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Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iranian missile strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have killed one Indian crew member and wounded several others. This escalation follows a series of U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets, fueling concerns over the safety of the global maritime corridor.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iranian missiles hit the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in one death and multiple injuries, prompting the UAE to state it reserves the right to respond to the escalation.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Bangkok bar fire death toll reaches 30 as police investigate negligence

Bangkok bar fire death toll reaches 30 as police investigate negligence

Authorities are investigating potential negligence after a fire at a Bangkok music venue left 30 people dead. Officials suspect blocked exits and flammable materials contributed to the city's deadliest fire in 17 years.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 08:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Hungary parliament votes to remove President Sulyok in constitutional shift

Hungary parliament votes to remove President Sulyok in constitutional shift

Prime Minister Péter Magyar successfully passed a constitutional amendment to force the immediate removal of President Tamás Sulyok. The legislation also introduces new term limits and judicial reforms as part of a broader shift in Hungarian politics.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Alonso says he wants Fernandez to stay at Chelsea

Alonso says he wants Fernandez to stay at Chelsea

Xabi Alonso has publicly backed midfielder Enzo Fernandez to remain at Chelsea, marking a strategic move to steady the club ahead of the new season.

News ·14 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the IRGC will be designated a national security threat, making support for the group a criminal offence. The move comes alongside new powers for authorities to tackle foreign interference and state-backed plots.

News ·14 Jul 2026, 03:09 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Darline Graham Nordone appointed to serve remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term

Darline Graham Nordone appointed to serve remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term

Darline Graham Nordone is set to serve as South Carolina's first female U.S. Senator following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham. She will hold the seat until the term concludes in January following a special election.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 00:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

The United States has formally ended the ceasefire with Iran, launching a naval blockade and imposing new fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Bangkok bar fire victims found trapped in windowless bathrooms

Bangkok bar fire victims found trapped in windowless bathrooms

A fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao bar in Bangkok resulted in at least 27 deaths, with most victims found in windowless restrooms. Investigators are now examining blocked exits and flammable materials.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 22:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

President Trump has reimposed a naval blockade and announced a 20% transit fee for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following intense military exchanges. The policy shift has caused Brent crude prices to climb as shipping companies face significant uncertainty regarding trade costs.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Former President Donald Trump is pushing for Darline Graham to serve as interim senator, a move supported by Senate leadership as South Carolina prepares for a special election.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Fontainebleau forest wildfire prompts 900 evacuations near Paris

Fontainebleau forest wildfire prompts 900 evacuations near Paris

Over 800 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest have burned as French authorities deploy aerial support to contain the blaze and investigate its origin.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

The U.S. launched airstrikes against over 140 Iranian targets following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel. Iran responded with reported missile strikes across the region.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 15:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Zelenskiy dismisses Ukraine's prime minister in cabinet shake-up

Zelenskiy dismisses Ukraine's prime minister in cabinet shake-up

President Zelenskyy is reorganizing his government to address new strategic challenges, including energy infrastructure protection and combatting corruption.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 12:12 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

US and Iran reach initial agreement to open Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire amid ongoing military strikes across the Middle East. Mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt are continuing efforts to establish a framework for a permanent peace agreement.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices spiked following the collapse of a ceasefire and intensified military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Tehran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic amid this escalating conflict.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

At least 27 people were killed after a fire erupted at a Bangkok beer hall, prompting an investigation into potential emergency exit obstructions and materials. Officials are examining the site following reports that smoke emerged from a circuit breaker before the blaze.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mitch McConnell confirms hospitalization after fall and treatment for pneumonia

Mitch McConnell confirms hospitalization after fall and treatment for pneumonia

Senator Mitch McConnell confirmed that a fall led to his hospitalization for treatment of mild pneumonia and subsequent physical rehabilitation. He intends to continue working on legislative business from the facility while finishing his term.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 07:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a critical point as U.S. military forces launch extensive strikes against Iranian targets. The escalation follows an attack on a container ship and threatens the future of the interim ceasefire.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz standoff deepens

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz standoff deepens

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian military installations after an attack on a container ship. The action has led to retaliatory strikes across several nations in the region.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 04:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read