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Pentagon officials told senators that the Department of Defense will need an additional $80 billion, primarily to cover the costs of the war with Iran, according to AP sources. The request is set to be submitted to Congress as a supplemental funding measure.
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran, following US-Iran talks held in Switzerland. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipping. Negotiations over regional security arrangements and the future of the waterway are still ongoing.
An alleged ransom note connected to the abduction of Nancy Guthrie states that the kidnappers did not intend for her to die and includes an apology to her family. The note implies she died while in captivity. Authorities have not yet publicly identified suspects or released further details about the circumstances of her death.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran would use unfrozen funds to buy food from American farmers, and declared that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open and Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon. Iranian officials firmly denied any agreement to purchase US food, directly contradicting Trump's claims. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the terms of any potential deal.
Andriy Melnyk, Ukraine's permanent representative to the United Nations, warned at an emergency session of the UN Security Council that Kyiv may change its position on a ceasefire with Russia. He directed his warning at both Russia and the members of the Security Council. The statement signals that Ukraine's willingness to restrain itself at the negotiating table has limits.
Seventeen-year-old Raghad Ashour was killed in an Israeli strike while walking to school to sit an exam. Her death has drawn widespread attention as a symbol of civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict. She was killed before reaching her destination.
Ukrainian hackers reportedly breached the Russian Glaz/Groza combat control system, which is used to coordinate reconnaissance, targeting, and battlefield communications between military units. The attackers obtained technical documentation, training materials, patents, and operational records linked to the platform. The breach also revealed that software updates and user support for the system were administered through Telegram groups, raising serious questions about the Russian military's cybersecurity practices.
Following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, local news stations received two very different letters about her fate. The second letter claimed Nancy Guthrie had died following her abduction. The contradictory communications have drawn significant media attention across the United States.
In conflict-scarred communities of northeastern Nigeria, women-led organisations are running campaigns to steer young people away from gang violence. Activists focus on changing the mindsets of youth at risk of recruitment into violent groups. The grassroots efforts are showing measurable results in reducing gang-related violence across the region.
A semitrailer carrying hives packed with millions of honeybees overturned in Texas, releasing the insects across the surrounding area. Despite the scale of the incident, no bee stings or serious injuries were immediately reported. Emergency services responded to the unusual roadside situation.
Bloomberg's weekend live broadcast from New York, hosted by David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo, tackled the week's major headlines with a panel of high-profile guests. Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer and Iran expert Ali Vaez from the International Crisis Group discussed geopolitical tensions, while Oliver Wyman's Daniel Tannebaum addressed anti-financial crime. Senator Raphael Warnock and AP correspondent Philip Crowther were also among the guests.
A 230-page memoir written in 1947 by Hiroshima survivor Kiyoshi Tanimoto has been discovered in a US archive and will be published for the first time this August. Tanimoto witnessed the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 and recorded his account almost 80 years ago. Actor Takehiro Hira, known for Netflix's Giri/Haji, will portray him in a feature film, with pre-production starting in November and filming scheduled for February 2027.
US President Donald Trump declared that Iran "will agree" to weapons inspections as part of ongoing diplomatic developments. Simultaneously, reports indicate that Tehran is set to regain access to billions of dollars in previously frozen funds. The situation is being followed as a live developing story amid broader tensions surrounding the Iran conflict.
A lifeguard rescued a man after his Tesla accidentally accelerated into a community swimming pool while he was attempting to park. The driver mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake, sending the electric vehicle into the water. The man was pulled to safety by the on-duty lifeguard before he could come to serious harm.
A shooting in Montreal left three people dead, including a police officer, in what the police chief described as the first on-duty death of a Montreal officer in 24 years. Two other people also lost their lives in the incident. The exact circumstances of the shooting have not been fully disclosed.
Grigory Niekhoroshev, 69, the Russian journalist who first publicly revealed Vladimir Putin's romantic relationship with gymnast Alina Kabaeva, has died in Riga, Latvia. He was found dead in his home, with mushroom poisoning reported as the cause of death. Niekhoroshev had described himself as Putin's "personal enemy."
Gaza's small surf community has been nearly wiped out by the ongoing war with Israel. Despite enormous loss and destruction, some surfers continue to paddle out into the sea, finding brief relief from the violence surrounding them. For these athletes, surfing has become a form of psychological survival amid relentless conflict.
The UK's National Energy System Operator (Neso) has confirmed that Britain's power supplies will remain secure this winter, despite disruption to global energy markets caused by the Iran war. Neso said available reserves and diversified energy sources are sufficient to meet winter demand. Consumers are not expected to face blackouts or significant shortages.
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