WorldA car bomb exploded Saturday in southwestern Colombia, according to the army. The blast came one day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new president. The army alleged that two dissident groups from the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, carried out the attack.
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PoliticsSeveral prominent Democrats have gathered in Michigan to demonstrate their support for Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in the state. Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on his campaign efforts. He is working to reach Black, Jewish and rural voters as he seeks to broaden his support across Michigan.
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WorldUNICEF says at least 300 children have died in Gaza during the 300 days since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in October, amounting to one child each day. The agency says the truce has not protected the Strip’s most vulnerable people. Ongoing Israeli attacks have left families facing grief and trauma. Nine-year-old Tala Abu Matar was killed while held by her mother, leaving her family struggling to cope.
WorldThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. Iran has issued new demands connected to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Relatives of victims of the Thailand school shooting are collecting the bodies in Bangkok. Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, has died at age 68. The roundup highlights major developments in U.S. government, regional diplomacy and a prominent death.
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EconomyApple is estimated to have received a $2.2 billion tariff refund last quarter, while Amazon got $600 million and Nike received $300 million. American consumers, however, have seen little returned despite paying higher prices as President Donald Trump’s tariffs moved through the economy. CNN’s NewsNight panelists debate whether that outcome is fair to consumers. They also consider whether tariffs are the right strategy.
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WorldBulgaria says a military drone crossed into its airspace before exploding near an international gas pipeline. The blast occurred close to the Kardam border crossing with Romania. The country’s defense ministry said the drone was carrying explosives. It also said the model was widely used by Ukraine’s military. The incident has raised concerns over airspace security in Bulgaria.
SocietyA candlelight vigil was held in Islamabad on Saturday for 10 climbers who died on Broad Peak. The group included renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja. Nepal’s ambassador to Pakistan, Rita Dhital, attended the gathering in the Pakistani capital. The event was held to remember those who lost their lives on the mountain.
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PoliticsDarline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is competing in Tuesday’s crowded Republican Senate primary. The contest will test whether her famous family name can offset her lack of experience as she seeks the nomination in South Carolina.
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PoliticsWest Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey discussed multiple subpoenas issued to Dr. Anthony Fauci. The subpoenas concern Fauci’s actions during the pandemic. McCuskey addressed the matter during an appearance on Fox News Live. The development is framed as part of an investigation focused on accountability for pandemic-related conduct.
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ScienceConservationists have fitted identity rings to 600 flamingo chicks at the Fuente de Piedra lagoon natural reserve in southern Spain. Hundreds of volunteers helped guide the young birds during the tagging effort. The reserve is described as one of Europe’s greatest flamingo colonies. The rings will provide the chicks with individual identification records.
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WorldThe war on Iran is speeding up changes inside the Pentagon as US defence officials look for military technologies that can be developed and deployed faster and at lower cost. Jarred Conley of the Defense Innovation Unit says autonomous warfare could supplement US capabilities while reducing the expense of countering threats such as drones. The conflict has also prompted questions about American stocks of Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The Pentagon and President Donald Trump deny that ammunition supplies are running low.
WorldFormer Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that tensions with Iran are not over, even as the United States and Iran continue efforts to secure a deal. Fox News chief international correspondent Steve Harrigan reports on the negotiations. Pompeo’s warning points to the possibility of further military activity while diplomatic efforts remain underway.
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HealthThe Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed more than 4,000 Ebola cases in what is described as the second-largest outbreak ever recorded and possibly the fastest-spreading. Hundreds of passengers and crew on a river boat near Kinshasa have been placed in quarantine after a passenger died with suspected Ebola. Frontline responders are reportedly working without pay while facing serious risks. The World Health Organization has also issued a warning about the outbreak.
SportsJorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at age 68.\nHe passed away Saturday at a hospital in Rosario, a city in central Argentina.\nClub Atlético Newell’s Old Boys, based in Rosario, announced the death in a social media post.\nThe club said Jorge had received treatment in recent months for an illness that was not specified.
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WorldFox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane examines Iran’s current geopolitical position. He discusses the military pressure facing Tehran and the prospects for negotiations in the future. The headline presents the assessment that Iran will not comply with the relevant terms. The analysis focuses on Iran, US-Iran relations, Middle Eastern diplomacy and military strategy.
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PoliticsSven Schulze, Saxony-Anhalt’s state premier and the CDU candidate in the upcoming regional election, has sharply criticized the AfD’s xenophobia. He stressed that the state depends on exports and foreign workers. Schulze said the goal cannot be to turn Saxony-Anhalt into a place where people born outside Germany are no longer welcome.
WorldThe week in the Iran war brought several significant developments. Reports described an email to troops seeking “new creative and unconventional ways” to pressure and punish Iran. The United States is also grappling with depleted weapons stockpiles. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact, while Iran and Oman may reach an arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Military experts speak to CNN about the week’s developments.
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PoliticsAnalysts say the Mecca agreement reflects Saudi Arabia’s effort to diversify its defence partnerships. The pact brings support from Turkiye and Pakistan. It was announced as regional tensions were rising. Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen have launched a military operation against the Ansarullah Houthis after a series of attacks, while Iran and the United States have not reached a final agreement to end the war. The trilateral pact is therefore prompting questions about how effective it can be.
PoliticsDemocratic strategist James Carville discusses a dispute involving Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed has refused to condemn streamer Hasan Piker. The conversation also addresses what the program describes as a socialist surge in the political world. The segment places the disagreement within the Democratic Party and the Senate campaign.
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CultureMore than 100 hot air balloons took to the sky over Bristol during the annual Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The three-day festival created a striking display above the city as the balloons filled the air. It remains a recurring celebration centered on hot air ballooning.
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SocietyFamilies in Thailand have begun funeral ceremonies for those killed in a mass shooting at a school outside Bangkok. The death toll has climbed to nine, as students, friends and relatives gathered to honour the victims, including maths teacher Prapaporn Konsila. Both school staff and students died in the attack, while dozens more people were injured. The shooting has renewed concerns about gun violence in Thailand, and the prime minister has promised additional restrictions.
PoliticsAn opposition lawmaker threw eggs at Kosovo’s acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. The incident followed Kurti’s statement in parliament that he needed more time to discuss the issue with other parties. He said those talks were necessary before he could put forward a candidate for speaker. The political dispute comes after Kosovo’s snap election in June.
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PoliticsThe Republican-led Senate approved Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote held overnight. The close tally confirmed Blanche as the second attorney general approved since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year. Trump has said he wants to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political opponents. Blanche’s confirmation gives the administration its latest confirmed leader for that agency.
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WorldA deadly school shooting in Thailand left nine people dead. Reuters spoke with a 14-year-old girl who described taking cover behind a desk in her classroom. She stayed there while the rampage unfolded outside, ultimately surviving the attack. Her account offers a personal view of the violence inside and around the school.
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