Kurdish filmmaker and activist Gabar Choli has spoken publicly for the first time about being force-fed during eight months in US immigration detention in Texas. He said Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained him after his asylum application was denied and subjected him to the coercive procedure, often twice daily. Choli, who was later deported and now lives in Canada, described severe physical and psychological harm from the treatment. International human rights groups widely regard force-feeding as torture.

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Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past day killed at least four people and injured 50, according to the report. The Russian forces launched 126 Shahed-type and other attack drones. The Air Force also said the assault included one Kh-59/69 guided aerial missile and three Banderol loitering munitions. Sumy was hit by KAB strikes.

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Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik accused the Kyiv regime of deliberately carrying out terrorist attacks against civilians. He said the regime sought to produce a political effect by intimidating civilians. The statement presents the attacks as intentional and politically motivated, without offering further details in the item.

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China has evacuated about one million people from their homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives. The large-scale relocation reflects the storm’s serious threat to affected communities. Residents are being moved away from areas considered vulnerable as the typhoon reaches the country. The event has prompted a major emergency response.

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Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall in eastern China, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. Shanghai is among the areas affected by the storm. Authorities have evacuated about one million people from their homes as the massive weather system arrives.

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Typhoon Dolphin is weakening, but it continues to disrupt daily life in China. Nearly 1,500 flights have been canceled in Shanghai, while flood alerts are in effect for parts of Beijing. The storm has prompted mass evacuations and is still affecting transport and communities despite losing strength.

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Torrential rain and storms trailing Typhoon Dolphin have moved across several provinces in eastern China. The coastal region has been drenched, while flooding has hit streets in Shanghai. The weather has disrupted daily life in the country’s second most populous city. The report portrays the impacts as consequences of the typhoon’s passage rather than a new landfall.

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Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall in China. Strong winds and heavy rain have hit eastern areas, including Shanghai. The storm is moving north after coming ashore, while about a million people have been evacuated from affected areas.

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More than a million people were moved to safety in eastern China after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall. Authorities warned that several days of intense rain could bring widespread flooding and landslides as the storm moved north and inland. Wenzhou in Zhejiang province reported relocating more than 900,000 residents and opening over 1,500 emergency shelters. In neighbouring Fujian, 98,900 people were taken from high-risk areas.

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Iran-backed Houthi fighters have resumed attacks on Yemen’s al-Makha port in the Red Sea. The fresh assault involved ballistic missiles and drones. The renewed strikes place the port back at the centre of the group’s military activity. They mark another round of attacks against the Yemeni facility.

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Repeated heat waves across Western Europe this summer have pushed temperatures to a new regional record. The average temperature for the June-to-July period surpassed the previous record set in 2022. The development highlights the intensity of the hot weather affecting the region. Western Europe has experienced sustained heat through the summer period.

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Heat waves sweeping across Western Europe this summer have broken the region’s previous average temperature record for June and July, set in 2022. Copernicus, the European climate agency, said the extreme heat began in May and has fueled major wildfires, prolonged drought and new national temperature records. Thousands of heat-related deaths are projected. Climate data show that globally, this year is so far the third hottest on record, behind 2024 and 2025.

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Publishers say attacks on warehouses have destroyed more than 10 million books in recent months. The fires and losses are presented as another way the ‘war of endurance’ is damaging Ukraine. The destruction has struck book supplies on a massive scale. Publishers are drawing attention to the impact on the country’s books.

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Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Moscow remains committed to the Anchorage agreements at this stage. He stressed that resolving the situation around Ukraine through diplomatic means is possible. In his view, this would require the necessary political will. His remarks present diplomacy as a viable path for addressing the Ukraine-related situation.

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Washington’s policy toward Ukraine contradicts its stated pursuit of peace. He noted that the United States does not regard itself as a “neutral mediator.” His remarks frame Washington’s position as incompatible with an impartial mediating role. The statement concerns the continuing diplomatic debate over the Ukraine conflict.

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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Moscow rejects the option of “freezing” the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said no freeze is possible unless the root causes of the crisis are eliminated. The statement presents addressing those causes as a necessary condition rather than accepting a temporary halt. It does not describe any separate proposal or agreement beyond that position.

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Wildfires are spreading across parts of the western United States and Canada. Some residents have been evacuated, while others are watching warily for possible orders to leave. The fires are creating an ongoing risk for communities in affected areas. People remain alert as conditions develop and authorities assess whether further evacuations may be needed.

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Daniel Kinahan, alleged to be an Irish crime boss, has appeared before a court in Dublin after being extradited from Dubai. His appearance followed his transfer from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland. The report retains the allegation surrounding his status, while noting that the matter has now reached Dublin’s court system. Kinahan’s appearance is the latest procedural step after the extradition.

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Iran has appointed former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander Rezaei as secretary of its National Security Council. He succeeds Zolghadr in the post. Zolghadr became secretary of the Supreme National Security Council on March 27. He assumed the position after his predecessor, Ali Larijani, died.

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