President Donald Trump has expressed strong interest in Greenland, a large island and self-governing territory of Denmark, because of its strategic location above the Arctic Circle. He argues that controlling Greenland is important for U.S. security, especially due to rising international tensions and interest in Arctic resources. Denmark and Greenland’s government have rejected U.S. attempts to acquire the island, emphasizing Greenlanders' right to decide their own future.
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Greenland is the world’s largest island, mostly located above the Arctic Circle.
It is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, a close U.S. ally.
President Trump has suggested the U.S. should control Greenland for security reasons.
Trump previously mentioned military options but later ruled out using force to acquire Greenland.
The U.S. sees Greenland as key to protecting North America from threats by Russia and China.
Denmark and Greenland’s government oppose U.S. efforts to buy or claim the island.
Greenland is rich in mineral resources and is strategically important as Arctic ice melts, opening new shipping routes.
The Arctic region is seeing renewed international competition due to climate change and global security interests.
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BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James attended the wedding of singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce in New York City on July 3. He shared details about the star-filled event, including the large guest list, fun atmosphere, and some behind-the-scenes moments.
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The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2024.
Greg James attended the wedding with his wife, Bella Mackie, who is an author.
About 1,000 guests were invited, including famous people from music, film, and sports.
The event featured unlimited food, multiple cakes, and an open invitation to dance on stage.
James described the atmosphere as lively and mentioned having a strong hangover after the party.
British actor Hugh Grant and his wife were among the guests, as was TV host Graham Norton from the UK.
James brought home small keepsakes from the wedding and wore a suit he had previously worn at a notable event.
The wedding guest list and details were kept very secret until the day of the event.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Turkey to ask for urgent help with short supplies of American-made Patriot missiles. The meeting happens as missile use in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has outpaced production, causing shortages while Russia continues heavy attacks.
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Zelenskyy will meet Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Ukraine needs more Patriot PAC-3 interceptor missiles to defend against Russian attacks.
Usage of these missiles in Ukraine and the Middle East has exceeded current production levels.
Russia has increased missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, causing many civilian deaths.
Zelenskyy called on Europe to build its own missile defense systems due to the shortage.
President Trump said the Ukraine conflict might end soon and described it mainly as a European issue.
Zelenskyy has also asked the U.S. to allow Ukraine to make its own Patriot missiles domestically.
The meeting may affect the sometimes difficult relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy amid ongoing war pressures.
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Summer holiday bookings have increased by 7.1% compared to last year, according to Jet2, a company that flies about 20 million people yearly. The rise follows a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, with many people delaying bookings due to the conflict and recent travel disruptions.
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Jet2’s summer bookings are up 7.1% compared to the same time last year.
The average percentage of seats filled on Jet2 flights has increased by 1.2 percentage points.
People delayed booking holidays due to worries about the Middle East conflict and high jet fuel prices.
Destinations like Turkey, Cyprus, eastern Greek islands, Bulgaria, and parts of North Africa saw the biggest booking increases.
New EU border checks using fingerprinting and facial recognition have caused long delays at European airports.
Airlines advise passengers to arrive earlier than usual due to longer queues at immigration.
The EU will continue the new border checks despite complaints about delays.
UK holiday parks and hotels also report more bookings as many UK travelers choose to stay closer to home.
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A new Australian government report shows that some jobs are more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), especially jobs held by women and people with university degrees. Jobs like telemarketers, accountants, and marketing professionals face higher risks, while jobs requiring hands-on skills, like tradespeople and aged care workers, are less at risk.
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Telemarketers, advertising workers, and accountants are among the jobs most exposed to AI automation.
Women and university-educated workers are more likely to hold jobs at higher risk of AI replacement.
Jobs with lower university qualifications but higher vocational training, such as tradespeople and carers, are least exposed to AI risks.
The Australian government plans to update AI regulation and safety rules soon.
The report shows no major job losses so far and says the overall job market remains stable.
Jobs at higher risk of automation are growing more slowly compared to those less exposed.
Some experts predict AI could eliminate many entry-level white collar jobs in the next 1 to 5 years.
The government will continue tracking AI’s impact on the workforce and support Australians with new skills and training.
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The United States launched over 80 strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. After the strikes, President Donald Trump said the peace agreement (MoU) with Iran is likely over, although talks may continue for now. Iran responded by targeting U.S. assets in nearby countries.
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The U.S. military attacked more than 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems and boats.
The strikes were in retaliation for Iran’s attacks on three commercial oil tankers near Oman.
The tankers attacked were flying flags from the Marshall Islands, Saudi Arabia, and Liberia.
Iran demands ships follow a "safe route" near its coast, which includes restricted waters claimed by Oman.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by attacking U.S. assets in neighboring countries.
One member of the IRGC was killed by what they said was a "drone" attack.
President Trump told reporters he views the peace agreement with Iran as effectively ended, though talks might continue.
The strikes caused global economic effects, including a rise in oil prices and a drop in European stock markets.
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Pakistan is searching for a Boeing 737-400 cargo plane that went missing over the Arabian Sea with five crew members on board. The plane lost contact after reporting a navigation system problem and descended rapidly before contact was lost about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Rescue efforts by the Pakistani navy and other vessels are ongoing, but no wreckage or survivors have been found so far.
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The missing plane was a Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft operated by Pakistan’s K2 Airways.
It took off from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and was headed to Karachi, Pakistan.
Contact with the plane was lost around 9:18 pm local time after a navigation system fault was reported.
Flight data showed the plane dropped and climbed suddenly before entering a near-vertical descent from about 11,140 meters high.
The last known position was about 155 nautical miles (287 kilometers) west of Karachi.
Pakistan’s navy ship, a merchant vessel, and two navy aircraft are involved in the search.
K2 Airways, the operator, has fully cooperated with authorities and is the only plane in their fleet.
This could be Pakistan’s first major civilian air disaster since 2020, when a Pakistan International Airlines plane crashed in Karachi.
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Sacha Baron Cohen has finished filming a new Ali G movie, returning the character to cinemas after 24 years. The movie was shot in places including Oxfordshire and the U.S., but no title or release date has been announced yet.
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The new Ali G movie has completed production with filming in Oxfordshire and the United States.
No official title or release date has been shared.
The project was delayed by writers’ and actors’ strikes in the U.S. in 2023.
Ali G first appeared in 1998 on Channel 4 and had his own show in the early 2000s.
Sacha Baron Cohen had previously retired Ali G and another character, Borat, in 2007, but both have since returned.
The new film was shot secretly and may include real interviews with people who don’t know they are being filmed.
Sacha Baron Cohen is known for other roles in movies like The Trial of the Chicago 7 and TV series like Who Is America?.
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A landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Kerala, India, killed at least three workers near a tunnel project and left five people missing. Rescue teams are searching the area despite ongoing rain, and officials suspect that improper dumping of construction waste contributed to the landslide.
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The landslide happened in Wayanad district, a hilly and forested area in southern Kerala.
At least three workers died and seven others were injured.
Five people remain missing and rescue teams, including sniffer dogs, are searching for them.
Heavy rain is making rescue efforts difficult.
Kerala’s home minister said the landslide was caused by unscientific dumping of earth, not natural causes.
The construction company near the site denies responsibility, saying the landslide started higher up the hill.
An official investigation into the incident has begun.
Experts say climate change is causing more intense and erratic monsoon rains in South Asia.
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Russian forces launched attacks across Ukraine, killing three people including one in Kyiv, where explosions occurred for the second night in a row. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted many of the missiles and drones, but some strikes caused damage to industrial sites and injured civilians.
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Three people were killed in Ukraine from Russian attacks on Wednesday, including one in Kyiv.
Explosions struck Kyiv just after midnight without typical air raid warnings before the attacks.
In Kharkiv, two people died and 20 were injured from overnight strikes.
Russia fired 169 long-range drones and seven missiles; Ukraine shot down or jammed 139 drones and two missiles.
Five ballistic missiles and 20 drones hit targets in 15 locations, causing damage.
Russian Defense Ministry reported strikes on missile component and drone assembly plants in Kyiv.
Ukrainian drone attacks hit industrial sites in Russia, injuring people and damaging oil tankers, but caused no oil spill.
In Zaporizhzhia, a Russian guided bomb injured two elderly people during overnight attacks.
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A new poll from AP-NORC shows that U.S. Jews have strong differences in how they view Israel and the conflict in Gaza. Religious Jews tend to support Israel’s actions more, while secular or culturally Jewish people are more critical and feel less connected to Israel.
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The poll surveyed U.S. Jewish adults about their views on Israel, antisemitism, and personal relations.
About 70% of Jewish adults identify as religious Jews, while 30% identify as atheists, agnostics, or have no religion but still identify culturally or ethnically as Jewish.
Religious Jews mostly support Israel’s military actions in Gaza, with about half saying they are justified.
Around 25% of religious Jews believe Israel committed genocide in Gaza, a claim denied by Israel and the U.S. government.
Among secular or non-religious Jews, about 40% say Israel committed genocide, and fewer than 20% support Israel’s current operations.
Most secular Jews (74%) say they are not emotionally attached to Israel.
The conflict began after a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing about 1,200 people.
Since then, Gaza has suffered heavy casualties, with over 73,000 Palestinians dead according to Hamas-run health authorities.
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Republicans are increasing their campaign spending in key Senate races in states like Ohio and Iowa to keep control of the Senate. Conservative groups aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune plan to spend millions on TV ads and other efforts to support Republican candidates in these states before the midterm elections.
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Republicans are boosting spending in red states where they want to protect Senate seats.
One Nation, a conservative group linked to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is reserving $28 million for TV ads in Ohio and $11 million in Iowa.
These ads will start running in early summer ahead of the November midterm elections.
Ohio and Iowa were thought safe for Republicans but now have competitive races, with Democrats raising much more money.
Republicans plan to spend over $400 million mainly through the Senate Leadership Fund super PAC.
Democrats need to gain four seats to take Senate control and face tough races in states like Maine and New Hampshire.
Republican candidates in Iowa face criticism due to President Trump’s tariff policies and struggling farming economies.
Democrats called the spending increase by Republicans a sign that the GOP Senate majority is vulnerable.
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President Trump announced that the agreement supporting the ceasefire between the US and Iran has ended. He made this statement at the NATO summit in Turkiye after the US conducted a bombing in Iran, despite earlier promising a pause for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral.
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President Trump said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran is over.
The MoU was the basis for a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The US bombed Iran recently, breaking a promise to pause military actions during Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral.
Trump spoke about this at the NATO summit held in Turkiye (Turkey).
He described Iran as "vicious" and "violent" in his remarks.
The announcement signals a change in the US approach to Iran’s conflict status.
The ceasefire arrangement supported by the MoU is no longer in effect.
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A historic fountain in Washington, D.C., fixed under President Donald Trump’s direction, has turned brown shortly after reopening. The fountain had been dry for several years while repairs were made, but its water quality has deteriorated soon after restoration.
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The Cascading Fountain at Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C., had its water off since 2019 for repairs.
In May, the U.S. Department of the Interior released video showing the fountain running again for the first time in seven years.
Within two months, photos and videos on social media showed the fountain’s water had turned brown.
This restoration was part of several high-profile beautification projects made under President Trump’s administration in the capital.
Another project involved a $14 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which also had problems such as algae and peeling.
The National Park Service is responsible for the fountain and pool maintenance.
Newsweek reached out to the Interior Department for comments but had not received a response at the time of reporting.
Social media users have shared critical posts about the fountain’s condition, with thousands of views.
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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over following recent attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory strikes by both sides. This situation raises concerns about a possible return to conflict in the Middle East and its effects on global oil prices and international relations.
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President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over at a NATO summit.
Iran attacked three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military sites near the strait.
Iran then launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Oil prices rose following the escalation, with Brent crude near $76 a barrel.
Trump called Iranian leaders "scum" and "liars" and expressed doubt about the value of talks.
Despite the strong words, Trump said negotiators could still continue talks.
The conflict could either escalate into limited fighting or be used to push towards a new diplomatic deal.
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France has a long-standing debate over the use of air conditioning, especially as Europe faces record-breaking heatwaves. Many people in France worry about the environmental impact and energy use of air conditioners.
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Europe is experiencing record-high temperatures and heatwaves.
Many people in Europe use air conditioners to cool down.
France has debated the use of air conditioning technology for decades.
Concerns in France include environmental damage and high energy consumption.
The debate is part of a larger discussion on how to deal with climate change and energy use in the country.
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President Donald Trump asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to allow U.S. player Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, which normally causes a suspension. FIFA agreed and lifted the suspension, letting Balogun play in the World Cup match against Belgium. This decision caused controversy about political influence over sports rules and the independence of institutions.
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Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, received a red card that usually means missing the next match.
President Trump personally contacted FIFA to request lifting Balogun’s suspension.
FIFA’s President, Gianni Infantino, agreed and allowed Balogun to play against Belgium.
The U.S. lost the match 4-1 despite Balogun playing.
UEFA, the European soccer organization, condemned FIFA’s decision as unfair.
Belgium challenged the ruling, unhappy with the rule change.
The situation highlights concerns that institutions, including sports bodies, may give in to political pressure.
Infantino has a history of close ties with political leaders, including President Trump.
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Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau reportedly gave mixed messages to foreign officials about U.S. support for Maria Corina Machado, an opposition leader in Venezuela who wanted to return to help after an earthquake. This caused confusion within the Trump administration and strained relations with Machado's supporters.
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The official U.S. policy under President Trump was to not help Machado return to Venezuela.
Chris Landau allegedly communicated conflicting messages to at least two countries about supporting Machado's travel.
Machado planned to travel via Curacao, a Dutch island, despite lacking a valid Venezuelan passport.
The Dutch government initially approved Machado’s travel but reversed permission mid-flight after U.S. officials expressed opposition.
Machado’s supporters were unhappy with the U.S. policy and relations with Maduro’s vice president, whom the U.S. had elevated.
Landau is a former ambassador and is suspected of opposing official U.S. policy toward Venezuela and being too close to Machado.
Landau denied misrepresenting U.S. policy, though internal officials believed he acted independently.
The confusion caused arguments within the State Department and disrupted coordination after the deadly June 24 earthquake in Venezuela.
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President Donald Trump visited Turkey and showed support for selling F-35 fighter jets to the country, despite existing US laws blocking the sale due to Turkey’s use of Russian defense systems. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that selling these jets to Turkey could upset the balance of power in the Middle East.
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President Trump visited Turkey on July 7, 2026, marking the first US presidential visit in 11 years.
Trump expressed willingness to sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets and to lift US sanctions on Turkey.
The US sanctions were imposed over Turkey’s 2019 purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems.
Turkey was removed from the F-35 program because of its acquisition of the Russian S-400.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that selling F-35 jets to Turkey would harm Middle East stability.
US law currently prohibits selling F-35 jets to Turkey while it continues to use the S-400 system.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expressed strong concerns about any F-35 sales to Turkey.
President Trump said he has no concerns about Turkey’s possession of the S-400 system and praised the US-Turkey relationship.
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President Donald Trump criticized Spain at a NATO summit, calling it a "terrible partner" and accusing the country of not participating or paying enough. He also threatened to stop all trade between the U.S. and Spain.
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President Trump made these remarks during a NATO meeting in Turkey.
He said Spain does not participate properly in NATO activities.
Trump claimed Spain does not pay its fair share in NATO.
He told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off all trade with Spain.
Trump included stopping visits between the two countries as part of the trade cut-off.
He criticized NATO overall for not supporting the U.S. during the war in Iran.
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