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U.S.–Iran fighting expands as American military deaths rise

Fresh U.S. strikes hit Iranian military sites as Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, while the Pentagon confirmed additional American service-member deaths tied to attacks in Iraq and Jordan.

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Hamas says it accepted disarmament deal; Israel has yet to respond

Hamas says it accepted a U.S.-announced framework for disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, but Israel has not formally responded and major implementation disputes remain.

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Spain deploys military after mass crossing into Ceuta

Spain’s Interior Ministry estimates about 50,000 people entered Ceuta from Morocco, while the city’s president put the figure at 60,000. Officials say 37,500 had returned voluntarily as the reported death toll rose to 57.

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China ends land search after Chongqing landslide toll rises to 51

Local authorities said 51 people have been confirmed dead and 10 remain missing after the July landslide in southwest China. Search teams ended land operations while other recovery work continued.

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Russian strike wave reaches Poland as Ukraine reports civilian deaths

NATO says a Russian cruise missile crossed into Poland during the overnight barrage, and Ukrainian officials raised the preliminary civilian toll to at least 10 dead and more than 50 injured.

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Ukraine reports strikes on two major Russian oil refineries

Ukraine said long-range drones hit refineries in Ryazan and Yaroslavl, extending a campaign aimed at Russia’s energy revenue and military supply chain. Damage claims remain contested.

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EU expands firefighting support as France and Spain battle historic wildfires

European authorities said more than 300,000 people had been displaced as aircraft and crews reinforced national responders in France and Spain.

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WHO publishes seven-part policy package to reduce drowning deaths

The PROTECT package gives governments practical guidance on barriers, supervision, swimming skills, rescue, transport safety and disaster preparedness.

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APEC ministers adopt regional priorities for connectivity and responsible AI

The Chengdu Statement calls for affordable digital access, AI skills, stronger defenses against online scams and support for secure open-source development across the Asia-Pacific.

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United States and Jordan sign new reciprocal-trade agreement

The agreement supplements the countries' existing free-trade pact and adds provisions covering tariffs, digital trade, labor, customs and economic security.

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Andy Burnham becomes Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade

The former Greater Manchester mayor took office after replacing Keir Starmer as Labour leader, promising a decade-long plan focused on political stability and economic growth.

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Children stand in shallow water as smoke rises near the Strait of Hormuz
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U.S.–Iran fighting expands as American military deaths rise

Fresh U.S. strikes hit Iranian military sites as Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, while the Pentagon confirmed additional American service-member deaths tied to attacks in Iraq and Jordan.

By Genuine Update News Desk
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U.S. asks foreign governments to refocus counterterrorism work on far-left violence

Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened officials from more than 60 countries, opening a new international push that critics say rests on a disputed assessment of the threat.

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ICE vehicle-stop policy shifts again after Trump rejects the pause

President Trump publicly opposed the suspension of most ICE vehicle stops, and field offices were told the tactic remains available, leaving the earlier restriction effectively reversed but still poorly documented.

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