United States President Donald Trump has launched a new savings program for children, through which babies born during the designated period will receive an initial contribution of $1,000 from the US government.

The program, called “Trump Accounts,” aims to create investment accounts for American children, where initial funds deposited by the government would be invested in funds that track the stock market. The children would be able to access these funds once they turn 18.

According to the program's rules, the right to a $1,000 contribution is available to American citizen children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, provided that the required criteria are met, reports BBC .

In addition to the initial amount from the state, parents, relatives and employers will be able to contribute to these accounts up to set annual limits. The aim is for children to have a financial foundation for the future, including education, buying a home or long-term savings.

Trump has touted the program as a way to give American children a better financial start and to foster a culture of saving and investing from an early age. However, the program has also sparked controversy, as critics argue that lower-income families may benefit less because of limited opportunities to add money to these accounts.

According to reports, the US government has already begun making the first deposits and hundreds of thousands of children have benefited from the initial $1,000 contribution. /Telegraph/

Six in ten Israelis do not consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a trustworthy person, according to a poll conducted by Channel 12.

The poll shows that 60 percent of Israelis do not trust the prime minister, while 38 percent say they trust him, reports timesofisrael .

In contrast, the majority of respondents (54 percent) view his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, as a trustworthy figure while 29 percent have no confidence in him.

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who is also running to oust Netanyahu from power, is seen as untrustworthy by 53 percent of respondents, while 41 percent say they trust him.

The poll also finds that almost two-thirds of Israelis say the latest wave of legal initiatives by Netanyahu's coalition, including bills aimed at allowing haredi (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) men to continue to avoid military service, will influence their vote.

The next parliamentary elections in Israel are expected to be held no later than October 27, 2026, where citizens will elect the 120 members of the Knesset (Israeli parliament). /Telegraph/

Turkey rejects any statement or stance aimed at denying the genocide in Srebrenica or "glorifying war criminals", contrary to the decisions of international courts, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared.

Erdogan's statement was made via a video message on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where thousands of Bosniaks were killed.

The Turkish president reiterated that Ankara will continue to unconditionally support the territorial integrity, sovereignty and constitutional order of Bosnia and Herzegovina, trtworld writes.

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Speaking about the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, Erdogan said that the international community was once silent in the face of the Srebrenica tragedy and that, according to him, it remains a spectator to the suffering of the Palestinians even today.

"The world must not forget the lessons from Srebrenica and must work to ensure that such crimes are never repeated," Erdogan said, emphasizing the importance of historical memory and justice for the victims.

The Srebrenica genocide occurred in July 1995, when Bosnian Serb forces killed over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys after occupying the UN-protected area.

Erdogan stressed that Turkey will continue to support peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire Balkan region. /Telegraph/

A dramatic photograph showing several ships engulfed in flames and a giant cloud of black smoke has been published on the X network by American military analyst and Kyiv Post contributor Chuck Pfarrer.

He claims the photo depicts the aftermath of Ukrainian attacks on Russian ships in the Sea of Azov. However, the authenticity of the photo and its exact location have not been independently verified.

According to Pfarrer, over a 96-hour period, Ukraine has hit 35 Russian tankers and transport ships, an average of one ship every three hours. He claims that the repeated attacks have destroyed Russia's radars, sensors and close-in defense systems, warning that the operations will continue.

Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Army announced that during the night between July 10 and 11, Ukrainian forces hit 21 more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov. According to Kiev, these ships were used to transport oil and its derivatives in violation of international sanctions, while four tugboats, two cargo ships and a port cleaning ship were also hit. The extent of the damage is still unknown.

The commander of the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi ("Magyar"), stated that a total of 28 vessels were hit during the operation and 73 successful hits were recorded. On the other hand, Russian authorities claim that only four ships were attacked, which suffered minor damage, while one sailor was killed.

According to Ukrainian reports and Reuters, about 50 vessels carrying fuel have been damaged over the past five days. Due to overlapping time periods and different categories of vessels included in the reports, the exact number of vessels hit cannot be independently confirmed.

The attacks have forced Russia to temporarily suspend navigation in the Don–Azov Canal and stop accepting requests for passage through the Kerch Strait. The Sea of Azov is a key supply route for Russian forces in occupied Crimea, while Ukraine aims to weaken Russian military logistics by striking tankers, ports, fuel depots, refineries and energy infrastructure. /Telegraph/

The United States government has paid nearly $3 million in compensation to people affected by the so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological disorder that has been reported in diplomats, intelligence agents and their family members over the past decade.

These are the first official payments to employees of US government agencies related to this situation, writes BBC .

The first cases appeared in 2016 among CIA personnel and American diplomats in Havana, Cuba. Those affected reported symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, headaches, balance problems, difficulty concentrating, and other neurological impairments.

According to official data, 21 compensation claims have been approved so far, with a total value of about $2.9 million. The payments were made under the HAVANA Act, passed by the US Congress in 2021, which allows affected workers to receive financial support for injuries suffered.

The cause of Havana Syndrome remains unclear. Some US officials have raised suspicions that the symptoms may have been caused by directed energy weapons or microwaves, while investigations by US intelligence services have found no convincing evidence that a foreign power or a coordinated campaign of attacks is behind the cases.

Despite the lack of a definitive explanation for the origin of the syndrome, American authorities have decided to compensate people who have suffered health consequences during their service abroad. /Telegraph

Serbian writer Vladimir Arsenijevic was attacked today in Belgrade by a group of more than 20 people, while preparations were being made to organize a memorial ceremony dedicated to the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. As a result of the incident, the organizers canceled the event.

Arsenijevic was attacked near Branko's Bridge, shortly before the planned ceremony began.

"When I came here this morning, I encountered a group of 20 to 30 people who hit me, threatened me with now familiar vocabulary, and covered the entire space with their messages," he declared.

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Despite the event's cancellation, Arsenijevic said the attack will not stop their work and activism in the future.

Before the incident, in the early hours of the morning, the coalition "Ljudi pamte ljude" ("People Remember People") had placed a large installation in the shape of the Srebrenica Flower at the same location, next to which was placed the inscription: "Srebrenica 8.372 – People Remember People."

The organizers stated that with this symbolic action they called on Serbian institutions to include July 11 in the official calendar of commemorative dates, contributing to building a lasting peace through a culture of memory based on facts. /Telegraph/

Elon Musk is planning one of the most ambitious technological projects to date: placing data centers in space.

The idea is based on an old concept from the 1960s, according to which computing infrastructure could be moved off Earth to better utilize solar energy and the infinite space.

According to plans linked to Musk's companies, including SpaceX and xAI, the goal is to create a network of satellites that would function as large computing centers in orbit.

These centers would be able to use solar energy more efficiently, since in space solar panels are not obstructed by the atmosphere or clouds.

Supporters of this idea argue that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is requiring more and more computing power and energy, while space could offer a solution to the lack of capacity on Earth, writes CNN.

Similar concepts have also been discussed by other companies and countries that are considering data centers in orbit.

However, experts warn that the project faces major challenges. Building, maintaining and repairing servers in space would be extremely expensive, while updating equipment would be much more difficult than in traditional centers on Earth.

Another problem is cooling the equipment, protecting it from cosmic radiation, and sending millions of kilograms of equipment into orbit. For this reason, some researchers see the idea as a potential revolution, while others see it as a technological challenge with many risks.

If realized, Musk's project would change the way the world thinks about the internet and artificial intelligence, shifting a large part of computing power from Earth to space /Telegraph/

Aerial images show parts of the Loire River in western France have dried up so much that only a few sandbanks remain. The early heatwave that has gripped the country is expected to intensify, with temperatures set to reach 41 degrees Celsius on Friday.

The French meteorological service, Météo-France, announced that nine departments in the Loire Valley and western France would be placed on the highest level - a red alert for extreme heat.

Meanwhile, 76 other departments will be under orange alert, while only Corsica, the French Riviera and the northern tip of the country are not included in the warnings.

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The warnings come after wildfires in southern France forced about 10,000 people to flee their homes. Dry vegetation has helped the flames spread rapidly in some regions of the country.

European Union scientists confirmed that Western Europe had its hottest June on record. Meanwhile, France's High Climate Council warned that the country's efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change remain insufficient.

Due to the situation, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will chair an inter-ministerial crisis meeting to coordinate government measures. Local authorities in several departments have already begun imposing restrictions on water use to cope with the drought and extreme temperatures. /Telegraph/

The number of young Russian soldiers losing their lives in the war against Ukraine has increased significantly, according to an analysis of data from the "I Want to Find" project, which collects requests to find missing Russian soldiers.

Analysis of more than 200,000 claims for missing Russian servicemen shows that in 2024, soldiers under the age of 25 accounted for about 8.5 percent of all reported cases.

After sending Russian recruits to the Kursk border area, this percentage increased significantly, reaching 16 percent of missing-soldier claims.

In 2025, the share of young soldiers was around 13 percent, while in 2026 it increased again to over 15 percent.

According to the analysis, this trend is expected to continue in the future. Some Russian citizens are being sent to the front lines as soon as they turn 18, facing a high risk of death in combat.

The rising number of casualties among young soldiers has sparked debate in Russia over the use of young recruits in military operations in Ukraine and how authorities are managing the human toll of the war. /Telegraph

Former British minister, known for her important role in the BREX campaign, Ann Widdecombe, has been found dead at her home in Devon, England.

Police have launched a murder investigation after she was found with serious injuries, while a 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the crime.

British police have announced that there is no evidence that the incident is politically motivated or linked to terrorism, writes Skynews.

Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances of the 78-year-old's death, writes Skynews.

Widdecombe was a Conservative MP for more than two decades and a minister in the government of former Prime Minister John Major.

She later became one of the most vocal pro-Brexit figures, joining Nigel Farage's Brexit Party and then Reform UK.

Following the news of her death, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other political figures expressed their condolences and praised her contribution to public life. / Telegraph /