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US diesel hit an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon, a 58 percent increase from $3.71 a year earlier. The surge follows US and Israel military action against Iran in late February, straining global energy supplies.Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga, ending José Mourinho's perfect start to his second spell in charge. Troy Parrott scored the winning goal, and Kylian Mbappé missed a late penalty that would have leveled the match.World number one Aryna Sabalenka stopped play during her third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open on Friday after noticing cannabis smoke wafting into Louis Armstrong Stadium. The issue arose during her second service game when Sabalenka, already leading 3-0, alerted umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore.Five retro-style video games have been added to the White House website to advance President Trump's policy goals. The collection has gained online traction, including one game in which an eagle transports a bill across Washington's National Mall.Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli has transferred from Premier League champions Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-season contract. The deal is the most expensive in the Saudi Pro League this summer, with Martinelli valued at approximately 45 million euros.Two fresh incidents targeting the country's electricity grid drew police attention on Friday, according to Bild newspaper. The developments intensified security concerns following Berlin's accusation that Russia attempted a drone strike at Leipzig airport.Suspected insurgents attacked a hunting camp in the Niassa Special Reserve in northern Mozambique, prompting the evacuation of at least three Americans. The State Department said its embassy was aware of the attack but did not confirm American involvement.Two more Australians have been confirmed safe following last week's Nepal-Tibet flood, bringing the number of unaccounted-for Australians down to 36. Two trapped workers have been rescued from tunnels, with Nepalese officials expressing optimism about rescuing additional hydropower workers.Seoul is weighing military contributions to the Strait of Hormuz amid mounting US requests. The potential deployment would involve a naval logistics vessel and P-8A patrol aircraft, subject to parliamentary approval, and would represent the first such overseas commitment at American urging since 2004, when the Zaytun Division went to Iraq.Military and medical sources reported Friday that 81 people have died in fighting between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces. The Iran-backed group is advancing toward the strategic Red Sea strait.US diesel hit an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon, a 58 percent increase from $3.71 a year earlier. The surge follows US and Israel military action against Iran in late February, straining global energy supplies.Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga, ending José Mourinho's perfect start to his second spell in charge. Troy Parrott scored the winning goal, and Kylian Mbappé missed a late penalty that would have leveled the match.World number one Aryna Sabalenka stopped play during her third-round victory over Kamilla Rakhimova at the US Open on Friday after noticing cannabis smoke wafting into Louis Armstrong Stadium. The issue arose during her second service game when Sabalenka, already leading 3-0, alerted umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore.Five retro-style video games have been added to the White House website to advance President Trump's policy goals. The collection has gained online traction, including one game in which an eagle transports a bill across Washington's National Mall.Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli has transferred from Premier League champions Arsenal to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-season contract. The deal is the most expensive in the Saudi Pro League this summer, with Martinelli valued at approximately 45 million euros.Two fresh incidents targeting the country's electricity grid drew police attention on Friday, according to Bild newspaper. The developments intensified security concerns following Berlin's accusation that Russia attempted a drone strike at Leipzig airport.Suspected insurgents attacked a hunting camp in the Niassa Special Reserve in northern Mozambique, prompting the evacuation of at least three Americans. The State Department said its embassy was aware of the attack but did not confirm American involvement.Two more Australians have been confirmed safe following last week's Nepal-Tibet flood, bringing the number of unaccounted-for Australians down to 36. Two trapped workers have been rescued from tunnels, with Nepalese officials expressing optimism about rescuing additional hydropower workers.Seoul is weighing military contributions to the Strait of Hormuz amid mounting US requests. The potential deployment would involve a naval logistics vessel and P-8A patrol aircraft, subject to parliamentary approval, and would represent the first such overseas commitment at American urging since 2004, when the Zaytun Division went to Iraq.Military and medical sources reported Friday that 81 people have died in fighting between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed forces. The Iran-backed group is advancing toward the strategic Red Sea strait.
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Donald Trump is the president of the United States, whose administration shapes US foreign and trade policy. He is in the news over tariff threats against Canada, a review of asylum visas, and diplomatic moves tied to Middle East tensions.

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