House Democratic Women's Caucus calls on Chuck Edwards to resign
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House Democratic Women's Caucus called on Representative Chuck Edwards to resign after ethics findings he violated rules on sexual harassment and a hostile environment. The caucus says censure is insufficient, while Edwards' camp says the panel cleared him of sexual misconduct and quid pro quo harassment.
Deadly protests overshadow Pakistan’s elections in Kashmir.
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Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces marred elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The unrest highlights the region’s fragile security situation and overshadows the electoral process.
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal.
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After Trump’s July 30 Hamas disarmament agreement announcement, Israeli strikes continued, killing at least 19 Palestinians in Gaza in one day. Hamas says implementation depends on Israeli obligations, while Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 152 deaths in July, the year’s deadliest month.
South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
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President Lee Jae Myung called South Korea’s record heatwave a national disaster as deaths reached 19 and heat illnesses totaled 2,025. Yangsan reached 42.5°C, the highest temperature in 122 years of records, while 13 of the 19 victims were at least 80.
Landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service, causing deaths
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A landslide struck an Amhara mountain monastery during overnight prayers and a holy water ritual, killing 14 people. Officials say heavy rain triggered the slide, as climate-driven extreme weather increases such incidents in East Africa.
Trump administration expected to release proposed changes to Head Start program
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The Trump administration plans to release proposed changes to rules governing Head Start, an early education program for low-income families. The proposal advances the administration’s broader deregulation agenda by targeting existing Head Start requirements.
Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought – Europe live
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Hungary nearly shut the Paks Nuclear Power Plant overnight as record-low Danube levels reduced cooling and capacity fell to just over 10%. Energy-saving measures lowered demand and helped keep Hungary’s power grid secure during peak hours.
House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
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The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards after investigating gifts and affection toward two female staffers. The panel concluded Edwards probably violated House sexual harassment rules.
Romania conducts rock blasting to reroute Danube cooling water to a nuclear reactor - Reuters
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Romania is blasting rocks to redirect Danube water channels toward a nuclear reactor. The work aims to secure cooling water for the reactor.
Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, leaves for France
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Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war candidate barred from Russia’s September parliamentary elections, fled to France and posted a video from Paris. His departure highlights political repression facing opposition candidates in Russia.