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Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.
After several migrants were shot dead by ICE agents during traffic stops in Maine and Texas, the Trump administration ordered most vehicle stops suspended, while Mexico filed criminal complaints and demanded investigations.
The murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, handed to Britain's counter-terrorism police amid a possible far-right motive, echoes well beyond the UK. From Canberra to Rome, coverage probes rising political violence and the protection of elected officials.
Qatar's former emir, who lifted the small emirate onto the world stage (Al Jazeera, gas, mediations) before abdicating in 2013, has died. Six viewpoints — from regional mourning to geopolitical reckoning — on a reign that reshaped the Gulf.
Subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters over Air Force One security reporting reignite the US press-freedom debate. Six international viewpoints — with no American voice in the panel — on the case.
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and two former Apple employees, accusing them of stealing trade secrets tied to the development of an AI device.
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.
Xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa killed at least two Nigerians, triggering a diplomatic crisis. Nigeria's Senate threatened to sever ties, the government evacuated citizens and Ghana postponed President Ramaphosa's visit.
China conducted a long-range ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, alarming its neighbours. Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea condemned the launch while Washington voiced deep concern and Beijing defended it as a routine drill.
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.
On July 4, 2026, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Lampedusa, the epicenter of the Mediterranean migration crisis, to honor migrants who died at sea and to call on Europe to shoulder an 'epochal responsibility.' The same day, in a letter for the United States' 250th anniversary, he urged America to 'welcome' immigrants. A dual message that resonates differently across capitals.
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