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EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič defended the bloc's trade strategy amid shifting global dynamics, addressing a recent US Supreme Court ruling on presidential tariff powers, China's €360 billion trade surplus with Europe, and progress on diversifying through agreements with Mercosur, India, and Indonesia, while MEPs criticized the asymmetrical EU-US deal and urged faster liberalization.

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EU leaders joined President Zelenskiy in Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, pledging unwavering support through a €90 billion defense loan, new energy infrastructure aid, and backing for Ukraine's 2027 EU accession target while vowing to maintain pressure via the 20th sanctions package.

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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, the UN General Assembly convened to consider a Ukrainian-led resolution demanding an unconditional ceasefire and lasting peace, as officials detailed Russia's escalating attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure while warning that any settlement must uphold Ukraine's sovereignty and the UN Charter.

Yahoo Finance

Markets bounced back from an AI-fear-driven sell-off triggered by a viral research report, while Meta announced a massive chip partnership with AMD and new tariffs took effect, amid stark warnings from Schwab's CIO about private credit risks.

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UK lawmakers debated a parliamentary motion to compel the release of Prince Andrew's trade envoy files. The government agreed to comply with the 'humble address' but warned that release will be delayed due to an ongoing police investigation into Andrew and the logistical challenge of reviewing 25-year-old hard copy documents.

The Verge

Anthropic's Boris Churney reveals that Claude Code has evolved from a developer assistant to an autonomous engineer, with the Opus 4.5 model enabling a sudden shift to 100% AI-written code that self-tests and deploys without human intervention, while unexpectedly attracting non-technical users at major corporations.

Reuters

The European Parliament marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion by reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine, with EP President Metsola and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announcing a new €90 billion financial package while demanding stricter sanctions, clear EU membership timelines, and security guarantees to ensure lasting peace.

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A congressional hearing featuring an ICE whistleblower and a U.S. citizen victim revealed that ICE is conducting armed home raids without judicial warrants while systematically dismantling constitutional training for new agents, prompting bipartisan warnings from former DHS general counsels that these practices violate the Fourth Amendment.

Bloomberg Technology

President Trump's tariff policy faces legal setbacks as the Supreme Court struck down his use of emergency powers, creating uncertainty that's rattling tech stocks and threatening foreign investment commitments. Meanwhile, AI-driven fears are pummeling software stocks as investors worry about disruption, with Nvidia earnings on Wednesday serving as a key test for market sentiment.

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New York City officials detail the response to a historic blizzard, announcing massive snow removal operations, extended emergency shelter services for vulnerable residents, and the reopening of schools tomorrow, while urging residents to remain off roads as recovery continues.

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Live broadcast of Tarawih prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during Ramadan, featuring congregational worship and extended Quranic recitation from Surah Al-An'am.

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The Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister addressed the escalating security crisis across multiple Mexican states, confirming over 26,000 Canadians have registered with Global Affairs Canada amid the violence. While travel advisories were updated and consular staff deployed, she confirmed no evacuation flights are planned and Mexican authorities did not provide advance warning of the security operation.