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Trump’s latest Ukraine offer may only tempt Putin to step up his war

Kushner and Trump’s talk of a deal may signify nothing. But it may tempt Russia’s leadership to take yet more foolhardy risks. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/mt4MCNY

As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify

The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one. from World News https://ift.tt/y8gJGYP

US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the campaign “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary.” Follow for live updates. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/URM2cbm

Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Cartel Leaves Office, Again

Rubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa reversed course a day after returning to office, amid widespread criticism, including from members of his own party. from World News https://ift.tt/aNPSjAv

US supplies most of the world’s plasma. No country depends on it more than China

The US supplies 70% of the world’s plasma. China’s heavy reliance on its biggest geopolitical rival for this critical ingredient leaves its patients vulnerable. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/5wMKxB2

Iranian women defy efforts by hardliners to enforce wearing of hijab

A cultural faultline in Iran has re-emerged in recent months amid the turmoil of war and the revamping of the country’s hardline leadership: how and whether to enforce the wearing of the hijab by women. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/WIKACt5

Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks Continue as Trump’s Midnight Deadline Looms

Canadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carney faces a tough sell back home. from World News https://ift.tt/mUs1QMZ

Spain’s ‘wolf boy of Sierra Morena’ dies aged 80

For most of his childhood, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja lived in remote Spanish mountains, isolated from human contact. He spent 12 extraordinary years being raised by wolves, after early tragedy had led to his abandonment. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/f9D4iYS

Iran and its major trading partner China push back after Trump threatens ‘economic D-Day’

A two-month window for peace talks expired without a clear path to end the US war with Iran. Follow for live updates. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/VrhGQKH

This photojournalist was sentenced to 15 years in an Iranian prison. She refuses to be silenced

Even as she prepares for the alarming prospect of years inside Iran’s notorious prison system, Yalda Moaiery says she will continue to bear witness as long as she can. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/UIB3CQ1

Tiananmen vigil organizers found guilty of inciting subversion in Hong Kong

Two key organizers behind what used to be the only large-scale public commemoration for the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre on Chinese soil have been found guilty of inciting subversion by a court in Hong Kong. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/2PngUKe

2 Hijackings in 4 Days: Somali Piracy Surges

Experts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback. from World News https://ift.tt/8s2TqiO

Cameroon’s Aging President Returns From Monthslong Stay Abroad

Paul Biya, 93, had been in Switzerland since early June. The prolonged absence stirred questions about his health and plans for succession. from World News https://ift.tt/2UqsnBv

Harry and Meghan’s Break with Britain and Planned Return:

The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live. from World News https://ift.tt/YonqMd8

She tried to blow up a millionaire in Monaco. Days later, she was dead

When the blast went off, Vadym Yermolaiev’s mind went blank. For a split second, he thought his electronic keys might have exploded in his hand. But then he saw his partner splayed out on the steps, wounded. His son waving his bloodied arms. Panic set in. from World | CNN https://ift.tt/kTFSVPs

What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries

The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday. from World News https://ift.tt/ma9fD3d