Trump’s Overture to North Korea Strains Alliance With South Korea
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Trump proposed curtailing military exercises with South Korea, calling them hostile to North Korea. The move aims to ease tensions with North Korea but strains the longstanding U.S.–South Korea alliance.
Kushner meets with Netanyahu to discuss Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas - AP News
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Kushner met Netanyahu after a two-hour Hamas meeting in Egypt, as Israel rejected a 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza truce road map. Hamas says it accepts the road map while demanding disarmament, and regional powers condemned Israel’s rejection during ceasefire talks.
At least 6 dead after Ukraine launches aerial attack on Russia
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Ukraine launched one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Russia, killing at least six people. The strike marks a major escalation and raises questions about Russian public sentiment as the war continues.
Photos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lake
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Tonle Sap children face rising fuel costs for school boat travel, while Sou Sreynich started school late over safety concerns. Higher prices threaten attendance and education funding as families depend on fishing and pepper work to cover costs.
Far-right Ben-Gvir urges Israel to kill 30 to 40 every night in Gaza.
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Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged killing 30 to 40 people nightly in Gaza during a podcast with former hostage Rom Braslavski. His remarks broaden calls for targeted assassinations, Palestinian emigration and Israeli control of Gaza amid far-right rhetoric before elections.
US commander says mental health is a priority aboard USS Lincoln.
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A US commander said mental health is a valid concern aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its long deployment. Crew welfare affects leadership and operations amid complaints and reports about carrier conditions in the Iran war context.
NATO Jets Down Suspected Russian Drone Over Romania
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NATO jets intercepted and downed a suspected Russian drone over Romania, with officials attributing the incursion to Moscow. The incident marks a rare attribution of aggression to Russia and raises concerns about the Ukraine war spilling into Europe.
Humans speak less each year, which has negative effects even for people who dislike casual conversation.
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A study of 2,197 people found daily spoken words declined by 338 annually from 2005 to 2019. Experts say reduced social interaction can harm the brain, health, and mood, including among people who dislike casual conversation.
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
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UK regulator ORR granted Virgin access for up to 20 daily return services linking London, Dover and the Channel Tunnel from October 2030. Virgin’s planned services would challenge Eurostar’s monopoly under an agreement running until 31 December 2040.
The Democratic establishment's lack of ideas
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Third Way launched a $15 million campaign to counter democratic socialists after a string of socialist wins. The effort highlights Democrats’ debate over party direction, as establishment critics oppose progressives without a clear positive agenda.