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At least 3 dead in New Jersey after strong thunderstorms sweep through the Northeast

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, leaving 24 people dead and many more unaccounted for Friday, including more than 20 girls attending a summer camp, as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in fast-moving floodwaters. Desperate pleas peppered social media as loved ones sought any information about people caught in the flood zone. At least 10 inches (25 centimetres) of rain poured down overnight in central Kerr County, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River. Onlookers survey damage along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Onlookers survey damage along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP...
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India’s leader promises trade and investment in a visit to Trinidad and Tobago

PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – In a significant diplomatic gesture reaffirming deep historical and cultural bonds, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a landmark two-day official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3rd to July 4th, 2025. This was the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to the twin-island Caribbean nation in 26 years, underscoring India's renewed commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and, particularly, the Caribbean region. The visit, extended at the invitation of Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, was imbued with profound significance, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Indian immigrants to Trinidad and Tobago in 1845. The warm reception and the conferment of the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the country's highest national honour, upon Prime Minister Modi, highlighted the...
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Trump threatens 35% tariffs on Canadian goods

Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting on 1 August, even as the two countries were days away from a self-imposed deadline to reach a new trade deal. The announcement came in the form of a letter published on Trump's social media platform Truth Social, along with additional threats of blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on most trade partners. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government would continue to protect his country's workers and businesses as they head towards the new deadline. Trump has sent more than 20 such letters to other US partners this week. He also says he will soon announce new tariffs on the European Union. Like Canada's letter, Trump has vowed to implement those tariffs by 1 August. A blanket 25% tariff...
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Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle United and a question of wages
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Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Newcastle United and a question of wages

The breaking news on Tuesday, Alexander Isak seemingly the subject of an inquiry from Liverpool. Allegedly, the Merseysiders are prepared to offer 120 million for Isaks services. This figure is substantially below the 150 million valuation that Newcastle United have supposedly placed on their star man. By all accounts, the club is determined to hang onto its star man and any bid would likely be rejected. If this is the case, what are the likely scenarios for Isaks future on Tyneside? The rejection of such a high profile bid from Liverpool would clearly signal the value that Newcastle United see in their number 14. There have been multiple press reports that the club are prepared to offer Alexander Isak a new deal and I believe the value of this offer will dictate the Swede’s future in the black and white. A...
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