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Leaders talk European defense as Ukraine launches major drone attacks. Plus Azerbaijan denies Israel rumors and 7 more stories
European and allied leaders marked the 82nd anniversary of D‑Day in France, using the commemorations both to honour wartime sacrifices and to issue new calls for stronger European defence coordination amid current security threats.
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Ukraine has launched one of its largest recent drone attacks targeting Russian territory. The strikes occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin met with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
This escalation demonstrates Ukraine's sustained capability to strike deep within Russia, even during high-profile diplomatic engagements.
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Azerbaijan has formally denied claims that Israel is utilizing its territory to conduct covert operations against Iran. This rejection comes amid heightened regional diplomatic scrutiny and ongoing tension between Baku and Tehran.
The dispute highlights the delicate geopolitical dynamics in the region, where accusations of foreign military access can quickly strain neighboring relations.
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Sovereign bond yields in the U.S. and Europe slipped as soft economic data led traders to increase bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. This shift pressured the U.S. dollar, boosting emerging-market stocks, local-currency bonds, and risk-sensitive currencies.
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Recent technology coverage highlights major developments across artificial intelligence, semiconductor chips, and consumer platforms. Top AI firms are accelerating their race with frequent product and model announcements, alongside anticipated hardware releases.
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DoorDash is expanding its advertising business into a global commerce media platform. The company announced new ad formats, campaign automation tools, and offsite reach capabilities as it looks to grow beyond its core restaurant delivery advertising.
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The White House's proposed multibillion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund has stalled. Designed in part to counter the misuse of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, the initiative cannot move forward until a court acts to unblock it.
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Major corporations are reevaluating the high operating costs associated with artificial intelligence cloud services and large language models. This reassessment of AI spending has emerged as a key factor contributing to recent volatility in tech stocks.
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Eli Lilly reported phase 3 trial results for its triple hormone agonist, retatrutide, which demonstrated substantial weight loss and improved glycemic control in patients with diabetes and obesity. The drug also showed positive effects on sleep apnea and knee osteoarthritis pain, with no new safety concerns identified.
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China has successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The payload, a Gaofen-14R high-resolution Earth observation satellite, replaces the original Gaofen-14 satellite in sun-synchronous orbit.
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