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AI summaryThe US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq in response to drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US forces. Iraq's National Security Council condemned the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, while Iran denied involvement and condemned the attacks.
AI summaryRussia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism, accusing him of allowing the platform to be used by Ukrainian security services for recruitment and coordination of attacks. The FSB has placed Durov on an international wanted list, escalating Moscow's long-running efforts to control the internet.
AI summaryKeiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president after winning the June runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. Her government plans to focus on security, deepen ties with the US, and restore diplomatic relations with Mexico and Colombia.
AI summaryA massive wildfire in southwest France is showing signs of stabilisation after burning over 42,000 hectares, allowing 84,000 evacuees to return home. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild a different kind of forest, while EU reinforcements and military aircraft have been deployed as hot and dry conditions persist.
AI summaryEmergency crews in southern Japan are racing to find survivors after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto area, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens. A shopping mall collapsed following an apparent gas explosion, leaving several workers missing, while thousands of homes remain without power.
AI summaryNASA's Moon Base program executive Carlos Garcia-Galan visited Seoul to discuss plans for a lunar surface base under the Artemis program, highlighting South Korea's industrial capabilities and partnership with the Korea AeroSpace Administration.
AI summaryA powerful tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing widespread damage, power outages, and injuries. Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency, and first responders continued searching homes for possible victims on Tuesday.
AI summaryWorld leaders and Washington's political elite gathered for the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, where President Donald Trump eulogized him as a 'true American original.' Graham, a hardline Republican and staunch ally of Trump, died unexpectedly at age 71. His sister, Darline, has been chosen to replace him in the Senate.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time since the Iran war began. The closed-door talks focused on the conflict, amid public disagreements and a recent escalation in hostilities.
AI summaryA British MP, Chris Philp, says a French Navy patrol boat fired warning shots near his boat during a BBC interview in the English Channel, calling it intimidation. French authorities say it was a routine handgun training exercise unrelated to the British vessel.
AI summaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, their first face-to-face talks since the start of the Iran war. The meeting coincides with renewed diplomatic efforts, including upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks and regional outreach by Israel and Syria.
AI summaryA magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, causing widespread damage, trapping people in a shopping mall and prompting a tsunami advisory that was later lifted. Reports of casualties and injuries vary, with officials saying a 'considerable number' of people are feared dead at the Aeon Mall. Rescue operations are ongoing as the region braces for aftershocks.
AI summarySenegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, Kiiraay, formalizing his split with former ally Ousmane Sonko. The rift, driven by policy disagreements over debt and governance, sets the stage for a political showdown ahead of the 2029 elections.
AI summaryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House to secure continued support amid ongoing Russian strikes. The visit comes as Ukraine launches over 390 drones at the Moscow region and as relations between the two leaders show signs of improvement.
AI summaryA new heat wave is forecast across France and Spain this week, threatening to complicate efforts to contain some of the worst wildfires in decades. Thousands have been evacuated, and EU officials have warned of growing strain on firefighting resources.
AI summaryFrance and Spain are grappling with some of the most severe wildfires in living memory, with French President Emmanuel Macron announcing one fire contained while another near Bordeaux continues to rage. As Western Europe braces for new heatwaves, thousands have been evacuated and the EU is sending additional water-bombing planes to assist.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran have paused hostilities for a third day, with Qatari and Pakistani mediators working to restart ceasefire talks. Reports indicate diplomatic efforts are underway, though Tehran denies direct negotiations, and the conflict's economic costs are mounting.
AI summaryFirefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of evacuations, with another heatwave expected later this week. Officials describe the blazes as unprecedented, while scientists link the extreme conditions to human-driven climate change.
AI summaryPakistan-administered Kashmir has begun voting in a three-phase election marred by weeks of protests, a deadly crackdown, and a prolonged internet shutdown. Over 50 people have been killed, and the vote is seen as a test of security in the disputed Himalayan region.
AI summaryWildfires in southwestern France have prompted the evacuation of thousands and are now burning within 15 km of Bordeaux. The mayor says there are no current plans to evacuate the city, but he is preparing for all outcomes. Nearly 1,000 evacuees are sheltering in the city's exhibition centre, which offered 892 housing options.