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Trump tightens Iran blockade as Europe reins in Google and Ukraine reshuffles under fire

The day split between hard power and rule-making. Washington pressed Iran at sea, Kyiv fought both Russian missiles and its own cabinet feud, while Brussels reached into Google's phone software. France, meanwhile, voted to let some patients choose the manner of their death.

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Trump national address on election
Announces the declassification of intelligence documents alleging Chinese interference and foreign involvement in the 2020 election process.
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US-Iran military escalation
Destroyed key infrastructure including bridges and an airport in Iran, marking a tactical shift in the ongoing US airstrike campaign.

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The European Commission formally charged Meta over its addictive design features, marking a concrete step in DSA enforcement against a major platform.

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New York air quality crisis

Disasters·High·Reported 18h 51m ago·Updated 1h 17m ago

Chapter 1 of 1DisasterCatching upReported 18h 51m ago
New York air quality crisis
Reaches very unhealthy levels as smoke from 858 Canadian wildfires blankets the city in an orange haze

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