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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
BBC - 29 Jul 2026 04:30
US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.
Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 04:01
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordans close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Japan Races to Reach People Trapped After Earthquake Kills at Least 13
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 02:37
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
BBC - 29 Jul 2026 02:24
The two leaders sound encouraged after holding back-to-back bilaterals at the White House.
Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 02:05
A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.
Ukraine war briefing: Wildberries attacks shake Russian economy and banking
The Guardian - 29 Jul 2026 01:32
Kremlin and state bank VTB may be forced to prop up online retailer amid crippling Ukrainian attacks; Kyiv prosecutors may target Lukashenko. What we know on day 1,617
Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 00:55
A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.
Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park
The Guardian - 29 Jul 2026 00:48
Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenyas Amboseli national parkOfficials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenyas Amboseli national park.The Ken...
Senate Advances Grahams Russia Sanctions Bill
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 00:45
As Washington remembered Senator Lindsey Graham, his colleagues cleared away a hurdle to passage of his long-stalled bill to penalize Moscow.
Triple killer who dismembered bodies of two friends given whole-life jail sentence
The Guardian - 29 Jul 2026 14:12
James Desborough, who also strangled cellmate to death for snoring while awaiting trial, hid body fragments in Cornwall woodsA triple killer who murdered and dismembered the bodies of two of his friends before strangling...
Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 14:06
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and it will get worse, one climate expert said.
Fauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testify in Senate Covid hearing
The Guardian - 29 Jul 2026 13:28
Adviser to Trump and Biden for pandemic says Republican senator has unhinged obsession with himUS politics - live updatesAnthony Fauci, who served as a key adviser to Donald Trump and Joe Biden during the Covid-19 pandem...
Four deaths at homeless shelter linked to serial killer to be reviewed
BBC - 29 Jul 2026 13:18
Triple killer James Desborough had stayed in the same homeless shelter, police say.
ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 01:46
Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.
Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker
The New York Times - 29 Jul 2026 01:08
With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital waterway, the Red Sea.
Critical salmon habitat and 125 acres of land handed over to indigenous CA tribe after Gold Rush era loss
New York Post - 29 Jul 2026 23:56
A massive part of the coastal Redwood land in Northern California is now back in the hands of a Native American Tribe, allowing for the protection of a critical salmon habitat along the coastline.
Meta's $145 Billion AI Moonshot Reaches the Moment of Truth: Zuckerberg Must Prove It Was Worth the Price
IBTimes - 29 Jul 2026 23:44
Meta says its AI investment is already lifting advertising as capital spending reaches $145 billion and free cash flow drops sharply.
Emergency talks over World Cup boycott to take place today
Sky News - 29 Jul 2026 23:44
European football's governing body will hold an emergency meeting today following FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in its competitions.
Senate unanimously agrees to oppose pardon for Epstein accomplice, convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell
New York Post - 29 Jul 2026 23:43
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing a presidential pardon or clemency for convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
Prince William 'Disappointed' King Charles 'Isn't Standing up for Him' Over Harry, Expert Claims
IBTimes - 29 Jul 2026 23:42
Prince William is reportedly frustrated with King Charles' attempts to reconcile with Prince Harry, fearing it undermines his loyalty to the Crown and complicates future royal dynamics.
The Papers: 'Future looking droughtful' and 'Dinghy flotilla'
BBC - 29 Jul 2026 23:40
Drought leaves UK parched and a "dinghy flotilla" crossing the English Channel lead Thursday's papers.
Scottish Woman Found Dead in Suitcase in Athens May Have Been Deliberately Lured to Abandoned Building, Police Say
IBTimes - 29 Jul 2026 23:38
Greek authorities are investigating the death of a Scottish woman found in a suitcase in Athens, prompting international police cooperation. The case remains unsolved, with no visible signs of trauma.