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The Shas party, a key member of Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, has left the government, making Netanyahu's administration a minority in Israel's parliament. This follows a similar move by another ultra-Orthodox party earlier in the week, both over a disagreement about military service.
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The Shas party is no longer part of Netanyahu's governing coalition.
This departure results in Netanyahu leading a minority government.
The departure is due to disagreements over mandatory military service.
Another ultra-Orthodox party also left the coalition earlier this week.
Shas has stated it will not work to dismantle the coalition from outside.
Shas may still support some government laws or proposals.
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou suggested cutting two national holidays, Easter Monday and 8 May, to improve the country's finances. This proposal has received mixed reactions, with opposition from various political groups and concerns about its impact on French workers.
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France has 11 national holidays, similar to countries like Germany and the US.
Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating Easter Monday and 8 May holidays.
The plan aims to increase productivity by having people work two extra days without additional pay.
The suggestion received backlash from different political groups in France.
France's productivity per worker is higher than the UK's, despite having the same number of holidays.
A similar proposal in 2003 resulted in Whit Monday becoming a voluntary working day, raising significant funds for social services.
Historically, Charles de Gaulle removed a holiday in 1959 to save costs, which was later reinstated in 1981.
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Israel conducted airstrikes in the Syrian capital, Damascus, where they targeted areas near the Ministry of Defence and the presidential palace. The attacks coincide with continued conflict in Suwayda, where government forces and Druze groups have been fighting. Other countries, including the US, Turkiye, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Norway, have expressed concerns and condemned the attacks.
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Israel launched airstrikes in Damascus, targeting areas close to the Syrian Defence Ministry and the presidential palace.
The strikes happened after Israel demanded Syria withdraw its forces from the city of Suwayda.
At least one person died and 18 others were injured in these airstrikes, according to Syrian state media.
Fighting continued in Suwayda between government forces and Druze armed groups after a ceasefire collapsed.
The US expressed concern over the rising violence in Syria due to the airstrikes.
Turkiye condemned the strikes, saying they affect efforts to bring peace and stability to Syria.
The Gulf Cooperation Council strongly condemned the attacks, calling them a violation of Syria's sovereignty and a threat to regional stability.
Norway's foreign minister warned that these actions could harm efforts for a peaceful transition in Syria.
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Russia carried out air attacks on four Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 15 people and focusing on energy facilities. These events happened as the U.S. set a deadline for Russia to make peace, with possible sanctions if no progress is made. President Trump has pledged more military support for Ukraine, while Europe considers financial aid to assist Ukraine’s economy.
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Russia launched attacks on four Ukrainian cities, targeting energy infrastructure.
At least 15 people were injured in these attacks.
The U.S. has set a deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal under threat of sanctions.
President Trump promised to send more weapons to Ukraine, including air defense systems.
U.S. and European officials are concerned about Russia capturing more territory before any peace deal.
Tens of thousands of soldiers have died, and over 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the war.
European leaders welcomed U.S. aid but also hope for shared financial responsibility.
The European Union plans to propose 100 billion euros in aid to support Ukraine’s economy.
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Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight in a high-profile boxing match on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, London. They will compete for the heavyweight titles that Usyk holds and the IBF title that Dubois holds.
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The fight will take place on July 19, with the fighters entering the ring at 9:45 PM local time in London.
The location for the fight is Wembley Stadium in London, which can hold up to 96,000 people for boxing matches.
Usyk is the 2012 Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine, known for achieving the first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years.
Daniel Dubois, a boxer from London, has a reputation for defeating prominent fighters and is also known as "Dynamite."
The fight will be available to watch worldwide on DAZN pay-per-view.
The fight's prize money is reported to be $203 million.
Usyk's WBC, WBA, and WBO belts will be on the line along with Dubois' IBF title, making it an undisputed championship fight.
Usyk vacated the IBF title after not defending it against Dubois, the interim champion, in June 2024.
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History Illustrated is a project that uses artificial intelligence to create images that help people understand how today's news connects with past events. This series aims to give viewers a historical perspective on current affairs.
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History Illustrated is a visual series that explains current news by looking at the past.
The series uses artificial intelligence to generate its images.
These AI-created graphics help show how current events link to historical events.
The goal is to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of today's news.
History Illustrated combines technology and history to give context to current issues.
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A lecturer from King's College London, Robert Geist Pinfold, discussed the impact of Israeli attacks on Syria's capital, Damascus. He explained how these attacks could complicate efforts to establish a ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
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Robert Geist Pinfold is a lecturer at King’s College London.
He talked about the Israeli attacks on the Syrian capital, Damascus.
These attacks could make it tougher to have a ceasefire between Israel and Syria.
A ceasefire is an agreement to stop fighting temporarily.
The location of the attacks was Damascus, which is Syria’s capital city.
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President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not reducing interest rates but said he is unlikely to fire him. Trump wants lower rates to cut borrowing costs and boost the economy, but Powell is keeping them steady due to inflation concerns.
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President Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a "knucklehead" for not lowering interest rates.
Trump believes lowering rates would save the government money and help the economy grow.
The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates between 4.25% and 4.5% since December.
Powell maintained the rates because of concerns about inflation, partly due to tariffs imposed by Trump.
Trump denied rumors that he was planning to fire Powell, saying it was "highly unlikely."
Trump suggested Powell might leave only if there was a reason like fraud, relating it to a renovation project.
The discussion occurred during a meeting with Bahrain’s Crown Prince.
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More families across the world are deciding to have fewer children or none at all. This trend is causing a rise in the number of older people compared to younger ones in many countries, which could lead to a decrease in population sizes over time.
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Many families are choosing to have fewer children or none at all.
This trend is happening in various countries, including the United States.
Countries are experiencing populations that are getting older.
An aging population can mean fewer younger people in the workforce.
A decrease in the number of births can eventually lead to a smaller population.
The shift in population dynamics might affect economic growth and social services.
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US Senators decided not to cut funding for the HIV/Aids program called Pepfar, despite plans to reduce government spending. This decision means the program will keep its funding while other areas, like international aid and public broadcasting, are still facing cuts.
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US Senators chose to protect Pepfar funding from planned budget cuts.
There was a proposal to cut $400 million from Pepfar, but it was stopped.
Pepfar is a US-backed program that fights HIV/Aids globally and was started by President George W. Bush.
The decision is part of a larger effort to cut $9 billion in government spending.
The funding plan will return to the House of Representatives for another vote before a deadline.
Both Republican and Democratic senators showed concern about cutting Pepfar.
President Trump expressed support for keeping the Pepfar funding in place, according to a White House official.
Other areas, such as international aid and public broadcasting, are still facing budget cuts.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government faced a setback as the Shas party left his coalition. This move leaves Netanyahu with fewer seats in the parliament, but he still has some time to stabilize his government before political activities resume after the summer.
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The Shas party, an ultra-Orthodox political group, left Netanyahu's coalition over a disagreement about military draft exemptions.
Netanyahu's government now has 50 seats in the 120-seat Israeli parliament.
Shas's departure does not threaten Netanyahu's control immediately, as they might still support some government proposals.
The resignations have a 48-hour period before they officially take effect, allowing time for negotiations.
The issue of military draft exemptions is controversial in Israel, as most Jewish Israelis must serve, but many ultra-Orthodox men are exempt.
Political instability occurs as Israel is in talks with Hamas for a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, which seems unaffected by Shas's decision.
The United Torah Judaism party also left the government over the same military draft issue.
Military service and exemptions have historically been a point of conflict, especially with increased demands during conflicts such as the current Gaza war.
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Moscow is watching how the West, including the United States, delivers weapons to Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has resumed sending military aid to Kyiv and given Russia a deadline to accept a peace deal or face strong sanctions.
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The Kremlin is observing the West's weapon supplies to Ukraine.
President Trump announced the resumption of arms deliveries to Ukraine.
A new call between Trump and Russian President Putin is not planned but could happen quickly.
Trump has set a deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal or face U.S. sanctions.
No ceasefire has been reached despite multiple conversations between Trump and Putin.
Trump plans to send more military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense systems.
Trump advised Ukraine not to target Moscow with the new weapons.
Recent Russian attacks involved drones and missiles, impacting cities in Ukraine and causing power outages.
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The European Union (EU) has prepared tariffs on $84 billion worth of U.S. goods in case trade talks with the United States fail. This preparation follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 30% tariff on European imports starting August 1, aimed at addressing the U.S. trade deficit with the EU.
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The EU is planning tariffs on U.S. goods worth $84 billion.
President Trump announced a 30% tariff on EU imports starting August 1.
The U.S. is trying to reduce its trade deficit of $235.6 billion with the EU.
Trump previously imposed a 25% tariff on European steel and aluminum.
EU talks offered a zero-tariff deal on industrial goods, which Trump rejected.
The EU delayed its own tariffs as a goodwill gesture during trade talks.
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic stated that the new tariffs could critically impact transatlantic trade.
The EU's prepared tariffs cover a variety of U.S. products, including cars and bourbon.
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has opened Mosul's restored airport, which was damaged over ten years ago. The airport is set to be ready for domestic and international flights in about two months.
Key Facts
Mosul's airport was severely damaged during battles against the ISIL group.
The airport will connect Mosul with other cities in Iraq and nearby countries.
It is expected to be ready for both local and international flights soon.
The airport has a new main terminal, a VIP lounge, and an advanced radar system.
ISIL captured Mosul in June 2014, declaring it a "caliphate" and imposing extreme control.
A coalition led by the US defeated ISIL in Iraq by July 2017 and in Syria by March 2019.
The airport aims to handle about 630,000 passengers each year.
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The United Nations reports a sharp increase in child and elderly suffering in Gaza due to ongoing conflict. There is a rise in malnutrition and injuries among children, with severe shortages of food and medical supplies. Aid deliveries have significantly decreased, and accessing food has become dangerous, resulting in fatalities.
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More than 40,000 children are injured in Gaza since the conflict started.
Nearly 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced, with many moving multiple times.
Aid workers report increased child malnutrition and difficulties for elderly people in getting food and care.
One in 10 children screened at UNRWA clinics is malnourished.
A seven-month-old baby reportedly died from malnutrition.
More than 870 Palestinians died while trying to collect aid, including children and elderly.
Before the war, Gaza received about 500 aid trucks per day; now it's under 80.
Injuries in Gaza exceed 139,000 people, with at least 58,479 confirmed deaths.
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President Donald Trump warned that he would place strict tariffs on Russia if no peace deal is made to end the Ukraine war in 50 days. He also announced more U.S. weapon supplies to Ukraine, including advanced defense systems. The Russian government has not responded directly but acknowledged the serious nature of Trump's statements.
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Trump threatened to impose severe tariffs on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached in 50 days.
Trump announced a new agreement to supply Ukraine with weapons, including Patriot air defense missiles.
Trump suggested that NATO would cover the costs for these weapons.
Since the Ukraine war began, over 21,000 sanctions have been applied to Russia by the U.S. and allies.
"Secondary tariffs" could affect countries that buy Russian oil, such as India, China, and Turkiye.
In 2024, Russian oil made up 35% of India's and 19% of China's crude imports.
Russia has not directly responded to Trump's threat, but a Kremlin spokesperson said they are taking the statements seriously.
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During the slow week following the July 4 holiday, Drake's new single, Toby Keith's past hits, and the soundtrack from the Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" stood out on the music charts. Despite fewer new releases, these songs and albums gained popularity on streaming platforms, with "KPop Demon Hunters" making a significant jump in both streaming and chart position.
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Drake released a new single called "What Did I Miss?" that gained significant attention.
The soundtrack for Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" climbed to number two on the charts.
Toby Keith's compilation "35 Biggest Hits" returned to the top 10 due to holiday-themed streaming.
Kesha's album, labeled simply as ., debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Morgan Wallen's album "I'm the Problem" stayed at number one for the eighth week.
The soundtrack for "KPop Demon Hunters" had a 24% increase in streams during the holiday week.
Older albums like Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" also moved up the charts during this period.
Alex Warren's song "Ordinary" remained at the top of the singles chart for the sixth week.
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Britain ended a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to seek approval to fly to the United Kingdom. This change happened after improvements in Pakistan's aviation safety. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing for privatisation, and the government hopes this move will increase the airline's value.
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Britain lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines due to improved aviation safety in Pakistan.
The UK Air Safety Committee made the decision by following an independent safety review process.
The European Union had already lifted a similar ban on PIA earlier this year.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif praised the decision.
The original ban occurred after a PIA crash in Karachi in 2020, which raised safety concerns.
PIA is state-owned and employs 7,000 people; it is preparing for privatisation due to financial struggles.
Pakistan approved four groups to bid for a major stake in PIA, with final bids expected later this year.
The airline has considered UK routes, especially London and Manchester, as some of its most profitable.
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President Donald Trump criticized some of his supporters over their reaction to his administration's handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation. Trump, calling the situation a "Hoax," expressed disappointment with those questioning his stance and said he no longer wants their support.
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President Trump labeled the controversy over Epstein's investigation records as a "Hoax."
Trump expressed frustration with some of his supporters on his Truth Social site.
The Justice Department and FBI confirmed there is no Epstein "client list" and no further files will be released.
Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously hinted that more documents might be made public, raising expectations.
Trump defended Bondi and criticized questioning about the investigation records.
The disagreement highlights a divide between Trump and some of his once-loyal supporters.
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Emma Watson, known for her role in the Harry Potter films, has been banned from driving for six months after speeding. She had nine points on her license before being caught driving 38mph in a 30mph zone. A fine of £1,044 was imposed at a court hearing she did not attend.
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Emma Watson received a six-month driving ban for speeding.
She drove 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford on 31 July last year.
Watson already had nine penalty points on her driving license.
She was fined £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Emma did not attend the brief court hearing.
Watson is currently studying for a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford.
Zoe Wanamaker, another Harry Potter actress, was also fined and banned for six months for speeding on the same day.
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