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Frequent wildfires reshape Turkiye’s Aegean coast

Intense wildfires in Turkiye are destroying forests, farmland, and bee colonies, jeopardizing rural livelihoods and cultural heritage.

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Rising Texas death toll fuels anger over 'inadequate warning'

Search teams continue to look for survivors after catastrophic flash floods overwhelmed parts of the US state of Texas. About 100 people have been killed and dozens more are missing. Officials say the National Weather Service didn't prov...

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Eleven killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters

Nationwide rallies to mark the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising have turned into a wider call for President Ruto to resign.

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Afghans expelled from Iran face uncertainty amid refugee crisis

Thousands of Afghan refugees expelled from Iran face hardship and insecurity, as rights groups warn of a growing refugee crisis.

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Poland reinstates border checks with Germany and Lithuania

Poland’s renewed border checks with Germany and Lithuania spark worries about EU free movement as migration tensions grow.

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BRICS summit rejects U.S. tariff threats, tackles trade and Gaza

Leaders of BRICS have warned of the dangers of tariffs - saying they don't want a confrontation with US President Donald Trump. The group of emerging nations made the comments at their summit in Brazil. They also discussed Gaza and tensi...

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U.S. envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

A senior United States envoy has praised the Lebanese government’s response to a US proposal aimed at disarming Hezbollah amid Israel’s continued military presence in the country.

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U.S. aid cuts leave Somali children at risk

Child malnutrition in Somalia is worsening due to severe cuts in U.S. foreign aid. Aid workers warn that thousands of children are at risk as vital services like vaccinations and medical supplies dwindle.

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How Netanyahu shaped U.S.-Israel relations for decades

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ties with U.S. presidents have been turbulent yet influential, securing support despite frequent tensions.

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Death toll from Texas floods rises to 82, dozens still missing

Rescuers are searching for more than 40 people still missing, after flooding in the US state of Texas. The death toll has risen to at least 82, including 28 children - many of them from a summer camp. President Donald Trump has declared ...

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Wildfires destroy 10,000 hectares of forest in Syria's Latakia

Emergency officials say the consequences of wildfires in northwestern Syria, will be catastrophic. Already, 10,000 hectares of forest have burned in the coastal province of Latakia. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes.

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Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama has marked his 90th birthday amidst colourful celebrations in Dharamshala, India. Followers from around the world, including Hollywood actor Richard Gere, gathered to honour the Nobel laureate's enduring influence and mess...

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Spain bets on migrant workforce to power its booming economy

Spain plans to legalise nearly 900,000 undocumented migrants over the next three years in a bid to expand its labour force. With an ageing population and labour shortages in key sectors, the Spanish government sees immigration as a poten...

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NYC artist mocks Trump's ICE with migrant tribute

The Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented immigrants has sparked a wave of artistic resistance across the United States. Now, an installation by Mexican-American artist "Marka27", pays tribute to the resilience and cultural co...

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2025 World Expo: A futuristic message of hope amid global crises

Large crowds are gathering in Osaka in Japan for the 2025 World Expo. Organizers are promoting the event as the first Expo since the end of the pandemic with a futuristic message of hope.

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Israeli strikes flatten homes in Gaza City

Midnight Israeli attacks flatten Gaza City homes, killing dozens. Rescuers dig by hand as survivors and bodies are pulled from rubble.

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Death toll from Texas flooding rises to 43

Rescuers are searching for survivors of a flash flood that hit central Texas on Friday, leaving at least 43 people dead, including 15 children. Authorities in Texas are now facing questions about whether they issued proper warnings in ad...

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BRICS leaders meet in Brazil amid 'world disorder' warnings

Heads of state and government from the BRICS group of nations are gathering in Brazil for the 2025 Summit. Leaders at the forum will be talking about increasing cooperation, amid what they say are serious concerns over the international ...

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Turkiye’s wildfires declared national emergency

A forestry worker injured in a wildfire in the western Turkish province of Izmir has died from his injuries, raising the death toll in recent days from the fires to three, as emergency crews also continued to battle a blaze in a province...

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Supporters of banned Palestine group arrested in London

Police have arrested protesters in London for supporting activist group Palestine Action, which was banned at midnight in the United Kingdom. More than 25 protesters have been detained by police a day after the activist group was banned ...

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Paris opens Seine to swimmers for the first time in a century

Swimmers in Paris are now able to take a dip in the Seine for the first time in more than 100 years. The new swimming spots are part of a legacy project linked to the 2024 Olympics, after more than a billion dollars was invested to clean...

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Anger in Mexico City as U.S migrants blamed for rent spike

Mexico has become the number-one destination for U.S citizens living abroad, thanks to its warm climate, vibrant culture, and relatively low cost of living. Over a million Americans now call Mexico home. But in Mexico City, the arrival o...

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85 million LEGO bricks used to build Shanghai's Legoland

The world’s biggest Legoland has opened in Shanghai. It cost $550 million to build and is expected to attract more than two million people every year.

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Deaths are outpacing births across Latin America

The number of women in Chile having children has dropped significantly. It has the lowest birth rate in Latin America, a region where motherhood is plummeting faster than anywhere else.

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Forensic experts working to identify human remains in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged the bodies of thousands of soldiers, a rare agreement in a war defined by destruction. But the task of identifying the dead is long, painstaking, and far from over.

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Deadly Texas floods: Search efforts underway for missing children

Officials in the U.S. state of Texas say at least 13 people have died in overnight flash floods after torrential rains triggered an overflow of the Guadalupe River. Nearly 20 children attending a summer camp in the south-central area are...

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Turkiye wildfires: At least two dead as fires burn for eighth day

Türkiye has been battling wildfires for more than a week, with its western province of Izmir among the hardest hit. Thousands have been forced to flee as flames threaten homes and villages.

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100 people become naturalised U.S. citizens on July 4

Over the years, a citizenship ceremony has become part of U.S. Independence Day traditions at Mount Vernon, in the state of Virginia. 100 people from different nations have this year pledged allegiance to the U.S. flag.

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Prehistoric reptiles could help treat cancer

Asian monitor lizards are a common sight in the Thai capital, Bangkok, thriving on the waste of a mega-city. Many Thais believe they bring bad luck, but scientists think they could be the key to unlocking new cancer treatments.

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UK Labour popularity with working class at all-time low

A year after Britain's Labour Party won a landslide election victory, its fortunes have fallen fast. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's popularity is at an historic low, and Party MPs are in revolt over his plans to reduce benefits for the co...

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