June 27, 2025
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US
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
The Supreme Court delivered Trump a decisive victory by ruling 6-3 that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions blocking presidential policies, effectively neutering the primary legal tool used against his agenda. The decision emerged from Trump's birthright citizenship case, though the ultimate fate of that policy remains unresolved.

Trump celebrated the ruling as ending "colossal abuse of power" while Justice Amy Coney Barrett delivered what observers described as a brutal takedown of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent. The Court also sided with parents seeking to opt out of LGBTQ curriculum and upheld pornography age verification requirements.

Meanwhile, Trump's legislative agenda continued foundering as Senate rules blocked over $500 billion in budget cuts from his tax bill, forcing Republican scrambling despite his push for a July 4th passage. Economic markets hit record highs contradicting earlier tariff doom predictions.

Immigration enforcement generated controversy as ICE agents tackled protesters in Los Angeles, including detaining a U.S. citizen, while Trump announced ending trade talks with Canada and told Israel the "time is right" for a Gaza deal.
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Israel
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Israeli courts rejected Netanyahu's attempts to delay his corruption trial testimony, dismissing both his initial request and a second petition that included a classified envelope and detailed schedule. Judges ruled there was "no justification" for postponement despite Netanyahu's claims of urgent state duties following Trump's public intervention demanding trial cancellation.
The IDF released comprehensive statistics from Operation "Am Kalvia" against Iran, revealing over 1,500 air sorties targeting 900 sites and destroying 80% of Iranian missile systems. Military intelligence confirmed Iran's uranium enrichment capability to 90% was neutralized for an extended period.
Chief of Staff Zamir signaled from Gaza that Israel approaches defined operational objectives, stating Iran's defeat has "potential to advance our goals in Gaza." Trump claimed he "saved Khamenei from an ugly death" while predicting a Gaza ceasefire "within the next week," suggesting coordinated pressure on both fronts as his administration seeks comprehensive regional agreements.
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Germany
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Germany's minimum wage commission set increases to 14.60 euros by 2027, forcing the SPD to abandon its 15-euro campaign promise. The decision created internal tensions ahead of the party's Berlin congress, where delegates delivered a stinging rebuke to leadership.

RTL's 150-million-euro acquisition of Sky Deutschland dominated morning business coverage, marking significant consolidation in German television. The Bundestag voted to suspend family reunification for asylum seekers, continuing Chancellor Merz's hardline migration stance from previous days.

By evening, the SPD congress delivered its verdict on party leadership. While Bärbel Bas secured overwhelming approval with 95 percent for co-chair, Lars Klingbeil faced humiliation with only 64.9 percent support—the second-lowest result in party history. German outlets described the outcome as a "demütigung" reflecting deep internal divisions over the party's leftward trajectory and electoral failures.
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France
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Prime Minister Bayrou's pension reform strategy unraveled as France's largest union CFDT rejected his compromise proposal outright, declaring they would not participate in further negotiations. By midday, Bayrou issued an ultimatum: if social partners "consider it's no longer their time" to negotiate, the government will "decide" unilaterally. This marked the effective collapse of his attempt to extend talks until mid-July.

A severe E.coli outbreak in Aisne expanded to 25 cases, primarily affecting children, with authorities confirming bacterial contamination in multiple butcher shops. The investigation was transferred to a specialized judicial unit as public anxiety mounted in Saint-Quentin.

France braced for what meteorologists termed a potentially "historic" heat wave, with temperatures reaching 42°C expected and orange alerts expanding to fourteen departments. The heat dome settling over the territory represented an intensification of warnings from previous days, with fire risks escalating across southern regions.
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Lebanon
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Walid Jumblatt announced his Progressive Socialist Party had surrendered its weapons to the state, calling on others to follow suit in what media portrayed as opening a "soft exit" for Hezbollah's disarmament. The gesture came as Israeli strikes resumed in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in Nabatieh and killing one person with 21 injured.

President Aoun called for international action to halt Israeli violations while the army intercepted weapons smuggling attempts in Hermel. The cabinet approved raising the minimum wage by over 50% to 28 million Lebanese pounds monthly, effective next month.

Regional dynamics shifted as reports emerged that Iran had urged Hezbollah not to intervene during the recent twelve-day war. Trump indicated he would consider bombing Iran again over nuclear enrichment, while Lebanese media speculated about internal warfare within Iran's regime. By evening, Bassil criticized the government's inability to control weapons or implement reforms.
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Ukraine
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Ukrainian media tracked climbing casualties from Russia's ballistic missile strike on Samar throughout the morning, with death toll rising from three to five and wounded reaching 23. The pattern echoed previous days' coverage of Dnipro strikes, where casualty counts increased as rescue operations continued.

EU leaders formally backed opening Ukraine membership negotiations while announcing €30.6 billion in aid, though Trump's mixed signals on military support dominated Washington coverage. GOP Senator McConnell criticized Trump's aid cuts, calling them counterproductive.

Deputy Prime Minister Chernishov faced corruption charges, with anti-corruption agencies requesting his suspension and 120 million hryvnia bail. The afternoon brought positive military news as Ukrainian forces struck four Russian Su-34 jets at Marinovka airbase, destroying two and damaging two others.

Trump concluded the day by announcing he had made a decision regarding Patriot missiles for Ukraine but declined to specify what that decision was.
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Palestine
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Israeli soldiers confessed to Haaretz that they received orders to deliberately shoot Palestinians seeking aid at distribution points, with military commanders making this an official policy. The revelations emerged as Palestinian sources reported 72 deaths within 24 hours, bringing Gaza's toll to 56,331.

Netanyahu's office initially claimed readiness for negotiations with Hamas, but he later denied agreeing to Trump's ceasefire plan. Israeli prosecutors rejected his request to postpone his corruption trial. Trump and Macron both stated that ceasefire negotiations were progressing, with Trump suggesting an agreement could emerge next week.

Al-Aqsa Mosque reopened after 12 days of closure, with 45,000 worshipers attending Friday prayers. Palestinian sources reported drug tablets discovered in American-Israeli flour aid, while Al-Qassam brigades released footage of operations in Khan Younis. Israeli media described the Gaza campaign as illusory, with exhausted forces and unclear objectives.
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UK
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Starmer completed his welfare retreat by dawn, offering £2bn worth of concessions to avoid Commons defeat after 126 Labour MPs threatened rebellion. Multiple outlets reported his authority as diminished, with think tanks warning the U-turns would blow a £4.5bn hole in public finances requiring tax increases.

By afternoon, newspapers documented the Prime Minister's pattern of reversals, with reports he now regretted his "island of strangers" immigration speech, claiming fatigue when making the comments. HuffPost UK branded him "Keir Today, Gone Tomorrow" as his political survival faced questioning.

The Hainault sword killer received life imprisonment with a 40-year minimum for murdering a 14-year-old boy. Counter-terrorism police arrested four Palestine Action activists for disabling RAF jets at a British airbase.

Trump dominated evening coverage as the Supreme Court expanded presidential powers, limiting judges' ability to block his orders. Jeff Bezos married Lauren Sanchez in Venice while Lewis Capaldi made an emotional Glastonbury return.
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Iran
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Trump revealed he had prevented the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, stating he didn't allow Khamenei to "die in an ugly and humiliating way." This disclosure came as Trump dismissed Khamenei's victory claims as lies while simultaneously announcing Iran wanted to return to nuclear negotiations.

Iranian authorities intensified their domestic crackdown, with judicial officials promising careful investigation of alleged Israeli collaborators and "mercenaries." Police warned citizens against discussing their whereabouts in communications, claiming Israel had access to foreign messaging platforms. WhatsApp access remained severely disrupted following unilateral action by Iran's cyber council head.

Foreign Minister Araghchi rejected international nuclear inspections as "meaningless," criticizing IAEA chief Grossi's request to inspect damaged atomic facilities. The dispute over nuclear damage continued, with US senators claiming Iran's program was destroyed while Iranian officials acknowledged "serious damage" but maintained enrichment capabilities.
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Russia
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Putin disclosed the military operation's annual cost at 13.5 trillion rubles during his Minsk press conference, acknowledging inflation as the price paid for defense spending at 6.3% of GDP. He simultaneously announced readiness for a third round of Ukraine negotiations, suggesting Istanbul as a venue while stating the sides remain "nowhere close" on peace terms.

The economic revelation followed previous days of diplomatic positioning after Trump's announced Putin call. Morning coverage focused on overnight drone attacks, with defense systems reportedly intercepting 39 Ukrainian drones across six regions.

Putin's dual messaging of war costs and negotiation readiness dominated afternoon headlines across state outlets. He indicated future defense spending reductions while maintaining Russia's military objectives must be achieved. The disclosure came after complaints from business leaders about economic pressures, marking a rare acknowledgment of the operation's financial burden.
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Italy
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Iranian newspapers reported Iran admitting "significant" damage to nuclear facilities, contradicting earlier victory claims, while Khamenei's whereabouts remained unknown. Trump announced Iran sought direct talks and predicted a Gaza ceasefire within one week, declaring "the agreement is close."

The US Supreme Court delivered Trump a major victory by limiting federal courts' power to block presidential orders, specifically on birthright citizenship restrictions. Trump celebrated it as an "enormous victory" while beginning mass deportation preparations.

Trade tensions escalated as Trump broke negotiations with Canada, declaring "they will pay," and warned Europe it would "learn not to be bad." The EU expressed confidence in reaching agreement before the July 9 deadline.

Domestically, a teenager received twenty years for murdering his family in Paderno Dugnano, while Greece approved extradition of Kaufmann for the Villa Pamphili murders. President Mattarella called for international cooperation on the 45th anniversary of the Ustica massacre.
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Japan
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Japan executed the Zama serial killer who murdered nine people in 2017, marking the country's first execution since 2022. The hanging dominated coverage throughout the day, appearing across multiple outlets as authorities broke nearly three years of execution suspension.

The Nikkei temporarily broke 40,000 points for the first time in five months, driven by global stock gains and reduced concerns about US tariff policies. However, analysts warned the recovery might not sustain amid buyback surges.

Corporate governance tensions intensified as shareholder meetings revealed CEOs facing unprecedented low approval rates, with Ricoh's president at 64% and DeNA's at 72%. Analysis suggested companies experiencing leadership crises subsequently see stock price increases.

The Supreme Court ruled welfare payment reductions illegal, requiring additional payments to recipients. Western Japan experienced an unusually early end to the rainy season, while rice imports surged to 3.5 times the entire previous fiscal year total.
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Netherlands
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
DPG Media completed its acquisition of RTL Nederland after regulatory approval, creating a consolidated media empire spanning television, streaming service Videoland, newspapers, radio stations, and news website NU.nl. The morning brought regulatory clearance, with afternoon coverage examining how Videoland transformed from video store to the deal's crown jewel.

The asylum legislation debate continued faltering as Minister Keijzer ignored PVV demands regarding the Distribution Law, further undermining coalition support for what newspapers still call "the strictest migration policy ever." This followed yesterday's reports of PVV hesitation on their own former minister's proposals.

Dubai expelled dozens of European crime bosses, creating what newspapers described as underworld unrest. A railway worker was caught stealing thousands of euros worth of copper after being exposed by a car tracker placed under his vehicle.

Dutch singer Suzan received a two-minute standing ovation at her first performance since her cancer diagnosis, while coverage continued of the government's failure to spend any of the promised 200 million euros for addressing colonial slavery legacy.
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India
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
A gang rape case at a Kolkata law college dominated coverage throughout the day, with newspapers revealing that the 24-year-old victim was filmed during the assault and subsequently blackmailed. The case involved three accused including a TMC leader, with BJP alleging connections to Abhishek Banerjee. The victim's detailed complaint described being dragged to a guard room after rejecting a marriage proposal.

Trump continued his trade offensive, claiming completion of a China deal while hinting at a "very big" agreement with India. Indian negotiators remained in Washington ahead of a July 9 deadline when tariffs would jump to 26%. Trump demanded full removal of trade barriers, calling current restrictions problematic.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart at the SCO summit, proposing a four-point formula to manage border tensions while expressing satisfaction over the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after six years. Meanwhile, 600 devotees were injured during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri due to overcrowding.
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Poland
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
The Supreme Court ruled on electoral protests amid heated demonstrations outside its building, determining that while irregularities occurred in the presidential election, they did not influence the results. Police intervened as protesters hurled insults and competing groups gathered, with some claiming authorities sought to stage a coup.

Prime Minister Tusk responded that fundamental distortion of election results was "unlikely," expressing relief that Poland's EU presidency had concluded. New polling showed significant drops in Civic Coalition support, described as a "huge revolution" in voter preferences.

A deadly family shooting dominated afternoon coverage as a 57-year-old man killed his daughter and son-in-law near Limanowa before fleeing into forests. Police issued urgent warnings that the perpetrator remained dangerous, with neighbors describing him as previously appearing normal.

Coalition tensions escalated as Civic Coalition pressured Speaker Hołownia to delay President-elect Nawrocki's swearing-in ceremony, while former Justice Minister Ziobro declared he would "never voluntarily submit to lawlessness."
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Spain
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
Following the Constitutional Court's amnesty validation, internal Socialist Party fractures deepened as Patxi López invited Felipe González to leave the PSOE for opposing the measure. González declared he would not vote for his own party, calling the amnesty an "outrage."

Trump escalated pressure on Spanish defense spending, moving from threats to certainty by declaring he "guarantees" Spain will meet the 5% NATO target after previously "trying to avoid putting up the money." This represented a shift from coercion to assured expectations.

Spain's first major heat wave of 2025 reached 44°C with torrid nights of 25°C minimums, affecting three-quarters of municipalities. The extreme June temperatures were described as unprecedented for the month.

The US Supreme Court strengthened Trump's position by limiting federal judges' power to block his agenda. Meanwhile, Spain announced a 5-billion-euro antimissile defense system proceeding without Israeli participation as regional tensions continued.
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Turkey
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
CHP's internal crisis deepened as İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu publicly accused former leader Kılıçdaroğlu of "betrayal," expressing feelings of being "deceived" and "disappointed." The confrontation escalated when Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş threatened to quit politics, while İmamoğlu warned opponents they would be "remembered with shame." Three former CHP leaders—Öymen, Çetin, and Karayalçın—issued a joint statement supporting current leader Özel, effectively choosing sides in the factional battle.

Meanwhile, forest fires spread across multiple provinces, with flames reaching residential areas in Bursa and people reportedly trapped in forests. A major FETÖ operation across 46 provinces resulted in 361 arrests, while another sweep targeting military personnel led to 65 detentions.

Foreign Minister Fidan claimed EU leaders were beginning to align with Erdoğan's positions on Gaza and Ukraine, as Russia signaled readiness for new peace talks in Istanbul. Two DEVA Party parliamentarians resigned from their party.
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China
27.06.2025
Friday
58 days ago
The messaging apparatus executed another coordinated pivot, abandoning the three-day agricultural campaign for diplomatic coverage. After brief overnight saturation with Xi's "land sentiment" micro-documentaries across seven outlets, the system shifted to synchronized coverage of meetings with Ecuador's President Noboa and Senegal's Prime Minister Sonko.

Eleven outlets delivered identical diplomatic messaging by morning, emphasizing Belt and Road Initiative cooperation agreements. This represented the most extensive coordination since the Iran strike disruptions earlier this month.

Military leadership changes emerged as General Miao Hua was removed from the Central Military Commission, marking significant shifts in China's defense establishment. Trade negotiations showed potential breakthrough as Trump claimed agreements with China on rare earth exports, with Beijing confirming framework details.

Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats announced disbandment plans, while the city's post-jail supervision system faced legal challenge from a 2019 protest participant blocked from studying abroad.
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