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US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US forces intensify airstrikes against Iranian military targets as the conflict's financial toll climbs and threats to strike nuclear facilities grow.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

World ·23 Jul 2026, 02:06 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris

Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris

Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris

World ·22 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Nicolas Maduro set for US drug trafficking trial in June 2027

Nicolas Maduro set for US drug trafficking trial in June 2027

Nicolas Maduro set for US drug trafficking trial in June 2027

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:04 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq has lost over $40 billion in revenue due to a sharp decline in oil exports following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

The U.S. warns of targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure as tensions soar over commercial shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent Crude to $95.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Epstein associate and model recruiter Daniel Siad found dead in France

Epstein associate and model recruiter Daniel Siad found dead in France

Epstein associate and model recruiter Daniel Siad found dead in France

World ·22 Jul 2026, 16:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Ukrainian drones strike Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russian logistics

Ukrainian drones strike Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russian logistics

Ukrainian drones strike Wildberries warehouses to disrupt Russian logistics

World ·22 Jul 2026, 12:08 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

US air strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure as President Trump threatened nuclear sites and Houthi rebels announced a naval blockade in the Red Sea.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US military identifies Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton killed by drone in Iraq

US military identifies Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton killed by drone in Iraq

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed while attempting to disarm an Iranian drone in Iraq. His death follows other recent American fatalities linked to Iranian operations.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Trump to seek Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Trump to seek Israeli troop withdrawal

President Joseph Aoun visited the White House to seek U.S. support for Israeli troop withdrawal and additional backing for the Lebanese military to replace Hezbollah's influence.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange attacks, leading to stalled shipping and rising global energy costs.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes Iran for 10th night as Tehran attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iran for 10th night as Tehran attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

Tensions escalate as the US targets Iranian military sites following the death of American soldiers, while Tehran strikes shipping and regional allies.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash

China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash

China, Philippines blame each other over South China Sea clash

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Nineteen found guilty of trafficking babies in Indonesia and Singapore

Nineteen found guilty of trafficking babies in Indonesia and Singapore

Nineteen members of a baby-smuggling syndicate have been sentenced to prison by a Bandung court for illegal adoptions across Indonesia and Singapore.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

US Central Command has intensified airstrikes against Iranian air defenses and command centers following the deaths of American service members.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Russia launches massive ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russia launches massive ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault involving 41 missiles and 125 drones against Kyiv and other regions, resulting in widespread civilian casualties. Ukrainian officials condemned the attacks as the nation faces critical shortages of air defense interceptor munitions.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 01:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes Iran after troop deaths in Jordan following collapse of peace deal

US strikes Iran after troop deaths in Jordan following collapse of peace deal

Following the collapse of an interim peace agreement, the U.S. is intensifying its military campaign against Iranian targets after a fatal drone strike. The conflict now extends to critical utility infrastructure and threatens stability across the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 18:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes Iran after American troops killed in Jordan

US strikes Iran after American troops killed in Jordan

A ceasefire has collapsed following a deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military and energy infrastructure. The escalation has expanded across the region, causing major disruptions to oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 17:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Russia kills one and injures 16 in massive overnight missile attack on Kyiv

Russia kills one and injures 16 in massive overnight missile attack on Kyiv

Russian forces launched 41 missiles and 125 drones across Ukraine, with the majority targeting Kyiv, causing widespread fires and structural damage. The strikes have intensified the debate surrounding the country's air defense capabilities.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 15:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read