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The former NATO chief George Robertson criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s military spending plan, saying it is too little and too late. He warned that the plan has lowered confidence in the defence industry and among NATO allies, as global threats have grown sooner than expected.
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George Robertson led the UK government’s recent defence review and now says the new defence investment plan (Dip) is insufficient and delayed.
The Dip was published after nearly a year’s delay and after the defence secretary John Healey resigned suddenly.
Robertson explained that the security threat to the UK has increased and come faster than anticipated, but the plan does not match this reality.
Defence companies may struggle financially because the government’s plan offers less certainty and support than expected.
Starmer is attending a NATO summit in Ankara, where he may face criticism for the UK’s low defence spending compared to countries like Germany and Poland.
Military leaders have requested £28 billion more funding beyond the initial plan; the Treasury agreed to £15 billion extra, but nearly £5 billion is still unallocated.
Other NATO countries are explicitly setting targets to spend 3.5% or more of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, while the UK plan lacks a clear deadline for this.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged all members to present clear plans to meet spending goals, and President Trump expects urgent action to increase defence budgets.
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The European Union has decided not to pause the new fingerprint and facial recognition border controls, despite problems at about 20 locations causing long waits. The system, which tracks non-EU travelers entering and leaving the Schengen area, started last October and aims to improve security and border management.
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New border controls require non-EU passengers to register fingerprints and facial images when entering the Schengen area.
These biometric checks verify travelers each time they leave and re-enter the Schengen zone.
Airports and airlines asked to suspend the controls due to delays and chaos in popular summer holiday spots like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Belgium.
The EU says a partial suspension is not possible because it would cause problems with travelers being wrongly recorded as overstaying.
Only 20 out of 1,500 border crossing points report significant difficulties with long queues.
Some airports have improved wait times by adding extra staff and border agency workers.
The system has logged 110 million journeys and stopped about 44,500 people from entering illegally since its start.
A separate EU travel authorization system, like the US ESTA, has been delayed.
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Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, will make a statement about his future in public life. This comes after reports that he did not declare financial help from an ally who was once convicted of fraud in the United States, and he is already under investigation for not declaring a large gift from a billionaire donor.
Key Facts
Nigel Farage leads the Reform UK political party.
He will speak publicly about his future at 14:00 BST.
Farage did not declare support from George Cottrell, who was jailed in the US for wire fraud in 2017.
This support included paying for Farage’s security staff and social media workers.
Farage used a property rented by Cottrell near Buckingham Palace.
Farage is under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from billionaire donor Christopher Harborne.
Harborne, based in Thailand, has donated £15 million to Reform UK since early 2023.
Farage says he followed parliamentary rules and did not have to declare these benefits.
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A strong El Niño weather pattern is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to become one of the most intense events on record. This could cause significant changes in weather across the United States through late 2026 and 2027, including increased storms, rainfall, and warmer temperatures in some areas.
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El Niño is a natural climate cycle that happens every 2 to 7 years, caused by warmer ocean waters in the tropical Pacific.
Current forecasts from NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization show El Niño conditions are already present and expected to strengthen quickly.
Ocean temperatures and heat under the surface in the central and eastern Pacific are much higher than usual, supporting the strong El Niño forecast.
NOAA’s climate model ran 30 simulations, all showing a peak El Niño event among the strongest in the last 100 years.
The World Meteorological Organization expects sea-surface temperatures to rise above 2 degrees Celsius in key areas, signaling a rare "super" El Niño.
In the U.S., this could bring more rain to California and the southern states, increase flood risks, and cause more storms on the East Coast during fall and winter.
Northern U.S. regions may experience warmer-than-normal winter weather.
The El Niño event may also influence hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
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A Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that injured a wealthy Ukrainian man and his family has been found dead in Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities say she was shot in the head, and two men, including a current defense official, have been arrested and are suspected of killing her.
Key Facts
Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, was wanted for placing a bomb in a Monaco apartment building on June 29.
The bomb injured three people, two seriously, including a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and his family.
Berezovska was believed to have disguised herself as a man during the attack.
She returned to Ukraine on July 1 after the attack and contacted family and two men linked to the assassination.
Two men, one a current Ukrainian Ministry of Defense intelligence officer and another a former law enforcement officer, were arrested for her murder.
The intelligence officer confessed to killing Berezovska with the help of the other suspect.
Police found a basement resembling a torture chamber in the former officer’s home.
Interpol had issued a red notice to find Berezovska after the attack and before her death.
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A NATO summit is taking place in Turkiye where President Donald Trump is urging NATO member countries to increase their spending on defense. The article also discusses how NATO has evolved since Trump became president.
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The NATO summit is happening in Turkiye.
President Donald Trump is asking NATO members to spend more money on their military defense.
NATO is a group of countries that work together on security and defense.
The article explains changes in NATO since Trump’s election as president.
Defense spending has been a key topic at the summit.
President Trump emphasizes fair contributions from all member states.
The summit aims to strengthen cooperation among NATO countries.
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Counting calories is a common way to manage weight, but it does not always explain weight loss accurately. The quality of food and how the body processes calories are very important factors in losing weight.
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Weight loss is often seen as eating fewer calories than the body burns.
Calories measure the energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in food.
Not all calories are used by the body equally; different foods affect organs and metabolism differently.
Food labels show calories the body can use, but measurements by burning the food can show different calorie counts.
Factors like food digestion, cooking, processing, and individual genetics affect how calories are used.
Calorie counts on labels can vary due to rounding and other factors by up to 20%.
Experts say diet quality might be more important than just counting calories.
Lawsuits have challenged the accuracy of calorie counts on some food products, but the differences come from how calories are measured.
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Ukraine’s Security Service found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, a Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a bombing in Monaco. A Ukrainian military intelligence officer confessed to killing her without orders from his superiors.
Key Facts
Anastasiia Berezovska was wanted by Monaco authorities related to a bombing targeting Vadym Yermolaiev, a Ukrainian businessman.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) announced they found her dead.
A Ukrainian military intelligence officer admitted to killing Berezovska with help from a former law enforcement officer.
The officer said he acted alone and did not inform his commanders.
The bombing took place in Monaco, a wealthy city known for its royal family and Formula 1 race.
Monaco’s Prince Albert II called the bombing “an odious act.”
Monaco’s public services increased security after the attack.
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Rahm Emanuel, a Democratic leader and potential presidential candidate, will criticize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a speech in Tel Aviv. He argues that the U.S.-Israel relationship must change because current policies and support are not working well.
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Rahm Emanuel plans to speak at Tel Aviv University this week.
He will say the U.S.-Israel relationship is "at a crossroads" and needs significant changes.
Emanuel will propose sanctions against Israelis who attack Palestinian civilians and companies supporting illegal settlements.
He wants to stop U.S. subsidies for Israel’s defense budget, suggesting Israel should buy American arms under the same rules as other allies.
About 58% of Democrats believe the U.S. is too supportive of Israel, up from 45% earlier this year.
Roughly half of Democrats think Israel committed genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza war, a claim denied by Israel and the U.S. government.
Emanuel will blame Netanyahu for driving Israel into a "dead end" by ignoring American concerns.
It is unusual for an American with presidential ambitions to publicly criticize a foreign leader in that country’s capital.
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Prince Harry is in the UK as a court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), is about to be decided. The case involves claims that the publisher used illegal methods to get information for articles about Harry between 2001 and 2013.
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The court ruling is expected around 2 pm BST (9 am EDT).
Prince Harry claims 14 Daily Mail articles were based on unlawfully gathered information.
The alleged illegal methods include voicemail hacking, phone tapping, and tricking people for information.
ANL denies any wrongdoing and is defending itself in court.
Other public figures, like Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, are also involved in related legal cases against ANL.
Prince Harry arrived in London alone; his wife Meghan and children stayed in the US due to security concerns.
Harry hoped to stay briefly at Buckingham Palace but was told he could not.
The visit includes charity events, such as promoting the Invictus Games.
Harry’s relationship with his father, King Charles, remains complicated, with no confirmed meeting scheduled.
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A woman suspected of bombing a building in Monaco, injuring a Ukraine-born businessman and his family, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities arrested two men connected to the case, including a military intelligence officer, and said the suspects had used cryptocurrency payments.
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A woman named Anastasiia Berezovska was suspected of a bombing in Monaco that seriously injured Vadym Iermolaiev, a businessman originally from Ukraine.
Berezovska was found dead from a gunshot wound near Kyiv.
Two men were arrested in Ukraine, one from the military intelligence agency (HUR) and one a former police officer.
Berezovska received cryptocurrency payments from the two arrested men.
Monaco issued an Interpol red notice to locate and arrest Berezovska.
The bombing involved placing an explosive device in the apartment building’s entrance of the victims.
Authorities found a "torture chamber" with weapons during searches linked to the suspects.
The businessman hurt in the bombing was part of a group of wealthy Ukrainians living in Monaco, known as the “Monaco battalion.”
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Streamer Kai Cenat announced students for his Streamer University program during a live broadcast but had to clarify a misunderstanding after viewers thought he included DreamDoll Brii, a social media influencer who was recently killed in a shooting. Brianna Johnson, known online as DreamDoll Brii, died in a drive-by shooting in Miramar, Florida, and police are still looking for suspects.
Key Facts
Brianna Johnson, known as DreamDoll Brii, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Miramar, Florida.
Two men with her were seriously injured in the shooting.
The incident happened early on a Sunday morning, July 4 weekend.
Police responded after a ShotSpotter alert, which detects gunfire sounds.
Kai Cenat announced students accepted to Streamer University in a livestream, including one named Dreamdoll.
Viewers confused the accepted student Dreamdoll with the slain influencer DreamDoll Brii.
Cenat clarified during the stream that these were two different people.
Miramar police are investigating the shooting and seeking tips from the public.
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A Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb that wounded a businessman in Monaco was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities say they have arrested a military intelligence officer who admitted to killing her with another suspect.
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The woman was suspected of placing a parcel bomb targeting a wealthy Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco.
Her body was found near Kyiv, Ukraine, late Monday night.
Ukraine's prosecutor general's office confirmed she was shot dead.
An employee of Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) was detained and admitted to killing her along with another suspect.
The woman was identified as Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, and was wanted by Interpol for attempted murder and explosives charges.
The suspected businessman, Vadym Yermolaiev, and his family were wounded in the attack.
Yermolaiev holds Cypriot nationality and has been under Ukrainian sanctions for business in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Two suspects, including a military intelligence officer and a former law enforcement official, have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
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Two bombs exploded near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his visit to Damascus, Syria. The French government confirmed that President Macron was safe and had left the hotel by the time of the blasts.
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Two bomb explosions occurred in Damascus, Syria.
The explosions happened close to President Macron’s hotel.
President Macron was in Syria for an official visit.
The French Élysée palace said Macron was unharmed.
Macron’s motorcade left the hotel before the explosions.
The visit is seen as important for rebuilding relations between France and Syria.
Security concerns remain high in Damascus due to ongoing challenges.
The blasts may have been intended to disrupt Macron’s visit.
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Elon Musk played a key role in cutting funding to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), especially its programs related to Ebola detection and response. Experts say these cuts have hurt global health efforts and contributed to the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Musk helped dismantle USAID last year through a government efficiency project called Doge.
The cuts affected programs for global health, nutrition, and education worldwide.
Experts link these cuts to poorer Ebola outbreak detection and response in the DRC.
A study in The Lancet estimated millions of deaths could occur if USAID were abolished.
Musk disputes evidence of harm, denies deaths caused by the cuts, and has threatened legal action against critics.
Health experts say public health uses rigorous data, similar to Musk’s rocket science methods, and confirm the risks of the cuts.
Some deaths due to these funding cuts are already happening, according to former USAID officials.
Congress could still act to save USAID, which is legally required to exist.
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Prince Harry is waiting for a court decision in his lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday. The case involves claims that the publisher used illegal methods to get private information about him and others over many years.
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The lawsuit was filed in 2022 and is being heard in the UK High Court in 2026.
Prince Harry accuses the publisher of hacking voicemails, tapping phones, and getting private information unlawfully.
The unlawful methods allegedly included accessing private flight records of his ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
Associated Newspapers Limited denies these claims and says there is no proof of illegal activity.
Harry’s case is one of seven similar lawsuits against the publisher by public figures.
This lawsuit is the last major media-related case brought by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Harry and Meghan started suing various British media outlets between 2019 and 2022 to challenge press behavior.
Harry has described changing the UK media landscape as his "life’s work," motivated partly by these legal battles.
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Germany is facing tough economic times with many job cuts in industries and services. As a result, more young people from Generation Z are joining the German military, the Bundeswehr, not always as a first choice, but often as a backup plan.
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Germany is experiencing an economic recession with many job losses in industry and service sectors.
The Bundeswehr has become one of the most attractive employers for young Germans.
In January 2026 alone, applications to join the Bundeswehr rose by 23%.
Many young people see military service as a fallback option, not as their main career choice.
The increase in military recruitment reflects broader economic challenges in Germany.
The Bundeswehr is strengthening its forces amid these economic difficulties.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria, becoming the first European Union leader to do so since rebels ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. The visit aims to explore ways to rebuild Syria, but security problems remain, highlighted by explosions near Macron’s hotel in Damascus.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since the rebel takeover.
The visit focuses on starting Syria’s recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Syria’s rehabilitation could attract investors and improve international ties.
Two unexplained explosions occurred near Macron’s hotel during his visit.
The security situation in Syria remains fragile and poses challenges.
Both Macron and Syrian officials hope to improve relations and stability.
The visit is seen as a significant step toward engaging with Syria’s future.
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A Google official told a government inquiry that a YouTube video falsely claiming a Sydney massacre survivor was an actor with fake blood met the platform’s rules and would stay online. The video targeted survivor Arsen Ostrovsky, who was injured in the antisemitic attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event in Sydney.
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The video falsely said Arsen Ostrovsky was a "crisis actor" using fake blood makeup.
The Sydney attack happened in December and involved two gunmen killing 15 people.
Google Australia manager Rachel Lord testified that the video was reviewed at senior levels before deciding it could stay on YouTube.
The video also called the massacre a "false flag operation" and described Ostrovsky as an intelligence agent.
Police say the shooters were inspired by the Islamic State group.
Ostrovsky has faced online hate, abuse, and AI-generated misinformation since the attack.
The inquiry criticized YouTube’s hate speech rules as insufficient in this case.
YouTube said it aims to provide high-quality information about the tragedy to users.
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A man in Perth is critically injured after a robot vacuum cleaner exploded and caused a fire in his home. The fire started in the kitchen and injured him and another woman; the man is receiving treatment for severe burns covering much of his body.
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The incident happened on July 2 in Brabham, a suburb in Perth’s north-east.
Lachie Perrem, in his 20s, was seriously burned and remains in critical condition at Fiona Stanley hospital.
The fire caused by a robot vacuum cleaner is the first recorded case of its kind; past fires involved standard vacuum cleaners.
It is unclear if the fire was due to an electrical fault or the lithium-ion battery in the vacuum.
Four firetrucks responded, and the fire was put out after more than two hours.
Perrem’s fiancee and housemates lost their home because of the fire.
Perrem runs a social media project promoting mental health and has paused it during his recovery.
A GoFundMe has raised over $26,000 to help cover medical and living expenses for Perrem and his household.
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