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US Strikes Iranian Targets as Tankers Report Damage in Strait of Hormuz

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US Strikes Iranian Targets as Tankers Report Damage in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE tankers and one British tanker inside Omani waters. One Indian crew member died and eight others were wounded. President Donald Trump said the United States would keep the strait open.

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U.S. Strikes Hit Iran's Kish Island, Footage Shows Aftermath

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U.S. Strikes Hit Iran's Kish Island, Footage Shows Aftermath

Footage released shows damage from American strikes on Kish, Iran's resort and free-trade island in the Gulf. The island joins Bandar Abbas, Konarak and the coastal corridor as confirmed targets on night three.

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Twelve Arrested Over Right-Wing Terror Threat to Suffolk Islamic Festival

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Twelve Arrested Over Right-Wing Terror Threat to Suffolk Islamic Festival

Police arrested twelve people in connection with a suspected extreme right-wing terror plot targeting the UK Ijtima festival at Shrubland Hall. The event, attended by 15,000 people, ended early after authorities received information about a potential serious threat.

Saudi Strikes on Sanaa Airport Prompt Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

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Saudi Strikes on Sanaa Airport Prompt Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

The Houthi movement launched ballistic missiles and drones at Abha International Airport on July 13, 2026. Yemen's internationally recognized government said its forces struck the runway at Sanaa International Airport to block an Iranian plane.

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U.S. Citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola Admitted to Frankfurt Hospital Isolation Unit

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U.S. Citizen with Bundibugyo Ebola Admitted to Frankfurt Hospital Isolation Unit

A U.S. citizen who tested positive for the Bundibugyo variant after working for a humanitarian organization in Congo was admitted to a specialized isolation unit in Frankfurt early Monday. The patient's condition is stable and officials said there is no risk to the public.

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Stellantis Reports 10% Rise in Second-Quarter Vehicle Shipments to 1.6 Million Units

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Stellantis Reports 10% Rise in Second-Quarter Vehicle Shipments to 1.6 Million Units

Stellantis said preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units. The company credited strong growth in North America, its most important market. No brand or regional breakdown or updated annual guidance was provided.

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Iran Places Former President Ahmadinejad Under House Arrest Over Alleged Israel Contacts

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Iran Places Former President Ahmadinejad Under House Arrest Over Alleged Israel Contacts

Iranian authorities detained former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after uncovering his contacts with Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence arm carried out the house arrest. Reports describe a years-long Israeli operation to recruit him as an asset and install…

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UK Police Rearrest Man on Terrorism Suspicion in Ann Widdecombe Death

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UK Police Rearrest Man on Terrorism Suspicion in Ann Widdecombe Death

A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses in the killing of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told Parliament the death is being treated as a terrorist act.

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U.S. Army to base new surveillance jets and drone battalion at Fort Hood

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U.S. Army to base new surveillance jets and drone battalion at Fort Hood

The U.S. Army will station its ME-11B HADES aircraft and form a new unmanned aircraft system battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. The moves consolidate aerial intelligence units previously spread across multiple bases.

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Astronomers Detect Four-Carbon Sugar in Gas Cloud Near Milky Way Center

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Astronomers Detect Four-Carbon Sugar in Gas Cloud Near Milky Way Center

Researchers identified the four-carbon sugar erythrulose in gas cloud G+0.693-0.027 using two Spanish radio telescopes. The finding adds to evidence that complex organic molecules form in interstellar space before stars and planets.

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Iranian cruise missiles strike two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member

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Iranian cruise missiles strike two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member

Two commercial tankers flying the UAE flag were hit by antiship cruise missiles while transiting the southern pathway of the Strait of Hormuz. One crew member died and eight others were injured; both vessels caught fire.

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U.S. Central Command Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets

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U.S. Central Command Strikes Dozens of Iranian Military Targets

Strikes hit air-defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, and small boats across Iran early Monday. The operation targets threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Heat Dome Peaks Over Western U.S. With Record Temperatures and Fires

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Heat Dome Peaks Over Western U.S. With Record Temperatures and Fires

Roughly 58 million people were under severe weather alerts Sunday as a heat dome peaked in the west. Record highs hit 110 degrees in Billings, Montana, and 109 in Salt Lake City while fires and flooding struck other regions.

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Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78 in Sydney

New Zealand-born actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney at age 78. His family described the death as sudden and unexpected and said he remained cancer-free.

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Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race

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Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race

Graham Platner ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine on Friday after two former partners accused him of sexual misconduct. He won the Democratic primary last month and had led polls against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

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Japan Upper House Passes Bill Reorganizing Intelligence Office into Two New Bodies

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Japan Upper House Passes Bill Reorganizing Intelligence Office into Two New Bodies

The legislation converts the existing Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office into a National Intelligence Council and National Intelligence Bureau. It marks Japan's first centralized intelligence structure since World War II.

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Partially Drained for Liner Repairs

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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Partially Drained for Liner Repairs

National Park Service crews partially drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday and fenced off sections of the site. The work addresses damage to a new liner installed during a multimillion-dollar renovation project.

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Nigeria Crude Output Hits 1.56 Million Barrels Daily in June

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Nigeria Crude Output Hits 1.56 Million Barrels Daily in June

Nigeria produced an average of 1.56 million barrels of crude oil per day in June 2026, exceeding its OPEC quota by 4 percent. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission reported the figure Sunday, marking the highest monthly total since April 2020.

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Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Delayed by Security Breach and Crowd Safety Lockdown

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Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Delayed by Security Breach and Crowd Safety Lockdown

A reported breach at checkpoints led authorities to lock down Yankee Stadium for several hours on the final night of Jay-Z's series. The show began after midnight Monday, with the rapper apologizing to fans for the delay over safety concerns involving thousands outside.

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Former Kansas basketball player charged with attempted murder in Tennessee

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Former Kansas basketball player charged with attempted murder in Tennessee

Lagerald Vick, 29, a starter on the University of Kansas 2018 Final Four team, faces an attempted first-degree murder charge tied to a Memphis shooting earlier this month. He played for the Jayhawks from 2015 to 2019.

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HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Recoveries and Savings

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HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56 Billion in Recoveries and Savings

The HHS Office of Inspector General recorded $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and savings for October through March while barring 1,212 individuals and companies from federal healthcare programs. Enforcement actions fell to their lowest level in at least two years.

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Italian Dairy Farms Add Cooling Systems as Heatwaves Cut Milk Output

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Italian Dairy Farms Add Cooling Systems as Heatwaves Cut Milk Output

Farmers in Emilia-Romagna now run fans and mist systems around the clock to protect cows that supply milk for Parmigiano Reggiano. Energy use at aging warehouses rose about 30 percent during this year's peak heat periods.

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Fertilizer Ship Transits Into Persian Gulf Fall While Six Commercial Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz

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Fertilizer Ship Transits Into Persian Gulf Fall While Six Commercial Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz

Tanker tracking data show just four empty vessels booked for fertilizer cargoes entered the Gulf since June 30. Pre-conflict weekly loadings from the region have dropped from 20-40 ships to around five.

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25-Nation Coalition Advances Defense Plans for Ukraine; US Provides Legislative and Production Support

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25-Nation Coalition Advances Defense Plans for Ukraine; US Provides Legislative and Production Support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joins leaders Monday to advance air defense cooperation and declare a multinational force ready once fighting ends. The meeting precedes France's Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elysées.

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European Commission Launches $1 Billion Gaza Recovery Initiative

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European Commission Launches $1 Billion Gaza Recovery Initiative

The European Commission and international partners announced a $1 billion aid plan to restore water, sanitation and health systems and clear debris in Gaza. The initiative targets infrastructure damage from recent conflict.

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South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon to Two Years, Appeal Possible

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South Korean Court Sentences Former President Yoon to Two Years, Appeal Possible

The Seoul Central District Court on Monday sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to two years in prison for violating political funding laws. The ruling concerns 14 rounds of free opinion polling services valued at 270 million won.

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Duan Yongping Raises Pop Mart Stake to 7.65 Percent as New Labubu Series Trades Below Retail

South China Morning Post

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Duan Yongping Raises Pop Mart Stake to 7.65 Percent as New Labubu Series Trades Below Retail

Chinese-American investor Duan Yongping increased his holding in the Hong Kong-listed toy company on July 6. The stake rose to 7.65 percent, or 102 million shares, via his firm H&H International Investment.

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South Carolina Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister as Interim Senator After Receiving Competing Recommendations

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South Carolina Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister as Interim Senator After Receiving Competing Recommendations

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham's death. President Trump had recommended the appointment. A special primary election is expected later this year.

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Japan Fires Anti-Ship Missile at Target Ship During US-Philippines Drills

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Japan Fires Anti-Ship Missile at Target Ship During US-Philippines Drills

South China Morning Post reported that Japanese forces fired a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system for the first time outside its territory during the 2026 Balikatan exercises. The action occurred as part of joint drills with the US and Philippines.

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Fontainebleau Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Paris; Spain Reports 26 Wildfire Deaths Across Two Fires

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Fontainebleau Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Paris; Spain Reports 26 Wildfire Deaths Across Two Fires

A wildfire in France's historic Fontainebleau forest on Monday forced neighborhood evacuations and closed a highway section southeast of Paris. In Spain, two wildfires killed 13 people total, with 10 still missing from the Bedar blaze near Almeria.

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U.K. Bans Iran Revolutionary Guard and Proxy Group After Attacks on Jewish Sites

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U.K. Bans Iran Revolutionary Guard and Proxy Group After Attacks on Jewish Sites

The U.K. government on Monday blamed an Iran-backed proxy for arson attacks on Jewish sites and announced bans on the group and Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Security Minister Angela Eagle linked the attacks to the Guard's Qods Force.

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British Woman, 93, Dies in Spain Wildfires, Raising Death Toll to 13

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British Woman, 93, Dies in Spain Wildfires, Raising Death Toll to 13

A 93-year-old British pensioner died after suffering burns in wildfires that broke out Thursday in southern Spain. The death brings the confirmed toll to 13, with at least five Britons among the victims.

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes Kill 17 and Damage Ship

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes Kill 17 and Damage Ship

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy closed the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 except for the northern Iranian route. The action followed a warning shot at a Cyprus-flagged container ship that used an unauthorized passage.

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Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsizing returned home

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Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat capsizing returned home

The remains of 15 Indian tourists who died when a speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam last week are being flown to India. Officials said the boat overturned near the shore shortly after leaving an island near Phu Quoc.

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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 10 in Ukraine, Injure Over 80

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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 10 in Ukraine, Injure Over 80

Russia launched 12 missiles and 121 drones across Ukraine overnight, killing at least 10 people and injuring more than 80. Officials reported damage to homes, vehicles and government facilities in multiple regions.

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U.S. Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak with 1,830 Cases

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U.S. Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak with 1,830 Cases

An American aid worker employed by Samaritan’s Purse tested positive for Ebola in Congo and is stable at Frankfurt University Hospital. The case marks the second confirmed American infection in an outbreak that has recorded 1,830 cases and 648 deaths in Congo.

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Two Killed, Four Wounded in Targeted Exchange of Gunfire at Toronto Salsa Festival

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Two Killed, Four Wounded in Targeted Exchange of Gunfire at Toronto Salsa Festival

A shooting near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on July 11, 2026, killed two men and wounded four others. Police recovered two firearms and said the gunfire was an exchange between two individuals.

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Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27 People Late Sunday

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Bangkok Bar Fire Kills at Least 27 People Late Sunday

A fire tore through Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in northern Bangkok, killing 27 and injuring 63. Officials cited a possible electrical short circuit and obstructed exits as factors under investigation.

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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework

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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Oversees Venezuela Revenue Distribution Under Treasury Sanctions Framework

The New York Times reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has exercised control over Venezuela's finances and government operations since January. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez depends on U.S.-controlled funds for payments and currency support.

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Live-Action Moana Opens With $43 Million in North America and $95 Million Worldwide

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Live-Action Moana Opens With $43 Million in North America and $95 Million Worldwide

Disney's live-action Moana adaptation earned $43 million domestically and $52 million overseas for a $95 million worldwide debut. The result fell short of Boxoffice Pro forecasts and trails prior franchise entries. The film carries a $250 million production budget.

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