- UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes BBC
- Live updates: Iran war news; Iran targets shipping in Strait of Hormuz amid continued US strikes CNN
- Iranian cruise missiles hit two UAE oil tankers in Hormuz as US strikes Iran for third night – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
- Live: Iran hits tankers after third night of US attacks; Trump reimposes naval blockade Reuters
- Dutch shipper Stolt Tankers says one of its ships was attacked off Oman in the Arabian Sea as Iran targeted vessels kare11.com
More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods – Reuters
- More than 260,000 evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods Reuters
- Typhoon Bavi: China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall BBC
- Typhoon Bavi: Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away Sky News
- Super Typhoon Bavi Hurls Rare 20-Foot ‘Mega Swell’ at Taiwan (Video) SURFER Magazine
- China to See Unusually Active Typhoon Season After Bavi Passes Bloomberg.com
Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.
Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.
Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire – AP News
- Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire AP News
- France arrests arson suspects amid Fontainebleau forest fire dw.com
- Planes scoop up water from River Seine in effort to battle wildfire near Paris CNN
- Photos: Wildfires ravage historic forest near Paris Al Jazeera
- Fontainebleau fire still burning as 850 firefighters tackle blaze Euronews
Russia says it seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East – Reuters
- Russia says it seizes Western-made, AI-powered drones prepared for attacks in Urals, Far East Reuters
- FSB Accuses Ukrainian Rapper of Organizing Drone Attack on Defense Enterprise The Moscow Times
- Russia’s FSB says it foiled a 35-drone attack near Moscow and blames Ukrainian intelligence — and a rapper living in the U.S. Meduza
- FSB accuses two Moldovan citizens of involvement in alleged drone attack plan cotidianul.md
- Russia said Ukrainians used balloons, trailers, and drones to sneak AI attack quadcopters deep into its country Yahoo News UK
US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.
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.
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.
Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed
Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.
‘Hero, legend, sweetheart’: Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
Iran Update Special Report, July 13, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Iran Update Special Report, July 13, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Discussing the latest on the war in Iran: Pletka on CSPAN’s ‘Washington Journal’ American Enterprise Institute - AEI
- Iran war 'defintiely back on,' analyst says Yahoo
- Iran News in Brief – July 11, 2026 National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
- IRAN WAR WEEK 20, day 4: Trump war trophy and US-Iran ceasefire ended Daily Kos
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
Japan has said it recognised the need to counter foreign intelligence better after the New York Times reported that Russia had turned the country into a “den of spies” and key source of weapons components.
The newspaper, in an investigation published on Sunday, reported that thanks to “weak espionage laws”, Moscow was using Japan as a key hub for intelligence gathering and procurement of dual-use technology needed for its war in Ukraine.
Continue reading...9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year – Defense News
- 9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year Defense News
- Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles AP News
- Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles Al Jazeera
- Leaders give press conference after ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting in Paris – as it happened The Guardian
- Ukraine to produce French missiles, orders war planes, Macron says Reuters
Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor? – CNN
- Japan is running out of royals. So why won’t it let women become emperor? CNN
- Bills on preservation of imperial family pass Lower House The Japan Times
- Japan widens prince pool to solve heir crisis The Telegraph
- Bill to Revise Imperial House Law: Pursue Issues through Thorough Debate The Japan News
- EDITORIAL: All sides to blame for reckless imperial house bill passage 朝日新聞
Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis – Axios
- Scoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis Axios
- Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official The Guardian
- Iran-Backed Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia in Major Escalation Bloomberg.com
- Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike Fox News
- Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport BBC
EU, Allies Pledge $1B to Rebuild Gaza – Newser
- EU, Allies Pledge $1B to Rebuild Gaza Newser
- EU and partners launch $1 billion scheme to help Gaza recover from war Reuters
- EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza’s recovery AP News
- EU launches $1 billion aid initiative for Gaza, urges disarmament of Hamas The Times of Israel
- EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery Al Jazeera
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
The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump said Washington would reinstate a maritime blockade on the country and, in an apparent policy reversal, charge ships for safe passage.
“These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz,” the US military’s Central Command said.
Continue reading...Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.