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44.3C and a Senate rebuke

Senate checks Trump as heatwave cripples Europe and brittle networks rattle markets

Washington’s Iran war met an institutional brake, even as the Strait of Hormuz reopened only cautiously. Europe, meanwhile, sweated through records, rail systems stumbled, and investors discovered again that crowded trades can empty quickly.

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Northeastern Japan earthquake
Registers 6.9 magnitude off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, with no tsunami warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency
7.1-magnitude earthquake in Venezuela
Escalated to 7.5 magnitude as secondary tremors cause further building collapses and widespread panic across Venezuela.
NATO chief Rutte meets Trump at White House
Urges Rutte to de-escalate Iran war tensions during White House talks, while Trump continues to criticize NATO allies for failing to support US military objectives.

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European Union · Updated 17m ago

The ageing Union's economy

ECB President Lagarde reiterated the bank's stance on structural competitiveness, and business surveys confirmed continued slowing of private-sector activity, reinforcing existing concerns.

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Northeastern Japan earthquake

Disasters·High·Reported 2h 2m ago·Updated 1h 31m ago

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Northeastern Japan earthquake
Registers 6.9 magnitude off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, with no tsunami warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency

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