Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a fixture of American legislative and foreign policy for over three decades, has passed away at 71. His death leaves a vacancy in the US Senate and triggers procedural requirements for a successor in South Carolina.

The Amiri Diwan has confirmed the death of Qatar’s former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled from 1995 until his abdication in 2013.

The US launched a third round of strikes on Iranian targets after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran subsequently closed the strait.

The U.S. is pressuring Iran to guarantee toll-free transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of a ceasefire. Tensions remain high as global oil prices surge amid ongoing military and diplomatic friction.

Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old man following the death of former parliamentarian Ann Widdecombe at her home in Haytor. Police are investigating.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely after firing warning shots at a vessel. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire negotiations and escalating military engagements in the region.

Police believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked on 8 July 2026, nearly 24 hours before she was discovered. Officers are currently hunting a white male suspect.

Representative Ro Khanna reported that he was detained for 90 minutes by armed settlers in the West Bank, prompting an investigation by the Israeli military.

Negotiations in Muscat failed to bridge the gap between U.S. and Iranian demands regarding maritime transit. As the ceasefire remains dissolved, the threat of further military escalation and economic disruption persists.

Following retaliatory strikes and a formal end to the ceasefire, the conflict has intensified, with new leader Mojtaba Khamenei calling for vengeance. Global energy markets face instability as regional mediators attempt to revive indirect discussions.

Washington is pushing for a public pledge from Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as mediation efforts begin in Oman following recent military strikes.

Four New York Times reporters have been ordered to testify before a federal grand jury following their reporting on security vulnerabilities regarding the presidential aircraft.

Mass evacuations are underway in China as Typhoon Bavi brings severe weather threats, while Venezuela faces a mounting death toll following twin earthquakes.

New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to seek revenge following his father's death in a February airstrike. In response, President Trump has declared that military measures are prepared to target Iranian interests.

International mediators are working to restore talks as the US-Iran ceasefire dissolves following military strikes and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump has declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over following renewed military engagements and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Liverpool are prioritizing a new attacking signing to replace Mohamed Salah, with Chelsea's Pedro Neto emerging as a key target amid administrative changes.

President Trump has issued a warning that the U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran following alleged threats against his life. This escalation coincides with the breakdown of recent ceasefire agreements and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The government suspended Flamingo Air after a fatal crash in North Andros and a separate fire incident. Investigations are underway.

Following the dissolution of an interim ceasefire, the U.S. has demanded that Iran guarantee the Strait of Hormuz remains open and halt all attacks on vessels.