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1. Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully

   

   Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major ‌trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

2. Music icon Dolly Parton remembered by fans around the world

   

3. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Trump order on mail-in ballots, but more legal battles are expected

   

   The U.S. Supreme Court's preliminary approval of President Donald Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote — even if it may not lead to a single procedural change during the November midterms.

4. Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral

   

   It became one of the most played tracks on Australian radio last month. But now, a cover of Madonna’s hit Like a Prayer stands to be banned from official charts, thanks to new rules set by the country’s music industry.

5. Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80

   

   Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.