French PM eschews summer vacation, says budget crisis too serious

The French prime minister says he will not be taking a traditional vacation this summer, as he battles to try to shore up support for his controversial cost-saving budget.

Opposition parties warn that there could be a vote of no-confidence in François Bayrou (Ba-ee-roo) this autumn if he fails to make major concessions.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP: GAZA MILITARY EXPANSION 'UP TO ISRAEL'

US President Donald Trump says it's 'up to Israel' whether it goes ahead with a possible expansion of military operations in Gaza.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing to take total military control of the Gaza strip to defeat Hamas.

The United Nations has warned that would cause 'catastrophic consequences'.

President Trump says the US is working to get more aid to Palestinians.

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4 killed, several missing in Indian flash floods

Search operations are underway in northern India where a cloudburst triggered flash floods, trapping dozens of people.

Officials say casualties could rise further in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand (PRONO: OO-TAR-A-KHEND) with the floods sweeping away hotels, homes and a college campus.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Witkoff expected in Moscow on Wednesday as Trump & Zelensky talk

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday, according to Russia's state news agency.

Meanwhile Ukrainian officials say the American president spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday. 

Mr Trump has set a deadline of Friday for Russia to agree to end the Ukraine war or face new sanctions.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Titan submersible tragedy “preventable"

A US Coast Guard report has ruled the implosion of the Titan
submersible, that killed five people, was entirely "preventable".

The tragedy two years ago resulted from the company's toxic workplace
environment, according to the findings.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US AG order grand jury investigation into Obama Administration over 2016 election probe

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into allegations that Obama administration officials committed federal crimes while investigating Russia's involvement in the 2016 election, according to US media reports.

Critics fear it's an attempt by the Justice Department to target President Donald Trump's political enemies and to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Clintons subpoenaed in Epstein investigation

The Clintons are part of a group of nearly a dozen high-ranking officials who have been subpoenaed in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The House Oversight Committee sent the deposition letters out on Tuesday - as lawmakers - Republican and Democrat - call for more transparency.  Toni Waterman has more.

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CHINA ESPIONAGE TRIAL TO OPENS IN GERMANY

A high-profile espionage trial is underway in Germany, against two defendants accused of conducting intelligence activities on behalf of China.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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Israel cabinet to decide next steps in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene his
war cabinet on Tuesday to discuss next steps for Israel's military in
Gaza amid reports that he is pushing for the full takeover of the
strip.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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EU shelves US tariff countermeasures

The European Union has shelved countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for a
further six months after reaching a framework trade agreement.

Efforts are ongoing for the sides to issue a joint statement but
officials say that a baseline tariff rate of 15 percent on European
exports is now in effect.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hungary poorest EU country

Hungary has fallen to the bottom of the European Union in terms of living standards. New data shows households there consume less than in any other EU country. Pablo Gutierrez report from Budapest

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With Eye On China, Philippine's Marcos Begins India Visit, Navies Carry Out Joint Sail in South China Sea

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The meeting comes just as the Indian and Philippine navies completed their first-ever joint sail in the contested South China Sea.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Pakistan debunks Ukrainian President Zelensky's claims

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Pakistan has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's allegations that Pakistani mercenaries are involved in the war in Ukraine.

The accusation comes against the backdrop of Islamabad's growing economic cooperation with Russia in a bid to ease the country's economic woes.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force

A treaty between France and the UK targeting illegal crossings between the two countries has now come into force.

The International Office for Migration estimates that at least 82 migrants died trying to cross the English Channel in 2024, with at least 18 more fatalities so far this year.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Russia says no longer ‘bound’ by nuclear treaty with US

Russia announced it will no longer abide by the nuclear treaty with the US limiting use t of intermediate-range missiles that they signed nearly four decades ago. The move came days after US President Donald Trump ordered to reposition two nuclear submarines to the "appropriate regions" near Russia, mounting pressure on the Kremlin to stop the war in Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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UK-FRANCE MIGRANT DEAL BEGINS

A migrant returns deal between the UK and France is coming into force.

The so-called 'one in, one out' arrangement will see some migrants arriving in the UK on small boats detained and returned to France.

In exchange, the UK will accept an equivalent number of asylum seekers from France with ties to Britain.

The government says the pilot scheme will act as a deterrent to illegal migration - critics say it won't work.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won't say exactly how many returns are likely to take place.

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India says "will safeguard national interests" after Trump threatens high tariffs

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India has reiterated that it will take any steps necessary to protect its national interest after President Donald Trump threatened to impose very high tariffs. 

He is accusing India of profiting off of cheap Russian oil. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about the potential impact of these tariffs. 

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India says Trump plans to raise tariffs "unjustified"

India's foreign ministry has described US President Trump's declaration that he would "substantially" raise tariffs on imports from India, as "unjustified and unreasonable."

President Trump claimed that India is profiting by reselling cheap Russian oil on the open market. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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TX Gov threatens to expel Democratic lawmakers who fled state over redistricting maps

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is threatening to expel and criminally charge Democratic lawmakers who fled the state, impeding a vote on new congressional maps. He has given them until 3pm central time to return. It's a major escalation in tensions over the new maps - which would strip Democrats of five congressional seats ahead of 2026 midterm elections.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Tesla awards Musk $29bn in shares

Telsa is awarding Elon Musk shares worth around $29 billion, in a move
it's described as a "good faith" payout.

It comes after an earlier multi-billion dollar package was struck down
by a judge.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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