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Wednesday 8 July
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China tests a sub-launched missile in the Pacific Ocean

Axios·●●●●4 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·8 Jul
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China tested a sub-launched missile in the Pacific Ocean. The test indicates ongoing missile development by China.

US stock futures fell after Trump said the Iran ceasefire is over

Bloomberg·●●●●4 sources·🇺🇸 🇭🇰·8 Jul
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US stock futures fell after Trump said the Iran ceasefire is over. The comments raised concerns for market sentiment, but no further details were provided in the given story.

Apple plans to spend $30 billion on a Broadcom chips deal that will expand a Colorado factory

Reuters·●●●●4 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸·8 Jul
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Apple plans to spend $30 billion on a Broadcom chips deal that will expand a Colorado factory. The deal supports additional chip production capacity tied to Apple’s sourcing plans.

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Fed survey finds inflation expectations rising

The Wall Street Journal·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·7 Jul
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A Fed survey found inflation expectations are rising. The finding suggests households and businesses anticipate higher prices ahead.

Le Pen says she will run for the French presidency next year despite a court-ordered monitor

NPR·●●2 sources·🇺🇸·8 Jul
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Marine Le Pen says she will run for the French presidency next year despite a court-ordered monitor. The announcement keeps her candidacy in focus while she remains subject to a court-ordered monitoring arrangement.

U.S. strikes Iran and reimposes sanctions after tanker attacks

The New York Times·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·7 Jul
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The U.S. struck Iran and reimposed sanctions after attacks on a tanker. The actions escalate tensions and affect trade and enforcement related to Iran’s sanctioned status.

French court allows Le Pen to pursue a presidential run while she wears an ankle tag

South China Morning Post·●●2 sources·🇭🇰 🇺🇸·7 Jul
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A French court allowed Marine Le Pen to continue a presidential bid while wearing an ankle tag. The ruling lets her remain a candidate despite conditions tied to the legal case referenced in reports.

Marine Le Pen announces her presidential candidacy amid marine warfare

The Economist·1 source·🇬🇧·8 Jul
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Marine Le Pen announced her presidential candidacy. The Economist reports the announcement as a notable political development.

Nature Climate Change reports extreme heat that scorches leaves

Nature·1 source·🇬🇧·8 Jul
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Nature Climate Change reports extreme heat that scorches leaves. The report indicates extreme heat affects vegetation.

Discovery of a 2,500-year-old tomb of a “warrior prince” with chariot and helmet on Italy's Adriatic coast

Live Science·1 source·🇺🇸·7 Jul
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Workers discovered a 2,500-year-old tomb of a “warrior prince” on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The burial includes a chariot and helmet, offering evidence about ancient elite practices.

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