Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US ‘territory’ amid Iran war
Control over the strait has been a sticking point in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwaves drive record temperatures
Wildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra
Israeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra
Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear
Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United States” as his administration struggles to conclude the war with Iran.
During a speech at a police academy on Long Island, New York, on Friday, the US president said he would “pretty soon” designate the waterway – a crucial chokepoint for global trade, through which about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supplies typically pass – a US territory.
Continue reading...Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs
Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought.
The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Britain and a drought affecting food producers. Labour MPs argued Burnham had taken too long to talk about the climate crisis and had not made it a priority.
Continue reading...Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured the Total Solar Eclipse – National Geographic
- How a Nat Geo Photographer Captured the Total Solar Eclipse National Geographic
- The best photos from Wednesday’s solar eclipse CNN
- Column | As the total solar eclipse neared, things got weird. Then came the magic. The Washington Post
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- In pictures: Europe's best solar eclipse since 1999 cnbc.com
2 victims taken to Urbana hospital after pickup-pedestrian crash in Uptown Normal – WEEK | 25 News Now
- 2 victims taken to Urbana hospital after pickup-pedestrian crash in Uptown Normal WEEK | 25 News Now
- 5 people injured in Uptown Circle crash that also damages children's museum exterior WGLT
- Details released following crash that injured 5 in Uptown Normal WEEK | 25 News Now
- 5 hurt after pickup truck crashes into Children's Discovery Museum in uptown Normal The Pantagraph
- Roads closed, several injured in Uptown Normal crash CIProud.com
Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport
Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers – The New York Times
- As Army Fails to Protect Palestinians, Israeli Leaders Sympathize With Settlers The New York Times
- Israeli military plans to transfer law enforcement in occupied West Bank to police The Guardian
- Israel moves to give police powers in occupied West Bank Financial Times
- Katz orders IDF to prepare to transfer West Bank civilian enforcement to police after Kusra chaos The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli minister calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers France 24
Abandoned Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster – CBS News
- Abandoned Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster CBS News
- Huge oil spill off the coast of Oman now covers hundreds of square miles CNN
- Salvors work to secure ship leaking oil off Oman, risk firm Ambrey says Reuters
- A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman AP News
- Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker The New York Times
Ancient Nero’s Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis – PBS
- Ancient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis PBS
- Low water in Rome’s drought-hit Tiber river exposes ancient ruins of Nero’s Bridge CNN
- Nero’s Bridge emerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis AP News
- Roman emperor Nero's bridge resurfaces from dry river Tiber Yahoo
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:34 p.m. EDT Beloit Daily News
Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Police are treating sociology professor Jason Arday's death as unexpected but not suspicious.
Vote counting suspended then restarted in Zambia election after attacks at polling stations – AP News
- Vote counting suspended then restarted in Zambia election after attacks at polling stations AP News
- Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations The New York Times
- Shaheen, Booker, Merkley, Van Hollen Issue Statement Ahead of Elections in Zambia United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (.gov)
- Zambia votes in election expected to favour incumbent Hichilema Reuters
- Zambia’s regressing reformer The Economist
It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down – futurism.com
- It’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down futurism.com
- Nuclear power plants are being shut down as Europe’s drought becomes an energy crisis cnbc.com
- ‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days Euronews.com
- Heat Wave and Solar Eclipse Send Europe Power Prices Soaring Bloomberg.com
- Electricity Price Hits 717 Euros as Gas Nears Double srpske.rs
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire – bbc.com
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
News – Drought Exposes Roman Bridge in Bulgaria – Archaeology Magazine
- News - Drought Exposes Roman Bridge in Bulgaria Archaeology Magazine
- Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS Euronews.com
- Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII German soldiers in Hungary bbc.com
- Why are Nazi warships resurfacing in the Danube River? cbc.ca
- 10 historical treasures uncovered by heatwaves The Telegraph
U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire with talks at a standstill – Politico
- U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire with talks at a standstill Politico
- With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players AP News
- Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US Reuters
- US must return to interim deal, no ceasefire extension talks, senior Iranian source says Yahoo
- Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US Al Jazeera
Son of Mexico’s former president AMLO alleges US revoked his visa
The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.