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Trump plans to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong UnWorld

President Trump says he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. The announcement came a day after Trump curtailed joint military exercises with South Korea, while North Korea fired a barrage of missiles toward the sea.

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Moderna, Merck say mRNA treatment cuts melanoma recurrence, spread riskHealth

US pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Merck say their vaccine reduced the risk that melanoma would return or spread. The companies describe it as the first mRNA-based cancer therapy to post positive results in a final-stage trial, raising hopes it could help patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer live longer.

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Fed’s Daly on Treasury Buybacks, Inflation and AI DemandEconomy

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said signals from the US Treasury market suggest monetary policy is in a good place. She also said there is no evidence that preemptive rate cuts or hikes are an urgent issue to address.

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ICC slams US sanctions against court president and senior prosecutorWorld1:41

The International Criminal Court condemned the latest US sanctions against senior ICC officials, calling them a “flagrant attack” on the tribunal’s independence and vowing to keep pursuing justice for atrocities worldwide. The State Department sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, freezing assets they hold in US jurisdictions.

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US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to TrumpEconomy

US government data showed Wednesday that gross national debt has exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, rising faster than earlier forecasts, partly because of President Donald Trump’s invalidated tariffs. The increase undermines his campaign promise to cut public spending and has drawn backlash from representatives across the political spectrum.

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Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to Britain this monthCulture

A source close to Prince Harry and Meghan says the couple plans to return to Britain this month, six years after leaving royal duties and moving to the United States. The unexpected move follows repeated criticism of the royal family and British tabloids, which they said had made their lives hell.

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DRC’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases, outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speedHealth

Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reached 5,021 recorded cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday, according to the Health Ministry. Responders warn that it is spreading through one of the country’s most remote regions at an unprecedented pace, with insecurity, displacement and heavy population movements hampering containment efforts.

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Huge questions loom over Prince Harry and Meghan’s shock return to UKSociety

Questions are mounting as Prince Harry prepares to return to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure triggered a bitter rift with the royal family. The Daily Telegraph reports that the couple plans to leave the United States by the end of the month for a private, non-royal home outside London.

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Market Talk: Are UK consumers in for more pain?Economy

A sharp rise in energy bills drove UK inflation to a four-month high in July, ending a short period of relief for cash-strapped Britons. Economist Vicky Pryce told Reuters she expects consumers and businesses to face additional price pressures.

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India, Japan defence ministers reaffirm commitment to free, open Indo-PacificWorld

India and Japan have reiterated their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific following a meeting between their defence ministers in New Delhi. Shinjiro Koizumi and Rajnath Singh welcomed closer military cooperation and voiced strong opposition to unilateral efforts to alter the regional status quo.

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Activist says Zelensky is ‘losing his credibility in Ukraine’Politics12:56

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour speaks with Anti-Corruption Action Centre Executive Director Daria Kaleniuk about growing calls for elections in Ukraine. Parliament member Kira Rudik says calling for elections now is “absolutely irresponsible.”

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Taiwan proposes record-breaking defence budgetPolitics

Taiwan is considering its largest-ever defence budget, with plans to raise spending above 3 per cent of GDP for the first time since 2009. The government has submitted its 2027 plans as tensions with China continue to show little sign of easing.

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‘Peaky Blinders’ fans can enter the Shelby underworld in LondonCulture

A new immersive experience near London Bridge lets ‘Peaky Blinders’ fans step into the fictional world of the Shelby family. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, complete missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.

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CNA Explains: China races the US in tech with efficient manufacturingTech

The winner of the technology race may not be the country with the most advanced inventions, but the one that extracts the greatest value from every dollar spent. Roland Lim explains that while the US may lead in invention, China has an edge in manufacturing efficiency.

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