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A historic heat wave is sweeping across Europe, with France recording its hottest day ever. US-Iran negotiations are progressing on multiple fronts, with nuclear inspections and peace talks both advancing despite procedural disputes. Trump has abruptly refused to sign a landmark bipartisan housing bill, demanding progress on his elections legislation instead. Ukraine continues its long-range drone offensive, striking a major gas plant in Russia while targeting Crimea.

Europe bakes in record-breaking heat wave

Europe bakes in record-breaking heat waveFrance has recorded its hottest day since measurements began, as an 'Omega' heat wave grips Europe. The UK also broke its June temperature record, while parts of France surpassed 40°C. Power outages have hit France as the extreme heat strains the electrical grid. The heat wave has brought severe storms and chaos across multiple European countries.

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France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave (AP News)
Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began (BBC)
Extreme heat, storms cause chaos in Europe (China Daily)
Europe heatwave live: UK breaks temperature record for June as parts of France hit 40C – as it happened (The Guardian)
Deadly 'Omega' heat wave breaks more temperature records in Europe (CBC)

US and Iran clash over nuclear inspection terms

US and Iran clash over nuclear inspection termsA dispute has emerged between the US and Iran over the timing and conditions of nuclear inspections. Iran insists inspections can only proceed after a final deal is signed, while the UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit earlier. The US Senate has passed a war powers resolution on Iran, adding legislative pressure to the negotiations.

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Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public (AP News)
U.N. nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran, but Iran says only after final deal (NPR)
A U.S.-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal (NPR)
US Senate passes war powers resolution on Iran (China Daily)

US-Iran peace talks show cautious progress

US-Iran peace talks show cautious progressVance states that talks with Iranian officials have established a 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war. Iranians are cautiously optimistic about the thorny negotiations with the US. China Daily reports progress in US-Iran peace talks, while Pakistan's president reaffirms commitment to stronger bilateral ties with Iran.

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Vance says talks with Iranian officials set ‘good foundation’ for a deal to end the war (AP News)
Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US (Al Jazeera)
Iran, US peace talks advance with progress (China Daily)
Pakistan, Iran presidents reaffirm commitment to stronger bilateral ties (China Daily)

Trump blocks bipartisan housing bill over election legislation

Trump blocks bipartisan housing bill over election legislationPresident Trump has abruptly refused to sign a landmark bipartisan housing bill, demanding progress on his stalled elections legislation first. The bill, which passed Congress with wide appeal, aimed at lowering housing costs. The move has stoked chaos in Congress and drawn criticism from both parties.

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Trump suddenly refuses to sign landmark housing bill, citing his stalled elections legislation (CNN)
Trump cancels signing of landmark bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs (BBC)
Trump Stokes Chaos in Congress Over Housing and Voting Bills (NYT)
Housing Bill Passed by Congress Has Wide Appeal, but It’s No Quick Fix (NYT)

Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia with long-range drones

Ukraine strikes deep inside Russia with long-range dronesUkraine has launched long-range strikes targeting a major natural gas plant and satellite centers inside Russia. Crimea has locked down as Putin acknowledges a 'huge stream' of Ukrainian drones. The drone offensive is also causing fuel shortages inside Russia, as the war continues to escalate.

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Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers (AP News)
Ukraine war briefing: Crimea locks down as Putin acknowledges ‘huge stream’ of Ukrainian drones (The Guardian)
Ukraine launches drone offensive in Crimea and inside Russia, where fuel shortages are taking a toll (CBC)