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NATO leaders will meet in Ankara next week to discuss higher defence spending, support for Ukraine, and Europe’s growing security role as allies seek to ease tensions with Donald Trump over the alliance’s future.

#NATO #AnkaraSummit #Ukraine

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The UN’s World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño is strengthening and could become a major event between July and September, increasing the risk of droughts, heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and other extreme weather worldwide.

#ElNino #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather

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France recorded 2,025 excess deaths during the peak of June’s record-breaking heatwave, with officials warning the final toll could be higher. Experts say climate change is making extreme heat more frequent, intense, and deadly.

#France #EuropeHeatwave #ClimateChange

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US officials reportedly believed Israel may have been planning to target Iran’s top negotiators during sensitive peace talks with Tehran. According to the report, Washington feared such an attack could derail negotiations and reignite the conflict.

#UnitedStates #Israel #Iran

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Doctors in Canada say an 11-year-old boy died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his face at an Ontario cottage. Experts warn bat bites can be hard to detect and urge immediate medical care after any possible bat exposure.

#Canada #Rabies #BatSafety

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A bomb blast at a crowded café in central Damascus has killed at least nine people and injured 22 others, according to Syrian state media. Authorities say an explosive device was planted inside the café, and no group has claimed responsibility.

#Syria #Damascus #BombBlast

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Iran is preparing for a six-day funeral ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with large crowds expected in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and the Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf. Authorities are planning extensive security measures and major public processions.

#Iran #AliKhamenei

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Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv this year, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 30 dead and more than 90 injured after overnight drone and missile strikes. Rescue efforts are ongoing as crews search damaged buildings.

#Ukraine #Kyiv #RussiaUkraineWar

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A *Siren Head* movie is officially in development. Warner Bros. secured the project, with *Weapons* filmmaker Zach Cregger co-writing and producing alongside Brian Duffield, who is reportedly set to direct. The film is based on Trevor Henderson’s viral horror creation.
#SirenHead

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Donald Trump sparked a viral moment during a speech at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library after making an off-the-cuff joke involving his two eldest sons and the Medal of Honor. The remark drew mixed reactions before he clarified he was joking.
#DonaldTrump #TrumpSpeech

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Russia is reportedly importing gasoline by sea from India as fuel shortages deepen following refinery disruptions and Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure. Reports also point to rationing and rising fuel prices in several regions.

#Russia #India #FuelShortage #UkraineWar

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Ford says it rehired more than 300 veteran quality inspectors after AI systems fell short of matching experienced engineers’ judgment. The company says combining AI with human expertise improved vehicle quality.

#Ford #AI #Automation #FutureOfWork

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Elon Musk has sparked debate after agreeing with an X post criticizing MacKenzie Scott’s charitable giving. Scott has donated over $26 billion to thousands of nonprofits, reigniting discussion over billionaire philanthropy and its broader impact.

#ElonMusk #MacKenzieScott

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A UN panel warns AI is advancing faster than science and regulation, raising concerns over misinformation, cyberattacks, fraud, deceptive behavior, and loss of control over autonomous systems. UN chief António Guterres urged governments to act quickly.
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence

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The US has signed an agreement to build a permanent embassy compound in Jerusalem. Israel called it a sign of the countries’ “unbreakable alliance,” while the city’s status remains internationally disputed and central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

#UnitedStates #Israel

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China and several Central Asian nations are developing the “Tianwu Constellation,” a satellite network that will use AI and remote sensing to monitor earthquakes, glacial floods, pests, and other climate-related risks to improve disaster preparedness.

#China #Satellites #AI

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WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, letting users chat without sharing their phone numbers. The feature includes new privacy protections, while Telegram noted it introduced username-based messaging back in 2014.

#WhatsApp #Telegram #Privacy #TechNews

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US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran conflict will end in a “win-win” for the American people regardless of how negotiations conclude. His comments reflect the Trump administration’s confidence as diplomatic talks with Tehran continue.
#JDVance #Iran #UnitedStates #MiddleEast

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China has rejected EU claims that Chinese military personnel trained Russian troops involved in the Ukraine war. Beijing called the allegation “baseless” and “slander,” after the EU also agreed to sanction several Chinese entities.

#China #EU #Russia #UkraineWar

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Donald Trump says the US is “getting along very well” with Iran after technical talks in Qatar on denuclearisation, the Strait of Hormuz, and a lasting ceasefire. He said the discussions went well and claimed Iran has “come a long way.”

#DonaldTrump #Iran #Qatar