U.S. strikes Iranian bridges as Tehran targets Gulf bases
July 17, 2026 |
Crime, US and World
The U.S. expanded its air campaign in southern Iran, striking bridges, port facilities and power infrastructure, while Iran launched retaliatory attacks toward U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf and beyond. The fighting has sharply reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher.
Trump revives disputed election claims in primetime speech
July 16, 2026 |
Politics and US
President Trump released declassified election security documents and repeated disputed claims about China, voter rolls and voting machines. Election experts and Democrats said the material did not show that any election outcome was altered.
Trump alleges election vulnerabilities before midterms
July 16, 2026 |
Politics and US
President Donald Trump alleged major U.S. election security vulnerabilities and accused China of interfering in 2020, claims that conflict with prior U.S. intelligence assessments. He urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act as Democrats accused him of sowing doubt before the midterms.

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Burnham wins Labour leadership and prepares to become prime minister
July 17, 2026 |
Politics and World
Andy Burnham has been confirmed as leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party and is set to become prime minister on Monday. He promised to unite Labour, confront Reform UK and shift power away from Westminster.
U.S. strikes Iranian bridges as Tehran targets Gulf bases
July 17, 2026 |
Crime, US and World
The U.S. expanded its air campaign in southern Iran, striking bridges, port facilities and power infrastructure, while Iran launched retaliatory attacks toward U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf and beyond. The fighting has sharply reduced traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed oil prices higher.
Xi urges global cooperation on artificial intelligence
July 17, 2026 |
Tech and World
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major AI conference in Shanghai to call for international cooperation and warn against one country dominating the technology. He announced training and technology access for developing countries as China pushes back against U.S.-led tech restrictions.