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1. Dolly Parton Dies After Brief Cancer Illness

   Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter, and philanthropist who shaped American country music for more than six decades, died following a short illness. A spokesman confirmed she had been admitted to a cancer centre in Nashville. Tributes arrived from fans, fellow artists, and public figures across generations, reflecting the breadth of her cultural reach and her long record of charitable work, including her Imagination Library literacy programme.

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2. Canada Matches U.S. Tariffs Dollar for Dollar

   The Canadian government announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on roughly $27.6 billion worth of American imports, responding directly to tariffs imposed by the United States. Prime Minister Carney framed the move as a proportional response, with the measures designed to apply equivalent pressure on U.S. exporters. Canadian workers and producers in tariff-affected sectors stand to see some relief, while American exporters of targeted goods face new costs entering the Canadian market.

   "Canada will match the U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, up to 50% on $27.6 billion of imports from the United States."

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3. Trump Threatens to Rename Lake Ontario

   President Trump has suggested renaming Lake Ontario as part of a broader pattern of symbolic pressure on Canada amid escalating trade tensions. The threat follows US tariff increases that have strained relations with Ottawa and Ontario businesses. Canadian officials have not formally responded to the renaming suggestion, which would have no practical effect without international agreement.

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4. Darline Graham Wins South Carolina GOP Senate Nomination

   Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, securing the party's nomination for a full term. A Trump endorsement was credited as a significant factor in her victory over former Representative Ralph Norman. Graham now advances as the GOP candidate in the 2026 general election.

   "Trump's endorsement boosted the sister of the late Lindsey Graham to a historic runoff victory."

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5. US Declares Strait of Hormuz Clear of Mines

   President Trump announced that mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic activity involving Iran and Oman. The US issued a warning that any vessel placing new mines in the waterway would be destroyed. The strait carries a significant share of the world's oil shipments, making its status a matter of concern for importing nations and commercial shipping operators worldwide.

   "Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed."

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6. Fire Kills Fifteen Newborns at Islamabad Hospital

   A fire in the nursery ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad killed fifteen newborn infants, with one rescued alive. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered an investigation into the cause. The hospital is a major public facility serving patients who cannot afford private care. Pakistan's public hospitals are frequently under-resourced, and the fire is among the deadliest such incidents in the country's recent history.

   "Public hospitals are often under-resourced and overburdened, leaving patients with few alternatives."

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7. Instagram chief faces questions over teen safety tools

   Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, testified in a US federal trial brought by dozens of states alleging Meta knowingly designed its platforms to be addictive to young users. Mosseri acknowledged that few teenagers used the platform's Take a Break feature. A former Meta engineering director told the court the feature was built in a way that made meaningful use unlikely. The case centres on whether Meta collected data from children under 13 and prioritised engagement over user wellbeing.

   "In my experience, Take a Break is a feature that's designed to fail."

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8. US Military Boat Strike Kills Four in Caribbean

   US Southern Command carried out another strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people. The strike is part of an ongoing campaign that has now resulted in at least 227 deaths across 68 separate strikes. The operation is conducted under the Trump administration's expanded military posture in the region. No formal legal framework or casualty accountability process has been publicly outlined.

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9. Ohio Voter Registration Rules Remain Unchanged for Now

   A federal injunction by US District Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. currently blocks Ohio from requiring documentary proof of citizenship at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles during voter registration. The Supreme Court's recent order leaves that injunction in place for now but signals the justices may revisit the question, which legal observers say could disrupt registration procedures ahead of future elections. Ohio residents registering to vote at the BMV are not yet affected by any new requirement.

   "Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections — but it could open the door to chaos."

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10. Texas Judge Pauses Custody Case Over Surrogate Newborn

    A Texas judge has delayed a custody ruling in a dispute between a surrogate mother and the biological parents of a newborn boy born with a heart defect. The surrogate filed a petition contesting custody after the child underwent surgery. Biological parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed say the child is wanted and loved by them. The case remains unresolved while the infant recovers.

    "The baby's parents say the baby boy is loved and wanted by them — and any other claim is false."

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