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US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

U.S. forces have launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets to degrade threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the formal collapse of a ceasefire and has triggered a surge in global oil prices.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

Trump gives Ukraine OK to produce Patriot missiles as war with Russia drags on

President Donald Trump announced he will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles. The move marks a shift in U.S. policy, though experts caution that establishing production could face significant logistical and security challenges.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mum of 16 rescued Ohio kids once gave birth to dead conjoined twins

Mum of 16 rescued Ohio kids once gave birth to dead conjoined twins

State documents link the mother in the Hamden child neglect case to a 2022 medical tragedy involving conjoined infants. Four adults now face 16 counts of child endangerment.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 15:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Following a volatile exchange of military strikes, President Trump has declared an end to the Iran ceasefire, sparking global energy market concerns. The escalation follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria

Emmanuel Macron unscathed after bomb blasts during visit to Syria

Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit, testing the stability of the new government.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
K2 Airways cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea after reporting issues

K2 Airways cargo plane missing over Arabian Sea after reporting issues

A multi-agency search-and-rescue operation is underway after a K2 Airways cargo plane disappeared off the coast of Pakistan following erratic flight data. The freighter lost contact with air traffic control after signaling navigation system malfunctions.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 07:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes 80 Iranian targets after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

US strikes 80 Iranian targets after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

US forces launched strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and vessels in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships. The operation has halted diplomatic negotiations and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 05:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Macron's Damascus visit marred by explosions injuring 18

Macron's Damascus visit marred by explosions injuring 18

Two coordinated explosions struck downtown Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred as the nations announced a move to restore diplomatic representation despite ongoing security concerns.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 03:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

US launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending a fragile memorandum.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump revives call for US control of Greenland at NATO summit

Trump revives call for US control of Greenland at NATO summit

President Trump has reignited tensions at the NATO summit by renewing his demand for American acquisition of Greenland while suggesting the US could remove all soldiers from Europe.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Donald Trump threatens to pull US troops from Europe and seize Greenland

Donald Trump threatens to pull US troops from Europe and seize Greenland

President Donald Trump warned he could withdraw all American soldiers from Europe and demanded US control over Greenland. These threats have sparked tensions and an urgent review of security impacts among NATO allies.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 21:03 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Canada selects German firm to build 12-vessel submarine fleet

Canada selects German firm to build 12-vessel submarine fleet

Canada is seeking to acquire up to 12 Type 212CD submarines in what is described as the largest defense procurement in the country's history. The project aims to replace the current Victoria-class fleet and enhance industrial capacity.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 19:44 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Emmanuel Macron unhurt after twin explosions rock Damascus during visit

Emmanuel Macron unhurt after twin explosions rock Damascus during visit

French President Emmanuel Macron remains unharmed after two explosions occurred near his hotel during his state visit to Damascus. Meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa proceeded as planned to discuss economic and reconstruction agreements.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 17:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron visit

Two crude improvised explosive devices detonated in Damascus shortly after President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade departed the Four Seasons hotel. The explosions injured eighteen people, including police, as Syrian security forces launched an investigation.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 14:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

Tanker set ablaze by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid Khamenei funeral

A projectile strike on a liquefied natural gas tanker near Oman has heightened regional tensions during the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its administrative government in Gaza to transfer power to a technocratic committee under the oversight of the UN.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 08:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oil tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz

Oil tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz

A commercial tanker sustained damage after being hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, heightening maritime security concerns amid regional tensions.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
West Asia War LIVE: Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

West Asia War LIVE: Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

A commercial tanker was set ablaze after an unknown projectile struck its port side off the coast of Oman. No injuries were reported following the incident.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read