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Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
White House pushes 'watershed' fraud-fighting reform in Congress as Vance convenes task force
Vice President JD Vance participated in an anti-fraud task force roundtable event on Wednesday, proposing reforms to help crackdown on fraud.
LIV Golf CEO quiets speculation with announcement of new investor to keep circuit afloat into 2027
Scott O'Neil says a lead investor has been secured to keep LIV Golf alive beyond 2026, with players set to become majority equity holders in the league.
Headlines
Government-run grocery stores face renewed scrutiny after Chicago's experiment fizzles
Chicago spent $13.5 million on government-run grocery stores now on the brink of collapse after Sav…
Anthony Fauci’s lawyer says Aaron Rodgers 'should stick to football’ after scorching him on Pat McAfee's show
Aaron Rodgers called Anthony Fauci an "absolute coward" for pleading the Fifth 111 times, and Fauci…
Two brothers deliver storybook moment by homering in respective debuts on same day in incredible fashion
George Lombard Jr. hit a home run in his Yankees debut while brother Jacob went deep in his pro deb…
Israeli President Herzog calls antisemitism a 'contamination of societies' as hate crimes surge
NYPD data shows anti-Jewish incidents account for 56.9% of all hate crimes in 2026 as Israeli Presi…
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North America
WestJet back to normal operations after labour action cancelled flights
Airline continues to rebook travellers whose trips were upended when flight attendants walked off t…
How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump'…
Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting …
Ontario launches reviews of eight public agencies including Metrolinx, LCBO
Treasury Board President Bethlenfalvy says province is reviewing the agencies starting this summer …
Europe
The Leipzig drone bomb marks a dangerous escalation for Europe
Initial evidence suggests the drone, which was found near Ukrainian cargo planes at the German airp…
The Guardian view on French cinema’s De Gaulle moment: present anxieties inform a new focus on the past | Editorial
A wave of films dealing with the second world war is captivating a nation facing major contemporary…
Woman arrested after four stabbed in London's popular Covent Garden
Four people were stabbed in central London and a woman has been arrested in a suspected "mental hea…
Deadly overnight Russian missile attack sparks fires across Kyiv – video
At least 17 people have been killed and multiple buildings set ablaze after Russian missiles struck…
Asia
沖縄 北大東村 全域に避難指示 台風13号の接近で
沖縄県の北大東村は、台風13号の接近に伴って5日午後7時、村内全域に避難指示を出しました。危険な場所か…
Pakistan win first away Test after three years, beat WI by 8 wickets
The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won the first Test by 90 runs.
Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the fin…
Mob tires to set Shakib Hasan’s house on fire for attending Hasina's presser
Africa
Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposit…
WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger
The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 mi…
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South …
Turkey: Mo Salah touches down ahead of expected move to Trabzonspor
Wearing Trabzonspor’s blue and burgundy kit, Mo Salah arrived at Istanbul airport on Wednesday ahea…
Oceania
City Rail Link opening date revealed as 13 September
An Auckland Transport billboard seen early Thursday morning announced the date.
Early childhood advocates fear funding review will put business bottom lines over children
Many early childhood advocates are worried about the future of their sector as consultation for a m…
UN alarmed by Iran execution surge, says death penalty used to 'instill fear'
The UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk says that executions are used to "instil fear among th…
Mt Eden Prison to be reviewed after 'significant changes and challenges'
Mt Eden is the country's second-largest prison and the only solely remand-focused facility, housing…
South America
Ayuso solo declara 623 euros de su polémico viaje a México
La oposición le pide a la presidenta que aclare quién financió su viaje y “a cambio de qué”
Google nombra científico jefe al premio Nobel Demis Hassabis
El científico británico, cofundador de DeepMind, asume un rol más ejecutivo en la tecnológica con e…
Mexican influencer shot dead while streaming live on social media
César Gastélum was filming outside a fast-food outlet in Sinaloa state when he was killed by a moto…
Irán insiste en mantener el control del estrecho de Ormuz mientras Trump amenaza con abrirlo por la fuerza
Teherán propone a Omán un sistema que le atribuiría la supervisión del tráfico y el cobro de tasas …
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Utah
Bountiful’s ‘Pantry Packs in the Park’ Returns August 8
On Saturday, August 8, the Bountiful Food Pantry will host its second annual Pantry Packs in the Pa…
'It just makes sense!': 13-year old builds 3D printed wheelchair for 21 month old girl
While some 13-year-old boys spend their summer playing sports or swimming at pools, Zac Waters spen…
Watch: Behind the scenes of the trade call that made Ethan Belchetz a Utah Mammoth
Idaho
Community Food Basket Director Ariel Jackson to step down
Ariel Jackson will step down as the executive director of the Community Food Basket on August 21 af…
House GOP anxiety spikes as scandals pile up in critical battleground seats
By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A series of serious allegations against GOP congressmen in…
Youth Jam will roar to life this weekend
The Roaring Youth Jam returns to the Idaho Falls River Walk this week, bringing three days of free …
Wyoming
Cheyenne BOPU warns of chance of toxic algae blooms in Sloans Lake - Cap City News
Cheyenne BOPU warns of chance of toxic algae blooms in Sloans Lake Cap City News
Is the mouth-taping trend dangerous for your health? - wyomingnews.com
Is the mouth-taping trend dangerous for your health? wyomingnews.com
Live like a sports star? Mansion once rented by top athletes for sale - WyomingNews.com
Live like a sports star? Mansion once rented by top athletes for sale WyomingNews.com
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Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit
Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing th…
WATCH: Howard University president on enrollment scandal
Interim president Dr. Wayne Frederick discusses what happened and what’s next after more than 500 i…
Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash
In the U.S., 20 million single women own homes, almost three million more than single men. Economic…
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill
Senate negotiators worked Wednesday to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern …
Man gets 6-month sentence for ramming car into Jewish group's N.Y. world headquarters
A man was sentenced Wednesday to six months and a week behind bars for ramming his car into the Cha…
ICE Moves to Secure 5,500 Beds for Trump’s Deportation Push
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for 5th consecutive time
The Federal Reserve announced it is keeping interest rates study for the fifth consecutive time.
Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys
The Proud Boys were founded a decade ago, but the far-right group gained notoriety for being heavil…
