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Another US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills three
While the military's social media announcements always include video of the attacks, this appears to be the first with the footage in colour instead of black and white
 "Another US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills three")
Former California mayor pleads guilty to acting as agent of Chinese govt
Eileen Wang, who stepped down as the mayor of Arcadia earlier this month, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign government
 "Former California mayor pleads guilty to acting as agent of Chinese govt")
US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure
The judge ordered the defendants to remove Trump's name from the institution's facade and any 'official materials', such as digital or physical signs, within two weeks
 "US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure")
Trump weighs Iran deal after White House meeting, decision pending
Iran's main negotiator said on Friday that it has "no trust in guarantees or words", only actions, underscoring lingering distrust after the US and Israel have twice attacked Iran over the past year
Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania
Romania asked NATO for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law
 "Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania")
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during firing test
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test, and all personnel have been accounted for
 "Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during firing test")
Cuba's fuel crisis leaves nearly 3 mn people facing daily water shortages
Water system is one of the sectors most affected because it is one of the country's largest energy consumers, said Antonio Rodriguez, president of the state-run National Institute of Water Resources
 "Cuba's fuel crisis leaves nearly 3 mn people facing daily water shortages")
Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in suspected 'act of terror'
The 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national attacker had come to the authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing propaganda of the Islamic State group
 "Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in suspected 'act of terror'")
US Treasury Secy Bessent confirms steps toward $250 bill featuring Trump
If passed, Wilson's bill would mark an extraordinary recognition for a sitting US leader and comes as Trump has sought to place himself at centre of this year's seminal Independence Day commemorations
 "US Treasury Secy Bessent confirms steps toward $250 bill featuring Trump")
Carney calls for new partnership with US ahead of Trump's decision on FTA
Carney said in a speech at the Economic Club of New York that there should be a 'true partnership' that re-imagines cooperation in specific sectors challenged by global competition
 "Carney calls for new partnership with US ahead of Trump's decision on FTA")
US labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organisations
The two gangs -- First Command of the Capital, or PCC, and Red Command, or CV -- likely have more than 50,000 members combined
 "US labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organisations")
6 more bodies recovered in Washington mill implosion; death toll at 11
It is one of the deadliest US workplace accidents in recent decades
 "6 more bodies recovered in Washington mill implosion; death toll at 11")
UN adds Israeli, Russian forces to blacklist for sexual violence cases
Both Israel and Russia were warned in last year's report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that they could be put on the list
 "UN adds Israeli, Russian forces to blacklist for sexual violence cases")
US, Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, launch nuclear talks
The tentative agreement worked out by the two sides comes at a moment when the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared to be wavering
US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, erodes Americans' spending power
Inflation is also notably above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, which means Fed policymakers may decide to forego any cuts to their key short-term interest rate this year
 "US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, erodes Americans' spending power")
French Open: Djokovic pushed in 4-set win, Rybakina faces surprise defeat
Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.
 "French Open: Djokovic pushed in 4-set win, Rybakina faces surprise defeat")
Kuwait reports missile, drone attack as Iran ceasefire strain escalates
The announcement by Kuwait's military comes as West Asia remains on the edge over the ceasefire and ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington
 "Kuwait reports missile, drone attack as Iran ceasefire strain escalates")
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for UEFA Conference League title
Crystal Palace didn't want to be in the third-tier Conference League and Jean-Philippe Mateta nearly left the club.
 "Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for UEFA Conference League title")
Japan woos visiting Philippine President with arms sales, China in mind
Marcos is the first potential major customer of Japanese arms since Takaichi's government scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports
 "Japan woos visiting Philippine President with arms sales, China in mind")
ICE suicides hit record high as Trump-era deportation crackdown intensifies
Nearly 20% of ICE Custody Deaths Since January 2025 Were Suicides
 "ICE suicides hit record high as Trump-era deportation crackdown intensifies")