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Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced the complete shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years after the Danube River hit record-low levels. The plant, which supplies about a third of Hungary's electricity, will be fully offline by Monday as an extreme heatwave and drought continue to grip Europe.
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Nirmal Purja, the record-holding mountaineer, has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, along with several other climbers, according to his family and officials. The expedition was an attempt to climb the world's 12th-highest peak, and rescue operations are ongoing.
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Spain has installed a sea barrier off Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, causing a humanitarian crisis. At least 67 died, and EU leaders are divided over how to respond.
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President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel have agreed to postpone strikes on Iran, provided a deal to end the conflict is reached quickly. He attributed the halt to requests from Iran and regional countries, and demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.
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The United States has issued security advisories urging its citizens in Middle Eastern countries to be prepared for possible travel disruptions and departures amid rising tensions with Iran. The warnings follow President Donald Trump's threats of strikes on Tehran, though he later announced a temporary hold on military action pending negotiations.
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A bomb carried by a woman exploded at a Moscow restaurant on Saturday, killing three people, including the bomber, and injuring 21 others. Authorities are investigating the attack, which occurred after the woman was refused entry by a security guard.
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Iran has warned the United States against fresh attacks, threatening to retaliate decisively, including on other nations' energy fields. The warning came in calls with regional leaders as Kuwait intercepted Iranian drones and Saudi Arabia sought clarity from Washington.
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President Trump says he has cancelled planned strikes on Iran, saying he wants to rapidly reach a deal that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Tehran accuses Washington of escalation, while US citizens in the region are advised to stay vigilant.
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A truck bomb exploded near a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, wounding 14 people just days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office. The government blamed the ELN guerrilla group, while the UN and the incoming president condemned the attack.
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A Norwegian teenager was recruited online to carry out a killing in England, exposing a network that uses vulnerable youth for criminal violence across Europe. The case highlights the growing 'Violence as a Service' phenomenon and the difficulty of tracing those behind the schemes.
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A tourist plane crashed into a field near Peru's Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing 13 people. The aircraft was on a sightseeing flight over the ancient geoglyphs. Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
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A tourist plane carrying 11 passengers and two pilots crashed over the Nazca Lines in southern Peru on Saturday, leaving no survivors, officials said. The cause is under investigation.
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An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed at least three people and wounded 15 others on Saturday. Russian investigators are working at the scene to determine the cause, with no claim of responsibility yet.
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Fresh Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed two people and damaged medical supply warehouses, according to local officials. The strikes come as Hamas says it has agreed to a ceasefire deal, but Israel has yet to formally respond.
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China has issued new management rules for the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve in the disputed South China Sea, as tensions with the Philippines continue to rise. The measures establish patrols and restrict activities such as fishing and mining in the area, which Manila says lies within its exclusive economic zone.
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Spain has announced plans to install a 500-metre containment barrier at Ceuta’s sea border with Morocco after a migrant crossing attempt left 67 dead. The incident has sparked a political row among EU leaders, with Spain’s Prime Minister defending Morocco as a reliable partner and urging a coordinated European response.
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Italy has suspended its Schengen free-travel arrangement with Spain for one month, citing a migrant influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Critics call the move a symbolic gesture aimed at domestic politics, while the government defends it as a necessary border security measure.
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Nearly 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco over two days, but most returned home after finding the reception centre closed. The incident has raised the death toll to 67 and sparked political tensions between Spain and some EU partners over migration policies.
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Spain's Ceuta enclave saw 67 deaths as thousands attempted to cross from Morocco. Spain is installing a sea barrier after a mass breach, while most migrants have been returned and the city slowly returns to normal.
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At least nine people were killed and 28 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said. The attack damaged residential buildings, caused power outages, and came amid an escalation in Russian strikes on the capital. Zelensky reiterated the urgent need for missile interceptors.
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Rescue teams in Pakistan continue searching for seven climbers missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak, with three bodies recovered. Bad weather and avalanche risks are hampering efforts, while volunteers and military helicopters are on standby.
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President Donald Trump has warned of new 'very hard' strikes against Iran, with reports suggesting a possible attack as early as this weekend. However, no final order has been given, and the situation remains fluid amid an ongoing conflict and fragile truce.
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In a rare BBC interview at the Havat Gilad outpost, a settler defends attacks on Palestinian villages as revenge, equating one Jewish life with millions of Palestinian lives. The incident that sparked the violence remains disputed, with both sides offering conflicting accounts.
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Peru’s former President Ollanta Humala has been released from prison after the Constitutional Court overturned his 15-year sentence for money laundering, a case tied to the Odebrecht corruption scandal. Humala denied the charges and called the proceedings politically motivated, while the government called the ruling fair.
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The White House has signalled that US President Donald Trump may order fresh strikes on Iran, as Tehran continues aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims it struck two more tankers, while Kuwait intercepted drones. The truce signed last month has collapsed, raising fears of wider conflict.
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Russian missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded 15, including two children, on Saturday, local officials said. The attack came as the United Nations reported June as the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since 2022.
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The White House signals that President Trump is weighing further strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The truce between Washington and Tehran appears to have collapsed, and tensions are rising in a region critical to global oil supplies.
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President Trump says the US has not yet agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missiles, despite earlier indications of a licence. He emphasised caution about sharing advanced weapons technology, even as Ukraine seeks co-production to address critical shortages.
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An avalanche on Broad Peak in northern Pakistan has killed at least four mountaineers and left six others missing, including prominent British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Rescue operations are ongoing despite bad weather, with helicopters deployed to search for the missing climbers.
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Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing marked his government's 100th day in office by defending its record, outlining a five-year development plan, and criticising an ASEAN peace initiative as discriminatory. He also announced plans for special elections in conflict-affected areas while continuing military conscription, drawing sharp responses from activist groups.
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The Gaza peace deal roadmap proposes a gradual handover of Hamas’s heavy weapons to a National Committee, with an implementation schedule to be prepared within 14 days. Hamas insists that Israel must end aggression and withdraw forces, while key security arrangements remain unresolved.
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A plan for Hamas to disarm in Gaza in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawal faces major obstacles amid deep distrust and political pressures. Yet it offers a rare chance for diplomatic progress in the ruins of the war.
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Spain has deployed military reinforcements to its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. Authorities are coordinating with Rabat to facilitate returns, while similar crossings were also reported in Melilla.
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Spain is sending the military to Ceuta after thousands of people crossed from Morocco, leaving at least nine dead. Prime Minister Sanchez will visit the enclave as authorities work to manage the border crisis.
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Pakistan says negotiations between Iran and the U.S. are ongoing despite fresh American strikes. The conflict has widened with Egypt facing a first drone attack, while Saudi Arabia announces a 14-nation maritime alliance. Meanwhile, Trump claims a Hamas disarmament deal, but neither Hamas nor Israel has confirmed it.
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US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, with phased Israeli withdrawal. Hamas officials confirmed talks, but Israel has not commented. The deal is part of a peace plan that will be discussed by mediators in Cairo soon.
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At least 32 miners were killed and 10 trapped after a methane gas explosion in a coal mine near Quetta, Pakistan. Rescue operations are ongoing, with officials warning the death toll may rise and labour unions citing negligence.
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A team of ten mountaineers, including famed climber Nirmal Purja, is missing after an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. Search efforts are ongoing despite hazardous conditions.
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US President Donald Trump announced a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas in Gaza, to be implemented in phases. However, Hamas has not yet confirmed the deal, and key sticking points remain as mediators prepare for further talks.
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Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah vows stern action as communal clashes in eastern Nepal spread, with the death toll rising to three. He assures investigation and protection of religious rights under the constitution.
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President Donald Trump claims his 'Board of Peace' has brokered a deal for Hamas to fully disarm in Gaza. No independent confirmation has been provided, and the claim is met with scepticism from experts and involved parties.
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Pakistan says US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite recent attacks, including US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian retaliation. The talks aim to de-escalate tensions, especially over the Strait of Hormuz, as violence spreads across the Middle East.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told his Ukrainian counterpart that attacks on commercial vessels and Indian seafarers are 'absolutely unacceptable'. The remark follows a series of strikes in the Black Sea that have killed and injured Indian crew members. India has summoned ambassadors from both Russia and Ukraine to convey its concerns.
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Cuba has opened several state-run sectors, including pharmacies and gas stations, to private firms for the first time amid severe shortages caused by a U.S. fuel embargo. The reforms aim to ease daily life crises and political pressure, though gradual implementation and reliance on foreign capital are expected.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bhutan's Foreign Secretary Dasho Pema Lektup Dorji co-chaired the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu, reviewing progress of India-supported projects under Bhutan's 13th Five Year Plan. Bhutan expressed appreciation for India's development assistance.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Ukraine's FM Andrii Sybiha, condemning attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. India has summoned diplomats from both Russia and Ukraine over the deaths of Indian crew members. New Delhi continues to advocate for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the conflict.
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A militant attack on a police post in northwestern Pakistan has left 11 officers and 15 attackers dead, with over two dozen wounded. No group has claimed responsibility, though suspicion points to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The attack underscores ongoing security concerns in the region.
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Deadly clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have left dozens dead as regional elections continue. The Joint Awami Action Committee alleges electoral manipulation, while Pakistan denies civilian casualties and blames militants. India reiterates its claim over the region.
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Israeli airstrikes killed four people, including two children, in Gaza on Thursday amid ongoing ceasefire talks. Mediators in Cairo held discussions with Hamas leaders over disarmament and the implementation of a peace plan. Over 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began.
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Hundreds of migrants have entered Spain's Ceuta enclave by sea, declaring a humanitarian emergency. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez promises an immediate response, while opposition criticizes the government. Ceuta and Melilla are Europe's only land borders with Africa.
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