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Prada, Crocs, now Birkenstock: Why these shoemakers are in the news

Prada, Crocs and Birkenstock are in the news in India over legal rows and cultural backlash — from counterfeits and copyright battles to criticism over using Kolhapuri chappals designs. Three global footwear giants – Prada, Crocs, and Birkenstock – have found themselves making headlines in India, though not for the reasons they might have intended. From legal…
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Poisoned water and scarred hills

The price of the rare earth metals the world buys from China When you stand on the edge of Bayan Obo, all you see is an expanse of scarred grey earth carved into the grasslands of Inner Mongolia in northern China. Dark dust clouds rise from deep craters where the earth’s crust has been sliced away over…
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Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead

Russia’s Investigative Committee says former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit has been found dead, apparently with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was dismissed earlier on Monday by President Vladimir Putin. No reason for Starovoit’s dismissal was given and deputy transport minister Andrei Nikitin was announced as his replacement shortly after. The Investigative Committee said it was working…
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Measles cases in the US reach 33-year high

The number of reported measles cases in the US has reached a 33-year high, with nearly 1,300 confirmed infections across the country as of Friday. The data, released by John Hopkins University, marks a new milestone in an ongoing outbreak of the highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that was once thought to be eliminated in the US. Measles…
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DAWN OF WAR Is this how World War 3 will start? Nato chief gives chilling prediction with simultaneous attacks by Putin & China

Mark Rutte warned Russia is rearming at a speed ‘which is unparalleled in recent history’ A CHILLING forecast of how World War Three will start has been revealed by Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte. The alliance chief has warned of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin launching simultaneous invasions – putting the planet under threat of nuclear Armageddon. China…
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FOAM SWEET FOAM Passenger planes left buried in FOAM in hanger with suds spilling over runway after giant fire extinguishers go wrong

Staff have a fascinating theory about why the foam extinguishers went off A FLEET of passenger planes got an unplanned clean after dodgy fire extinguishers drenched them in foam. At least four Spirit Airline jets were doused with the bubbles in farcical scenes at the company’s maintenance hangar in Detroit – and techies think they know why.…
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HOLIDAY HORROR Children among 9 dead & 93 hurt in Fourth of July violence as celebration becomes one of the deadliest days of the year

Frustrated police chiefs from multiple districts have issued stern warnings as they struggle against troubled teens AT least nine people have died and 93 are injured after violence broke out across the country during Fourth of July celebrations. Children and teens make up many of the victims and are some of the perpetrators, in the deadly gun…
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GOING BROKE Diddy faces cash crisis as Cassie payout and civil suits drain $400m fortune despite racketeering acquittal, says lawyer

A lawyer spoke to The U.S. Sun about Diddy’s options once he’s released from prison SEAN ‘Diddy’ Combs may not have to deal with life in prison after being acquitted on multiple charges, but he could run into financial difficulties when he is released from jail, an expert has claimed. The controversial music mogul was sitting on…
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How tariffs are shifting global supply chains

A 90-day pause on Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire on Wednesday, which could upend US trading relationships with the rest of the world. But the uncertainty of the last few months has already forced several companies to rethink their supply lines in radical ways. When an Illinois toymaker heard that Trump was introducing…
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Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing

Families sifted through waterlogged debris Sunday and stepped inside empty cabins at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp ripped apart by flash floods that washed homes off their foundations and killed at least 82 people in central Texas. Rescuers maneuvering through challenging terrain, high waters and snakes including water moccasins continued their desperate search for the missing,…
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Afghanistan: Russia recognizes the Taliban government

Russia has become the first country in the world to formally recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government. This improves the radical group’s standing on the world stage, and puts pressure on the West to follow suit. “This brave decision will be an example for others.” With these words, Amir Khan Muttaqi, foreign minister in Afghanistan’s Taliban government, welcomed the…
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BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran

Voicing “serious concerns about the rise of unilateral tariff” measures, BRICS members said the tariffs risked hurting the global economy, according to a summit joint statement. BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday (Jul 6) took aim at US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” import tariffs and recent Israeli-US strikes on Iran. The 11 emerging nations, including Brazil,…
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SO MANY LOST Trump mourns ‘unimaginable tragedy’ as deaths rise to 82 in Texas floods with 10 girls still missing from Camp Mystic

DONALD Trump has signed a disaster declaration in response to the “unimaginable tragedy” in Texas as officials say at least 82 people have died. Rescuers are still searching for 10 children and one counselor from Camp Mystic, after at least 82 people – including 28 children – were killed in flash floods. Searchers have found the bodies…
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PIZZA INFERNO Shocking moment explosion rips through Domino’s store in Utah after fireball SUV smashes into building leaving 3 injured

THIS is the shocking moment a three-car pile-up caused a burning SUV to smash into a Domino’s pizza store causing a devastating explosion. Three people were injured and evacuation orders were issued after the terrifying incident at a strip mall in Herriman, Utah, on Saturday night. The explosion tore through the building occupied by several businesses after…
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Bilawal Bhutto Says Pakistan Has No Objection To Extraditing ‘Individuals Of Concern’ To India

Bilawal Bhutto said Pakistan would be willing to arrest any “individual of concern” if India is willing to participate in the process and present evidence of the same. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said his country had no objection to extraditing “individuals of concern” to India as a confidence-building measure, as long as India shows willingness…
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RYANAIR PANIC At least 18 people injured after fire alert on Ryanair plane in Majorca as passengers abandon jet & leap from wing

EIGHTEEN people were injured after a fire alert onboard a Ryanair plane bound for Manchester sent passengers into panic in Majorca. The alarm went off just after midnight on the runway of Palma Airport and passengers were forced to evacuate. Passengers were filmed clambering out of the plane onto one of its wings before jumping to the…
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SECRETS OF THE RED PLANET I’m a top astrobiologist – here’s why I am convinced aliens DID live on Mars…and they could have been smarter than us

ASTRONAUTS visiting Mars could unearth a museum of alien fossils that may have belonged to an intelligent civilisation. Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe backed NASA’s plan to send humans to Mars in the 2030s and Elon Musk’s bid to colonise the planet. The Buckingham Centre for Astrobiology astrobiologist thinks alien life “unquestionably” existed on the Red Planet. And he’s…
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DAMAGE CONTROL Diddy trial witness ‘The Punisher’ reveals battle against ‘storm of negativity’ after taking part in freak-offs

THE male escort “The Punisher” who participated in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged “freak-offs” has opened up about the battle against a storm of negativity since testifying at the music mogul’s trial. The high-profile federal trial of Combs ended on Wednesday with the jury’s stunning verdict that acquitted the Bad Boy Records executive, 55, of racketeering conspiracy and…
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NIGHT OF VIOLENCE Two killed and several injured in Indianapolis mass shooting as violence broke out where ‘hundreds’ of teens gathered

TWO people have died and several are injured after a mass shooting in Indianapolis as Fourth of July violence spilled into the weekend. The horror shooting broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning where “hundreds” of juveniles had gathered near South Illinois Street and West Washington Street. Cops had already been dealing with an incident…
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TRUMP CARD Elon Musk launches new political party to give America ‘freedom back’ after explosive row with Trump & White House exit

ELON Musk has launched a new political party following his explosive row with President Donald Trump. The billionaire promised to “give back your freedom” as he made the announcement on X last night. Musk created an online poll on July 4 where he asked his followers if he should spearhead a fresh political party. Of those polled,…
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think twice July 4 events are CANCELED across US just weeks after violence erupted over ICE raids and 2,000 arrests in a month

CITIES across the US have canceled their July 4 festivities – just weeks after protesters took to the streets demonstrating against Donald Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown. Firework displays in some locations have been axed while other celebrations have been scaled back. Last month, Los Angeles saw six days of protests with some rioters clashing with law enforcement.…
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THE FIGHT HOUSE Trump reveals plan to host UFC title fight at WHITE HOUSE in front of 20,000 fans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

DONALD Trump has revealed plans to host the UFC title fight at the White House next year to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The “championship” punch up could take place on the presidential lawn and draw over 20,000 fans. Trump, 79, who is pally with UFC president Dana White and a big UFC fan, announced his ambitious plan…
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VICIOUS VLAD Putin pounds Ukraine with 550 drones and missiles in heaviest blitz of entire war just moments after call with Trump

RUSSIA last night blitzed Ukraine with the heaviest air strikes since the beginning of the war – pounding capital Kyiv with 550 drones and 11 missiles. The overnight strikes came just moments after Donald Trump had a phone call with Vladimir Putin. Fires broke out in multiple locations as almost every district in the capital city was…
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ROYALLY ‘WHIPPED’ Prince Harry is totally whipped by Meghan, even the King knows it – she’ll hate his reduced status now, expert says

PRINCE Harry is totally “whipped” by his wife Meghan Markle and even King Charles know it, a royal expert has claimed. Writer and broadcaster Esther Krauke also added that the Duchess of Sussex, 43, will also hate her reduced status among the Royal Family. Ms Krauke made the comments while appearing on the Royal Exclusive show with…
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SEA SICK More than 100 US beaches shut down for July 4 weekend over gross issue – swimmers should think twice before taking a dip

SWIMMERS should double check before heading to the beach this July 4 weekend as a disgusting problem has washed up on more than 100 shores. The closures and advisories are affecting coastlines and lakes in at least 12 US states. Officials are warning beachgoers of a growing and dangerous health threat lurking in the water. The issue…
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Trump, Zelenskyy discuss weapons and escalating Russian strikes

Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell it more Patriot missiles and systems that it sees as key to defending its cities from intensifying Russian attacks. A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv that the move would weaken its ability to defend against Russia’s airstrikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
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Russian use of chemical weapons against Ukraine ‘widespread’, Dutch defence minister says

Dutch and German intelligence agencies have gathered evidence of widespread Russian use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches so they can be shot, they said on Friday. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans called for tougher sanctions against Moscow. “The main conclusion is that we…
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‘Do they have gold in them?’: The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada’s sandals

The Western Indian town of Kolhapur has found itself in an unlikely global spotlight, as thousands of local artisans who hand-craft traditional leather footwear are mounting a collective attack on luxury fashion label Prada for plagiarising their designs without credit. The rhythmic pounding of the hammer in 58-year-old Sadashiv Sanake’s dimly lit workshop bears witness to the…
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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

A tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking an epic migration, according to new research. These “unsung heroes” called zooplankton gorge themselves and grow fat in spring before sinking hundreds of metres into the deep ocean in Antarctica where they burn the fat. This locks…
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US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?

As Donald Trump cheered the passage of his self-styled, and officially named, Big Beautiful Budget Bill through Congress this week, long-sown seeds of doubt about the scale and sustainability of US borrowing from the rest of the world sprouted anew. Trump’s tax-cutting budget bill is expected to add at least $3 trillion (£2.2 trillion) to the US’s…
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Several sharks spotted ‘very close to beachgoers’ in the Rockaways, prompting closure on busy July 4th

Several sharks were spotted prowling the waters at Rockaway Beach on the Fourth of July, prompting a stretch of the popular summer destination to close on the busy holiday weekend. Chilling video shared on social media captured one of the beasts swimming “very close to beachgoers,” in the shallow waters off the Rockaways, officials said. Two sharks…
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TEXAS TRAGEDY At least 24 dead & more than 20 children missing after summer camp hit by flash flooding that swept away cabins

At least 24 people are dead after ten inches of rain caused deadly flash flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas. There also fears for 20 schoolgirls who are missing from a summer camp after the rain raised waters by 22 feet overnight bringing catastrophic flooding to the area. The raging waters have overtaken areas in South…
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LGBTQ+ in Turkey: Insisting on life

It was a very emotional moment outside the Palace of Justice in Istanbul last Sunday. Two men ran toward each other, brimming with impatience; they hugged, and just stood there for a moment, clasped together. The taller man was visibly fighting back tears, and kept wiping his eyes, but the smaller of the two appeared relaxed. He…
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What’s in the tax and spending bill that Trump has signed into law

President Donald Trump on Friday signed the tax and spending cut bill Republicans muscled through Congress this week, turning it into law by his own self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.…
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Trying to get aid in Gaza: Killed while lining up for food

With hundreds of civilians shot and killed near aid distribution centers in Gaza in recent weeks, allegations mount over Israeli military tactics. A little over a week ago, Mahmoud Qassem lost his son, Khader. The 19-year-old had been trying to reach a food distribution center run by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in central Gaza. “The last…
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Taylor Swift updates: Inside her Rhode Island mansion where she hosts epic Fourth of July parties

Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island, mansion has become synonymous with the singer’s star-studded gatherings, especially on the Fourth of July. Dozens of A-list celebrities — including Blake Lively, Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez and more — have partied in the $17 million estate, which has gotten heavy use since Swift purchased it in 2013. Keep reading for a peek…
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Five ‘futuristic’ new toilets debut at NYC parks, costing city $1M a pop: ‘A little steep’

They’re flushing millions down the toilets. The city dumped a whopping $5 million to install five new stainless steel toilets at public parks — even though the futuristic pods sell at a relatively cheap retail value of about $185,000. The “Portland Loos” cost $1 million each with “additional site specific costs” that included related plumbing, electrical and…
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Trump wins major victory as Congress passes flagship Bill

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jul 3) secured a major political victory when Congress narrowly passed his signature tax and spending Bill, cementing his radical second-term agenda and boosting funds for his anti-immigration drive. A jubilant Trump said the Bill’s passage would supercharge the US economy “into a rocket ship” – glossing over deep concerns…
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‘DANGEROUS’ DIDDY Diddy denied bail as hardline judge uses rapper’s own admission of violence against him despite racketeering acquittal

SEAN “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail as the disgraced mogul’s admission of violence during closing arguments comes back to bite him in his quest for freedom. Judge Arun Subramaniam denied Combs’ defense team’s sprawling $1 million bail package that would have required the Bad Boy Records executive, 55, to surrender his passport, be on an ankle…
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FOOD FLOP Major canned food company found in Walmart & Target files for bankruptcy after almost 140 years

A POPULAR canned food manufacturer has faced increasing pressure over the years, culminating in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing earlier this week. The nearly 140-year-old company, which has been a staple on the shelves of retailers including Walmart and Target, officially filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. Del Monte Foods is one of the largest producers, distributors,…
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UNCLUCKY DAY Major interstate blocked for 12 hours after truck overturned and left chicken carcasses strewn across the road

A TRUCK crash left a grim mess on a major highway after it spilled chicken carcasses across the asphalt. The accident shut down traffic for nearly half a day. The semi overturned on Interstate 26, completely blocking the westbound lanes. It happened Tuesday morning at mile marker 26 near Dorman High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina, about…
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‘ALIEN MOUNTAIN’ Secret underground base conspiracy theorists are convinced is ‘run by aliens & was scene of battle where 66 humans died’

A SECRET underground facility has been at the heart of one of the wildest alien conspiracies in America, and believers say it’s still active. For nearly 50 years, the base has been tied to chilling claims of genetic experiments, UFOs, and a deadly firefight between aliens and humans. Some conspiracy theorists say the government is hiding a…
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South America’s Mercosur, Europe’s EFTA bloc seal trade deal

Mercosur, South America’s largest trade bloc, on Wednesday signed a trade deal with the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA is made up of Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland, while Mercosur comprises full members Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia, as well as associate members Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname. The deal, which…
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Amid severe heat wave, EU pitches flexible 2040 climate goal

With large parts of Europe gripped in a record-breaking heat wave, the European Commission has proposed that the bloc reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040. That’s in comparison to levels back in 1990, and on track to meet the target of net-zero emissions by 2050. The binding emissions reduction target was first proposed last…
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Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam’s exports

The United States will place a lower-than-promised 20 per cent tariff on many Vietnamese exports, Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Jul 2), cooling tensions with its tenth-biggest trading partner days before the US president could raise levies on most imports. Vietnamese goods would face a 20 per cent tariff and trans-shipments from third countries through Vietnam will…
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Paramount insiders shocked over reported ‘side deal’ with Trump in ‘60 Minutes’ settlement

High-level insiders at Paramount Global — the parent company of CBS News — tell Page Six there’s shock following reports that Skydance Media made their own deal with President Trump’s team as part of a settlement over Trump’s “60 Minutes” lawsuit against the media company. Following news that Paramount settled with Trump for $16 million, Fox Business…
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Kate Middleton emotionally admits she’s ‘not able to function normally’ after completing cancer treatment: ‘Really difficult’

Kate Middleton made an emotional admission about her life post-cancer treatment. While visiting Colchester Hospital on Wednesday, the Princess of Wales described the “really, really difficult” period of her life. “You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment,” she explained. “Treatment’s done, then it’s like, ‘I can crack on, get back to normal,’ but…
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez ‘exhausted’ guests during their $50M days-long wedding extravaganza: report

Guests attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s days-long, $50 million wedding lineup in Venice were allegedly left exhausted halfway through the extravagant affair. “What people won’t know from the pictures is how exhausting and full-on it was for the guests,” a source told the Daily Mail on Tuesday. The insider noted that the summer heat — as…
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US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza

American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because they…
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Pentagon says Iran nuclear program set back ‘closer to 2 years’ after US strikes

US airstrikes on Iran set back the regime’s nuclear program between one to two years, but likely “closer to two,” the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said Wednesday. “Our assessment of the battle damage around Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan remains unchanged,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters during a press briefing. “We believe, and certainly all of the intelligence…
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Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Soliman’s wife, 5 kids can be deported, judge rules — reversing decision that paused proceedings

The family of the Colorado terror suspect who injured 8 Israeli hostage supporters with homemade firebombs last month can be deported, a federal judge ruled on Wednesday. US District Court Judge Orlando Garcia dismissed Mohamed Sabry Soliman family’s legal challenge to their deportation — stating that the Trump administration has conducted normal and legal removal proceedings. Soliman’s…
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Middle East: Trump urges Hamas to accept ceasefire plan

US President Trump said Hamas should accept truce terms and that the situation would “only get worse.” The call came after dozens of charities have called for an Israeli and US-backed Gaza aid group to be disbanded. Trump says Israel agrees to set 60-day ceasefire terms US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Israel agreed to…
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STAR WARS What is Putin doing in space? Secretive Russian ‘killer satellite’ detected launching mystery probe near US spacecraft

A SECRETIVE Russian “killer satellite” deployed in space was detected launching another mysterious flying object near a US spacecraft. Kosmos-2558 is a Russian military satellite that is currently on an orbital path which is suspiciously close to USA-326 – an American spy satellite. The 14F150 Nivelir-type satellite was deployed into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO) – and has…
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ALLERGY FEARS Chocolate sold at popular Walmart competitor recalled in 8 US states over undeclared ‘life-threatening’ ingredient

SHOPPERS have been urged to check their pantries after a box of chocolates sold at a popular supermarket chain was recalled. The candy was distributed to multiple US states before health officials uncovered a life-threatening ingredient hiding inside. The Food and Drug Administration recalled Wegman’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils this week, which were sold at the brand’s 112…
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FINAL GOODBYE ‘I’m not afraid’: Heartbreaking final text of tragic backpacker, 26, who perished in volcano crater after plunge on hike

TRAGIC backpacker Juliana Marins told her family “I’m not afraid” in a final text before her death on an Indonesian volcano. The 26-year-old’s mum, Estela Marins, revealed it was written at the start of her daughter’s doomed Southeast Asia trip. In a message shown to Brazilian programme Fantastico, Juliana said: “Mami, I love you so much. I…
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Trump says will ‘take a look’ at deporting Musk

United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jul 1) he could consider deporting Elon Musk, after the South African-born billionaire slammed his flagship spending Bill. Trump also said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk headed before stepping down in late May, may train its sights on the Tesla and SpaceX founder’s government subsidies. “I…
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Wild storm in Sydney disrupts flights, thousands without power

A wild weather system pummelled Sydney for a second day on Wednesday (Jul 2), with the storm forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights, bringing down trees and taking out power to thousands of homes in Australia’s southeast. Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, Australia’s biggest airlines, have together cancelled at least 55 domestic flights in and out…
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