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589 dead, 13 tankers pass

Heatwaves kill across Europe as Venezuela digs out and Iran rattles Hormuz truce

The day’s sharpest stories mixed physical shocks with political ones. Venezuela searched rubble, Europe rationed movement in dangerous heat, the Gulf watched ships warily, and German industry found fresh ways to say costs are too high.

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Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut
Withdrawal begins in southern Lebanon after Israel, Lebanon, and the US sign a ceasefire framework in Washington, allowing Lebanese troops to deploy to pilot zones.
US restricts OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout
OpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 access to a preview group of 20 partners, agreeing to a White House request to vet future users case-by-case.
Plane crashes into Beijing CITIC Tower
Ignites a fire at the top of Beijing's tallest building as emergency crews respond to the crash site, with smoke billowing from the upper floors.

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European Union · Updated 5h ago

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The ageing Union's economy

Volkswagen's announcement of 100,000 job cuts and four plant closures in Germany represents a radical industrial policy shift by a core EU state, altering the competitiveness debate.

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US restricts OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout

High·Reported 22h 17m ago·Updated 1h 43m ago

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US restricts OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout
OpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 access to a preview group of 20 partners, agreeing to a White House request to vet future users case-by-case.

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