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July 8

Trump administration moves decisively to block China from 'weaponizing' American farmland

The USDA released a plan to counter foreign threats to American farmland. It will ban Chinese nationals from obtaining U.S. agricultural land.

July 8

BROOKE ROLLINS: Farm security is national security

USDA releases National Farm Security Action Plan to combat foreign threats to American agriculture, restricting farmland ownership by adversaries and protecting research

July 8

Massive bee swarm sends three people to hospital in critical condition, 24 injured

Twenty-four people were injured during a 30-minute bee attack in the French alpine town of Aurillac, with three victims initially in critical condition now improving.

July 8

UK court convicts 3 men over arson attack authorities say was organized by Russian intelligence

Three men found guilty of arson in a Russian intelligence-backed plot targeting Ukraine-bound equipment in east London, causing $1.35 million in damages

July 8

Boxing legend Julio César Chávez defends son after arrest by US immigration officials

Boxing legend Julio César Chávez defended his son in an interview with Mexican media after he was arrested in the U.S. and faces deportation.

July 8

Americans targeted in Mexico City as locals protest against tourism and soaring rents

Anti-tourism protests erupted in Mexico City as locals face gentrification challenges similar to Barcelona and Venice demanding stricter housing laws and legislation to regulate tourism levels.

July 8

Anti-Israel professor curses out employer University of Chicago, says she teaches to build power

At a Socialism 2025 convention, a University of Chicago professor slammed her employer as "evil" but admitted staying at the school to leverage her position for left-wing organizing.

July 8

US will 'have to' send weapons to Ukraine, Trump says days after Pentagon pause

President Donald Trump said the U.S. would be sending defensive weapons to Ukraine so it could defend itself from Russia’s ongoing invasion, days after the Pentagon said it was pausing such deliveries.

July 8

French Olympic fencer's kiss contamination defense holds up in court as she's cleared of doping violation

French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of any doping allegations as her explanation that kissing led to the issue was approved in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

July 8

Trump and Netanyahu celebrate 'historic victory' against Iran, eye future Middle East peace

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented Trump with Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter during White House meeting focused on Iran, Gaza and expanding regional peace.