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Brazil's top court bars Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting father until vote

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Monday barred presidential hopeful Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting his father, former President Jair

Brazil's top court bars Senator Flavio Bolsonaro from visiting father until vote
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Venezuela's Rodriguez taps Washington envoy for new foreign ministry post

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, on Monday said she had tapped the nation's envoy to the U.S. for a new post dealing with foreign relations and trade abroad.

Venezuela's Rodriguez taps Washington envoy for new foreign ministry post
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Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, as he warned that Washington would continue to hit the country hard.

Trump says the US will take out Pickaxe Mountain in Iran
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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz 

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz 
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Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire

Brown-Forman CEO and President Lawson Whiting has decided to retire, the company said on Monday, but did not provide a timeline for his departure.

Jack Daniel's maker Brown-Forman CEO Lawson Whiting to retire
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Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled

Lindsey Graham played a role in the Senate that won’t easily be filled

Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled
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Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights

Argentina court recognizes two goldfish as sentient beings with rights
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Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?

Darline Graham Nordone has been appointed to fill the Senate term of her late brother, Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend

Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
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UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, after Trump plans Hormuz charge

The U.N.'s shipping agency said on Monday that it opposes fees on ships passing through maritime waterways but would await more details after U.S.

UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, after Trump plans Hormuz charge
Health|Political|US|World

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know

Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know
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Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email shows

Canada's federal banking regulator warned the country's largest financial institutions about the risks of Anthropic's Claude Mythos and other advanced AI

Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email shows
Crime|US|World

One person killed in encounter with US immigration agents in Maine

A person was fatally shot on Monday during an encounter with U.S. immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days

One person killed in encounter with US immigration agents in Maine
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike

Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to disclose within the next

Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe

A wildfire tore through a historic forest near Paris on Monday, forcing highway closures and mobilising water-bombing aircraft, while

Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe
Economy|Science|World

US lawmakers to vote on whether to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US lawmakers to vote on whether to make daylight saving time permanent
Crime|Political|World

Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

U.S.

Trump officials turn over withheld evidence in immigration agents' killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti
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China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
US|World

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda

Senate Republicans are returning to Washington with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death of prominent Republican Lindsey Graham, a committee chairman and key player who served as a crucial ally of President Donald Trump

Senate returns to Washington after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death with an uncertain agenda
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Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets

Oil prices jump following the latest fighting in the Middle East, while AI stocks sink
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Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport

Yemen's Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport with missiles and drones in a sharp escalation
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Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

Rubio vows to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court
Crime|World

Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges

Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges

Israeli soldier who assaulted CNN cameraman reprimanded but avoids criminal charges
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Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham

Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham

Trump backs Russia sanctions package spearheaded by Graham
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Is Mbappé too good for France?

Is Mbappé too good for France?

Is Mbappé too good for France?
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Maine death marks at least the 9th fatality in US immigration sweeps

The fatal shooting of a Maine motorist by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is at least the ninth fatality linked to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Maine death marks at least the 9th fatality in US immigration sweeps
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Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?

Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?

Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?
Business|US|World

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred one of his attorneys for possible disciplinary action

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|World

Venezuela's complex and contested debt puzzle

The scale of Venezuela's debt burden - and the mix of creditors holding it - will help determine the losses investors face in

Venezuela's complex and contested debt puzzle
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Development banks' climate funding hits record, but World Bank pullback looms

Multilateral development banks committed a record $162.5 billion in climate financing last year, a report by the EU's lending arm showed on

Development banks' climate funding hits record, but World Bank pullback looms
Political|US|World

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

The Trump administration is launching an effort to dismantle what it calls the threat to U.S.

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US  says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels

Oil prices settled up more than 9% on Monday at a one-month high after news that a United States' naval  blockade due to begin on Tuesday will cover

Oil up 9% to one-month high as US  says it will blockade entire Iranian coastline, all vessels
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Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot

The U.S. central bank may need to raise interest rates "in the near term" if coming data show inflation continuing well above the 2% target, Federal Reserve

Fed's Waller says rate hike may be needed if core inflation stays hot
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U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline 

A U.S. judge on Monday found that President Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS to

U.S. judge finds Trump misused court in IRS case, refers lawyers for discipline 
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Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm

Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their

Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking years of calm
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Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say

Saudi startup Riyadh Air is studying the purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of its contractual options with the U.S.

Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says

President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would allow Ukraine to produce French-made cruise missiles, precision guided bombs and air defence interceptor missiles

Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says
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US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday

The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said on Monday. 

US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop

Tech shares pulled U.S. stocks lower on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian

Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop
Europe|Political|World

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president

Hungary's Parliament has passed a constitutional amendment aimed at removing the president, seen as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to remove Orbán-era president
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

A senior European Union official says the EU has coordinated efforts to raise $1 billion in aid pledges for rebuilding Gaza

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery
Crime|Europe|World

UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community and bans Revolutionary Guard

The U.K. government says a proxy group backed by Iran is responsible for recent arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain

UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community and bans Revolutionary Guard
Environment|Science|US|World

Storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain in parts of Texas this week, threatening significant flooding

Storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain in parts of Texas this week, threatening significant flooding

Storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain in parts of Texas this week, threatening significant flooding
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Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from

Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin released after detention, faces court on Friday
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Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy

Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Economy|World

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?

Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and underlining difficulties

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?
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Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant

German auto component and chip maker Bosch is beginning sample production at its first U.S. semiconductor factory, the company said Monday, finalizing a $

Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant
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Dollar edges higher on escalating US-Iran tension, yen slides on pension doubts

The dollar clung to modest gains on Monday, underpinned by escalating hostilities in the Gulf and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve governor ahead

Dollar edges higher on escalating US-Iran tension, yen slides on pension doubts
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine awaits new government after prime minister's shock dismissal

Ukrainian lawmakers were getting ready to vote on another government this week after the president dismissed his prime minister in a move he

Ukraine awaits new government after prime minister's shock dismissal