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Morning news brief
This NPR “Morning Edition” news brief from 7 August 2026 rounds up three developing stories: a fresh push by President Trump to restrict birthright citizenship, an Iranian disclosure of details from an agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and mounting pressure on the Trump administration to secure a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran.…
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Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has moved to prevent ships linked to the United States and Israel from using the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on two countries involved in the conflict with Tehran. The move matters because the narrow waterway is a vital route for global energy supplies, so restrictions could disrupt trade and increase fuel costs beyond…
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Crude oil supplies at 45-year low
The article’s content was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims cannot be independently summarised. The title indicates it concerns US crude oil supplies reportedly reaching a 45-year low, apparently in the context of a war involving Iran. No supporting details, figures, sources or policy context were provided in the accessible…
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Syrian fugitive who tried to murder man with pick axe in parking row found living in British council house and claiming £2,000 a month in benefits
A Syrian man wanted for the attempted murder of another man with a pick axe during a dispute over a parking space has reportedly been found living in a council house in Britain, where he has been claiming around £2,000 a month in benefits. The case is likely to raise questions about how a fugitive…
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Meryl Streep Auctioning ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Wardrobe (Including The Cerulean Sweater) For CFDA, Committee To Protect Journalists
After bringing Miranda Priestley back to the big screen 20 years later, Meryl Streep is giving fans a chance to own a piece of the Runway editrix’s closet. The 3x Oscar winner has conceived an online auction of wardrobe pieces from The Devil Wears Prada 2, taking place Sept. 1-15 on Christies.com, with proceeds benefitting…
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Iran aims to ban U.S. and Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz and charge others a toll
Iran’s parliament is considering legislation that would bar vessels linked to the United States, Israel and other “hostile countries” from passing through the Strait of Hormuz until those countries compensate Iran for war damages. The move would also see other commercial shipping charged a toll of up to 7% of cargo value, with a 20%…
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Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.
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Trump defends Hegseth after reported clash over munitions at Camp David
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday after the two reportedly clashed last week at Camp David over the depletion of the U.S. military’s munition stockpiles during the war with Iran. “The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth…
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Israel Charges Settler With Killing Palestinian Activist In Rare Indictment
Awdah Hathaleen’s death marks the first time an Israeli has been indicted for killing a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023.
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50 percent say US military action in Iran will destabilize Middle East: Survey
Five months after the U.S. entered its war with Iran, more Americans expect the conflict to destabilize the Middle East, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Tuesday. The survey found that 50 percent of Americans said they believe the war will decrease stability in the region over the next year, compared with just 17 percent…