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Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:42:56+00:00

US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes. Plus, the bear that raided an elderly couple’s fridge, and a stolen cat involved in a bank robberyGood morning. Donald Trump has threatened to expand US strikes on Iran next week to target civilian infrastructure including power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal. Trump made similar comments in March. Destroying civilian infrastructure such as power and water facilities would be illegal under international humanitarian law and would probably constitute a war crime.The US

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Senate expected to grill Todd Blanche over Epstein files and cases against Trump’s political rivals in confirmation hearing – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:40:09+00:00

Trump’s nominee for attorney general – also his former personal defense lawyer – will face questions from senators as he attempts to take the top justice department roleSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe president is awake and posting about ICE on his own social media network.Writing on Truth Social, Donald Trump said ICE agents are doing a “great” job and that crime is “way down” in the US.The men and women of ICE are doing a GREAT job, one that has to be done. CRIME IS WAY DOWN IN AMERICA, in many cases with numbers that haven’t been seen in decades. The Open Border Policy of Sleepy J

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Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:35:28+00:00

Operation would be a dramatic military spectacle but would carry costs analysts doubt Washington is willing to incur.

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Low-pressure area set to deepen, bolsters monsoon over East India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-15T11:29:43+00:00

Boosting prospects of heavy rainfall over North-West India is the arrival of a couple of western disturbances and their likely interaction with easterly monsoon flows

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‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:28:20+00:00

L’Équipe laments ‘mentally sunk’ players iin DallasOuest France front page reads: ‘End of American dream’French fans’ expectations of their national team had been at an all-time high: a semi-final on Bastille Day, Kylian Mbappé a hero, a squad unbeaten. Across the country, bars had been packed with viewers spilling on to pavements, ready to crack open the fireworks ahead of hopes for the final.But the night was unexpectedly subdued, streets cleared early. On Wednesday morning, the French media were still digesting the disappointment of defeat in a World Cup semi-final, praising Spain’s perform

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CSR Conclave to debate next phase of corporate social responsibility

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-15T11:26:50+00:00

The deliberations will focus on improving the deployment, governance and measurement of CSR capital while aligning corporate investments with national development priorities

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Starmer faces final PMQs before stepping down – PMQs live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:13:55+00:00

Lindsay Hoyle thanks Starmer for his leadership, particularly in regard to ‘his steadfast support for Ukraine’Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public finances, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has urged. Heather Stewart has the story.I’m afraid we are not going to be able to open comments today for staffing reasons. If you want to contact me directly, it is probably best to get me on on Bluesky at @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social. Continue rea

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"Симетрична" війна

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-15T11:06:00+00:00

Розігнавши російські кораблі в Азовському морі, Сили безпілотних систем почали відганяти їх у Чорне море. В ніч на 15 липня було уражено чергові танкери, до них додалися газовози та буксир. На відміну...

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Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton to face senators in confirmation hearing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:53+00:00

Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whose position as acting intelligence chief has prompted outcryJay Clayton, the US attorney for the southern district of New York, will face senators on the intelligence committee Wednesday morning in a confirmation hearing to become the nation’s next intelligence chief.Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, whom Donald Trump installed as acting director of national intelligence last month. Pulte’s position atop the American intelligence agencies has been deeply divisive on Capitol Hill, with members of both parties saying his backgrou

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Crear ecosistemas capaces de simplificar la vida cotidiana

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:31+00:00

En el mercado inmobiliario actual es necesario pensar como empresas de hospitalidad. Algunas de las claves son diseñar experiencias y entender hábitos.

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Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in his final PMQs before stepping down – PMQs live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-15T10:59:36+00:00

Andy Burnham nears Labour leadership finish lineTell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions promise to help tackle the UK’s straitened public finances, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has urged. Heather Stewart has the story.I’m afraid we are not going to be able to open comments today for staffing reasons. If you want to contact me directly, it is probably best to get me on on Bluesky at @andrewsparrowgdn.bsky.social. Continue reading...

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