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- Dembele’s hat-trick leads France to 4-1 victory over Norway in World Cup 2026
- Asteroid to approach Earth this weekend at closest point since 1600s
- Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries introducing digital services tax
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- Europol identifies 731 organised crime networks operating across the EU
- Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Continues Amid Iranian Vessel Attacks
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President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European Union leaders address energy security and economic stability in response to recent geopolitical tensions.
Key discussions centre on collaborative strategies moving forward.
The drone strike occurred on Wednesday night in Baghdad’s Mashtal neighbourhood, causing several loud explosions.
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McDonald’s, alongside other Western corporations such as Starbucks and Coca-Cola, has faced boycotts and demonstrations from anti-Israeli activists.
A drone strike targeting the largest US military base in Syria has resulted in the deaths of at least six allied Kurdish-led fighters.
Meteorologists warn that the heavy rainfall, posing life-threatening flash flooding risks, will persist through Tuesday.
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