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France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help., France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help. Wildfires are ravaging many parts of western and southern Europe, with France and Spain among the hardest hit. The World Health OrganizationContinue Reading

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The ISF, to be staffed by ‘friendly countries’, will operate in areas outside of Israel’s military control., The ISF, to be staffed by ‘friendly countries’, will operate in areas of the Palestinian enclave that are outside Israel’s military control. Israel’s government has approved the entry of the International Stabilization ForceContinue Reading

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analysis The embattled Democratic National Committee leader is undermining the party’s midterm — and 2028 — prospects Published July 26, 2026 3:36PM (EDT) Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin should acknowledge the view of the party’s base on Israel ((Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) When you’re allegedly throwing phones atContinue Reading

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It’s July, and Advent calendars are nearly sold out. Not the traditional cardboard calendars that offer a thimble-sized treat behind colorful little doors that children can open from Dec. 1 to 24, counting down to Christmas, but three-dimensional extravaganzas of themed excess, from cosmetics to candy to toys to enthusiastContinue Reading

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Russia wants another 30,000 troops from North Korea and new ballistic-missile launchers as it prepares its options for the fall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said while discussing Ukrainian intelligence reports on Russia’s plans. The push lands as Russian casualties run ahead of new recruits, and as Kyiv sees preparations for aContinue Reading