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July 4, 2025 1:07 PM July 4, 2025 1:07 PM

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Early summer heatwave sweeps Europe, claims 8 lives

An intense early summer heatwave sweeping across Europe has claimed at least eight lives and forced health authorities to issue widespread alerts. The soaring temperatures have also disrupted energy operations, prompting nuclear power plants in Switzerland and France to reduce output or shut down co...

July 4, 2025 10:25 AM July 4, 2025 10:25 AM

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Russia becomes 1st country to recognise Taliban govt of Afghanistan

Russia said yesterday that it had accepted the credentials of a new ambassador of Afghanistan, making it the first nation to recognise the Taliban government of the country. In a statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Moscow saw good prospects to develop ties and would continue to support Kabu...

July 4, 2025 8:55 AM July 4, 2025 8:55 AM

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Russian President Putin, US counterpart Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the campaign against Ukraine will continue till all the objectives are achieved. Putin said this during a phone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, yesterday.   Briefing reporters after an hour-long phone conversation between the tw...

July 4, 2025 8:40 AM July 4, 2025 8:40 AM

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US supreme court clears way for deportations of 8 men to South Sudan

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to deport the eight men who have been held for weeks at an American military base in Djibouti to war-torn South Sudan. Most of the men are from countries including Vietnam, South Korea, Mexico, Laos, Cuba and Myanmar. Just one is from South S...

July 3, 2025 5:42 PM July 3, 2025 5:42 PM

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4 killed, 14 injured in mass shooting at rapper’s album party in Chicago

In the US, four people were killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting late last night in Chicago’s River North neighbourhood. Media reports said, at least three victims remain in critical condition. The shooting occurred outside a restaurant and lounge that was hosting an album release party f...

July 3, 2025 3:01 PM July 3, 2025 3:01 PM

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Ferry Sinks in rough seas off Bali; 4 dead, dozens missing as search continues

In Indonesia, at least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali late last night. The vessel, which was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members, was en route to Bali from the port of Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java island when it went down in roug...