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Leipzig drones and Hormuz tolls

Drone plot rattles Germany as Hormuz bargain tests markets and heat squeezes Europe

Germany treated a failed explosive-drone incident at Leipzig/Halle airport as a federal security case, while a tentative Iran-Oman arrangement offered markets a sliver of relief in the Strait of Hormuz. Europe’s other crisis was slower but broader: heat killed thousands, rivers sank, reactors throttled back and freight moved by improvisation.

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  • Producer William Orbit dies at 69

    Dies at 69, the Grammy-winning producer known for his work on Madonna's Ray of Light and collaborations with Blur and U2.

  • Spain-Italy border control dispute

    Rejects Italy the Spanish ultimatum, extending the Schengen border checks until at least August 15.

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The war in Ukraine and its limits

The findings confirm the continuation of the established pattern of reciprocal long-range strikes, with no new strategic shifts in policy or territorial control.

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Producer William Orbit dies at 69

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    Producer William Orbit dies at 69

    Dies at 69, the Grammy-winning producer known for his work on Madonna's Ray of Light and collaborations with Blur and U2.

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