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Iran War Live Updates: 2 U.S. Service Members Killed and 1 Missing in Iranian Attack on Jordan

Iran War Live Updates: 2 U.S. Service Members Killed and 1 Missing in Iranian Attack on Jordan

They were the first U.S. troops to die from hostile fire in the region since an early April truce. The deaths came as both sides expanded the scope an…

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.

Jul 18, 2026  •  BBC World News
They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.)

They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.)

The New Zealand slang word, dating back to the 1990s, was pulled back into circulation in tributes to the actor, who died on Tuesday.

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities

Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan and another is missing, military says

Two U.S. service members killed in Jordan and another is missing, military says

Two U.S. service members were killed Friday while defending against an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack in Jordan, and another service membe…

Jul 18, 2026  •  NBC News World
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

Jul 18, 2026  •  BBC World News
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire…

Jul 18, 2026  •  BBC World News
At least nine killed, over 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

At least nine killed, over 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian special operations also conducted strikes against targets in the Sea of Azov and in occupied territory, Mr. Zelenskyy said

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
What's at stake for the EU's carbon market blueprint

What's at stake for the EU's carbon market blueprint

The European Commission has confirmed it will allow EU industries to continue emitting planet-warming CO₂ gases well into the 2040s.

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Cuban Ambassador calls for lifting of energy blockade imposed by the U.S.

Cuban Ambassador calls for lifting of energy blockade imposed by the U.S.

The restrictions on oil trade has affected the entire Cuban economy and has become a ‘collective punishment’ against the population, he said

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with U.S. as the two exchange attacks

Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with U.S. as the two exchange attacks

The U.S. has violated its commitments under the deal that was signed about a month ago, and now Iran is “no longer implementing them,” Kazem Gharibaba…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
A Very British CPAC: Few, if Any, Costumes and Not Much Trump

A Very British CPAC: Few, if Any, Costumes and Not Much Trump

London hosted an understated version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, known in the United States for its over-the-top celebration of M…

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Iran attacks US allies in Middle East as renewed conflict enters second week

Iran attacks US allies in Middle East as renewed conflict enters second week

Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikesIran launched …

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran

Gulf council blasts "war crimes" by Iran

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command car…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
North Dakota men who discover they were switched as newborns sue hospital

North Dakota men who discover they were switched as newborns sue hospital

Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison uncovered the truth after Bylin received an at-home DNA test as a Christmas giftA DNA discovery has led two families to…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’

Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and Summer Lee join rally to support Justin Pearson’s bid for Congress seatMore than a thousand people ralli…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait

Power, desalination plants hit in Kuwait

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes on Saturday as tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated. US Central Command car…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
How will U.S. visa policy changes affect students, media professionals, and exchange visitors | Explained

How will U.S. visa policy changes affect students, media professionals, and exchange visitors | Explained

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cites national security risks from Indian and Chinese students and introduces changes in F, J and I categorie…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Hindu (International)
U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared

U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared

Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead

Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead

Slovenia's cycling phenomenon Tadej Pogacar launched a devastating late attack Saturday to win the mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France, exten…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea

As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea

Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Ita…

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
French MPs approve assisted-dying law

French MPs approve assisted-dying law

On Wednesday, French lawmakers approved a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses.  The issue has be…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Josh Kerr smashes men’s mile world record that stood unbroken since 1999

Josh Kerr smashes men’s mile world record that stood unbroken since 1999

Britain's Josh Kerr clocked 3min 42.66sec in the men's mile at a high-octane Diamond League on Saturday, smashing the record set by Morocco's Hicham E…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Uproar Over Surrogate Baby Prompts German Official’s Sudden Resignation

Uproar Over Surrogate Baby Prompts German Official’s Sudden Resignation

Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing that he had a baby by surrogate, which is illegal in…

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World
‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices

As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

Jul 18, 2026  •  BBC World News
Malian army convoy ambushed by rebels north of Gao

Malian army convoy ambushed by rebels north of Gao

A Malian army convoy was ambushed by rebels in a remote part of the northern Gao region, the Malian military confirmed Saturday. Regional al Qaeda aff…

Jul 18, 2026  •  France 24 (English)
Germany’s CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

Germany’s CDU party chair resigns after using surrogacy to become parent

Jens Spahn had criticised ‘rented wombs’ and his party is strongly opposed to surrogacy, which is banned in GermanyA senior German politician and ally…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening

Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers aged 30 and older in the US military will be screened for low testosterone The US defense secretary, ⁠Pete Hegset…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
Scores of carers overpaid more than £20,000 last year despite reforms

Scores of carers overpaid more than £20,000 last year despite reforms

DWP brought in measures to tackle carer’s allowance scandal yet in 2025-26 there were 32,559 overpaymentsScores of unpaid carers were hit with demands…

Jul 18, 2026  •  The Guardian World
The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind

The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind

The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which President Volodymyr Zelensky sided with …

Jul 18, 2026  •  NYTimes World

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