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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents over alleged cartel connections just days after Jake Paul fight

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles for deportation to Mexico, where he faces an active arrest warrant for organized crime and arms trafficking linked to cartel activity. The former champion, who lost to Jake Paul on June 28, allegedly made false statements on his U.S. residency application about cartel connections. Chavez, a Mexican … Continue reading Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents over alleged cartel connections just days after Jake Paul fight

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Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies

Dutch and German intelligence agencies say Russia has stepped up its use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including the choking agent chloropicrin, in violation of international law. Evidence suggests thousands of instances of use, with chemicals dropped by drones to flush soldiers from trenches. Russia denies the allegations. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans called the practice “horrible and unacceptable” and urged tougher sanctions. Germany’s … Continue reading Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies

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Archaeology

“Unusually large” 2,000-year-old shoes unearthed at a Roman site in northern England

Archaeologists at the Magna Roman Fort in northern England have uncovered eight unusually large 2,000-year-old shoes, including one nearly 13 inches long (size 49 EU/15 US). Found in a defensive ditch, these large shoes are rare compared to other Roman sites like Vindolanda. Researchers are investigating who might have worn them and why so many oversized shoes appear at Magna, highlighting the diverse people within … Continue reading “Unusually large” 2,000-year-old shoes unearthed at a Roman site in northern England

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Gas station explosion in Rome injures dozens of people

A powerful gas station explosion in southeastern Rome injured at least 25 people, including 10 first responders. The blast, heard across the city early Friday morning, followed a reported gas leak and caused extensive damage, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings and a sports center. While some victims were seriously hurt, no life-threatening conditions were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, possibly linked to a previous … Continue reading Gas station explosion in Rome injures dozens of people

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North Korean man avoids military and landmines to cross border into South Korea

A North Korean man crossed the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone into South Korea on Thursday and was detained by Seoul’s military after a 20-hour operation. He was found near the Military Demarcation Line and safely guided out of the DMZ. Such land-border defections are rare due to heavy fortifications and landmines. South Korean authorities will investigate the incident. No unusual North Korean military activity was … Continue reading North Korean man avoids military and landmines to cross border into South Korea

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Space

Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the ISS

A Russian Progress 92 cargo spacecraft launched today (July 3) atop a Soyuz rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station. The uncrewed freighter is set to dock with the ISS’s Poisk module on Saturday, replacing Progress 90, which recently departed. Progress is one of three cargo vehicles servicing the ISS, alongside Northrop … Continue reading Russia launches Progress 92 cargo ship toward the ISS

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Archaeology

Tools unearthed in China are first evidence of East Asia’s ‘Wood Age’

A new study in Science reveals that early humans in southwest China used wooden tools as far back as 300,000 years ago, marking the first such discovery at a Palaeolithic site in East Asia. Excavations at Gantangqing in Yunnan province uncovered nearly 1,000 wooden artefacts, including 35 clearly shaped tools, mainly digging sticks used to collect plant roots. The site’s waterlogged sediments preserved the tools exceptionally well, … Continue reading Tools unearthed in China are first evidence of East Asia’s ‘Wood Age’

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Space

Astronomers spot an interstellar object zipping through our solar system

Astronomers have discovered an interstellar comet, officially named 3I/ATLAS, making it only the third known object from beyond our solar system to visit. First spotted by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, the comet is moving at nearly 37 miles per second—too fast to be bound by the Sun’s gravity. Analysis confirms it came from outside our solar system, likely traveling for millions of years, CNN … Continue reading Astronomers spot an interstellar object zipping through our solar system

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Technology

Kawasaki and Foxconn build robot nursing assistant to tackle hospital scutwork

Foxconn and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have unveiled “Nurabot,” a robotic nursing assistant based on Kawasaki’s existing Nyokkey design. Equipped with two arms, a storage compartment, and self-driving capability, Nurabot is designed to help nurses transport samples, deliver medicine, and guide patients in hospitals. With Taiwan facing a nurse shortage, the companies aim to ease workloads and plan to begin selling the robot in 2026, The … Continue reading Kawasaki and Foxconn build robot nursing assistant to tackle hospital scutwork

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Business

US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid

U.S. stocks hit fresh record highs Thursday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report signaled a resilient labor market. The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, marking its fourth record in five days, while the Dow and Nasdaq also gained 0.8% and 1%, respectively. Hiring exceeded forecasts, easing recession fears but pushing Treasury yields higher as traders lowered expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut. Gains were broad-based, … Continue reading US stocks set another record and yields leap on signals the US economy is solid

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Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Friday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. trade deals before Trump’s tariff deadline next week. Japan and Australia closed flat, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped nearly 2%. China’s CSI 300 rose slightly, but Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped. In India, markets edged lower. Meanwhile, strong U.S. jobs data lifted the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq to record highs ahead of the … Continue reading Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline

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Business

The US dollar is on track for its worst year in modern history

The US dollar is heading for its worst year in modern history, down over 7% so far, with forecasts of another 10% drop. While a weaker dollar can help US exports, it raises import costs and inflation risks. Despite talk of “de-dollarization” through gold purchases and China’s currency push, no real alternative has emerged to replace the dollar’s global role, Semafor has reported. Historically, major … Continue reading The US dollar is on track for its worst year in modern history

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World News

Oil tycoon linked to ex-KGB spy dies after plunging from luxury apartment in Russia

Russian oil tycoon Andrey Badalov, 62, has died after falling 180ft from a Moscow tower block in what police call an apparent suicide, though investigations continue. He was vice-president of Transneft, Russia’s state oil pipeline giant. His death is the latest in a string of at least a dozen mysterious fatalities among Russian oil and gas executives since 2022, often recorded as suicides but widely … Continue reading Oil tycoon linked to ex-KGB spy dies after plunging from luxury apartment in Russia

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Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call

Russia launched its heaviest airstrikes of the war on Kyiv overnight, hitting nearly every district with 550 drones and 11 missiles, injuring dozens. Ukraine, short on air defences, managed to shoot down only two missiles. The attack came hours after Donald Trump’s unproductive phone call with Vladimir Putin, in which Putin refused to back down. Meanwhile, the US has paused critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, … Continue reading Putin pounds Ukraine with record war blitz moments after Trump call

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Politics

Jeffries stalls Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ for hours after House GOP mutiny breakthrough

The House of Representatives’ progress on Donald Trump’s $3.3 trillion “big, beautiful bill” was halted by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who used a procedural privilege to deliver a marathon speech criticizing the bill’s cuts to social programs and tax breaks for the wealthy. The bill, which includes permanent Trump-era tax cuts, new deductions, defense spending boosts, and stricter work requirements for benefits, advanced in a narrow … Continue reading Jeffries stalls Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ for hours after House GOP mutiny breakthrough

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Politics

President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations

US President Donald Trump will meet with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal from July 9 to 11, in a move seen as part of growing US diplomatic engagement with Africa. The mini-summit is expected to focus on trade and investment, reflecting Trump’s push to boost business ties instead of traditional aid. It follows a US-brokered peace deal between Rwanda and the … Continue reading President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations

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Politics

Von der Leyen’s European Commission faces no-confidence vote

The European Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote next week against the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen. The motion, launched by a right-wing Romanian MEP over transparency concerns about vaccine deal text messages with Pfizer, is unlikely to pass but highlights growing frustration in Brussels. If successful, it would force the entire Commission to resign, the DW has reported. The vote comes … Continue reading Von der Leyen’s European Commission faces no-confidence vote

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Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights

Denmark is urging the EU to fully use its legal tools, including the Article 7 “nuclear option,” to address Hungary’s violations of fundamental EU values. Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre called for continuing hearings on Hungary and suggested restricting EU funds for rule-breakers. She also criticized Hungary’s blockade of Ukraine’s EU membership bid, saying Denmark wants all options on the table to move enlargement … Continue reading Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights

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Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman

Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has been suspended by the Constitutional Court pending an ethics probe over a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen. In the call, she appeared to criticize Thailand’s army and offered to help Hun Sen during a border dispute, sparking outrage and protests. Her coalition partner withdrew support, threatening her hold on power. Despite apologizing and defending her … Continue reading Thailand’s prime minister suspended over leaked phone call with former strongman

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Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder after admitting to brutal stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger, a former criminal justice graduate student, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The attack shocked the small community of Moscow, Idaho, and sparked a nationwide manhunt that ended with Kohberger’s arrest in Pennsylvania. As part of a plea deal, Kohberger will avoid the death penalty but will serve four life sentences without the possibility of … Continue reading Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murder after admitting to brutal stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students

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Flap falls from Delta plane, lands in driveway

A family in Raleigh, North Carolina, found a Delta Air Lines plane’s wing flap in their driveway Wednesday morning. The part had detached from Delta Flight 3247, a Boeing 737-900ER with 109 passengers and six crew, which landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport early that morning despite missing part of its left wing’s trailing edge flap. No injuries or property damage were reported. The flap … Continue reading Flap falls from Delta plane, lands in driveway

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Congressional intern killed in DC shooting

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a 21-year-old congressional intern for Kansas Rep. Ron Estes, was fatally shot Monday night near the Mt. Vernon Square Metro station in Washington, D.C. Police believe he was not the intended target, as multiple suspects fired at a group from a car. Tarpinian-Jachym, a University of Massachusetts Amherst student, died Tuesday despite lifesaving efforts. A woman and a 16-year-old boy were also injured … Continue reading Congressional intern killed in DC shooting

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Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded

Four people were killed and 14 others hospitalized after a drive-by shooting late Wednesday in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, a busy nightlife area. Police said someone fired into a crowd outside a restaurant and lounge that had hosted a rapper’s album release party before fleeing in a vehicle. The victims, aged 21 to 32, included two men and two women who died. At least three … Continue reading Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: Combs won’t be freed before sentencing

Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking but was found guilty on two lesser counts of transporting former girlfriends for prostitution. The verdict is seen as a partial legal victory, as his defense team chose not to call any witnesses before resting the case. Despite the acquittals, the judge denied bail, and Combs will remain in custody … Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: Combs won’t be freed before sentencing

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Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel

French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran since May 2022, have been charged with spying for Israel, conspiracy to overthrow the regime, and “corruption on earth”—all carrying the death penalty. France rejects the charges as baseless. Their families only recently received proof they were alive after Israeli strikes on Tehran’s Evin prison, France 24 has reported. Iran is accused of using detained … Continue reading Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel

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