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US-Iran Conflict: Pause in Strikes as Diplomacy Efforts Intensify
The US military has paused airstrikes on Iran after 13 consecutive nights of bombing, as diplomatic efforts ramp up behind the scenes. Vice President Vance and the Joint Chiefs chairman raised concerns about escalation, while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed under a US naval blockade.
- Live updates: US-Iran war news; Trump admin signals pause in strikes will allow talks to progress — Cnn US military operations are 'on a hold' after nearly two weeks of consecutive strikes against Iran, as diplomatic efforts ramp up.
- Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp? — Npr The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, as diplomatic efforts push forward.
- At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump's choices get worse — Cnn Analysis: A pause in air strikes enters its third night but there's no sign Iran will shift on its core demand to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Berlin Pride Van Ramming: Suspect Killed After Islamist Terror Attack
A 21-year-old suspect was shot and killed by police after a white van was driven into a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day Pride parade, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 others. German authorities called it a likely Islamist terror attack.
- Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation — Bbc The suspect in the Berlin Pride van ramming that killed one and injured 29 was shot dead by police, ending a massive manhunt.
- What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack — Bbc One woman killed and 16 injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event. Police identified a suspect with Islamist links.
- German police hunt suspect in Berlin Pride van-ramming attack that left 1 dead and 16 injured — Ap German police launched a manhunt for a suspect after a van rammed into a crowd at Berlin's LGBTQ+ Pride event.
France and Spain Wildfires Force Hundreds of Thousands to Evacuate
Massive wildfires driven by drought and heatwaves have forced more than 360,000 people from their homes in France and Spain. The flames threaten Bordeaux's outskirts and have burned over 42,000 hectares in France's Gironde region alone.
- Live updates: France and Spain wildfires; more than 160,000 evacuated — Cnn France and Spain evacuated more than 160,000 people as unprecedented forest fires ravaged areas near Madrid and Bordeaux.
- More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires — Bbc French President Macron mobilises the military as wildfires force mass evacuations near Bordeaux and in central Spain.
- More than 360,000 evacuated as wildfires rage in France and Spain — Al Blazes in France and Spain show no sign of abating, forcing hundreds of thousands to leave their homes after successive heatwaves.
Typhoon Noul Hits China: Largest Typhoon of 2026 Forces 700,000 Evacuations
Typhoon Noul struck southern China as the strongest typhoon to make landfall in the country in 2026, forcing over 700,000 people to evacuate in Guangdong province. Mudslides and flooding triggered by the storm have caused multiple deaths.
- Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall — Bbc Typhoon Noul, the strongest to make landfall in China in 2026, brings heavy rain and strong winds causing widespread damage.
- Scaffolding falls as China hit by its largest typhoon in 2026 — Cnn Typhoon Noul struck Southern China early Sunday, forcing over 700,000 people to evacuate in Guangdong province.
- Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou site after mudslides triggered by Typhoon Noul — Reuters China evacuated stranded tourists from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou after mudslides triggered by heavy rain from Typhoon Noul.
Seattle Food Festival Shooting: Two Dead Near Space Needle
Two people were killed and multiple others injured in a shooting Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the city's iconic Space Needle. Police are investigating the mass shooting at Seattle Center.
- Two people die and 5 wounded in shooting at Seattle food festival — Ap Two people were killed and five wounded in a shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle.
- Multiple killed in Seattle food festival shooting — Cnn Two people were killed in a shooting Sunday evening at a Seattle food festival, a block from the city's Space Needle.
- Police arrest 1 person and search for another after Seattle festival shooting — Ap Police arrested one suspect and searched for another after gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle food festival beneath the Space Needle.
Andy Burnham's First Week as UK Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has completed his first week as UK prime minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. He has pledged to end rough sleeping, set up a 'No 10 North' in Manchester, and appointed a cabinet including Louise Haigh as first secretary of state.
- Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM — Bbc Andy Burnham replaces Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, becoming the country's fourth PM in five years.
- Andy Burnham's first week pledges - how much do they add up to? — Bbc BBC Verify looks at how much Burnham's new spending commitments cost and how they will be paid for.
- What we know about Andy Burnham's policies — Bbc Burnham promises the biggest-ever rebalancing of power away from Whitehall, with English regions handed more control.
Troy Jackson Replaces Graham Platner in Crucial Maine Senate Race
Maine Democrats selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as their new nominee to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins, after Graham Platner dropped out amid sexual assault allegations. The race could determine control of the US Senate.
- Troy Jackson secures Democratic nomination for Maine Senate seat after chaotic primary race — The Progressive former state senate president gains nomination after Graham Platner dropped out over sexual assault allegations.
- Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson as their Senate nominee — Cnn Maine Democrats chose Troy Jackson as their new Senate nominee, culminating a brief and unusual contest to replace Graham Platner.
- Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate — Npr Maine Democrats gather to nominate former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner against Susan Collins.
Google and Tesla Shares Plunge as AI Spending Rattles Markets
Google parent Alphabet and Tesla shares fell sharply as investors reacted to surging AI capital expenditure. Alphabet reported its first negative free cash flow in at least a decade at -$5.9 billion, while Tesla's capex surged 142%, raising concerns about profitability.
- Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets — Bbc Alphabet's free cash flow came in at negative $5.9bn for the first time in at least a decade as AI spending surges.
- Tesla, Alphabet stocks sink as AI spending concerns spook investors — Cnbc Both Tesla and Alphabet signaled higher AI spending, unnerving investors worried about the mounting costs of the AI boom.
- 'The AI trade is still on': Wall Street sees Big Tech's spending as positive for semiconductor stocks — Cnbc Wall Street analysts say the AI trade still has legs, viewing Big Tech's massive capital expenditure as a tailwind for the ecosystem.
India's 'Cockroach' Movement Claims Victory as Education Minister Resigns
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of massive youth-led protests by the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' a satirical movement that became one of the biggest challenges to Narendra Modi's government in years. The protests began over exam paper leaks and testing irregularities.
- India's education minister resigns after weeks of 'cockroach' protests — Bbc Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of protests spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party over exam paper leaks.
- 'Cockroaches won': India's youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns — Nbc The Cockroach Janta Party claims victory as Education Minister resigns, marking the biggest challenge to Modi in 12 years.
- Here's what to know about India's 'Cockroach' movement that led to education minister's resignation — Ap What began as an online joke evolved into one of the most significant protest movements in India, led by young people.
Commonwealth Games 2026: Scotland's Reuben Ward Wins Historic Gymnastics Gold
Scotland's Reuben Ward won the men's all-around gymnastics gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Scottish man to win the title. Canada's Ellie Black won the women's all-around. The Games continue with event finals through July 28.
- Gymnast Ward goes from Glasgow dreamer to gold medallist — Bbc Reuben Ward becomes Scotland's first-ever men's all-around gymnastics champion at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Scotland's Reuben Ward claims gymnastic gold in front of home crowd in Glasgow — Espn Ward scored 79.650 across six apparatus to hold off Canada's Felix Dolci and win gold for Scotland.
- Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Glasgow - day three updates — Bbc Day three of the Commonwealth Games features Reuben Ward's historic gymnastics gold and swimming finals.

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US-Iran Conflict: Pause in Strikes as Diplomacy Efforts Intensify

Berlin Pride Van Ramming: Suspect Killed After Islamist Terror Attack

France and Spain Wildfires Force Hundreds of Thousands to Evacuate

Typhoon Noul Hits China: Largest Typhoon of 2026 Forces 700,000 Evacuations

Seattle Food Festival Shooting: Two Dead Near Space Needle

Andy Burnham's First Week as UK Prime Minister

Troy Jackson Replaces Graham Platner in Crucial Maine Senate Race

Google and Tesla Shares Plunge as AI Spending Rattles Markets

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Claims Victory as Education Minister Resigns

Commonwealth Games 2026: Scotland's Reuben Ward Wins Historic Gymnastics Gold