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3 people still missing from July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100
The reduction in the number of people on the missing list came as the search for victims entered its third week
 "3 people still missing from July 4 floods in Texas, down from nearly 100")
Crowds call for Trump's intervention to bring back hostages from Gaza
Protesters displayed banners urging Trump to strike another 'big, beautiful deal'
 "Crowds call for Trump's intervention to bring back hostages from Gaza")
Ukraine proposes truce talks with Russia after negotiations stalled in June
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday that Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov had made an offer for a meeting with Russian negotiators for next week
 "Ukraine proposes truce talks with Russia after negotiations stalled in June")
Tourist boat capsizes during thunderstorm in Vietnam; 34 dead; 8 missing
Rescue workers saved 11 people, and recovered the dead near the site of the capsizing, VNExpress newspaper said. Twenty-three people remain missing
 "Tourist boat capsizes during thunderstorm in Vietnam; 34 dead; 8 missing")
US Environmental Protection Agency to scrap its scientific research arm
The decision comes after a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to slash the federal work force and dismantle agencies
 "US Environmental Protection Agency to scrap its scientific research arm")
What are zero-mileage used cars & why is China planning to ban their sale?
China plans to ban resale of cars within six months of registration to curb the growing sale of zero-mileage used cars, which distort sales data, affect buyers, and allow misuse of subsidies
 "What are zero-mileage used cars & why is China planning to ban their sale?")
Car ploughs into LA's East Hollywood crowd, over 30 injured; probe underway
At least three were in critical condition after being injured along Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood
 "Car ploughs into LA's East Hollywood crowd, over 30 injured; probe underway")
China's industrial sectors at risk as Trump tariffs exceed profit margins
The findings underscore the economic risks that tariffs pose to the world's second largest economy at a time when domestic consumption remains sluggish
 "China's industrial sectors at risk as Trump tariffs exceed profit margins")
South Korea's ousted President Yoon indicted on additional criminal charges
After declaring martial law, Yoon deployed troops and police to the opposition-led Assembly, but lawmakers managed to convene and vote it down, forcing his Cabinet to revoke the emergency decree
 "South Korea's ousted President Yoon indicted on additional criminal charges")
At least 13 held, including journalists, in Cincinnati immigration protest
Among the charges filed against those arrested were rioting, failing to disperse, obstructing emergency responders, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct
 "At least 13 held, including journalists, in Cincinnati immigration protest")
China defends growth model, eyes consumption as key economic driver
China's latest GDP data shows exports boosted Q2 growth, with a $586 billion trade surplus in H1, partly driven by exporters rushing shipments over tariff concerns
 "China defends growth model, eyes consumption as key economic driver")
Zelenskyy's cabinet overhaul brings in allies who can deal with Trump
That agreement, which gave Trump a win in an otherwise fruitless effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine, came together after weeks of grinding negotiations
G7 to counter China's economic sway, rare earth dominance, says Klingbeil
Beyond economic resilience, the G7 faces broader strategic concerns over its declining influence in the Global South, as China and Russia strengthen ties in regions like Africa
 "G7 to counter China's economic sway, rare earth dominance, says Klingbeil")
US justice dept asks court to unseal grand jury records in Epstein case
Justice Department lawyers made the requests Friday to two judges in Manhattan, where prosecutors handled separate criminal cases against Epstein and his former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell
 "US justice dept asks court to unseal grand jury records in Epstein case")
CERN discovery could hint at why universe is made of matter, not antimatter
Cosmological models say the Big Bang produced equal matter and antimatter, which destroy each other on contact-so it's a mystery why the universe isn't just energy left from that annihilation
 "CERN discovery could hint at why universe is made of matter, not antimatter")
Passenger tries to open exit midair, forces emergency landing in Iowa
The disturbance happened shortly after the SkyWest flight departed from Omaha, Nebraska, around 5.30 pm
 "Passenger tries to open exit midair, forces emergency landing in Iowa")
Trump signs first US law on stablecoins, hails it a 'financial revolution'
US President Donald Trump has signed the first federal stablecoin law, calling it a major leap for US crypto leadership; measure sets strict rules for dollar backing and boosts dollar's global reserve
 "Trump signs first US law on stablecoins, hails it a 'financial revolution'")
Jack Dorsey's Block to join S&P 500 index, replacing Hess after merger
The changes will go into effect prior to the start of trading on July 23, according to a press release from S&P Dow Jones Indices
 "Jack Dorsey's Block to join S&P 500 index, replacing Hess after merger")
Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch for $10 bn over Epstein article
The suit alleges that the WSJ article falsely linked Trump to Epstein and included fabricated evidence, causing damage to his reputation
 "Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Murdoch for $10 bn over Epstein article")
Iraq confirms drone attack 'findings' without naming who targeted its bases
The attacks on several military bases, including some housing US troops, damaged radar systems at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, and at Imam Ali Base in Dhi Qar province
 "Iraq confirms drone attack 'findings' without naming who targeted its bases")