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US Forces Strike Iranian Drone, Missile Sites After Attack On Cargo Ship
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship, the US military said.
Trump Blasts "Godless" Democrats In Incendiary Speech To Evangelicals
Speaking in Washington after the success of three progressive candidates in New York's Democratic primary elections this week, Trump called left-wing ideology an "uncontrollable form of cancer" that will ensure America is "taken down."
JD Vance Says Watergate Would Be '12-Hour News Story' Today
US Vice President JD Vance says it is "crazy" that the Watergate scandal brought down Richard Nixon's presidency, arguing that the political spying affair would dominate headlines for no more than a few hours.
In Breakthrough, Lebanon, Israel And US Announce Trilateral Agreement
The agreement "begins to put in place a framework for lasting peace and security," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Israel To Remain In South Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarms: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in Washington of a framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon.
Netherlands Euthanises Sick Child Under 12 For First Time In History
The Netherlands introduced a legal change in 2024 allowing euthanasia for children aged between 1 and 12 who are facing severe and unbearable suffering from a terminal illness.
42 Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz Using Oman Passage Despite Iran Threats
Traffic levels in the Strait of Hormuz fell back from Wednesday's high, but vessels continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage despite a ship being struck by a projectile, tracking platforms showed.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 Series in US-Only Preview At Government's Request
By securing early access to frontier models, US officials are aiming to identify threats ranging from cyberattacks to military misuse before the tools are widely deployed.
UAE Discusses Hormuz Security With Iran In Rare Call Amid Ceasefire
The exchange, reported by state news agency WAM, marks a rare public contact between Abu Dhabi and Tehran following tensions linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Death Count In Venezuela Quake Climbs To 920, Over 3,300 injured
Rodriguez declared a state of emergency in an address to the nation late Wednesday. She said the government was creating a $200 million reconstruction fund for damaged hospitals and homes.
German City Sizzles At 41.3 Degrees, Country's Highest-Ever Temperature
The extreme forecast has already prompted the cancellation of numerous events over the weekend, including concerts, festivals and sporting competitions.
Israel Declassifies Documents On Daring 1976 Entebbe Hostage Rescue
The operation saw dozens of Israeli commandos storm the Entebbe Airport, where Palestinian and German militants - backed by Ugandan forces - had taken 106 passengers from a hijacked flight from Tel Aviv to Paris.
Overflowing Hospitals, Cancelled Festivals: Europe Buckles Under Heatwave
Health authorities in Britain and France warned hospitals were struggling with the heat and a surge in emergency calls.
Rs 7,744 Crore A Year: Indian-Origin CEO Highest-Paid Executive After Musk
Shankh Mitra's rise began in Kolkata, where he studied engineering at Jadavpur University, completing a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering.
UK Breaks Record Hottest June Day Record For 3rd Time This Year
The 36.9 degrees Celsius record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high of 36.7 degrees Celsius set on Thursday.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff On European Countries Over Digital Services Tax
Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing "imminent" implementation of taxes on American companies.
Kremlin To Look Into "Strange" Video Appeal To Putin Alleging Army Torture
The viral video appeals to President Vladimir Putin by a military veteran accusing Russian commanders in Ukraine of torturing and murdering soldiers for not fulfilling "suicidal orders".
"Foolish Violation": Trump Says Iran Fired 4 Drones At Ships In Hormuz, 1 hit
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran had shot at least four one-way drones on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent Crude Oil Price Falls Over 5% To Below $72 Per Barrel
The price of Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, dived more than 5 per cent to around $71.50 a barrel
