The United States has demanded that Iran pledge to stop attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy artery, following a series of recent incidents that have led to renewed military exchanges. According to U.S. officials, Iran acknowledged the attacks were a mistake.
The U.S. conducted its third round of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, according to the Pentagon, in response to an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nigeria's military has freed all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted two months ago from schools in Oyo state, according to the BBC.
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.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to traffic 'until further notice,' according to Tasnim News Agency, amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over a stalled ceasefire agreement.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the U.S. has 'agreed' to continue negotiations with Iran, but the ceasefire is 'over,' according to Al Jazeera.
A man was fatally shot by ICE agents in Houston on Tuesday, but he was not the intended target of the operation, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The agents involved were not wearing body cameras at the time.
Prince Harry will visit a Nottingham charity during his UK trip, while tensions in the British royal family remain high. According to the BBC, he will attend an awards ceremony for WellChild and meet with local youth organizations.
Margaret Qualley initiated her separation from Jack Antonoff after nearly three years of marriage, according to a source exclusively telling Us Weekly.
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed in early July, with both sides exchanging strikes and Iran threatening control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit point. Despite a June truce, tensions remain high.
The Duchess of Edinburgh made a surprise cameo appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Archers during its 75th anniversary year. According to HELLO! Magazine and The Independent, Sophie played herself at the fictional Borchester Show in her role as honorary president of Linking Environment and Farming (Leaf).
Jennifer Lawrence's recent appearance on a podcast sparked online discussion, with many calling her 'unrecognizable,' according to BuzzFeed.
Syrian authorities have arrested a cell responsible for recent terrorist bombings in Damascus, claiming the suspects are affiliated with ISIL (ISIS), according to state media.
The US and Iran have traded strikes for a second night, as observers report a 'dramatic' drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz since hostilities resumed, according to BBC.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has uncovered 'concrete evidence' linking leaders of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to recent war crimes in Darfur, the ICC's deputy chief prosecutor told the BBC.