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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
David Hearn pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

David Hearn pleads not guilty to damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of property destruction at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. His legal team denies the allegations, arguing that the indictment is a politically motivated attempt to scapegoat Hearn.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
China shoe factory fire kills at least 28 in Fujian province

China shoe factory fire kills at least 28 in Fujian province

Authorities have launched an investigation into the fatal blaze at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Fujian province, which trapped workers and prompted calls for stricter safety enforcement.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 19:34 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Western Europe records its hottest June on record amid intense heatwaves

Western Europe records its hottest June on record amid intense heatwaves

Record-breaking heat across Western Europe led to over 4,700 excess deaths and fueled widespread wildfires, with experts citing human-induced climate change.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 12:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
K2 Airways Boeing 737 wreckage found off Pakistan coast, 5 crew missing

K2 Airways Boeing 737 wreckage found off Pakistan coast, 5 crew missing

Search and rescue teams have recovered wreckage from a K2 Airways Boeing 737 in the Arabian Sea, though the five crew members on board remain missing. Officials continue to investigate the cargo plane's rapid descent and the circumstances surrounding its disappearance.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 05:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Judge clears E. Jean Carroll to collect $5.8M from Trump in abuse case

Judge clears E. Jean Carroll to collect $5.8M from Trump in abuse case

A federal judge ordered the release of funds held in escrow after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal regarding the 2023 civil verdict.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 05:30 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Judge orders release of $5.8 million owed by Trump to E. Jean Carroll

Judge orders release of $5.8 million owed by Trump to E. Jean Carroll

A federal judge has cleared the way for E. Jean Carroll to collect $5.8 million in damages from Donald Trump following a 2023 civil sexual abuse verdict. The order overrides defense efforts to keep the funds in a court-controlled account during ongoing appeals.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read