforms.
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The girl is 11 years old and lives in Germany.
She plays the handpan, a type of musical instrument.
She has no formal music training.
Her music is attracting attention online.
Her performances are shared on streaming platforms.
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Pope Leo XIV will visit the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona, Spain, to mark 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí’s death and celebrate the completion of the basilica’s central Tower of Jesus Christ. The Sagrada Família has been under construction for over 140 years and is known as the world’s tallest church.
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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain includes stopping at the Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona.
The visit honors the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death.
The central Tower of Jesus Christ at the basilica has recently been completed.
The basilica is still unfinished and has been under construction for more than 140 years.
The Sagrada Família is considered the tallest church building in the world.
The basilica is a major symbol of Gaudí’s influence on Barcelona’s cityscape.
The event highlights Gaudí’s lasting impact as a famous architect.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona to honor two important religious sites: the Montserrat Abbey and the Sagrada Familia Basilica. His visit included a prayer at Montserrat and a special Mass at Sagrada Familia to mark the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death.
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Pope Leo XIV prayed at Montserrat Abbey, a mountain complex with a centuries-old religious tradition and a famous Black Madonna statue.
He held a Mass at Sagrada Familia Basilica, designed by Antoni Gaudí, to commemorate 100 years since Gaudí’s death.
Gaudí died in 1926, three days after being hit by a tram, at the age of 73.
The Sagrada Familia is a major world attraction, receiving over 5 million visitors each year, but it is still unfinished.
Gaudí worked on the basilica for about 40 years, creating a temple meant to tell the story of the Christian faith in stone.
The Pope started his day by visiting inmates in a Barcelona prison, encouraging them about the possibility of changing their lives.
The Montserrat complex includes an 11th-century Benedictine abbey and a 16th-century basilica, plus Europe’s oldest boys’ choir active since the 13th century.
The visit reflects Barcelona’s strong Catholic traditions despite past religious challenges in Spain.
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France is facing public anger after the killing of an 11-year-old girl raised concerns about how the justice system handles sexual abuse cases. An independent report shows that only a small number of sexual assault reports against minors result in convictions, highlighting calls for change.
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An 11-year-old girl was killed, sparking public outrage in France.
The justice minister of France refused to resign despite the controversy.
The case has brought attention to problems in handling sexual abuse allegations.
According to CIIVISE, only 7% of reported sexual assaults on minors lead to convictions.
A 17-year-old named Léa reported being raped at age 11, but no charges have been filed.
The accused man still lives near Léa’s family home, six years after the complaint.
This situation has increased demands for reform in the French judicial system.
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Referee Omar Artan, who was banned from entering the United States despite having a visa, returned to Somalia after being denied entry at Miami Airport. He was unable to participate in the 2030 World Cup preparations in the U.S. due to a travel ban on Somalia imposed by President Donald Trump.
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Omar Artan is a Somali referee named Africa's Referee of the Year in 2025.
He was selected as one of 52 referees for the 2030 World Cup.
Artan was barred from entering the U.S. at Miami International Airport despite holding a diplomatic passport and visa.
The U.S. has a travel ban on Somalia that started in June 2025 under President Trump.
Artan was detained for several hours and then flown back to Istanbul before returning to Somalia.
All referees for the World Cup train and prepare in Florida, making it impossible for Artan to participate from outside the U.S.
Upon return, Artan was welcomed by Somali officials and encouraged youth not to lose hope in their country.
White House officials supported the decision to bar Artan but did not provide specific reasons.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. These attacks happened after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and accused Iran of downing a U.S. helicopter.
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Iran attacked U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain using missiles and drones.
The attacks were in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump said Iran shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the strait the day before.
These hostilities are the largest since a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran in April 2026.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global oil shipments.
The situation represents escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are a powerful military group within Iran responsible for these attacks.
The U.S. maintains military bases in several Gulf countries to monitor regional security.
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Iranian state media showed videos of missiles being fired at US military bases in the Middle East. One missile had images of commanders who died in a recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel.
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Iran launched missiles targeting US bases in the Middle East.
The missile footage was shared by Iranian state media.
One missile displayed pictures of commanders killed in a 12-day Iran-Israel conflict.
The conflict between Iran and Israel lasted 12 days.
The targeted bases are operated by the United States military.
The missile attack was part of ongoing tensions in the region.
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Violent protests took place in Belfast after a man was stabbed by a Sudanese migrant. Some far-right groups used the attack to promote anti-immigration protests, while leaders and newspapers urged calm and condemned racism and violence.
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A Sudanese migrant stabbed a man in Belfast, causing unrest and protests.
Some media headlines described the attacker with strong negative words, fueling far-right calls for anti-immigration protests.
Northern Ireland’s Prime Minister, Michelle O’Neill, warned against using the attack to target innocent people and condemned racism and violence.
Newspapers like The Independent and The Irish News called for calm and stressed that violence is not the answer.
Elon Musk publicly supported the anti-immigration protests in Belfast, promoting his own views.
The article also mentions Musk’s potential to become the first trillionaire through his company SpaceX’s possible stock market offering.
Wealth concentration among top billionaires worldwide has risen significantly, partly due to growth in artificial intelligence investments.
Separately, the Pope visited Barcelona and met with music artist Bad Bunny, though no photos were released.
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Researchers have found that people naturally tend to walk in an anticlockwise direction when moving around spaces like museums or supermarkets. This left-turn bias appears in different countries and among various groups, but scientists are still unsure why it happens.
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People often drift to the left and walk anticlockwise when moving freely in enclosed spaces.
The discovery came from observing crowd behavior during the pandemic.
Research in Spain and Japan confirmed this walking preference.
The bias is present regardless of dominant hand, foot, or eye, and is stronger in children.
Scientists tested different ideas but have not yet found the exact cause.
Similar left-turn biases have been seen in animals like rock ants.
Understanding this tendency may improve designs of public spaces and evacuation plans.
Historically, athletes chose to run anticlockwise because clockwise felt unnatural to them.
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A rare street protest over women's rights in Herat, Afghanistan, ended with at least two people killed after Taliban security forces fired on demonstrators. The protest was sparked by arrests of women accused of not following dress rules imposed by the Taliban.
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The protest took place in Herat province, with about 70 people participating despite strong Taliban security.
Demonstrators chanted for education, work, and freedom, and protested arbitrary arrests of women.
Taliban forces used bullets and special units to break up the protest, killing two people and injuring three.
At least 13 protesters were detained and reportedly beaten by officials.
Women arrested were said to be wearing full hijabs, but were still accused of violations.
Protests are very rare and risky in Afghanistan due to Taliban bans and harsh punishments for dissent.
Since the Taliban returned to power, women have been barred from schools, most jobs, and public spaces.
Taliban authorities denied the claims of arresting women over hijab issues, calling them baseless.
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The government of West Bengal in India, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started a campaign to find and deport undocumented Muslim migrants from Bangladesh. This effort follows a similar move in Assam and has caused concern among both migrants and Indian Muslims who fear being targeted because of their religion.
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West Bengal shares a long border with Bangladesh, with many people historically moving between the two regions.
The recently elected BJP government in West Bengal is carrying out a policy to detect and deport undocumented Muslim migrants from Bangladesh.
Migrants are being detained in holding centers near the border before being sent back to Bangladesh.
Many of the migrants come to India seeking better jobs and improved living conditions.
Similar actions in Assam led to the forced expulsion of some Indian Muslims who were stranded temporarily across the border.
Migrants pay large sums to cross the border and often work in low-wage jobs in India.
The drive has raised fears of religious discrimination against Muslims in India based on their legal status.
West Bengal’s Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has publicly supported deporting undocumented migrants.
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Nicolás Maduro, the former leader of Venezuela, has been removed from public and political life following his capture by US forces five months ago. Images, murals, and propaganda praising him are being erased or neglected as former supporters and the government distance themselves from him.
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Nicolás Maduro was known for a strong personality cult in Venezuela, including billboards, action figures, and graffiti.
He was captured by US special forces five months ago.
Since his capture, public images and murals of Maduro are being removed or painted over across Venezuela.
Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, is also incarcerated.
Remaining pro-Maduro graffiti and slogans are fading, and public support seems to be declining.
Venezuelan officials and former allies have sharply reduced mentions of Maduro in public statements.
Political commentators note that Maduro’s influence is disappearing quickly in Venezuelan society.
A public clock in Caracas counts the days since Maduro and Flores were taken captive.
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