Firefighters work to contain wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live
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Gironde’s wildfire burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes, with 220,000 evacuated in France and 60,000 in Spain. Degraded air quality threatens millions, while returning heat could hinder firefighting efforts in both countries.
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order targeting mail-in voting after lower courts blocked it. The order would create citizenship lists, track ballot envelopes with bar codes, and potentially withhold federal funding, while judges cited state authority.
Pride terror attack affects Berlin locals.
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Saturday's attack on Berlin Pride attendees shook locals, and the suspect had previously attempted to join Islamic State. Chancellor Merz questioned Germany's terrorism surveillance laws, while authorities pledged to review security measures for public events.
Saudi Arabia Blames Iran-Backed Militias for Attack on Oil Facilities
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Saudi Arabia accused Iran-backed militias of attacking oil facilities, while Yemen’s Houthis claimed involvement in targeting energy infrastructure. The incident highlights cross-border tensions involving Yemen-based groups and Iran, alongside concerns about regional security and energy infrastructure.
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
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The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting while France criticized Washington's human rights voting. The dispute followed the US vote against extending Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief.
France prepares for fourth major heatwave as crews tackle Bordeaux blaze - Reuters
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France is preparing for a fourth major heatwave while crews tackle a blaze near Bordeaux. Persistent heat is straining energy networks and public health services, highlighting climate-related extreme weather risks.
Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN.
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Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking United Nations assistance. The incident highlights Malaysian authorities' treatment of Rohingya individuals seeking international support.
Anthropic’s Amodei Rejects Open Model Ban but Calls for Testing
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposed broad bans on open-weight AI while supporting testing and oversight. The debate pits innovation against regulation after a Chinese model challenged US technology leadership.
UN's renewable-powered AI goal faces physical constraints
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The UN Secretary-General called for all data centers to use renewable energy by 2030. The IEA expects renewables to exceed one-third of supply, while fossil fuel use rises with AI demand.
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii - AP News
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Category 4 Hurricane Genevieve moved northwest in the East Pacific, while Fausto weakened to a 65 mph tropical storm near Hawaii. Genevieve’s swells are causing life-threatening surf and rip currents along southwestern Mexico and Baja California.