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Iran and US trade threats as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz access
Military skirmishes and conflicting interpretations of the Islamabad Memorandum have stalled peace efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the U.S. following recent military strikes.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following Strait of Hormuz attacks
President Trump declared the ceasefire over following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers and a subsequent U.S. bombing campaign. Indirect diplomatic talks remain ongoing through mediators in Qatar and Oman.
New York Times reporters subpoenaed over Air Force One security reporting
New York Times journalists have been ordered to appear before a federal grand jury after reporting on alleged security flaws in the new presidential aircraft. The action has drawn sharp condemnation from press freedom groups and the newspaper's legal team.
Mojtaba Khamenei vows US revenge
New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged retaliation for the airstrike killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, further straining ties with the US.
Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 4,000 amid urgent recovery efforts
Over 4,000 people have been confirmed dead following back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela, triggering an urgent $300 million humanitarian appeal.
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open
Washington has demanded that Iran guarantee open international transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of an interim ceasefire. This comes as military strikes and regional hostilities continue to escalate.
US and Iran hold indirect talks to revive ceasefire amid maritime tensions
President Trump confirmed that US-Iran negotiations will continue despite declaring the June ceasefire void, as military tensions escalate in the region.
Ann Widdecombe found dead at home as man, 26, arrested for murder
A murder investigation is underway following the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe at her home in Devon. Police have arrested a 26-year-old man.
Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump
U.S. officials are investigating intelligence shared by Israel regarding a specific, actionable Iranian plan to target President Donald Trump.
Trump continues Iran talks but insists ceasefire is over
U.S. and Iranian envoys are engaging in indirect diplomatic talks following an intense exchange of military strikes and the revocation of oil waivers. The negotiations continue as tensions remain high over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Spain wildfire in Almeria kills 11 people with 19 reported missing
A fast-moving wildfire in Almería has prompted a military and firefighting response as authorities search for 19 missing people. Officials are investigating a collapsed power line as the potential cause of the blaze.
Eleven dead as wildfire hits Los Gallardos in southern Spain
A wildfire in Almería, Spain, has resulted in 11 deaths and forced the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents amid an intense regional heatwave.
Spain wildfire kills 12 in Almeria province during intense heatwave
Twelve people have died after a fast-moving wildfire swept through a hamlet in Almeria, Spain, during a period of extreme heat. Emergency crews are investigating reports that a fallen power line may have ignited the fatal blaze.
China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province
A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, resulted in 28 deaths after flammable materials obstructed emergency exits. Authorities have detained the factory owner as part of an investigation into the incident.
David Hearn pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of property destruction for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His defense team argues the prosecution distracts from administrative failures surrounding the project's recent renovation.
Western Europe records hottest June on record as heatwaves hit continent
Western Europe experienced its hottest June in history as intense heatwaves and heat domes shattered records, leading to significant health and environmental impacts. Scientists point to global warming as the primary driver behind these extreme conditions.
US military strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire collapses
Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have surged following a collapsed ceasefire, resulting in widespread military exchanges and retaliatory strikes.
Judge orders release of $5.8M in damages to E. Jean Carroll from Trump
U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan authorized the disbursement of funds held in a court-controlled escrow account after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.
K2 Airways cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan coast as search continues
Rescue teams have identified the wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane south of Ormara, but the status of the five crew members remains unknown. Authorities are continuing a multi-agency search hampered by rough monsoon seas.
Four Ohio family members charged after 16 children found in squalor
Authorities in Vinton County discovered 16 neglected children, ranging from 18 months to 18 years, living in a single room contaminated with human waste.