World News Today:
July 17, 2025
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Good day, I'm Philip Johanson and this is your daily one-minute news update on this 17th of July, 2025. Today, we cover significant global events in a brief snapshot.
Starting in the United States, the House has passed landmark cryptocurrency measures, marking a significant win for current President Trump, aiming to enhance regulatory frameworks.
Moving to a somber note, Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian extreme athlete known for his jump from the edge of space, has tragically died at 56 while paragliding.
World news briefs reveal increasing civilian suffering in Myanmar and funding cuts exacerbating conditions in Haiti, along with concerning reports of deaths in custody in Belarus.
In other news, India has criticized NATO's sanction warning concerning its trade with Russia, highlighting perceived double standards.
Felix Baumgartner set world records in 2012 for his jump from 24 miles above the Earth, reaching speeds of 843.6 mph.
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