Northern Territory police have reopened evidence boxes linked to the murder investigation of British backpacker Peter Falconio. They found several photographs that had not previously been seen publicly. Falconio disappeared in the Australian outback, while his girlfriend Joanne Lees was the subject of an attempted abduction. Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of Falconio’s murder, but his remains have never been found. The case reaches its 25th anniversary as police continue seeking answers.

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A US judge has ruled that Donald Trump and the Department of Justice misused the courts in a settlement involving an “anti-weaponization” fund. The ruling also alleges self-dealing connected to the agreement. The settlement has therefore been voided. The case centers on the conduct of the US president and the Justice Department in reaching the deal.

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A US judge has voided Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with the Internal Revenue Service. The agreement had provided him with immunity from tax audits. The judge said the lawsuit had been brought for “improper purposes”. A Trump attorney was also referred for possible disciplinary action. The ruling removes the protection that the settlement had provided against IRS audits.

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France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal packed with star power. Kylian Mbappe is among the headline names expected to draw attention. Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal are also highlighted as players to watch. The clash brings together several of the tournament’s most prominent superstars.

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France arrived in Dallas on July 12 to prepare for a World Cup semifinal against Spain. The French side reached the last four after defeating Morocco 2-0, while Spain advanced by beating Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. France are only narrow favourites ahead of the match. Spain, however, have enjoyed the better results in recent meetings, defeating Les Bleus at the 2024 Euros and again in last year’s Nations League semifinal.

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France have reached Dallas ahead of their World Cup semi-final against European champions Spain. The match will decide which team earns a place in the final. Both sides are expected to encounter their toughest challenge of the tournament so far. Spain have conceded only once, while France enter the showdown after keeping clean sheets in each of their last three matches.

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France continue their pursuit of the World Cup title in a blockbuster semifinal against Spain. Kylian Mbappe is the central figure for France, while Lamine Yamal leads the Spanish challenge. The matchup brings together two prominent attacking talents. Coverage focuses on the star players, predictions and the scheduled kickoff.

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France are getting ready for a highly anticipated semi-final against Spain. Their place in the match was secured after a victory over Morocco. Spain is expected to pose France’s toughest challenge so far, having conceded only one goal in the tournament. The French side are stressing the need to remain grounded ahead of the showdown.

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England and Argentina are set to meet in the World Cup semifinal. The fixture marks the sixth time the two teams have faced one another at the tournament. They will play on Wednesday in Atlanta, with a place in the final at stake. The match brings together two familiar World Cup opponents in the competition’s second semifinal.

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The first public beta of iOS 27 has now moved Apple’s new operating system beyond the developer-testing phase. The writer has been using it since early June, probing for quirks and testing whether it can meet the expectations Apple set during its keynote. This year’s update is described as a Snow Leopard-style release, while Siri AI is already altering the way the writer uses an iPhone.

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A source says Zelensky is considering replacing Defense Minister Fedorov. Fedorov is a popular figure who is widely regarded as competent. Removing him would likely be controversial among Ukrainian politicians. The decision could also provoke controversy across wider Ukrainian society. The report presents the possible change as politically sensitive rather than settled.

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Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi is expected to become Ukraine’s next prime minister, according to a senior Ukrainian official and another person familiar with the matter. The anticipated appointment follows Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko’s confirmation on July 12 that she would step down. Svyrydenko is expected to move into the role of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tenure. The reported change would mark a reshaping of Ukraine’s government leadership.

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Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has resigned from her post. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he offered her a new position. The proposed role would involve relations with a key international partner. Her departure comes as Zelenskyy carries out a government shake-up.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated on the 12th that he plans to replace Prime Minister Svyrydenko. Some reports suggest Svyrydenko could subsequently be appointed ambassador to the United States. The reported possibility is linked to maintaining good relations with the Trump administration. No final appointment was stated.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled a new political strategy alongside a major government reshuffle. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko is stepping down, while Zelensky says he has offered her another role focused on relations with a key international partner. He is calling for a “renewal of the Cabinet of Ministers” and plans changes to the leadership of law enforcement agencies. No specific reason has been given for the shake-up.

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Ten European countries, Ukraine among them, have announced the formation of an integrated coalition focused on ballistic missile defense. The initiative brings the participating states together under a shared defensive framework. The announcement describes cooperation on ballistic missile protection as the coalition’s central purpose. No further operational details were provided in the statement.

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Ukraine and nine European partners are joining forces in a new anti-ballistic missile coalition. Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom are taking part alongside Kyiv. The French presidency said the effort aims to “build a shared anti-ballistic missile capacity for Europe.” The coalition is intended to support the Freya air defense project and strengthen cooperation on European defensive capabilities.

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Attorneys general from a dozen states are making a final effort to block Paramount’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery. They warn that the deal could increase movie prices and crush cable television distributors. California, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Washington filed suit on Monday. The case seeks to stop the proposed merger from going ahead.

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France worked on Monday to bring a wildfire under control after flames scorched about 1,200 hectares in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. Police arrested two people suspected of starting the blaze. The fire broke out on Sunday in the forest, located roughly 60 kilometres southeast of the capital. The incident prompted evacuations in nearby areas. The site is a former royal hunting estate surrounded by villages.

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A fast-moving wildfire is continuing to burn through France’s Fontainebleau forest, about 60 kilometres southeast of Paris. Authorities estimate that roughly 1,000 hectares have been destroyed so far. France 24 senior reporter Catherine Norris Trent witnessed the damage caused by the fires. She also saw the ongoing efforts to contain and extinguish the blazes.

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Horses were evacuated from a riding centre near Paris as a wildfire moved closer. Officials described the blaze in the Fontainebleau forest as being of an “exceptional scale”. The fire has continued to rage into its second day. Efforts are continuing as the large forest blaze remains active near the riding facility.

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A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris has burned nearly 1,000 hectares since July 12, an area larger than Gibraltar. Hundreds of people from nearby towns have been evacuated as the blaze spreads. Authorities are investigating whether it may have been deliberately started. FRANCE 24 spoke with one evacuated resident, who described the fire as “a monster.”

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France is struggling to contain what it calls an “exceptionally large wildfire” in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris. Aircraft are operating overhead while firefighters work on the ground to suppress the flames. Authorities say the blaze has destroyed 5% of the forest. The fire is also suspected of having been deliberately started, as France continues its response.

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A wildfire has swept through 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau Forest southeast of Paris. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said during a visit to the scene on Monday that the blaze “could have been intentionally set.” The fire has engulfed part of the iconic forest south of the French capital. His remark raises the possibility that the destruction was caused deliberately, rather than solely by accidental or natural ignition.

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