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Qatar reports progress on US-Iran talks to end war and reopen Hormuz
Diplomatic efforts involving Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman show progress toward ending the US-Iran conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Haley Stevens faces Abdul El‑Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed face off in a Michigan Senate primary that highlights deep divides within the Democratic Party.
Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear
An attack on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil prices to rebound while Iran denies U.S. claims of bilateral negotiations.
Federal prosecutors drop reflecting pool charges against three people
Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against three individuals in the reflecting pool case following new evidence pointing to a botched installation rather than vandalism.
US State Department to close five foreign missions in Canada and Japan
The State Department has notified Congress of plans to shutter five international diplomatic posts, marking a rare contraction of the U.S. foreign footprint.
Ceuta confronts 60,000 migrant surge sparked by online rumors, 67 dead
Misleading social media posts triggered a massive influx of migrants toward Ceuta, resulting in dozens of deaths and widespread border chaos.
US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran FM joins Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq
Brent crude hovered near $85 a barrel as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage amid ongoing regional tensions.
Russia says Ukrainian drone kills seven at Gelendzhik beach
A Ukrainian drone struck a beach resort near Gelendzhik, killing seven people – including three children – and injuring about 40.
Man who claimed Jaguar's brakes failed at 100mph on the M62 jailed - RECAP
Nathan Owen claimed his Jaguar I‑Pace was accelerating on its own and unresponsive to the brakes, leading to a 35‑minute pursuit on the M62 and a four‑year jail sentence.
Trump says Iran has last chance before decapitation in negotiations
President Trump told reporters Iran faces a “last chance before decapitation” as the United States continues diplomatic outreach, while Iran’s foreign ministry says no negotiations are taking place.
Cuba's power grid collapses again after nationwide blackout
Cuba's fragile power grid suffered a devastating secondary collapse during nationwide restoration efforts, deepening an energy crisis fueled by chronic shortages and outdated infrastructure.
US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran
As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.
Ukrainian drone strike kills seven on Russian Black Sea beach resort
Ukrainian drone strikes on a popular Russian Black Sea beach resort and the Crimean Peninsula left at least 11 people dead and dozens wounded.
Ashley Garibay identified as In-N-Out employee killed in Idaho shooting
Family and friends have identified Ashley Garibay as the In-N-Out employee killed during a shooting at a newly opened restaurant in Idaho.
25 states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 forced‑labor tariffs
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit at the Court of International Trade challenging the Trump administration's new forced-labor tariffs, arguing they are an illegal workaround to replace struck-down import taxes.
Spain court opens criminal inquiry into organized role in Ceuta migrant crisis
Spain's high court has launched a criminal investigation into the July 2026 mass border crossings in Ceuta to determine if networks orchestrated the crisis.
Capital One says AML review forced closure of Trump Organization accounts
Capital One filed a court document defending its closure of over 300 Trump Organization accounts, arguing the action followed anti-money-laundering reviews.
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations
President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Naypyidaw
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with an ICRC official in Naypyidaw, providing the first independent visual proof that she is alive after years of isolation.
Aung San Suu Kyi pictured alive in rare photos released by Myanmar junta
Myanmar's military junta has released rare photographs of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC representative, offering the first visual proof of her condition in years.