Iran War Live Updates: Israel Launches New Strikes on Iran
Iran’s foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz was open to all except America or its allies. President Trump had threatened to strike Iran’s main oil export terminal if it did not lift the de facto blockade.
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Israel Says Michigan Synagogue Attacker’s Brother Was a Hezbollah Commander
The Israeli military said it killed the brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali in an airstrike in Lebanon a week before the assault on the synagogue.
France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?
Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids.
Nathan Martin wins closest-ever Los Angeles marathon in its 40-year history
The American propelled ahead of frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau by a fraction of a secondSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxIn the final moments of the Los Angeles marathon last weekend, the announcers were already narrating frontrunner Michael Kimani Kamau’s finish when Nathan Martin suddenly propelled forward, shocking newscasters and spectators.The 36-year-old Martin prevailed in a single stride, stepping across the finish line an almost imperceptible fraction of a second before Kamau and becoming the first Black American to win the contest. He had challenged himself in the final miles of the race to keep putting his all into it, despite physical exhaustion, and finished the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds. Continue reading...
Middle East crisis live: Israel says it has launched ‘extensive strikes’ on Iran as Trump says US ‘not ready’ to make a deal to end war
IDF also issues evacuation orders in several Beirut neighbourhoods; reports that people injured in missile attacks on IsraelHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Iraq’s football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite calls for it to be postponed due to the Middle East war, the country’s football association has announced.“The national team will depart at the end of the week to Mexico via a private plane,” said Iraq football association president Adnan Dirjal in a statement, adding they had contacted Fifa to help facilitate the trip during the conflict in the region that has hampered flights. Continue reading...
ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts
An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.
US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says
Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned he is not ready to seek a deal to end the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying that though he thought Tehran was keen to negotiate a ceasefire, the US would fight on for better terms.Trump’s comments came as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf and on Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes launched new waves of strikes on Iran. Continue reading...
How Trump’s unchecked power has changed the world
Diplomatic norms, law and institutions have proven no hindrance to the US president. Can he really do anything he wants?
Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.