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Tehran Threatens U.S. with New Houthi Maritime Front 

Tehran Threatens U.S. with New Houthi Maritime Front 

Fears grow that Iranian proxies from the so-called Axis of Resistance are planning to disrupt Red Sea shipping—with serious consequences for world energy prices.

July 16, 2026
Former French President Hints at 2027 Comeback Bid

Former French President Hints at 2027 Comeback Bid

Hollande, 71, has previously hinted at preparing for the 2027 election but will decide later this year whether to formally enter the race.

July 16, 2026
Spy Row Deepens as China Detains Czech Citizen

Spy Row Deepens as China Detains Czech Citizen

Czech officials fear the detention may be linked to the arrest of a suspected Chinese intelligence operative in Prague earlier this year.

July 16, 2026
China Now Viewed More Positively Than U.S. in Majority of Countries Surveyed

China Now Viewed More Positively Than U.S. in Majority of Countries Surveyed

The favourable views of China have reached record highs in many countries, while perceptions of the United States have worsened, according to a Pew poll.

July 16, 2026
Ukraine: Protests Against Defence Minister’s Dismissal Erupt in Several Cities

Ukraine: Protests Against Defence Minister’s Dismissal Erupt in Several Cities

“Bring Fedorov back!” Central Kyiv witnessed more than a thousand people gather, singing the Ukrainian national anthem, waving Ukrainian and EU flags, and chanting “shame.”

July 16, 2026
Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills Two Ahead of Starmer Visit

Russian Strike on Kyiv Kills Two Ahead of Starmer Visit

The attack hit two districts in the Ukrainian capital, killing two people, including a teenager.

July 16, 2026
Iran Launches New Attacks on U.S. Bases as Washington Expands Airstrikes

Iran Launches New Attacks on U.S. Bases as Washington Expands Airstrikes

Tehran hit U.S. military bases in Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight.

July 16, 2026
England: Afghan Imprisoned for Raping “Vulnerable” Man

England: Afghan Imprisoned for Raping “Vulnerable” Man

The migrant sex offender coerced his victim after a chance encounter in a Leicester park.

July 16, 2026
Starlink Wars: UK Urged To Prepare for Orbital Combat

Starlink Wars: UK Urged To Prepare for Orbital Combat

Think tank pushes for conceptual change as the precursor to conducting offensive wars in space.

July 15, 2026
Man Arrested for Threatening To Kill Farage

Man Arrested for Threatening To Kill Farage

The Reform UK leader was only just notified by police of a promise announced on X, formerly Twitter, to shoot him “in the head.”

July 15, 2026
Russian Drones Hit Turkish Ship

Russian Drones Hit Turkish Ship

Close to Odesa, Moscow seems unable to limit its military actions to Ukrainian targets.

July 15, 2026
Draft-Age Ukrainians Excluded from Future Protection in EU Member States

Draft-Age Ukrainians Excluded from Future Protection in EU Member States

Following a request from Kyiv, the extension of protection until 2028 excludes newly arriving men of military age but the existing rights for 4.4M current beneficiaries remain unaffected.

July 15, 2026