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US Launches Fifth Day of Strikes Targeting Iranian Sites Near Hormuz
US Central Command carried out additional strikes on Iranian coastal defenses and missile sites for the fifth consecutive day, as Iran calls the conflict an existential war and threatens to close more shipping routes.
United States Severe Weather Triggers Flash Flood Warnings and Rescues in Texas
United States severe weather update: Flash flooding is occurring in Medina, Bexar, and Kendall counties in Texas with multiple inches of rain reported, high water rescues in progress, and moderate flooding forecast for Cibolo Creek. A prior warning in Clark County, Arkansas, has been canceled.
Ukraine Strikes 20 Russian Vessels in Black Sea as Moscow Attacks Kill Three in Odesa
Russian strikes killed three in Odesa and injured civilians in Donetsk and Sumy regions on 15 July; Ukraine reports hitting 20 Russian vessels including oil tankers in expanded Black Sea drone operation.
US Strikes Hit 90 Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command reports a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting military assets used against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media citing explosions near multiple sites including Bushehr.
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Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes Kern County One Day After 4.2 Temblor
Two earthquakes above magnitude 4 struck Southern California in less than 24 hours, centered in Kern County. No injuries or damage reported; authorities urge use of earthquake early warning systems.
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Iran Strikes Target Qeshm and Kish Islands as US Launches Third Night of Attacks
US strikes hit Iranian facilities on Qeshm and Kish islands near the Strait of Hormuz for a third night, prompting regional defenses in Kuwait and Bahrain while Trump drops a proposed transit fee for investment deals; oil prices rise amid the escalation.
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United States Severe Weather Brings Record Heat to Midwest and Northeast
A new heatwave is sweeping the United States and Canada with temperatures forecast to reach 102F in Washington DC. It follows a deadly July 4th heat event linked to climate change, while flash floods hit parts of Texas.
US Strikes Iran for Third Night as Trump Reimposes Hormuz Blockade
US strikes hit Iran for a third night, killing at least three, as President Trump announces a naval blockade and 20 percent levy on Strait of Hormuz shipping amid Iranian attacks on tankers that killed an Indian seafarer and retaliatory strikes on Bahrain.
US Begins Third Night of Strikes on Iran After MoU Collapse
President Trump announced intense US strikes on Iran following the failure of a Memorandum of Understanding, with CENTCOM confirming operations and Iranian reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas and other southern areas.
Russian Strike on Odesa Cargo Ship Kills 3 Foreign Crew Members
Russian strikes killed three crew on a cargo ship in Odesa and forced Kernel to suspend Chornomorsk grain terminal operations after damaging infrastructure and destroying thousands of tonnes of wheat and sunflower oil, threatening global food security.
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Fresh US Strikes on Ports and Bases
US forces struck hundreds of Iranian military sites in provinces near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran declared the waterway closed and retaliated against US positions in Gulf states, amid an ongoing conflict that has damaged infrastructure and heightened uncertainty.
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Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan and Gulf States After Pentagon Hits Iranian Cities
Iran fired missiles and drones at US assets in multiple Gulf countries and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz after the latest US strikes on its southern cities, ending a recent ceasefire and wounding civilians in Qatar.
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National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for South Carolina and Arkansas
Current severe weather alerts include active thunderstorm warnings in South Carolina, expired warnings in Arkansas, and fire weather watches across northern Minnesota with details on winds, hail, humidity and reporting instructions.
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Ukraine Strikes 21 Russian Tankers in Sea of Azov as Russia Injures 11 in Kyiv Attack
Russia's overnight attack with over 120 drones and 12 missiles injured 11 in Kyiv including a child and damaged civilian sites, while Ukraine struck 21 Russian tankers and support vessels in the Sea of Azov, prompting Russia to halt shipping through the Don-Azov Canal.
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,889 After Magnitude-3.9 Aftershock
Venezuela earthquake update: A magnitude-3.9 tremor struck near Naiguatá on 10 July 2026, triggering building evacuations in Caracas while the official toll from the 24 June doublet stands at 3,889 dead and more than 16,700 injured.
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Ukraine Strikes 19 Russian Tankers and Siberia's Largest Refinery as Fuel Shortages Hit Crimea and Russian Consumers
Global conflicts escalated with Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil and Crimea supplies, Pakistani operations against Baloch militants, US strikes on Iran and Israel's suspension of the Hebron Accords.
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Spain Wildfires Kill at Least 12 with 19 Missing in Andalusia
At least 12 people died and up to 23 remain missing after a wildfire in southern Spain's Andalusia region near Almeria. Victims were killed fleeing by car or along a dry riverbed trap as extreme heat fuels fires across the country.
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Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government and Offers Power Transfer to Technocrats
Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza amid continued Israeli operations, while Amnesty cites war crimes in Lebanon strikes, West Bank raids wound Palestinians, and rebels ambush forces in Mali.
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Spain Wildfires Death Toll Rises to 12 in Almería Province
At least 12 people died in a rapid wildfire in southern Spain's Almería region, with four believed to be British among the victims. Hundreds of firefighters battle the blaze as a heatwave grips the area.
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Iran Strikes US Allies in Kuwait Bahrain and Qatar as Khamenei Burial Proceeds
Iran buried Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, while exchanging new strikes with the US that hit a nuclear plant, railway and regional bases, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed.
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Mob Killing Triggers Reprisal Attacks Killing Two in Nigeria's Ibadan
A global roundup of conflicts this week features deadly unrest in Nigeria and Ghana, rebel attacks in Mali, a Ukrainian aerial victory over Russia, and fragile conditions in southern Lebanon.
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US Strikes Kill 14 in Iran as Tehran Retaliates Against Gulf Bases
US airstrikes on Iran killed at least 14 and prompted Iranian missile attacks on US-linked sites in multiple Gulf countries as Tehran buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated.
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UN Report Finds Sudan RSF Committed Genocide in el-Fasher
A UN investigation has determined that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces carried out genocide in el-Fasher through systematic killings, mass rapes and starvation. The report warns of similar risks now facing el-Obeid as fighting spreads in central Sudan.