
China's President Xi Jinping has called for stronger global cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning against restricting AI development through security concerns. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has revived claims about election vulnerabilities and alleged Chinese interference, calling for stricter voting rules. Tensions continue in West Asia as US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran, while Israel pushes for renewed ties with Saudi Arabia. Ukraine appoints a new acting defence minister as the war with Russia continues. In the UK, Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister after Labour's leadership transition. Severe weather hits Chile, leaving more than 500,000 people without power, while Netflix shares fall after a weaker revenue forecast.

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1) Iran launches drone attacks targeting US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for recent American strikes.
2) Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim ballistic missile strikes on a US airbase in Jordan following US attacks inside Iran.
3) US military releases official footage of its latest wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian command centers, missile sites, air defenses, drone infrastructure and coastal military facilities.
4) Israel confirms it will maintain military forces inside security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza to counter regional threats.
5) Russia launches fresh ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, killing civilians and injuring several others, including a child.
6) UK economy returns to growth in May despite continuing geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy prices.

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Trump election claims | US-Iran conflict | China AI push | Andy Burnham UK PM & Chile storm crisis

Iran strikes US bases | Russia bombards Kyiv | Israel holds security zones | UK economy grows