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Gaza doctors say Israel’s killing of a prominent colleague leaves a hard-to-fill void

The killing of a leading Palestinian doctor by an Israeli airstrike deepens the crisis in Gaza’s beleaguered health system, already strained by 21 months of war.

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 Gaza doctors say Israel’s killing of a prominent colleague leaves a hard-to-fill void
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him

In a startling revelation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed in an interview released Monday that Israel attempted to assassinate him following last month’s 12-day war between the two nations.

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 Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Trump Steps Up His Fight With Brics Nations

President Trump is intensifying his fight with the BRICS nations, a group of emerging economies seeking to counterbalance U.S. dominance in global affairs. As Brazil, Russia, India, and China bolster their multilateral efforts, Trump’s confrontational stance marks a significant shift in international relations.

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Brics summit in Brazil tries to reinvent collective approach to world’s problems | Jonathan Watts

As the US retreats from international leadership, the Brics nations gather in Brazil to reignite a collective approach to addressing the world’s pressing problems.

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King Charles III leads 20th-anniversary commemoration of 7/7 London bombings

King Charles III led the nation on Monday in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2005 London transit bombings, the deadliest attack on the city since World War II. The solemn event marked two decades since the tragedy that forever changed London’s landscape.

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 King Charles III leads 20th-anniversary commemoration of 7/7 London bombings
Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says

A Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship was attacked in the Red Sea, leading the crew to abandon the vessel, according to the UK military. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the vital maritime region.

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NATO Chief Weighs In on Military Conscription Across Europe

NATO’s leader sheds light on the varied conscription policies across Europe, highlighting how countries like Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and several Nordic nations maintain mandatory military service. The discussion underscores the impact of conscription on the alliance’s collective defense strategies.

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 NATO Chief Weighs In on Military Conscription Across Europe
Ship attacked with gunfire, rocket-propelled grenades in the Red Sea off Yemen, UK maritime agency says

A vessel navigating the Red Sea off Yemen’s coast has come under attack involving gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, according to the UK maritime agency.

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Children found stabbed in burning Chicago building on Fourth of July: Sources

On Independence Day, President Trump solidified a major legislative victory by signing an expansive policy bill into law, despite notable dissent within his own party. The 887-page bill includes deep cuts to healthcare and social programs, sparking predictions of political fallout from Democratic leaders.

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 Children found stabbed in burning Chicago building on Fourth of July: Sources
Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war in Ukraine began

Overnight, Russia unleashed an unprecedented aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 550 drones and missiles in the largest attack since the war began. Kyiv, the primary target, faced significant damage and casualties.

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 Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war in Ukraine began
US SC clears way for deportation of several immigrants to South Sudan

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants to South Sudan, a country ravaged by war where they have no ties, overturning a previous order that protected them from removal.

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What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Congress has passed President Trump’s nearly 900-page tax and spending bill, enacting $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and significant changes to national defense, immigration, and healthcare programs. The legislation promises wide-reaching impacts on America’s fiscal and social landscape.

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 What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law
Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Trump, Israeli officials express cautious optimism about a potential Gaza cease-fire, though significant hurdles remain.

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 Israeli Officials Express Optimism on Gaza Cease-Fire as Netanyahu Prepares to Meet With Trump
Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before fall

An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the conflict to a sixth region. As both sides seek strategic advantages before fall, the renewed fighting marks a significant escalation in the ongoing war.

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 Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before fall
Chipmakers get larger tax credits in Trump’s latest ‘big beautiful bill’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed that tariffs are the main reason the central bank hasn’t lowered interest rates in 2025, citing a material increase in inflation forecasts. The impact of trade policies on monetary decisions highlights the profound effect of tariffs on the U.S. economy.

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 Chipmakers get larger tax credits in Trump’s latest ‘big beautiful bill’
IDF ‘reviewing’ strike on Gaza seafront cafe after reports of civilian casualties

The Israeli Defense Forces are reviewing a strike on a Gaza seafront cafe following reports of civilian casualties. The military has confirmed that ‘inaccurate’ artillery fire led to the deaths of around 30 Gazans near humanitarian aid sites in the southern part of the Strip.

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 IDF ‘reviewing’ strike on Gaza seafront cafe after reports of civilian casualties
Israeli attack on hospital strikes close to Al Jazeera reporter

An Israeli strike landed just 10 meters from an Al Jazeera reporter in the courtyard of Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital, underscoring the perils journalists face in conflict zones.

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 Israeli attack on hospital strikes close to Al Jazeera reporter
Trump Signals Possible Iran Sanctions Relief if It Adopts Peace

President Trump has signaled that sanctions on Iran might be lifted if the nation adopts peaceful conduct and collaborates with Washington, marking a potential shift in US-Iran relations.

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 Trump Signals Possible Iran Sanctions Relief if It Adopts Peace
U.K. police studying Glastonbury performances after anti-Israel chants

British police are contemplating an investigation after performers at Glastonbury Festival made anti-Israel comments during their shows.

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Iran’s nuclear enrichment ‘will never stop’, nation’s UN ambassador says – The Guardian

Iran’s UN ambassador has declared that the nation’s nuclear enrichment activities “will never stop,” heightening international concerns. The UN nuclear watchdog chief warns that Iran could enrich uranium for a bomb within months, escalating global security tensions.

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Feds Bust House in Los Angeles Linked to Iranian Terrorism

Federal authorities have arrested two individuals in Los Angeles connected to a suspected Iranian human smuggling operation linked to terrorism. The arrests underscore significant national security concerns related to international smuggling and terror affiliations.

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 Feds Bust House in Los Angeles Linked to Iranian Terrorism
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