US strikes Iranian launchers in strait of Hormuz, sparking reprisal attack on airbases in Jordan and UAE
The US struck Iranian launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting retaliatory strikes on US airbases in Jordan and the UAE.
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Middle East Conflict
UK households will take £2,400 financial hit from Iran war, analysis shows
UK households face an average £2,400 financial hit by 2027 due to inflation and weak wage growth caused by the Iran war. Higher energy costs and stagnant interest rates are expected to significantly erode real disposable income.
Ukraine War
‘Everything’s smashed to bits’: Ukrainians turn anger on those storing weapons near their villages
Ukrainians are expressing outrage after a Russian drone strike hit an ammunition dump located near residential homes in a village outside Kyiv. The explosion caused significant property damage and raised concerns over the safety of storing munitions near civilian areas.
'Moment of extreme urgency' — US Senator urges Congress to pass Russia sanctions bill
800 Russian jet-powered drones launched over 4 days as attacks enter 5th straight day
Fedorov offers drone technology to US in exchange for Patriots, seeks funding for defense tech fund
Natural Disasters
The Nepal floods seem a world away – but make no mistake, climate breakdown will affect us all | Nesrine Malik
Climate breakdown disproportionately affects developing nations due to a lack of economic resources and infrastructure to absorb environmental shocks. While wealthy countries face chronic discomfort, poorer regions experience catastrophic losses in life, food security, and coastal protection.
It is now almost certain the world will warm past 1.5C. But ‘net-negative’ emissions are still possible | Wesley Morgan for the Conversation
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
At least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Sports
Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round exit at the US Open after struggling with a recurring health condition exacerbated by humidity. The 24-time champion was visibly ill throughout the five-set match, marking his earliest grand slam exit in two decades.
