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Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes
U.S. forces struck Iranian military installations in a coordinated wave of attacks, leading Tehran to threaten the closure of further global energy transit routes.
Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...
President Donald Trump has announced plans to target Iranian power plants and bridges unless the nation enters negotiations. This threat follows a series of military actions described as a systematic escalation of U.S. operations against Iran.
Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent fatal shootings
Following two fatal shootings by ICE officers, the agency announced a temporary pause on traffic stops that President Trump has explicitly rejected. The directive has sparked protests and prompted calls for congressional oversight into immigration enforcement practices.
US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies
The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched fresh airstrikes, signaling the collapse of a recent interim ceasefire.
ICE halts vehicle stops amid mounting calls for removal after two killings
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused vehicle stops following the fatal shootings of two men during separate field operations. The agency is shifting to fixed-location arrests amid federal investigations and public pressure.
US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent
The US House voted to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent. The legislation now faces an uncertain path in the Senate.
US reimposes Iran naval blockade as Tehran threatens regional energy exports
The U.S. military has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. In response, Iran has threatened to halt all oil and gas exports from the Middle East unless the blockade is lifted.
U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over
President Trump declared the ceasefire void after recent Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, triggering a massive U.S. military response.
Middlesbrough and rural areas show stark divide in UK burglary rates
While national residential burglary rates fell by 11% in 2025, Home Office figures highlight a persistent disparity in crime risk between urban centres and rural regions. The article also links these socioeconomic housing patterns to broader vulnerabilities, such as the urban heat island effect.
Bangkok pub fire kills 30, blamed on flammable decor and lax safety
Bangkok officials are reviewing fire-safety regulations after a deadly blaze was blamed on flammable decor, locked exits, and regulatory loopholes. Police have identified negligence as the primary theory behind the tragedy.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case
Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially collected approximately $5.6 million in damages from Donald Trump following the resolution of a 2023 civil case.
US resumes naval blockade of Iran as airstrikes intensify
U.S. Central Command has reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of a ceasefire. The move signals a major escalation as the U.S. bolsters its maritime presence to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Darline Graham sworn
Darline Graham has been sworn in as South Carolina’s first female U.S. senator, filling the seat left vacant by the sudden death of her brother, Lindsey Graham.
Ann Widdecombe death treated as targeted attack by counterterror police
Authorities have escalated the murder investigation of former MP Ann Widdecombe to a counter-terrorism probe following new evidence of a targeted attack. Police are now examining whether the suspect intended to target other Reform UK figures.
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals
The administration is pivoting to new investment agreements with Gulf partners as the interim peace deal with Iran collapses following renewed military strikes.
US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash
A fresh round of coordinated attacks has shattered a fragile interim cease-fire, pushing the U.S. and Iran toward a widening Middle East conflict.
Iran Halts Fujairah Oil Shipments as US Conflict Escalates in Strait
Military escalations between the US and Iran have led to a halt in oil shipments from the port of Fujairah, fueling fears of a blockade in critical maritime straits.
France hosts record Bastille Day parade featuring allied support for Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron led a historic Bastille Day parade in Paris, featuring 7,600 troops and allied support for Ukraine amidst regional tensions.
EU bans Sudan gold imports to curb financing for ongoing civil war
The European Union has implemented a ban on the import of Sudanese gold and the export of mercury and cyanide to weaken the financial resources of warring factions. Experts note that the effectiveness of these sanctions relies on the cooperation of regional transit countries and international trading hubs.
Houthis hit Saudi Abha airport with missiles and drones in retaliation
Following a Yemeni government strike on the Sanaa airport runway, Houthi forces have vowed retaliation, threatening the stability of the 2022 truce.