China condemned the UK’s nationalisation of British Steel, saying it infringed on Jingye Group’s rights and weakened Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in Britain. The UK says public ownership is needed to protect jobs and preserve primary steelmaking at Scunthorpe.
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Wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota is bringing unhealthy and hazardous air to parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast. Officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity, monitor air quality and use N95-style masks when needed.
The US carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iran as both sides exchanged attacks and tensions mounted over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said it remained open to diplomacy, while Tehran signaled it would not negotiate under current conditions.
Sen. John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it formally adopts an anti-Israel stance or a platform opposing aid to Israel. His comments came after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful measure to halt $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.
A Genoa court sentenced former Autostrade chief Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years in prison over the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse, which killed 43 people. In all, 32 defendants were convicted, while 25 were acquitted or cleared under statute of limitations rules.
Smoke from more than 800 wildfires in Canada has triggered air quality alerts across more than 20 US states, with hazardous conditions in parts of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Officials in New York distributed masks and extended heat emergency measures as smoke spread across the Northeast.
Downing Street backed calls for FIFA to investigate Argentina players who displayed a banner supporting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands after beating England. The UK said its commitment to the islands “will never waver.”
Ukrainians protested in Kyiv and other cities after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy moved to remove Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The popular technocrat’s ouster prompted military resignations and comes amid a broader government reshuffle.