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Mali junta chief extends army rule by five years, rules out elections

The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali's transitional parliament on Thursday.

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Russia becomes first to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government

Moscow previously removed the group, which has ruled over Afghanistan since 2021 and has been accused of grave human rights abuses against the civilian population, from its list of outlawed organisations.

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Hershey to eliminate synthetic food dyes from foods

Elizabeth Kucinich, food safety and agriculture policy expert, joins to discuss the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.

Newsmax

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Danish EU presidency to focus on defense

Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.

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Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call

Russia pummeled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin, officials said.

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Trump set to sign "big, beautiful bill"

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.

CBS News

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One year of Starmer as UK PM: Where does Labour stand?

It is one year since Keir Starmer won the UK election with his Labour party. Upon coming to power, the new prime minister promised "national renewal" and committed to a series of economic targets. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Rosa Prince ...

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Trump: Letters telling countries their tariff rate going out Friday

President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals.

Reuters

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Mahmoud Khalil adjusts to life after release amid deportation fight

It's been less than two weeks since U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil released on bail. Reuters spoke with Khalil at his Manhattan apartment earlier this week amid his ongoing fight ...

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Prime Minister expects 10 per cent tariffs to remain

Anthony Albanese has conceded that Australian exports to the United States will likely be hit with a 10 per cent tariff from next week, following failed attempts to get an exemption.

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Principals discuss student harassment at antisemitism inquiry

Jewish school students in Sydney are covering their uniforms to avoid being targeted with antisemitic abuse. Principals have told the state parliamentary inquiry students and teachers are routinely harassed and taunted.

10 News First

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U.S. energy costs set to rise as solar incentives cut in new budget

A new US budget bill, recently passed, eliminates tax incentives designed to promote renewable energy, including solar initiatives. Republicans argue that the move helps cut costs, but industry experts warn it will likely lead to higher ...

Al Jazeera

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How the European Parliament can finish von der Leyen's Commission

Two-thirds of the votes cast are required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history

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What to know about massive budget bill passed by House

With time running out, House Republicans pushed through a massive budget bill, racing to meet their self-imposed July 4 deadline. The legislation now awaits a presidential signature. Nikole Killion has more.

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Trump’s landmark ‘big, beautiful bill’ narrowly passes U.S. House

After marathon debate sessions in the Senate and House, President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the House. Republicans secured the biggest win of Trump’s presidency.

CNN

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First group of detainees arrive at "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida says

Florida says the first group of migrant detainees have arrived at the new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.

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Bombshell reveals FBI covered for Wray during 2020 election

FBI whistleblowers and emails released by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reveal that U.S. intelligence knew of a China-led election fraud plot to elect Joe Biden in September 2020, but that information was cover...

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French Foreign Minister denounces spy charges against couple in Iran

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been imprisoned in Iran for three years.

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Sec. Bessent: ‘Countries should be careful’ not to delay negotiations

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins 'Squawk on the Street' for a sweeping interview on President Trump's budget bill, tariff policy, and potential trade deals.

CNBC

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Trump speaks with Putin, plans call with Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday (July 3) that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he plans to hold a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

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Treasury Sec. Bessent: I expect a bill vote around 1:30 p.m. today

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on President Trump's budget bill, tariff policy, and more.

CNBC

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Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years

Italy will issue nearly 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028, a cabinet statement said on Monday, as part of a strategy to expand legal immigration channels in response to labour shortages.

France 24

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Carney's cabinet to meet to fast-track infrastructure projects

With Bill C-5 passed, sources tell CBC News that cabinet ministers will meet through the summer to implement Prime Minister Mark Carney's infrastructure goals by approving projects upfront and fast-tracking environmental reviews.

CBC Canada

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U.S. House close to final vote on Trump tax bill

U.S. lawmakers teed up a final vote on Donald Trump's marquee tax and spending bill for Thursday morning after bruising Republican infighting nearly derailed the centerpiece of the president's domestic agenda.

France 24

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Netanyahu vows to uproot Hamas as ceasefire proposals discussed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to eradicate Hamas. The Israeli leader has yet to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Israel backed a plan for a 60-day truce in its offensive against Hamas in ...

France 24

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Why the Trump tax bill could "enormously" hit low income

The Trump tax bill could "enormously" hit low income. Here's why.

Bloomberg

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U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile

The Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.

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Sudan: RSF paramilitaries and allies declare parallel government

In Sudan, the Tasis alliance announced on Tuesday, July 1, the creation of a governance council. This coalition of armed groups, political parties, and civil society organizations, allied with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries, was...

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DRC celebrates the centenary of Patrice Lumumba's birth

An official ceremony was held in the Democratic Republic of Congo to honour his memory at the mausoleum where his remains are housed in Kinshasa.

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Who will benefit from President Trump's tax bill?

CNBC's Robert Frank joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss how new tax cuts could be distributed across income brackets.

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