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Three bodies found at Krakow suspect's home, Tusk says
Poland's prime minister said the dead were probably the gunman's relatives, after six people were killed and 16 wounded in the city's historic square.
- Security
US forces disable cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, enforce Iran blockade
CENTCOM says the St Kitts-flagged M/V Huda was hit after leaving an Iranian port, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards report two tankers burning after striking mines.
- Development
Auditor General flags Rs10.17bn overpayment to Diamer Bhasha contractor
The 2025-26 audit records 19.95 per cent physical progress against 39.67 per cent financial progress by June 2025 and puts expected completion at 2030.

Gunman kills six in Kraków's historic centre
Police say a gunman opened fire on crowds in the city's Main Square on Saturday, killing at least six people and wounding others.

OpenAI raises $11bn at $1.25 trillion valuation, reports say
The reported first close is part of a round that could reach $20bn and would value the ChatGPT maker about 47% above its March level.

Pope Leo begins 12-day South America tour in Uruguay
The 71-year-old arrives in Montevideo three weeks after surgery for a lung tumour, on the first papal visit to Uruguay in nearly four decades.

France deploys 70,000 police ahead of cost-of-living protests
Unions and student groups march in Paris while the Yellow Vests press a banned rally at Place de la Concorde, six months before a presidential election.
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Pakistani astronaut to fly on China's Shenzhou-24 mission
Reported by 21 outlets
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PCB adds Aamir Jamal and three uncapped players to Test squad
Reported by 21 outlets
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New Zealand election count leaves Labour level with National
Reported by 14 outlets
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US offers $20m reward for information on Iran nuclear programme
Reported by 14 outlets
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India win toss and bat against Pakistan in Under-19 Asia Cup
Reported by 14 outlets
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US forces disable cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, enforce Iran blockade
Reported by 13 outlets
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Sindh decides to declare Tharparkar a disaster-hit district
Reported by 13 outlets
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Two trains collide south of Cairo, killing four and injuring 88
Reported by 13 outlets
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- Politics
New Zealand election leaves National and Labour nearly deadlocked
- Economy
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New Zealand election count leaves Labour level with National

- Security
Iran says forces stronger as missiles hit Qeshm Island

- Security
US offers $20m reward for information on Iran nuclear programme

- Science & Technology
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- Climate
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