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New Russian and Ukrainian Strikes Kill at Least 10
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine, while a Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in Russia's Krasnodar region.
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Brazil Bus and Truck Collision Kills 23
At least 23 people died and five were injured when a bus and truck collided in Brazil's Paraná state.
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Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills Nine and Triggers Safety Investigation
At least nine people were killed and six injured when a fire swept through a hotel in Kolkata, India.
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Kenya Safari Helicopter Crash Kills Seven, Including Five Americans
A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Samburu County, killing the pilot and six passengers, including five Americans.
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Kryvyi Rih Mall Strike Death Toll Rises as Ukraine Alleges a Double Tap
A Russian drone attack on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 16 people and wounded about 130, while Ukrainian officials said a second strike hit after rescuers and civilians converged.
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Prince Harry and Co-Claimants Face an Initial $13 Million Legal-Cost Order
Prince Harry and six other claimants were ordered to pay an initial £9.5 million, about $13 million, toward Associated Newspapers' legal costs after losing their privacy case.
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First Deportation Flight Lands in Haiti After U.S. Ends TPS
The United States deported more than 160 people to Haiti in the first large flight since legal barriers to ending Temporary Protected Status for roughly 350,000 Haitians were lifted.
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Tesla Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles in China Over Door-Handle Risk
Tesla is recalling about 2.98 million China-made and imported vehicles as part of a broader four-million-vehicle safety action focused mostly on hidden electronic door handles.
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North Korean Barrage Tests the Meaning of Shortened Drills
North Korea fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, as joint U.S.-South Korean exercises concluded six days earlier than initially scheduled.
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Hong Kong Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers
A Hong Kong court convicted two former leaders and the organization that once ran the city's Tiananmen Square vigils of inciting subversion.
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Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Damages Homes and Clinics in Peru
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru's Andean interior, injuring at least two people and damaging homes and public facilities, according to initial official assessments reported by AP.
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Imran Khan Returns to Prison After Hospital Examination
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was returned to prison after authorities took him to a private hospital in Islamabad for a medical examination.
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Russian Missile Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv
A Russian missile barrage hit 12 locations across Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding 33, according to Ukrainian emergency authorities reported by AP.
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Canal-Port Operator Seeks $1.5 Billion From Panama
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison says it is seeking more than $1.5 billion in damages from Panama over the government's takeover of two Panama Canal ports.
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Deadly Storms Tear Across Parts of Germany
Severe overnight storms killed one woman, injured at least two people and damaged homes, vehicles and power infrastructure across parts of Germany.
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North Korea Launches Projectile After U.S.-South Korea Drill Cut
South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile from its east coast on Thursday.
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Ukraine Sends Nearly 800 Drones at Russia as Missile Strike Kills 10
Ukraine launched nearly 800 drones at Russia, and Russian strikes killed at least 13 people in northeastern Ukraine, including 10 civilians in Pechenihy.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 5,000 Cases
Congo's fast-moving Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak crossed 5,000 recorded cases, with health responders warning that transmission is outrunning control efforts.
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Ousted Ukraine Minister Calls for Wartime Elections
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for elections during the war, escalating a public dispute with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government.
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Kenya Triples Long-Term Power Target
Kenya raised its long-term generating target from about 1,500 to 5,500 megawatts as it seeks enough power for industrial growth.
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Flores Quake Toll Reaches 68 as Thousands Wait for Aid
Indonesia raised the confirmed death toll from the Flores earthquake to 68 as responders moved food, shelter and medical help toward communities cut off by damaged roads and communications.
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Temple Stampede and Hotel Fire Kill 14 in Eastern India
A stampede near a temple and a hotel fire in eastern India killed 14 people, with investigators still working to establish the immediate causes of both incidents.
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U.S. Expands Anti-Cartel Campaign onto Land in Latin America
The United States is broadening its anti-cartel military campaign from maritime strikes to land operations in allied Latin American countries, according to AP reporting.
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South Korea Stresses U.S. Alliance After Trump Cuts Joint Drills
South Korea emphasized the durability of its alliance with Washington after President Donald Trump ordered joint military exercises scaled back and voiced hope for renewed dialogue with North Korea.
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Flores Quake Aid Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 54
The confirmed toll from the magnitude 7.7 Flores earthquake rose to 54 while landslides, damaged roads and power and communications failures slowed aid to remote communities.
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Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Toll Rises to 84 as Search Continues
The confirmed death toll from an overloaded ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba rose to 84, including 18 children, as Zimbabwean authorities continued searching.
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Hungary Bus Crash Kills 12 Polish Pilgrims
A bus carrying Polish pilgrims home from Bosnia-Herzegovina overturned in Hungary, killing 12 people and seriously injuring at least 10.
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Ukraine Sends Hundreds of Drones Across Russia in Major Barrage
Ukraine launched one of its largest long-range aerial attacks of the war as Russia reported hundreds of drones, civilian deaths and widespread disruptions.
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Indonesia Quake Death Toll Reaches 51 as Rescuers Dig Through Landslides
The confirmed death toll from Indonesia’s powerful Flores-region earthquake rose to 51 as rescuers searched collapsed buildings and landslides.
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Bus Crash in Hungary Kills 12 Members of Polish Pilgrimage Group
A bus carrying a Polish pilgrimage group crashed in Hungary, killing 12 people and seriously injuring at least 10.
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Mexico Restarts Avocado Exports to the US Under Heavy Security
Mexican avocado exports to the United States resumed after an eight-day suspension triggered by security concerns.
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Taliban Marks Five Years in Power as UN Details Deep Rights Crisis
The Taliban marked five years since returning to power in Afghanistan as United Nations reporting described severe restrictions on women and girls.
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UK Government Calls for Reflection After Jason Arday’s Death
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for national reflection after the sudden death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday.
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Indonesia Earthquake Kills at Least 20 and Topples Buildings
The shallow offshore quake prompted a tsunami warning that was later lifted after monitoring found no significant sea-level change.
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Wildfires Spread Across a Heat-Stressed Europe
The outbreaks showed how a regional heat pattern can produce simultaneous fire pressure far beyond the Mediterranean.
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Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Is Found Dead
Arday's career drew international attention because he became one of Cambridge's youngest Black professors after overcoming significant early barriers.
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Italian Police Recover Paintings Attributed to Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse
The seizure involved works linked to Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse and illustrates the evidentiary work behind returning cultural property.
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Taliban Official Killed in Targeted Afghanistan Attack
Officials described an attack aimed at a specific local leader rather than an accidental explosion.
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Ukrainian Drones Set a Major Russian Refinery Ablaze
Ukraine said the latest long-range attack caused a major fire, and a Russian official said repairs could take months.
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Colombia's Earthquake Response Shows the Value of a Working State
Heavy equipment and a coordinated command structure reached damaged areas quickly, while officials and independent groups continued reconciling the scale of loss.
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Maternal Care Collapses in Parts of Nepal After U.S. Aid Cuts
AP found clinics where outreach ended, health workers stopped visiting and pregnant patients again faced long journeys without dependable referral transport.
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Nigel Farage Wins Back a Seat in Britain's Parliament
Farage reclaimed the constituency in a by-election that became both a test of Reform UK's staying power and a spectacle around the candidate field.
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Swiss Snowmaking Systems Get a Summer Test Against Wildfire
Firefighters are evaluating whether the network can deliver water rapidly on steep terrain where conventional access is slow.
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Putin Threatens Retaliatory Ship Seizures as Maritime Confrontation Widens
President Vladimir Putin called Western detentions of Russia-linked commercial ships piracy and said Moscow could respond in kind wherever it considered necessary, including the Pacific.
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Ukraine Reports a Complex Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Naval Stronghold
Ukraine described an overnight combined attack on Russian naval infrastructure as part of its campaign to limit Moscow’s Black Sea operations and pressure occupied Crimea.
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Colombia’s Earthquake Rescue Enters a Race Against Time
Search teams continued working through rubble and hard-to-reach areas in western Colombia while officials reconciled casualty, missing-person and damage reports.
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Ferry Fire Near Bali Leaves One Dead as Search Continues
The Putri Yasmin burned while traveling from Bali to Lombok, forcing passengers into rafts and the sea as vessels and a helicopter joined the rescue.
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Chinese EV Makers Shift From Exporting to Building in Africa
Chinese automakers are placing factories closer to African customers as demand at home slows and trade barriers rise in Europe and North America.
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Colombia’s Earthquake Toll Rises as Search Teams Work Through the Rubble
Rescuers continued searching damaged cities and remote communities in western Colombia as authorities reported 2,595 injuries and tried to reconcile sharply different missing-person lists.
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Ukraine Reports a Coordinated Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base
The operation combined anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and naval drones against a Russian Black Sea base in one of the war’s most complex reported maritime attacks.
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Spain Pairs a Total Solar Eclipse With Heat and Wildfire Warnings
A rare total solar eclipse is drawing travelers to northern and central Spain, where officials are managing traffic, eye safety and wildfire risk during a hot, dry season.
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New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon Survives a Party Leadership Vote
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon retained his party leadership after a defense-minister challenge prompted hours of caucus deliberation, though no vote count was released.
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Zhu Rongji, China’s Market-Reform Premier, Dies at 98
Chinese state media announced the death of Zhu Rongji, whose 1998–2003 premiership joined international economic integration with domestic fiscal and industrial reform.
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Colombia Searches the Rubble After a Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake
A powerful earthquake centered near San José del Palmar damaged or destroyed roughly 1,600 buildings and began a large, still-fluid search-and-rescue operation across western Colombia.
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Congo Says Ebola Deaths Have Passed 2,000
Congo reported 4,381 confirmed cases and 2,011 deaths in an outbreak that health officials say began months before it was recognized and is now the second largest on record.
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Drone Attack on Russian Oil Hub Kills 13
A long-range drone attack on Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people, including a child, as the two governments offered different accounts of the targets and damage.
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Western Europe Enters a Fifth Heat Wave
The United Kingdom and France prepared for another dangerous heat episode as Copernicus reported a record average temperature for western Europe in June and July.
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Western Wildfires Leave One Dead and More Than 20,000 Evacuated
An 80-year-old woman died while fleeing a British Columbia wildfire, more than 20,000 people remained under evacuation orders and recovery work expanded near Spokane.
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Dolphin Weakens Over China but Flood and Landslide Threat Persists
Dolphin weakened after landfall in Zhejiang, but heavy rain continued across eastern China and storm-enhanced monsoon flooding caused deaths and displacement elsewhere in Asia.
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Assam Flood Toll Reaches 100 as Hundreds of Thousands Remain Displaced
Two additional deaths raised Assam’s flood toll to 100, with about 700,000 people displaced during the crisis and nearly 300,000 using government relief camps.
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Nizhnekamsk Drone Strike Death Toll Rises to 13
The reported toll from a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk rose to 13 dead and 75 injured as the two governments offered different descriptions of the target and effects.
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British Columbia Wildfires Force More Than 20,000 Evacuations
More than 20,000 people were ordered from their homes in British Columbia as fast-moving fires expanded, strained evacuation routes and triggered a provincial state of emergency.
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Russian Missile Attack Kills Four in the Kyiv Region
A Russian missile attack killed four people in the Kyiv region, adding civilian casualties to the war while Ukraine’s president used a diplomatic visit to renew calls for Patriot defenses.
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Typhoon Dolphin Prompts Closures Along China’s Eastern Coast
Coastal authorities in eastern China suspended activities and secured fishing fleets ahead of Typhoon Dolphin, while Japan also monitored the storm near Okinawa.
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Turkey’s Parliament Advances a Bill for the PKK Peace Process
A Turkish parliamentary committee approved legislation intended to support a peace process with the PKK, moving the proposal toward a full assembly vote.
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Russian Missile Attack Near Kyiv Kills Three
Russian missile attacks near Kyiv killed three people, including a child, according to Ukrainian authorities cited by the BBC.
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Thailand Promises Stricter Gun Laws After School Shooting
Thailand's prime minister pledged tighter gun controls after a school shooting killed eight people, shifting the story from immediate response to national policy.
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Spain Plans Italy Border Checks Amid Ceuta Migration Dispute
Spain said it would introduce temporary checks on travelers arriving from Italy as the two governments clashed over migration and Ceuta.
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Colombia's New President Promises Security Shift as U.S. Pledges Aid
Colombia's new right-wing president pledged to change security and drug policy while the United States promised $1 billion in security aid.
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Thailand School Shooting Kills at Least Six as Officials Reconcile Toll
A student opened fire Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School northwest of Bangkok, killing at least six people and injuring others, Thai police said. Officials were still reconciling conflicting death and injury counts in the first hours after the attack.
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Romania Sinks Barges to Keep Danube Nuclear Plant Cooling
Romania moved to sink four barges in the Danube to steer scarce water toward the Cernavoda nuclear plant as drought threatened cooling access. One reactor was already offline and officials were trying to keep the second operating.
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Mexico Arrests Former Guerrero Governor in Ayotzinapa Case
Mexican authorities arrested former Guerrero governor Angel Aguirre over alleged evidence concealment in the Ayotzinapa students case. He is the highest-profile official detained in the investigation since the former federal attorney general.
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European Heat Wave Triggers Red Alerts and Infrastructure Strain
A severe European heat wave put every major Italian city under the highest health alert Thursday, set a national temperature record in Austria and contributed to fires and disruptions across the continent. Nighttime heat also remained elevated in Rome.
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North Korea Launches Short Range Ballistic Missile
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile from its eastern Wonsan area toward the sea, according to South Korea’s military. Japan separately reported a possible ballistic launch and said there was no impact in or around its territory.
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Wildfire and Drought Emergencies Spread Across Europe
More than 1,000 people were evacuated in Greece, two helicopter crew members died, and France reported its largest recorded wildfire footprint as heat and drought strained several European countries. Britain recorded its driest July in nearly two centuries.
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Japan Begins Long Recovery After Kumamoto Earthquake
Cleanup continued in Kumamoto after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake injured at least 114 people. Residents faced damaged buildings, disrupted water service and dangerous summer heat as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited the affected area.
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War and Sand Threaten Sudans Meroe Pyramids
Sudan’s war has halted preservation at the Meroe pyramids, where guards and specialists report accumulating sand, salt and vegetation damaging fragile stone. UNESCO says more than 100 cultural sites have been damaged and at least 22 museums looted or destroyed since the conflict began.
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Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Kills Seventeen in Kyiv Region
A large Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens, according to Ukrainian officials. The mix of ballistic missiles, other high-speed weapons and drones again exposed gaps in Ukraine's air defenses.
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Deadly Cloudbursts Isolate Kashmir Mountain Communities
A series of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides killed at least 28 people across Jammu and Kashmir and isolated mountain villages. Residents and rescue teams searched unstable slopes and rivers while damaged roads slowed access.
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Guatemala Evacuates Hundreds as Fuego Volcano Erupts
Hundreds of residents evacuated communities around Guatemala's Fuego volcano after an eruption sent lava down its slopes and ash about six kilometers into the sky. Officials suspended local classes and closed a road while monitoring debris flows.
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Rare Snowfall Disrupts Travel and Tests New Zealand Power Demand
An Antarctic cold snap brought rare sea-level snow to Wellington and heavier falls across parts of New Zealand's South Island. Roads iced over, one aircraft aborted a landing, and the national grid operator recorded a record morning peak.
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Ukraine and Russia Trade Long-Range Strikes as Civilian Casualties Mount
Russian aircraft struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia with glide bombs, killing one person and wounding dozens, while Russian officials said Ukrainian drones killed nine people in Black Sea locations. Neither side’s full casualty claims could be independently verified.
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More Than 80 Die as Rumors Drive Tens of Thousands Toward Ceuta
More than 80 people died after social-media rumors helped drive an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants toward Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave. Most survivors returned to Morocco, while hundreds of minors remained in uncertain conditions and European leaders argued over responsibility and border policy.
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French Wildfires Expose Hundreds of World War II Shells
Wildfires in France exposed hundreds of shells dating to World War II. The discovery required bomb-disposal precautions in areas already affected by heat, fire damage, evacuations, and firefighting operations.
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Nauru Begins Using a New Formal Name
Nauru announced a change to its formal national name. The practical transition will appear in government documents and diplomatic usage, while the shorter familiar name remains recognizable.
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Record-Low Rhine Levels Disrupt Freight and River Operations
Sections of the Rhine reached record-low levels, forcing operators to reduce vessel loads and adjust schedules. The river is a central freight route for fuel, chemicals, industrial materials, and manufactured goods.
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U.S. and Japan Jointly Intervene to Lift the Yen
Japan bought yen with dollars supplied from U.S. Treasury holdings, and both governments publicly confirmed the coordinated action.
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Indonesia Ferry Fire Leaves Five Dead
The vessel caught fire during an overnight trip, sending passengers toward lifeboats and into the sea before rescue boats arrived.
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Greece Wildfire Helicopter Collision Kills Two
More than 1,000 people were evacuated as hundreds of firefighters and multiple aircraft fought the blaze.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Has Rare ICRC Contact
The meeting produced photographs but no independent medical assessment or public account from Suu Kyi.
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Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Protests Turn Deadly
The current clashes followed a broader period of demonstrations and negotiations between local organizers and authorities.
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WestJet Flight Attendants Strike During Holiday Weekend
The dispute centers on wages and how ground duties before and after flights are compensated.
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European Drought Strains Dikes and River Trade
The same dry summer is constraining irrigation, exposing riverbeds and raising costs along inland transport routes.
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Nazca Sightseeing Flight Crash Kills Thirteen
The flight had departed from Ica for an aerial view of the Nazca Lines.
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Ten Broad Peak Climbers Confirmed Dead
The team included renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and climbers from several countries.
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Japan Quake Death Toll Rises as Heat Endangers Evacuees
More than 9,000 people remained in shelters while nearly 47,000 homes lacked fresh water amid extreme temperatures.
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Ceuta Death Toll Rises to 67 as Most Crossers Return
An uneasy calm returned to Ceuta as Spain installed a containment barrier and said most of the people who crossed had gone back to Morocco.
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Russian Barrage Kills at Least Nine in Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities reported at least 30 wounded as the capital absorbed a second deadly attack in three days.
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Record-Low Danube Forces Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Plant Toward Shutdown
The 2,000-megawatt plant supplies roughly half of Hungary’s electricity and could remain offline for weeks.
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Search Resumes for Six Missing Climbers on Broad Peak
Three bodies were recovered and a fourth was located as rescuers searched for at least six people still missing.
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Ceuta Border Breach Leaves at Least 18 Dead
Thousands entered by land and sea, overwhelming local systems as Spain sent military support and senior officials prepared to visit the enclave.
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Japan Quake Toll Reaches 34 as Heat Compounds the Emergency
Rescue work continued into a fourth day while more than 79,000 homes lacked water and extreme heat threatened displaced residents.
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Four Bodies Found After Broad Peak Avalanche
Army helicopters joined the effort, but poor weather continued to obstruct access and officials had not identified the recovered climbers.
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European Soccer Nations Threaten FIFA Boycott
The revolt expanded when CONCACAF rejected the plan and Asian soccer leadership criticized FIFA’s process.
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Chongqing Landslide Death Toll Rises to 41
The updated toll transformed an ongoing search into one of the month's deadliest natural disasters while recovery teams continued looking for missing residents.
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Ukraine Says It Struck Two Major Russian Oil Refineries
The strikes followed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Washington meeting and reached one target about 900 miles from Ukraine.
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Venezuela's Earthquake Recovery Enters a Public-Health Phase
The immediate rescue phase is giving way to a longer effort involving safe water, hazardous materials, vaccination and routine care for chronic illness.
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Irish Musician Glen Hansard Dies at 56
Police confirmed that a man in his 50s died at the scene in Lucan, while Hansard's family and management confirmed his death.
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Japan Quake Death Toll Reaches 13 as Rescuers Search Collapsed Buildings
Soldiers and emergency workers searched for survivors after the Kumamoto-area earthquake killed at least 13 people and left others missing.
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Heat Threatens France Mega-Fire After 220,000 Evacuations
Fire crews in southwest France faced extreme heat while a week-old fire remained uncontained and roughly 330,000 people were displaced across France and Spain.
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorism
Russia's domestic security service accused Telegram's founder of failing to remove channels and bots used for sabotage and terrorism.
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FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Venture Plan Draws UEFA Revolt
FIFA outlined a company valued at $20 billion to run the World Cup and other competitions, prompting UEFA to say football's governance was not an asset to sell.
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Chad Announces It Will Leave the International Criminal Court
Chad said it had begun withdrawing from the Rome Statute after two decades in the International Criminal Court, following similar moves by Venezuela and three Sahel governments.
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Congo Ebola Cases Near 3,000 as More Health Workers Strike
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reached 2,973 with 1,309 deaths as workers at a Bunia treatment center joined strikes over unpaid compensation and difficult conditions.
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Paris Bystanders Subdue Man After Three Women Are Stabbed
French police detained a man accused of attacking three women with two knives in northwestern Paris after bystanders intervened and held him for an off-duty officer.
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South Korea Proposes Tax Changes to Lift Investment
South Korea's government proposed a tax overhaul aimed at stimulating investment, supporting strategic industries and improving market participation during a period of weak domestic momentum.
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Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Killed by Police
German police shot and killed the suspected Berlin Pride attacker after locating him in a suburban garden, while prosecutors disclosed an earlier Islamic State-related conviction.
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France Wildfires Drive 250,000 From Homes
Wildfires in southwest France forced more than 250,000 people from their homes, burned about 42,000 hectares in Gironde and pushed toward the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
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Russian and Ukrainian Strikes Kill Civilians
Russian and Ukrainian authorities reported civilian deaths and injuries from overnight attacks in Ukraine and Russia's Belgorod and Rostov regions.
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UNESCO Adds D-Day Beaches and Mount Olympus
UNESCO added Normandy's D-Day landing beaches and Greece's Mount Olympus to the World Heritage List during its meeting in South Korea.
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Russia-Ukraine Weekend Attacks Kill Fifteen
Russian and Ukrainian officials reported a combined fifteen deaths in separate weekend attacks in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Ukraine’s Sumy region, following a major strike near Kyiv.
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Vehicle Hits Berlin Pride Crowd, Killing One
A van drove into a crowd at a Berlin LGBTQ+ event, killing one person and injuring sixteen as police detained and identified a suspect.
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France and Spain Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Wildfires in France and Spain forced more than 250,000 people from their homes, with a major fire threatening Bordeaux and emergency crews confronting heat, wind and multiple active fronts.
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Typhoon Noul Displaces Hundreds of Thousands
Typhoon Noul reached southern China with destructive wind and rain, leading authorities to evacuate more than 700,000 people and cancel flights.
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Spain and France Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Wildfires in Spain and France forced roughly 80,000 people to evacuate as crews confronted fast-moving flames, extreme heat and dangerous wind conditions.
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Czech Military Helicopter Crashes During Training
A Czech military helicopter crashed during a training operation, prompting an emergency response and a formal investigation into the aircraft, mission and conditions.
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Nearly 150 Migrants Are Dead or Missing Off Mauritania
The U.N. refugee agency said 144 migrants were dead or missing after two boat incidents off Mauritania, including a vessel that ran out of fuel and remained stranded at sea for weeks.
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Rubio and Lavrov Test Ukraine Diplomacy in Manila
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila and said the United States remained willing to help end the war in Ukraine, while describing prior mediation as unsuccessful or unfruitful.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 1,000 Confirmed Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,031 confirmed deaths among 2,473 cases in an Ebola outbreak driven by the Bundibugyo strain.
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Spain Wildfires Burn More Than 32,000 Hectares
Wildfires in Spain have burned more than 32,000 hectares during a heat wave that pushed temperatures toward 42 degrees Celsius.
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France Estimates 5,700 Excess Heat Deaths
French health authorities estimated about 5,700 excess deaths during June’s heat wave, a toll far larger than early incident counts could show.
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U.S. Plans a Phased Return to Its Libya Embassy
The United States is preparing a phased reopening of its embassy in Libya, beginning with a security project after years of operating diplomatic functions from outside the country.
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Louvre Reopens Apollo Gallery Without Its Stolen Jewels
Paris’s Louvre reopened the Apollo Gallery after a major theft, restoring public access but leaving the central investigation unresolved and the stolen French crown jewels absent.
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Athens Stabbings Put Tourist Safety Under Review
Greek police opened an investigation after tourists were stabbed in Athens, a public-safety case whose circumstances and motive were still developing.
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New Aid Flight Reaches Cuba Amid Shortages
A new humanitarian aid flight arrived in Cuba as families and hospitals continued to face shortages intensified by economic crisis and fragile infrastructure.
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Quad Ministers Link Hormuz and Indo-Pacific Security
Foreign ministers from the United States, Japan, India and Australia met as the Iran war disrupted energy planning and disputes in the South China Sea remained active.
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Vatican Abuse Case Exposes Gaps in Church Law
The Vatican’s handling of allegations against former Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik is exposing gaps in how church law addresses alleged spiritual and sexual abuse of adults.
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Taiwan Excavates Graves of Japanese War Dead
Teams in Taiwan began excavating a site believed to contain Japanese soldiers who died during World War II, combining historical records, archaeology and diplomatic coordination.
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Ukraine Sends More Than 400 Drones Toward Moscow
Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow in a large long-range attack as Russian missiles and drones continued to kill civilians and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses.
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ASEAN Ministers Urge a Full Hormuz Reopening
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are preparing to call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the region’s energy-importing economies confront war-driven shipping risk alongside unresolved security disputes closer to home.
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Latin America Prepares for a Strengthening El Niño
Latin American governments are mobilizing firefighters and reviewing water, transport and power contingencies as El Niño strengthens in the Pacific and raises the probability of disruptive weather in the coming months.
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Asian Markets Rebound After an AI-Led Selloff
Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday, led by a strong rebound in South Korean chip and artificial-intelligence stocks after heavy selling, while oil prices eased amid continuing Middle East uncertainty.
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China Development Bank Chief Is Under Investigation
China’s top anti-corruption body said China Development Bank President Ouyang Weimin is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law, without publishing the acts under review.
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Ukraine Launches More Than 400 Drones Toward Moscow
Ukraine sent more than 400 drones toward Moscow, according to Russian officials, while Russian strikes killed six people in Ukraine, marking a large reciprocal attack cycle with casualties and infrastructure damage on both sides.
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China Investigates Development Bank President
China’s top anti-corruption body said China Development Bank President Ouyang Weimin is under investigation for suspected serious discipline and law violations, but released no detail about the alleged acts.
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Jingye Challenges British Steel Nationalization
Jingye said it is seeking compensation and reserving international arbitration rights after Britain nationalized British Steel, extending a dispute over jobs, industrial capacity and the valuation of the Scunthorpe works.
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Tate Brothers Face Additional U.K. Charges
British prosecutors authorized additional charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate involving alleged sexual violence, trafficking and abusive material, while the brothers remain subject to an extradition process from the United States.
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ASEAN Meeting Confronts War and Regional Rifts
Southeast Asian foreign ministers opened talks with the U.S.–Iran war, Myanmar’s unresolved conflict and South China Sea tensions competing for attention, exposing how a distant energy shock can compound the region’s own security divisions.
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Russian Ballistic-Missile Attack Kills One in Kyiv
A Russian attack on Kyiv killed one person and wounded 16, according to Ukrainian officials, as ballistic missiles and drones again tested the capital’s defenses and emergency services.
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Ukrainian Drones Hit Sites Across Russia, Killing Nine
Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing nine people and wounding more than 80, according to Russian authorities cited by Associated Press.
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China Landslide Toll Reaches Eight as Search Continues
Rescuers in Chongqing searched for survivors after a landslide killed eight people and left 34 missing, while southern China prepared for more rain and further slope danger.
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Taiwan’s President Warns Against Becoming “China’s Taiwan”
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te told his governing party that democratic Taiwan must not become part of China, placing political resilience and Beijing’s pressure at the center of the island’s domestic debate.
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Cuban Dissident Artist Arrives in the United States
Cuban artist and dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in the United States after five years in prison, ending his detention while beginning a new period of exile and advocacy.
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Andy Burnham Is Set to Lead Britain After Labour’s Leadership Change
Britain’s change of governing leadership now moves from an internal party contest to the practical work of forming a government and setting an agenda.
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India’s Skyroot Launches the Vikram-1 Private Orbital Rocket
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch marks a major test for India’s private space sector and its effort to compete for smaller satellite missions.
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Flash Flood in Northern Vietnam Kills Four and Leaves Four Missing
A fast-moving flood struck Muong Than village, producing deaths, injuries and infrastructure damage while additional heavy rain remained in the forecast.
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Wildfires, Drought and Storm Damage Persist Across Europe
Europe’s immediate heat eased in some areas, but Spain and other countries continued to battle fires and longer-lived water stress.
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Russian Strikes Hit Ukrainian Black Sea Ports and Civilian Vessels
The latest port attacks threaten people, commercial vessels and Ukraine’s ability to move goods through the Black Sea.
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More Than 500 Rohingya Feared Dead in Two Boat Disasters
The toll is potentially one of the year’s largest migrant-sea disasters, but the agencies stress that casualty figures remain preliminary.
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Britain Seeks a FIFA Probe Over Argentina’s Falklands Banner
The dispute brought a long-running sovereignty conflict into a tournament governed by rules limiting political messages.
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Ukrainians Protest the Ouster of a Popular Defense Minister
The protest signals domestic political strain over leadership changes while the country remains under sustained Russian attack.
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Chile’s Senate Reshapes Kast’s Major Economic and Tax Reform
The vote advances President José Antonio Kast’s economic program while showing that implementation depends on negotiation rather than an unchanged executive blueprint.
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China’s Growth Slows Even as AI-Linked Exports Surge
The split between export strength and softer overall growth highlights the challenge of relying on external demand while domestic momentum cools.
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El Salvador Opens Mass Trial of Alleged MS-13 Members
El Salvador began a mass proceeding against alleged MS-13 members under the emergency security system that has jailed tens of thousands of people.
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Baltic States and Poland Warn of Limited Russian Provocation
Officials in Lithuania, neighboring Baltic states and Poland warned NATO to prepare for Russian hybrid attacks and a possible limited military test.
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China’s Growth Slows to 4.3% as AI Exports Offset Weak Demand
China reported 4.3% economic growth as exports tied to artificial intelligence helped counter weak domestic consumption and continued property-sector strain.
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Asian Markets Slide as Iran Fighting Lifts Oil Risk
Asian shares fell sharply, led by a more than 6% drop in South Korea, as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting and shipping disruption pushed energy risk back into markets.
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Iran War Pressure Deepens Europe’s Airline Divide
Reuters reported that the Iran war is accelerating financial pressure across European aviation and may drive consolidation among crisis-weary airlines.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 2,000 Cases as Hidden Transmission Grows
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases as health teams struggled to trace transmission of the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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China's Growth Slows to 4.3% as Domestic Demand Weakens
China reported 4.3% year-over-year economic growth in the second quarter, a slowdown that undershot expectations and the government's annual objective.
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American Seismologist Detained in China Still Awaits Trial
The family of American seismologist Youlin Chen is pressing for his release after nearly two years in Chinese detention without a completed trial.
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Wildfires Force Evacuations in France as Spain Counts Its Dead
Major wildfires drove evacuations south of Paris and left communities in Spain identifying the dead and searching for people still missing.
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EU Panel Urges Social-Media Ban for Children Under 13
An expert panel recommended barring children under 13 from social media while the European Union considers broader age restrictions and platform duties.
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Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Reaches 30 as Safety Failures Draw Scrutiny
Officials raised the death toll from the fire at Bangkok's Rong Beer Na Ladprao venue to 30, making it the city's deadliest such blaze in 17 years.
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Hungary Moves to Remove President and Unwind Orbán-Era Rules
Hungary's Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok and begin reversing parts of Viktor Orbán's political system.
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Ten European Nations Form Ballistic-Missile Defense Coalition
Ukraine joined Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Britain in a coalition focused on ballistic-missile defense.
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China Expels Politburo Member Ma Xingrui in Latest Leadership Purge
China's Communist Party expelled senior official Ma Xingrui, making him the third member of the current Politburo removed during Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.
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Oil Prices Jump as Hormuz Fighting Threatens Shipments
Oil prices surged Monday after renewed U.S. and Iranian strikes threatened shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed Asian shares lower.
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Russian Strikes Kill Eight as Ukraine Seeks Faster Arms
Russian missile and drone strikes killed eight people and wounded dozens as Ukraine renewed calls for faster weapons deliveries from partners.
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Ukraine and Nine European Partners Form Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
Ukraine, France, Germany, Britain and six other European countries announced a coalition to develop shared defenses against ballistic missiles as Russian attacks intensify pressure on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
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Bangkok Bar Fire Leaves at Least 28 Dead as Exit Questions Mount
A fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao music bar killed at least 28 people and injured more than 70, with many victims found in windowless bathrooms as Thai authorities investigate why patrons could not reach usable exits.
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Russian Strikes Kill Six as Ukraine Targets Shipping
Russia and Ukraine traded another large wave of missiles and drones, with civilian deaths in Ukraine and competing claims about damage to Russian shipping.
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Pakistan Intensifies Balochistan Crackdown
Pakistan's government is expanding security operations in Balochistan after a week of insurgent violence and retaliatory raids.
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Bahamas Grounds Flamingo Air After Fatal Crash
The Bahamas temporarily suspended Flamingo Air's operating certificate after a Cessna 402 crash killed all 10 people aboard.
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Spain Wildfire Kills 12 as Extreme Heat Tightens Its Grip
A wildfire in southern Spain killed 12 people, injured six and forced roughly 1,000 residents to evacuate during another severe European heat wave.
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Typhoon Bavi Targets China's Coast After a Week of Deadly Storms
China and Taiwan prepared for Typhoon Bavi after earlier storms killed dozens in southern and central China.
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Community Screenings Turn a Banned Punjab Film Into a Public Reckoning
Sikh organizations and residents are screening a film about disappearances and extrajudicial killings after Indian authorities blocked its normal distribution.
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Syria Arrests IS-Linked Suspects After Damascus Bombings
AP reported that Syria announced arrests of IS-linked suspects after bombings near a high-profile French visit wounded dozens.
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Bangladesh Rohingya Landslides Force Relocation
AP reported that Bangladesh relocated Rohingya refugees after landslides killed children at Cox's Bazar camps.
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Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil System
AP reported that Ukrainian drone attacks hit Russian oil facilities and set tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov.
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Ukraine Drone Strikes Pressure Russian Oil Infrastructure
AP reported that Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil facilities and set two tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov as the war's energy front widened.
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Bangladesh Rohingya Camps Landslides Force Relocations
AP reported that Bangladesh authorities used loudspeakers, volunteers and community leaders to relocate Rohingya refugees after deadly landslides.
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Syria Arrests Suspects After Damascus Bombings
AP reported that Syria announced arrests tied to Damascus bombings that wounded dozens during a high-profile French visit.
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Greenland Dispute Overshadows NATO's Defense-Spending Message
The alliance wanted to showcase defense capacity; the day instead highlighted unresolved questions about sovereignty, U.S. commitments, and Europe’s burden-sharing.
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Damascus Blasts Undercut Syria's Bid for Diplomatic Normalcy
The attack showed the security limits facing Syria's post-Assad government even as Western engagement resumes.
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China's Pacific Missile Test Sends a Nuclear Signal
Beijing called the launch routine, but the test suggested a more visible sea-based nuclear deterrent in the Pacific.
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NATO Summit Turns Defense Spending Into Deliverables
AP reported that NATO planned to showcase new military projects worth billions at its Ankara summit. The display comes after renewed Russian strikes exposed air-defense gaps in Ukraine.
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Tropical Storm Maysak Adds to Asia Flood Pressure
AP reported that Tropical Storm Maysak killed two people, caused dam breaches, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China and Vietnam.
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Kyiv Strikes Put Air Defense at the Center of NATO Week
Russia opened NATO summit week with a major attack on Kyiv and nearby areas, exposing Ukraine's shortage of ballistic-missile defenses and sharpening the summit's agenda.
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Super Typhoon Bavi Slams the Marianas
Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam, bringing destructive winds to U.S. Pacific territories still recovering from an earlier storm.
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Venezuela quake aftermath risks a widening health crisis
AP reported that Venezuelan medics fear the aftermath of twin earthquakes will trigger a widening medical crisis, with hospitals damaged or undersupplied and displaced residents facing poor sanitation. Guardian reporting from the disaster zone described distrust of official figures and an uneven state response.
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Europe’s heat wave exposes adaptation gaps
Guardian reporting on Europe’s severe heat wave emphasized the scale of exposure and the continent’s continuing preparedness gaps. The reporting focused on older residents, housing that traps heat, public-health systems, and city-level measures such as cooling plans and checks on vulnerable neighbors.