81 Dead in Texas Floods; US and Colombia Recall Diplomats; Gaza Ceasefire Inches Closer

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Texas faces a mounting humanitarian crisis as catastrophic flooding claims at least 81 lives, with Governor Abbott warning residents to brace for additional rainfall in the coming days. Meanwhile, international tensions continue to simmer as Boko Haram militants launched a deadly attack in northeastern Nigeria, killing nine civilians, while diplomatic developments unfold with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu expressing optimism that President Trump could facilitate a ceasefire agreement. In Asia, South Korea's judiciary prepares for a critical hearing on former President Yoon's detention warrant, and intelligence reports reveal Beijing's alleged disinformation campaign targeting French Rafale jets to promote Chinese aircraft sales. Plus, strained US-Colombia relations as Washington recalls its top diplomat amid deteriorating bilateral ties.

Top Stories

• At least 81 dead in catastrophic Texas floods as governor warns of more rain to come - CNN

• Boko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say - The Hindu

• Israel's Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal ceasefire deal - Reuters

• South Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant - Reuters

• Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says - France24 

• US Recalls Top Colombia Diplomat as Once-Warm Relations Sour - Bloomberg

United States

• At least 81 dead in catastrophic Texas floods as governor warns of more rain to come - CNN

• Elon Musk vows to start a new political party after Trump feud - CBS

• US close to several trade deals ahead of tariff deadline this week, Trump officials say - USA Today

• TikTok to launch U.S. version of the app ahead of possible ban - KTLA

• US Measles Cases at an All-Time High After Disease 'Eliminated' - Newsweek

Africa

• Zambia elephant attack kills British and New Zealand tourists - BBC

• Senegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project - Africa News

• Boko Haram militants kill 9 people and injure 4 in northeastern Nigeria, authorities say - The Hindu

• US completes deportation of 8 men to South Sudan after weeks of legal wrangling - ABC

• Kenyans put their president on notice over broken campaign promises, corruption and violence - Associated Press

Middle East

• Why China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East - The Atlantic

• Two IRGC personnel killed defusing explosives in Iran - Middle East Eye

• Israel sending delegation for Gaza truce talks - DW

• Israel's Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal ceasefire deal - Reuters

• Britain re-establishing relations with Syria - The Guardian

Indo-Pacific

• Asia’s Richest Tycoon Is Making America Great Again - Bloomberg

• China redirects exports via south-east Asia in bid to evade Trump’s tariffs - Financial Times

• China’s military will need structural change to fend off drone threats: experts - SCMP

• Why China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East - The Atlantic 

• South Korea court to hold July 9 hearing on ex-leader Yoon's detention warrant - Reuters

Europe

• Britain re-establishing relations with Syria - The Guardian

• Dutch lawmakers pass controversial bills tightening asylum rules - Euro News

• Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says - France24 

• Ukraine's Zelenskiy says latest phone call with Trump his most productive yet - Reuters

• China retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices - Associated Press

Latin America  

• China studies resuming chicken imports from Brazil, minister says - Reuters

• In Sinaloa’s capital, news of a boxing scion’s arrest and allegations of cartel ties cause unease - Associated Press

• Suriname parliament elects Simons as first female president - Stabroek News

• US Recalls Top Colombia Diplomat as Once-Warm Relations Sour - Bloomberg

• Lula hints at 2026 re-election bid for president in Brazil - Reuters

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