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Russia welcomes Trump’s cut to Ukraine’s military aid but it could be deadly for Kyiv
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<p>An unprecedented drone attack on Kyiv came just moments after Trump and Putin spoke on the phone. Among the wreckage, remnants of a Chinese-made combat drone were found at the scene, according to Ukrainian officials. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports.</p>
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Europe

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Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
Denmark has long been Euroskeptic. Donald Trump helped change that
Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine after latest Trump-Putin phone call
China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says
Russia becomes first nation to recognize Taliban government of Afghanistan since 2021 takeover
Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict

Middle East

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Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike that damaged and destroyed residential buildings, at Shati refugee camp, in Gaza City, July 4, 2025.
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Hamas submits ‘positive response’ to ceasefire proposal in major step toward a deal
Trump expects Hamas response to ceasefire in hours as new details emerge on proposal
Scores killed in Gaza as Israel intensifies strikes
Iran’s president approves law suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
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TEHRAN, IRAN - JUNE 26: An exterior view shows the extent of damage at a residential building in the Saadat Abad neighborhood of Tehran that was struck by an Israeli attack on June 13, resulting in the death of Dr. Tehranchi, the president of Azad University, and 16 civilians on June 26, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. A cease-fire between Israel and Iran has brought an end to 12 days of daily aerial attacks that started with Israel's strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites on June 13. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
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Africa

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts a "Declaration of Principles" signing ceremony with Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, left, and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, right, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the US Department of State in Washington, D.C..
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As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them
16 dead and hundreds injured in Kenya protests, Amnesty International says
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At least 120 children have been abducted by insurgents in Mozambique, rights group says

Americas

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‘We want an answer’: They fear their relatives are among the hundreds of bodies piled up at a crematorium in Mexico
Endangered turtles share this Mexican beach with SpaceX rocket debris. The company says there’s no risk of harm
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US teen influencer detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents

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Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina gets six-month prison sentence in absentia
Dalai Lama vows he won’t be the last leader of Tibetan Buddhism
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The changes coming to European hand-luggage rules
Madrid Pride: Runners hit the pavement in city’s famous high-heel race
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 30: Fashion designer Marc Jacobs arrives to the Marc Jacobs 2026 Fashion Show at New York Public Library on June 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)
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Photographer shows the secretive, colorful world of Ghanaian funerals
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Photographer finds surreal beauty — and few humans — inside a Chinese EV factory

Weather

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CHICAGO - APRIL 29: Bobby Jenks #45 of the Chicago White Sox pitches in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners on April 29, 2009 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Mariners 6-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, dies at 44
Los Angeles suffers worst ever loss at Dodger Stadium as Houston Astros win 18-1
Soccer stars and Diogo Jota’s family gather for funeral of Liverpool player and his brother
Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon 50 years ago. His influence continues to inspire a new generation of athletes
Having seen ‘very toxic’ climates in NFL locker rooms, this player is leading change with LGBTQ-targeted youth football camp

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A Chinese EV giant is now offering free driver assistance tech on cars under $10,000
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