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U.S.-Iran Strikes Put Hormuz Ceasefire in Doubt
U.S. and Iranian strikes are testing the fragile ceasefire and raising new questions about Gulf security, shipping lanes and oil prices.
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Cyclospora Cases Top 1,000 as Officials Search for Food Source
Michigan and Ohio are reporting a fast-growing Cyclospora outbreak while health officials continue looking for the contaminated food source.
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Trump Says Ukraine Can Produce Patriots, but Timing Is Unclear
President Donald Trump said the United States will license Ukraine to make Patriot air-defense systems, a potentially important shift that still leaves questions about timing, scope and contractor involvement.
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Switzerland Beats Colombia on Penalties to Face Argentina
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 World Cup round-of-16 match on July 7, 2026, advancing to play Argentina in the quarterfinals.
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Switzerland-Colombia Goes to Extra Time With Argentina Waiting
Switzerland and Colombia were locked at 0-0 after regulation in their World Cup Round of 16 match, with the winner set to face Argentina in the quarter-finals.
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Hormuz Tanker Strikes Put Energy Markets Back on Alert
A Qatari LNG tanker and two other vessels were reported hit near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, renewing concern over one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.
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Damascus Blasts Test Syria's Security During Macron Visit
Explosions in Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's Syria visit injured at least 18 people and underscored the security risks facing Syria's new leadership.
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NATO Arms Deals Put Spending Pledge to the First Test
NATO's Ankara summit is testing whether new defense-spending promises can become real production, joint procurement and support for Ukraine.
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Cuba Blackout Leaves Island Waiting for Power to Return
Cuba suffered an islandwide power outage on July 6, 2026, after the national grid collapsed amid dwindling fuel reserves and a fragile electric system.
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Kyiv Attack Exposes Ukraine's Patriot Missile Shortage
Russia's July 6 missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 21 people, while Ukrainian officials said all 29 ballistic and anti-ship missiles hit their targets.
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Super Typhoon Bavi Hammers Rota as Guam Stays Under Warning
Super Typhoon Bavi hit Rota with catastrophic winds on July 6, 2026, while Guam, Tinian and Saipan remained under typhoon, flood, surf and coastal warnings.
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England Beats Mexico 3-2 After Wild World Cup Knockout Finish
England beat Mexico 3-2 in a weather-delayed 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match shaped by Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Jarell Quansah and Mexico's late push.
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Coney Island Shooting Leaves 8 Wounded, Including 4 Children
A July Fourth shooting near Coney Island wounded eight people, including four children, as NYPD detectives search for a masked suspect.
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Stock Futures Rise as Nasdaq Contracts Lead Sunday Gains
U.S. stock futures rose Sunday evening, July 5, with Nasdaq 100 contracts leading gains after Wall Street closed a strong holiday-shortened week.
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OPEC+ Adds 188,000 Barrels a Day to August Output Plan
OPEC+ said on July 5 that seven producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to August output targets, while keeping flexibility to pause or reverse the phase-out.
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Venezuela Quake Toll Rises as Aftershocks Keep Rescue Teams Deployed
Venezuela's latest earthquake situation report says 2,645 people have died, 12,666 have been injured and 890 aftershocks have followed the June 24 twin quakes.
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Chelan Hills Fire Forces Go Now Evacuations Near Lake Chelan
Washington's Chelan Hills Fire grew rapidly on July 4, prompting Level 3 Go Now evacuations near Orondo, a U.S. 97 closure and a Red Cross shelter in Chelan.
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Ukraine Drone Strike Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on July 4, 2026, according to Russian officials, as Kyiv steps up long-range pressure on Russia's fuel and port network.
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France Edges Paraguay as World Cup Heat Story Grows
France beat Paraguay 1-0 on July 4, 2026, in a World Cup Round of 16 match shaped by stifling Philadelphia heat and a decisive Kylian Mbappe penalty.
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Morocco Knocks Out Canada to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
Morocco beat Canada 3-0 in the July 4 World Cup Round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi sealing the win late.