Trump says these documents prove his false claims of election fraud, according to AP News
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Trump said newly declassified documents prove election fraud during a primetime address, according to AP News. AP’s review found no confirmation, with many redactions, and claims about China and voter rolls not tied to vote manipulation.
Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs related to wildfire smoke
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Donald Trump threatened steeper tariffs on Canada tied to wildfire smoke affecting air quality in North American cities. He blamed Canadian governance, said air quality is dangerous, and cited 896 active blazes, including 200 in Ontario.
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s address on Chinese election interference (video)
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Donald Trump delivered a primetime address Thursday about alleged Chinese interference in US elections. He cited declassified intelligence, revived election security attacks, and the article notes a US assessment found no Beijing changes in 2020.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, health officials say
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An Israeli strike in Gaza killed seven people, health officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted members of the second-biggest militant group and acknowledged claims of harm to uninvolved individuals.
Iran says U.S. strikes expand, hitting bridges and energy targets
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Iran says U.S. strikes expanded for six consecutive days, hitting bridges and energy targets and affecting Iranian infrastructure. The widening strikes and reported infrastructure damage show ongoing conflict impacts, including Iran’s retaliatory attack affecting a Kuwait power and desalination plan.
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.
Germany plans to reduce renewable energy subsidies amid strain on the power grid
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Germany plans to scale back renewable-energy subsidies as surging solar output strains the power grid. A draft law would support new generators from 2027, phase out fixed feed-in tariffs, and target 80% renewables by 2030.
Iran increases a retaliatory attack on Kuwait after the United States escalates tensions
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Iran launched a heavy retaliatory attack on Kuwait after the United States escalated tensions. Kuwait airport suspended flights after the attack. The retaliation followed US strikes, raising concerns of re-escalation. Oil prices rose sharply as the situation intensified.
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
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Andy Burnham will announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling on Monday, BBC reported. Labour’s 2024 manifesto pledged no new licences, while existing licences like Rosebank and Jackdaw were approved in 2022 and 2023.
Smoke from summer fires is common seasonally now
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Wildfire smoke this week is causing dangerously bad air across the Midwest and Northeast in the U.S. and Canada. Air quality alerts were issued in New York, Chicago, Toronto, and other areas, and officials urged people to stay inside.