The US conducted its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure to degrade its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran activated air defenses and warned against targeting its nuclear facilities, threatening reprisals against US interests and allies.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not honoring the Strait of Hormuz deal, as U.S. Central Command continued strikes for the 11th night to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping. Rubio reiterated commitment to diplomacy but warned of consequences for not respecting international law.
Amazon has been using various tactics to pressure suppliers into raising prices on rival retailers' sites, according to internal emails and court claims, potentially affecting consumer prices across platforms.
US Central Command completed its 11th consecutive night of air strikes against Iran, targeting military operations centers, maritime capabilities, and drone facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Bushehr, Sirik, Khuzestan, and Tabriz, marking a shift in strike locations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks independent authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. This follows President Trump's vow that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US, despite Mamdani's call for federal enforcement.
Josh Kerr, fresh off a mile world record, aims to fulfill his childhood dream by winning gold for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a city with personal significance for the middle-distance runner.
Newly-installed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is attempting to win back voters who have shifted to Reform UK by aligning with some of their key positions, including respecting Brexit, criticizing the Whitehall 'blob,' backing British industries, maintaining strict immigration reforms, and proposing a minister for coastal communities.
Carl McDaniel, 65, was charged and tossed by a bison at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on July 10, suffering multiple bone fractures. He recounted the attack from Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, emphasizing the animal's unexpected speed and aggression.
A high-ranking Iranian source informed TASS that British interests in the Middle East would become legitimate military targets for Iran if the UK, under its new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, participates in a US war against the Islamic Republic.
Fine-dining chain Bastian Hospitality, co-owned by Ranjit Bindra and Shilpa Shetty, is raising capital by selling a 20-25% minority stake to fund expansion in India and overseas, targeting ₹1,000 crore revenue by FY27 and diversifying into new hospitality formats.
BitMine has slowed its Ethereum (ETH) purchases, adding only 7,430 tokens last week, to prioritize a $85.9 million share buyback. The company is now 95.7% towards its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum's supply, needing 257,532 more ETH, but plans a gradual approach.
Indonesia has again reduced the budget for President Prabowo Subianto's signature free school meals program to 229 trillion rupiah, with further cuts possible. The program, a key election pledge, faces efficiency drives, logistical issues, food poisoning incidents, and corruption allegations, prompting a review to improve quality over beneficiary numbers.
A US appeals court overturned a lower court's order to release Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, potentially allowing the Trump administration to re-detain him. This decision is part of an ongoing campaign against pro-Palestinian student protesters, with Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident, facing deportation proceedings.
An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
Ukrainian forces damaged hydraulic equipment at the Belgorod Reservoir, causing a water release, and launched 153 attacks on the Belgorod Region over 24 hours, killing eight civilians, including a child, and injuring 77 others. Authorities are taking measures to stabilize the situation.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six members of one family, with the UN's human rights office condemning the recent intensification of attacks and raising concerns about international humanitarian law violations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump agreed to intensify trade negotiations despite new US tariff threats against Canada, which were a response to Ottawa's retaliatory duties and high dairy tariffs, further complicating USMCA talks.
Hong Kong police arrested 991 individuals aged 16-93 and seized HK$3 million cash and HK$4.4 million in valuables during a June-July crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling. The operation uncovered HK$365 million in betting records across 249 premises, targeting bookmaking, betting, illegal gambling operations, and money laundering.
The UN reports a sharp increase in civilian casualties in the Russia-Ukraine war, with 1,396 killed and 7,978 wounded in Ukraine in H1 2026, and 250 killed and 1,596 injured in Russia during H1 this year. Long-range missiles and drones are cited as primary causes. India protested a Russian strike on a ship near Odesa that killed 10, including four Indians.
US President Donald Trump warned the US is "not finished" attacking Iran and could target Pickaxe Mountain, near Natanz, "pretty soon." This comes as Iran-backed forces escalate strikes across the Middle East, with Houthi rebels threatening Saudi ports. Trump also met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss disarming Hezbollah.
Jordan's air defense intercepted Iranian missiles targeting its territory, with no injuries reported. This comes amidst heightened regional tensions, recent US casualties in Jordan from Iranian strikes, and Jordan's diplomatic efforts to end attacks while balancing its US alliance and strained relations with Israel.
Axiom Biosciences, a US-based biotech firm developing AI-powered therapies for newborn brain injuries, is targeting a US$200 million initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by 2027, with a secondary listing in the US planned for 2029. CEO Remo Moomiaie-Qajar highlighted Hong Kong's mature market for healthcare listings.
Ed Miliband, praised for rapidly decarbonizing the UK's power sector as Energy Secretary under Keir Starmer, has moved to the Foreign Office. Despite right-wing and internal attacks, his policies secured record renewables contracts and investment, though challenges like rising fossil fuel prices and grid investment remain.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warned Andy Burnham that raising bank taxes could jeopardize the bank's £3bn London headquarters project and deter investment from Britain. Dimon, a long-standing critic of the UK's bank tax surcharge, emphasized the adverse consequences of penalizing companies.
