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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's killing

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared a mission of retribution following his father's killing, further straining a fragile Middle East ceasefire. His statement comes as hostilities persist over control of the critical Strait of Hormuz.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

Rep. Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained him in West Bank

California Representative Ro Khanna says he was held for over an hour by armed settlers in the West Bank, an incident he claims underscores the need for a new U.S. foreign policy direction.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 23:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US demands Iran pledge to halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US demands Iran pledge to halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Washington has issued an ultimatum to Tehran, requiring a public commitment to secure the Strait of Hormuz as a prerequisite for ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 22:33 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One leak probe

Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One leak probe

Federal agents have subpoenaed New York Times journalists as part of a probe into leaked information regarding the security of the new Air Force One aircraft. The move has sparked a heated legal battle over press freedom and government transparency.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 19:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father as tensions escalate

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei pledges revenge for father as tensions escalate

Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public statement since becoming Supreme Leader, vowing to avenge his father following a lethal US-Israeli airstrike. The declaration comes as President Donald Trump threatens military retaliation amid ongoing instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 18:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a formal vow of retribution following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike. The statement arrives as diplomatic efforts falter and regional conflict intensifies.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran admits to Trump team that Strait of Hormuz ship attacks were mistake

Iran admits to Trump team that Strait of Hormuz ship attacks were mistake

Tehran has signaled a willingness to de-escalate following ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, though the White House is demanding a public apology.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 15:33 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK MP Ann Widdecombe

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK MP Ann Widdecombe

Authorities have detained a suspect in connection with the death of former politician and television personality Ann Widdecombe. Police confirmed the investigation is not being treated as politically motivated.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 05:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over while agreeing to continue talks

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over while agreeing to continue talks

Tensions in the Middle East have surged as the U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes. While Trump has abandoned the recent ceasefire, the future of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 04:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump to continue Iran negotiations despite declaring ceasefire over

Trump to continue Iran negotiations despite declaring ceasefire over

President Trump has officially ended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire following renewed military strikes and shipping attacks, though the administration is still pursuing mediated negotiations.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Southern Spain wildfire kills 12 and leaves 23 missing in Almeria province

Southern Spain wildfire kills 12 and leaves 23 missing in Almeria province

Emergency crews are searching for 23 missing individuals after a rapidly moving wildfire in southern Spain claimed at least 12 lives near Sierra de Los Filabres. The disaster has sparked political debate over climate resilience and emergency preparedness.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
DHS confirms Houston man killed by ICE was not the intended target

DHS confirms Houston man killed by ICE was not the intended target

Federal authorities admitted that a Mexican national shot by ICE agents in Houston was not the intended target of their enforcement operation. The incident has sparked calls for an independent probe and increased scrutiny over the agency's use of force.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump says Iran ceasefire is over as Maersk resumes Suez Canal shipping

Trump says Iran ceasefire is over as Maersk resumes Suez Canal shipping

Maersk is resuming Suez Canal services for U.S.-flagged vessels while President Trump confirms the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over amid regional conflict.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 19:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic slows as US-Iran hostilities escalate

Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic slows as US-Iran hostilities escalate

Strait of Hormuz tanker transit has dropped significantly amid renewed military clashes between the United States and Iran, complicating regional energy security.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 17:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile into South Pacific

China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile into South Pacific

Beijing's launch of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific has drawn condemnation from regional leaders and the United States. The move highlights China’s growing nuclear triad capabilities and the ongoing geopolitical friction across the Pacific.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 11:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Southern Spain wildfire kills 11 people including four suspected Britons

Southern Spain wildfire kills 11 people including four suspected Britons

Emergency services are battling an unprecedented wildfire in Almería that has claimed 11 lives and forced thousands to evacuate amid a severe heatwave. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the blaze as firefighting operations continue.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 10:34 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Spain wildfire kills 12 as blaze spreads through southern Andalusia region

Spain wildfire kills 12 as blaze spreads through southern Andalusia region

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Almería has claimed 12 lives as record-breaking heatwaves and drought conditions continue to impact southern Spain. Emergency crews are working to contain the blaze while officials warn the death toll could increase.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Southern Spain wildfire kills 12 as emergency teams battle blaze

Southern Spain wildfire kills 12 as emergency teams battle blaze

A wildfire in Almería province has resulted in 12 deaths and prompted the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents as emergency crews battle the blaze.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 08:32 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Israel alerts US to new alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Israel alerts US to new alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Donald Trump

Israeli intelligence has reportedly alerted Washington to an assassination plot against Donald Trump, though U.S. officials remain cautious regarding the validity of the threat.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 07:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Charlie Kirk murder suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it',…

Charlie Kirk murder suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it',…

Prosecutors in the Tyler Robinson murder trial presented text messages and testimony revealing the suspect’s immediate regret following the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read