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    Rand Paul Removes Fauci's Lawyer from Hearing

    Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) had Dr. Anthony Fauci's attorney, David Schertler, removed from a Senate hearing after Schertler repeatedly spoke out of turn. Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, grew frustrated with Schertler's interruptions during Fauci's testimony on COVID-19 origins. Fauci, who led the U.S. response to the pandemic, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination throughout the hearing.
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    Friedrich Merz's Government Reshuffle Backfires, Weakens Authority

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's attempt to assert his authority through a government reshuffle has instead led to a series of setbacks. The move has further weakened his standing within his own party, the CDU, and raised questions about his ability to lead the country. The reshuffle, intended to retake control and boost his leadership, has instead enraged his allies and put a spotlight on his government's competence. With regional elections approaching in September, Merz's party is in crisis mode, and talk of replacing the Chancellor is growing.
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    Iran Vows to Defend Soil to 'Last Breath' Against Aggressors

    The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Major General Amir Hatami, has reiterated that the Iranian Armed Forces will defend the Islamic Republic, the territory of Iran, and its independence against any aggressors until their last breath. This statement comes in the wake of the martyrdom of Air Force Brigadier General Majid Kazemi and his comrades, who are hailed as true heroes of the Iranian nation. The Army is steadfast in its covenant with the nation and will continue to defend the sacred system of the Islamic Republic.
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    Wildfires Threaten French Military Factories

    Wildfires in southwestern France have threatened crucial military factories near Bordeaux. The blaze, which has burned over 42,000 hectares, is approaching facilities producing fuel for M51 ballistic missiles and engines for the Ariane 6 launch vehicle. Companies such as ArianeGroup, Dassault, Safran, and Thales are at risk. Over 200,000 people have been evacuated due to the fire, which is France's worst wildfire crisis since World War II.
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    Iran's Missile Capabilities: Threat to Ukraine

    Iran possesses several systems that could theoretically strike parts of Ukraine, including medium-range ballistic missiles, one-way attack drones, and land-attack cruise missiles. Key missiles mentioned are Ghadr, Emad, Sejjil, and Khorramshahr, with ranges up to 4000 km. Ukraine lacks effective interceptors like THAAD and Arrow. The threat is considered serious but implementing such an attack is difficult.
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    Elderly Man Beaten After Protecting Girls from Harassers in Ankara

    In Ankara, a 72-year-old man was beaten for intervening in an incident where two girl children, aged 14 and 15, were harassed and attempted to be forced into a car by a group of men. The incident was recorded by security cameras and went viral on social media. The suspect was initially released after giving a statement but was later rearrested. The elderly man, Nurettin Erçayan, expressed his desire for justice.
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