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US and Iran agree to pause kinetic activity near Hormuz, easing near-term market fears and potential disruption to oil flows. Doha talks to address shipping rules and traffic control.

More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, the Robert Koch Institute reports. But how can researchers prove that someone died because of soaring temperatures?

Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. A popular princess, Aiko, would be next in line if sex was no issue.