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Lari Continues to Strengthen

The National Bank of Georgia has announced new official exchange rates.

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US Independence Day Parade Canceled Due to Extreme Heat

A parade marking the United States' Independence Day was canceled because of unusually high temperatures.

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US Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials, but protects Fed

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve. 

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World

Germany braces for record temperatures as heatwave moves east

​France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens of people, ⁠both young and old, died in France.  

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On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake

LA GUAIRA/MORON, Venezuela, June 25 (Reuters) - Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still using their hands to dig through ​rubble, trying to rescue their neighbors."We are trying to help with what we can, but there is a lack of equipment," said ‌Carlos Borges, who said he was frustrated by the shortage of machinery like backhoes to move the piles of concrete slabs that were once high-rise apartment buildings.

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Other news

Rain, strong winds, and risk of landslides and mudflows — National Environmental Agency warns the population of Georgia

The National Environmental Agency of Georgia has issued information about expected weather conditions in the coming days.

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FIFA lifts Balogun's World Cup suspension after Trump calls Infantino

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing him to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red card against Bosnia. 

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Former Georgian Interior Minister Bacho Akhalaia Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Calls to Violently Overthrow the Constitutional Order and State Authority

The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced former Georgian Interior Minister Bacho Akhalaia to two years and six months in prison.

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Ten-man England survive Mexico comeback to knock out World Cup co-hosts

Ten-man England clinched a famous 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday as they held off a spirited Mexico fightback to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot to hand the battling Mexicans their first-ever World Cup defeat at the iconic venue. Read our blog to see how it happened.

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