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US House Speaker halts proceedings to delay Epstein files vote
Last week, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to request the release of all relevant grand jury testimony in the Epstein case.
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Fresh Russia-Ukraine peace talks set for Istanbul amid escalating tensions
This diplomatic move follows a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently cautioned Moscow that it faces “severe” sanctions if no ceasefire is achieved within the next 50 days.
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US announces leaving UN cultural body UNESCO due to 'anti-Israel rhetoric'
"Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States," the State Department spokeswoman said.
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Universal Music Group moves closer to US market listing
The company’s roster also features other top artists such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, and Harry Styles, strengthening its position as a dominant force in the music industry.
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UK and 27 countries call for immediate end to Gaza war
The statement comes after Gaza’s health ministry reported more than 100 Palestinians were shot dead over the weekend by Israeli forces while they waited for food, with an additional 19 succumbing to malnutrition.
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Stranded British F-35B jet in India cleared for departure after over a month
The jet was diverted to the southern Indian city on 14 June after encountering adverse weather during a sortie over the Indian Ocean.
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Russia pounds Kyiv with drone and missile barrage amid renewed peace overtures
Ukraine’s air force reported that Russia launched a total of 450 drones and missiles during the offensive.
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Bangladesh jet crash leaves 16 dead in nation’s worst air tragedy in decades
The crash triggered a massive explosion, sending shockwaves through the area and injuring more than 100 people.
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Gaza death toll rises as Israeli troops fire on crowds seeking aid
An additional four people reportedly died near an aid distribution site in Khan Yunis.
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China begins construction of record-breaking hydropower dam on Tibetan plateau
Premier Li Qiang described the initiative as a “project of the century,” marking the country’s most ambitious hydroelectric venture since the Three Gorges Dam.
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Man killed in New York after MRI machine pulls him in
He was reportedly wearing a 20-pound (9kg) metallic necklace, which triggered a fatal incident due to the machine’s powerful magnetic field.
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US poised to seal trade deals or enforce sweeping tariffs by August 1
Lutnick said the Trump administration is on track to “deliver big wins” for Americans as it pushes trading partners toward finalizing deals.
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US Senate throws lifeline to PEPFAR as Kenya battles rising HIV transmission
Despite the Senate’s intervention, the final fate of the funding rests with the US House of Representatives.
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UN raises alarm as sustainable development goals derail
With setbacks reported across key areas ranging from poverty and hunger to climate action and inequality, the UN now warns that the world is veering dangerously off-course.
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Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to U.S. after year on the run
Authorities on Sunday escorted Macias under tight security from La Roca, the country’s most secure prison in Guayaquil, to the city’s airport.
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Muhoozi vows 90 per cent NRM win amid ICC complaints
Muhoozi’s claims appear to be aimed at projecting dominance ahead of the 2026 contest, but recent polling data paints a more tempered reality.
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Undocumented immigrants face arrest under renewed crackdown, says ICE chief
Lyons outlined a more aggressive posture by the agency, which is now targeting both undocumented immigrants and the employers who hire them.
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South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was ‘entirely preventable’, says report
The report further revealed that workers were ordered to cover holes with sand and poor-quality concrete.
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Powerful earthquakes rattle Russia’s far east, triggering tsunami alert
The seismic activity began with tremors measuring 5.0 and 6.7 in magnitude, which initially did not raise tsunami concerns.
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France to return sacred Ivorian drum looted during colonial era
The sacred object, known as the Djidji Ayôkwé, once belonged to the Ébrié people.
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Iraq detains six officials, suspends others over deadly mall fire that killed 61
The blaze, which erupted late Wednesday at the newly opened Corniche Hypermarket Mall, has renewed scrutiny over the country’s lax enforcement of safety standards.
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Florida State Rep. Joe Casello dies at 73 following heart attack
Casello’s public service career spanned decades, beginning as a firefighter in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he served for 30 years before transitioning to politics in Florida.
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Masked mob launches violent ambush in central France, injuring 10 police officers
According to officials, between 100 and 150 assailants attempted to block the RN141 highway in a show of force that turned into a confrontation with security forces.
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for end to Gaza ‘barbarity’
The Pope appealed for “an immediate halt to the barbarity of the war” and for “a peaceful resolution of the conflict”.
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China eyes ban on rapid car resales to curb ‘zero-mileage’ sales tactic
The development was revealed in an editorial by Auto Review, a publication affiliated with the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, on its official WeChat platform.
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Fire at Fall River assisted living home now claims 10 lives, cause still unknown
Brenda Cropper, 66, died Friday while receiving treatment in hospital, after spending nearly a week in critical condition.
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34 dead after tourist boat capsizes Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
The vessel, which was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing excursion, was overturned by strong winds and large waves during a sudden thunderstorm, Vietnamese outlets reported.
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Ukraine evacuates dozens held in Georgia, accuses Russia of 'weaponizing' deportations
The evacuees, many of whom lacked identification documents, were transported via Moldova, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced. Among them was former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets.
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.
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Astronomer CEO steps down after viral concert clip sparks corporate ethics concerns
Andy Byron, who had been at the helm of Astronomer during a period of rapid growth in the data technology space, stepped down on Saturday after footage from a Coldplay concert ignited scrutiny over his conduct.