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- US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation agreement for civilian programme
- Modelling scout linked to Epstein investigation found dead at home near Paris
- Ireland’s politicians outline plans for EU presidency amid key challenges
- Toronto officer provided burner phones from lost property to accused colleague
- House passes bill to restrict stock trading by members of Congress
- Woman, 70, charged with murder of British woman found stabbed in French village
- Wildfire devastates Cotignac, destroying homes and forcing evacuations
- Nolan Wells’ autopsy results state death cause ‘undetermined’ pending inquiry
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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.
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This decision comes as proposed talks in Islamabad are stalled, amid requests from Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ongoing discussions.
Two US officials, working for the CIA, were killed in Mexico while returning from an operation to dismantle a drug laboratory. The tragic incident also claimed the lives of two Mexican investigators when their convoy’s vehicle crashed and exploded. Further investigations are ongoing.
EU POLICY UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy resilience and sustainability initiatives.
Key discussions centre on climate targets amid rising global tensions.
President Donald Trump asserted that Israel did not persuade him to engage in the war with Iran, attributing his decision to the events of 7 October. This statement comes amid escalating public dissent regarding the conflict and its impact on rising energy prices in the United States.
Errol Musk claims Jeffrey Epstein is still alive, dismissing the official account of his death during a primetime interview in Russia. The 79-year-old father of Elon Musk stated, “It’s absolutely absurd to think that this man is dead.” He is currently in Russia for research projects.
Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, effective at 5pm EST. The ceasefire includes Hezbollah and is seen as a step towards a broader peace deal involving Iranian tensions. Further discussions are anticipated between national leaders in the coming days.
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