Simple English News Daily Monday 7th July 2025. USAID deaths. US Texas floods. Musk party. Colombia arrest. Italy explosion. UK cabin bag profit. France Seine swim...
Jul 6, 2025
Today's news covers a range of critical global events. Rising AIDS-related deaths in Africa draw concern as U.S. funding diminishes. Texas faces severe flooding, while Elon Musk's political maneuvers attract attention. A shocking arrest in Colombia and public unrest over salary hikes in Peru highlight ongoing social issues. India celebrates the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, and the tragic explosion in Italy raises alarms. Meanwhile, discussions about Russia's potential chemical weapon use and the reopening of the Seine for swimming gain significance.
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US Funding Cuts Threaten AIDS Fight
- Massive funding cuts from the US threaten to drastically increase AIDS deaths globally.
- The abolition of USAID could cause 14 million deaths in five years, with 4 million from AIDS.
Kenyan Officer Missing in Haiti
- Kenyan police officer Benedict Kuria disappeared during a mission in Haiti combating gangs.
- His family demands answers while police continue searching despite reports of his death.
Texas Floods Reveal Climate Risks
- Extreme rain in Texas caused deadly flash floods, highlighting flood risks from climate events.
- Rivers overflowing can lead to rapid, dangerous flooding in low-lying areas.