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Brazil set to host Brics Summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump's ire

Pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are expected to be handled with caution during the summit

Texas floods leave 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescue efforts continue

Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered

July Fourth sees shootings in US cities, fireworks death in Massachusetts

Mass shootings were reported in other cities, including Philadelphia and Chicago and Brockton, Mass., where six people were hospitalised following an early morning fight on Saturday

At least 27 dead in Texas floods, over 20 children missing from summer camp

At least 10 inches of rain poured down overnight in central Kerr County, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River and leading to desperate pleas for information about the missing

Joyful Parisians take first legal plunge into Seine in over 100 years

Every swimmer wore a bright yellow lifebuoy tied around their waist, part of strict safety measures enforced by a dozen lifeguards in high-visibility vests

Russia launches largest missile, drone barrage since war in Ukraine began

The seven-hour bombardment of Kyiv caused severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught

'Positive' response given to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, says Hamas

Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war, now nearly 21 months old

Air traffic controllers' strike disrupts travel to, from, and over France

Despite the preventive cancellations, the authority warned in a statement that disruptions and long delays are to be expected at all French airports

China sets anti-dumping tariffs on European brandy amid trade row

The announcement came during a European visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi aimed at ironing out trade differences. Wang was set to visit Paris after stops in Brussels and Berlin.

UN reports 613 deaths near Gaza aid points run by US-backed group

Speaking to reporters at a regular briefing, Shamdasani said the figures covered the period from May 27 through June 27, and there have been further incidents since then

Russia hits Kyiv in biggest drone, missile attack since Ukraine war began

Russia launched 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight, the country's air force said. The majority were Shahed drones, while Russia used 11 missiles in the attack

Democrats see Trump's big bill as key to comeback. But it won't be easy

For many Democratic leaders, the tax break and spending cut package adopted by Trump's Republican allies in Congress Thursday represents the key to the Democratic Party's resurgence

Rural hospitals in US brace for financial hits, closure under Medicaid cuts

More than 300 hospitals could be at risk for closure under the Republican bill, according to an analysis by the Cecil G. Sheps Centre, which tracks rural hospital closures

US expands militarised zones to 1/3 of southern border, stirs controversy

The Army has posted thousands of the warnings in New Mexico and western Texas, declaring a restricted area by authority of the commander

Trump to celebrate 250 years of independence with UFC fight at White House

A White House spokesperson said they had no details to share beyond the president's announcement

Rescuers intensify search for 30 people missing after ferry sinks near Bali

The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in East Java late Wednesday for a trip of about 5 kilometres to Bali's Gilimanuk port

China shows signs of tackling price wars taking toll on its EV industry

China's industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in what is the world's largest auto market

US SC clears way for deportation of several immigrants to South Sudan

The majority halted an order that had allowed immigrants to challenge any removals to countries outside their homeland where they could be in danger

MAGA backers hail Trump for Ukraine arms pause after rebuke of Iran strikes

Bombing nuclear sites in Iran had some hardcore supporters of the Make America Great Again movement openly questioning whether Trump was betraying his vow to keep America out of stupid wars

US recalls top diplomat in Colombia as tensions with President Petro rise

Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded in kind, recalling Colombia's ambassador to Washington for consultation