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Israeli airstrike kills Hamas commander in Gaza Strip, military says
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Israeli airstrike kills Hamas commander in Gaza Strip, military says

A commander in the terrorist group Hamas has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military says.
Meta faces new lawsuit over claims its apps addict children, compared to tobacco industry
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Meta faces new lawsuit over claims its apps addict children, compared to tobacco industry

A new trial begins this week against Meta, which owns platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. The tech giant, accused of harming children, will now defend itself in a legal process being compared to one once brought against the tobacco industry
Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated
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Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated

Russia is threatening to seize ships from Western countries in response to Europe’s plans to sell cargo seized from Russian ships in the so-called "shadow fleet". They are incredibly irritated, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells TT
Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal plan as Trump-backed peace proposal faces pushback
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Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal plan as Trump-backed peace proposal faces pushback

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a Gaza plan praised by US President Donald Trump. Hamas says Washington must put pressure on Israel
Meta hit with another multibillion-dollar fine in New Mexico lawsuit
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Meta hit with another multibillion-dollar fine in New Mexico lawsuit

A judge in New Mexico in the USA has ordered tech giant Meta to pay the equivalent of more than five billion kronor in a new lawsuit.
Hundreds of minors remain in Ceuta after migrant crisis, authorities say
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Hundreds of minors remain in Ceuta after migrant crisis, authorities say

About a week after the high-profile border crisis in Ceuta, Spain, most of the migrants have left the Spanish exclave. At the same time, a large proportion of those remaining are reported to be minors
Trump says Gaza Peace Council reaches deal on Hamas disarmament
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Trump says Gaza Peace Council reaches deal on Hamas disarmament

The so-called Gaza Peace Council has reached an agreement on the disarmament of Hamas, according to US President Donald Trump. Hamas, which is designated a terrorist organization, confirms to several media outlets that a deal has been reached
Three firefighters dead as new wildfires spread across Greece, Spain’s blazes stabilize
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Three firefighters dead as new wildfires spread across Greece, Spain’s blazes stabilize

The major fires around Madrid have stabilized, and in France there are reports of a somewhat calmer situation ahead of the upcoming high temperatures. At the same time, new fires are spreading around the eastern Mediterranean
Polish billionaire funds giant Virgin Mary statue in central village
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Polish billionaire funds giant Virgin Mary statue in central village

A giant statue of the Virgin Mary has been erected in a village in central Poland. The project is being funded by a billionaire, who has invested around 250 million kronor in the statue
Record wildfires in France and Spain force more than 250,000 to flee homes
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Record wildfires in France and Spain force more than 250,000 to flee homes

Record-breaking wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to flee their homes. The fires are out of control, with erratic winds making it difficult to bring them under control
Houthi movement attacks Saudi oil facilities on Red Sea coast
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Houthi movement attacks Saudi oil facilities on Red Sea coast

The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen attacks Saudi oil facilities on the Red Sea.
Spain and France wildfires force 150,000 evacuations as fires near Madrid and Bordeaux
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Spain and France wildfires force 150,000 evacuations as fires near Madrid and Bordeaux

In Spain, two large forest fires are raging, threatening the Madrid region - tens of thousands are being evacuated. In southwestern France, 110,000 people are being ordered to evacuate, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez
EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks
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EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks

After weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Thousands flee French wildfires as Swedish couple rush to their home in Carcès
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Thousands flee French wildfires as Swedish couple rush to their home in Carcès

Large forest fires in southwestern France have forced thousands of people to evacuate. We have been sitting at home in Sweden not knowing what to do
Israel warns Iran of forceful retaliation if missiles are fired
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Israel warns Iran of forceful retaliation if missiles are fired

Israel threatens to attack Iran with "full force" if it fires missiles at the country. Meanwhile, the UN agency IAEA is urging restraint after Iran said a nuclear power plant under construction had been attacked by the US
Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest
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Bolsonaro banned from visitors for 30 days under house arrest

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro has been banned from receiving visits for 30 days under house arrest, according to a court ruling. Argentine President Javier Milei's planned visit to Bolsonaro has been scrapped
Excess mortality more than doubles in Paris during France’s record heat wave
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Excess mortality more than doubles in Paris during France’s record heat wave

Excess mortality in Paris more than doubled during the record-breaking heat wave in France at the end of June.
Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo arrested after criticizing Putin and Ukraine war
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Russian blogger Ilya Remeslo arrested after criticizing Putin and Ukraine war

The notorious Russian blogger and lawyer Ilya Remeslo has been arrested in Russia, state-run Tass reports.
US attacks on Iran continue for seventh straight night, Tehran warns of wider retaliation
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US attacks on Iran continue for seventh straight night, Tehran warns of wider retaliation

The United States has again attacked Iran, making it the seventh consecutive night. Iran, in turn, is threatening “full-scale offensive operations” if the US attacks continue, according to a senior military adviser
Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil
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Zelenskyy nominates new defense minister amid government turmoil

President Volodymyr Zelensky is being criticized for reshuffling Ukraine's government. The main dispute is over the defense minister's post - with the now-resigned Mykhailo Fedorov accusing older rivals of a "Soviet" leadership style
Iran Threatens to Target All Infrastructure as US Strikes Escalate in Gulf
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Iran Threatens to Target All Infrastructure as US Strikes Escalate in Gulf

The United States has attacked an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, near Iran's main oil export terminal. Iran is threatening to target "all infrastructure" in the region and is urging Yemen's Houthi movement to be ready to close the vital Red Sea shipping lane
Argentina vs England renews World Cup rivalry as Messi faces England for first time
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Argentina vs England renews World Cup rivalry as Messi faces England for first time

Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card are just two of the incredible events in World Cup history between Argentina and England. When they meet again, Lionel Messi is in the spotlight
Six dead in fire at renovation site in central Brussels
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Six dead in fire at renovation site in central Brussels

Six bodies have been found in a fire in a building under renovation in central Brussels, Belgium, local authorities say.
Trump says US will impose 20% tariff on shipping through Strait of Hormuz
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Trump says US will impose 20% tariff on shipping through Strait of Hormuz

The fighting between the US and Iran is now more intense than at any time since the ceasefire began in April, the AFP news agency reports. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warns the US against interfering
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