June 7, 2025
US
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Musk deleted his post about Trump appearing in Epstein files and withdrew his Dragon spacecraft threat, then floated forming a new political party. Trump responded by threatening "serious consequences" if Musk funds Democrats, telling reporters he has no desire to mend their relationship. Vice President Vance called Musk's attacks a "huge mistake" while acknowledging his frustration.
ICE raids in Los Angeles triggered street battles as protesters confronted federal agents, resulting in 45 arrests. LAPD deployed riot gear while the administration accused Mayor Bass of spreading "terror." The chaos spread to Home Depot locations and prompted officials to deploy the National Guard by evening.
The Supreme Court handed DOGE access to Social Security records despite the Musk departure. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned from El Salvador to face federal human trafficking charges. Trump's approval rating jumped 8 points despite the feuding, approaching his inauguration numbers.
ICE raids in Los Angeles triggered street battles as protesters confronted federal agents, resulting in 45 arrests. LAPD deployed riot gear while the administration accused Mayor Bass of spreading "terror." The chaos spread to Home Depot locations and prompted officials to deploy the National Guard by evening.
The Supreme Court handed DOGE access to Social Security records despite the Musk departure. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned from El Salvador to face federal human trafficking charges. Trump's approval rating jumped 8 points despite the feuding, approaching his inauguration numbers.
Israel
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The IDF successfully recovered Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta's body from Rafah in a joint operation with Shin Bet, two days after retrieving American-Israeli hostages. The 26-year-old agricultural worker, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, leaves behind a wife and seven-year-old son in Thailand.
Media coverage then shifted to investigating whether Mohammed Sinwar's body was found among ten terrorist corpses in tunnels beneath Khan Younis' European Hospital. By evening, Hamas escalated psychological warfare by releasing a photograph of hostage Matan Zangauker receiving a blood transfusion, claiming IDF forces were besieging his location and threatening his life after 610 days in captivity.
The military also eliminated Asaad Abu Shakriya, head of the Salafi terror group responsible for murdering the Bibas family. Names of two additional soldiers killed in yesterday's Khan Younis building explosion were cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Tom Rotstein and Sergeant Major Uri Yehonatan Cohen, bringing the total fatalities to four.
Media coverage then shifted to investigating whether Mohammed Sinwar's body was found among ten terrorist corpses in tunnels beneath Khan Younis' European Hospital. By evening, Hamas escalated psychological warfare by releasing a photograph of hostage Matan Zangauker receiving a blood transfusion, claiming IDF forces were besieging his location and threatening his life after 610 days in captivity.
The military also eliminated Asaad Abu Shakriya, head of the Salafi terror group responsible for murdering the Bibas family. Names of two additional soldiers killed in yesterday's Khan Younis building explosion were cleared for publication: Staff Sergeant Tom Rotstein and Sergeant Major Uri Yehonatan Cohen, bringing the total fatalities to four.
Germany
•07.06.2025
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The Trump-Musk feud reached peak intensity as Moscow offered Elon Musk asylum amid his escalating conflict with the president. Early morning coverage focused on Trump's explicit rejection of reconciliation, with multiple outlets analyzing how their dispute exposed fundamental cracks in Trump's coalition spanning tech entrepreneurs and working-class voters.
The conflict escalated through mutual accusations involving Jeffrey Epstein documents, with Musk initially posting then deleting references to Trump's alleged connections. By afternoon, Trump questioned whether drugs influenced Musk's behavior while predicting economic recession following their break.
Meanwhile, Munich experienced a fatal knife attack as police shot and killed a woman who had stabbed multiple people near Theresienwiese. The incident dominated evening coverage, with the Bavarian Interior Minister addressing unclear motives.
Europe confronted a trillion-dollar defense modernization bill following decades of neglected security, while German industry faced potential metals shortages as China restricted rare earth exports.
The conflict escalated through mutual accusations involving Jeffrey Epstein documents, with Musk initially posting then deleting references to Trump's alleged connections. By afternoon, Trump questioned whether drugs influenced Musk's behavior while predicting economic recession following their break.
Meanwhile, Munich experienced a fatal knife attack as police shot and killed a woman who had stabbed multiple people near Theresienwiese. The incident dominated evening coverage, with the Bavarian Interior Minister addressing unclear motives.
Europe confronted a trillion-dollar defense modernization bill following decades of neglected security, while German industry faced potential metals shortages as China restricted rare earth exports.
France
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Morning coverage focused on escalating casualties from Russian strikes on Kharkiv, described as the most powerful since 2022's start. The Trump-Musk feud intensified, with Trump threatening "grave consequences" if Musk finances Democrats, following yesterday's $150 billion Tesla collapse.
Coco Gauff's Roland-Garros final dominated afternoon coverage, overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in three sets after trailing early. French media emphasized this as the first American women's champion since Serena Williams in 2015.
A deadly Reims apartment fire killed four people, caused by an electric scooter's thermal runaway - investigators described "toxic fumes" and scenes resembling "a war zone." France's pension advisory council recommended raising retirement age, drawing union criticism.
Evening brought Macron's unusual public criticism of his own government, calling the rollback of environmental measures like MaPrimeRénov subsidies a "historic error" while hosting the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
Coco Gauff's Roland-Garros final dominated afternoon coverage, overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in three sets after trailing early. French media emphasized this as the first American women's champion since Serena Williams in 2015.
A deadly Reims apartment fire killed four people, caused by an electric scooter's thermal runaway - investigators described "toxic fumes" and scenes resembling "a war zone." France's pension advisory council recommended raising retirement age, drawing union criticism.
Evening brought Macron's unusual public criticism of his own government, calling the rollback of environmental measures like MaPrimeRénov subsidies a "historic error" while hosting the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.
Lebanon
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Following yesterday's army threat to withdraw from ceasefire monitoring, tensions escalated as Hezbollah youth physically blocked UNIFIL patrols in Sarepta. UN commander Tenenti responded by asserting that Resolution 1701 grants peacekeepers freedom of movement regardless of Lebanese Army presence, directly challenging the coordination protocols that had governed operations since the truce began.
The Lebanese Army simultaneously removed Israeli earth barriers in Mays al-Jabal, demonstrating continued implementation of ceasefire terms despite the monitoring crisis. Israeli media accused the Lebanese government of knowing about Hezbollah drone construction a week before the Dahieh strikes, while defense analyst Sayegh warned that the intensity of recent attacks indicated potential return to military operations.
Iran announced obtaining Israeli nuclear facility documents, calling it the "biggest intelligence blow in history." French envoy Lodrian arrived in Beirut amid diplomatic warnings that time was running out for Lebanon.
The Lebanese Army simultaneously removed Israeli earth barriers in Mays al-Jabal, demonstrating continued implementation of ceasefire terms despite the monitoring crisis. Israeli media accused the Lebanese government of knowing about Hezbollah drone construction a week before the Dahieh strikes, while defense analyst Sayegh warned that the intensity of recent attacks indicated potential return to military operations.
Iran announced obtaining Israeli nuclear facility documents, calling it the "biggest intelligence blow in history." French envoy Lodrian arrived in Beirut amid diplomatic warnings that time was running out for Lebanon.
Ukraine
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Russia launched its most powerful attack on Kharkiv overnight, deploying over 40 drones, missiles and guided bombs that killed three people and wounded over 20. Trump blamed Ukraine for provoking the strike, stating "they gave Putin a reason to go in and bomb the hell out of them" following the Spider Web operation against Russian airbases.
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter over Kursk region while continuing rescue operations at a Kharkiv industrial facility where six workers remained trapped under rubble. Russia increased drone production to deploy up to 500 per night, according to Ukrainian air force officials.
By afternoon, Russia struck Kharkiv again with guided bombs hitting the city center and a children's railway, killing a railway worker and wounding over 40 people. Zelensky emphasized these were not retaliatory strikes but continuation of Russian aggression, while announcing Ukraine had destroyed three Iskander missile systems inside Russia in recent days.
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter over Kursk region while continuing rescue operations at a Kharkiv industrial facility where six workers remained trapped under rubble. Russia increased drone production to deploy up to 500 per night, according to Ukrainian air force officials.
By afternoon, Russia struck Kharkiv again with guided bombs hitting the city center and a children's railway, killing a railway worker and wounding over 40 people. Zelensky emphasized these were not retaliatory strikes but continuation of Russian aggression, while announcing Ukraine had destroyed three Iskander missile systems inside Russia in recent days.
Palestine
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Palestinian sources reported the killing of an entire extended family of 35 people across three generations in a single Israeli strike, representing one of the largest documented single-family casualties. The attack occurred in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood, where initial reports of 15 killed rose to 30 throughout the day.
Abu Obeida issued warnings that Israeli forces were besieging the location of a captive named Zangauker, threatening the prisoner would not be retrieved alive. The Israeli military confirmed no rescue operation was underway, while families of Israeli prisoners demanded comprehensive deals for their return.
Sources documented 72-95 Palestinians killed during the second day of Eid al-Adha, with five deaths occurring near American aid distribution centers in Rafah. Israel announced recovering the body of a Thai prisoner from Gaza while simultaneously acknowledging that arming local militias had saved Israeli soldiers' lives. Iran claimed obtaining thousands of documents about Israeli nuclear facilities.
Abu Obeida issued warnings that Israeli forces were besieging the location of a captive named Zangauker, threatening the prisoner would not be retrieved alive. The Israeli military confirmed no rescue operation was underway, while families of Israeli prisoners demanded comprehensive deals for their return.
Sources documented 72-95 Palestinians killed during the second day of Eid al-Adha, with five deaths occurring near American aid distribution centers in Rafah. Israel announced recovering the body of a Thai prisoner from Gaza while simultaneously acknowledging that arming local militias had saved Israeli soldiers' lives. Iran claimed obtaining thousands of documents about Israeli nuclear facilities.
UK
•07.06.2025
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•79 days ago
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Musk executed a "stunning U-turn" on his claims that Trump appeared in Epstein files, ending their public feud that had cost him $27 billion in Tesla value. Trump declared he had "no desire" to mend their relationship, concluding the three-day political warfare that began with budget disagreements.
Russia launched what Ukraine described as its "most powerful attack of the entire war" against Kharkiv, killing at least three and injuring 21 in the largest drone strike on the city. Coverage emphasized the escalation near the Russian border while Ukrainian footage showed retaliatory strikes on Russian bombers.
Reform UK faced continued instability as Zia Yusuf announced his return just two days after his shock resignation. Government data revealed white British students had become minorities in a quarter of English schools. The Madeleine McCann investigation generated headlines as the prime suspect's former flatmate claimed certainty that evidence would be found, specifying locations for police searches.
Russia launched what Ukraine described as its "most powerful attack of the entire war" against Kharkiv, killing at least three and injuring 21 in the largest drone strike on the city. Coverage emphasized the escalation near the Russian border while Ukrainian footage showed retaliatory strikes on Russian bombers.
Reform UK faced continued instability as Zia Yusuf announced his return just two days after his shock resignation. Government data revealed white British students had become minorities in a quarter of English schools. The Madeleine McCann investigation generated headlines as the prime suspect's former flatmate claimed certainty that evidence would be found, specifying locations for police searches.
Iran
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Iranian state media claimed the country executed "one of the biggest intelligence strikes in history" against Israel, allegedly obtaining sensitive Israeli documents. The announcement came as Iran accused Israel of sabotage at nuclear sites in Varamin and Torghuzabad, where IAEA inspectors detected uranium traces.
President Pezeshkian maintained Iran's position from previous days, stating the country remains ready for nuclear inspections while rejecting "bullying and intimidation." The nuclear standoff intensified ahead of Monday's IAEA Board of Governors meeting, with Iran submitting explanatory reports claiming Israeli sabotage caused contamination.
Iran condemned Trump's travel ban as "racist," continuing diplomatic friction following his warnings about uranium enrichment. Two missing female taekwondo athletes were found after disappearing in Tehran the day before Elaheh Hosseinnezhad's funeral, adding to ongoing discussions about women's safety following her murder.
President Pezeshkian maintained Iran's position from previous days, stating the country remains ready for nuclear inspections while rejecting "bullying and intimidation." The nuclear standoff intensified ahead of Monday's IAEA Board of Governors meeting, with Iran submitting explanatory reports claiming Israeli sabotage caused contamination.
Iran condemned Trump's travel ban as "racist," continuing diplomatic friction following his warnings about uranium enrichment. Two missing female taekwondo athletes were found after disappearing in Tehran the day before Elaheh Hosseinnezhad's funeral, adding to ongoing discussions about women's safety following her murder.
Russia
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Russian media reported that a planned prisoner exchange and body transfer with Ukraine collapsed when Ukrainian representatives failed to appear at the scheduled meeting. Russian officials claimed they were prepared to return 6,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers and had provided a list of 640 prisoners for exchange, but Ukraine withdrew without explanation.
The coverage emphasized Ukraine's alleged abandonment of its fallen soldiers, with Deputy PM Medvedev suggesting Ukraine avoided collecting bodies to evade paying widow benefits. Regional official Balitsky published lists of dead Ukrainian soldiers that Kiev allegedly refused to retrieve.
Overnight, Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones, injuring two people in Moscow region. Trump's statements from previous days continued receiving coverage, with outlets highlighting his claim that Ukraine gave Russia justification to "bomb the hell out of" them following Ukrainian strikes on Russian airfields.
Putin signed domestic legislation introducing fines up to 500,000 rubles for selling energy drinks to minors and new debt collection regulations.
The coverage emphasized Ukraine's alleged abandonment of its fallen soldiers, with Deputy PM Medvedev suggesting Ukraine avoided collecting bodies to evade paying widow benefits. Regional official Balitsky published lists of dead Ukrainian soldiers that Kiev allegedly refused to retrieve.
Overnight, Russian air defenses reportedly destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones, injuring two people in Moscow region. Trump's statements from previous days continued receiving coverage, with outlets highlighting his claim that Ukraine gave Russia justification to "bomb the hell out of" them following Ukrainian strikes on Russian airfields.
Putin signed domestic legislation introducing fines up to 500,000 rubles for selling energy drinks to minors and new debt collection regulations.
Italy
•07.06.2025
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Russia launched overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing five in what authorities described as among the most powerful attacks since the war began. Trump blamed Ukraine for giving Putin "reasons to strike," prompting Zelensky to respond that "Putin and I are not children fighting - he kills children."
The center-left coalition organized a massive pro-Gaza demonstration in Rome, with organizers claiming 300,000 participants. Schlein, Conte, and other opposition leaders marched from Piazza Vittorio to San Giovanni, declaring this "the Italy that does not stay silent." The rally occurred during referendum silence period, raising questions about electoral law violations.
Villa Pamphili became a crime scene when a six-month-old infant was discovered dead near a hedge, with a woman's body found in a sack 100 meters away. Both showed signs of violence in what appeared to be a double homicide.
The Trump-Musk feud continued escalating, with Trump announcing their relationship had ended and threatening to review all government contracts with Musk's companies.
The center-left coalition organized a massive pro-Gaza demonstration in Rome, with organizers claiming 300,000 participants. Schlein, Conte, and other opposition leaders marched from Piazza Vittorio to San Giovanni, declaring this "the Italy that does not stay silent." The rally occurred during referendum silence period, raising questions about electoral law violations.
Villa Pamphili became a crime scene when a six-month-old infant was discovered dead near a hedge, with a woman's body found in a sack 100 meters away. Both showed signs of violence in what appeared to be a double homicide.
The Trump-Musk feud continued escalating, with Trump announcing their relationship had ended and threatening to review all government contracts with Musk's companies.
Japan
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US-Japan tariff negotiations entered their third consecutive week with Japanese negotiator Akazawa acknowledging no middle ground had been found despite claiming progress. The talks occurred at twice the frequency of the 2019 trade agreement negotiations, with five rounds completed in two months. Japan signaled it would not wait for the G7 summit to conclude a bilateral deal.
China's rare earth export restrictions continued impacting Japanese manufacturing, with Suzuki halting Swift production following yesterday's supply disruptions. Trump announced he would reveal his next Federal Reserve chair nominee "very soon," suggesting an unprecedented early replacement of Powell before his 2026 term expires.
Domestically, opposition parties prepared joint legislation to abolish provisional tax rates, while the LDP unveiled Tokyo gubernatorial election promises of income-doubling support. Weather forecasters warned of heavy rains approaching Kyushu from June 8th as the rainy season begins. Sushiro announced plans for sea urchin aquaculture facilities to meet growing tourist demand.
China's rare earth export restrictions continued impacting Japanese manufacturing, with Suzuki halting Swift production following yesterday's supply disruptions. Trump announced he would reveal his next Federal Reserve chair nominee "very soon," suggesting an unprecedented early replacement of Powell before his 2026 term expires.
Domestically, opposition parties prepared joint legislation to abolish provisional tax rates, while the LDP unveiled Tokyo gubernatorial election promises of income-doubling support. Weather forecasters warned of heavy rains approaching Kyushu from June 8th as the rainy season begins. Sushiro announced plans for sea urchin aquaculture facilities to meet growing tourist demand.
Netherlands
•07.06.2025
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The morning featured analysis of whether Wilders' opponents could prevent him from controlling the election narrative following the cabinet collapse. By early afternoon, the fallen coalition parties had descended into open conflict over ministerial positions, with VVD refusing further negotiations with NSC and BBB. Both VVD and BBB specifically demanded control of the Asylum and Migration ministry, while disputes erupted over replacing PVV ministers.
The collapse's broader implications emerged as newspapers explored why Dick Schoof would likely be the last non-partisan prime minister and how the former top civil servant never gained control of governance. Amsterdam expressed relief over the cabinet's fall while warning of administrative paralysis ahead.
By evening, the Netherlands football team provided a welcome distraction, securing victory over Finland in their World Cup qualification opener. The Trump-Musk feud continued receiving coverage, with Musk deleting his Epstein-related tweet though their friendship remained severed.
The collapse's broader implications emerged as newspapers explored why Dick Schoof would likely be the last non-partisan prime minister and how the former top civil servant never gained control of governance. Amsterdam expressed relief over the cabinet's fall while warning of administrative paralysis ahead.
By evening, the Netherlands football team provided a welcome distraction, securing victory over Finland in their World Cup qualification opener. The Trump-Musk feud continued receiving coverage, with Musk deleting his Epstein-related tweet though their friendship remained severed.
India
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Rahul Gandhi's electoral fraud allegations escalated from claims to demands for concrete evidence. After the Election Commission dismissed his "match-fixing" accusations about Maharashtra as "completely absurd," Gandhi challenged them to release voter rolls and CCTV footage from polling stations. The confrontation intensified throughout the day, with Gandhi accusing the Commission of issuing "unsigned, evasive notes" and declaring "if you have nothing to hide, then respond."
Meanwhile, the Trump-Musk feud that exploded yesterday showed signs of potential reconciliation as Musk deleted his inflammatory "Epstein files" tweet targeting Trump. Tesla's stock continued suffering from their public battle.
Operation Sindoor reached its one-month anniversary, with Pakistani intelligence reportedly recruiting Indian YouTubers for espionage activities. The Bengaluru stampede accountability continued as Karnataka's High Court demanded answers from the state government, while the Chief Minister announced ₹25 lakh compensation for victims' families, doubling the previous amount.
Meanwhile, the Trump-Musk feud that exploded yesterday showed signs of potential reconciliation as Musk deleted his inflammatory "Epstein files" tweet targeting Trump. Tesla's stock continued suffering from their public battle.
Operation Sindoor reached its one-month anniversary, with Pakistani intelligence reportedly recruiting Indian YouTubers for espionage activities. The Bengaluru stampede accountability continued as Karnataka's High Court demanded answers from the state government, while the Chief Minister announced ₹25 lakh compensation for victims' families, doubling the previous amount.
Poland
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Electoral irregularities continued generating controversy as reports emerged of another "miracle" in vote counting, prompting emergency meetings in local PiS headquarters. The Constitutional Court president defended the Nawrocki family against online harassment while PO called for vote recounting amid mounting evidence of commission errors.
Political realignment accelerated as PSL confirmed receiving "concrete offers" from PiS for potential cooperation, with internal surveys exploring alliance possibilities. Sasin threatened the government would face presidential action "in two months," while analysts positioned Trzaskowski as the center's last hope despite coalition fractures.
The day concluded with dramatic weather forcing mass evacuation of over 20,000 people from the Lednica Fields religious gathering as severe storms swept across Poland. Territorial defense forces were mobilized nationwide as meteorologists issued highest-level alerts. The first interview with the future First Lady aired, conducted by her own son, as domestic violence in Krakow required anti-terrorism unit intervention.
Political realignment accelerated as PSL confirmed receiving "concrete offers" from PiS for potential cooperation, with internal surveys exploring alliance possibilities. Sasin threatened the government would face presidential action "in two months," while analysts positioned Trzaskowski as the center's last hope despite coalition fractures.
The day concluded with dramatic weather forcing mass evacuation of over 20,000 people from the Lednica Fields religious gathering as severe storms swept across Poland. Territorial defense forces were mobilized nationwide as meteorologists issued highest-level alerts. The first interview with the future First Lady aired, conducted by her own son, as domestic violence in Krakow required anti-terrorism unit intervention.
Spain
•07.06.2025
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Feijóo escalated confrontation with Sánchez by calling for mass demonstrations on June 8th, promising "total cleanup" to "liberate the country from this embarrassment." The PP leader endorsed Ayuso's language boycott from the previous day's Conference of Presidents, while Ayuso justified her walkout over co-official languages.
The Armed Forces Day ceremony in Tenerife proceeded with over 3,200 military personnel and royal attendance, marking the farewell of the Patrulla Águila aerobatic squadron after 42 years. Media noted the public remained distanced and Defense Minister Robles stayed silent to avoid potential incidents.
The Trump-Musk feud dominated international coverage, with Trump threatening "very serious consequences" after Musk linked him to Epstein files, forcing the billionaire to delete his tweet. Students preparing for university entrance exams rejected pessimistic narratives, with the "Lamine Yamal generation" declaring they're "fed up with being told we have no future."
The Armed Forces Day ceremony in Tenerife proceeded with over 3,200 military personnel and royal attendance, marking the farewell of the Patrulla Águila aerobatic squadron after 42 years. Media noted the public remained distanced and Defense Minister Robles stayed silent to avoid potential incidents.
The Trump-Musk feud dominated international coverage, with Trump threatening "very serious consequences" after Musk linked him to Epstein files, forcing the billionaire to delete his tweet. Students preparing for university entrance exams rejected pessimistic narratives, with the "Lamine Yamal generation" declaring they're "fed up with being told we have no future."
Turkey
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Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek's condition dominated coverage after his heart stopped for 70 minutes following electrocution, remaining in intensive care throughout the day. President Erdoğan called CHP leader Özgür Özel with well-wishes, continuing the political reconciliation gestures that began during Kurban Bayramı.
The holiday's casualty toll shifted between reports, with Interior Minister Yerlikaya announcing 7 deaths and 692 accidents on the first day, while 814 people injured themselves slaughtering sacrificial animals in Istanbul alone. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Gökçeada, prompting statements from disaster authorities.
Political parties continued holiday visits, with AKP's Diyarbakır chairman visiting DEM Party headquarters for the first time during a holiday. Dilek İmamoğlu wrote to First Lady Emine Erdoğan requesting review of policies separating imprisoned women political prisoners from their families. The Diyarbakır fire investigation that killed four family members resulted in five arrests by evening.
The holiday's casualty toll shifted between reports, with Interior Minister Yerlikaya announcing 7 deaths and 692 accidents on the first day, while 814 people injured themselves slaughtering sacrificial animals in Istanbul alone. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Gökçeada, prompting statements from disaster authorities.
Political parties continued holiday visits, with AKP's Diyarbakır chairman visiting DEM Party headquarters for the first time during a holiday. Dilek İmamoğlu wrote to First Lady Emine Erdoğan requesting review of policies separating imprisoned women political prisoners from their families. The Diyarbakır fire investigation that killed four family members resulted in five arrests by evening.
China
•07.06.2025
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State media executed synchronized messaging campaigns around China's annual college entrance examination, with multiple outlets publishing identical headlines featuring Xi Jinping's encouragement to test-takers. The coordination began after midnight and continued throughout the morning, involving Beijing Daily, CCTV, China Daily, and Huanqiu.
A second wave emerged around 7 AM as five outlets simultaneously published "Beautiful China" environmental messaging, representing an intensification of the green development themes from previous days. The pattern repeated again at midday with four outlets coordinating youth-focused headlines.
Beyond the messaging campaigns, Xi received the Panchen Rinpoche in a meeting covered by state outlets, continuing the Tibet-related coverage from yesterday. US-China diplomatic engagement advanced with representatives preparing for Monday talks in London, building on the Trump phone call from two days prior.
The 13.35 million students taking the gaokao examination received standard coverage, while South China Morning Post reported on regional tensions including Vietnam's South China Sea activities and US concerns over China's African military engagement.
A second wave emerged around 7 AM as five outlets simultaneously published "Beautiful China" environmental messaging, representing an intensification of the green development themes from previous days. The pattern repeated again at midday with four outlets coordinating youth-focused headlines.
Beyond the messaging campaigns, Xi received the Panchen Rinpoche in a meeting covered by state outlets, continuing the Tibet-related coverage from yesterday. US-China diplomatic engagement advanced with representatives preparing for Monday talks in London, building on the Trump phone call from two days prior.
The 13.35 million students taking the gaokao examination received standard coverage, while South China Morning Post reported on regional tensions including Vietnam's South China Sea activities and US concerns over China's African military engagement.
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