27 killed in Bangkok pub fire, officials say
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangkok early Monday, according to Thai officials.
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27 Killed in Bangkok Bar Fire, Cause Under Investigation
At least 27 people were killed and over 60 injured in a fire at a bar in Bangkok early on the morning of the incident, according to Thai authorities and reports from multiple outlets.
At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
Two people were killed and six injured in a shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto on July 11, according to police. The incident occurred during an estimated 13,000-person event celebrating Latin music and culture.
US insists Strait of Hormuz open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
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.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz
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.
More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
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.
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.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Until Further Notice
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.
Trump says US has ‘agreed’ to continue Iran talks but ceasefire ‘over’
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.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
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 UK Royal Visit: Charity Work and Family Tensions
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 Jack Antonoff Separation After 3-Year Marriage
Margaret Qualley initiated her separation from Jack Antonoff after nearly three years of marriage, according to a source exclusively telling Us Weekly.
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate Amid U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Collapse
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.
Duchess of Edinburgh joins The Archers for 75th anniversary
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 Viral Moment, Style, and Career Highlights
Jennifer Lawrence's recent appearance on a podcast sparked online discussion, with many calling her 'unrecognizable,' according to BuzzFeed.