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Rescue teams are racing to aid survivors after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, causing widespread casualties and highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of the region to seismic disasters. Meanwhile, tensions between neighbors have escalated as a Canadian petition to expel the U.S. ambassador gains traction amid a growing trade dispute and concerns over new tariffs.

In the United States, Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez made headlines with a remarkable MLB debut, smashing three home runs against the Cubs and underscoring the impact of rising talent. On the international sports stage, Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title by defeating Ian Garry at UFC 330, solidifying his dominance in the division. In Europe, the Great Britain women’s 4x100m relay team clinched gold at the European Championships, advancing Amy Hunt’s pursuit of four titles, while Kate O’Connor’s heptathlon victory marked a breakthrough for Irish athletics.

Developing: Rescue operations in Indonesia remain ongoing as authorities assess the full scale of the earthquake's impact.