What a Times reporter saw in Iran and takeaways from Trump’s speech on election security
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The Times reports a reporter’s observations in Iran and also summarizes takeaways from Trump’s election security speech. It links events reported from Iran with U.S. themes about election security and includes additional election-security coverage.
‘I’m sorry but I’m unable to speak’: hero of India’s Cockroach party weakens on 19th day of hunger strike
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On day 18, Sonam Wangchuk said, “I’m sorry, but I’m unable to speak,” reporting extreme weakness during his hunger strike. Doctors said he lost nearly 9kg and developed electrolyte imbalance; on day 19, an Indian court ordered close health monitoring.
U.S. stock futures are lower as a chip selloff affects markets
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U.S. stock futures fell after a chip selloff rocked markets. The decline is pushing Nasdaq losses deeper and driving broad drops across AI and related technology sectors.
US attacks southern Iran, as Tehran hits Gulf countries
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The United States carried out a sixth night of major attacks on Iran, completing the wave at 01:40 GMT. Iran reports 38 deaths and more than 400 injuries since June 22, including strikes on at least six bridges and a railway station.
Trump alleges a conspiracy to commit and cover up election fraud involving voter files
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Trump alleged a conspiracy to commit and cover up election fraud involving voter files, citing Chinese targeting and claimed withholding of intelligence. He used a Thursday prime-time address and said the White House will release evidence starting during the 2020 election cycle, naming 220 million voter files.
Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and says it will impose reciprocal tariffs, according to AP News
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Brazil called new U.S. 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports unjust and said it will impose reciprocal tariffs on U.S. products. The tariffs affect about 18% of exports, about $7.4 billion, and Brazil is weighing Congress’s 2025 retaliation law.
Burnham to pledge a new direction for the UK when he becomes the new Labour leader
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Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader Friday at a special conference in central London. He will replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday and pledges an “unashamedly Labour” programme for utilities control, growth, and community power.
White House teleprompter operator placed on leave after betting on Trump speeches
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A White House teleprompter operator was placed on unpaid leave after online prediction market wagers tied to President Donald Trump’s remarks. The wagers were flagged to federal regulators based on his online activity, and authorities reviewed the conduct after reporting.
Chip stocks fall as investors question AI assumptions
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Chip stocks fell as part of a broader tech selloff led by chip shares. Investors questioned AI assumptions behind current tech valuations, with a new Chinese startup model cited as a key factor.
Jury finds that a baby died of natural causes despite a nurse’s error in checking a medical tube
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Hong Kong Coroner’s Court ruled that baby Angel Yu Pui-fei died of natural causes despite a nurse’s error checking a medical tube. The court found a medicine-delivering tube valve stayed closed for 30 minutes in June 2023, and it urged reporting mechanisms for initial incidents.