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Trump says US election system is 'broken' and vulnerable to compromise

Trump cited newly declassified intelligence reports to allege vulnerabilities in US election infrastructure, renewing claims about election fraud and calling for sweeping voting reforms

Wildfire smoke blankets US cities as Canada fires rage, air turns hazardous

Canada's wildfire smoke has spread across large parts of the US, leading to hazardous air quality, cancelled outdoor events and health advisories in several major cities

SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff after engine issue

SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight seconds before liftoff after some engines failed to ignite. The rocket was carrying next-generation Starlink satellites on the planned mission

Trump accuses China of interfering in 2020 US elections, threatening truce

President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election and stealing voter data, reviving claims that US intelligence agencies have previously debunked

NYC Mayor Mamdani rejects pay hike to $305,800 approved by lawmakers

The New York City Council approved its first salary increase for elected officials in a decade, but the mayor said he would keep his current pay

Trump's media firm plans paid high-speed access to Truth Social posts

Donald Trump's media company plans to launch Truth PSI, a premium service offering millisecond access to Truth Social posts, drawing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest

Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave over possible insider trading

White House placed President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave after reports that he allegedly used inside knowledge of presidential speeches to place winning bets on Kalshi

Hormuz open for ships not travelling to or from Iranian ports: White House

The White House said the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels not travelling to or from Iranian ports, with the US Navy deployed to secure maritime traffic

US targets bridges in Iran as Tehran fires missiles at Gulf nations

The US widened its airstrike campaign against Iran by targeting bridges, while Tehran launched missile attacks on Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait and warned of further escalation

Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones amid rising tensions

Iran said it launched Arash drone attacks on US military assets at Bahrain's Sakhir base in response to US strikes on civilian infrastructure, according to state media

US FDA approves Merck's daily cholesterol pill to sharply lower LDL levels

The US FDA has approved Merck's Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for lowering LDL cholesterol in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease

How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

Designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy symbolises struggle, victory and fan jubilation, and remains football's ultimate prize

Over 500 feared dead after refugee boats sink off Myanmar: Report

More than 500 Rohingya are feared dead after two refugee boats reportedly capsized off Myanmar, amid dangerous monsoon conditions, UN agencies said

Uber agrees on $15 billion deal to acquire Germany's Delivery Hero

Uber will buy Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion to expand Uber Eats globally and strengthen its position against DoorDash and Just Eat

US imposes 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices

US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports from July 22 following a trade probe, while exempting products like coffee, beef, oranges, orange juice, some energy products and aerospace components

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US targets power network

Iran has asked Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks its power infrastructure, threatening another major global oil route

US retail sales up modest 0.2% in June amid continued economic uncertainty

US retail sales rose modestly in June as shoppers curbed spending amid economic uncertainty, though online purchases got a boost from Amazon's Prime Day event

India key EU partner in semiconductor sector: European Commission VP

The EU called India a key semiconductor partner, backing deeper cooperation on chips, AI and emerging technologies as both sides seek resilient supply chains

Gems hidden in shoes as Vietnam details $57 mn Indian-led smuggling ring

Vietnamese police say an Indian national allegedly led a network that smuggled more than 30,000 diamonds worth over $57 million into the country by concealing them in luggage, shoes and clothing

Taiwan's TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US chip manufacturing

TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing, taking its total commitment to $265 billion, while raising its revenue forecast and increasing annual caex to $60-64 billion