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Black rain falls on Moscow after nearly 200 Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery; US Defense Secretary Hegseth renews NATO criticism and orders review of American forces in Europe; VP Vance says economic chokehold on Iran remains until behavior changes; Harry and Meghan plan first UK family visit in four years; Norwegian hitman trial ends in hung jury.
Trump signs 14-point Iran agreement at Versailles G7 dinner with $300bn reconstruction plan; Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow since invasion began; Russian frigate fires warning shots at British yacht in Channel; Ecuador gang leader killed in flower-bouquet airport ambush; Japan defense minister says military buildup critical to prevent war.
VP Vance confirms full Iran deal text expected this week, Strait of Hormuz reopening Friday; B-52 bomber crash in California kills 8 crew members; Japan raises interest rates to highest level in three decades; Australia investigates Gaza flotilla assault claims; Gavin Newsom alleges DOJ targeting his family.
Trump confirms Iran peace deal signed with Strait of Hormuz reopening Friday; G7 summit convenes in France amid protests and Iran focus; Russian missiles kill 11 in Kyiv and damage historic cathedral; Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter collision; UK social media ban for under-16s takes effect.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz reopens Friday under Iran peace deal; MSF rocked by Sudan sex-for-food abuse scandal; US musician Oliver Tree among 6 dead in Brazil helicopter collision; China detains underground church leaders.
Trump announces Iran peace deal is signed; US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff in California; Swiss voters reject population cap; Norwegian princess son convicted of rape; G7 summit opens amid deep divisions.
Trump announces signed Iran deal ending Middle East hostilities; Russian missiles set Kyiv cathedral ablaze; Google battles businesses manipulating AI search results; UK social media ban for under-16s takes effect; MSF rocked by Sudan refugee abuse scandal.
A possible US-Iran agreement, Beirut strike, UK-Japan investment pact, Swiss vote, and US measles concerns shape global headlines.
Supabase doubled its valuation to around $10B as AI-assisted app builders push developers toward instant Postgres backends.
Zhipu AI releases GLM 5.2 as a major open-source model; US Census Bureau bans statistical noise infusion; Germany and Japan move to rebuild militaries 80 years after WWII.
Trump claims Sunday signing for US-Iran agreement as Tehran pushes back; Swiss reject population cap; Russian families turn to AI to resurrect fallen soldiers.