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The US Supreme Court decided not to allow a lawsuit by Mexico against American gunmakers. Mexico wanted to make these companies responsible for guns that ended up with drug cartels, but the Court unanimously upheld a law that protects gun manufacturers from this kind of legal action.
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The Supreme Court's decision was unanimous, with a 9-0 vote.
The ruling upholds a 2005 law called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which protects gunmakers from certain lawsuits.
Mexico filed the lawsuit in 2021, aiming to hold US gunmakers accountable for illegal guns reaching Mexican cartels.
The lawsuit was originally against eight gun manufacturers, but earlier courts dismissed cases against most of them.
The Supreme Court said Mexico did not provide enough proof that the gunmakers directly supported illegal gun sales to traffickers.
An investigation found between 200,000 and 500,000 US-made guns are trafficked to Mexico yearly.
Nearly half of the guns found at crime scenes in Mexico are of US origin.
This case was the first challenge to the 2005 law heard by the Supreme Court.
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President Trump expressed disappointment with Elon Musk over Musk's criticism of Trump's budget bill. Musk, who previously endorsed Trump, left his government position and has been publicly critical of the bill, accusing it of wasteful spending.
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President Trump said he was surprised and disappointed by Elon Musk's criticisms of his budget bill.
Musk criticized the budget bill for containing wasteful spending, using the term "pork" to describe it.
The budget bill intends to cut taxes and reduce government spending.
The bill passed in the US House but faced opposition from all Democrats and some Republicans.
Musk has denied being upset about subsidy cuts for electric vehicles, which could affect his company, Tesla.
The budget bill could increase the US national debt by $2.4 trillion over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Musk previously supported Trump and contributed $250 million to Trump’s campaign efforts.
Musk left his governmental role after 129 days and was noted for cutting government spending while in office.
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Five people died in an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, including three journalists and a father with his son. The Israeli military stated it targeted a militant operating from the hospital compound. Many organizations, including journalism groups, have urged for greater media access and protection in Gaza.
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Five people were killed in an Israeli strike on al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City.
Among those killed were three journalists and a father accompanying his son to surgery.
The strike injured 30 people, including four hospital staff members.
The Israeli military said it targeted a militant from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group at the hospital.
International media groups have called for better access and safety for journalists in Gaza.
The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate accused Israel of targeting journalists during the strike.
Video showed medics assisting injured people at the scene of the attack.
The Israeli military denies targeting journalists and has not commented further on the strike.
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Donald Trump has announced plans to visit China following a phone call with China's leader, Xi Jinping. During their conversation, which focused on trade issues, both leaders invited each other to visit their respective countries.
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Trump and Xi had their first phone call since Trump started a trade war with China in February.
Trump mentioned he will visit China, and Xi is invited to the White House, though Xi's visit is not officially confirmed.
The call was mainly about trade, and both leaders described the talk as positive.
China reported the call happened following a request from the White House.
A previous trade agreement aimed to lower tariffs but both countries accuse the other of violating it.
The US and China had a truce in May, reducing tariffs and agreeing to a 90-day deadline to reach a full trade deal.
Trump has restricted Chinese access to some US technologies, impacting semiconductor software and student visas.
Xi cautioned the US to handle Taiwan carefully, following comments from US officials about potential conflict over the island.
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A fire damaged about 40 city buses in Philadelphia that were waiting to be disposed of. People were warned to stay away from the smoke, but no injuries occurred.
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A fire broke out affecting around 40 buses in Philadelphia.
The buses were set to be disposed of when the fire happened.
Officials warned the public to avoid the smoke.
The incident did not result in any injuries.
The buses were parked in a lot when the fire started.
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A building in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, containing indigenous art was destroyed by wildfires in Canada. Items lost included traditional clothing like beaded moose-hide jackets, as well as moccasins, birchbark baskets, and antler carvings. The owner expressed sadness over the loss and had been seeking a new home for the artifacts.
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The building was located in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada.
It contained indigenous art, including beaded moose-hide jackets and moccasins.
Birchbark baskets and antler carvings were also lost in the fire.
The wildfires caused the destruction.
The owner shared feelings of loss through a Facebook post.
Prior to the fire, the owner was looking for a permanent home for the artifacts.
The store had been officially closed since December 2023 but opened occasionally.
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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68. He had been receiving treatment in South Africa for an illness that was not made public. Lungu served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021 and had expressed intentions to run for office again, but he was barred by the Constitutional Court.
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Edgar Lungu died at a clinic in Pretoria, South Africa, at age 68.
Lungu served as President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021.
He lost the 2021 election to the current president, Hakainde Hichilema.
The Constitutional Court barred him from running for president again because he had reached the term limit.
His political career began in 2011 when he became a Member of Parliament for the Patriotic Front.
Lungu had roles as Minister of Home Affairs, Defence, and Justice during his political career.
He studied law at the University of Zambia and had a background in military training.
Before politics, he worked in law, banking, and mining industries.
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Eight people were hurt on a Ryanair flight due to bad weather causing strong turbulence. The flight, traveling from Berlin to Milan, had to land in southern Germany. Ryanair apologized and arranged for alternative travel.
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Eight passengers were injured on a Ryanair flight because of severe turbulence.
A two-year-old was bruised, and a woman had a head injury.
The flight diverted to Memmingen Airport in southern Germany due to bad weather.
Three people went to a hospital, while others got treated at the airport.
The flight originally planned to fly from Berlin to Milan.
Local authorities did not approve another flight to Milan that evening.
Ryanair provided alternative transport and a replacement flight the next day.
There were 179 passengers and six crew members on the flight.
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The World Bank has lifted a ban on loans to Uganda that was put in place two years ago after Uganda enacted strict anti-LGBTQ laws. The World Bank says it has new measures to ensure that its funding does not harm or discriminate against LGBTQ people in Uganda.
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The World Bank stopped lending to Uganda two years ago over Uganda's anti-LGBTQ laws.
In 2023, Uganda passed laws that can sentence people to death for certain same-sex acts.
Many LGBTQ people in Uganda have faced violence, eviction, and arrest.
The World Bank believes new measures will help fund projects without harming LGBTQ groups.
The World Bank funds projects in Uganda such as road upgrades and electricity access.
Critics argue the World Bank's funding model can create dependency on loans.
International anger followed Uganda's 2023 anti-LGBTQ law, impacting its economy significantly.
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Nintendo has released its new gaming console, the Switch 2, worldwide. Fans lined up overnight to buy it, as this is the first major console launch from Nintendo in five years, featuring about 25 games including Mario Kart World.
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Nintendo Switch 2 is now available worldwide.
This is Nintendo's first big console release in five years.
Fans queued at stores that opened at midnight to purchase the console.
Switch 2 offers approximately 25 new games.
A key game included with the Switch 2 is Mario Kart World.
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President Donald Trump announced a travel ban mainly affecting countries in Africa and the Middle East. The ban targets 12 countries with full restrictions and seven others with partial restrictions. Reasons given include national security concerns and violations of U.S. visa rules.
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President Trump issued a travel ban effective from Monday, targeting countries in Africa and the Middle East.
Twelve countries face full travel bans, and seven countries face partial restrictions.
The ban is based on national security concerns, highlighting incidents like an attack in Colorado by an Egyptian individual.
Afghanistan is cited for having a terrorist group in control and issues with visa overstays.
Iran is called a state sponsor of terrorism, and it allegedly fails to cooperate on security matters.
Somalia is labeled a "terrorist safe haven" with weak government control.
Libya is mentioned for its "historical terrorist presence."
Haiti has high numbers of migrants in the US, with concerns over criminal networks and visa overstays.
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A BBC team, including British and Iraqi journalists, was detained by Israeli soldiers while filming near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights in Syria. The soldiers pointed weapons at the team, confiscated their equipment, and questioned them for several hours before releasing them.
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The BBC team left Damascus with plans to report near the demilitarized zone in the Golan Heights.
Israeli soldiers detained the team near Quneitra, a city in the buffer zone.
The soldiers surrounded the team, pointed rifles at them, and took their cameras and phones.
The BBC crew was held for several hours while soldiers reviewed their footage.
One journalist was questioned by phone about their activities.
The BBC complained to the Israeli military but has not received a response yet.
The incident occurred after Israel increased its presence in the area in December.
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An Australian woman named Erin Patterson is on trial for allegedly poisoning her relatives with toxic mushrooms during a meal. Prosecutors presented evidence showing photos on her phone that suggest she measured a deadly amount of the mushrooms. Her in-laws and another relative died soon after eating the meal.
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Erin Patterson is accused of using poisonous mushrooms in a dish.
The dish was a beef Wellington, a pastry-wrapped meat dish.
Prosecutors showed photos from Patterson's phone as evidence.
The photos allegedly show the use of kitchen scales to measure the mushrooms.
Three family members of Patterson died shortly after eating the meal.
The deceased include her in-laws Don and Gail Patterson and Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson.
The trial is taking place in Australia.
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Israeli military forces found and identified the bodies of two Israeli Americans, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gadi Haggai, who were killed and taken hostage by gunmen from Gaza. Their bodies were located in southern Gaza and returned to Israel. Currently, 56 hostages are still held by Hamas, with at least 20 believed to be alive.
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Israeli military discovered bodies of two hostages in southern Gaza.
The hostages, Judi and Gadi Haggai, were Israeli American citizens.
Judi was also a Canadian citizen.
The couple was killed during an attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.
The bodies were found in Khan Younis, Gaza, and brought back to Israel for identification.
There are still 56 hostages held by Hamas; at least 20 are thought to be alive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences and emphasized ongoing efforts to recover hostages.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum urged for a ceasefire to secure the release of remaining hostages.
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Erin Patterson, a 50-year-old Australian woman, is accused of using toxic mushrooms to kill three relatives and harm another person in July 2023. Prosecutors claim she measured a deadly amount of mushrooms using kitchen scales. Patterson denies any intention to harm and says it was an accident, insisting she did not know the mushrooms were poisonous.
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Erin Patterson is accused of killing three people and trying to kill another with toxic mushrooms in July 2023.
Photos on her phone allegedly show her weighing mushrooms that prosecutors say were death caps, a type of toxic mushroom.
Patterson's in-laws and another relative died after eating a meal at her home, and a fourth person was hospitalized but recovered.
The trial has involved over 50 prosecution witnesses in nearly six weeks.
Patterson admitted to gathering wild mushrooms in the months before the event but denied intending to pick poisonous ones.
She said she deleted data from her phone after the incident because she feared being blamed.
Prosecutors allege she practiced using poisonous mushrooms in different foods, which she denies, claiming she meant to add more vegetables to her children's meals.
CCTV footage shows her disposing of a food dehydrator, which prosecutors say was used to prepare the toxic meal; she denies this accusation.
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New Zealand's parliament has suspended three Māori MPs for performing a protest haka, a traditional dance, during a session last year. This action followed their opposition to a bill that aimed to change the understanding of the country's founding treaty, which was ultimately rejected by parliament.
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Three Māori MPs were suspended for performing a protest haka in parliament.
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban, while Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were banned for 21 days.
The suspension followed their protest against a bill aiming to redefine New Zealand's founding treaty.
The bill, called the Treaty Principles Bill, was voted down 112 to 11 in April.
The proposed law sought to legally define the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi from 1840.
The haka protest occurred last November, and a video of it went viral.
More than 40,000 people protested against the bill during its first reading.
The Māori Party currently holds six seats in New Zealand’s 123-seat parliament.
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A member of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's staff resigned after accusations of secretly taking photos and audio recordings of women, including sex workers. Michael Forbes, the aide involved, apologized, and the police decided not to prosecute as they felt the case didn't meet legal requirements.
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Michael Forbes was Christopher Luxon's deputy chief press secretary.
A sex worker reported that Forbes' phone recorded audio without consent.
Forbes' phone contained unauthorized photos and videos of women.
Prime Minister Luxon expressed surprise and called for safety for women.
Police received a complaint from a Wellington brothel in July but did not pursue charges.
Forbes acknowledged personal issues and has sought professional help.
Luxon wants a review of how such cases are handled across agencies.
No government officials were aware of previous complaints against Forbes.
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A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi, created by British artist Clare Leighton in 1931, will be auctioned in London next month. This painting is believed to be the only oil portrait for which Gandhi personally sat. It was made during Gandhi's visit to London for a conference discussing India's self-governance.
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An oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, painted in 1931, will be auctioned in London.
The artist, Clare Leighton, painted it while Gandhi was in the UK for a political conference.
The painting is believed to be the only oil portrait Gandhi sat for.
Clare Leighton was introduced to Gandhi by her partner, a British journalist supporting India's independence.
The painting first showcased in 1931 at a London exhibition attended by members of the Indian delegation.
After the artist's death in 1989, the painting remained in her family.
It was allegedly damaged in the US in the 1970s and restored in 1974.
Mahatma Gandhi was a leader for Indian independence and known for non-violent resistance against British rule.
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Donald Trump has paused the entry of foreign students into Harvard University for six months, citing national security reasons. This decision comes amid ongoing legal disagreements between Harvard and the U.S. government over student visas and security concerns.
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Donald Trump announced a six-month suspension on visas for foreign students planning to study or join exchange programs at Harvard.
Trump cited national security concerns, claiming Harvard has ties with foreign countries that could harm U.S. interests.
This is part of a legal conflict between Harvard and the Trump administration over visa policies and foreign student data.
A judge recently stopped the Department of Homeland Security from banning international students at Harvard.
Harvard argued the order infringes on its First Amendment rights and retaliates against the university.
The suspension includes potential revocation of visas for current international students at Harvard.
Harvard hosts nearly 7,000 foreign students, who represent 27% of its student body.
Recent actions follow controversies over universities’ handling of antisemitism and legal challenges regarding student visas.
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Burundi voters are participating in elections for National Assembly and local council seats amid economic challenges and political tension. The CNDD-FDD party, which has been in power for 20 years, continues to face criticism and allegations of intimidation towards opposition supporters during these elections.
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The CNDD-FDD party has governed Burundi for the past 20 years.
Elections are taking place for National Assembly and local council positions.
President Évariste Ndayishimiye's term runs until 2027, so his position is not affected by these elections.
Burundi is facing economic issues like high inflation and fuel shortages.
Opposition parties claim their supporters face harassment from the ruling party's youth league, the Imbonerakure.
Some political analysts are hesitant to comment on the elections due to fear of repercussions.
There are severe shortages of foreign currency, impacting Burundi's economy and imports.
The average Burundian income in 2023 was the lowest in the East African Community at $193.
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