International News from Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Two die in Catalonia wildfire as heatwave grips Europe

Two people died in a wildfire in Spain's Catalonia region a day ago, which was largely contained though more wind and thunder storms were expected on Wednesday, emergency services and officials said, as Europe grappled with a severe heatwave.
Paramount settles with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview for $16 million

CBS parent company Paramount has settled a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over an interview broadcast in October, the latest concession by a media company to a president who has targeted outlets over what he describes as false or misleading coverage.
Putin, Macron discuss Iran, Ukraine in first phone call in nearly 3 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a "substantial" phone call with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the Iran-Israel conflict and Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, the first such exchange between the two leaders since September 2022.
Trump urges Hamas to accept 'final proposal' for 60-day Gaza ceasefire

US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to agree to what he called a "final proposal" for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in Gaza that will be delivered by mediating officials from Qatar and Egypt.

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