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More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.
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Trump’s Board of Peace drops full Gaza recovery plan in favour of tiny pilot scheme
Revised plan aims to ‘keep something going’ amid fears Netanyahu may gamble on new all-out offensive before Israeli elections
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz makes appeal to AfD voters
Germany's chancellor has insisted that his coalition has "regained its footing" — despite dismal poll numbers. Friedrich Merz also cautioned against voting for the far-right AFD party.
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Cyclospora Cases Are Rising. Here’s What to Know.
The parasite has sickened thousands across the United States. Experts have tips on how to stay safe.
5Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 13 hours
US intensifies attacks on Iran as Tehran hits back at Gulf states
Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month
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Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.
7Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 17 hours
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.
8Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
9Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 14 hours
Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.
10Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Popular for 15 hours
What is Ukraine’s 40-day campaign against Russia and has it worked?
Taking war to heart of Russian territory has seized initiative and reset Zelenskyy’s relationship with Trump
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Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray.
12Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 16 hours
Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
The US vice-president also said he faced ‘vicious’ personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
13Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 17 hours
US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz
14Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 16 hours
Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea
After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.
15Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 16 hours
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike
A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east.
16Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day
How Worried Should You Be About Eating Lettuce?
We didn’t need an outbreak of a nightmare stomach bug. But here we are.
17Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 16 hours
How the Rich and Powerful Dress Right Now
What went down at the equivalent of Fashion Week for tech bros. Plus, Jay-Z’s still got it.
18Hit #1 on The Guardian Was popular briefly
Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leaders
19Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 16 hours
The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
20Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 19 hours
Smoke Floating Far From Canada’s Wildfires Will Darken Skies Again on Thursday
Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America.
21Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 19 hours
The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
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Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
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Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.
Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 14 hours
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What is Ukraine’s 40-day campaign against Russia and has it worked?
Taking war to heart of Russian territory has seized initiative and reset Zelenskyy’s relationship with Trump
Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianPopular for 15 hours
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Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray.
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Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
The US vice-president also said he faced ‘vicious’ personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraPopular for 16 hours
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US strikes expand to northern Iran as Tehran fires on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan – Middle East crisis live
Iran reports explosions in several cities including capital while US military says it also hit and disabled tanker in strait of Hormuz
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Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea
After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.
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Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike
A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east.
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How Worried Should You Be About Eating Lettuce?
We didn’t need an outbreak of a nightmare stomach bug. But here we are.
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17
How the Rich and Powerful Dress Right Now
What went down at the equivalent of Fashion Week for tech bros. Plus, Jay-Z’s still got it.
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Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leaders
Hit #1 on The GuardianWas popular briefly
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The American E.V. Has Been Crushed. Will It Take the U.S. Auto Industry With It?
The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.
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Smoke Floating Far From Canada’s Wildfires Will Darken Skies Again on Thursday
Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North America.
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The F.D.A. Approves a New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels
The new pills can lower cholesterol levels far below what can be achieved with statins, clinical trials have shown.
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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
2Hit #1 on The Guardian Was popular briefly
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory
3Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 11 hours
Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.
4Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly
FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina prediction, schedule, road to final
Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.
5Reached as high as #4 on The Guardian Was popular briefly
Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorism
6Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly
Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?
The late senator’s sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.
7Hit #1 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
double quotation mark The Mitch McConnell mystery is solved. But it doesn’t look good for America
The senator is alive, a key requirement to maintain one’s job in the US Senate
8Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention
Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaigners
9Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly
‘Football is for everyone’: Djed Spence and the Three Lions’ Muslim moment
Britain swells with pride over the 25-year-old, the first Muslim to wear the England jersey at a FIFA World Cup.
10Reached as high as #5 on The Guardian Was popular briefly
Lithuania warns Russia could be planning ‘targeted’ attacks on critical infrastructure – Europe live
Lithuania’s president says Russia could be looking to escalate against one of the Baltic countries or Poland
11Reached as high as #2 on BBC Was popular briefly
I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
12Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
Cyclospora outbreaks causing diarrhea in US expected to continue through August
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuce
13Reached as high as #5 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly
US and Iran trade attacks as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
14Hit #1 on The New York Times Was popular very briefly
In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.
15Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
‘The world wasn’t ready for me’: Del LaGrace Volcano on photographing S&M scenes, leather-clad lesbians and a drag king self-portrait
Their scandalous work was once banned. Now it’s in museums. The photographer talks about a lifetime defying conformity – and their ‘very active’ sex life
16Reached as high as #3 on BBC Was popular briefly
One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
Witnesses reported seeing a boat in rough seas which began to take on water and was turned over, authorities say.
17Reached as high as #7 on The New York Times Was popular very briefly
Lindsey Graham’s Choice
Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?
18Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
Starmer shares tributes and offers ‘full support’ to his successor in his final PMQs before stepping down – UK politics live
Lindsay Hoyle thanks Starmer for his leadership, particularly in regard to ‘his steadfast support for Ukraine’
19Reached as high as #5 on Al Jazeera Was popular briefly
US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?
Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
20Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
‘Frank Bough told me: I do have a very big cock’: how Fern Britton survived in TV in the 1980s – and beyond
The much-loved presenter had 10 years on This Morning before suddenly deciding she had to get out of there. She discusses sexual harassment, tabloid intrusion, Phillip Schofield and the power of forgiveness
21Reached as high as #4 on BBC Was popular very briefly
Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
22Reached as high as #4 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict
23Reached as high as #4 on The Guardian Was popular very briefly
World Cup 2026: England v Argentina buildup, Spain stun listless France to reach final – live
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24Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Was popular very briefly
Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz – and the government says it’s on the same page.
25Reached as high as #3 on AP News Was popular briefly
Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.
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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
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Spain and Gibraltar celebrate as border fence falls after signing of ‘historic deal’
Treaty came into effect at midnight, eliminating border controls on land frontier with British overseas territory
Hit #1 on The GuardianWas popular briefly
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Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.
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FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina prediction, schedule, road to final
Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta stadium.
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Arrest of American who has given $1m in aid to Palestine prompts fears of ‘growing repression from Trump’
Extradition request for James ‘Fergie’ Chambers sparks concerns that US government is conflating humanitarian aid with terrorism
Reached as high as #4 on The GuardianWas popular briefly
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Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?
The late senator’s sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers.
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double quotation mark The Mitch McConnell mystery is solved. But it doesn’t look good for America
The senator is alive, a key requirement to maintain one’s job in the US Senate
Hit #1 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly
8
‘They want to break our will’: Gaza flotilla activist tells of rape in Israeli detention
Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel over alleged attack by female guards and says abuse was intended to silence campaigners
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‘Football is for everyone’: Djed Spence and the Three Lions’ Muslim moment
Britain swells with pride over the 25-year-old, the first Muslim to wear the England jersey at a FIFA World Cup.
Reached as high as #2 on Al JazeeraWas popular briefly
10
Lithuania warns Russia could be planning ‘targeted’ attacks on critical infrastructure – Europe live
Lithuania’s president says Russia could be looking to escalate against one of the Baltic countries or Poland
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I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
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12
Cyclospora outbreaks causing diarrhea in US expected to continue through August
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuce
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13
US and Iran trade attacks as Trump threatens to hit civilian infrastructure
Oil prices rise as the US renews a blockade on Iranian ports and carries out a wave of air strikes.
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14
In Iran, Trump Has Found an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate
The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.
Hit #1 on The New York TimesWas popular very briefly
15
‘The world wasn’t ready for me’: Del LaGrace Volcano on photographing S&M scenes, leather-clad lesbians and a drag king self-portrait
Their scandalous work was once banned. Now it’s in museums. The photographer talks about a lifetime defying conformity – and their ‘very active’ sex life
Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly
16
One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
Witnesses reported seeing a boat in rough seas which began to take on water and was turned over, authorities say.
Reached as high as #3 on BBCWas popular briefly
17
Lindsey Graham’s Choice
Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?
Reached as high as #7 on The New York TimesWas popular very briefly
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Starmer shares tributes and offers ‘full support’ to his successor in his final PMQs before stepping down – UK politics live
Lindsay Hoyle thanks Starmer for his leadership, particularly in regard to ‘his steadfast support for Ukraine’
Reached as high as #2 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly
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US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?
Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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‘Frank Bough told me: I do have a very big cock’: how Fern Britton survived in TV in the 1980s – and beyond
The much-loved presenter had 10 years on This Morning before suddenly deciding she had to get out of there. She discusses sexual harassment, tabloid intrusion, Phillip Schofield and the power of forgiveness
Reached as high as #3 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly
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Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
Reached as high as #4 on BBCWas popular very briefly
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As Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray
Beneath the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires lies a battle over history that is testing Kyiv’s chances for an end to the conflict
Reached as high as #4 on The GuardianWas popular very briefly
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World Cup 2026: England v Argentina buildup, Spain stun listless France to reach final – live
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Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?
The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz – and the government says it’s on the same page.
Reached as high as #3 on Al JazeeraWas popular very briefly
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Bipartisan group of senators introduces legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
Lawmakers in the Senate have unveiled a bipartisan proposal to address Social Security's looming insolvency.
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July 15
1Hit #1 on Deutsche Welle Popular for 2 days
Germany's richest man takes on Big Tech
Supermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
2Hit #1 on BBC Popular for over a day
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
3Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for over a day
House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
4Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 21 hours
Trump vows strikes to continue ‘until I say enough’ as US pounds Iran
Iran’s bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump said as IRGC says it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
5Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day
He Says He Killed a Man. Republicans Nominated Him Anyway.
Once started, the process of voter radicalization isn’t easy to modulate.
6Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 19 hours
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
7Hit #1 on BBC Popular for 21 hours
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
8Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 23 hours
‘I Am Frustrated’: Emails Show Blanche’s Role in Trump’s Retribution Campaign
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.
9Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for over a day
Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.”
10Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 17 hours
US military restores blockade in response to Iran’s attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
11Reached as high as #2 on Deutsche Welle Popular for over a day
Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.
12Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 19 hours
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
13Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 14 hours
Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel
House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, calls amendment ‘overly broad’ as party grapples with backlash over Israel
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Jon Stewart Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Photo
The “Daily Show” host called the image “totally believable evidence that Mitch McConnell is not only alive, but the happiest boy in the hospital.”
15Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 10 hours
Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz
US president says he will knock out all Iran’s power plants and bridges next week in bid to force Tehran to agree to a deal
16Reached as high as #2 on The Guardian Popular for 11 hours
Trump tells Iran that power plants, bridges will be targeted if no deal is made – Middle East crisis live
US strikes Iran for fourth consecutive day as Iran deputy foreign minister says interim deal all but ‘dismantled’
17Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
The Strange Phenomenon of ‘Terminal Lucidity’
As they near death, some dementia patients recover mental faculties assumed to be long lost. Researchers want to know why.
18Hit #1 on The Guardian Popular for 12 hours
Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia
Ukraine attacks deter Russian shipping in Sea of Azov; loudest cheers for Kyiv’s troops at Bastille Day parade in Paris. What we know on day 1,603
ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.
20Hit #1 on Al Jazeera Popular for 16 hours
France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.
21Reached as high as #3 on Al Jazeera Popular for 15 hours
Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel provisions
The Senate voted 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
22Hit #1 on AP News Popular for 18 hours
ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was ‘fearing for public safety,’ agency says
Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing.
23Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
The Democratic Establishment Had This Coming
The Democratic Party needs shaking up.
24Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 11 hours
US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
25Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
The Housing Crisis Is Also a Retirement Crisis
A home has stopped being just a place to live — it has also become an asset.
26Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
The Lo-Fi Way I Broke My Addiction to the Algorithm
I tried many remedies to break my social media habit. A homemade hack worked best.
27Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
The Ukraine-Russia War Reaches a New Phase
The ground war in Ukraine has stalemated and the crucial fight has shifted to the skies — missiles and interceptors.
28Reached as high as #2 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.
29Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 17 hours
How Healthy Are Cucumbers?
They’re not exactly packed with nutrition. Here’s why dietitians love them anyway.
30Reached as high as #3 on The Guardian Popular for 12 hours
Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airport
31Reached as high as #2 on Al Jazeera Popular for 23 hours
Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts
Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup champion.
32Hit #1 on The New York Times Popular for 13 hours
Takeaways From Rare Congressional Testimony by Two Supreme Court Justices
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.
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Germany's richest man takes on Big Tech
Supermarket billionaire Dieter Schwarz is investing billions in his cloud company, Schwarz Digits, to rival Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
Hit #1 on Deutsche WellePopular for 2 days
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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
Hit #1 on BBCPopular for over a day
3
House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
Reached as high as #2 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day
4
Trump vows strikes to continue ‘until I say enough’ as US pounds Iran
Iran’s bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump said as IRGC says it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
Hit #1 on Al JazeeraPopular for 21 hours
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He Says He Killed a Man. Republicans Nominated Him Anyway.
Once started, the process of voter radicalization isn’t easy to modulate.
Hit #1 on The New York TimesPopular for over a day
6
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 19 hours
7
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
Hit #1 on BBCPopular for 21 hours
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‘I Am Frustrated’: Emails Show Blanche’s Role in Trump’s Retribution Campaign
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.
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Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as “the most influential political cartoonist now working.”
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US military restores blockade in response to Iran’s attacks on ships on the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hit #1 on AP NewsPopular for 17 hours
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Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreigners.
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E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
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Top House Democrats vow to oppose bid to cut US military aid to Israel
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Jon Stewart Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Photo
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Trump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of Hormuz
US president says he will knock out all Iran’s power plants and bridges next week in bid to force Tehran to agree to a deal
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Trump tells Iran that power plants, bridges will be targeted if no deal is made – Middle East crisis live
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The Strange Phenomenon of ‘Terminal Lucidity’
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Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia
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ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.
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France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
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Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel provisions
The Senate voted 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
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ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was ‘fearing for public safety,’ agency says
Sen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing.
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The Democratic Establishment Had This Coming
The Democratic Party needs shaking up.
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US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
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The Housing Crisis Is Also a Retirement Crisis
A home has stopped being just a place to live — it has also become an asset.
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The Lo-Fi Way I Broke My Addiction to the Algorithm
I tried many remedies to break my social media habit. A homemade hack worked best.
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The Ukraine-Russia War Reaches a New Phase
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Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.
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How Healthy Are Cucumbers?
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Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airport
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Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts
Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup champion.
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Takeaways From Rare Congressional Testimony by Two Supreme Court Justices
Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.
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Sam Neill, New Zealand Screen Actor and Leading Man, Dies at 78
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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
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Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in Utah
Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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Germany: Iraqi sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls
The man and his former partner are accused of holding two Yazidi girls captive for years while subjecting them to forced labor, abuse and torture before handing them over to other IS members.
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Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court
US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.
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What the Definitive Book on Empires Says About America Today
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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Yemen government says its forces attacked Sanaa airport
Gov’t says its forces carried out a strike at Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing there.
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Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir Putin
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How ‘unbothered’ Victoria Beckham became one of the World Cup’s biggest memes
England’s quarter-final match against Norway has spawned a new hero online – and it’s not Jude Bellingham …
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US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
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Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei
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US will charge ships for Strait of Hormuz passage, Trump says, despite previous anti-toll stance
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage, raising tensions after recent mutual attacks.
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Middle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz
Just before the latest strikes Trump said Iran would be hit ‘very hard’; UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eight
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US bombs Iran again as Trump orders ‘Iranian blockade’ in Hormuz Strait
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Germany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapse
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.
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Sam Neill, New Zealand Screen Actor and Leading Man, Dies at 78
He appeared in more than 150 productions over a five-decade career but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the “Jurassic Park” series.
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Iran launches attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
US military says it hit dozens of Iranian sites in strikes on Monday while UN chief warns that a return to full-scale fighting would be ‘catastrophic’
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US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.
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From a Young Age, Graham and His Sister Had a Tight Bond
After the senator and his sister, Darline, lost their parents, he guided her through the teenage years and into college. He called her success the highlight of his life.
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Who Will Win the Midterms? 6 Pollsters and Pundits Make Educated Guesses.
If the election were held today, which party would win a majority in the House and Senate?
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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage.
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US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal
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‘Lettuce or Salad Greens’ Identified as Potential Source of Cyclospora Outbreak
Michigan health officials announced the preliminary findings, but they cautioned that other foods could not be ruled out. The illness has sickened thousands across the United States.
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ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Maine, Homeland Security Says
The fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, was the second in a week involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent firing into a vehicle.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Finish His Senate Term
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness. The South Carolina Republican was 71.
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
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17
Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in Utah
Native American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red car outside a house in Rotherham in the footage.
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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.
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Germany: Iraqi sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls
The man and his former partner are accused of holding two Yazidi girls captive for years while subjecting them to forced labor, abuse and torture before handing them over to other IS members.
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I’m a College Professor Inflating Grades. I Need Help.
Easy A’s are an easy out.
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Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court
US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.
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What the Definitive Book on Empires Says About America Today
In the same year as America’s founding, Edward Gibbon wrote “Decline and Fall.” 250 years later, it still holds lessons for us.
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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Yemen government says its forces attacked Sanaa airport
Gov’t says its forces carried out a strike at Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing there.
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Japan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir Putin
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Killings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security
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How ‘unbothered’ Victoria Beckham became one of the World Cup’s biggest memes
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US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.
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Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from Khamenei
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US will charge ships for Strait of Hormuz passage, Trump says, despite previous anti-toll stance
President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage, raising tensions after recent mutual attacks.
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