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1. Iran issues counter-proposal as US nuclear talks stall

   Iran has presented a counter-proposal to the United States in ongoing nuclear negotiations, giving Washington a deadline to respond. President Trump described the Iranian position as unacceptable and suggested the ceasefire process was barely alive. The exchange marks a significant deterioration in diplomatic tone between the two sides, with military pressure remaining a stated option for the US.

   "Trump declared the truce on 'life support' after dismissing Iran's response as 'garbage.'"

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2. Putin Suggests Schröder as Ukraine Peace Mediator

   Vladimir Putin has proposed former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator in any peace talks over Ukraine. The suggestion places the EU and Ukraine in an awkward position, as Schröder has longstanding personal and business ties to the Kremlin. Separately, Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine would respond 'in the same way' following a large-scale Russian strike, signalling no immediate appetite for talks on Moscow's terms.

   "Ukraine will respond in the same way."

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3. Hantavirus Case on Cruise Ship Prompts European Quarantine Dispute

   A French woman is in intensive care on a ventilator after contracting hantavirus aboard a cruise ship, with more than 100 other passengers reporting illness. France has imposed what its health authorities describe as the strictest quarantine measures in Europe following the confirmed case. Passengers disembarking in different countries face inconsistent quarantine requirements, raising concerns about a fragmented response to a potential outbreak.

   "France says it has adopted the strictest measures in Europe following the first confirmed hantavirus case."

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4. Iran signals readiness as fragile truce holds

   Iran's senior military command has stated its forces are fully prepared to respond to hostile action by the United States or Israel, even as a proposed truce remains in place. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, is under close watch. Regional actors and shipping interests are monitoring whether the ceasefire holds or deteriorates into renewed confrontation.

   "Iran's armed forces are perfectly prepared to confront hostile actions by the United States and Israel."

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5. Trump travels to Beijing for Xi summit

   US President Donald Trump is traveling to Beijing for a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Taiwan is watching the talks closely, concerned that its status could be traded away or quietly deprioritised in any broader deal between Washington and Beijing. The summit marks a significant diplomatic moment, with both governments managing deep tensions over trade, technology, and regional security.

   "The two most powerful men in the world, face to face in Beijing."

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6. EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers in West Bank

   The European Union has approved sanctions targeting Israeli settlers who carry out attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The measures follow a pattern of settler violence that has drawn sustained international criticism. The sanctions represent a formal collective response from Brussels, adding the EU to a small group of Western bodies willing to impose direct costs on individual settlers.

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7. WHCA Dinner Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea

   Cole Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has pleaded not guilty to all federal counts. The case now moves toward trial, with federal prosecutors from the Department of Justice handling the charges. Allen's plea sets the stage for a formal legal proceeding in what remains a high-profile security case.

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8. Labour Ministers Press Starmer Toward Early Exit

   Senior Labour ministers are reportedly pushing Prime Minister Keir Starmer to consider stepping down, amid growing internal dissent within the party. The pressure reflects frustration among MPs and officials over the government's direction less than two years into its term. A leadership vacuum at this stage would leave the Labour Party navigating a difficult transition while still managing the responsibilities of government.

   "Ministers are pushing Starmer to stand aside amid a rebellion within his own ranks."

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9. Venezuela expands Supreme Court bench by law

   Venezuela's National Assembly has passed legislation increasing the number of magistrates on the Supreme Court. The reform also opens seats to members of a government-tolerated opposition. Critics view the move as a way to reshape the judiciary while maintaining political control, rather than a genuine step toward judicial independence.

   "Venezuela changes the law to increase the number of judges and make room for a tolerated opposition."

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10. Hantavirus cases on MV Hondius reach eleven

    A Spanish patient treated at the Gómez Ulla military hospital has tested positive for hantavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius to eleven — roughly 7.5 percent of those aboard. Canarian regional health authorities say they were not informed promptly about the infected passenger, who had disembarked in the archipelago. The Spanish Ministry of Health has not publicly addressed the allegation of delayed disclosure.

    "Nearly one in thirteen passengers aboard the MV Hondius has now tested positive for hantavirus."

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