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European Parliament Delegation Arrives in China for Three-Day Visit

The eight-member cross-party delegation will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and National People's Congress leadership.

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AI Minister Role Boosted, UK Tech Department Axed

Kanishka Narayan will attend Cabinet, but DSIT is dissolved after two years.

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U.S. Pulls Back on Energy Efficiency Amid Rising Energy Prices

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Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say

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Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US Strikes Iran for Tenth Consecutive Night

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Trump's Endorsement Power Faces Arizona Primary Test

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French lawmakers set to approve social media ban for under-15s

The legislation, expected to pass on Tuesday, targets children under 15 and enforcement may begin in September.

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Russian warship holds live-fire exercise 46 miles off UK coast

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Pro-Trump Super PAC MAGA Inc Builds $400 Million War Chest

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Chinese Destroyer Conducts Live-Fire Drill in Japan's EEZ, Tokyo Says

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US Justice Department Probes Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs

The investigation examines whether certain programs discriminate based on national origin.

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Judge Dismisses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws

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FBI Director Kash Patel Plans Trip to Russia

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Trump orders tightening of defense supply chain waiver rules

Executive order targets dependence on Beijing-linked supply chains for critical minerals starting January 2027.

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Two US Soldiers Killed in Enemy Attack on Jordan Air Base

A soldier in camouflage rests on an armored vehicle while using a smartphone outside a McDonald's.

Pentagon Withheld Information on Dozens of US Military Injuries in Iran War: Report

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IDF Fires Interceptors Over Eilat as Iranian Missiles Target Aqaba in Jordan

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Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of New York Times Journalists and Their Relatives

The government sought records to identify sources for reporting on President Trump's Air Force One jet according to reports.

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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

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Hungary Probes BYD Deal After Ex-Foreign Minister Takes Job at Chinese Carmaker

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France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket, Citing Illegal Gambling and Market Manipulation

The French gambling authority, Autorité nationale des jeux, has directed internet service providers to restrict access to the prediction market platform, citing multiple concerns including addictive mechanics and lack of self-exclusion tools.

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Bulgaria to Approve US Use of Bezmer Air Base for Refueling

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Russia Pounds Kyiv as NATO Military Chief Warns Moscow on Baltics

A major ballistic missile attack kills one in Kyiv; NATO official cautions Russia would 'lose a lot' if it attacks Baltic states.

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EU Proposes ETS Reforms to Slow Carbon Cuts

Proposed changes aim to give companies more time, drawing sharp criticism from opponents.

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White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged Kalshi trades

Regulators examine claims that Gabriel Perez traded on advance speech knowledge.

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US-Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase Amid Rising Casualties and Strategic Shifts

Trump administration defends ongoing war strategy as total US military deaths reach 17.

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Kyiv Reports Largest Ballistic Missile Attack of War

Ukrainian capital describes recent strikes as the most significant ballistic assault to date.

A large crowd at a pro-Palestinian protest in Dhaka, holding flags and banners.

Hamas Names Ceasefire Negotiator as New Political Chief

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U.S. Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran, Slated to Begin Tuesday

The blockade follows renewed clashes and IRGC attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

A police officer in uniform inspecting a car during a nighttime traffic stop.

ICE Ordered to Wear Body Cameras on Most Traffic Stops After Fatal Shootings, Border Czar Says