Here is the fresh weekly edition of “Five Things We Learned This Week”covering June 7–13, 2025, with entirely new insights from around the globe:

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🕊️ 1. Israel’s Airstrike on Iran Triggers Global Market Volatility
• Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities on June 13, reportedly killing senior officials including IRGC chief Hossein Salami.
• The strikes sparked fears of wider conflict, with Iran launching ~100 drones in response.
• Oil prices surged – Brent rose over 10%, closing 6% up at $73/barrel; prompting spikes in gold and bonds and a sell-off in equities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

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🇵🇱 2. Poland Elects New President Amid Regional Shifts
• On June 1, Karol Nawrocki was elected President of Poland, defeating Rafał Trzaskowski in a closely watched runoff.
• The result reflects a shift toward conservative governance with potential impacts on EU relations and regional dynamics.

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✈️ 3. Catastrophic Air India Boeing 787 Crash in India
• On June 12, Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, tragically killing 229 on board and 28 on the ground; remarkably, one passenger survived.
• This is the first fatal accident involving the Dreamliner, triggering international investigations into aviation safety and Boeing’s procedures.

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🧬 4. mRNA-Driven Breakthrough in HIV Cure Research
• A team at Melbourne’s Doherty Institute used innovative LNP‑X nanoparticles to deliver mRNA that flushes hidden HIV out of white blood cells.
• This “shock and kill” approach, once deemed impossible, is now seen as a major step toward eradicating latent HIV infections  .

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🌊 5. World Environment Day Yields Concrete Commitments
• June 5 marked World Environment Day with the “Beat Plastic Pollution” theme, hosted in Jeju, South Korea. 
• Governments, companies, and individuals pledged to accelerate a shift toward a circular economy and reduce single-use plastics globally.

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These fresh insights showcase the week’s geopolitical upheaval, scientific breakthroughs, aviation tragedy, and environmental action. Let me know if you’d like deeper analysis or sources!