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‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect
Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.

Iran holds funeral for Revolutionary Guard members reportedly killed in US
Residents gathered in the northwestern Iranian for the funeral of IRGC members killed in what Iran says was a US strike.

Southern Lebanese towns near Beaufort Castle hit by Israeli strikes
IDF said it used 700 tonnes of explosives to destroy parts of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.

Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34
The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.

After OpenAI disclosure, Anthropic says Claude also hacked outside systems
The incidents have heightened concerns about AI agents, software products designed to perform tasks autonomously.

Israeli blockades seal off village in the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera visited the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances

India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests
The new legislation comes after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms and forcing minister's resignation

Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump
One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.

Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain
US president’s Board of Peace hails ‘critical step’, but responses of Israeli and Hamas officials suggest disagreements remain Middle East crisis – live updates What is Trump’s Board of Peace and who is involved? Donald…

India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.

Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis
Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen Middle East crisis live – latest updates Saudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and…