U.S. Maritime Strikes Kill 221 but Fail to Curb Drug Flow
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India clamps down on student protests while courting Gen Z voters
The government has alternated between arrests and concessions after the large-scale “Cockroach” demonstrations, while launching a social-media push aimed at younger voters.
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Democratic lawmakers demand Pentagon answers after deadliest Iranian drone strike on U.S. troops
Democratic senators and representatives have asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain why six U.S. service members were killed and dozens injured in an Iranian drone attack on a Kuwait base.
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Congo Ebola outbreak nears record size as vaccine development gains funding
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is about to become the second-largest ever recorded, while a new vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain is slated for development with fresh financing.
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Oil prices surge over 4% amid fresh Middle East flare-up and US inventory drop
Crude benchmarks jumped more than 4% on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions and a drawdown in U.S. crude stocks revived supply worries.
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Vance and Netanyahu hold frank Blair House discussion amid Iran-war tensions
Vice President JD Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at Blair House for a direct, non-confrontational conversation about the Iran conflict and broader Middle-East cooperation.
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Brookfield and NextEra to Build $100 Billion AI Data Hub on Former Kentucky Nuclear Site
Brookfield and NextEra Energy plan a $100 billion data centre and power complex on a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant in Paducah, Kentucky, slated for phased operation from 2028 to 2032.
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Russian strike near Kryvyi Rih may have employed a North Korean missile for the first time this year
A nighttime Russian attack that killed a family near Kryvyi Rih is suspected of using a North Korean missile, marking the first confirmed use of such a weapon in the conflict this year.
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Death toll rises to 41 after landslide devastates Pengshui district in Chongqing
Rescue teams have identified 30 additional victims, bringing the death count from the Pengshui landslide to 41, with 20 people still unaccounted for.
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FBI Executes Search Warrants on Southern California Officials and Media Firm
Federal agents carried out multiple raids on homes and offices linked to a San Bernardino County supervisor, an Ontario council member, a lawyer and a Chinese-American media company, without making any arrests.
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Israel pushes Gaza's 'yellow line' further, forcing more families to flee
Israel has moved the yellow-line military boundary deeper into Gaza, prompting residents like Assem Dawla to evacuate their homes.
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Rising Grocery Costs Push Millions of Americans into Credit Debt
A recent Urban Institute survey shows that nearly two-thirds of working-age adults rely on credit cards or buy-now-pay-later plans to afford groceries, with many struggling to meet payments.
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RSF commander urges forces to seize Khartoum as clashes spread
Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, released a video calling his troops to take Khartoum, while fighting expands in North Kordofan and the humanitarian situation worsens.
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DOJ and Seven Southeast States Launch Data-Sharing Pact to Combat $350 Million Fraud
The Justice Department and seven southeastern states unveiled a data-sharing agreement aimed at curbing $350 million in fraud discovered across the region.
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Methane explosion kills six miners and leaves dozens trapped near Quetta
A methane blast in a coal mine on Quetta's outskirts killed at least six workers and trapped 42 others underground.
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Senate passes sweeping Medicaid overhaul amid fierce GOP-Democrat clash and rural health fund
The Senate approved the One Big Beautiful Bill on July 1 2025, embedding extensive Medicaid reforms aimed at cutting waste and adding a $50 billion rural health fund, sparking intense partisan debate.
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Deportations of Indian nationals from the United States surge to over 2,000 in 2025
India's foreign minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that U.S. removals of Indian citizens climbed to 2,025 in 2025, up sharply from 617 in 2023.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,500 deaths as response falters
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded more than 1,500 Ebola deaths amid a surge to 3,442 cases, outpacing containment efforts.
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Chickenpox surge threatens infants in Gaza's overcrowded tent camps
A deadly chickenpox outbreak is afflicting infants in Gaza's tent settlements, where heat, poor sanitation and limited medical supplies worsen the disease.
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Berlin Pride car attack sparks debate over Germany's juvenile sentencing rules
A 21-year-old German man drove a car into Berlin's Pride crowd, killing one woman and injuring dozens, then was shot dead by police, prompting scrutiny of juvenile criminal law.
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US resumes air strikes on Iran, killing three on Qeshm Island amid wider regional threats
American forces launched new bombings against Iran, killing a family of three on Qeshm Island, while a US-owned tanker was struck by a drone in Egypt.
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Tourism Fuels Surge in Human Trafficking Across Mexico Amid World Cup Spotlight
Mexico’s tourism boom is driving a sharp rise in human trafficking, with organized-crime groups exploiting vulnerable people and the UN urging stronger cross-border action.
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Hanoi’s massive rebuild sparks displacement amid Vietnam’s growth drive
Hanoi is undergoing a $2.4 billion, half-year demolition spree to meet Vietnam’s high-growth targets, leaving many residents without homes or compensation.
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Senate Finance Committee Passes Bipartisan IRS Modernization Bill with Near-Unanimous Vote
The Senate Finance Committee approved a wide-ranging tax administration package aimed at updating the IRS, improving service and bolstering taxpayer rights, with a 26-1 vote.
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NTSB blames overweight flights and lax FAA oversight for Alaska crash that killed 10
The NTSB found that Bering Air repeatedly flew overloaded planes and that FAA supervision was insufficient, contributing to the February 2025 commuter crash that killed all ten aboard.
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WestJet faces possible 72-hour strike and lockout as flight-attendant talks stall
WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants, represented by CUPE, have issued a 72-hour strike notice, prompting the airline to announce a matching lockout period.
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India urges peace role as Black Sea ship attacks threaten its sailors
India's foreign minister S Jaishankar met Ukraine's Andrii Sybiha to condemn recent Black Sea commercial vessel attacks and the death of an Indian seafarer.
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Netanyahu says he'll follow Trump's lead on Iran conflict, but gaps persist
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he will align with President Donald Trump on how the Iran war develops, while acknowledging that disagreements could continue.
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Investigation links Israeli settler Yinon Levi to fatal shooting of Palestinian activist
A new Al-Haq report concludes that settler Yinon Levi fired the shot that killed Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen during a raid in Umm al-Khair, and that he remains free.
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Violent clashes erupt as Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes plunge into crisis
Security forces and protesters fought deadly battles during the first phase of local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, raising serious political challenges for Islamabad.
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Report alleges police abuse of child detainees and urges overhaul of Victoria's youth crime policy
A parliamentary report says children aged 10-14 have been punched, choked and threatened by police, and calls for a shift away from Victoria's tough-on-crime stance.
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Smoke billows over Ahvaz as US strikes hit Iranian city again
A fresh wave of US airstrikes produced a large smoke column over Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, with reports of damage to student housing and power cuts.
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Scientists race to develop vaccine as Central African Ebola outbreak worsens
An Ebola flare-up in Central Africa has triggered urgent vaccine development efforts, with CEPI funding trials and Oxford University advancing its own candidate.
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DHS to Allocate $1 Billion for AI-Powered Border Surveillance Towers
The Department of Homeland Security plans to spend roughly $1 billion to add autonomous AI surveillance towers, expanding the network from 830 to 2,300 sites by 2034.
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U.S. illegal immigrant count hits historic high during Biden's final year
A Migration Policy Institute study estimates that about 15.8 million people were living in the United States without authorization by mid-2024, the highest figure on record.
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Kumamoto quake forces widespread factory closures, hits chip and auto sectors
A magnitude-7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto led to the shutdown of numerous factories, including major semiconductor and automotive plants, while logistics services were also suspended.
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Port Moresby water crisis delayed as Behori Clan blocks pipeline repairs
Traditional landowners have blocked access to a leaking pipeline that provides over half of Port Moresby's water, postponing urgent repairs.
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White House lets USMCA expire, raising concerns for Texas trade
The administration’s choice to allow the US-Mexico-Canada trade pact to lapse is being warned could hurt Texas’s economy.
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Assam flood devastates Hiloni Nepali Khuti village, death toll climbs to 78
The village of Hiloni Nepali Khuti in Assam was swept away by the Dikhow River after heavy rains, while the state death toll rose to 78.
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Gaza women report surge in miscarriages amid war-related hardship
Pregnant women in Gaza say the ongoing conflict and blockade have caused a sharp rise in pregnancy losses, according to personal accounts and medical officials.
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Bolivia court issues arrest warrant for ex-president Evo Morales over uprising and rape charges
A Bolivian court has authorized an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, accusing him of armed uprising, terrorism and statutory rape.
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Insiders claim Trump ignored warnings before launching costly Iran missile strike
Sources inside the White House say President Donald Trump proceeded with missile attacks on Iran despite being cautioned about supply shortages and regional fallout.
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Deadly windstorm slams Rio and São Paulo, killing five and crippling transport
Power outages and halted transit followed gusts of up to 111 km/h in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo state, leaving five people dead.
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