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Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk’s xAI

Despite recent controversies involving antisemitic responses, the Pentagon has entered into a $200 million agreement with Elon Musk’s xAI to adopt Grok, the company’s artificial intelligence system.

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 Pentagon to start using Grok as part of a $200 million deal with Musk’s xAI
European countries will buy U.S. weapons to send to Ukraine, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced Monday that European countries will purchase U.S.-made weapons to aid Ukraine in defending itself against Russia. The move signifies a collaborative effort to bolster Ukraine’s defense in its ongoing conflict.

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 European countries will buy U.S. weapons to send to Ukraine, Trump says
Cash is scarce in Gaza. Palestinians are paying a high price to get it

Cash, the lifeblood of Gaza’s shattered economy, is in perilously short supply, forcing Palestinians to pay a steep price just to access essential funds. Amidst shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, the scarcity of cash adds another layer to the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn territory.

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 Cash is scarce in Gaza. Palestinians are paying a high price to get it
European Commission preparing floating oil price cap on Russia, starting at $45

The European Commission is set to introduce a floating price cap on Russian oil, starting slightly above $45, in a move to strengthen sanctions. Aimed at adjusting with global oil price changes, the proposal faces caution from shipping nations and opposition from Slovakia, potentially challenging its implementation.

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 European Commission preparing floating oil price cap on Russia, starting at $45
Jewish Australians feel unsafe after rise in attacks: antisemitism envoy

Jewish Australians are experiencing a heightened sense of fear following a surge in threats, vandalism, and violence linked to the Gaza conflict, reports antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal. The community feels “very unsafe” amid escalating hostilities.

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 Jewish Australians feel unsafe after rise in attacks: antisemitism envoy
7/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett

The United States has restarted the flow of weapons to Ukraine, signaling a pivotal shift in foreign policy. In an unexpected move, President Trump announced plans to host a UFC fight at the White House, blending sports with the nation’s highest office.

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 7/9: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause

The Trump administration has restarted weapon shipments to Ukraine after the Pentagon paused some deliveries last week. Two U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday that weapons, including 155 mm munitions, are now heading into the country.

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 Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause
Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump’s talks with Netanyahu

At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including 10 family members sheltering in a tent. The strikes occurred as President Trump’s ceasefire efforts show no signs of progress.

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 Israeli strikes kill 40 in Gaza, with no sign of a breakthrough after Trump’s talks with Netanyahu
Movie review: ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ captures child’s singular view of volatile time

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Zimbabwe in 1980, *’Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’* unveils life through the innocent eyes of 7-year-old Bobo, living on a rural farm with her white English family amidst a nation’s pivotal transformation.

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 Movie review: ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ captures child’s singular view of volatile time
Movie review: ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ captures child’s singular view of volatile time

Set in 1980 Zimbabwe, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” portrays the complexities of war and political change through the eyes of 7-year-old Bobo, offering a poignant glimpse into a volatile time.

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 Movie review: ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’ captures child’s singular view of volatile time
40 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu and Trump meet over a ceasefire

As ceasefire talks gain momentum, Gaza mourns the loss of at least 40 Palestinians killed overnight, intensifying the desperate call for an end to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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 40 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Netanyahu and Trump meet over a ceasefire
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
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