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Trump's Hormuz Toll Gamble Ends Quickly: 20% Fee Abandoned After Single Day in Power Play
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 06:22
President Trump has reversed his proposal for a 20% toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, following appeals from Gulf allies, opting instead for expanded trade and investment deals
Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
BBC - 15 Jul 2026 05:02
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested on spying charges last January while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey.
This Is a Forever War in the Making
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 05:00
The vague language of the U.S.-Iran cease-fire memo laid the foundation for the wars resumption.
He Wanted to Be John Travolta. Instead, He Became Kaves.
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 19:15
As a child, Michael McLeer wanted to be like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever and escape Brooklyn. A tragedy in the neighborhood changed his mind.
Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Agency Pulls Back
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:23
Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.
Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 13:18
Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.
Biden Will Release Memoir Just After the November Midterms
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:09
The former president announced that the book, Promise Me, America, will come out on Nov. 17, and will cover the tumultuous events of his presidency as well as his re-election bid.
The Big Questions About Jeffrey Epstein: What The Times Has Learned
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 13:08
Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.
Mike Johnson Says Pentagon Wants $350 Billion To Fight 'Communism On Our Own Shores' And Much Of The Request Is Classified
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 13:06
House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a £261 billion defence funding boost, with details largely classified. The request, tied to domestic and global threats, faces scrutiny over its secrecy and scope.
Trump's Own ICE Officials Say the Arrest Quotas They Signed Up For Are Turning Operations Into Chaos
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 12:52
Senior ICE officials say Donald Trump's push for 2,000 immigration arrests a day is creating 'toxic' conditions and contributing to deadly shootings in Houston, Maine and Minnesota.
Lithuania warns Russia could be planning targeted attacks on critical infrastructure - Europe live
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2026 12:46
Kremlin dismisses Lithuanias warnings of potential strikes on critical infrastructure as horror storiesMeanwhile, the Kremlin has rejected Lithuanian presidents warnings about a potential Russian attack on critical infra...
U.S. War Against Iran Enters a New Phase
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 12:44
As President Trump resumes his war, the focus is now on the Strait of Hormuz. But it remains unclear how far the U.S. military will go to exert control.
SAVE America Act Could Force 69 Million Married Women to Prove Their Name to Vote, Experts Warn
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 05:54
House Republicans have tied the SAVE America Act to a must-pass spending bill, reviving warnings that 69 million married women could face new hurdles to prove they are eligible to vote.
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
BBC - 15 Jul 2026 03:57
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
New $1 coin featuring Trump in production at US Mint, treasury says
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2026 23:59
Coin commemorating 250th anniversary will be released this fall and marks first time a living president appears on currencyThe treasury department announced on Wednesday that the US Mint has started producing a new comme...
Why Is Pete Hegseth Pushing For Military Testosterone Screening? The Secretary of War Drive's for 'Masculine' Force
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:58
The Pentagon will test troops over 30 for low testosterone, folding hormone checks into Hegseth's tougher fitness regime as supporters hail prevention and critics fear a narrow, hyperphysical view of readiness.
Why Is Pete Hegseth Pushing For Military Testosterone Screening? The Drive for 'Masculine' Force
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:58
The Pentagon will test troops over 30 for low testosterone, folding hormone checks into Hegseth's tougher fitness regime as supporters hail prevention and critics fear a narrow, hyperphysical view of readiness.
New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 23:58
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the presidents new Air Force One jet.
Blanche Confronts Skeptical Questioning Of Fund, Tax Deal For Trump At Senate Confirmation Hearing
The Huffington Post - 15 Jul 2026 23:56
Blanche has led the Justice Department on an interim basis since April.
Is FIFA Rigging the World Cup for Messi? Fans Demand Transparency After Late Argentina Goals Shatter England Hearts
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:50
England's World Cup hopes were dashed by Argentina's late goals, sparking fan outrage and allegations of bias. Despite suspicions, no formal evidence of manipulation has been presented.
Thomas Tuchel accepts responsibility after substitutions backfire in England defeat
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2026 23:47
Head coach has no regrets but admits he will be judgedBellingham appears to strike Argentinas Barco on headThomas Tuchel shouldered the blame for England becoming far too passive after taking the lead as Argentina ended ...
China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
The Guardian - 15 Jul 2026 23:46
Global views appear to have flipped in Beijings favour, driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies, a new Pew survey showsThe world has largely viewed the US more favourably than China for ...