THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 1 • Issue No. 209 • Updated Monday, July 28, 2025 at 08:07 AM UTC

US and EU agree to 15% tariff on most goods, averting trade war

The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement setting a 15% tariff on most goods, avoiding the threat of a trade war that could have global repercussions.

Sources: AP News


Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, known for his sharp musical satire in the 1950s and '60s, has passed away at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy of humor and critique.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race on Indianapolis’ oval

Bubba Wallace made history by becoming the first Black driver to win a major race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval, marking a significant moment in motorsports.

Sources: AP News


‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100 million box office opening of 2025

The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' has achieved the franchise's first $100 million box office opening in 2025.

Sources: AP News


Israel begins daily pause in fighting in Gaza to allow aid amid growing hunger

Israel has initiated a daily 10-hour pause in military activities in certain areas of Gaza to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, as the region faces severe food shortages.

Sources: AP News


Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for ceasefire talks

Following a deadly border dispute, leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are set to meet in Malaysia to negotiate a ceasefire, amid international calls for peace.

Sources: AP News, NPR


USA swim team members recover from stomach bug at world championships

Members of the USA swim team are recovering from acute gastroenteritis as they compete in the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with some athletes missing events due to illness.

Sources: NPR


Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison recount brutal abuse

Venezuelan migrants deported by the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador have shared harrowing accounts of abuse and inhumane conditions they endured during their detention.

Sources: NPR


Heavy rains in northern China kill 4, trigger flood warnings

Severe rainfall and flooding in northern China have resulted in at least four deaths, with Beijing and surrounding areas issuing flood warnings as the region braces for more adverse weather.

Sources: AP News


Islamic State-backed rebels attack Catholic church in eastern Congo, killing at least 34

An attack by Islamic State-backed rebels on a Catholic church in eastern Congo has left at least 34 people dead, marking a tragic escalation in the region's ongoing violence.

Sources: AP News