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- US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran July 14, 2026Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
- Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation July 14, 2026Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
- US President Trump drops 20% Strait of Hormuz fee plan July 14, 2026US President Donald Trump says he has abandoned his proposed 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
- US, Russian astronauts launch into orbit for joint space mission July 14, 2026NASA chief Jared Isaacman made a rare visit to the Russia-operated Baikonur Cosmodrome to witness the launch.
- Cuba’s power grid collapses again, triggering third blackout in 10 days July 14, 2026Millions lost power as Cuba’s fifth nationwide blackout of 2026 hit amid a US-imposed oil blockade.
- Trump meets with Iraq prime minister at White House, vows ‘a lot of deals’ July 14, 2026Iraqi prime minister says relations with US shifting from militaristic to economic, vows disarmament of factions.
- Sudan faces escalating hunger crisis due to war and Hormuz disruption – WFP July 14, 2026Renewed conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments, worsening hunger in Sudan.
- US consumer prices drop in June as energy costs tumble July 14, 2026Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
- Murder of UK politician Ann Widdecombe was ‘targeted attack’, police say July 14, 2026Investigators are looking into what motivated the killing and how much preparation was involved.
- World leaders travel to Qatar to honour Father Emir July 14, 2026Leaders from around the world have been in Qatar to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim.
- Mexico: Football Without Fear July 14, 2026As Mexico cohosts the World Cup, a mother confronts gender violence and seeks safety for her daughter through football.
- Mexico begins legal action in US over deaths of its citizens in ICE custody July 14, 2026Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters over the deaths of 17 nationals in ICE custody or raids.
- Israeli attack on north Gaza police station kills eight July 14, 2026Gaza's interior ministry denounces 'horrific massacre' that killed station chief, other police personnel and a civilian.
- France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal July 14, 2026Live coverage and text updates as France play Spain in a semifinal clash between the two tournament favourites.
- Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-final July 14, 2026A station in southeast London has been temporarily renamed Jude Bellingham Station before the World Cup semi-finals.
- Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack July 14, 2026Speaking to Al Jazeera, leading Houthi Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns of attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy July 14, 2026How the late Father Emir transformed Qatar’s economy
- Even if the Iran war ends, the next fossil fuel shock is already on its way July 14, 2026To prepare, the world needs to focus on building energy independence through renewables and decentralisation.
- FIFA World Cup: Meet Ismail Elfath, referee for England-Argentina semifinal July 14, 2026American-Moroccan referee Elfath will take charge of England against Argentina, his fourth game at the 2026 World Cup.
- India summons Iranian diplomat over missile killing of seafarer July 14, 2026India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador after an Indian crew member was killed in the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 'The Shards' is Ryan Murphy's newest murder mystery starring sex, drugs and Kaia Gerber – Yahoo July 14, 2026'The Shards' is Ryan Murphy's newest murder mystery starring sex, drugs and Kaia Gerber YahooKaia Gerber and Igby Rigney Are ’80s L.A. Teens Dealing with a Serial Killer in Ryan Murphy’s The Shards Trailer People.com‘The Shards’ Trailer: Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber Navigate Senior Year and a Serial Killer in FX’s Bret Easton Ellis Adaptation The Hollywood ReporterExclusive: Here’s […]
- T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record – The Guardian July 14, 2026T rex fossil ‘Gus’ sells for $50.1m at New York auction, setting new record The GuardianTyrannosaurus Rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold BBCMystery winner buys T. rex nicknamed ‘Gus’ for a record $50 million at auction Pioneer PressT. rex sells for $50 million, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned CNBCSale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big […]
- France vs. Spain odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-7 run – CBS Sports July 14, 2026France vs. Spain odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-7 run CBS SportsFrance vs Spain Live Updates, Score: Latest World Cup News and Goals FOX Sports📱 Before the semi-final clash: Yamal takes a dig at France on Insta Yahoo SportsLIVE | France vs. Spain World Cup Semi-Final at Dallas Stadium FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort […]
- Live updates: Iran war news; US and Iran intensify conflict, with naval blockade set to resume – CNN July 14, 2026Live updates: Iran war news; US and Iran intensify conflict, with naval blockade set to resume CNNUS military hits targets across Iran in hours leading up to resumption of naval blockade Fox NewsLive updates: US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump reimposes naval blockade CNN'Enough Is Enough': Lawmakers Criticize Trump Over Resumption of Iran War Time […]
- US stocks hold steadier after inflation data, even as IBM plunges – AP News July 14, 2026US stocks hold steadier after inflation data, even as IBM plunges AP NewsInflation Slowed to 3.5% in June, as Americans Got a Break From Gasoline Prices WSJSinking inflation gives Warsh and Trump a lift PoliticoLatest improvement on inflation isn’t ‘mission accomplished,’ Fed Chairman Warsh says CNNConsumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased CNBC
- Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ investigating Lindsey Graham’s death – NBC News July 14, 2026Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ investigating Lindsey Graham’s death NBC NewsAfter Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, conspiracy theories swirl online The Washington PostTrump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation CNNNotable figures who died from the same heart condition linked to Lindsey Graham's death Fox NewsGraham’s death, McConnell’s absence wreak […]
- Trump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify – AP News July 14, 2026Trump backs away from plan to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify AP NewsTrump Drops Plan to Charge Ships Fees in the Strait but Will Restore Blockade: Iran War Live Updates The New York TimesTrump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz The Washington PostTrump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee […]
- Where did Erling Haaland get that raccoon holding a bottle of booze? – The Washington Post July 14, 2026Where did Erling Haaland get that raccoon holding a bottle of booze? The Washington PostNorway star Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a bizarre souvenir Yahoo SportsYup, Erling Haaland Paired His Designer Bag With a Taxidermy Raccoon GQErling Haaland Brings a Brand New Bag—and a Taxidermied Raccoon—Home to Norway VogueYes, Erling Haaland brought home a taxidermy raccoon from […]
- E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages – The Guardian July 14, 2026E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages The GuardianE. Jean Carroll receives $5.62 million sex abuse, defamation payment from Trump after yearslong wait CBS NewsTrump pays E Jean Carroll $5.6m in sex abuse and defamation case Sky NewsE. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case NPRE. Jean Carroll's […]
- Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity – BBC July 14, 2026Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity BBCSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- A sugar key to the origins of life has been discovered in interstellar space – CNN July 14, 2026A sugar key to the origins of life has been discovered in interstellar space CNNA sweet discovery: Astronomers say sugar is lurking in the space between stars PBSA Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy The New York TimesDetection of a four-carbon sugar in interstellar space NatureSpace jam: astronomers detect ‘raspberry sugar’ on dust cloud in Milky […]
- Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', counter terror police say – BBC July 14, 2026Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', counter terror police say BBCThe Left’s constant demonisation of Reform was a ticking time bomb The TelegraphAnn Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation The GuardianWhat we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder Al JazeeraBritish Politician Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ Police Say The New York Times
- ICE halts most vehicle stops after Maine, Texas shootings, sources say – CBS News July 14, 2026ICE halts most vehicle stops after Maine, Texas shootings, sources say CBS NewsLive updates: ICE shootings in Biddeford, Maine, and Houston spark outcry CNNICE shooting in Maine sparks uproar and puts a spotlight on GOP Sen. Susan Collins NBC NewsOfficials identify man killed by ICE in Maine, and security footage shows shooting’s aftermath. Here’s the latest. The Boston GlobeICE […]
- Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 Nominations: Full List – TV Insider July 14, 2026Daytime Emmy Awards 2026 Nominations: Full List TV InsiderDaytime Emmy Nominations 2026: The Complete List Deadline'The Kelly Clarkson Show' scores Daytime Emmy nominations YahooDaytime Emmys Announce 2026 Nominations (FULL LIST) VarietyBreakout soap ‘Beyond the Gates’ receives 15 Daytime Emmy nominations — but has 1 surprising miss Yahoo
- Michigan Reports Nearly 700 New Cyclosporiasis Cases Tuesday—Over 3,300 Total – Forbes July 14, 2026Michigan Reports Nearly 700 New Cyclosporiasis Cases Tuesday—Over 3,300 Total ForbesCan washing produce help prevent cyclosporiasis? What experts recommend. The Washington PostCyclospora outbreaks causing diarrhea in US expected to continue through August The GuardianCyclosporiasis Outbreak with Unknown Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Why cyclosporiasis cases are likely way underreported The Hill
- GOP House blockade shows signs of breaking – The Hill July 14, 2026GOP House blockade shows signs of breaking The HillHouse Republicans break floor logjam after weekslong standoff PoliticoHouse GOP leaders break logjam on the floor after conservative revolt CBS NewsJohnson scores win as conservative rebels end House floor blockade over voter ID bill Fox NewsHouse GOP breaks weeks-long standoff between Republican leaders and hardliners WKRN News 2
- Jon Stewart Gushes Over ‘The Odyssey’: “Holy Sh*t, It’s Staggering” – The Hollywood Reporter July 14, 2026Jon Stewart Gushes Over ‘The Odyssey’: “Holy Sh*t, It’s Staggering” The Hollywood ReporterRound 2 Of ‘The Odyssey’ Early Reviews Arrive And Are Still Nearly Unanimous Forbes"I Don't Know How the Hell We're Going to Do This" – Christopher Nolan and the Cast on The Odyssey Rotten TomatoesThe Odyssey’s Filming Locations Double as an Epic Travel Guide VogueOpinion | How […]
- Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack – Al Jazeera July 14, 2026Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack Al JazeeraIranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official The GuardianIran-Backed Houthis Strike Saudi Arabia in Major Escalation Bloomberg.comScoop: Trump gave Saudi crown prince his backing for risky strikes on Houthis AxiosSaudi Arabia opens new front in Iran war Yahoo
- IBM stock plummets more than 25% on Q2 earnings warning – Yahoo Finance July 14, 2026IBM stock plummets more than 25% on Q2 earnings warning Yahoo FinanceThis "will rattle many": IBM stock tanks as AI budgets shift AxiosCybersecurity stocks rally on AI spending change comments from IBM's Krishna CNBCGoldman Sachs Saves the Dow From IBM's Worst Day in 39 Years Yahoo FinanceIBM Stock: The Earnings Warning That Has Shares Tumbling to Worst Day Ever Barron's
- Supreme Court Justice Barrett says 'the threat level is really high' in budget testimony – CNBC July 14, 2026Supreme Court Justice Barrett says 'the threat level is really high' in budget testimony CNBCJustices Tell Congress Supreme Court Needs Millions More for Security The New York TimesUS Supreme Court seeks major boost in security funding over threat increase BBCLive updates: Trump backs off plan to toll ships in Strait of Hormuz; Maine Senate candidates speak out against […]
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- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot January 27, 2025Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
- Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes January 27, 2025Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack January 27, 2025Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
- Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response January 27, 2025The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
- Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City January 27, 2025Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
- Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact January 27, 2025Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
- Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says January 27, 2025The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.
- Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line January 27, 2025The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction.
- Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting January 27, 2025The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.
- Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff January 27, 2025The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday.
- Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike January 27, 2025Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.
- Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B January 27, 2025The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.
- Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan January 26, 2025The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
- Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal January 25, 2025The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war.
- Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know. January 25, 2025Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34.
- U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack January 25, 2025Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.
- Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas? January 25, 2025Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.
- The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored January 25, 2025The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.
- Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes January 25, 2025The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
- Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump January 24, 2025The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.
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