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The US is quitting UNESCO — again
The US had pulled out of UNESCO during Donald Trump’s first term and then rejoined under the Biden administration.
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US retail sales jumped more than expected in June
Part of the increase in retail sales can be explained by higher prices for some goods exposed to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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UK to lower voting age to 16 by next general election
The United Kingdom’s voting reform represented the biggest change to the electorate since 1969.
Isabel Infantes/Reuters
Syria, Druze leaders announce new ceasefire after deadly clashes
The renewed ceasefire comes shortly after Israel launched air attacks on the Syrian Defense Ministry and areas near the presidential palace in Syria’s capital.
Khalil Ashawi/Reuters
US inflation accelerated in June as tariffs start to raise prices
Economists — including Fed Chair Powell — had warned that the effects of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs would not be felt immediately.
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France is investigating X over algorithm enabling ‘foreign interference’
The probe into Elon Musk’s X came just a day after the platform faced backlash over its AI chatbot spreading antisemitic narratives.
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Judge pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide
The ruling blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its controversial executive order ending birthright citizenship in the US.
European leaders pledge €10 billion for Ukraine reconstruction
The announcement came as Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine and as Moscow’s relations with US President Donald Trump appear to sour.
Bulgaria to join Eurozone in 2026 amid growing domestic opposition
Many Bulgarians opposed adopting the euro, fearing that businesses will take advantage of the currency switch to increase prices.
EU aims for US trade deal ‘in principle’ ahead of ‘impossible’ July 9 deadline
The bloc’s trade commissioner is expected in Washington Thursday for eleventh-hour negotiations.
US hiring remains steady, beating expectations
Employers added 147,000 jobs in June, while unemployment fell to 4.1%, the Labor Department reported, suggesting a resilient economy despite uncertainty over trade and fiscal policy.
Global Tesla sales fall sharply in second quarter, continuing months of decline
Growing competition in the electric vehicle sector and CEO Elon Musk’s political forays have eroded the company’s market dominance.
Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
International inspectors will now be barred from accessing Iranian nuclear sites without Tehran’s approval.
Trump threatens Musk’s subsidies as public feud reignites
The tech billionaire again floated the idea of launching a new political party if Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill passes.
Trump administration finds Harvard in violation of Civil Rights Act
The US government’s investigation alleged that Harvard acted with indifference in regard to the treatment of Jewish and Israeli students.
Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ bomb Iran again if keeps enriching uranium
The US president is set to hold renewed talks with Iran next week.
US Supreme Court upholds Texas law limiting access to porn sites
The justices held that protecting children from online sexual content largely outweighed the burden that age verification places on adult users.
US Supreme Court backs Maryland parents on LGBTQ book opt-out
The US Supreme Court ruled that Maryland parents can pull their kids out of public school classes that feature LGBTQ-themed storybooks.