European Parliament rejects no-confidence motion against Ursula von der Leyen
European Parliament rejects no-confidence motion against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with 360 votes against and 175 in favor out of 553 MEPs.
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Ukraine war: New Russian raids kill 3, injure 8 in Kyiv attack
Russia launches deadly drone attacks on Kyiv injuring 8, while bombing kills 3 in Konstantynivka as Ukraine war escalates with largest assault since 2022.
Red Sea: Greek armed guard from “Eternity C” found alive
Greek armed guard from ship “Eternity C” rescued alive after 48 hours in Red Sea following Houthi attack. Ten crew members still missing from sunken vessel.
Texas floods: Fears of “heavier” death toll – Trump to visit state Friday
Texas authorities fear the death toll from devastating July 4th floods will rise beyond 110 as 173 people remain missing. Trump to visit Friday amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Trump tariffs: What he achieved in the 90-day “freeze window,” close to EU deal
Trump’s 90-day tariff suspension window closes with only three trade deals completed. US and EU near agreement as new tariff rates take effect August 1st.
Kimberly Guilfoyle: Great honor to be US ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle undergoes Senate confirmation hearing for US ambassador to Greece, pledging to strengthen defense ties and accelerate Greek military modernization.
Trump insists Aug. 1 tariff deadline won’t be extended
Trump delays tariff implementation until August 1st after advisor pressure to allow time for trade deals with EU and India. Personal letters sent to countries as pressure.
Netanyahu: “High probability of ceasefire” in Gaza
Netanyahu expresses optimism about Gaza ceasefire agreement with Hamas, emphasizing “peace through strength” doctrine ahead of Pentagon meeting with US Defense Secretary.
EU-US tariff deal possible within days, Euopean trade commissioner says
EU optimistic about reaching mutually beneficial trade agreement with US on tariffs within days as Trump administration extends deadline to August 1.
Red Sea: Six crew members rescued from Greek-owned Eternity C after Houthi attack sinking
Greek-owned cargo ship Eternity C sinks in Red Sea after Houthi drone attack. Six crew members rescued, four killed in latest maritime assault off Yemen coast.
Italy: Shocking passenger testimonies after man sucked into plane engine
Passengers share horrifying accounts of witnessing a man deliberately throw himself into a plane engine at Italy’s Bergamo airport, causing flight delays.
Lavrov to visit North Korea July 11-13 amid growing military ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits North Korea July 11-13 as Moscow and Pyongyang strengthen military ties amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.