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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, aiming to limit stock trading by Congress members. The bill, which requires disclosures of stock sales, received bipartisan support but drew criticism for not imposing stricter limits. A voter ID provision complicated its backing among Democrats.
The Office of Personnel Management is set to begin collecting medical records of over 8 million federal workers and retirees from 24 July, despite privacy concerns. Insurers will provide detailed data, including personal health information, with OPM retaining the ability to reidentify records amid ongoing fraud prevention efforts.
Recent flight tracking data indicates a significant increase in US military aircraft movement towards the Middle East, with 52 planes detected over the eastern Mediterranean in just a few days.
Oil prices surged to their highest in five months, Brent crude briefly topped $81 a barrel, after the US joined Israel in striking key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Jeff Bezos is set to marry Lauren Sanchez in a luxurious multi-day wedding in Venice, with reports suggesting celebrity attendees including Oprah Winfrey and Katy Perry.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning following US airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, calling the attacks a “heinous crime” that risks “everlasting consequences” for international security.
Ramping up NATO members’ defence spending has gained momentum, supported by Germany and driven by the US administration’s objective to enhance military budgets across Europe.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed shock and frustration over a planned protest supporting Palestine Action, which the government aims to ban under anti-terror laws.
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