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Europe

France Banning Under-15s from Social Media from 2027

France has become the first European country to pass a law banning under-15s from social media, set to take full effect in January 2027, according to BBC.

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Medicine

Health worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

A UK humanitarian worker is being monitored for Ebola in a London hospital after recently working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

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Europe

Seven Britons Among Those Killed in Spain Wildfires

Seven Britons were among those killed in the deadly wildfires in southern Spain, authorities have confirmed, according to local media and Agence France Presse (AFP).

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紛争・安全保障

英国議員ウィッドカム氏殺害：テロ関連で再逮捕

英国の元政治家アニー・ウィッドカム氏（78）の殺害は「狙った攻撃」だったと、反テロ対策警察が述べた。

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Asia Pacific

Singapore Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay $356,000 in Defamation Case

A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg and one of its reporters to pay S$460,000 to two ministers who had sued them for defamation over an article referencing their property transactions, according to the BBC.

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Africa

De Beers Halts Work at South Africa’s Venetia Mine

Diamond giant De Beers is halting production at its flagship Venetia mine in South Africa for two years, according to BBC.

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Europe

France vs Spain Semifinal Set for 14 July 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain is set for 21:00 CEST on July 14, with the match to be broadcast in free-to-air television. France, led by Kylian Mbappé and an unbeaten record, faces Spain, who advanced with a five-match winning streak.

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Conflicts & Security

UK Politician Ann Widdecombe’s Murder Was Targeted Attack, Police Say

The murder of veteran British politician Ann Widdecombe was a targeted attack, counterterrorism police said on Tuesday, according to reports. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Devon last week.

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Climate Change

How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?

Heatwaves in England and Wales have become increasingly deadly due to climate change, with the UK government warning that heat-related deaths could exceed 10,000 in an average year by 2050 if no action is taken, according to The Guardian and The Ecologist.

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Leaders

Hungary Parliament Votes to Remove President Amid Political Shift

Hungary's parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking a significant shift following the April election that ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Argentina Vets Urge Focus on Football Ahead of England Semifinal

A federation of Argentinian war veterans has called on supporters to focus on football rather than sovereignty claims ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England, according to Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

How US commerce secretary’s Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

A British whistleblower has revealed evidence suggesting U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had undisclosed business ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Australian police have released previously unseen photographs from their investigation into the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio, according to the BBC.

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Europe

Erling Haaland Subbed Out in Norway vs. England World Cup Match

Erling Haaland was substituted out of Norway's World Cup match against England in extra time, as the underdog Norwegians trailed 2-1. The decision drew attention as Haaland had 21 touches and two shots in the quarterfinal appearance.

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Staatschefs

Keir Starmer: ‘Ich verlasse die größte Aufgabe’

Der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer gab am Montag sein Amt als Labour-Chef ab, nachdem Andy Burnham eine Herausforderung gestartet hatte, meldete Al Jazeera.

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