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Human-caused Iron fire explodes past 1,000 acres near Eureka
Human-caused Iron fire explodes past 1,000 acres near Eureka

Authorities are diligently monitoring the situation as fire continues to expand while working to prevent its spread

M&M’s set to launch dye-free candy in August, but two shades may be absent
M&M’s set to launch dye-free candy in August, but two shades may be absent

M&M’s had heavily invested in searching for suitable replacements before the 85th brand anniversary, as per reports

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks in Southern Lebanon
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks in Southern Lebanon

The move follows Israel’s continued military strikes on Southern Lebanon that have killed at least 32 people since dawn

Pakistan intensifies mediation efforts as Mohsin Naqvi Travels to Tehran
Pakistan intensifies mediation efforts as Mohsin Naqvi Travels to Tehran

Mohsin Naqvi’s visit is reportedly aimed at following up on the progress of talks between US-Iran

Trump calls out 'vandalism' of Reflecting Pool following renovation failure
Trump calls out 'vandalism' of Reflecting Pool following renovation failure

President Donald Trump claimed that vandals destroyed Reflecting Pool with chemicals after renovation

Scotland: Travellers face delays at Edinburgh Airport after security alert raises concerns
Scotland: Travellers face delays at Edinburgh Airport after security alert raises concerns

Passengers at Edinburgh Airport face disruption after security alert cause evacuation

US halts HIV programmes funding for South Africa amid violence allegations
US halts HIV programmes funding for South Africa amid violence allegations

The US government is set to stop the President's Emergency Fund for Aids Relief (Pepfar) amid policy concerns

Australia discovers first case of H5N1 bird flu case: What we know
Australia discovers first case of H5N1 bird flu case: What we know

Australia has confirmed the first case of bird flu in remote western region in a migratory seabird

Bedford train crash: Driver killed, at least 80 injured in horror trains collision
Bedford train crash: Driver killed, at least 80 injured in horror trains collision

Two rains collided in the south of Bedford during rush hours, killing one and injuring more than 80 people

Oil tanker traffic spikes in Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran agreement to reopen waterway
Oil tanker traffic spikes in Strait of Hormuz after US–Iran agreement to reopen waterway

As per trade intelligence firm Kpler, nearly 20 oil tankers crossed the strait after commercial shipping resumed

Italian FM Tajani cancels US visit after Trump’s ‘offensive’ Meloni comments
Italian FM Tajani cancels US visit after Trump’s ‘offensive’ Meloni comments

Italy’s top diplomat calls off meeting with Marco Rubio after Trump claims Meloni ‘begged’ for G7 photo

Meloni slams Trump’s ‘made up story’ about begging for photo: ‘Stunned’
Meloni slams Trump’s ‘made up story’ about begging for photo: ‘Stunned’

Trump claims Meloni ‘begged’ for G7 photo, Italy PM fires back ‘fabricated’ story

Israel launches 12 strikes on Southern Lebanon following ceasefire announcement
Israel launches 12 strikes on Southern Lebanon following ceasefire announcement

Sources report continuous artillery shelling in Nabatieh and the surrounding areas after 4 pm

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, store, post offices
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2026? Banks, store, post offices

Juneteenth is marked to celebrate the end of slavery, delayed 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation

Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal to end Lebanon fighting, US announces
Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal to end Lebanon fighting, US announces

Benjamin Netanyahu promised Hezbollah will pay ‘very heavy price’ after four IDF soldiers killed

Israeli official calls for escalation, says ‘all of Lebanon must burn’ amid intensifying conflict
Israeli official calls for escalation, says ‘all of Lebanon must burn’ amid intensifying conflict

The harsh remarks follows increasing tensions despite an interim US-Iran agreement aimed at minimizing regional issues

Iran suspends Hormuz transit charges for 60 days under US deal
Iran suspends Hormuz transit charges for 60 days under US deal

The move follows a 14-point US-Iran agreement that establishes a 60-day framework for negotiations on regional security

Barack Obama wipes away tears after Michelle Obama’s emotional tribute in Chicago
Barack Obama wipes away tears after Michelle Obama’s emotional tribute in Chicago

Michelle Obama’s speech at presidential center opening leaves Barack Obama in tears

Met office issues Amber heat warning as temperatures near 35°C
Met office issues Amber heat warning as temperatures near 35°C

It marks the fifth amber Extreme Heat warning that has been issued by the Met Office since they were introduced in 2021

Crocodile zoo attack: Man released on bail after toddler injured in Cambridgeshire enclosure
Crocodile zoo attack: Man released on bail after toddler injured in Cambridgeshire enclosure

A three-year-old boy was critically injured after he was allegedly thrown inside the crocodile enclosure

Luigi Mangione's lawyers backtracks on psychiatric defence in surprise move
Luigi Mangione's lawyers backtracks on psychiatric defence in surprise move

Luigi Mangione's legal team has scrapped psychiatric defence in the murder trial for United Healthcare Chief Executive

US-Iran talks in Switzerland cancelled after JD Vance lashes out at Israeli critics
US-Iran talks in Switzerland cancelled after JD Vance lashes out at Israeli critics

JD Cane, who is leading negotiations for the Trump administration, will not be travelling to Switzerland for US-Iran talks

TSA warns World Cup fans over ranch dressing amid spike in popularity
TSA warns World Cup fans over ranch dressing amid spike in popularity

The TSA has advised World Cup travellers not to carry ranch dressing in their carry-on

Man detained after boy injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure
Man detained after boy injured in Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile enclosure

Detective Inspector Verity McCann said police are speaking to witnesses to comprehend the circumstances of the incident

Preston Davey’s birth mom confronts killer in court: ‘I will never forgive you’
Preston Davey’s birth mom confronts killer in court: ‘I will never forgive you’

Jamie Varley jailed for life for sexual abuse and murder of 13-month-old adopted son Preston Davey

Moscow oil refinery up in flames after Ukrainian’s largest drone attack
Moscow oil refinery up in flames after Ukrainian’s largest drone attack

Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow since the beginning of war, refinery in flames

Iran FM stresses Gulf dialogue as US-Iran MoU aims to ease regional tensions
Iran FM stresses Gulf dialogue as US-Iran MoU aims to ease regional tensions

The remarks comes after US-Iran signed a highly-anticipated MoU to resolve the conflict

World’s ‘most famous’ oak tree dies in Sherwood Forest aged 1,000
World’s ‘most famous’ oak tree dies in Sherwood Forest aged 1,000

Sherwood Forest’s famous 1,000-year-old oak tree dies after the stress of hot, dry summers

Louisiana faces severe flooding threat as Arthur loses storm status
Louisiana faces severe flooding threat as Arthur loses storm status

Several officials warned that such amounts could trigger fatal flooding, particularly in south-central parts of the state

US-Iran peace deal: What is in Trump’s 14-point plan?
US-Iran peace deal: What is in Trump’s 14-point plan?

Trump unveils 14-point Iran deal, 60-day fighting halt and Strait of Hormuz to reopen