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Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
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The Guardian Europe
left89d ago

Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato

Ukraine's former top military commander Valerii Zaluzhnyi stated on Monday that Ukraine does not meet the military standards to join NATO, citing outdated doctrines and development levels. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks on a Black Sea resort and Crimea killed 11 people, according to Russian officials, who also blamed Ukraine for a Moscow restaurant bombing that killed five.

Ukraine–Russia
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MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, peer review finds
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The Guardian Europe
left88d ago

MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, peer review finds

MI6 has been ranked as Europe's most powerful foreign intelligence service, scoring 251 points in a peer review by 60 professionals from 25 countries, commending its expertise in recruiting informants and penetrating ruling elites in Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey. France's DGSE finished second with 169 points, noted for its global reach and counter-terrorism capabilities, while the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Germany completed the top five.

Iran
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Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened
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The Guardian Middle East
left88d ago

Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz straitIran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help end the war in the Middle East, regional officials have said.

Iran
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Haredi protesters confront Ofer Winter after Jerusalem IDF enlistment event
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Haredi protesters confront Ofer Winter after Jerusalem IDF enlistment event

IDF Colonel (res.) Ofer Winter was verbally confronted by haredi protesters on Tuesday evening outside a Jerusalem conference after speaking about specialized IDF enlistment programs. Protesters, denied entry, gathered outside and shouted insults at Winter as he left, with police escorting him away.

Israel–Palestine
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White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety
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aljazeera.com
center88d ago

White House to meet AI firms on advanced model safety

The White House will meet with leading artificial intelligence companies on Tuesday to discuss safety testing for advanced AI models, following recent hacking incidents involving tools from OpenAI and Anthropic. This meeting is part of an executive order aimed at establishing a voluntary framework for government access to pre-release AI models for safety evaluations.

United States
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Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists
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The Intercept
left88d ago

Bari Weiss’s “60 Minutes” Hires Producer Who Downplayed Gaza Starvation, Justified Killing Journalists

The latest CBS News hire shows that the way to get ahead in journalism is to act as a tool for the powerful.

Israel–Palestine
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'Coherent to describe Zionism as racist': UK tribunal upholds protection for anti-Zionist beliefs
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

'Coherent to describe Zionism as racist': UK tribunal upholds protection for anti-Zionist beliefs

A UK Employment Appeals Tribunal ruled that it is coherent to describe Zionism as racist, colonial, and imperialistic, upholding protection for anti-Zionist beliefs. The tribunal rejected the University of Bristol's challenge to a prior ruling that the university unlawfully discriminated against Professor David Miller by dismissing him over his anti-Zionist comments.

Israel–Palestine
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DW News
center88d ago

South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water

Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.

Sudan / Darfur
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Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?
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Al Jazeera
center88d ago

Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?

Major oil companies including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP reported record profits in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil prices and refining margins amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea due to the Iran war. These companies collectively netted billions, with Saudi Aramco also reporting significantly higher earnings, as global oil prices surged due to the conflict's impact on energy flows.

Iran
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UFC White House : UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House
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bbc.co.uk
center88d ago

UFC White House : UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House

UFC White House : UFC loses $30m staging Freedom 250 event at White House

United States
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Israel suffers record emigration wave, with almost 270,000 leaving since 2023
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Middle East Eye
center88d ago

Israel suffers record emigration wave, with almost 270,000 leaving since 2023

A Tel Aviv University study reported that nearly 270,000 Israeli citizens have emigrated since 2023, with an average of 90,000 leaving annually for three months or more. Researchers warn this record emigration wave, particularly among highly educated individuals, poses a growing concern for Israel's security and economy if the trend continues.

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Iranian official claims nearly 500 US soldiers killed in Middle East strikes
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jpost.com
right88d ago

Iranian official claims nearly 500 US soldiers killed in Middle East strikes

Iran's military advisor Mohsen Rezaei claimed on Monday that Iran killed nearly 500 US soldiers in July strikes, a statement contradicted by US Central Command figures indicating four US soldiers killed in Jordan and Iraq during that month. Rezaei's claims coincide with ongoing US airstrikes and Iranian responses, amid conflicting reports on potential ceasefire negotiations between the two nations.

Iran
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UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House
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BBC US & Canada
center88d ago

UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House

UFC incurred an approximate $30 million loss staging the invite-only Freedom 250 event at the White House in June, attended by President Trump and Vice President Vance. Despite the one-off event's financial deficit, UFC's parent company TKO Group Holdings reported a 29% year-over-year revenue increase for the second quarter of 2026, driven by new media rights deals.

United States
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Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6 , 000
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dw.com
center89d ago

Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6 , 000

Top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez reported on Monday that Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 have killed 6,125 people, with unofficial estimates suggesting between 17,000 and 29,500 remain unaccounted for. The quakes caused nearly 200 building collapses, primarily in La Guaira, and have led to thousands living in makeshift shelters as cleanup operations continue.

Venezuela
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‘The war leaked into every lesson’: learning Ukrainian in a country under siege
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The Guardian Europe
left89d ago

‘The war leaked into every lesson’: learning Ukrainian in a country under siege

Soon after my first visit to Ukraine four years ago, I began language lessons. It taught me more than I ever expectedAlmost as soon as I returned from my first reporting trip to Ukraine, in October 2022, I decided to start Ukrainian lessons.

Ukraine–Russia
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6 , 000
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aljazeera.com
center89d ago

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6 , 000

National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Monday that the confirmed death toll from two earthquakes striking Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,125, with 61,000 treated in hospitals. The announcement comes amid criticism of the government's response and with the World Bank estimating nearly $20 billion in physical damage from the tremors.

Venezuela
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IDF alert for escalation between US , Iran as Donald Trump escalates threats to Tehran
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jpost.com
right89d ago

IDF alert for escalation between US , Iran as Donald Trump escalates threats to Tehran

The IDF is maintaining high readiness for escalation with Iran, coordinating closely with the US military amid heightened Middle East tensions. US President Donald Trump escalated threats toward Tehran, stating this is Iran's last opportunity to sign an agreement while asserting complete US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel revels in Spain's migrant crisis while embarrassing ally Morocco
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Middle East Eye
center89d ago

Israel revels in Spain's migrant crisis while embarrassing ally Morocco

Israeli officials, including Ambassador Danny Danon, have amplified rhetoric surrounding Spain's migrant crisis, which saw over 60,000 Moroccans attempt to cross into Ceuta, resulting in at least 70 deaths. Analysts suggest this action is retaliation for Spain's condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza and its stance against Iran, aiming to undermine Spanish strategic interests.

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Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea resort and Crimea kill 11, Russia claims
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The Guardian Europe
left89d ago

Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea resort and Crimea kill 11, Russia claims

An explosion at an Italian restaurant in Moscow on Saturday evening killed five people and injured 19, with Russian authorities accusing Kyiv of carrying out the attack. Reports suggest the blast, which killed the daughter and son-in-law of aerospace forces commander Col Gen Alexander Chaiko, may have been intended for him, though he reportedly escaped unharmed.

Ukraine–Russia
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