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France experiences its hottest day since records began as an intense heatwave drives national temperatures to historic levels and closes landmarks
The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution to ensure accountability for attacks on peacekeepers following a surge in deadly targetings
A UN probe found Israel's deliberate targeting of children is a key factor in the ongoing Gaza genocide. Read the report findings and Israel's response.
India's monsoon has swept north and reached Mumbai, but rainfall remains well below the seasonal average due to El Nino
Iran and Oman will study charging service costs for the Strait of Hormuz, insisting on sovereignty while pledging toll-free passage
Trump says unfrozen Iran funds will go into a US-controlled escrow account for food and medical supplies from American farmers
