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Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing
Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq all reported drone attacks on Monday, just two days after the United States abruptly halted a two-week bombing campaign against Iran. The attacks appeared to test President Trump’s sudden pause, which came after his military leadership advised him the campaign had achieved as much as it could, while Iran said…
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Rep Thomas Massie says the Iran war has ‘significantly weakened’ America ‘all for Israel’
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has criticised US military involvement in the conflict with Iran, arguing it has left America significantly weakened. The comments, posted on social media, add to a growing rift within the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s handling of Iran, with Massie positioning himself as a vocal critic of the…
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Brian Cox and Nicola Coughlan auctioning items to raise money for Gazan students
Actors Brian Cox and Nicola Coughlan are taking part in an auction of personal items, with proceeds going towards funding scholarships or educational support for students in Gaza. The initiative reflects a wider trend of public figures using their profile and possessions to raise money for humanitarian and educational causes affected by the ongoing crisis…
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The Phantom Pain of Rojava review – Kurdish veterans of the war against IS tell story of courage and survival
Maryam Ebrahimi’s documentary The Phantom Pain of Rojava follows survivors living in a shared home for injured veterans of the war against Islamic State in Rojava, the Kurdish-led autonomous region of northern Syria. The Guardian review describes it as a tender and gentle film that highlights the extraordinary courage and solidarity of Kurdish women, many…
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GOP senators warn confidence in Hegseth eroding as Iran war drags on
The article text was unavailable, so its claims cannot be independently summarised or verified. Based on the headline alone, it reports that Republican senators are becoming less confident in Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as a war involving Iran continues. The headline suggests the concern is linked to the duration and handling of the conflict, potentially…
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Oil Prices Near One-Week Low After U.S., Iran Pause Fighting Over Weekend
Oil prices fell towards a one-week low on Monday after the United States and Iran paused two weeks of military strikes over the weekend, fuelling hopes that diplomacy could de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume. The move matters because the fighting had driven Brent crude to $100 a…
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has published an open letter accusing critics of the 2026 World Cup of spreading hate and false narratives, insisting the tournament—won by Spain and hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico—was a resounding success built on unity, safety and inclusion. His comments come amid mounting criticism over several controversies, including…
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Morning news brief
NPR’s Morning Edition brief for 27 July 2026 opened with news that three people were killed in a shooting at a food festival in Seattle, one of several stories reflecting ongoing concerns about public safety at large community gatherings in the US. The programme also reported that the United States and Iran have paused air…
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Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live
Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday morning after the US paused air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive night, easing fears of a wider Middle East conflict that had driven crude towards $100 a barrel last week. The de-escalation coincided with a busy morning for UK corporate news, including another takeover for the London…
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Nicola Coughlan, Paapa Essiedu and More Join Celebrity Auction to Raise Money for Students in Gaza
More than 20 celebrities, including Nicola Coughlan and Paapa Essiedu, are taking part in a charity auction to raise funds for students in Gaza who have won places at UK universities but lack the funding to attend. Coordinated by charity Phoenix Space, the auction responds to a UK government pledge to help Gaza-based students travel…