It’s Easy to Say “End the Regime,” but Who Would Replace It?’ – Haaretz

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  1. It's Easy to Say "End the Regime," but Who Would Replace It?'  Haaretz
  2. Obliterated? Damaged? Inoperable? What's known about Iran's nuclear facilities  NPR
  3. Experts Agree: Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated  The White House (.gov)
  4. The Right Path to Regime Change in Iran  Foreign Affairs
  5. What is the psychology behind Donald Trump’s negotiations with Iran?  The Jerusalem Post
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Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within – The New York Times

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  1. Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within  The New York Times
  2. Tehran is coming back to life, but its residents are deeply shaken  BBC
  3. More and more people returning to Tehran but fear remains rife  Yahoo
  4. Iranians rattled by Israeli strikes as cash runs short and fear spikes  The Washington Post
  5. Paris's Iranian diaspora debates war, mullahs and 'what comes next' at city bookshop  Le Monde.fr
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At least 32 people killed as flash floods hit northern Pakistan

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Family dies in Swat River, with witnesses saying they waited to be rescued for more than an hour

At least 32 people have been killed in Pakistan in recent flash flooding caused by heavy rains, including a family of tourists who died after being swept away by flood waters while apparently awaiting rescue.

Videos of the family stranded on a small piece of land as the raging Swat River in northern Pakistan swept them away were shared widely on social media, prompting anger towards the provincial government as witnesses said the family waited helplessly for more than an hour.

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With a series of wars, Israel’s military reshapes the Mideast – NPR

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  1. With a series of wars, Israel's military reshapes the Mideast  NPR
  2. Opinion | I Detest Netanyahu, but on Some Things He’s Actually Right  The New York Times
  3. A changed Middle East brings vindication for Netanyahu but comes at a cost for Israel  AP News
  4. Israel’s hollow victory  New Statesman
  5. How Blunders by Hamas and the Ayatollah Regime Enabled Netanyahu's Iran Offensive  Haaretz
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China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague

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Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident during Hsiao Bi-khim’s 2024 visit

Taiwan’s vice-president has said she will not be intimidated after reports by Czech intelligence that Chinese officials planned to stage a car collision when she was in Prague last year.

Hsiao Bi-khim visited the Czech Republic in March 2024, in the first overseas visit by her and Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, after winning the election in January. It was reported at the time that a Chinese diplomat had run a red light while following her car – under police escort – from the airport.

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Russian Tourists Set to Become First Foreign Guests at North Korea’s New Kalma Resort as July Travel Packages Launch Amid Strengthening Ties – Travel And Tour World

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  1. Russian Tourists Set to Become First Foreign Guests at North Korea’s New Kalma Resort as July Travel Packages Launch Amid Strengthening Ties  Travel And Tour World
  2. North Korea just opened a beach resort for 20,000 people. But who will visit?  CNN
  3. Kim Jong Un Makes Rare Appearance with Wife and 'Respected' Middle Child, but His Other Rumored Kids Have Never Been Seen  Yahoo
  4. North Korea to open beach resort as Kim bets on tourism  BBC
  5. North Korea set to open its biggest tourist site, though it still largely blocks foreigners  CBS News
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Europe swelters in summer’s first heatwave as climate change intensifies – France 24

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  1. Europe swelters in summer's first heatwave as climate change intensifies  France 24
  2. Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads  BBC
  3. Europe on alert as first major heatwave of 2025 pushes temperatures to 42C  The Guardian
  4. Heat Wave Threatens European Crops and Power Systems  Bloomberg
  5. Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C  Euronews.com
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Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister – The New York Times

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  1. Thai Protesters Vent Their Exasperation With the Prime Minister  The New York Times
  2. Protesters rally in Bangkok to demand Thai prime minister's resignation over leaked Cambodia call  AP News
  3. Is a Coup Coming Soon in Thailand?  Council on Foreign Relations
  4. Thai protesters urge Shinawatra to quit over border dispute  DW
  5. Thai Premier Paetongtarn’s Support Slumps in Poll Amid Protest  Bloomberg
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