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‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect

Officials in southwestern France say today was the first somewhat optimistic day since the wildfires started. The prefect, a local government leader, said the weather helped firefighters gain control. Flames have slowed and some areas are now safe to enter. Authorities warn that the situation is still dangerous and more work is needed.

Jul 31, 04:35upd. 1d
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French teen fined in Singapore over ‘straw licking’ stunt

A French teenager in Singapore licked a straw from a juice vending machine and then put it back. She did this as a stunt for social media. She pleaded guilty to a public nuisance charge. The court fined her about $465.

Jul 30, 21:34upd. 1d
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Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals

Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the Asian Champions League Elite finals for the next three years. This is the third time in a row that Saudi Arabia will host the finals. The country has hosted the event twice before.

Jul 30, 08:24upd. 2d
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Is Israel repeating the Crusaders’ fatal mistake?

The Crusader kingdom was a group of Christian warriors who fought in the Holy Land. They established a kingdom in the 12th century. However, they were eventually defeated by Muslim forces in 1291. This led to the end of the Crusader kingdom.

Jul 30, 07:13upd. 2d
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Can the UN’s Refugee Convention survive?

The 1951 UN Refugee Convention is 75 years old. It protects the rights of refugees. However, it faces challenges due to anti-migration sentiment in the West.

Jul 30, 07:06upd. 2d
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Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant

Evo Morales is Bolivia's former president. He has a new arrest warrant. He is being investigated for 'armed uprising' against the state. This is not the first time Morales has faced arrest warrants.

Jul 30, 04:27upd. 2d
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Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel

Mansouri village in southern Lebanon is divided by a military boundary called the Yellow Line. This line separates the area occupied by Israel from the rest of the village. The villagers live in fear of conflict and violence.

Jul 30, 02:45upd. 2d
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Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch

Japan is buying more oil from Canada. This is because there are worries about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.

Jul 30, 01:42upd. 2d
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FA 'deeply concerned' by Fifa plan as Uefa to meet

The Football Association is worried about a plan from Fifa. Fifa wants to sell parts of its big competitions. Uefa, a group of 55 football teams, is meeting to talk about this.

Jul 29, 09:46upd. 3d
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