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Argentina Secures $4.2B July Debt Payment at Under 7% Rate, Bypassing Wall Street
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Argentina Secures $4.2B July Debt Payment at Under 7% Rate, Bypassing Wall Street

Argentina has secured the $4.2 billion it needs to cover its July debt payments. Finance Minister Caputo's strategy of bypassing international markets allowed the country to obtain financing at under 7% interest — compared to the roughly 10% it would have paid on Wall Street.

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Secret Intel Report: Qatar Secretly Supplying Iran with Rocket Fuel and Drone Parts
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Secret Intel Report: Qatar Secretly Supplying Iran with Rocket Fuel and Drone Parts

A foreign intelligence report cited by Israel's Times of Israel and public broadcaster KAN alleges that Qatar has been secretly supplying Iran with rocket fuel and materials used to build drones. The report indicates both economic and military support from Doha to Tehran. The revelations, published Wednesday, could significantly strain Qatar's diplomatic standing in the Middle East.

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'Love Island USA' Season 8 Week 3: Casa Amor Returns and Tests Couples
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'Love Island USA' Season 8 Week 3: Casa Amor Returns and Tests Couples

Week three of Peacock's Love Island USA season eight brought back the Casa Amor twist, splitting the main cast by gender and introducing more than a dozen new single contestants. The shake-up put existing couples' loyalty to the test. The episode delivered multiple dramatic shifts in the show's developing relationships.

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FBI Director Kash Patel's Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins to Perform at Freedom 250 Concert
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FBI Director Kash Patel's Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins to Perform at Freedom 250 Concert

Alexis Wilkins, an aspiring Nashville country singer who is dating FBI Director Kash Patel, will perform at the Freedom 250 concert on the National Mall in Washington. She will join Lee Greenwood at the event, which has been described as troubled. The booking has drawn attention largely because of Wilkins' relationship with the FBI chief.

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ABC Fights Back Against Trump's FCC Pressure, Urges Public to Defend Its Stations
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ABC Fights Back Against Trump's FCC Pressure, Urges Public to Defend Its Stations

ABC is publicly urging Americans to defend its stations amid intensified scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission, linked to President Donald Trump's ongoing criticism of the network. Trump has accused ABC of bias and threatened lawsuits over its recent coverage. The network's pushback marks an escalation in the conflict between the Trump administration and major US broadcasters.

Lech Poznań's Kornel Lisman Set to Join Venezia in Serie A
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Lech Poznań's Kornel Lisman Set to Join Venezia in Serie A

According to Italian transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Lech Poznań midfielder Kornel Lisman is set to join Serie A club Venezia and is undergoing medical tests. The Polish player missed much of last season due to a serious injury. The move would mark Lisman's first step into top-flight Italian football.

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GTA 6 Priced at $100; Rockstar Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses and Ultimate Edition
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GTA 6 Priced at $100; Rockstar Reveals Pre-Order Bonuses and Ultimate Edition

Rockstar Games revealed on Wednesday that Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $100 for the standard edition. The studio also detailed the game's Ultimate Edition, pre-order bonuses, and released more than 60 new screenshots. The announcement confirms GTA 6 as one of the most anticipated — and expensive — game launches of the year.

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Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk: 70 Delegations, 200 Deals — Zelensky Won't Attend
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Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk: 70 Delegations, 200 Deals — Zelensky Won't Attend

The Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk will bring together nearly 70 national delegations and will see more than 200 agreements and letters of intent signed on Ukrainian reconstruction. President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend despite earlier expectations, but organisers say his absence does not disrupt the event's plans. Gdańsk is set to serve as a key diplomatic hub for the debate over Ukraine's future.

Świątek Suffers Surprise First-Round Exit at Bad Homburg
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Świątek Suffers Surprise First-Round Exit at Bad Homburg

Iga Świątek lost her only match at the WTA tournament in Bad Homburg, suffering a surprise first-round exit. After the defeat, the Polish player quickly left the court and headed to the locker room. The result is a shock given Świątek's ranking and status in women's tennis.

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Michael Barrymore Secretly Films People via Smart Glasses, Shop Worker Tells BBC
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Michael Barrymore Secretly Films People via Smart Glasses, Shop Worker Tells BBC

A shop worker told the BBC he unexpectedly appeared in a TikTok video uploaded by entertainer Michael Barrymore, filmed via smart glasses without his knowledge or consent. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and the ethics of recording people in public with wearable camera devices. The case highlights the absence of clear rules governing smart glasses filming in public spaces.

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Ari Emanuel's Mari in Talks to Acquire Theater Giant ATG for $6 Billion
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Ari Emanuel's Mari in Talks to Acquire Theater Giant ATG for $6 Billion

Ari Emanuel's live events group Mari is reportedly in talks to acquire ATG, one of the world's largest theater owners and operators, in a deal valued at around $6 billion. If completed, the takeover would rank among the biggest transactions in the live entertainment industry. The negotiations have not yet been officially confirmed by either party.

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5 Energy Stocks Worth Buying Even as Oil Prices Retreat
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5 Energy Stocks Worth Buying Even as Oil Prices Retreat

Despite retreating oil prices, analysts say investor interest in energy stocks is growing in the wake of tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. The article recommends five specific energy stocks to buy, though their names are not disclosed in the available text. The energy sector is seen as potentially attractive even amid volatile commodity prices.

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Linda Cohn Retires After 30+ Years as ESPN's Longest-Tenured SportsCenter Anchor
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Linda Cohn Retires After 30+ Years as ESPN's Longest-Tenured SportsCenter Anchor

Linda Cohn, the longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor in ESPN history, is stepping away from the desk after more than 30 years. She hosted thousands of shows and was a trailblazer for women in sports broadcasting. In a Bloomberg Intelligence Radio interview, Cohn reflected on her career highlights and her desire to inspire the next generation of women in the industry.

World Cup 2026 in Portugal: Selected Games Free on RTP, TVI and SIC
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World Cup 2026 in Portugal: Selected Games Free on RTP, TVI and SIC

Fans in Portugal can watch selected 2026 World Cup matches for free on public broadcasters RTP, TVI, and SIC. All 104 games are available free via CazeTV on YouTube, though the service is geo-restricted to Brazil. Portugal enters the tournament ranked 7th in the world, led by Cristiano Ronaldo in what is expected to be his final World Cup.

Berkieta Out in Round 2 in Plovdiv, Michalski Reaches Quarterfinals
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Berkieta Out in Round 2 in Plovdiv, Michalski Reaches Quarterfinals

Tomasz Berkieta was eliminated in the second round of the ATP Challenger in Plovdiv, despite having won three consecutive matches beforehand. His compatriot Daniel Michalski advanced to the quarterfinals, keeping Poland's flag flying in the tournament.

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Family Sues Tesla for Wrongful Death After Fatal Crash in Texas
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Family Sues Tesla for Wrongful Death After Fatal Crash in Texas

The family of a victim killed in a Tesla crash in Texas has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. The source article does not specify the circumstances of the crash, the victim's identity, or the exact legal claims being made.

Bydgoszcz and Toruń Reach Final of Polish Youth Speedway Club Pairs Championship
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Bydgoszcz and Toruń Reach Final of Polish Youth Speedway Club Pairs Championship

Abramczyk Polonia Bydgoszcz and KS Toruń qualified for the final of the Polish Youth Speedway Club Pairs Championship. Bydgoszcz were dominant throughout the event in Gdańsk, while Toruń were helped by Kevin Małkiewicz, who beat the Falubaz Zielona Góra pair in the decisive heat.

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Belarus Shuts Down Shahed Drone Relay Stations After Zelensky's Ultimatum
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Belarus Shuts Down Shahed Drone Relay Stations After Zelensky's Ultimatum

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that relay stations on Belarusian territory used to guide Russian Shahed drones in attacks on Ukraine have been inactive since June 22. Days earlier, Zelensky had issued a one-week ultimatum to Alexander Lukashenko demanding the devices be dismantled. The shutdown follows the deadline Zelensky set for Minsk to act.

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Connor Storrie Guest Stars in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' After 'Heated Rivalry' Breakout
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Connor Storrie Guest Stars in 'Criminal Minds: Evolution' After 'Heated Rivalry' Breakout

Actor Connor Storrie, who broke out in the hockey romance drama "Heated Rivalry," has been guest starring in "Criminal Minds: Evolution." He filmed his scenes last year after wrapping the hockey series. The Hollywood Reporter released an exclusive clip of his appearance in the show.

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UK Wikimedia Foundation Staff Demand Union Recognition in Formal Letter
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UK Wikimedia Foundation Staff Demand Union Recognition in Formal Letter

UK-based staff at the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, sent a formal letter to management on Wednesday requesting voluntary union recognition. The push for unionization follows a period of significant organizational change at WMF, with workers raising concerns about transparency and trust. Staff are seeking formal collective bargaining rights.

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UK Faces Another Record Heatwave With Red Alert Issued — Thousands of Deaths Feared
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UK Faces Another Record Heatwave With Red Alert Issued — Thousands of Deaths Feared

The UK is bracing for another record-breaking heatwave in the summer of 2025, with the UK Health Security Agency issuing a rare red heat alert for parts of England. The last red alert, in 2022, coincided with five extreme heat waves that caused an estimated 2,985 excess deaths in England alone. Medics warn that hospitals remain ill-equipped to cope, despite calls for investment in resilience made a year ago.