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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Real Madrid 4-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, and Ousmane Dembele had a goal and an assist, helping PSG advance to the final where they will play Chelsea.
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PSG defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the Club World Cup semifinal.
Fabian Ruiz scored two goals for PSG.
Ousmane Dembele scored a goal and provided an assist.
PSG took a 3-0 lead in just 24 minutes of the match.
Goncalo Ramos added a fourth goal for PSG in the 87th minute.
The match was played at MetLife Stadium with a large crowd of 77,542 on a hot day.
PSG will face Chelsea in the final, aiming to win their first title in this tournament.
Kylian Mbappe, now with Madrid, did not score against his former team, PSG.
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In China's eastern region, an early heatwave caused students to seek cooler places like libraries, supermarkets, and hotels. With dormitories lacking air conditioning, the extreme heat prompted safety concerns, including the death of a dormitory guard, believed to be due to heatstroke.
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China's eastern region is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures over 40°C (104°F).
Students are leaving dormitories without air conditioning to find cooler places, like hotels or supermarkets.
Hotels are expensive for students, so some make makeshift coolers with ice and fans.
The heatwave is part of an early start to the "sanfu season," usually beginning in mid-July.
A dormitory guard at Qingdao University died, with heatstroke suspected, though the cause of death is under investigation.
A student at the same university was hospitalized for heatstroke.
China issued warnings for flash floods due to a typhoon affecting the eastern coast.
Heatwaves have been increasing in intensity and duration in China, with 2024 noted as the warmest year on record.
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Hamas has agreed to release 10 Israeli captives as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Talks, led by Qatar and the United States, face difficulties due to disagreements over aid, Israeli troop withdrawal, and long-term peace guarantees. Meanwhile, hostilities continue, with significant casualties and healthcare challenges in Gaza.
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Hamas plans to release 10 Israeli captives to support ceasefire discussions.
Ceasefire negotiations are taking place in Doha, Qatar, with help from Qatar and the United States.
Key issues in negotiations include aid delivery, Israeli troops leaving Gaza, and ensuring long-term peace.
At least 74 people died in recent attacks, with ongoing hostilities in Gaza.
Gaza's health system struggles with shortages of fuel and medical supplies, affecting hospital operations.
The World Health Organization reports over 600 attacks on Gaza's health facilities in 2023.
Only half of Gaza's general hospitals are partially operational.
US President Donald Trump mentioned a "very good chance" of a ceasefire soon.
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The United States has placed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, a UN official who criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. The sanctions prevent her from traveling to the US and freeze any assets she has in the country, linking her actions with support for the International Criminal Court.
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The US sanctioned Francesca Albanese, a UN Human Rights Council special rapporteur.
The sanctions are linked to Albanese's engagement with the International Criminal Court.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced these sanctions.
Albanese is accused of being unfit for her UN role by Rubio.
The sanctions stop Albanese from traveling to the US and freeze her US assets.
This action is part of a broader US campaign against the International Criminal Court.
The ICC previously issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders over alleged war crimes.
Albanese has criticized Israeli actions and Western government support related to this conflict.
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Millions of workers in India are on strike to protest against new labor laws and the government's privatization policies. These strikes have affected key sectors like banking, transportation, and construction.
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Millions of workers are participating in a strike across India.
The strike impacts sectors including banking, construction, manufacturing, postal services, and public transport.
Trade unions organized the strike to protest new labor laws.
Unions also oppose the government's plans to privatize public services.
Protests are directed against policies perceived to favor big businesses over workers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies are a central issue in these protests.
The term "Modinomics" refers to Modi's economic policies, which are part of the protests.
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South Korea's former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested again due to his attempt to impose martial law last year. A court issued the arrest warrant, citing concerns he might destroy evidence related to the charges against him, which include leading an insurrection and violating the rights of government officials.
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Yoon Suk Yeol, former president of South Korea, was rearrested over a failed martial law attempt.
Yoon was removed from office in April after introducing martial law for six hours in December.
A judge issued an arrest warrant because there were fears Yoon could destroy evidence.
Yoon is charged with leading an insurrection and not inviting some cabinet members to a martial law meeting.
He was previously arrested in January but released two months later when a court overturned his arrest.
A special counsel team presented five charges against Yoon during a court hearing.
Prosecutors claim Yoon ordered military drones over North Korea to provoke a response.
If found guilty, Yoon could face life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Yoon’s actions do not have immunity now that he is no longer president.
South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, was elected after Yoon’s impeachment and aims to strengthen democracy.
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China has expanded its visa-free policy to let citizens from 74 countries visit for up to 30 days without a visa. This change, aimed at boosting tourism and the economy, has led to a significant increase in foreign visitors. The new policy is especially popular in Europe, with travelers now facing fewer hurdles to visit China.
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China now allows visa-free entry for citizens from 74 countries for up to 30 days.
More than 20 million foreigners visited China without a visa in 2024, doubling from the previous year.
In December 2023, China started allowing visa-free entry for several European and Asian countries.
The new visa policy is on a one-year trial basis for about two-thirds of the countries.
European travelers' bookings have significantly increased, making up 15-20% of some travel companies' clients.
The new policy has doubled air, hotel, and travel bookings to China compared to the previous year.
A separate transit policy allows visitors from some countries to enter China for up to 10 days without a visa, provided they leave for a different country.
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Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), has called for the group's fighters to lay down their weapons as part of a peace process with Turkey. This call comes days before a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq, marking a step towards ending decades of conflict. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed optimism about the peace initiative benefiting Turkey and the wider region.
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Abdullah Ocalan is the leader of the Kurdish militant group, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Ocalan has urged PKK fighters to stop using weapons as part of a peace process with Turkey.
A disarmament ceremony is planned in northern Iraq's Kurdish region, where PKK fighters will lay down their arms.
The PKK announced in May that it would dissolve and stop armed conflict.
Ocalan's call is a significant step towards resolving a conflict that started in the 1980s and resulted in many deaths.
Turkish President Erdogan supports the peace process and believes it will positively affect Turkey and neighboring countries.
The disarmament ceremony is seen as historic and will involve PKK fighters destroying their weapons.
Turkey's intelligence chief recently discussed the peace process with Iraqi officials.
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The United States government, led by President Donald Trump, has imposed sanctions on UN expert Francesca Albanese for her reports on Israel's actions in Gaza. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced these penalties, stating that Albanese's actions amount to political and economic warfare against the United States and Israel.
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US President Donald Trump's administration sanctioned UN expert Francesca Albanese.
Francesca Albanese reported on Israel's human rights violations in Gaza.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions.
Rubio accused Albanese of anti-Semitism and of unfair targeting of Israeli officials at the ICC.
Albanese called out European countries for allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use their airspace.
In February, Trump issued an order to sanction ICC officials involved in actions against Israel.
The sanctions freeze US assets and ban travel to the US for Albanese and her family.
Marco Rubio mentioned Albanese's reports on international companies' roles in the Gaza conflict.
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Police in France searched the National Rally party's headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged illegal financing of their political campaigns. The inquiry looks into claims that the party, led by Marine Le Pen, used illegal loans and overbilled for services to increase state funding for its campaigns.
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French police searched the National Rally party offices on Wednesday.
The search is part of a probe into allegations of illegal funding for the party's campaigns.
The inquiry focuses on Marine Le Pen's 2022 presidential campaign and other electoral activities.
Investigators are looking into possible illegal loans and overbilling to boost campaign funding.
No charges have been filed against anyone in this case yet.
The National Rally is France's largest single party in the lower house of parliament.
The investigation includes the examination of documents from various party campaigns.
Marine Le Pen was previously convicted of embezzlement and is barred from seeking public office for five years.
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The new Republican-backed law introduces a $50 billion fund called the Rural Health Transformation Program to help improve healthcare in rural areas. This effort comes alongside significant Medicaid cuts, projected to cause about 12 million people to lose health insurance, particularly impacting rural communities that greatly rely on Medicaid.
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The Rural Health Transformation Program is a $50 billion fund aimed at improving healthcare in rural areas.
The program was introduced as part of a larger bill that cuts Medicaid by nearly $1 trillion.
Approximately 12 million people may lose health insurance in the next decade due to these Medicaid cuts.
The Medicaid cuts are expected to disproportionately affect rural residents who often rely more on Medicaid.
Nearly half of rural hospitals are not profitable, putting them at risk of closure.
A report estimated that rural areas could lose over $155 billion in Medicaid funding over ten years.
The new fund only covers less than a third of the expected losses from Medicaid cuts.
Experts have noted that the program’s goals are broad and it remains unclear how the funds will be distributed.
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On Wednesday, President Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on Brazil, accusing the country of targeting former President Bolsonaro. Former President Biden's White House doctor did not respond to questions from Republican lawmakers. A European human rights court reported that Russia has violated international law in Ukraine for over ten years.
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President Trump announced new 50 percent tariffs on Brazil.
Trump accused Brazil of targeting its former President Bolsonaro, calling it a "witch hunt."
Former President Biden's White House doctor refused to answer questions from Republican lawmakers.
A European human rights court identified Russia as committing major international law violations in Ukraine.
These violations by Russia are reported to have occurred for more than a decade.
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Yemen's Houthis attacked a cargo ship named Eternity C in the Red Sea, causing it to sink. Six crew members were rescued, while at least three others died. The attack is part of a broader pattern of assaults by the Houthis on ships in the region.
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The Eternity C was a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated ship with 25 crew members on board.
It was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades, causing severe damage and propulsion loss.
The Houthis claimed they attacked the ship because it was heading to Israel and took some crew to a "safe location."
The US embassy reported that many surviving crew members were taken by the Houthis.
Most of the ship's crew were from the Philippines, and one Russian crew member was severely wounded.
This attack was the second in a week by the Houthis on a Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated ship.
Since November 2023, the Houthis have targeted around 70 merchant vessels in the region.
An international response, including the EU’s Operation Aspides, is ongoing to address these attacks.
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A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol, accusing him of trying to impose martial law. The court decided this because there is concern that Yoon might destroy evidence related to various charges against him.
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A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
Yoon is accused of trying to impose martial law on December 3.
He was removed from office in April by the Constitutional Court for overstepping his authority.
Parliament impeached Yoon in December, requiring court approval to complete the process.
Yoon faced previous arrest in January but was released in March after the arrest was overturned.
The court believes Yoon might destroy evidence if not arrested.
He is accused of abusing power and falsifying documents.
South Korea elected Yoon's liberal rival, Lee Jae Myung, who initiated investigations into Yoon’s actions.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump are working together on a plan to free Israeli hostages and stop Hamas' control in Gaza. Both leaders agree that they want a deal but will not accept one that does not meet their security needs.
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
They are collaborating to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Their goal is also to end Hamas' control in the region of Gaza.
Both leaders agree they want a deal but are not willing to settle for just any agreement.
Netanyahu met with U.S. Senate leaders and President Trump in Washington, D.C.
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Wildfires in Hatay province, Turkiye, have caused fear and displacement, reminiscent of previous earthquakes that struck the area. Residents are struggling with fire damage that has killed at least three people and displaced over 50,000, adding to the ongoing recovery from past natural disasters.
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Wildfires in Hatay, a province in southeastern Turkiye, have killed at least three people.
Over 50,000 people have been displaced due to the fires.
The area was previously devastated by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in February 2023.
That earthquake destroyed or damaged many buildings and left over 53,000 people dead in Turkiye.
Nearly half a million people remain displaced from the earthquake, according to humanitarian groups.
Fires have damaged properties but spared some homes; personal belongings and animals have been lost.
The fires may have been started by human activity, including suspected arson, combined with hot, dry weather.
Local residents have tried to protect their homes using makeshift methods due to delays in emergency responses.
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Russia is attempting to expand its military efforts in Ukraine by opening a third attack front in the east but is facing strong resistance from Ukrainian forces. Despite gaining some territory, progress is slow, and the fighting continues to be intense, particularly in the eastern regions of Sumy, Pokrovsk, and Kostyantynivka.
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Russia has opened a third front in eastern Ukraine with increased attacks.
Russian forces have gained around 556 square kilometers of territory recently.
Russia aims to cut Ukraine's supply routes in the east and create a buffer zone.
Russian troops are encountering strong resistance, slowing their advance.
The attacks are focused on the Sumy region, Pokrovsk, and Kostyantynivka.
Russia uses small infantry groups instead of large troop movements to avoid detection.
Russian operations seek to thin out Ukrainian defenses along a long front line.
Heavy casualties are reported for Russian forces, with Ukraine claiming high daily losses.
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Alphabet-owned YouTube told over 24 critics of the Pakistani government that it might block their channels after a court order. The court wants these channels blocked for allegedly sharing content against the state. The affected channels include those of the main opposition party, its leader Imran Khan, and several journalists.
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YouTube notified more than 24 critics of the Pakistani government about possible channel blockages.
The court order, dated June 24, targets channels for being "anti-state."
Channels at risk include those of the main opposition party and its leader, Imran Khan.
A report from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency criticized these channels for provocative content.
Digital rights campaigners argue that blocking these channels could harm free speech in Pakistan.
YouTube informed creators that their channels could be blocked if they don't follow court orders.
Pakistan's State Minister for Interior said content creators could face criminal charges.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan expressed concern about the court's decision, saying it unfairly mixes dissent with crime.
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The White House briefly stopped but then restarted sending weapons to Ukraine. President Trump mentioned he might also send more Patriot missile systems to help Ukraine against Russian attacks.
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The White House paused supplying weapons to Ukraine but later resumed it.
President Trump considered sending more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine.
Ukraine is facing attacks from Russian drones and missiles.
The Patriot missile system helps defend against aerial threats like drones and missiles.
The decision aims to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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In Gaza, two respected doctors, Dr. Marwan al-Sultan and Dr. Musa Hamdan Khafaja, were killed along with members of their families in Israeli bombings, despite seeking refuge in designated "safe" areas. These incidents highlight the ongoing loss of medical personnel in the region, with numerous healthcare providers being killed or detained, affecting Gaza's medical capacity.
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Dr. Marwan al-Sultan was killed on July 2 along with four family members by a bomb targeting their shelter in Gaza.
Dr. Musa Hamdan Khafaja was killed on July 4 with his wife and three children in a similar attack in another "safe zone."
These killings are part of a larger pattern, with at least 1,580 medical personnel killed since October 2023.
On average, five medical personnel are reportedly killed by Israeli forces every two days.
Notable medical professionals in Gaza have been targeted, including former university deans and department heads.
The World Health Organization reports 734 attacks on medical facilities since the start of the war.
Dr. Adnan al-Bursh and Dr. Iyad al-Rantisi, among others, died under alleged torture in detention.
Medical infrastructure is heavily damaged, affecting healthcare delivery in Gaza.
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