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The US imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian products.
Washington accused Canada of discriminating against US cars, alcohol and dairy. The move follows Canada’s closer ties with China.

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Germany welcomed Aliyev

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was officially welcomed in Berlin.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Aliyev at Bellevue Palace.

He was received with full military honors also by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was officially welcomed in Berlin.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Aliyev at Bellevue Palace.
He was received with full military honors also by Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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King Charles III visited Cambridge Central Mosque.
He toured Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque.
The mosque was built with contributions from the Türkiye Diyanet Foundation.
Charles met mosque leaders and members of Cambridge’s Muslim community.

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A Russian warship held a live-fire exercise in European waters.
The Neustrashimy frigate opened fire 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
The 30-minute drill took place in international waters.
Russia held a military exercise in European waters for the first time in a decade.

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King Felipe VI welcomed Spain’s champions at the Royal Palace.
The monarch greeted the players after their latest triumph.
Lamine Yamal received a warm hug from the King. The gesture highlighted the royal family’s admiration and support for the young star.

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US named main target

Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow.

Putin thanked Pyongyang for backing Russia's war in Ukraine.

Moscow and Pyongyang stressed they stand united against Washington.

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Mass protest in India

Thousands gathered in New Delhi demanding education reform.

Protesters are marching toward parliament despite a police ban.

The movement began over education failures.

Demands for education reform have now escalated into a march on parliament.

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UK PM Handover Complete

Keir Starmer stepped down as UK prime minister.

He handed power to new Labour leader Andy Burnham.

His resignation followed growing pressure over falling public support and Labour's election defeat.

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First in 150 years

US Vice President JD Vance welcomed his fourth child.

His son, Alec Neel Vance, was born on Sunday.

It is the first time in more than 150 years that a sitting US vice president has had a baby while in office.

Mother and baby are reported to be healthy.

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Spain refused Trump

Spain's players refused to celebrate with Donald Trump.

Trump stayed in the trophy photo despite protocol.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to move him aside.

The Spanish team celebrated without including Trump.

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Ceasefire Deadlock

At least 40 people have been killed in eight days of fighting between US and Iran.

About 400 others were reported injured.

Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei ruled out backing down.

Risks are growing around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Netanyahu could face arrest in NYC

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviewing whether Netanyahu could be arrested.

He said he is consulting the city's Law Department.

Mamdani called Netanyahu "a war criminal."

He said the city will act within the law if Netanyahu visits the U.N.

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Kyiv engulfed in flames

Russia launched one of the biggest attacks in Kyiv's history.

Around 40 missiles struck the Ukrainian capital.

At least one person was killed and seven injured.

Fires spread across several districts after the strikes.

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Surrogacy crisis hits Merz

CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn resigned over a surrogacy controversy.

He faced backlash for having a child through surrogacy in the US.

The move conflicted with his party's stance.

The resignation also shook Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Ticket prices under investigation

US authorities launched investigations into World Cup final ticket prices.

Officials are examining FIFA's dynamic pricing model.

The probe cites fake scarcity and consumer protection concerns.

Final tickets reached $32,970.

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Heir shortage reshapes law

Japan changed imperial rules over a shortage of male heirs.

Women marrying outside the family can now keep royal status.

Princess Aiko is still barred from the throne.

The line could end if Prince Hisahito has no son.

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A huge fire broke out at a Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal, in the Moscow region.
The blaze erupted after an overnight attack on Russia.
Flames were reported to have spread across a large area.
The incident renewed security concerns in the region following the attack.

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The police crackdown targets foreigners and irregular migrants, drawing criticism.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni backed the security operations.
She praised officers deployed in Rome and Milan.
Meloni said there will be “zero tolerance” for threats to public safety.

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FIFA President G.Infantino said the World Cup had exceeded all expectations.
Addressing Trump, Infantino said, “Mr. President, the American Dream has come true.”
He said Trump played a role in making the tournament such a major success.