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Ukraine Protests Follow Zelenskyy's Defense Minister Shake-Up
Ukraine's July 16 protests over Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal show why a defense reshuffle is becoming a wider political test for Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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U.S. Strikes Iran Ports and Bridges as Hormuz Fight Widens
The latest attacks raise the stakes for Gulf shipping, oil markets and diplomacy after days of U.S.-Iran strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Disables Tanker as Hormuz Blockade Risks Widen
U.S. forces disabled a tanker headed toward Iran after the blockade resumed, while Iran threatened wider energy disruption and Gulf states faced missile alerts.
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U.S. Restarts Iran Port Blockade as Hormuz Tensions Rise
The United States has resumed a naval blockade against Iranian ports after renewed attacks tied to the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions for energy markets and regional diplomacy.
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ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Focus on Body Cameras and Oversight
An ICE agent fatally shot a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13, 2026. The FBI is investigating, and senators are calling for a full account of what happened.
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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Until Further Notice
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz was closed until further notice after an incident involving a commercial vessel, escalating risks for shipping and energy markets.
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Missouri Flooding Forces Mass Rescues as More Rain Threatens the Region
Missouri declared an emergency after destructive flash flooding forced mass rescues, including an airlift from a summer camp, with more storms possible.
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U.S. Demands Hormuz Guarantee as Iran Talks Continue Without a Ceasefire
The U.S. is demanding an Iranian guarantee of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz while talks continue without a ceasefire.
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U.S.-Iran Strikes Put Hormuz Ceasefire in Doubt
U.S. and Iranian strikes are testing the fragile ceasefire and raising new questions about Gulf security, shipping lanes and oil prices.
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Trump Says Ukraine Can Produce Patriots, but Timing Is Unclear
President Donald Trump said the United States will license Ukraine to make Patriot air-defense systems, a potentially important shift that still leaves questions about timing, scope and contractor involvement.
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Damascus Blasts Test Syria's Security During Macron Visit
Explosions in Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's Syria visit injured at least 18 people and underscored the security risks facing Syria's new leadership.
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NATO Arms Deals Put Spending Pledge to the First Test
NATO's Ankara summit is testing whether new defense-spending promises can become real production, joint procurement and support for Ukraine.
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Cuba Blackout Leaves Island Waiting for Power to Return
Cuba suffered an islandwide power outage on July 6, 2026, after the national grid collapsed amid dwindling fuel reserves and a fragile electric system.
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Kyiv Attack Exposes Ukraine's Patriot Missile Shortage
Russia's July 6 missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, while Ukrainian officials said all 29 ballistic and anti-ship missiles hit their targets.
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Coney Island Shooting Leaves 8 Wounded, Including 4 Children
A July Fourth shooting near Coney Island wounded eight people, including four children, as NYPD detectives search for a masked suspect.
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Venezuela Quake Toll Rises as Aftershocks Keep Rescue Teams Deployed
Venezuela's latest earthquake situation report says 2,645 people have died, 12,666 have been injured and 890 aftershocks have followed the June 24 twin quakes.
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Ukraine Drone Strike Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on July 4, 2026, according to Russian officials, as Kyiv steps up long-range pressure on Russia's fuel and port network.
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Japan Imperial Law: What Changed and Who Still Cannot Rule
Japan's new Imperial House Law revisions allow male-line adoptions and let princesses keep royal status after marriage, while Princess Aiko remains excluded from the throne.
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Public Charge Rule: What Green Card Applicants Should Check
DHS is rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation. Here is what changes on September 18, 2026, who should check their filing, and why applicants should get case-specific advice before dropping benefits.
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U.S. Adds Two Mexican Cartels to Terrorist List
The State Department listed the Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations on July 16, adding a new legal tool to the U.S. crackdown on cartel networks.