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1,300 dead, Hormuz still snarls

Heat kills Europeans as earthquakes batter Venezuela and Gulf rivals trade blows

The past 12 hours brought little mercy: heat, rubble and airspace all produced hard numbers. Governments that looked prepared on paper now face a sterner test, measured in hospital queues, rescue delays and nervous shipping lanes.

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Supreme Court blocks Lisa Cook firing
Authorizes President Trump to dismiss heads of independent agencies, marking a significant expansion of executive power that overrides the previous block on firing Lisa Cook.
7.1-magnitude earthquake in Venezuela
Warns health officials of an emerging risk of epidemics in earthquake-stricken areas, adding to the critical humanitarian needs already facing survivors.
Shooting at youth facility in Stade
Confirmed a sixth victim has died following the shooting at the youth facility in Stade, as police investigate a potential private motive.

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The Middle East after Gaza

The US and Iran moved from de-escalation to structured talks on regional security and sanctions relief, and signed a memorandum of understanding for a post-war security architecture, indicating a fundamental shift in diplomatic engagement.

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Supreme Court blocks Lisa Cook firing

Politics·Top story·Reported 1h 33m ago·Updated 1h 10m ago

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Supreme Court blocks Lisa Cook firing
Authorizes President Trump to dismiss heads of independent agencies, marking a significant expansion of executive power that overrides the previous block on firing Lisa Cook.

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