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### Legible News **July 3, 2025** **Armed Conflicts and Attacks** • Israel has escalated its offensive in Gaza with intense bombardments, killing around 90 people and complicating ceasefire talks ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/israel-bombardment-offensive-gaza-hamas-ceasefire-talks)). • China and the U.S. are easing trade restrictions, signaling a tentative reset between the two nations ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3316840/china-us-ease-export-curbs-trumps-vietnam-deal-risks-blowback-analysts)). • Gaza musicians performed at Sydney Opera House, drawing attention to the cultural destruction caused by Israel's bombardment ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/04/gaza-musicians-perform-sydney-opera-house-ntwnfb)). • A top Atlanta police official consulted for a tech firm providing surveillance software to the city, raising ethical concerns ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/atlanta-police-surveillance-company-ethics)). • The EU and U.S. near a trade deal to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs on EU exports ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/eu-closing-in-on-framework-deal-with-us-to-avoid-trump-50-tariffs)). • A UN expert has called on states to cut trade ties with Israel over its "genocidal campaign" in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing conflict ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jul/03/israel-gaza-war-latest-news-updates-hamas-ceasefire-middle-east-iran)). **Politics and Elections** • Hong Kong lawmakers oppose a government proposal to recognize same-sex partnerships, urging a public consultation ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3316863/hong-kong-lawmakers-slam-proposal-recognise-same-sex-partnerships?utm_source=rss_feed)). • The U.S. Supreme Court will consider bans on transgender athletes in female sports teams ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/supreme-court-transgender-student-athletes)). • Donald Trump’s proclamation of an "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border has been ruled unlawful ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/02/trump-us-mexico-border-immigrants-asylum)). • Trump's asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border has been declared unlawful by a federal court ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/02/trump-us-mexico-border-immigrants-asylum)). **Law and Crime** • A Croatian court has sentenced a gunman to 50 years in prison for killing six people, including his mother, in a nursing home shooting ([ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/croatian-court-sentences-gunman-50-years-nursing-home-123444186)). • Bangladesh’s former leader Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court after claiming she had a license to kill 227 people ([ABC News](https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/bangladesh-tribunal-sentences-hasina-jail-contempt-claim-license-123437108)). • A deputy commander of the Russian navy was killed near the frontline with Ukraine ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/deputy-commander-of-russian-navy-mikhail-gudkov-killed-in-strike-near-ukraine-frontline)). • Chinese stocks are expected to stagnate in the second half of the year due to a lack of catalysts ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3316788/chinese-stocks-stagnate-second-half-lack-catalysts-top-brokerages-say?utm_source=rss_feed)). **Business and Economy** • The EU and U.S. are nearing a trade deal to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs on EU exports ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/eu-closing-in-on-framework-deal-with-us-to-avoid-trump-50-tariffs)). • Smaller firms in the U.K. will be exempt from new Companies House filing rules ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/03/smaller-firms-to-escape-burdensome-companies-house-filing-rules)). • Xpeng has launched its G7 ‘Super AI’ SUV to compete with Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y in the premium SUV segment ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3316862/xpeng-launches-g7-super-ai-suv-taking-xiaomi-yu7-and-tesla-model-y?utm_source=rss_feed)). • Apple’s iPhone sales in China are expected to face headwinds in the second half of the year ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3316846/apples-china-iphone-sales-face-headwinds-second-half-huawei-remains-strong-rival?utm_source=rss_feed)). • Alibaba has led a $14 million funding round in a Chinese AI agent start-up ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3316819/alibaba-leads-us14-million-funding-round-chinese-corporate-ai-agent-start?utm_source=rss_feed)). **International Relations** • Wild killer whales are increasingly trying to feed humans, a behavior scientists are studying to understand ([Vice](https://www.vice.com/en/article/wild-killer-whales-keep-trying-to-feed-humans-but-why/)). • China has installed a 500-megawatt turbine in Tibet, marking a significant hydropower breakthrough ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3316685/china-rolls-out-record-setting-turbine-tibet-hydropower-plant?utm_source=rss_feed)). • Shein has been fined a record €40 million in France for misleading consumers ([Le Monde](https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2025/07/03/shein-condamne-a-une-amende-record-de-40-millions-d-euros-pour-avoir-trompe-les-consommateurs-en-france_6617720_3234.html)). • A wildfire in Crete has forced 1,500 people to evacuate amid a continuing heatwave in Europe ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/more-than-1500-people-evacuated-in-crete-amid-wildfire-as-europe-heatwave-continues)). • A designer dress went missing from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding, sparking curiosity ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/03/designer-dress-missing-bezos-sanchez-venice-wedding)). • Investors see a potential resolution for Javier Milei to end the fight over Argentina’s state oil company ([Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025/07/03/investors-see-way-for-milei-to-end-fight-over-state-oil-company)). • China is encouraging students to dance while studying to boost morale and relieve academic pressure ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3315921/china-schools-urge-pupils-dance-when-studying-boost-brains-morale-ease-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed)). • Four people were killed and 14 injured in a shooting at a Chicago party for rapper Mello Buckzz ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/03/mello-buckzz-chicago-shooting)). • Armenia is seeking to deepen ties with China to diversify its foreign policy away from Russia ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3316682/armenia-looks-deepen-ties-china-while-eyeing-foreign-relations-beyond-russia?utm_source=rss_feed)). • China's aircraft carrier Shandong visited Hong Kong, symbolizing "rock-solid" national security and pride ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3316813/symbolic-shandong-visit-sign-hong-kongs-rock-solid-national-security-and-pride?utm_source=rss_feed)). • A mysterious space object is firing signals at Earth every 44 minutes, intriguing astronomers ([Vice](https://www.vice.com/en/article/a-mysterious-space-object-is-firing-signals-at-earth-every-44-minutes/)). • Chinese companies are developing blockchain technology to resist attacks from quantum computers ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3316608/chinese-team-creates-blockchain-tech-resist-attacks-quantum-computers?utm_source=rss_feed)). **Disasters and Accidents** • Hong Kong police arrested a teenager in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a 71-year-old man ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3316835/hong-kong-police-arrest-teenager-who-was-alleged-driver-fatal-hit-and-run?utm_source=rss_feed)). • Japan’s Tokara islands experienced over 900 earthquakes in two weeks, causing concern among residents ([Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/03/japan-earthquake-tokara-islands-900-earthquakes-two-weeks)). • Hong Kong tourists remain undeterred by a prediction of a major earthquake hitting Japan on July 5 ([SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3316710/hong-kong-tourists-undeterred-manga-prediction-quake-will-hit-japan-july-5?utm_source=rss_feed)). 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