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FCC commissioners received costly Kennedy Center gala tickets from Paramount while overseeing the company's major merger approvals, raising ethics concerns.
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The upcoming 2026 World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina in Atlanta revives a longstanding rivalry marked by historical conflicts and iconic football moments.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 10:15 AMworld
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa have resulted in additional fatalities, coinciding with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Kyiv.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 9:30 AMworld
Hassan Khalil Almukayed is among at least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza detained by Israel without formal charges, raising concerns from human rights groups.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:11 AMworld
The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AMpolitics
Sen. Darline Graham has been sworn in to complete the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 AMworld
The United Nations highlights the growing security challenges posed by terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel, urging sustained international support and regional cooperation.
Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AMworld
US President Donald Trump warns of military action targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure amid ongoing tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 AMworld
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AMpolitics
Following four days of U.S. military action, President Trump signals escalation in strikes targeting Iran's infrastructure.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:43 AMgeneral
England captain Harry Kane dismissed media reports of discord following a critical assessment by coach Thomas Tuchel after their World Cup quarterfinal victory over Norway.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:07 AMworld
The Taiwan People’s Party seeks to foster goodwill and dialogue to support cross-Strait peace amid ongoing tensions with Beijing.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:12 AMworld
Australian share market expected to open higher as US inflation data eases rate hike fears and US reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:43 PMus
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 PMpolitics
The legal battle highlights tensions in Silicon Valley as companies race to develop physical AI devices.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 8:06 PMglobal-institutions
Following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in Yemen, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating humanitarian and political crisis.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 4:47 PMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMglobal-institutions
Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PMworld
President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PMpolitics
As Russia faces difficulties in Ukraine, speculation grows about a potential escalation in the Baltic region.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 2:29 PMbusiness
Mori Trust projects steady visitor numbers for 2026 and highlights the importance of repeat tourists to meet Japan's 2030 target of 60 million foreign travelers.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 14, 2026, 2:28 PMpolitics
Experts say restoring prewar oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz demands a significant U.S. military presence amid ongoing Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 2:19 PMgeneral
June inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since March, aided by a decline in gas prices following negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PMworld
A violent clash in Lviv between draft officers and a crowd underscores growing resistance to conscription as Ukraine faces heavy troop losses and lacks a clear mobilization strategy.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 12:35 PMShowing 337-360 of 363 articles.