What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?
What does Tweety McTreason’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?
Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf
Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.
PM-in-waiting Peter Magyar lays out vision for Hungary after ousting Orban
World watching to see which way Hungary will head once Viktor Orban’s ‘illiberal’ regime ends its 16-year reign.
Iran war has some US water utilities facing a fluoride shortage
Some U.S. water utilities are reporting that the Middle East war is disrupting their ability to maintain recommended fluoride levels in the drinking water
Congress returns to face battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war
Congress returns and needs to fund DHS, ICE and border patrol and will consider expelling members, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, as well as the Iran
Britney Spears’ team reacts to her checking into rehab
Britney Spears’ team reacts to her checking into rehab
Italian PM condemns ally Trump over ‘unacceptable’ Pope criticism
Italy’s prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the “very weak” Pope Leo XIV.
Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade – but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections
One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM’s hold on power after several Conservatives defected.
At least 3 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza as talks to advance ceasefire back on
An Israeli airstrike killed at least three Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said, as mediators met leaders from Hamas in an
EU president calls Hungary election a ‘victory for fundamental freedoms’ as world leaders congratulate Magyar
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary’s election as “a victory for fundamental freedoms,” and compared the ousting of nationalist Viktor Orbán
Sperm quality is at its peak in the summer, study finds
Seasonal shifts in behavior — not temperature — may subtly influence sperm motility. Whether this variation in sperm quality influences fertility remains to be seen.
Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus
Dominic Frimpong of Ghanaian Premier League club Berekum Chelsea was killed after the team’s bus was attacked by a group of suspected armed robbers, the