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Wildfire in Greece Prompts Evacuation While Firefighters Tackle Blazes in Turkey and Syria
The fire near Odemis claimed two lives—a forestry worker who died Thursday trying to contain the flames, and an 81-year-old resident who succumbed to smoke in
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Trump, Zelenskyy Hold Call on Strengthening Ukraine’s Air Defenses Amid Russian Strikes
Zelenskyy said the two leaders discussed defense cooperation as the Pentagon reassesses arms support amid Russia’s continued attacks against Ukraine.
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China Imposes Tariffs on EU Brandy, Exempts Major Producers
The decision to exempt major European liquor makers from the duties came as China’s top diplomat met with European leaders.
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Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine Since War Began
550 drones and missiles were involved in the overnight barrage, which primarily targeted the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
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Russia Officially Recognizes Taliban as Government of Afghanistan
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the official recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government would foster ‘productive bilateral cooperation.’
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Philippines, Lithuania Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions
Lithuania and the Philippines move toward closer military cooperation against Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea.
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Two People Die in Fires in Spain, Amid Heatwave in Europe
‘My solidarity with all those affected and my recognition to the emergency services that are working to extinguish it,’ Spain’s prime minister said.
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EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths
Chinese companies’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a ’serious threat' to European security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
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EU Opens Door to International Carbon Credits in Net Zero Plan
‘These carbon credits will have to be verifiable, certifiable and additional,’ said EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.
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Ukraine Summons US Envoy Over Partial Suspension of Arms
The Pentagon announced on July 2 that it was pausing some shipments of weapons to the country as it conducted a capability review.
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Danish Man Suspected of Spying on Jewish Targets for Iran, German Prosecutors Say
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig said, ‘If this suspicion is confirmed, we are dealing with an outrageous operation.’
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Hotels, Homes Evacuated on Greek Island of Crete as Wildfire Burns Out of Control
Gale-force winds in the area, with gusts reaching about 50 miles per hour, are making firefighting work very difficult.
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Liverpool Soccer Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash in Spain
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news on Thursday morning.
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Pentagon Pauses Some Arms Shipments to Ukraine
The Pentagon said the move was to support the president’s ‘America first agenda.’
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EU’s Big Tech Disinformation Law Comes Into Force
The European Union’s Digital Services Act requires online platforms such as Google and Meta to combat disinformation and demonstrate compliance.
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Macron, Putin Hold 1st Phone Call Since 2022
The presidents of France and Russia talked for more than two hours.
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US Lawmaker, EU Decry Repression of Dissent on 5-Year Mark of Hong Kong National Security Law
At least 332 people have been arrested for offenses related to national security since the draconian law was enacted in Hong Kong.
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Wildfire in Greece Prompts Evacuation While Firefighters Tackle Blazes in Turkey and Syria
The fire near Odemis claimed two lives—a forestry worker who died Thursday trying to contain the flames, and an 81-year-old resident who succumbed to smoke in
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Trump, Zelenskyy Hold Call on Strengthening Ukraine’s Air Defenses Amid Russian Strikes
Zelenskyy said the two leaders discussed defense cooperation as the Pentagon reassesses arms support amid Russia’s continued attacks against Ukraine.
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China Imposes Tariffs on EU Brandy, Exempts Major Producers
The decision to exempt major European liquor makers from the duties came as China’s top diplomat met with European leaders.
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Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine Since War Began
550 drones and missiles were involved in the overnight barrage, which primarily targeted the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
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Russia Officially Recognizes Taliban as Government of Afghanistan
The Russian Foreign Ministry said the official recognition of the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government would foster ‘productive bilateral cooperation.’
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Philippines, Lithuania Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions
Lithuania and the Philippines move toward closer military cooperation against Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea.
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Two People Die in Fires in Spain, Amid Heatwave in Europe
‘My solidarity with all those affected and my recognition to the emergency services that are working to extinguish it,’ Spain’s prime minister said.
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EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths
Chinese companies’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a ’serious threat' to European security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
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EU Opens Door to International Carbon Credits in Net Zero Plan
‘These carbon credits will have to be verifiable, certifiable and additional,’ said EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.
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Ukraine Summons US Envoy Over Partial Suspension of Arms
The Pentagon announced on July 2 that it was pausing some shipments of weapons to the country as it conducted a capability review.
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Danish Man Suspected of Spying on Jewish Targets for Iran, German Prosecutors Say
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig said, ‘If this suspicion is confirmed, we are dealing with an outrageous operation.’
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Hotels, Homes Evacuated on Greek Island of Crete as Wildfire Burns Out of Control
Gale-force winds in the area, with gusts reaching about 50 miles per hour, are making firefighting work very difficult.
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Liverpool Soccer Star Diogo Jota Dies in Car Crash in Spain
The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the news on Thursday morning.
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Pentagon Pauses Some Arms Shipments to Ukraine
The Pentagon said the move was to support the president’s ‘America first agenda.’
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EU’s Big Tech Disinformation Law Comes Into Force
The European Union’s Digital Services Act requires online platforms such as Google and Meta to combat disinformation and demonstrate compliance.
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Macron, Putin Hold 1st Phone Call Since 2022
The presidents of France and Russia talked for more than two hours.
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US Lawmaker, EU Decry Repression of Dissent on 5-Year Mark of Hong Kong National Security Law
At least 332 people have been arrested for offenses related to national security since the draconian law was enacted in Hong Kong.
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