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Belgian PM suggests US World Cup loss hit Trump ‘hard’
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever suggested that President Donald Trump was deeply affected by the US loss to Belgium in the World Cup, but said he won't bring it up at the NATO summit.
Politico Europe · 8 Jul, 01:36
Body of missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells found on Mississippi island
After a two-day search, the body of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college freshman, was found on Horn Island, Mississippi. He went missing after a July 4 boat trip, sparking national attention and social media speculation about a possible racial motive.
The Guardian World · 8 Jul, 00:38
219 combat engagements recorded on front since start of day – General Staff
Russia launched 51 airstrikes with 158 guided bombs, 6,640 kamikaze drones, and 2,035 artillery attacks.
Pravda — ziņas · 8 Jul, 00:38
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
Footage shown on the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof prior to the shooting incident involving Charlie Kirk.
BBC World · 8 Jul, 00:38
NATO Summit in Turkey: Hopes and Fears Over Trump’s Criticism
NATO leaders hope President Trump's criticism is aimed at getting Europe to spend more on defense, but some analysts fear an ulterior motive.
NPR World · 8 Jul, 00:38
Ukraine strikes Crimea's fuel supplies and Belgorod's energy infrastructure
Ukraine has conducted a drone campaign against fuel supplies to Crimea and a missile strike on gas and power infrastructure in Belgorod, signaling an intensification of the war's energy front.
Euromaidan Press · 8 Jul, 00:38
German Chancellor's Center-Left Coalition Has a Plan to Stop Far-Right Populists
The German chancellor and his center-left coalition partners are trying to fend off populist challengers and have a roadmap, according to the source.
The New York Times · 8 Jul, 00:38
Russian attack on Kyiv before NATO summit: Putin's goal
Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv overnight July 6, killing at least 22 people. Experts say the strike is a signal to NATO ahead of the Ankara summit, aiming to intimidate allies and boost domestic morale.
Deutsche Welle · 7 Jul, 23:38
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Two detained in Italy on suspicion of spying for Russia
Italian police have arrested two individuals suspected of leaking state secrets to Russian intelligence. The main suspect is a former Italian intelligence agent.
Apollo.lv · 7 Jul, 23:38
Russian Activist Deported from Turkey to Russia After Father Called Police During Argument
Russian activist Ariadna Litvinova, charged with discrediting the Russian military, was deported from Turkey to Russia after her father called police during an argument.
Meduza · 7 Jul, 23:38
British Columbia to sue OpenAI over failure to act on ChatGPT threats linked to mass shooting
Canada's British Columbia province plans to sue OpenAI, alleging the company ignored internal warnings about violent ChatGPT conversations related to the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Al Jazeera · 7 Jul, 23:37
Thousands protest against NATO summit in central Istanbul
Thousands of demonstrators marched in central Istanbul to protest the ongoing NATO summit in Ankara, chanting anti-American slogans and calling the alliance a 'mass murder machine'.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Jul, 23:37
Four key questions hanging over Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential candidacy
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, despite a sentence of house arrest and a reduced election ban, has announced her fourth run for the presidency, with her legal battle and political ambitions raising several critical questions.
Politico Europe · 7 Jul, 23:37
Africa's World Cup Dream Fades
Egypt's national team was seconds away from a historic victory against Argentina, only to lose in cruel fashion. Ghana has reportedly rejected Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit due to xenophobic attacks, and one photograph has reignited a major political scandal in South Africa.
France 24 · 7 Jul, 23:37
Marine Le Pen Confirms Run for French Presidency
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election while appealing an embezzlement conviction that requires her to wear an electronic tag.
BBC World · 7 Jul, 23:37
Albanese to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane; eyes on China after missile test
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet the prime ministers of Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Samoa in Brisbane to bolster regional influence amid China's missile test.
The Guardian World · 7 Jul, 23:36
Yakut businessmen face backlash for lion hunt in South Africa
Businesspeople from Russia's Yakutia region, Alexei and Galina Yakovlev and Yuri Bolshakov, have sparked outrage on social media after boasting about a trophy lion hunt in South Africa.
Meduza · 7 Jul, 22:39
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for president in 2027 and appeal her embezzlement conviction to the country's highest court, saying she cannot campaign while wearing an electronic tag.
BBC World · 7 Jul, 22:38
Symbols at Khamenei's Funeral: Messages Decoded by NYT Correspondent
New York Times Middle East correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir explains the recurring symbols and their messages during the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The New York Times · 7 Jul, 22:38
US appeals court strikes down key part of Florida law restricting campus race and gender discussions
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Florida's Stop Woke Act provision barring college professors from teaching about race and gender violated the First Amendment.
The Guardian World · 7 Jul, 22:37
Rescue operations continue in Vyshneve after Russian strike; secondary blast kills 7
In Vyshneve, Kyiv region, a secondary detonation following a Russian missile attack has killed 7 people and injured 26. Emergency services are still extinguishing fires and clearing debris.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Jul, 22:36
Prosecutors Show Video of Charlie Kirk's Killing in Utah Hearing
On the second day of a preliminary hearing, Utah prosecutors presented video evidence showing suspect Tyler James Robinson arriving at Utah Valley University campus and climbing onto a rooftop where he allegedly fired the fatal shot that killed conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last September.
The Guardian World · 7 Jul, 21:38
Le Pen Announces 2027 Presidential Bid After Court Ruling Allows Campaign Without Electronic Tag
Marine Le Pen declared her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election following an appeals court decision that permits her to run without wearing an electronic monitoring device.
Al Jazeera · 7 Jul, 21:37
Ukraine signs drone deals with Estonia, the Netherlands, and Denmark
Ukraine expands its defense partnership network, focusing on battle-tested technologies including drones and air defense systems.
Euromaidan Press · 7 Jul, 21:37
Serbia arrests two suspected Russian agents near Hungarian border; possible sabotage plot in Germany
Serbian police detained two suspected Russian agents at the border with Hungary, finding an explosive device in their luggage. The pair allegedly planned to attack a defense industry facility in Germany linked to support for Ukraine.
Meduza · 7 Jul, 21:37
Le Pen to run for president despite embezzlement conviction
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run in next year's presidential election, even though she was sentenced the same day to house arrest with an ankle monitor for embezzling EU funds.
Politico Europe · 7 Jul, 21:36
Slovenia Could Be Only NATO Country Missing Defense Spending Target
NATO expects Slovenia to be the sole member among 32 that fails to meet the 2% of GDP defense spending commitment this year. Czechia and Albania are expected to comply, reducing the number of laggards from three to one.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Jul, 21:36
Omsk Oil Refinery Halts Operations After Ukrainian Drone Attack
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Omsk oil refinery, located over 2,500 km from the Ukrainian border, has forced the facility to suspend operations and stop fuel sales on the exchange.
Delfi · 7 Jul, 21:36
Fact check: Humans cause climate change; Europe warming faster than rest of planet
Climate scientists unanimously confirm that human activity is driving global warming, and Europe is warming faster than other continents.
TVNET · 7 Jul, 20:37
International Roundup: Racism, Diplomacy, and Heat Wave
A Paraguayan senator's racist comments about Kylian Mbappé spark anger in France; Polish leader Tusk urges Ukraine to repair ties; US envoy dismisses Brussels park damage claims; Belgian government faces scrutiny after 1,200 die in heat wave.
Politico Europe · 7 Jul, 20:37
Volodin warns Russian lawmakers not to campaign on fuel crisis
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin urged deputies not to use the fuel crisis for election campaigns, calling for unity and warning against panic.
Meduza · 7 Jul, 20:37
Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims
Progressive senator Bernie Sanders has urged Graham Platner to drop out of the US Senate race in Maine following “very serious allegations” of sexual assault. Platner denies the claims but faces mounting pressure from Democratic leaders to step aside.
The Guardian World · 7 Jul, 20:36
Zelensky: Ukraine needs anti-aircraft missiles from partners, can do everything else itself
At the NATO summit in Turkey, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the priority is air defense missiles, while Ukraine can handle other areas independently.
ERR (rus) · 7 Jul, 20:36
Bolton urges NATO allies to 'endure' Trump until 2029
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton calls on NATO leaders at the Ankara summit to be cautious and try to preserve a 'semblance of a living NATO' until the end of Trump's term in January 2029.
Pravda — ziņas · 7 Jul, 20:36
Man Arrested for Painting ‘Pam the Bird’ Graffiti on Bridge Tower in Melbourne
A man who painted graffiti resembling the 'Pam the Bird' symbol on a 140-foot tower in Melbourne surrendered after a hours-long standoff with police and was arrested.
The New York Times · 7 Jul, 20:36
IOC Provisionally Lifts Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee; Athletes Can Return to International Competitions
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to return to international competitions, but the issue of the Russian flag and anthem remains unresolved.
The Moscow Times · 7 Jul, 19:37