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Wednesday 8 July
- LatviaQuiz: How many Latvian cities have the letter 'R' in their name?· Apollo.lv
- SportsArgentina rally past Egypt 3-2, Messi leads comeback as Africa's World Cup hopes dwindle· France 24
- WorldEstonia spending 'almost 7%' of GDP on defense, prime minister says· ERR News
- WorldDamascus blasts during Macron visit: One killed, 36 wounded, Syria says· Al Jazeera
- TechnologyApple loses EU court fight over App Store 'gatekeeper' status· Engadget
- UkrainePoland criticizes Budanov's statements about 'new escalation steps' as wrong· Pravda — ziņas
- BalticsRacing for the Ferry: Police Fine Two Drivers on Hiiumaa Island· ERR (rus)
- EconomyAnnual Inflation in Latvia Falls to 3.4% in June· Dienas Bizness
- LatviaConsumer Watchdog Finds No Major Violations in Influencer Commercial Content· TVNET
- Technology9 Best Portable Power Stations (2026) Tested: Sodium-Ion Model Excels in Cold Weather· Wired
- Middle EastIraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei in Holy Cities· The New York Times
- LatviaĶemeri Festival Offers Creative Activities and Augmented Reality Exhibition· Jauns.lv
- EconomyAnnual inflation in June fell to 3.4%· LSM (rus)
- BalticsLithuania loses another case at ECHR over secret CIA prison· LSM
- WorldBernie Sanders calls for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race; Republicans seek to quell McConnell health speculation· The Guardian World
- WorldWildfires continue to burn in southern France· France 24
- LatviaLatvian Defense Ministry: No Indications of US Plans to Reduce Troop Numbers in Latvia· TVNET
- UkrainePutin Lies About Capturing Kostiantynivka: City Still Held by Ukrainian Forces· Euromaidan Press
- SportsVEF Rīga to Start Champions League Qualification Against Azerbaijani Club· Sportacentrs
- SportsEstonia's beach soccer team to start Euroleague season in Moldova· ERR (rus)
- LatviaRiga Zoo Hatches Cassowary Chick – A Rare Event in Europe· Apollo.lv
- LatviaLatvia: No Indications of US Troop Reduction in the Country· BNN
- TechnologyTechChill to Hold Olympic Games for Baltic Startup Founders This Summer· Labs of Latvia
- TechnologyOnlyFans Creators Are Accidentally Revealing Hacked Government Websites· Wired
- BalticsEstonian government pushes back against criticism of drone defense capabilities· ERR News
- SportsFirst Court Hearing for Estonian Basketball Player Kerr Kriisa; Family and Club Shocked· Jauns.lv
- TechnologyLondon-based Axle Energy raises €21 million for energy flexibility as power demand grows· EU-Startups
- WorldTrump criticizes NATO allies, praises Secretary General Rutte· Pravda — ziņas
- WorldTrump Criticizes NATO Allies Over Iran, Greenland, and Spain at Summit· The New York Times
- Latvia“Now in Latvia”. Timofey from Marhanets, a psychologist by vocation· LSM (rus)
- LatviaUkrainian student Timofiy studies psychology and works in retail in Riga· LSM
- WorldTrump: Ceasefire with Iran is over· NPR World
- WorldFrance’s Decades-Long Debate Over Air Conditioning Amid Heatwaves· France 24
- WorldNATO Summit: Trump Criticizes Allies, Erdoğan Emerges as Key Partner, UK Trade Adviser's Future Uncertain, Vance Takes on Iran Role· Politico Europe
- WorldPakistan Launches Search After Cargo Plane Vanishes Over Arabian Sea· The New York Times
- UkraineRussia’s transport ministry quietly confirmed destruction of border bridges in Belgorod· Euromaidan Press
- SportsEngland vs Norway football rivalry echoes legendary commentary· BBC Sport
- WorldNATO allies nearing deal on Cold War-era fuel pipeline expansion· Pravda — ziņas
- WorldUS President Trump Orders Halt to Trade with Spain· ERR (rus)
- SportsOpta Supercomputer: France Still Top Favorites for World Cup· TVNET
- SportsEuropean MEPs call for probe of FIFA boss Infantino over red card suspension· Al Jazeera
- BalticsFinance Minister Criticizes Study on Government Tax Package· ERR News
- LatviaKozlovskis: Contracts May Be Terminated If Carriers Fail to Meet Obligations· Jauns.lv
- WorldFormer DeepMind Exec Warns AI Arms Race Could Lead to Disaster· Wired
- TechnologyEIC-backed startups turn international exposure into real business· EU-Startups
- SportsStivrin Sisters Target LA Olympics in Beach Volleyball After Gaining Latvian Citizenship· Sportacentrs
- HealthCreatine May Not Only Build Muscle, But Also Help Fight Cancer· ScienceDaily Veselība
- LatviaConstitutional Court initiates case on drug compensation regulations· LSM
- SportsRiga FC's Unsuccessful Start in Champions League: Defeat in Armenia· LSM (rus)
- CultureExhibition on Katrina Reinovska, First Latvian Poetess with a Printed Collection, Opens at Bulduri Exhibition Hall· LSM Kultūra
- LatviaDebate over face-covering clothing ban reignited in Riga· Latvijas Avīze
- LatviaParties’ pre-election promises lack clear funding sources, analysis shows· BNN
- UkraineMen Claiming to Be Former Wagner Fighters Assault Journalist Filming Gas Station Line in Yekaterinburg· Meduza
- SportsLatvian U16 Athletes Win Baltic Team Championship, Set Five National Records· Sportacentrs
- TechnologySamsung to launch new wide foldable on July 22nd· The Verge
- WorldNATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Lashes Out at Allies, Renews Greenland Demand· The Guardian World
- UkraineUkrainian Drone Attack Kills One in Saratov Region, Hits Industrial Sites· The Moscow Times
- WorldPanic in Manhattan: Skyscraper’s Steel Beams Bend During Renovation, Nearby Buildings Evacuated· Jauns.lv
- WorldMarine Le Pen Remains Defiant, Continues Presidential Campaign Following Controversial Conviction· France 24
- LatviaRinkēvičs: Russia loves when we are scared, important to show NATO stands behind us· Pravda — ziņas
- Middle EastKallas: Exchange of strikes between US and Iran further complicates already difficult negotiations· ERR (rus)
- LatviaTeacher in Engure Accused of 25 Sexual Offenses Against Minors· TVNET
- LatviaTeacher in Engure to be charged with child sexual abuse· LSM
- UkraineUkraine Signs Defense Deals; Kyiv Hit by Ballistic Missiles Again· LSM (rus)
- EconomyNew Platform “LatBrit” Launched for Latvian Entrepreneurs in Latvia and the UK· Dienas Bizness
- DiasporaTeacher in Engure Faces Charges for Sexual Violence Against Children; Suspect Admits Guilt· LSM Diaspora
- UkraineNawrocki after talk with Zelenskyy at NATO summit calls for dialogue despite tensions· Pravda — ziņas
- TechnologyAI chip maker SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation five months after last mega round· TechCrunch
- TechnologyAI chip startup SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation, announces JPMorgan partnership· TechCrunch AI
- UkraineUkraine launches massive drone strikes across multiple Russian regions· TVNET
- WorldVirgin Media fined £28m for hindering customers from cancelling contracts· The Guardian World
- TechnologyLeipzig-based Birdsview raises €2.5 million Seed to scale Avys, its AI email marketing agent for online shops· EU-Startups
- SportsAmber Rutter claims bronze at Shotgun World Cup in return after childbirth· BBC Sport
- RegionsWeather Warning Raised to Orange for Heavy Rain: Widespread Flooding Expected· Bauskas Dzīve
- Middle EastGaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble, cheer for Egypt· BBC World
- LatviaFirst Director of NMPD Renāte Pupele Passes Away After Serious Illness· Apollo.lv
- LatviaPolice search for missing teenager Tekle Gdey who left a child care center· Jauns.lv
- SportsLebedev Helps Smederna Secure Eighth Win in Swedish Speedway League· Sportacentrs
- Sports'Suffered an injustice': Egypt coach blasts referee in dramatic World Cup exit to Argentina· France 24
- AutoTrain in Congo Forces Its Way Through Garbage (+ VIDEO)· iAuto.lv