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Middle East

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran After Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The Treasury Department also revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil.

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Americas

Lisandro Martínez’s Injury, Rituals, and Argentina’s World Cup Journey

Lisandro Martínez, Argentina's vital center-back, scored and assisted in the 3-2 extra-time win over Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup, after nearly retiring due to a serious ACL injury in 2025.

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Corporativo

Farage renuncia para provocar elección: 5M£ en regalo

Nigel Farage, líder de Reform UK, renunció como diputado para provocar una elección suplementaria, según Al Jazeera, mientras enfrenta escrutinio sobre un regalo de 5 millones de libras de un multimillonario de criptomonedas.

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Öffentliche Gesundheit

14 Mio. Tote? Musk kürzt USAID-Gesundheitsprogramme

Elon Musks Kürzungen bei USAID-Gesundheitsprogrammen könnten zu 14 Millionen unnötigen Todesfällen führen. Ein Whistleblower-Buch warnt vor katastrophalen Folgen.

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Märkte

US-Handelsdefizit steigt auf 77,6 Mrd. Dollar

Das US-Handelsdefizit stieg im Mai auf 77,6 Mrd. Dollar. Treiber waren unter anderem steigende Pharmazeutika- und Halbleiterimporte.

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Markets

US Trade Deficit Surges Amid AI Spending Boom

The United States trade deficit surged to $77.6bn in May, driven by rising imports of pharmaceuticals, mobile phones, and semiconductors, according to a report from the US Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau.

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Public Health

Elon Musk’s Doge Cuts to USAID Ebola Programs

Elon Musk has drawn renewed scrutiny for cuts to global health programs through his short-lived 'department of government efficiency' (Doge), according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Elections

Nigel Farage Resigns as MP, Will Run in UK By-Election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again, according to a report from Al Jazeera, as he faces scrutiny over his finances and a parliamentary watchdog investigation into a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire.

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Americas

Argentina vs. Egypt: Key Moments from 2026 World Cup Match

Argentina faces Egypt in a Round of 16 World Cup 2026 match as the reigning champions look to advance to the quarterfinals. According to Bleacher Report, Egypt took a 1-0 lead at halftime thanks to a header by Yasser Ibrahim.

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Medizin

Fünf Angeklagte nach 200kg Kokain-Razzia in Liberia

Fünf Verdächtige wurden in Liberia angeklagt, nachdem Polizei 200kg Kokain im Wert von 19 Millionen Dollar sichergestellt hatte.

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Diplomacy & Trade

R2P Doctrine Faces Revival Amid Global Atrocities

The United Nations General Assembly met in New York to discuss the responsibility to protect (R2P) doctrine, which has seen little enforcement since 2018, according to a recent article in Al Jazeera.

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Medicine

Five Charged in Liberia After 200kg Cocaine Seizure

Five suspects have been charged in Liberia following the seizure of 200kg of cocaine valued at $19m, one of the country’s largest drug busts, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Asia Pacific

India Landmark Temple Overhauls Board After Donation Theft Allegations

Authorities at the grand temple to Hindu god Ram in Ayodhya have announced a leadership overhaul after allegations that tens of millions of rupees received in donations have been stolen, according to the BBC.

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Music

Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37

Lauren Bennett, best known for her feature on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem,' has died at the age of 37. Her former band G.R.L. announced the news on July 6.

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Big Tech

iPhone 18 Pro Specs and Air 2 Leaks: What’s New in 2026

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models will feature significantly larger batteries to support on-device AI processing, according to regulatory filings in China.

WH News Jul 7, 2026