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US strikes Iran in first attack since July

The attack was a response to Iran preparing rockets to launch sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz.

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Himalayan floods death toll nears 800

Rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy rain and rising river levels.

Iceland rejects EU membership talks

The referendum pitted concerns about global stability against control of fisheries.

NASA launches Roman Space Telescope

The mission aims to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.

Ferry capsizes off Cyprus, killing at least 8

A search and rescue operation is under way.

Shooting at Swiss rave kills 1, injures 5

A manhunt is underway and the motives are still unclear.

US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuelan oil

The deal aims to develop 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million barrels per day.

Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed Lake America

The change reflects a decision by a U.S. government agency.

Scheffler wins second FedEx Cup title

Scottie Scheffler surpassed Tiger Woods as the PGA Tour's all-time leading prize-money earner.

Aaron Donald ends retirement

Aaron Donald is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year.

Trump calls for FCC punishment of NBC's Kristen Welker

The FCC has no authority to punish journalists this administration doesn’t like.

British woman stabbed to death at German station

A suspect was detained after the incident.

Niger junta repels mutiny with Russian help

The unrest culminated in the arrest or killing of dozens of soldiers.

Chelsea wins under Alonso

Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League season.

Man Utd routs Ipswich

Manchester United bounced back from an opening-weekend defeat.

US Open day one: Norrie exits, Samuel wins

Day one of the US Open saw several top players advance.

Guinea-Bissau votes on expanded presidential powers

The referendum follows a coup ten months ago.

12TB of Steam files leaked

The leak contains beta builds and finished games from Valve and third-party developers.

England seal series win over Pakistan

England secured a 194-run win on day four of the second Test

Killers to stay in jail after early release U-turn

Critics warn that overcrowded prisons are nearing crisis point.

Turkiye, Saudi, Pakistan hold first defence pact meeting

The meeting follows the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement earlier this month.

U.S. to sanction bank over Iran transactions

The U.S. aims to pressure countries to sever financial ties with Iran.

Olivia Rodrigo's festival raises $20 million

The festival is part of a larger effort to support gender justice.