US Senate edges towards vote on Trump's divisive spending bill
WASHINGTON - US senators were inching Sunday towards a vote on Donald Trump's "big beautiful" spending bill, a hugely divisive proposal that would deliver key parts of the US president's domestic agenda while making massive cuts to social welfare programs.

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Iran voices 'serious doubts' over Israel commitment to ceasefire
TEHRAN - Iran warned Sunday that it had little faith in Israel's commitment to a fragile ceasefire that ended the most intense and destructive confrontation between the two foes to date.

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Trump says 'very wealthy' group to buy TikTok
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Sunday a group of buyers had been found for TikTok, which faces a looming ban in the United States due to its China ties, adding he could name the purchasers in two weeks.

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France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
PARIS - France on Sunday banned smoking in parks and on beaches, part of efforts to protect the public from passive smoke and create the country's first non-smoking generation.

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Northern Gaza has been devastated by strikes
GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country's recent war with Iran had created "opportunities" for freeing hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza, where witnesses and rescuers reported more than 30 people killed Sunday.

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Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing 'immense' pressure
HONG KONG - One of Hong Kong's last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday, citing "immense political pressure" as Beijing's years-long crackdown on dissent transforms the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

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