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US Politics

Trump Threatens to Target Iran’s Bridges, Power Plants Over Hormuz Attacks

President Donald Trump has warned the US would destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant if its forces attack a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Houthis Attack 2 Saudi Oil Tankers Amid Iran War Escalation

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers using ballistic missiles and drones, according to a statement from their military spokesperson.

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Movies

‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art

In Teshie near Accra, artist Heavy J paints a poster for 'The Little Mermaid' on a flour sack, blending surreal elements to draw crowds. This tradition, which spanned from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, is now a collectible art form according to The Guardian.

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Elections

São Tomé and Príncipe Heads to Polls in Tense Presidential Election

Voters in São Tomé and Príncipe head to the polls for a presidential election on Sunday, as the African nation seeks to reinforce its democratic reputation amid a tense political atmosphere. About 142,000 people are registered to vote, with 15% in the diaspora.

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Economy

China Economic Growth Falls Sharply to 4.3% in Q2

China's economy grew by 4.3% in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of its revised annual target of 4.5%-5% and marking the weakest quarterly expansion since the end of 2022, according to official data.

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US Politics

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, according to BBC.

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Corporate

Strait of Hormuz ‘Faultline’ Exposes Weakness of US-Iran Deal

The fragile 'no war, no peace' situation since the US and Iran signed a tentative deal last month now seems to have tipped into war, according to BBC.

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US Politics

Trump Scraps 20% Hormuz Fee as US Resumes Iran Port Blockade

President Donald Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, according to BBC.

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AI

UAE Condemns Iran’s ‘Brazen’ Attack on Tankers as US Launches Strikes

The United Arab Emirates condemned Iran's 'brazen' attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one and wounded eight, according to BBC.

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Conservation

Bison Rams Grandfather in Yellowstone, Sends Him Flying

A 2,000lb bull bison rammed a grandfather in Yellowstone National Park, tossing him into the air, according to the BBC.

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Energy & Commodities

Oil Prices Leap as Trump Reinstates Hormuz Blockade

Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.

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Markets

Energy Transfer Stock Gains 19% in 2026 Amid Stable Infrastructure Model

Energy Transfer (ET) stock has risen 19% in 2026 despite broader market volatility, driven by its stable, fee-based infrastructure model. The company reported $2.98 billion in operating income for Q1 2026, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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Nature

Venezuela Earthquake: Fury Amid Ruins of Chávez-Era Housing

A powerful earthquake reduced the OPPE 25 housing project to rubble, deepening anger over Venezuela’s failed Bolivarian revolution, according to The Guardian.

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Leaders

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for 3 weeks, health details remain secret

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 with an undisclosed condition, sparking growing public concern and speculation. His office has released only minimal updates, saying he is 'continuing to improve' but refusing to disclose specific medical details.

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Conflicts & Security

Nigeria Says Army Killed 300 Bandits in Zamfara

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in the north-western state of Zamfara this week, according to a government official.

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