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Trump declares end of memorandum with Iran, calls leaders dirty players.

President Donald Trump said he does not see how negotiations for a peace agreement with Iran can continue. Asked whether the talks were coming to an end, he said he would allow our wonderful negotiators to keep talking if they want to, but added: I don’t see how that happens.

7 Jul

EU Explores Automatic Speed Limiting in New Cars.

The European Commission is exploring the possibility of equipping new cars with technology that automatically limits engine power when speed limits are exceeded. The plans are in an exploratory phase and aim to assess the need for adjustments to safety rules.

7 Jul

NATO's 36 summit begins in Ankara with focus on defense spending and Ukraine.

NATO heads of state and government are gathering in Ankara for a two-day summit. Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that concrete plans are expected to achieve 5% of GDP for defense.

7 Jul

Explosions Rock Damascus During Macron's Visit; French President Unharmed.

Explosions were heard near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. Paris confirmed Macron is unharmed and continuing his visit, while Syrian officials reported 18 wounded.

7 Jul

G. Singer Lauren Bennett Dies at 37

It is with the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Lauren, the group wrote on their Instagram page. Born in Meopham, Kent, UK, Bennett took part in local talent competitions and sang in pubs and bars before joining the reality show The X Factor.

7 Jul

Trump: New White House Ballroom Is Bulletproof, Drone-Proof, and Missile-Proof.

The new ballroom at the White House will be able to withstand virtually any form of attack while still preserving its aesthetic appearance, U.S. President Donald Trump said, according to DPA.

7 Jul

At least 19 killed in Sri Lanka prison riot, worst in five years.

Clashes between drug gangs at a Sri Lankan prison killed at least 19 people, including four guards, and wounded over 100 in the worst prison riot in more than five years. The unrest broke out Sunday evening at Negombo prison and continued Monday.

7 Jul

Trump Accounts Launch with Historic Joint NYSE-Nasdaq Bell Ringing at Oval Office.

President Trump presided over a joint opening bell ceremony at the Oval Office, marking the launch of Trump Accounts. The accounts include a $1,000 pilot deposit for children born between 2025 and 2028.

7 Jul

A timeline of Marine Le Pen's political career and the rise of the French far right.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the 2027 presidential election.

7 Jul

Macron becomes first Western European leader to visit Syria since Assad's overthrow.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday, the first Western European head of state to visit since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. He was greeted at Damascus airport by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani.

6 Jul

U.S. Startup Develops New Aircraft That Could Compete with Boeing and Airbus.

In a spacious hangar in the Mojave Desert, California, startup Jet Zero is building a full-scale demonstrator of a blended-wing-body aircraft that could reduce fuel consumption by up to 50%.

6 Jul

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, as Xbox unit downsizes and plans to spin off four gaming studios.

Microsoft is cutting jobs in its commercial business and its Xbox gaming group, where revenue has been shrinking.

6 Jul

Strongest Geomagnetic Storm Since January Hits Earth

Earth experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm since January, caused by an X1.1 solar flare. A new, more powerful X1.3 flare disrupted radio communications over North America but is not expected to affect Earth.

6 Jul

Turkey's military service buyout price hits record 472 653 liras.

The price to buy out compulsory military service in Turkey has reached a record 472 653 liras (8827 euros) after a 13,52% indexation in July. The amount is indexed twice a year according to inflation, and approved candidates serve only 28 days.

6 Jul

Indian IT firms face muted Q1 as AI, weak spending weigh.

India's top IT companies are expected to report a subdued April-June quarter due to AI-driven pricing pressure, weak client spending, and geopolitical turmoil. Revenue growth in constant-currency terms is forecast at just 2.8%.

6 Jul

Sky to Buy ITV for £1.6 Billion, Creating UK Broadcasting Champion.

Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6 billion, creating a British champion to compete with global streaming platforms. The deal, announced Monday, will face regulatory scrutiny and combines ITV's free-to-air channels with Sky's pay-TV business.