Zelensky fires popular defence minister
Summary
Ukraine’s President Zelensky sacks Defence Minister Mikhailo Fedorov, sparking shock amid ongoing drone warfare. Tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran clash over control, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces a tough Senate confirmation hearing. Argentina reaches the World Cup final after beating England, and France passes a landmark assisted dying bill. Additionally, scientists discover a new monkey species in the DRC, and global perceptions of China improve relative to the US.
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Main stories: Ukraine, Iran, Argentina, and new monkey species
Ukraine sacks Defence Minister Mikhailo Fedorov
US and Iran clash over control of the Strait of Hormuz
Todd Blanche grilled at DOJ confirmation hearing
Why fiction keeps killing female characters
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Argentina beats England to reach World Cup final
Global survey shows rising confidence in China vs US
France legalizes assisted dying for terminally ill
New monkey species with orange lips discovered in Congo
Climate lawsuit challenges Port of Rotterdam's green plans
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