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Start your morning with the top headlines shaping global events. From a presidential election in Poland to border clashes in Southeast Asia and tragedy in Russia’s Far East — here are the most important news updates you need to know today.

Poland Elects Former Boxer Dr. Karol Nawrocki as President

The national-conservative candidate and ex-heavyweight boxer secured 50.9% of the vote, defeating the liberal opposition. His victory was driven by strong support from younger voters and men. President Donald Trump celebrated the result on Truth Social, calling it a “GREAT WIN.”

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Border Clash Erupts Between Thailand and Cambodia, Prompting U.S. Alert

Heavy gunfire and artillery exchanges broke out along a disputed section of the Thai-Cambodian border. The U.S. Embassy issued a security alert urging Americans to avoid the area. Both governments blame each other for initiating the violence.

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Russian An-24 Passenger Plane Crashes, No Survivors Reported

A tragic crash in Russia’s Far East claimed the lives of all passengers and crew aboard the Antonov An-24 aircraft. Emergency services confirmed no survivors were found at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Macrons File U.S. Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens Over Gender Rumors

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. against conservative commentator Candace Owens over viral claims questioning Brigitte’s gender identity. The case raises international free speech questions.

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Trump Proposes New Name for Artificial Intelligence, Calls Current Term “Artificial” Misleading

At a major tech summit, President Donald Trump argued that “Artificial Intelligence” should be renamed to better reflect its human-guided design. He said the word “artificial” causes unnecessary fear and confusion among the public.

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