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Friday, July 24, 2026Trump imposed a new wave of tariffs on 80+ countries under a "forced labour" justification, replacing the 10% global duty struck down by the Supreme Court in February. The move drew bewilderment from allies and comes amid simultaneous US military strikes on Iran entering their 12th straight night.
- PSN goes down hours after Marvel Tokon open beta goes live
- "Ready Gamers?" - Sega Has Announced Plans To Open Another Store In Osaka
- Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans
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Thursday, July 23, 2026The US-Iran war enters its twelfth day, with American troops seriously wounded and evacuated to Germany, Trump threatening Iranian civilian infrastructure, oil prices near $100/barrel, and a US-Saudi nuclear deal raising global proliferation fears. Meanwhile, Israel continues bombardment of Gaza and southern Lebanon despite ceasefire frameworks.
- Shuhei Yoshida Thinks It Was "Actually A Good Thing" Sony Didn't Publish Dark Souls
- Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
- WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass Season 4 is out now, with four new superstars including the Hardy Boyz
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026The U.S.-Israel war against Iran has now cost $37.5 billion over ten consecutive nights of strikes, with Rubio signaling no end as long as Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz. Ukraine simultaneously fired its top general, ending one era of wartime command.
- This Might Be The Closest We'll Get To Sega Rally On Genesis
- 21 video game Lego sets are retiring this month, including Pac-Man, the Zelda Deku Tree and Mario & Yoshi
- Expected U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Fuels Israeli Concerns of Regional Arms Race
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026The US-Iran war is escalating sharply, with 10 consecutive waves of American strikes, Iranian counterattacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, Houthi maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, and 17 US troops killed since February. Meanwhile, Trump has slapped 50% tariffs on Canada, intensifying the trade war with America's largest neighbor.
- Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future
- Trump Is Squeezing Canada. Don’t Expect Carney to Roll Over.
- Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump reportedly prepares to hit more countries with new tariffs – US politics live
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Monday, July 20, 2026U.S. strikes hit Iran, with two ships reportedly exploding in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliated with attacks in Syria and Jordan while Rubio signals diplomacy remains open. Separately, Andy Burnham has formally become UK Prime Minister after meeting King Charles.
- ChatGPT Didn't Break the AI Act. It Showed Why Adaptive Regulation Matters
- Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
- Import AI 465: Open vs closed gaps; Kimi K3; Demis' big policy plan
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Sunday, July 19, 2026The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply, with two American troops killed in Jordan, triggering new US airstrikes on Iran and raising fears of broader regional war. Separately, Russia launched one of its largest-ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv.
- The Silent World Cup Winners are the Companies Normalizing Surveillance
- Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
- Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
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Weekly Week 29 of 2026The US-Iran war dominated every day of the week, escalating from Hormuz shipping strikes to infrastructure attacks to American troops killed in Jordan — with no diplomatic off-ramp visible. Simultaneously, the domestic architecture of American democracy came under sustained pressure across immigration enforcement, election integrity, judiciary, and media consolidation.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026The U.S.-Iran war has intensified for a seventh consecutive night, with strikes now targeting civilian infrastructure including water and power facilities, while Iran has retaliated against U.S. allies across the region. The conflict is expanding in scope even as political questions mount about Trump's strategic rationale ahead of midterms.
- Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
- Iran War Live Updates: Fighting Intensifies With Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
- What will Keir Starmer do next?
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Friday, July 17, 2026The U.S. military has expanded strikes on Iran, hitting bridges, a port, and rail infrastructure in southern Iran as Washington seeks to choke Tehran's access to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by firing on American military facilities in the region and claims to have destroyed U.S. fighter jets in Jordan.
- What Review Bombing Tells Us About the Future of Dissent in Everyday Life
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Thursday, July 16, 2026The US-Iran war is escalating sharply, with American strikes hitting Tehran for the first time and a naval blockade targeting Iranian oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is now rippling into global energy markets, UK GDP, and regional diplomacy.
- Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
- Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged
- Mass Protests Across Ukraine Oppose Ouster of Defense Minister
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026The US-Iran confrontation is escalating sharply, with Trump threatening to strike Iranian infrastructure next week as Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil, shipping, and air travel globally. Simultaneously, a coalition of 12 states and Hollywood unions moved to block the $110 billion Paramount-Warner merger, marking the most significant antitrust fight over media consolidation of the Trump era.
- Annexation with a Sales Pitch
- Data Sovereignty Doesn’t Mean Data Isolationism
- Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026The US-Iran conflict has escalated sharply, with a third night of American strikes on Iranian ports, Iran retaliating against tankers and US allies Bahrain and Jordan, and Trump announcing a 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping — a move his own administration previously called a violation of international law.
- How the US and China Can Step Back from the Battle for AI Model Supremacy
- Bloomberg Loses Landmark Libel Case in Singapore
- Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation as US strikes continue
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Monday, July 13, 2026The US and Iran are exchanging direct military strikes, with Iran hitting US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain after fresh US attack waves, as Strait of Hormuz traffic plummets to a month-low. The conflict follows the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and is rapidly escalating into a regional crisis.
- Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
- The Public Rejects OMB's Federal Financial Assistance Rule
- 'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
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Sunday, July 12, 2026The US-Iran war has intensified dramatically, with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and attacking Gulf states after fresh US strikes, sending oil prices surging above pre-war levels. Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Trump's closest allies, has died suddenly at 71.
- Here’s a look at the heavy strikes in recent days.
- Nothing to suggest Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police
- Is Europe Getting AI Wrong?
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Weekly Week 28 of 2026The US-Iran war escalated from ceasefire collapse to Hormuz closure and regional strikes across seven days, reshaping oil markets and Gulf stability in real time. Every other major story this week — NATO dysfunction, Senate upheaval, AI policy, surveillance — played out in its shadow.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026Spain's deadly wildfire has killed at least 12 people including several Britons, while Iran-U.S. tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate into active negotiations in Oman following military clashes and a vow of revenge from Iran's supreme leader.
- US pays out $3m to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome
- Boat Carrying Dozens of Tourists Capsizes in Vietnam
- TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies after being ill with prostate cancer
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Friday, July 10, 2026The U.S.-Iran confrontation enters a fragile pause as Qatari mediators scramble to salvage a ceasefire after days of mutual strikes, while Trump's simultaneous dismantling of the Election Assistance Commission just months before midterms draws alarm from voting rights groups.
- Breaking Down the Implications of the Landmark Chatrie Ruling
- Meet the new Luddites rebelling against big tech
- Man 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane, passengers say
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Thursday, July 09, 2026The US-Iran ceasefire has effectively collapsed, with overnight airstrikes killing at least 14 in Iran and Tehran retaliating against Gulf Arab nations in the most intense exchange since June's memorandum of understanding. Strait of Hormuz traffic has dropped dramatically as the cycle of strikes continues.
- For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
- India is Building Surveillance Infrastructure on Broken Data and Bad Policing
- US and Iran trade most intense strikes since ceasefire was extended
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Wednesday, July 08, 2026Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" at the NATO summit in Turkey after Iran struck U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, sending oil prices surging and raising fears of broader regional conflict. The NATO summit is simultaneously convulsed by Trump's attacks on allies, renewed Greenland demands, and a threat to cut all trade with Spain.
- NATO Summit Gives Trump New Chance to Bust Out Old Grievances
- Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
- The Pope Found Babel in AI. Here's What Rabbis Saw
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026Iran struck two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz while simultaneously conducting Khamenei's funeral, testing the fragile cease-fire and threatening global oil flows. The attacks mark a significant escalation with direct implications for energy markets and U.S.-Iran relations.
- Governments Can Advance 'Greener AI' Through the Power of Procurement
- Suspect in Monaco Bombing Attack Is Found Dead in Ukraine
- Ex-Nato chief behind defence review says Starmer’s military spending plan is too little, too late
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Monday, July 06, 2026Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral drew hundreds of thousands to Tehran — a massive state spectacle marking the end of an era after his death in U.S.-Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, Russia launched a massive 68-missile, 351-drone attack on Kyiv, killing 19, as NATO leaders prepare to convene in Turkey.
- The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.
- New UK Prime Minister Should Elevate Defending Democracy Taskforce to Tackle Bots and Protect Trusted News
- Import AI 464: Fables writes GPU kernels; AI automation; and analog computation
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Sunday, July 05, 2026Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral drew massive crowds in Tehran, with mourners chanting calls for revenge against Trump — while his son and designated successor Mojtaba remains conspicuously absent from public view, deepening uncertainty about Iran's leadership transition.
- Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
- Man claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s help
- Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
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Weekly Week 27 of 2026Iran's post-war succession crisis — Khamenei killed in February, funeral held this week, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba nowhere in sight — is the week's defining open question, with no outlet yet connecting his absence to nuclear posture or the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
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Saturday, July 04, 2026Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's six-day funeral has begun in Tehran, drawing massive crowds and exposing deep fissures in Iranian leadership following his death in a U.S.-Israeli strike. His successor son Mojtaba has not been seen publicly since March, raising urgent questions about who controls the Islamic Republic.
- When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos
- Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
- ‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes
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Friday, July 03, 2026Russia launched its most massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv to date, killing at least 30 people, as U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner remain focused on Iran rather than the escalating Ukraine war. Separately, Iran begins six days of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Khamenei, drawing allies from China, Russia, and Pakistan.
- How and why to de-Google your life
- Ukrainian woman named by Interpol as main suspect in Monaco bomb attack
- Enraptured by the World Cup, Countries Rewrite Rules for Fans
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Thursday, July 02, 2026Russia launched its most massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people, as Ukraine escalates strikes deeper into Russian territory. Europe is on edge, with new evidence of Russian drone surveillance over NATO nuclear sites.
- Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Own Vulnerabilities
- Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats
- June’s sunshine adds extra sweetness to bumper summer for UK strawberries
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, delivering a major blow to Trump's immigration agenda — but a ProPublica investigation reveals the Court's "shadow docket" has quietly expanded executive power all term through secret, unjustified rulings. Trump meantime reported over $1 billion in crypto earnings since returning to office.
- Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
- White House rejects conflict-of-interest concerns as Trump’s crypto earnings soar – US politics live
- Apple ‘Hide My Email’ Vulnerability Reveals Peoples’ Real Email Addresses
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court handed Trump sweeping power to fire heads of independent agencies, overturning 90 years of precedent — a ruling with lasting implications for executive power well beyond this administration. The court also ruled against Trump on mail-in ballots and backed Fourth Amendment protections for smartphone location data.
- Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
- The Three Temptations Facing the UN's First Global AI Dialogue in Geneva
- Monaco bombing was ‘attempted assassination’, not terror attack, say prosecutors – Europe live
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Monday, June 29, 2026The US and Iran agreed to "stand down" after exchanging strikes over the weekend, with new talks set for Tuesday in Doha — but Iran's willingness to risk the ceasefire to maintain Strait of Hormuz leverage keeps the situation volatile. Pakistan separately struck Afghanistan, killing dozens in a disputed civilian/militant toll.
- Five dead following shooting at youth centre in Stade, northern Germany
- Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Promises Shift of Power Out of London
- Supreme court nears the end of its term with cases about Donald Trump’s power to be decided – US politics live
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Sunday, June 28, 2026The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply as both sides traded strikes and accused each other of violating a ceasefire, with Iran attacking US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain and Trump threatening to "annihilate" Iran. No clear off-ramp is visible as hostilities enter a fourth day.
- Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
- Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Battle Through Aftershocks in Search for Survivors
- Labour deputy leader appears to endorse Ed Miliband as Burnham’s chancellor
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Weekly Week 26 of 2026Weekly view from 2026-06-22 → 2026-06-28.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026The fragile U.S.-Iran truce is cracking: U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites drew retaliatory drone attacks on Bahrain and a second ship assault in the Strait of Hormuz, with vague deal language fueling the escalation. Meanwhile, Venezuela's earthquake death toll hits 920 as international rescue teams arrive.
- Central and Eastern Europe Are Feeling the Heat Now
- David Hencke, Guardian journalist who exposed ‘cash for questions’ scandal, dies aged 79
- Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
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Friday, June 26, 2026The U.S. Supreme Court cleared Trump to end humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants and block asylum seekers at the border, while Iran escalated tensions by attacking a cargo ship and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz amid broader Gulf regional restructuring from three months of war.
- Crimea’s Moscow-Installed Leaders Declare State of Emergency After Ukrainian Attacks
- Trump’s Crackdown on Dissent is Targeting Signal—and Zines
- Revolut pushes new recruits into office in shift from ‘remote-first’ policy
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Thursday, June 25, 2026Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) struck Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, collapsing buildings across Caracas, and overwhelming already-degraded infrastructure. Separately, a sweeping ProPublica/Drilled investigation reveals fossil fuel companies spent 30+ years colonizing university climate research to promote carbon capture as a substitute for emissions cuts.
- Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty
- Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela as death toll reaches 164 | First Thing
- Venezuela Live Updates: Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Mount Frantic Search for Quake Survivors
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026A UN inquiry finds Israel continues to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza even after the October 2025 ceasefire, as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks proceed effectively on Tehran's terms following the failure of the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign.
- The EU's AI Transparency Code of Practice, Explained
- UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
- France Identifies First Case of Ebola
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026A UN commission of inquiry has formally declared Israel is committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children, while the U.S. temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran amid contested nuclear talks — with Trump and Tehran offering sharply contradictory accounts of what was agreed.
- Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
- 40 People Drown in France as Heat Wave Persists
- Kenyan minister orders halt to construction of US Ebola facility
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Monday, June 22, 2026Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister, paving the way for Andy Burnham to lead Labour; separately, the first round of US-Iran nuclear talks ended with a reported 60-day roadmap toward a final deal.
- Import AI 462: Superpersuasion; self-sustaining AI; paths to ASI
- Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
- China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash
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Sunday, June 21, 2026U.S.-Iran talks resume in Switzerland with JD Vance leading negotiations, while Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed and Lebanon fighting continues to complicate a fragile interim deal. Separately, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation Monday under overwhelming Labour pressure.
- Israel directs its military to limit its actions in Lebanon, though tensions persist.
- Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
- Four months after the horrific Iran school bombing, fears grow that Trump and Hegseth will bury the truth
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Weekly Week 25 of 2026Weekly view from 2026-06-15 → 2026-06-21.
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Saturday, June 20, 2026Iran has threatened to resume strikes on Israel and potentially close the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. fails to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon, putting the fragile post-110-day-war agreement at serious risk. A shaky Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire was reached Friday, but Israeli officials signaled they retain the right to strike and won't withdraw from Lebanon.
- ‘Like a bomb had gone off’: suspected arson attack fuels Glastonbury unease
- After Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics
- Steve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
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Friday, June 19, 2026The U.S.-Iran deal signed this week is already under severe stress: Switzerland postponed Friday's follow-up talks, Israel launched fresh strikes killing 18 in Lebanon after losing four soldiers, and Iran's Supreme Leader publicly distanced himself from the agreement. The deal's survival is genuinely in question within 48 hours of signing.
- Macron calls for vigilance as western Europe faces second heatwave of year
- Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon After 4 Soldiers Are Killed
- Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale
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Thursday, June 18, 2026The U.S. and Iran signed a 14-point ceasefire agreement at Versailles, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and offering Iran a $300bn redevelopment package — but Israel is stunned, key issues including nuclear terms remain unresolved, and critics call it a major concession to Tehran.
- Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal Offers Hope for Shipping
- British man dies in paragliding accident in Spain
- Whole life order given to UK teacher who sexually abused and murdered adopted baby
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026The U.S.-Iran preliminary peace deal dominated the G7 summit in France, with Trump simultaneously endorsing the G7 statement and threatening to resume bombing — while domestic Republican critics and Israeli leaders were left uncertain about what was actually agreed.
- Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
- Tech C.E.O.s to Discuss A.I. With G7 Leaders
- Trump abruptly halts confirmation process for Jay Clayton as US intelligence chief
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026Trump declared a U.S.-Iran deal "all signed," promising the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen — but Congress was kept in the dark, shipping companies remain cautious, and Iran enters nuclear talks claiming victory. The agreement is reshaping global markets and geopolitics in real time.
- Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
- Oklahoma begins choosing a new US senator and governor in crowded primary – US politics live
- Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Monday, June 15, 2026The US and Iran reached a preliminary deal that appears to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the agreement defers the hardest issues — including nuclear timelines — to future talks, with each side claiming victory on different terms. The deal's ambiguity is already straining US relations with India, whose sailors were killed in Hormuz strikes.
- South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
- U.K. Ban on Pro-Palestinian Protest Group Is Lawful, Court of Appeal Rules
- Ban on Palestine Action was lawful, court of appeal rules
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Sunday, June 14, 2026Trump claims an Iran peace deal will be signed Sunday, but Tehran disputes the timeline — while Israel simultaneously strikes Beirut suburbs, complicating any agreement. The G7 opens in Evian against a backdrop of deep Western disunity driven by Trump.
- Switzerland Rejects Measure to Cap Population at 10 Million, Projections Show
- Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
- Deadly Philippines earthquake found to have raised seabed by up to 2 metres
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Weekly Week 24 of 2026Weekly view from 2026-06-08 → 2026-06-14.
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Saturday, June 13, 2026A US-Iran ceasefire deal appears imminent, with Pakistan's prime minister saying an agreement is "likely expected" within 24 hours. Separately, Anthropic released its previously-withheld "dangerous" Mythos AI model rebranded as Claude Fable 5, exposing what critics call a calculated doom-marketing campaign.
- New York man who killed gay dancer faces 25 years after hate-crime conviction
- Iran War Live Updates: Mediator Says Peace Deal Could be Finalized Within 24 Hours
- The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
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Friday, June 12, 2026Trump claimed a US-Iran peace deal is imminent and called off new strikes, but Tehran flatly denied any agreement, leaving the region in volatile limbo. Oil prices fell sharply on the optimism, even as legal experts flagged potential war crimes over US strikes on Iranian water infrastructure.
- Anti-Immigrant Riots after Belfast Stabbing Leave City on Edge
- Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup
- How AI’s Labor Supply Chains Fail Workers
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Thursday, June 11, 2026The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, with American forces hitting a tanker (killing three Indian sailors) and allegedly striking a civilian water facility; Iran retaliated against U.S. assets in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. The fragile ceasefire appears to be collapsing.
- Two Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
- Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car
- Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026The U.S.-Iran war is escalating sharply, with strikes hitting Iranian drinking water infrastructure and a U.S. missile disabling a ship crewed by Indian sailors, as Trump threatens further escalation. Simultaneously, Gaza killing continues with near-total international inattention.
- Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
- Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
- Controversial Graham Platner overcomes allegations to seal Maine Democratic nomination for Senate race – US politics live
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026Israel struck the Lebanese city of Tyre after evacuation warnings, while a fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire teeters — with Trump pressing Netanyahu to hold back direct strikes on Iran. The Middle East remains the day's dominant crisis, with U.S.-Iran nuclear talks complicated by the ongoing Lebanon campaign.
- Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters
- Stop the FISA Fearmongering and Allow Fair Votes on Reforms
- Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
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Monday, June 08, 2026Iran and Israel exchanged direct strikes for the first time since April's ceasefire collapsed, with Iran targeting Israeli infrastructure and Israel hitting Iranian petrochemical facilities — despite Trump publicly insisting he "calls all the shots." Iran has since announced an end to its latest operation, with Trump claiming ceasefire talks are underway.
- Teens are Relying on AI for Emotional Support. Policymakers Must Respond
- Import AI 460: Reward hacking society, RSI data from Anthropic; and RL-based quadcopter racing
- Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
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Sunday, June 07, 2026Russia struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl with a drone, drawing sharp condemnation from Zelensky ahead of London peace talks. Separately, US-Iran military exchanges in the Gulf are testing the fragility of a ceasefire.
- Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
- Arkansas sheriff’s candidate focused on ‘family’ after dismissal of murder charge
- Gunman Kills at Least One in Attack on Central Israel
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Weekly Week 23 of 2026The US-Iran military conflict dominated every day of the week, running in parallel with an Israeli military campaign that simultaneously targeted Lebanon, the West Bank, and Gaza — while diplomatic framing from Washington consistently lagged behind or contradicted events on the ground.
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Saturday, June 06, 2026The US and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf, with the US hitting Iranian drones and radar sites while Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain — a serious escalation testing an already fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck St. Petersburg in what Russia called an "unprecedented" attack, deepening the multi-front global security crisis.
- Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
- David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life
- Balancing Act
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Friday, June 05, 2026Senate Republicans passed $70 billion in immigration enforcement funding while conditions at "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility turn dire, with detainees reporting denied food and water laced with mosquito larvae. The moves together mark an aggressive escalation of Trump's deportation apparatus.
- State AI Rollouts Are Outrunning Their Own Governance
- Man, 21, charged with attempted murder after Surrey University staff member shot with crossbow
- Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released
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Thursday, June 04, 2026An Israel-Lebanon ceasefire brokered by the U.S. is already under strain, with Israel pressing on in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah firing rockets hours after the deal was announced. The fragile truce is seen as a potential stepping stone toward broader U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
- Marjane Satrapi, the Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
- Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
- California governor’s race remains unresolved as vote count continues – US politics live
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Wednesday, June 03, 2026Iran-linked attacks struck Kuwait's international airport and Bahrain as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire frays, with Tehran demanding a permanent Lebanon ceasefire as a prerequisite for any deal. Trump simultaneously claimed Iran's supreme leader is personally involved in peace negotiations.
- Environmental Lawsuits Present Roadblock for the AI Data Center Boom
- Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
- The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
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Tuesday, June 02, 2026Russia launched deadly strikes on Kyiv killing at least 18, even as battlefield losses mount — a psychological and negotiating pressure campaign. Meanwhile, Israeli-Hezbollah conflict continues despite Trump claiming a ceasefire agreement, with Netanyahu vowing to press on in southern Lebanon.
- Battling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo
- The State of Data Center Policy in the United States
- Voters cast ballots in several states as California governor primary goes down to the wire – live
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Monday, June 01, 2026The US-Iran war escalated overnight as Iran targeted American forces in Kuwait with missiles and the US struck additional sites in southern Iran, even as ceasefire negotiations continue. Satellite analysis shows Iranian strikes have damaged at least 20 US military sites — far more than publicly acknowledged.
- May 2026 US Tech Policy Roundup
- Chattiness
- Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know
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Sunday, May 31, 2026Israel has seized Beaufort Castle and expanded its ground offensive deep into Lebanon past the Litani river, with Netanyahu calling it a "dramatic shift." Trump is weighing a final determination on an Iran war deal as the Middle East situation grows more volatile.
- Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
- Taking the Temperature of Tech Policy Debates in Brussels at CPDP
- Colombia goes to polls in election pitting outgoing leader’s ally against pro-Trump candidates
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Weekly Week 22 of 2026The US-Iran confrontation dominated the week, oscillating between active military strikes and a near-deal that never quite closed, while Israel simultaneously expanded offensives in both Gaza and Lebanon, ensuring the region stayed on the edge of wider war regardless of diplomatic progress.
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Saturday, May 30, 2026The US and Iran have agreed on draft framework language for a peace deal, but Iran's deep distrust of Trump is stalling any official announcement. Meanwhile, Anthropic raised $65B at a near-$1T valuation, leapfrogging OpenAI as the highest-valued AI startup.
- Art Not Genocide
- Inflation won Trump the presidency, but could cost him the midterms
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Friday, May 29, 2026A Russian drone struck a residential apartment building in Romania — a NATO member state — injuring civilians and prompting NATO to warn it will defend "every inch" of its territory. Separately, U.S.-Iran talks on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are described as "very close" but not yet finalized.
- Digital Equity Is Not a Pipeline. It Is an Ecosystem.
- Cause of deaths of three sisters found in sea at Brighton still unclear, inquest hears
- Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?
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Thursday, May 28, 2026The U.S. and Iran continue exchanging strikes despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, with Iran launching a ballistic missile toward Kuwait after fresh U.S. attacks on Iranian military sites. The escalating conflict is rattling oil markets and threatening to collapse fragile peace talks.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people in Lebanon as fighting flares with Hezbollah, directly threatening fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations now at a critical stage. Ken Paxton's Trump-backed Texas primary upset over John Cornyn further consolidates MAGA's grip on Republican politics ahead of the midterms.
- Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon
- Why “Made in Europe” Won’t Fix AI’s Deeper Problems
- Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026The U.S. carried out renewed strikes on Iranian missile sites in southern Iran, with Tehran threatening retaliation even as fragile diplomacy continues — marking a significant escalation in an active war. Separately, Israel has quietly constructed over 25km of earthen barriers physically dividing Gaza since the October 2025 "ceasefire."
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Monday, May 25, 2026The US and Iran are inching toward a preliminary peace deal to end their war, with Rubio signaling openness to nuclear talks if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz — but Senate Republicans are pushing back hard. Separately, Congress passed a near-universal ban on corporate ownership of single-family homes by a 396–13 margin.
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- A deal with the U.S. would be preliminary and focused on ending war, an Iranian official says.
- Clashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
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Sunday, May 24, 2026The US and Iran signal they are close to a ceasefire deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though key details — including Iran's nuclear program — remain unresolved or disputed. Oil markets and global food systems are approaching crisis levels if the war drags on.
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Weekly Week 21 of 2026The US-Iran war dominated every day of the week, moving from Trump's annihilation threats through stalled ceasefire negotiations to a tentative but murky deal framework by Sunday—while the gap between US triumphalism and Iranian hedging remained unresolved throughout.
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Saturday, May 23, 2026The US-Iran war ceasefire remains on a knife's edge: Iran has submitted new terms through mediators including provisional Hormuz reopening and frozen asset release, while Trump weighs new strikes. Regional mediators from Pakistan and Qatar are racing to prevent resumed conflict.
- Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda
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Friday, May 22, 2026The US-Iran war continues to reshape global affairs, with Hormuz control and uranium export demands blocking a permanent ceasefire, while arms sales to Taiwan have been paused to preserve munitions for the conflict.
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- Trump postpones executive order on AI over China concerns – US politics live
- Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdogan
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Thursday, May 21, 2026A rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed at least 139 people in the DRC, with WHO warning a vaccine is nine months away — and the US, after gutting USAID and CDC programs, is largely absent from containment efforts. Experts say the administration is "simply choosing not to stop" it.
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