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• Why is Giorgia Meloni courting Emmanuel Macron?

  02-07-2026 03:01 via article.wn.com
  Emmanuel Macron has lost a friend in Keir Starmer. The French President paid tribute to the outgoing British Prime Minister last week, describing him as a man of ‘dignity, decency and courage’. When one door closes another one opens, and while Starmer was organising the removal vans, Macron was welcoming Giorgia Meloni to the Côte d’Azur. Last week’s Franco-Italian summit was the first of its kind since 2020; Meloni was elected prime minister two years later. For Ma
  
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• World Mismanages 52 Million Tons of Plastic Waste per Year

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): More than 52 million tons of plastic waste remain unmanaged every year around the world and developing countries bear the brunt of the crisis. This is according to a 2024 research article...
  
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• World Cup red cards

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Yaya Sithole, South Africa vs. Mexico, illegal tackle, June 11 ......
  
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• World Cup 2026: Roberto Lopes will relish Lionel Messi duel, says Cape Verde defender

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
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• Why Europe struggles to handle heatwaves?

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Europe is grappling with one of its most severe heatwaves on record. Temperatures have soared above 40 degrees Celsius across several countries, pushing hospitals, emergency services, and public infrastructure to their limits. Despite improved...
  
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• USMNT into World Cup last 16 after beating Bosnia; Controversial red card clouds Balogun's heroics

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The U.S. men's national soccer team charged into the World Cup's round of 16 by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, but suffered a potentially damaging blow when star striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card. ......
  
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• US helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing,

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON — The US military said one US service member was missing and three others were injured after their MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea ​on...
  
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• Trump reports over $2.2 billion in income, crypto earnings draw Democratic scrutiny

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  The filings have triggered...
  
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• Truck driven by juvenile kills 8 monks in northeastern Thailand

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  BANGKOK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- A road accident in Mukdahan province in...
  
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• The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Jane Calvert has spent 25 years...
  
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• Strait of Hormuz traffic gradually accelerates, easing high shipping costs

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  DUBAI — Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began to rebound following weekend tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran while an industry representative said the gradual increase in transit resulted in a noticeable easing of shipping costs.Reports from the maritime tracking firm Kpler said 40 vessels passed through the critical waterway on Monday, while 24 ships transited the strait on Sunday in addition to 39 ships on Saturday.Energy markets have responded in tandem with stabilized pr
  
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• South Korea Japan

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  South Korean protesters stage a rally...
  
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• Security increases as World Cup watch parties bring thousands to downtown San Jose

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Tens of thousands of fans packed San Pedro Square to celebrate at the official Watch Party. The atmosphere was electric, but city leaders were also watching closely after violence broke out following last night’s Mexico watch party. San Pedro Square turned into America’s biggest living room. Thousands of fans packed shoulder-to-shoulder, living—and celebrating—every second of Team...
  
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• Saudi Arabia Arrests 130 in Major Anti-Corruption Crackdown as Nazaha Targets Bribery and Abuse of Office

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Dubai:Saudi Arabia...
  
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• Russian attack kills at least 13, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Russia has launched a large-scale...
  
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• Philippines joins World Bank's upper-middle income economies

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  THE Philippines has officially been reclassified as an upper-middle income economy by the World Bank. In a statement, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said the country’s inclusion to the list marks a major milestone, which reflects the country's sustained economic growth, resilience and years of structural reforms. In its latest income classification released on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the World Bank placed the Philippines in the Upper-Middle Income Country (U
  
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• Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed by Israeli army in Gaza

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  ATLANTA — Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed earlier this week in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army, according to a statement by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA).The PFA said Al-Ashqar was...
  
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• OpenAI's Sam Altman proposes giving Trump administration 5% equity stake: Report

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Sam Altman believes...
  
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• One Tech Tip: Planning a trip this summer? Don't neglect your tech safety checklist

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Summer vacation is a great time to unwind, but don't forget to manage your tech before you go. Experts suggest unplugging nonessential devices to save energy, though the savings might be minimal. Consider keeping your Wi-Fi router on if you ......
  
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• Nurse uttered two horrifying words as she was mauled to death by bear

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  A 65-year-old nurse was enjoying a bike riding trip with her sister and friend when she decided to camp out in her tent - but a 400lb grizzly bear mauled and killed her ......
  
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• New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow.

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage. California's lawmakers are calling on their state to lay out a plan for doing the same thing next year. It's an idea that other states have considered ......
  
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• Midea's German R&D Center boosts air conditioners' popularity in Europe

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  This photo taken on June 30, 2026 shows an interior view of Midea's German R&D Center in Stuttgart, Germany. Located in Stuttgart, Midea's German R&D Center continuously develops and refines products to meet the needs of European households. Its localized innovation has helped its air conditioners gain popularity across the European market. (Xinhua/Zhang Haofu) Engineers work at Midea's German R&D Center in Stuttgart, Germany, June 30, 2026. Located in Stuttgart, Midea's German R&
  
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• Huge shark killed surfer by biting both his legs off as he rested on surf board

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast ......
  
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• Harry Kane pays touching tribute to children after World Cup rescue act: 'My biggest supporters'

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  England hero Harry Kane paid tribute to his ‘biggest supporters’ in a sweet social media post following the win against DR Congo ......
  
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• Gold Price in India Rises Today: Latest Market Data

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Gold prices in India edged higher in today’s trading session, according to data tracked by Bitcoin World. The marginal uptick comes amid a mixed global economic outlook and fluctuating currency markets. Today’s Gold Rate Movement Data from Bitcoin World indicates that the price of 24-carat gold rose by a modest margin in major Indian cities. The increase reflects a combination...
  
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• From AI videos to cowboy hats: How Erling Haaland became the World Cup’s viral star

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Haaland's latest...
  
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• Fosun International Garners Five Awards from Corporate Governance Asia

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  Chen Qiyu and Xu Xiaoliang, Co-CEOs of Fosun International win Asia's Best CEO from Corporate Governance Asia ......
  
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• Donald Trump Praises Qatar’s $400 Million Boeing 747 Gift as ‘Greatest Commercial Plane Ever Built’

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  US President...
  
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• Burkina Faso army repels coordinated attacks by armed groups, says 400 'terrorists' killed

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  BAMAKO — Burkina Faso’s armed forces on Wednesday claimed they repelled coordinated attacks by armed groups on several military positions on June 30, killing more than 400 attackers during counteroffensives supported by airstrikes, the...
  
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• APTOPIX Mideast Wars Gaza 1000 Days Explainer

  02-07-2026 09:40 via article.wn.com
  People visit the site where revellers were killed and kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival near the Kibbutz Reim, southern Israel, Thursday, July 2, 2026, marking the 1000th day of war since the Hamas-led attack on ......
  
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