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China

Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang

China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.

Europe News

Andy Burnham makes first speech as new Labour leader

"This generation of politicians, myself included, have failed to challenge a political culture and an economic model that simply does not work well enough for ordinary people," Burnham said.

Japan

Japan revises succession law but retains ban on female emperors

Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea.

Europe News

Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle and new PM

Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained "ready to serve the Ukrainian state."

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USA

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Graham, a prominent Republican voice on foreign policy, had recently returned from Ukraine, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.

Sport

England battle past Norway as Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland

England will go on to face Argentina in the semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday. The winners of that tie will play either Spain or France in the World Cup final.

Europe News

Iconic Paris landmarks to close early as heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

Tech News

What to know about Apple's trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI

A spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement: "We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets."

USA

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran, a day after saying talks back on

"1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran," Trump wrote on social media.

Europe News

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv injure at least 11

According to the Ukrainian air force, Russia launched six Iskander ballistic missiles, four Kh-59/69 cruise missiles, two Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles, and 121 attack drones at Ukraine overnight.

Europe News

Ukrainian army chief says turning point in war 'still a long way off'

"The aggressor has not abandoned its plans for the complete occupation of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions," Oleksandr Syrskyi wrote in a post on Telegram.

Europe News

How NATO leaders reacted to Erdoğan's elaborate firearm gift

Set in a wooden display box, the gift came with a sign reading: "Gümüşay, the first revolver-type handgun produced in our country”.

North Korea

Pyongyang vows to strengthen nuclear force 'in quality and quantity'

North Korean leaders also laid out plans to accelerate the building of modern naval bases and to upgrade combat systems, per KCNA.

Europe News

Firefighters tackle Edinburgh blaze as historic building left in ruins

Video footage circulating on social media shows huge orange flames and black billowing smoke rising above the building, which is on Princes Street in the heart of the city.

Europe News

Russia bans diesel exports amid deepening fuel crisis

"This will enable us to increase supplies to the domestic market in July," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Europe News

Burnham's route to No. 10 clears as last potential rival rules out bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

Europe News

Prince Harry loses London High Court privacy case

In a statement, an Associated Newspapers spokesperson called it an "overwhelming victory for the Daily Mail and its journalists" and a "magnificent vindication of the paper's journalism.

Russia

Ukraine brands IOC move to lift ban on Russian athletes 'unjustified'

Russian athletes looking to return to international competition will now be able to compete as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements," the IOC said.

World News

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, UKMTO says

The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution.

Europe News

Nigel Farage says he's resigning as MP and will run in by-election

"I've decided that the people of Clacton should be the judges of my actions," Farage said. "It's a chance to stick two fingers up to the entire establishment".

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