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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday that he is recommending Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's next prime minister, signaling a significant political shakeup. Zelensky stated on social media that he has proposed Svyrydenko to lead the government and significantly renew its work, adding that he anticipates the presentation of the new government's action plan soon.

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Tens of thousands of passengers are facing travel chaos as a French air traffic control strike forces flight cancellations in France and causes widespread disruption across Europe. Budget airline Ryanair said it has cancelled more than 170 flights, impacting the holiday plans of over 30,000 passengers. The strike is affecting flights on Thursday and Friday.

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In an effort to avert a potential trade war, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday that Brussels will hold off on retaliating against existing US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, as it seeks a deal to avoid broader 30% tariffs. Her statement comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's threat on Saturday to impose sweeping tariffs on the 27-nation bloc if no agreement is reached by August 1.

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Kyiv woke to chaos and devastation after a relentless night of Russian drone and missile attacks, marking one of the most intense bombardments since the conflict began over three years ago. The city's skies were filled with acrid smoke and the echoes of explosions, underscoring the severity of the assault that left one dead and 26 injured.

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Greece has joined a growing number of European destinations seeking to manage mass tourism by implementing a tax on cruise ship passengers visiting its islands, starting Tuesday. Cruise ships stopping at popular islands such as Santorini and Mykonos will be charged 20 euros ($23.62) per passenger, while smaller islands will levy a five-euro tax per passenger, according to the new regulations.

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Just a year after leaving office, former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on a new role as senior advisor at Goldman Sachs. The company said Sunak, who resigned as PM in July 2024, will offer his "unique perspectives and insights" on the global economy and politics to the bank's clients in a part-time capacity. Sunak also remains the Conservative MP for Richmond and Northallerton in Yorkshire.

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North Korea has officially opened the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, a sprawling beach resort development on the country’s eastern coast. Touted by state media as a “national treasure-level tourism city,” the resort was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24, personally attended by Kim Jong Un, his wife Ri Sol Ju, and their daughter Kim Ju Ae—an appearance widely interpreted as symbolic of dynastic continuity.