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US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost

Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Ukrainian Prime Minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

Ukrainian Prime Minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle

“I remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state and carry out every task aimed at strengthening Ukraine's position, defending our national interests and …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
US senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death mourned by Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskyy – live

US senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death mourned by Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskyy – live

The Republican from South Carolina was a longtime ally of Israel and an advocate for Ukraine; Trump mulls replacement but ‘too soon’ to revealLindsey …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in one of the villages hit hardest by Spain's deadly wildfires.

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes

Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record i…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

India declares one-day national mourning on the demise of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93

David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93

Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  BBC World News
France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave

France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave

France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law

Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in of…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave

Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave

Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the larg…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
U.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

U.S. attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

Dorothy’s aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasn’t alone

Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they can’t use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorG…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers

Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?

One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?

Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats – and the effect of preference flows is harder to predictGet our breaking …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham

US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham

Trump says Graham was ‘a true American patriot’ while Zelenskyy says he’s ‘deeply saddened’ by deathLindsey Graham dies aged 71 – latest updatesLindse…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Back to the noughties for young fashion-conscious England fans

Back to the noughties for young fashion-conscious England fans

For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikesThere has been almost no visible traffic in the strait of Hormuz so far today, with…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness aged 71

Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness aged 71

Republican served in Senate since 2003 and was sharp Trump critic before becoming one of his most loyal backersLindsey Graham dies aged 71 – latest up…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor

Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraine’s Favor

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraine’s senior leadership.

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  NYTimes World
US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting

US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting

On Tuesday, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Salgado Araujo, 52, after he was pursued by federal agents driving unmarked …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
World Cup 2026: England beat Norway to reach semis

World Cup 2026: England beat Norway to reach semis

From Florida to Liverpool, England ⁠fans serenaded their superstar ​midfielder as he nearly-singlehandedly brought them two steps away from a World Cu…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock"

Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock"

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign …

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel"

Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham a "great friend of Israel." "In our recent meeting, I said, 'Lindsey is a great friend of Isra…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1

Bellingham scored twice on Saturday — an equaliser in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past No…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in AlmerĂ­a amid Spanish wildfires

UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in AlmerĂ­a amid Spanish wildfires

Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivorsA British couple have been found badly burned a…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov

Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov

Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a weekRussia has been forced to suspend s…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
Man arrested after 24-year-old woman killed in stabbing in west London

Man arrested after 24-year-old woman killed in stabbing in west London

Man in 20s also found with stab injuries after incident over which 44-year-old is being held on suspicion of murderA man has been arrested after a 24-…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World
UK police says no evidence of political motive in murder ​of former minister Widdecombe

UK police says no evidence of political motive in murder ​of former minister Widdecombe

Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder ​of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motiva…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  France 24 (English)
U.S. military says ‘traffic is flowing’ in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. military says ‘traffic is flowing’ in Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command said the strait “remains an international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to keep it that way”

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Hindu (International)
Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued

Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued

Woman dies after her home is swept away as heavy rainfall batters parts of state, forcing rescues and evacuationsA woman was found dead in Missouri on…

Jul 12, 2026  â€˘  The Guardian World

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