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Eleven killed after skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France
A light aircraft carrying a pilot, five instructors, and five novice jumpers crashed shortly after takeoff in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board.
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Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, threatens to halt ceasefire talks
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have spiked after Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. These actions threaten to derail peace negotiations regarding transit oversight in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aramco helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills all 14 people on board
A helicopter operated by state-owned Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura, resulting in the deaths of all 14 people on board. Authorities have launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the disaster.
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France records 1,000 excess deaths as heatwave grips Europe
Santé Publique France reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths linked to the recent heatwave. Officials caution that this preliminary figure may rise.
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Skydiving plane crash in France kills all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane carrying five instructors, five students, and a pilot crashed vertically near the Nancy-Essey aerodrome. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal incident.
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Iran strikes Kuwait and Bahrain bases after US military operations
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have spiked following retaliatory Iranian strikes on US military facilities, threatening a fragile regional ceasefire.
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Pope Leo XIV convenes cardinals and declares war is never blessed by God
Pope Leo XIV convenes cardinals and declares war is never blessed by God
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Russia Shifts Donetsk Offensive to Kostyantynivka After Slovyansk Push Stalls
Following a stalled advance on Slovyansk, Moscow has recalibrated its military efforts toward Kostyantynivka amid ongoing tactical challenges and supply strain.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to resign within weeks ahead of election
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced his intention to resign within weeks, a move widely viewed as a strategy to pivot toward the premiership.
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Central Europe records heat wave temperatures as infrastructure struggles
Extreme heat has caused highway buckles in Germany, rail travel warnings, and a surge in emergency hospital admissions across the continent. Scientists indicate this heat is linked to climate change.
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Trump administration unveils limited edition patriot passport featuring image
A new limited-edition U.S. passport featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump has been released as part of the America250 initiative. The document will be available starting 6 July 2026 exclusively through in-person appointments at the Washington Passport Agency.
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John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on nations taxing US tech firms
President Trump announced that any nation imposing a digital services tax on American corporations will face a 100 percent tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. The directive targets European nations and impacts companies including Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
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US-Iran War Live Updates: Drone strike targets Iranian Kurdish opposition camp
U.S. forces targeted Iranian drone storage and radar sites following a drone strike on a cargo ship. Meanwhile, diplomats are working to maintain a 60-day roadmap for a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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UK record for hottest June day broken for third consecutive day at 37.3C
The United Kingdom has recorded its hottest June day with temperatures reaching 37.3C in Suffolk. This heatwave has caused widespread disruption to transport, schools, and healthcare services.
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Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower skyscraper
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s CITIC Tower skyscraper
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Israel-Egypt natural gas deal faces political pressure amid regional tensions
A natural gas agreement between Israel and Egypt faces growing political pressure as both nations navigate security concerns and diplomatic friction. Despite this scrutiny, experts note that strategic necessity continues to anchor the commercial partnership.
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UN agency pauses ship evacuations through Strait of Hormuz after vessel struck
UN agency pauses ship evacuations through Strait of Hormuz after vessel struck