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Middle East

Gaza Holds Mass Funeral for 112 Killed in 2023 Israeli Strike

A mass funeral for 112 Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike on a residential block in Gaza City in late 2023 took place recently, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Soldier kills four in gun rampage in Russian-occupied Crimea

A soldier has killed four people in a random gun rampage in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the BBC.

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Americas

Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air

The Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupted, sending lava and ash into the air, prompting evacuations and warnings of pyroclastic flows, according to the BBC and other sources.

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Conflicts & Security

Max Arfsten Transferred to Middlesbrough FC for Undisclosed Fee

The Columbus Crew have transferred midfielder Max Arfsten to English Championship side Middlesbrough FC for an undisclosed fee, with the Crew retaining a percentage of future transfer fees for the player.

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Américas

Elefante blanco: activista contra la corrupción se convierte en senador

Colombia nombró a un activista contra la corrupción disfrazado de elefante como senador, un primer en la historia política del país, según The Guardian.

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Americas

Colombia Swears In Costumed Senator ‘White Elephant’

Colombia swore in a costumed anti-corruption activist as a senator, marking a first in the country’s political history, according to The Guardian.

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Conflicts & Security

Arson Arrest Made Over Largest Washington Wildfire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson over the largest of the wildfires that have forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate from the city of Spokane in Washington state, according to the BBC.

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Books & Literature

157 Migrants Rescued After Boat Fire in English Channel

More than 150 migrants were rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.

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Corporate

Apple Issues Challenge Against UK Data Access Order

Apple has issued a new legal challenge against a UK order requiring access to private user data. 'Opening a backdoor to all that information carries a wide range of risks to our personal data,' the company said. According to the BBC.

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Medicina

Lollapalooza 2026: 10 detenciones y 67 hospitalizados

Diez personas fueron arrestadas y 67 asistentes al festival fueron trasladados a hospitales durante Lollapalooza 2026, según informaron autoridades locales. El evento de cuatro días agotó las 115,000 entradas diarias.

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Music

Ariana Grande Steps Back Amid Body Scrutiny, New Album Petal

Ariana Grande has decided to take a step back from public appearances after three years of ongoing body scrutiny, according to a BBC report.

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Medicine

Lollapalooza 2026 Wrapped: 10 Arrests, 67 Hospital Visits

Ten people were arrested and 67 festivalgoers were transported to hospitals during Lollapalooza 2026, according to local officials. The four-day event sold out all 115,000 daily tickets.

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Cine

Pelicula de Spider-Man recauda 932 millones: Rueda de prensa

Spider-Man: Brand New Day recaudó 932 millones de dólares en su fin de semana de estreno, superando a Avengers: Endgame.

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Baseball

Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Sympathize With Dodgers Haters After Blockbuster Trade

Tarik Skubal, the reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner, said he doesn’t sympathize with critics of the Dodgers after joining the team in a blockbuster trade.

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Music

Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Addresses Body Scrutiny and Feminine Rage

Ariana Grande has taken a step back from public visibility after enduring 'endless, ongoing public scrutiny,' her spokesperson said, following the release of her album 'Petal' and its provocative video.

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