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European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continentIsraeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebukeCrew of Yemeni vessel recount their chaotic rescue after Houthis' deadly attack2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle EastDocuments show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unionsReform UK's Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major partiesZambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papersJudge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 electionLuigi Mangione set to appear in court for expected guilty plea in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEOTrump s