Israeli drone strike kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza

Qatar-based Al Jazeera said on Saturday that an Israeli drone strike targetting a house in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed its journalist Ahmed Wishah. An Israeli military spokesman confirmed the strike on Wishah and alleged he was a “H…

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Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive

Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan’s 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has d…

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‘Queen of snakes’ lifts lid on selling £100,000 serpents, nearly having thumb eaten & the species too dangerous to keep

LOOKING after more than 300 snakes on a rural farm, Augusta Sacchetta says she knows every one of her slithery critters’ personalities. Augusta is the co-founder of Colubra, a snake breeding facility launched in 2012 with the help of partner Mattia Fie…

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Fête de la musique: France restricts public alcohol consumption as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France restricted public drinking Sunday in “red alert” zones, including Paris, as Fête de la musique kicks off to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe. Emergency services and military forces were also put on wildfire alert as about …

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