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Israel resumes strikes on south Lebanon as the Rome talks continue
On 5 August 2026 Israel resumed strikes on southern Lebanon and ordered the evacuation of Mansouri, citing a ceasefire violation; the next day the IDF announced two reservists killed, its first losses since 28 June. At the same moment the seventh round of US-brokered talks was under way in Rome. Twelve countries order these facts differently — and the Arab world is missing from the account.
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A Night of Mirrored Civilian Deaths: Russian Strikes on the Kyiv Region, a Ukrainian Drone on a Gelendzhik Beach
Russia launched its third mass attack of the week on Kyiv and its region — ballistic missiles and drones, fifteen to seventeen dead depending on the hour of publication, fires across logistics hubs. The same day, a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach in Gelendzhik on the Black Sea: seven dead including three children, according to Moscow. Fifteen countries had the same three events in front of them; almost none kept all three.
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France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, a First in the European Union
The French parliament gave final approval to a law setting a "digital age of majority" at 15, by 243 votes to 2 in the Senate and 279 to 81 in the National Assembly. New accounts will be barred from 1 September 2026 and existing under-15 accounts closed on 1 January 2027, with age verification falling on the platforms. France becomes the first EU country to take the step, following Australia.
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Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Syrsky After a Week of Protests in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi in his place, after a week of daily protests in Kyiv triggered by the sacking of defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. It is the biggest military shake-up since the war began, and the first time street pressure has forced a decision on the Ukrainian president.
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Le Pen verdict: convicted but eligible, one year with an electronic ankle tag
The Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds while softening her ineligibility — she could run in 2027 — but sentenced her to a year with an electronic ankle tag she deems incompatible with a campaign. Twelve countries read a double-edged verdict, between endgame and reprieve.
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America's 250th Anniversary: A Milestone Marked by a Divided Nation
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its 250th anniversary with parades and fireworks, punctuated by a storm-disrupted Donald Trump speech on the National Mall. The president hailed a 'masterpiece' nation and lashed out at 'communists.' Between patriotic fervor and internal fractures, the world watches an America searching for itself.
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Trump-Putin Call: Washington Offers to Help Broker a Ukraine Deal
On July 4, 2026, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone for about 90 minutes. According to the Kremlin, the U.S. president offered to help Moscow reach a deal on Ukraine, while Putin reaffirmed his claim to all of Donbas. Trump also spoke with Volodymyr Zelensky. From Kyiv to Beijing, readings of the call diverge sharply.
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Pride marches in Budapest and Istanbul: Europe divided over LGBT rights
Thousands marched at Budapest Pride despite pressure, after a setback for Orban; in Istanbul police dispersed the march. LGBT rights crystallize a values rift across Europe.
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Pakistan says it killed 29 militants on the Afghan border
Pakistan says it killed 29 militants in security operations on the Afghan border, reviving regional tensions.
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Ukraine strikes a Russian weapons plant in Volgograd with Flamingo missiles
Kyiv struck a weapons plant and a fuel depot in Volgograd with Flamingo cruise missiles, demonstrating its deep-strike capability. Moscow retaliated with drone attacks.
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Israel, Lebanon and the United States sign a framework agreement in Washington
In Washington, Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a framework agreement providing for a partial Israeli troop withdrawal, a first step toward peace welcomed and scrutinized worldwide.
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