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A ten-minute daily news briefing from Reuters frontline journalists, hosted by Kim Vinnell. It covers the top stories from around the world, providing concise and direct information about global events.
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Houthis target Saudi, Moscow drone attack and Ed Sheeran
Yemen's Houthis said they attacked "sensitive" sites in the Saudi capital Riyadh with missiles and drones. Ukraine launches its largest drone attack yet on Moscow as Russians vote in parliamentary elections. The White House denies access to journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico. And Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans "unjustifiable".
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Google AI hack, Greenland, Germany's leader and Mbappe
Gemini hacks three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI. The US and Denmark reach a deal on Greenland. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure as the far-right looks set to top the polls in another state election. And, French soccer star Kylian Mbappe drops Nike for Swiss sportswear brand On.
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Trump press ban, Saudi stealth jets, drugs in space (Updated)
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, effective immediately. The U.S. State Department has approved a $24 billion dollar sale of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, while China is pressing Iran to rein in the Houthis as they close in on one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Germany's far-right AfD party talks of restarting Russian oil shipments. And as the In
China presses Iran, weapons in space and UN war crimes probe (Updated)
The United Nations says there's evidence of the US committing war crimes in Iran. China asks Iran to rein in Yemen's Houthi rebels. Canada and Europe forge a new alliance. Plus, the US admits it's got weapons in space in remarks aimed at deterring Russia and China.
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Fed hikes rates, Canada EU, AI leaders divided (Updated)
The U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates. Top AI leaders are split over how fast to push development as safety fears clash with the race to stay ahead. The EU proposes Canada become its first "associate member." Montana pushes to ban corporate cash in elections. UN peacekeepers prepare to exit Lebanon, leaving residents anxious about what fills the void.
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Kennedy Center, Trump's mail-in voting loss, Bernie and Bannon on AI (Updated)
Trump criticizes the Supreme Court after it hands him a loss on mail-in voting. The Kennedy Center's board votes to shut down the iconic arts venue. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon speak out against the dangers of AI, as researchers sound the alarm over AI that can improve itself. The Fed looks set to raise rates, putting new chair Kevin Warsh on a collision course with Trump. Houthi forces push f
AI market slump, UK crypto donations, US mail-in ballot fight (Updated)
U.S. markets fell Monday morning after calls for a pause in AI development, while U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off fears and says a slowdown means China wins. Two crypto investors pour nearly $100 million into Reform UK - the biggest donation in British political history. Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Strait of Hormuz fade as talks are postponed.
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AI slowdown, Trump's Houthi problem, Irish unity and the US Open
Top tech chiefs Dario Amodei, Sam Altman and Elon Musk call for a slowdown in AI model development as concerns grow over the technology's existential risks. The Houthis' advance in the Red Sea puts Donald Trump in a bind. Trump's comments on Irish unity causes a stir. And Elena Rybakina captures her first U.S. Open title.
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Saudi pipeline, Trump in Ireland and Celine in Paris
Saudi Arabia shuts a major oil pipeline after multiple attacks. Plans to turn a former Syrian military airport into a private jet hub spark concerns over suspected mass graves. U.S. President Donald Trump spends the weekend at his Irish golf resort. Plus, Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris after a six-year break.
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America remembers 9/11, inflation ticks up, Vance takes center stage (Updated)
America marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. U.S. inflation climbs, increasing chances of a rate hike from the Fed. Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance their campaign to control the Red sea. Plus, the UK votes against assisted death for terminally-ill adults.
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AI's doomsday warning, Houthi's Red Sea advance and Missouri's midterm map (Update)
Anthropic researchers warn AI could wipe out humanity within the decade. Yemen's Houthi's take control of a key port city that could disrupt Red Sea shipping. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel says an interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico wont be broadcast, due to FCC pressure. And Apple drops its first foldable iPhone with a $1,999 price tag.
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Pricey oil, GOP convention and a folding iPhone (Update)
Oil rises above $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict intensifies. Republicans gather for a midterm convention as President Trump looks to fire up voters ahead of November. Plus, Apple unveils a new foldable iPhone.
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Houthi attacks, Canada tariffs and foldable phones (Updated)
Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi energy facilities and injure dozens. Israel is closing a British consulate in East Jerusalem, following an announced trade ban on goods made in Israeli West Bank settlements. Germany's far-right AfD falls short of a majority in Saxony-Anhalt and faces messy coalition talks. And Huawei drops a luxury foldable smartphone just days before Apple is expected to enter the fo
AfD win, Ukraine, glacier blankets and horse smuggling
Germany's far-right AfD wins in Saxony-Anhalt, edging closer to state-level power for the first time since World War Two. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner talk up "new ideas" after shuttling between Moscow and Kyiv, but as winter closes in, hope on the streets wears thin. Rescuers pull a 64-year-old woman alive from the Nepal glacier disaster. Swiss researchers test sheep's wool blanket
Ukraine talks, Huckabee, space wars and French butter
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff make their first Kyiv visit as part of a new Ukraine war peace push. U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, visits a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank that has been the target of settler attacks. Militaries prepare for potential future conflicts in space. Hollywood bids farewell to a blockbuster summer. And a new Parisian boutique sprea
Kharg Island, OpenAI agents, Germany's election and the return of CDs
Explosions near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal fuel uncertainty over reported tanker strikes. Sources say the White House reviewed potential successors to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. New research raises fresh questions about AI oversight after OpenAI agents used a German website to communicate without authorization. Germany's AfD eyes a potentially historic election result. And comp
UPDATE: Clancy mistrial, Kyiv attack, data center backlash
The murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has ended in a mistrial. U.S. job growth climbed in August, boosting expectations of a September rate hike. Two men are pulled out alive from a flooded tunnel in Nepal nine days after a deadly flood. The U.S. investigates an airstrike Iranian officials say hit a wedding party, as Reuters analysis points to an American munition. Nvidia makes one of its biggest mo
UPDATE: Gloria Steinem, Iran's economy and the Pentagon's testosterone pullback
Iran's beginning to buckle under the strain of recent U.S. economic pressure, according to Iranian sources. Feminist leader Gloria Steinem dies at the age of 92. Trump's pledge to get U.S. finances under control falls flat, creating a looming fiscal crunch. And Denmark deploys conscripts to Greenland for the first time in recent history.
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UPDATE: US-Iran escalation, Google antitrust and Tiger Woods
The U.S. and Iran exchange the most significant attacks in weeks, with Washington threatening further escalation. Google dodges an antitrust break up. Tiger Woods loses his drivers license for five years in his impaired-driving case.
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UPDATE: New US strikes on Iran, bonds selloff and Bank of America stabbing
The U.S. has launched new strikes against Iranian targets as Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns. A selloff in bond markets deepens. G20 ministers weigh AI regulation. And Democratic socialists are winning primaries, but Black voters remain a tough sell.
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US-Iran strikes, Meta's AI layoff plan, and bear break-ins
The U.S. and Iran exchange fire for the first time in weeks. Finance ministers from the G20 group of major economies meet today in North Carolina. A Reuters investigation looks at how a plan for Meta to replace staff with AI imploded. And bears are breaking into houses looking for food in the drought-stricken American West.
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China-Nepal rescues, Swiss shooting, Milo Yiannopoulos and Iceland
China warns of "unprecedented" difficulties in rescues after the cross-border mudslide with Nepal. At least one person dies after a shooting at a rave party in Switzerland. Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is deported back to the UK. And Icelanders vote to stay out of the European Union.
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Nepal, Warsh and the Fed, and GLP-1 men
Nepal says it could need up to $5 billion to rebuild after catastrophic floods killed more than 600 people. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals the Fed may need to raise interest rates if inflation remains stubbornly high. And plastic surgeons report growing demand from men who have lost weight using GLP-1 drug.
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Six months of Iran war, Nepal and 'Lake America'
Six months into the war in Iran, all sides face a costly stalemate. Iranians tell Reuters about the price they are paying for the conflict and our correspondents unpack the fallout for U.S. President Donald Trump and the government in Tehran. Plus, rescue efforts in Nepal and China are at risk from more flooding, and Lake Ontario gets the Trump rebrand treatment.
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Nepal flood, Meta settlement, Nvidia and Nigeria
Rescuers in Nepal search for survivors after a devastating flash flood. Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle U.S. lawsuits over children's social media addiction. Nvidia forecasts 70% sales growth next year. And Nigeria searches for hundreds kidnapped from a mosque.
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Dolly Parton, Darline Graham, Canada and Ukraine's 'kill zone'
Tributes pour in for singer Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80. Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey Graham, wins the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for the U.S. Senate. Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods as President Donald Trump threatens to rename Lxake Ontario "Lake America". And how a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops.
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Iran sanctions expansion, H-1B visas and Ukraine's Independence Day
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new measures targeting Iran's financial connections around the globe. The Trump administration moves to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas. European leaders pledge further military support for Ukraine on the country's Independence Day. And electric vehicle sales soar in Europe - but not in America.
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'Economic D-Day', Canada tariffs and Tesla recall
The U.S. threatens "economic D-Day" for Iran and its trading partners. Canada and the U.S. risk a trade war with tit-for-tat tariffs. Tesla and other automakers are recalling over 4 million vehicles in China. And how cyclosporiasis is impacting farmers, even in locations where there hasn't been an outbreak.
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Canada retaliates, robot runners and Ebola spread
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promises "dollar for dollar" tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump. A Chinese-made humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record. IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix will zoom through Washington, DC. And the UN warns over the rapid spread of Ebola.
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Trump tariffs hit Canada, ballroom reprieve, Stars and Stripes and Somali piracy
New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as Quebec's separatist movement pauses its independence push amid growing tensions with Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to continue on President Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project. The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, raising concerns about the military news
Iran sanctions, Israeli settler warning and China's space tourism
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns Israeli settlers in Qusra they could face a travel ban. Walmart misses its sales target in a rare stumble. And excitement over China's space programme sparks new tourist attractions.
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$40 trillion debt, cancer vaccine, humanoid robots and IDF probes
U.S. government debt tops $40 trillion for the first time, adding to fears of a brewing fiscal crisis. The IDF investigates its own troops over five incidents involving the deaths of Palestinians, including the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. A cancer vaccine for melanoma sparks hope of treatment for a variety of tumors. And humanoid robots show off their every day skills at the Wo
Canadian tariffs, Trump poll, Disney v FCC and Qusra
Canada gets a last-minute reprieve from new U.S. tariffs. A new poll finds most Americans think President Trump and his family are cashing in on the presidency. Disney takes the Trump administration to court over what it calls politically motivated attacks over its broadcast licenses. And a Palestinian-American from Ohio travels to the West Bank to stand with his besieged family and raises an Amer
US-Iran ceasefire expires, Tupac murder trial and microdramas
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has expired with no deal and both sides threatening to escalate. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has a hit a record low of 33%. The murder trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing gets underway, nearly 30 years later. And the two-minute TV format that's taking over your phone.
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US-South Korea military exercises, Taliban and typhoon simulators
U.S. President Donald Trump orders the Pentagon to cut back joint military exercises with South Korea. The Taliban marks five years in power. And we try out a typhoon simulator as China prepares people for extreme weather disasters.
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Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests
Thousands are evacuated after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia blocks roads and triggers landslides. Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii. Moroccan police arrest at least 111 migrants heading for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. And how U.S. fuel exports to Cuba are spurring a chaotic black market.
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Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna
A powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia has killed dozens and forced thousands from their homes. Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at age 41 as a plagiarism investigation continues. U.S. President Donald Trump is defending higher gasoline prices amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how Mount Etna's latest eruption disrupted flights and travel across Sicily.
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USS Abraham Lincoln, Tate brothers and Korea dog meat ban
After 260 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln crew is being relieved amid reports of dire conditions on board. Andrew and Tristan Tate are fighting extradition to the UK on rape charges while claiming harsh conditions inside their Miami federal jail. South Korea marks its final dog meat season before a national ban takes effect. And, the Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board votes to inscribe the
Oil spill, earthquake rescue and record Lakers deal
A huge oil spill from a leaking tanker reaches Oman's coastline, threatening to become one of the world's worst in years. Russia and Ukraine target each other's grain shipments, raising fears of disruption to global supply. ICE agents in the U.S. could soon be equipped with electric shock gloves as a "de-escalation tool". Volunteers hamper rescue efforts in Colombia after the devastating earthquak
US primaries, Trump's secret plane swap and total eclipse
Six U.S. states hold primary votes, with Wisconsin Democrats narrowly picking moderate David Crowley over Democratic socialist Francesca Hong as their nominee for state governor. President Donald Trump confirms he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month on the orders of Secret Service. Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off Oman is creating a massive oil slick. And parts of Europe pr
Colombia earthquake, Trump's vaccines order and Bezos' soccer play
More than 100 people are dead after a powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia. U.S. President Donald Trump signs an order reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccinations. Hopes for a Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands reparations from Iran. And Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nears a deal to buy a stake in English Premier League giant Liverpool.
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Hormuz concessions, Typhoon Dolphin and Wisconsin's primary
Iran and Oman edge closer to a deal that would give Tehran control over Hormuz shipping, but Iranian officials warn the strait won't fully reopen until Washington makes concessions. Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, forces more than one million to evacuate. And Democratic frontrunner Rebecca Cooke heads to her primary gunning to flip a competitive seat in
Israel rejects Gaza plan, Yemen Saudi strike and Taylor Swift
Israel says it rejects U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace's 15-point plan for Gaza. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis stike a Saudi Aramco refinery. Hunter Biden says his father Joe's cancer has spread. Plus, songs by Taylor Swift have been removed from the White House and Trump campaign social accounts.
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Todd Blanche, Lisa Cook, Typhoon Dolphin and pet tarot
Todd Blanche wins Senate confirmation to become U.S. attorney general after weeks of political wrangling. U.S. President Donald Trump revives his push to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa leaving more than 50,000 buildings without power. And, why some South Korean pet owners are turning to tarot cards to better understand their animals
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Meta, birthright citizenship, Russia's North Korean missiles and Hollywood's win
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for harming children, comparing its platforms to a toxic factory. Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. Anthony Fauci pleads the fifth over 100 times and a senator wants him prosecuted. North Korea ships missiles and personnel to Russia to strike Ukraine, exploiting a critical gap in Kyiv's air defences. And Hollywood
Russia's 'human safari', Disney-TikTok deal and SpaceX lockup
Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after a so-called "human safari" attack in the city of Kherson. Disney strikes a first-of-its-kind deal with TikTok, letting creators use its iconic characters to make short-form videos. And SpaceX investors brace for another share price hit as insiders get their first chance to cash out with the expiry of a lockup agreement.
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Michigan primary, SpaceX, Chinese routers and Ceuta videos
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed has won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, narrowly defeating Congresswoman Haley Stevens. SpaceX doubles its revenue, powered by its rapidly expanding satellite network. We look at the viral videos which could have led to Moroccan migrants risking everything and cross to Spain. And Chinese-made routers sold worldwide have a backdoor which potentially puts networks
US munitions, Max Miller, Ceuta and Infantino's future
Sources tell Reuters the U.S. has burned through most of its precision military stockpiles in its war with Iran. Senator Bernie Moreno says Ohio representative Max Miller is a "danger" to his ex-wife and should not serve in Congress. EU ministers meet to discuss the migrant surge in Ceuta. And multiple countries' football federations withdraw support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino.
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Todd Blanche, yen intervention and Russian holidays
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds an order establishing the so-called "anti-weaponization" fund, paving the way for his confirmation. Japan and the U.S. confirm they conducted a coordinated Yen-buying intervention to try and halt its slide to fresh 40 year lows. President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will restart on Monday - without giving a deadline for an agreement. Democra
Iran pause, Moscow restaurant attack and GLP-1 clothes shopping
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's holding off on fresh Iran attacks as he wants a rapid deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A bomb carried by a woman kills at least three near a Moscow restaurant. In-store clothes shopping trips are back for GLP-1 users. And how wildfires are threatening France's cherished camping culture.
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Spain bolsters border, FIFA retreat, Kalshi crackdown and Reflecting Pool
Spain installs a floating barrier after thousands of migrants crossed over from North Africa - most of whom have now left. FIFA abandons its controversial plan to create a commercial entity, surrendering to intense opposition from fans. New York state authorities have sued the predictions-market company Kalshi for allegedly running an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation in the state. And the Ju
Spain’s migrant crisis, Gaza disarmament, Claude hack and World Cup boycott
Madrid deploys troops as tens of thousands of migrants cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. President Trump says Hamas agrees to a disarmament deal in Gaza but support is uncertain. Anthropic’s Claude AI models hacked into three companies during cybersecurity tests. And European countries agree to boycott the World Cup if soccer’s governing body FIFA goes ahead with plans to br
US renews Iran strikes, Fed, Telegram and cyclosporiasis
The US renews strikes on Iran after attacks on American troops and a drone strike on a US-owned floating storage tanker at an Egyptian port. The Fed leaves rates on hold despite dissent. Russia charges Telegram's founder with aiding terrorism. And US diners are avoiding restaurants and fresh produce over cyclosporiasis fears.
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US-Saudi joint strikes, OpenAI's rogue agent and Japan quake
Saudi Arabia has waded into the Iran conflict, carrying out strikes alongside the U.S. against Iran-backed militia in Iraq. OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm on its hacking spree. The Trump administration bans new humanoid robots from China. And emergency services rush to find survivors from Japan's 7.1 magnitude earthquake.
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Japan quake, ICE children arrests and Johnson & Johnson talc deal
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan's Kyushu region. Thousands of migrant children and their sponsors have been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities following tips from the Office of Refugee Resettlement. A new poll shows just one in three Americans back the Iran war. Johnson & Johnson reach a talc settlement that could end a decade of litigation. And Germany plans to tighten sick-note rules
US-Iran pause, fast fashion and Rohingya schools
The U.S. pauses its bombing campaign on Iran after advisers warn President Trump they're running out of targets and risk depleting the arsenal. The suspect in a Berlin Pride attack is shot dead by police. Shein flags tariff hits after posting a quarterly loss. And Rohingya schools in Malaysia are facing closures after a surge in online hate speech.
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Berlin Pride attack, India's exam scandal and D-Day beaches
Celebration turns to horror at a Berlin Pride event after a vehicle plows into a crowd. Families of Indian exam candidates who took their own lives after a paper leaked say the education minister's resignation won't bring back their children. US President Donald Trump's pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism. And UNESCO recognizes the Normandy D-Day beaches.
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India's education minister, Troy Jackson and LeBron James
India's education minister resigns, handing a major victory to youth protesters. President Donald Trump takes aim at the press with humor and barbs at the White House Correspondents' Assocation dinner. Sources say it took OpenAI a week to notice its AI agent was hacking a company. Maine Democrats look set to nominate Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate. And LeBron James signs with Philadelphia for a
New US tariffs, Trump's Saudi Arabia demand and AI ‘kill switch’
The Trump Administration's latest slate of global tariffs may be more durable than earlier tariff regimes. President Donald Trump makes a new demand that could derail a U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement. Congress is proposing new ways to regulate AI after an OpenAI agent went "rogue." Federal prosecutors withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters - at least for now. And Ukraine has a new target: R
Houthi strikes, rogue AI and Ukraine's kill zone
Iran-aligned Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, closing in on another key oil route. Iranian strikes on CIA facilities are prompting questions about a possible Russian role. OpenAI says AI models went rogue during testing. And how to visualise the "kill zone" frontline in Ukraine.
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Saudi nuclear energy, a year in a Ukraine foxhole and Netanyahu arrest blocked
U.S. President Donald Trump gives Saudi Arabia the green light on nuclear energy, without demanding safeguards against a weapon. A Ukrainian soldier recounts how he survived 346 days in a frontline foxhole. The Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $37 billion. And New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani can't arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Houthis' Saudi blockade, oil prices, India's Gen Z and Taco Bell lawsuits
Yemen's Houthis announce a Saudi naval blockade, threatening the Red Sea export route and opening a new front in the U.S.-Iran war. Despite one of the biggest oil supply shocks in history, prices haven't soared. Thousands march in India to demand the resignation of the education minister, the biggest confrontation yet for the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party. And Taco Bell faces a wave of lawsuits
Spain's World Cup win, new UK PM and US voter fraud claims
Spain beat Argentina to win the World Cup, capping off a record-breaking tournament that U.S. President Donald Trump was quick to claim credit for. So-called "King of the North" Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in 10 years. The US strikes Iran for a ninth day. And a Reuters investigation undercuts Trump’s assertion that a conspiracy of non-citizen voting is afoot in the U.S.
World Cup final, US military deaths and Tate brothers arrested
Spain and Argentina are set to face off in the World Cup final. The U.S. has renewed attacks on Iran after the killing of military personnel in Jordan. The U.S. Marshals Service have arrested Tristan and Andrew Tate. Plus, how a teacher answering a question about voting intentions has led to a political storm in Germany.
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Iran hits Gulf allies, Trump Media and Taco Bell's shredded lettuce
Iran strikes Kuwait's power infrastructure for a second straight day and claims attacks on U.S. targets in Bahrain, following a seventh consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. Trump Media is pitching Wall Street firms faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month. And federal officials link a major foodborne illness outbreak to Taco
Trump's election interference claims, Red Sea threat and wildfire smoke
President Donald Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting his own intelligence agencies. His teleprompter operator is fired after allegedly using advance knowledge of his speeches to place bets. Iran asks the Houthis to stand ready to shut the Red Sea gateway which would block both the Middle East's top oil routes at the same time. Scientists w
US-Iran escalation, Blanche grilled, Argentina v Spain and PayPal
The U.S. turns up the heat on Iran with fresh strikes on coastal defenses as Tehran calls it an "existential war." President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Attorney General – Todd Blanche – has a bruising Senate hearing. Argentina breaks English hearts again to reach the World Cup final. Stripe and Advent offer $53 billion to buy PayPal. And SpaceX shares sink below the
Hormuz U-turn, ICE vehicle stops and Ukraine government shakeup
U.S. President Donald Trump scraps his Strait of Hormuz toll threat, saying he’s opting for Gulf trade deals instead. ICE suspends most traffic stops after two fatal shootings in less than a week. Ukraine faces another wartime government reshuffle. Two U.S. Supreme Court justices make a rare appearance on the Hill to warn of threats against the court. And Spain d
Maine ICE protests, Hormuz, Congo Ebola politics and Paramount lawsuit
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens another blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and demands a 20% toll on cargo. Protesters are on the streets of Maine after the second deadly ICE shooting in the U.S. in a week. Bangkok weighs surprise night-time safety checks on venues after a deadly pub fire. Congo’s M23 rebels use an Ebola outbreak in their territory to showcase leadership. And 12 states su
Senate Republicans, Bangkok fire, Sam Neill and Iran's music
The U.S. Senate is back in session but two of its most powerful Republicans are not, leaving its majority stretched thin after the death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell's absence due to ill health. A fire tears through a Bangkok pub killing dozens. In some of Havana's apartment blocks, when the lights go out, so does the water. The Iran war silences the country’s musicians. And actor Sa
Lindsey Graham dies, Iran strikes and World Cup semis set
Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican senator and one of the President Trump’s closest allies, has died. The U.S. and Iran exchange strikes - and disagree over whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. Plus,England keep their cool in the Miami heat to reach their fourth-ever World Cup semi-final against title holders Argentina.
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U.S. housing bill, Spain wildfire and Ukraine front-line nests
A bipartisan housing affordability bill has become law without U.S. President Donald Trump's signature. Firefighters in southern Spain battle a fast-moving wildfire that has killed at least a dozen people. And along Ukraine's front lines, birds are building nests from fibre-optic drone cables used to guide attack drones.
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Khamenei burial, Erdogan’s gun gifts, Meta’s AI chip and drone deliveries
Iran hits U.S. military targets in the Gulf as it buries its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei. NATO leaders leave Turkey armed – literally – after President Tayyip Erdogan hands out vintage revolvers. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace, but three Kremlin sources say he’s getting ready to escalate. Meta will
Platner out, US-Iran strikes, Air Force One and quantum leap
Maine's Graham Platner quits the Senate race leaving Democrats scrambling to replace him for a must-win seat. The U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes. President Donald Trump ditches the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One for the first leg of his flight home from the NATO summit. Before leaving Ankara, he hands Ukraine a license to manufactures its own Patriot missile interceptors. A fatal ICE
US-Iran deal ‘over’, NATO, Marine Le Pen and Argentina’s comeback
President Donald Trump says the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “over” after back and forth strikes, testing NATO’s nerves at a summit in Ankara. Graham Platner faces mounting calls to drop out of the Maine Senate race. Marine Le Pen will run for the French presidency after a court clears her way, but she may be campaigning with an ankle tag. The UK’s Nigel Farage quits p
USA out, Tehran vengeance, Trump-Meloni feud and Platner
The United States crashes out of the World Cup as President Donald Trump’s red card intervention overshadows the tournament. Tens of thousands fill Tehran’s streets for Ayatollah Ali Khamanei’s funeral with mourners calling for vengeance against the U.S. and Israel. Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara already at odds with Italian P
Trump’s World Cup call, Iran’s funeral procession and Venezuela's death toll
FIFA clears red-carded U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Mourners line the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his son and successor remains out of sight. And Venezuela's earthquake death toll tops 3,300 as survivors face the grim task of identifying the d
American party, Iranian prayers, Russia’s gasoline crisis and England’s pubs
America celebrates Independence Day with military flyovers, flotillas and fireworks. Funeral prayers and tears for slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but still no sign of his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei. Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg region oil terminal as Russia’s fuel crisis deepens. And, England fans can drink till dawn after the UK government allows the pubs to open until
U.S. turns 250, Taylor-Travis wed and Iran mourns Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump marks America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore, warning of a communist threat from progressive Democrats. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married at Madison Square Garden, with Adam Sandler officiating. Iran began days of funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Plus, Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup.
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A weekend like no other: Khamenei's funeral, America's birthday and Taylor's wedding bash
Iran prepares to bury its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamanei, with a week of mass mourning. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to host their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. And America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence on Saturday.
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