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The United States strikes Iran again as Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed
Washington launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran declares Hormuz closed and targets the Gulf. Eight national viewpoints — from American resolve to Iranian retaliation — on an escalation rattling oil markets.
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Deadly wildfires ravage Andalusia
Wildfires fuelled by a severe heatwave tore through southern Spain's Andalusia region, killing at least twelve people and leaving around twenty-three missing, one of the country's deadliest blazes in twenty years.
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Alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump
Israel warned the United States of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump. Trump replied that US missiles were 'locked and loaded' and aimed at Iran, and said he had left instructions for a massive retaliatory strike should he be killed.
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Graham Platner withdraws from the Maine Senate race
Democratic candidate Graham Platner withdrew from the Maine US Senate race after a sexual assault allegation. Donald Trump defended him publicly, and the exit has triggered soul-searching among Democrats.
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Military escalation between the United States and Iran
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, which retaliated by hitting US bases in the Gulf and attacking Bahrain and Kuwait. A Saudi tanker was struck in Hormuz, oil jumped 7 percent, and Trump now threatens Iran's infrastructure.
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Monaco bombing suspect found killed in Ukraine
Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in the Monaco parcel-bomb attack targeting Ukrainian businessman Yermolaiev, was found shot dead near Kyiv. Ukrainian authorities say she was killed by a military intelligence officer.
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Deadly double earthquake strikes Venezuela
A double earthquake hit Venezuela, killing around 3,600 people and injuring more than 17,000 according to the government toll. International rescue teams mobilised as thousands remained homeless and Caracas airport struggled to reopen.
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit to Syria
Explosions rocked Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria, wounding several people. The incident, near the presidential palace, underscored the fragility of Syria's post-Assad transition and the symbolic weight of the French visit.
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United States strikes Iranian targets after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.
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Le Pen verdict: convicted but eligible, one year with an electronic ankle tag
The Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds while softening her ineligibility — she could run in 2027 — but sentenced her to a year with an electronic ankle tag she deems incompatible with a campaign. Twelve countries read a double-edged verdict, between endgame and reprieve.
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Trump calls FIFA to review Balogun's red card: interference claims at the World Cup
Donald Trump admitted calling the FIFA president to review the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, triggering a controversy over political interference in football. Eleven countries, from the US to Nigeria, Argentina and Qatar, narrate the scandal.
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