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The United States has ended a sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil after accusing Iran of attacking three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The move marks a major change in U.S. policy and increases pressure on Tehran as tensions rise in the Gulf. The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Tuesday that it had revoked “General License X,” which had temporarily allowed Iranian oil exports under a recent agreement between the United States and Iran. The waiver was introduced two weeks earlier as part of a 60-day memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing tensions and supporting talks…

Paul McCartney reportedly gave Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce a memorable wedding gift with a live performance of one of the Beatles’ most famous songs. Reports say the music legend sang “I Want To Hold Your Hand” during the couple’s wedding celebration on July 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The reported performance has quickly become one of the biggest entertainment stories of the week. According to reports, the song marked McCartney’s first live performance of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” since 1964. The classic track helped introduce the Beatles to American audiences and became the band’s…

Residents in Wolverhampton will soon have the opportunity to help shape a major city centre regeneration project as developers launch a public consultation on plans for the St George’s area. The consultation will take place on Thursday, 16 July, giving residents, businesses, and community groups their first chance to view the proposed redevelopment and share their opinions before a planning application is submitted. The event will be held at Lupo Lounge from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm BST. Organizers say feedback collected during the consultation will help refine the plans before they move to the next stage. The project focuses…

Kettering Library has reopened in its original historic building after nearly three years in temporary accommodation following severe rain damage. The return marks the completion of a major restoration project that has brought one of the town’s best-known public buildings back into use. The library had been operating from a modern extension at the rear of the complex since October 2023 after heavy rainfall caused significant damage to the main building. Visitors can now once again use the original library, which first opened its doors in 1904. The restoration project, valued at about £4.8 million, began in June 2025. The…

Leaders from the 32 member countries of NATO have gathered in Ankara, Türkiye, for a two-day summit that is expected to shape the alliance’s future security plans. The meeting comes as member states face growing pressure to strengthen their defenses, continue support for Ukraine, and respond to changing global security challenges. United States President Donald Trump is attending the summit alongside leaders from every NATO member nation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung are also taking part in meetings even though their countries are not members of the alliance. Several partner nations are represented by defense…

China has carried out a long-range missile test over the Pacific Ocean, raising fresh security concerns among several countries, including the United States, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. The launch has renewed debate about military transparency and regional stability as tensions remain high in the Indo-Pacific. According to Chinese state media, the missile was launched on Monday at 12:01 p.m. local time from a nuclear-powered submarine operating in the South Pacific. The ballistic missile landed in what Chinese officials described as “designated waters” in the Pacific Ocean. China said the launch was part of its annual military training program and…

President Donald Trump is traveling to Turkey for a major NATO summit as world leaders prepare to discuss the war in Ukraine, defense spending, and growing security concerns across Europe. The meeting comes at a time when Russia continues its military attacks on Ukraine, while the United States is urging NATO members to increase their military budgets much faster than planned. The summit is expected to bring together leaders from all 32 NATO member countries. Their talks will focus on strengthening the alliance, supporting Ukraine, and improving military readiness. The meeting also comes as questions remain about recent tensions involving…

The United States Men’s National Team saw its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign come to an end after a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. The result came just one day after FIFA allowed striker Folarin Balogun to play despite receiving a red card in the previous match. The decision created major debate before kickoff and remained a talking point after the final whistle. Balogun was sent off during the United States match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after video review officials ruled that he stepped on an opponent while both players challenged for the ball. Under…

Thousands of people gathered in Tehran as the Ali Khamenei funeral ceremony entered its second day, with family members, senior government officials, and mourners attending public events held in honor of Iran’s late supreme leader. State television showed three of Khamenei’s sons, Mostafa, Meysam, and Masoud Khamenei, taking part in prayers during the ceremony. They stood behind several coffins placed inside the large courtyard of the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, one of Tehran’s biggest religious complexes. However, Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as Iran’s supreme leader, did not appear at the public ceremony. His absence drew attention because he…

Super Typhoon Bavi landfall brought destructive winds and heavy rain to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as one of the strongest storms to threaten the U.S. Pacific territories in recent years moved across the region. The powerful storm reached the islands with sustained winds of nearly 290 km/h (180 mph) and wind gusts reaching about 350 km/h. Weather officials warned that the dangerous conditions could cause severe damage to homes, buildings, roads, and power systems. The U.S. National Weather Service issued urgent warnings before the storm arrived. Forecasters said Bavi could produce life-threatening conditions, including destructive winds, heavy rainfall,…