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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

US bombs Iran again as Trump orders ‘Iranian blockade’ in Hormuz Strait

US has carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.

Lyndal Rowlands

Germany's Ruhr Valley: Cities on brink of financial collapse

With tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling. Oberhausen is particularly deep in the red.

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.

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.

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’

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Seung Min Kim 10 min read

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

I’m a College Professor Inflating Grades. I Need Help.

Easy A’s are an easy out.

Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court

US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.

Joseph Stepansky 3 min read

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.

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.

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.

Al Jazeera Staff 2 min read

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

Guardian staff reporter 2 min read

Killings continue on Del Monte farm in Kenya, families say, after G4S hired for security

Exclusive: Three men killed in incidents over past year allegedly involving G4S guards, who replaced in-house team after previous deaths

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 …

Guardian staff reporter 2 min read

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.

Al Jazeera 2 min read

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.

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

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.

US bombs Iran again as standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.

What We Know About Lindsey Graham’s Final Days

Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.

Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, Dies at 71

Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness on Saturday evening, his office said. He served in the Senate for more than two decades.

In Terrifying Seconds, a Bison Charges Campers at Yellowstone

A tourist was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road.

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies

Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

What Is an Aortic Dissection?

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the back,” one expert said.

After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall

The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.

Lindsey Graham Was Facing Re-election in November. What Happens Now?

South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.

At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire, Thai authorities say

Firefighters arrived at the scene to find patrons running through blasting flames to escape.

Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov

Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a week

US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’

American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce

Guardian staff reporter 4 min read

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran hits back at several GCC countries, following the most intense US bombing since an MoU was signed last month.

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Elin Hilderbrand on Her Beloved Nantucket ‘Money Pit’

Inside the home where the best-selling author has written many of her books — and is secretly working on a new novel.

Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live

Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz

Our Never-Ending Race to the Bottom

Something is wrong if vice is all them and virtue is all you.

Trump Mourns Graham as ‘Great Politician’ and ‘Member of the Family’

In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded “perfect,” he said.

‘The trash does not stop’: life among the garbage mountains of the world’s biggest city

Indonesia’s government is grappling with how to manage waste at Bantar Gebang – Jakarta’s largest landfill – which supports the livelihood of thousands of waste pickers

Guardian staff reporter 6 min read

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.

The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates

The U.S. military has launched several waves of strikes on Iran over Tehran's attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.

Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team

Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’

Sam Jones 3 min read

Fire bomber planes battle Fontainebleau forest blaze near Paris

Wildfire quickly burnt more than 800 hectares, with villages evacuated, highway partly closed and high-speed rail disrupted

Guardian staff reporter 2 min read

The World Is Cutting Ties With America. It’s Already Costing Us.

When other countries cut ties, Americans pay.

US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.

'I passed my grade 8 piano exam with one hand'

Freya Terris' achievement has inspired music exam board ABRSM to publish a new syllabus for one hand.

Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’

Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisation

How a Gang of Thieves Pulled Off a Multimillion-Dollar Data Center Heist

The world’s most valuable assets are stored on rows of servers in giant, anonymous buildings. And they can be stolen.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. Adams played for his nation at the World Cup.

AP Staff 2 min read

UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires

Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivors

Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis

Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed half way up the UK's highest mountain during a hike with her owner.

BBC News 2 min read

Detained by settlers, US Democrat Ro Khanna now faces pro-Israel attacks

Progressive congressman accuses Israeli military of ‘lying’ after settlers held up his van in the occupied West Bank.

Ali Harb 4 min read

Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, Die; Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need

The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.

US bombs Iran for a third time as IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Explosions heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr and Asaluyeh as US attacks continue.

Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota

The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs.

Let’s Name the Country That’s Financing Mass Murder

Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan are bracing for their city to be overrun by a militia notorious for committing atrocities.

The Population Bust Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Is Prepared For

America is not prepared for population decline.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US launched a third set of strikes on Iran this week. Follow DW for more.

Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media

The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”

US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed

Tehran says vessel using unapproved route in strait was struck, drawing strikes from US forces to ‘degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners’

Guardian staff reporter 3 min read

White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting

The F.B.I. director spent about eight hours at the White House Friday focused on the effort, which led to the subpoenaing of several Times reporters who wrote about the security of Air Force One.

Iran supreme leader calls for revenge for father's killing

Mojtaba Khamenei says vengeance is "inevitable" for the killing, which happened on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones Show

The legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness', his office says

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States.

Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign It

After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president’s signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.

Trump Justifies Money Made as President With Inaccurate Claims

President Trump has wrongly attributed the $2 billion windfall he gained during his second term to a hot stock market and claimed that he was the only president to donate his salary.

We’re Living in a Tick Nightmare. It’s Time to Go to War.

With ticks, we’ve barely begun to fight back. The longer we wait, the more territory they will claim across both our geographic and psychic maps.

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, July 11, 2026

Can you sort 8 historical events?

US congressman says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Ro Khanna said settlers were armed with US-made weapons and Israel Defense Forces refused to intervene

Marina Dunbar 4 min read

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy decries housing of weapons in civilian area after Russian strike kills 10

President says tragedy must never be repeated after secondary explosions from strike devastate residential area on Kyiv outskirts. What we know on day 1,600

Guardian staff reporter 4 min read

How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar

The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe, police say

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump

Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color.

US Senator Lindsey Graham passes away

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Al Jazeera

An American Politician Is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank

Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics.

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting

The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.

Toronto shooting: two dead and four injured as police search for active shooter

Police in the city in Canada urge public to stay away from Salsa on St Clair festival area

Guardian staff reporter

Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing

Iran's supreme leader said Iran "demands" retribution for his father's assassination in an airstrike. Meanwhile, Trump has threatened to "completely decimate" Iran should it attempt to assassinate him. DW has more.

Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral

US president warns the US will decimate Iran amid alleged assassination plots as regional mediators try to save MoU.

A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old’s death and a family’s search for answers in the Deep South

A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. He never came back.

Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds

Albanian prosecutors probe forged deeds tied to Kushner resort land as protests over the project intensify.

Al Jazeera Staff 3 min read

England vs Norway LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 – quarterfinal

Live coverage and text updates as England play Norway in a quarterfinal clash in Miami.

Patrick Keddie

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74

Sheikh Hamad, who ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, was a key architect of the energy-rich country’s development.

Al Jazeera