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US strikes Iranian air defences after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

  • US strikes Iranian air defences after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
  • Escalation threatens fragile ceasefire and final peace talks.

The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran early on Wednesday, saying it was responding to Iranian attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and simultaneously revoked Tehran's permit to sell crude oil openly on the world market. Iran retaliated by targeting US military installations…

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Tyler Robinson met Turning Point staff on campus before Kirk shooting, court told

  • Court told suspect Tyler Robinson contacted Turning Point before Kirk shooting.
  • Police say Robinson met Turning Point staff on campus.
  • New shooting footage was reportedly revealed in court.

A court has been told that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, had contact with Kirk's organisation Turning Point before the shooting, reportedly meeting staff on campus. The claim, raised by police during court proceedings, is significant because it suggests a possible prior…

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England secure record T20 win over India to lead series 2-0

  • England beat India by a record margin at Trent Bridge.
  • England lead the T20 series 2-0 with two to play.
  • Archer and Buttler shone as India collapsed chasing 202.

England completed a record-breaking Twenty20 victory over India at Trent Bridge, moving 2-0 up in the series with two matches still to play. Chasing England's imposing total of 202, India were bowled out well short, handing the hosts one of their most emphatic wins in the format and…

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Argentina stages remarkable turnaround to stun Egypt in World Cup thriller

  • Argentina scored three goals within 15 minutes to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Egypt
  • The turnaround secured Argentina's passage to the World Cup quarter-finals
  • The comeback ranks among the most memorable comebacks in World Cup history

Argentina mounted an improbable late-match recovery to defeat Egypt and advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. After falling behind 2-0 deep into the second half, the South American side orchestrated a dram

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Superb England inflict record T20 defeat on India

  • England defeated India by 125 runs at Trent Bridge, the largest T20 defeat margin in India's history
  • Pace bowlers Jofra Archer (3-29) and Josh Tongue (4-28) dismantled India's batting, restricting them to 76 all out in 11.4 overs
  • England leads the five-match series 2-0 and has already secured at least a series draw

England inflict a record defeat on India in the third Twenty20 at Trent Bridge to give the home side a 2-0 lead with two matches in the series remaining.

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Marine Le Pen announces she WILL run for President next year – just hours after being ordered to wear an electronic tag as her embezzlement conviction is upheld

  • Le Pen's embezzlement conviction was upheld on appeal in Paris.
  • She received a three-year sentence, one year with an electronic tag.
  • She insists she will still run for president next year.

Marine Le Pen has announced that she will still stand in France's presidential election next year, despite a Paris appeal court upholding her conviction for embezzlement just hours earlier. The National Rally (RN) veteran had been considered a strong favourite to succeed Emmanuel Macron, so the ruling —…

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Marine Le Pen declares fourth presidential bid after embezzlement conviction and tagging order

  • Le Pen will seek the French presidency for a fourth time.
  • She announced the bid despite an embezzlement conviction.
  • A court ordered monitoring, reportedly including electronic tagging.

France's Marine Le Pen has announced that she will stand for the presidency for a fourth time in the 2027 election, despite a recent embezzlement conviction that carried a court-ordered penalty restricting her movements. The move sets up a legal and political confrontation, as the conviction had been…

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Switzerland face Colombia in final World Cup last-16 tie

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  • Switzerland play Colombia in the World Cup's last last-16 tie.
  • Match airs Tuesday 7 July, 4 p.m. ET, on Fox.
  • Free streaming available via DirecTV, Fubo and Fox One trials.

The Hollywood Reporter previews the final Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Switzerland face Colombia. The article's main purpose is to tell readers when the single-elimination match takes place and how to watch or stream it, including a number of free-trial options.…

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Broadway takings fall 20% over Fourth of July as Rudolph and Hargitay sell out

  • Broadway takings fell 20% to $29.3m over the Fourth of July week.
  • All 32 running shows saw dips; attendance dropped 11%.
  • Rudolph and Hargitay sold out in their final Broadway weeks.

Broadway box-office takings fell sharply during the week ending 5 July 2026, as the traditional Fourth of July holiday drew audiences away from theatres and towards celebrations such as Macy's annual fireworks display. All 32 productions running that week reported dips, with total receipts of $29,331,200 down 20%…

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Yamazaki to direct original sci-fi film Nue for 20th Century

  • Godzilla Minus One's Yamazaki to direct original sci-fi film Nue.
  • Made with 20th Century Studios and Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner.
  • Plot largely secret; a long-held passion project for the director.

Japanese director Takashi Yamazaki, whose 2023 hit Godzilla Minus One won an Academy Award for visual effects, is set to direct an original science-fiction film titled Nue for 20th Century Studios in partnership with Ridley Scott's Scott Free banner. The project marks another step in Yamazaki's move into…

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