Elon Musk absent from Trump's White House dinner with US tech leaders
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Romania to activate EU funds to help areas affected by flooding
At least three people were killed when torrential rainstorms hit Romania late July, triggering flash floods in the country’s northeast.
Trump fires jobs statistics chief after dismal employment report
Trump's move followed Friday's jobs report that showed just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated.
Iran and three European powers to resume nuclear talks
Iran's foreign minister has said the country France, Germany and the UK are looking to set a date for a meeting for nuclear talks, in what could be a step toward ending the protracted impasse over Iran's nuclear programme and Western concerns.
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly.
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Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 letter emerges
Following Trump's announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, "We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts."
Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears
Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year.
An average of 28 kids die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts.
Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch to euro in 2026
European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone, a key Brussels project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries.
UN finds child malnutrition rates have doubled in Gaza since March
Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March to resume the war and banned all food and other supplies from entering Gaza.
World’s oldest marathon runner dies at 114 after being hit by a car
A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India.
Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain
Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period.
Thousands of devotees celebrate Dalai Lama's 90th birthday in India
The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might be the last person to hold the role.
At least five killed in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson regions
Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities.
Australian-American actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
McMahon's most recent projects included Netflix's whodunit "The Residence" and the Nicolas Cage drama "The Surfer," which premiered earlier in the year at SXSW.
Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after 100 years
The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days.
Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up assault
The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a “very important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Authorities issue more red alert heat warnings across Europe
Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region.
Putin says Moscow is ready for new peace talks with Ukraine
Putin said that the terms of a potential ceasefire, which the Kremlin has so far repeatedly rejected, are expected to be on the agenda.
Three Palestinians killed in West Bank in clashes with Jewish settlers
CCTV footage released by a human rights group on Thursday showed Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.
NATO agrees to 5% defence spending target ahead Hague summit
This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include weapons and troops and an additional 1.5 percent on defence-related investments such as cybersecurity and military mobility.
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