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1. Russia launches 200 drones, killing seven Ukrainians

   Russia fired more than 200 drones at Ukraine, killing at least seven civilians, shortly after President Zelensky made a direct appeal to Putin for restraint. The attack struck residential areas in the Kyiv region. It is one of the larger single drone salvos of the war and follows a pattern of large-scale strikes timed to diplomatic moments.

   "It felt like the end of the world."

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2. Israel Used White Phosphorus in Populated Lebanese Areas

   The New York Times reported that Israeli forces deployed white phosphorus munitions in populated areas of Lebanon, killing at least seven civilians and wounding others. Three Lebanese soldiers were also killed. White phosphorus causes severe burns and its use near civilian populations raises questions under international humanitarian law. Israel has not confirmed the specific munitions used.

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3. Anthropic calls for AI development pause consideration

   Anthropic, the AI safety company behind the Claude model, has asked AI laboratories to consider pausing development and warned that humans may lose meaningful control over AI systems. The company did not specify a timeline or binding mechanism, framing the request as a precautionary appeal to the broader industry. The statement adds institutional weight to a debate that has so far produced few concrete commitments from major developers.

   "Humans may lose control over AI systems if development continues at its current pace."

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4. Iran fires missiles at US Gulf bases after strikes

   Iran launched missile and drone attacks against US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, saying the strikes were a response to American bombardments that violated a ceasefire agreement. Three people were killed in the exchanges. The attacks drew Gulf host nations directly into the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

   "Iran says the US violated the ceasefire and responded with missiles against Kuwait and Bahrain."

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5. ISS air leak prompts crew shelter in SpaceX capsule

   NASA activated emergency protocols aboard the International Space Station after a detected air leak forced the crew to take shelter inside a docked SpaceX vehicle. The agency is investigating the source of the pressure loss. No injuries have been reported, and the crew remains in contact with ground controllers while engineers assess next steps.

   "An air leak aboard the station sent astronauts sheltering in the SpaceX craft as a precaution."

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6. SpaceX IPO Would Make Musk First Trillionaire

   Banks are competing to underwrite what could be the largest public offering in history as SpaceX moves toward an IPO. The deal would push Elon Musk's net worth past one trillion dollars. Chinese and Hong Kong investors are reportedly excluded from participating in the offering, narrowing the pool of global capital available for the raise.

   "Banks are throwing a party to sell the biggest public offering in history."

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7. Prosecutors appeal judge's pardon in Henry Borel case

   The Rio de Janeiro Public Ministry has appealed a judicial pardon granted to Monique Medeiros, mother of Henry Borel, the five-year-old boy who died in 2021. Prosecutors argue the jury voted to find her guilty of intentional conduct, and that the presiding judge overstepped by overriding that finding. The appeal seeks to reinstate the jury's original determination.

   "The jury voted for intent on the part of Henry's mother, but the judge intervened, according to the prosecutor."

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8. Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes 80 Deaths

   The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 71 new Ebola cases within a single 24-hour period, with the death toll now exceeding 80. Authorities have confirmed community transmission is underway, meaning the virus is spreading beyond traceable contact chains. The outbreak is centred around gold mining areas, where population movement complicates containment efforts.

   "Community transmission and deaths passing 80 signal the outbreak has moved beyond initial containment."

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9. Israeli soldiers kill seven-month-old in West Bank

   Israeli soldiers opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, killing a seven-month-old Palestinian infant and wounding the child's parents. Palestinian authorities confirmed the death. The Israeli military has not publicly accounted for the circumstances of the shooting. The incident adds to a pattern of civilian casualties in the West Bank during ongoing military operations.

   "Israeli soldiers killed a seven-month-old infant after firing on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, according to Palestinian authorities."

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10. Truck breakdown in Sahara kills 49 migrants

    At least 49 people died of thirst in the Sahara Desert after a truck carrying migrants broke down on a remote route in Niger. Stranded without water in extreme heat, the passengers had no means of rescue or resupply. The incident reflects the ongoing danger faced by people crossing one of the world's most unforgiving landscapes on foot or in ageing vehicles.

    "A journey home became a tragedy when the truck broke down and left passengers without water in the middle of the Sahara."

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