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US Strikes Iran After Drone Hits Cargo Ship in Hormuz
Washington hit four Iranian targets hours after an IRGC drone damaged a Singapore-flagged ship, straining the 60-day truce meant to reopen Hormuz.
Venezuela's quake toll reaches 235 as rescuers dig by hand in La Guaira
The deadliest quake to hit the Caracas region in nearly 60 years has met an emergency system already stretched thin.
Two Quakes, 39 Seconds Apart, Kill at Least 32 in Venezuela
A pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast within a minute of each other, collapsing buildings in Caracas and killing dozens as officials warned the toll would rise.
Senate Votes 50-48 to Rein In Trump's Iran War, a First for Congress
For the first time, both chambers of Congress have passed a war powers resolution, telling President Trump to halt the Iran war he launched unless lawmakers authorise it.
U.S. Waives Iran Oil Sanctions for 60 Days as Hormuz Traffic Returns
A U.S. Treasury licence lets Iran sell oil through August 21, the firmest step yet from the Switzerland talks, even as Washington and Tehran clash over nuclear inspections.
US and Iran Agree on 60-Day Roadmap to End Their War
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say the Bürgenstock talks produced working groups and a Lebanon deconfliction cell, even after Iran's walkout over a Trump threat.
Trump-Backed Outsider Claims Colombia Runoff as His Rival Disputes Count
Colombia's sharpest political turn in a generation hangs on a preliminary count of fewer than 250,000 votes, and the losing side is not conceding.
Iran's Team Walks Out of Switzerland Talks After Trump Threat
A first round meant to steady a fragile ceasefire broke up within hours after Trump warned he would strike Iran again over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Iran Open Swiss Peace Talks as Trump Threatens and Hormuz Shuts
The first round of talks under the interim U.S.-Iran truce opened near Lucerne even as Trump warned of fresh strikes and Tehran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz again.
US-Iran talks open in Switzerland under shadow of Trump threats
As Vance met Iran's delegation above Lake Lucerne, Trump threatened to bomb Iran again, and Tehran refused to give ground on uranium enrichment.
Bolivia Declares State of Emergency to Clear 50-Day Road Blockades
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, clearing the way to deploy the army against road blockades that have choked Bolivia for 50 days, even after a deal with the country's largest union.
Driver Killed and Dozens Hurt as Two Trains Collide Near Bedford
A train driver died and as many as 89 people were injured when two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford on Friday evening. Investigators are at the scene.
U.S.-Iran Talks Postponed in Switzerland as Lebanon Fighting Flares
Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland was scrubbed and Iran held back its delegation, just two days after a signed ceasefire that the war in Lebanon is already straining.
Ukraine Hits Moscow Oil Refinery Again in Record Drone Assault
Nearly 200 drones were downed over Moscow as Kyiv hit the Gazprom Neft refinery again, and Zelensky said it is time the war ended.
G7 throws its weight behind Ukraine and takes aim at Russian oil
With the Iran war cooling, the leaders meeting in Evian put Ukraine back at the center and pointed the next round of pressure at Russia's energy exports.
Russian Frigate Fires Warning Shots Near British Yacht in Channel
The frigate Admiral Grigorovich reportedly fired near a UK yacht south of the Isle of Wight. The UK said it is investigating an incident days after seizing a Russian tanker.
Eight Killed as B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
A radar-test flight that should have been routine ended in the deadliest B-52 accident in more than four decades, with airmen, civilians and two Boeing employees aboard.
Fire Hits Kyiv's Ancient Pechersk Lavra in Russian Barrage
Flames hit the roof of the Assumption Cathedral at the 11th-century UNESCO site as Russia struck Kyiv overnight, the mayor said, with the casualty count still rising.
U.S. and Iran Declare an End to the War, Signing Set for Friday
Pakistan's PM announced the deal and Trump declared it 'complete,' lifting the naval blockade. Iran has not yet confirmed it considers the agreement in force.
Swiss Voters Reject a 10 Million Population Cap
About 55% said no, rejecting a Swiss People's Party plan to hold the population below 10 million and end EU free movement if it crossed the line.