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Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 21:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 20:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent fatal shootings

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
ICE halts vehicle stops amid mounting calls for removal after two killings

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US reimposes Iran naval blockade as Tehran threatens regional energy exports

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Middlesbrough and rural areas show stark divide in UK burglary rates

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.

News ·15 Jul 2026, 07:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Bangkok pub fire kills 30, blamed on flammable decor and lax safety

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US resumes naval blockade of Iran as airstrikes intensify

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 01:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Darline Graham sworn

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Ann Widdecombe death treated as targeted attack by counterterror police

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran Halts Fujairah Oil Shipments as US Conflict Escalates in Strait

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France hosts record Bastille Day parade featuring allied support for Ukraine

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
EU bans Sudan gold imports to curb financing for ongoing civil war

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis hit Saudi Abha airport with missiles and drones in retaliation

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read