Sophie Cunningham has become one of the Indiana Fever's most valuable players this season. Cunningham received disappointing news Tuesday when the WNBA unveiled its 2026 All-Star reserves. If Cunningham continues playing at this level, she could still finish 2026 with the first major individual award of her WNBA career.
'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
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Trump’s Arrival in Turkey for NATO Summit Adds Drama and Spectacle
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Republican Leaders Say They’ve Spoken With Mitch McConnell Since Hospitalization
A day after Loomer claimed McConnell was “brain dead,” the two top Republicans issued statements saying they had just spoken with him. Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s team said he spoke with McConnell Monday by phone, released around 1:30 p.m. “They had a lengthy and substantive conversation that covered a variety of topics, including national security,’ the statement said.
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
The shape of France's political future has an impact way beyond its borders. Polls suggest Le Pen has a good chance of becoming president. It's not without some irony that the decisive round in France's presidential election next year could potentially feature Le Pen versus Jean-Luc Mélenchon of the far left.
Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Ghana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests. A meeting of the two leaders in Ghana slated for August has been postponed. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from his country. A spokesman for Ramaphosa’s office said that Ghana requested the binational commission meeting to be postponed.
These Maine Democrats Might Replace Graham Platner in the Senate Race
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is under pressure to drop out of the race over a sexual assault allegation. A handful of prominent Democrats have signaled that they're interested in replacing Platner on the ballot. If Platner drops out by Monday, Maine’s Democratic Party could still field a new candidate ahead of Novem.
Judge Quashes Justice Dept. Subpoena in 2020 Election Inquiry
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Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?
Le Pen said she would not run for president if she had to wear an electronic tag. She plans to appeal to the Court of Cassation, which will approve her appeal. The ruling means she will be able to campaign without an electronic bracelet. The ban on wearing electronic bracelets will last for one year.
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
Pochettino, like his players, wanted to change American soccer for the better. The bigger question may be whether Pochettino wants to return. U.S. Soccer insists it will continue conversations about extending his stay. Maybe Pochettinos was onto something. Maybe he was right all along.
Venezuelans Criticize Own Government Response After Twin Earthquakes
Venezuelans have criticized the government's response to the two earthquakes on June 24 as slow. U.S. Chargé d'Affaires John Barrett said Venezuela has complied with requests to advance the humanitarian response. He did not directly address criticism of the government put in place after Washington's ouster of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Trump makes fresh Greenland demand and threatens trade with Spain at Nato meeting – Europe live
Trump also demanded that his country control Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. The issue has put severe strain on the alliance that has underpinned Western security since the start of the Cold War. "Greenland is very important for the United States, but it's not important for Denmark," he said.
Farage Says He Will Resign From UK’s Parliament, Setting Off a By-Election
Farage used the speech to mount a political battle against ‘the establishment’ He claimed he has ‘done nothing wrong’ and the media landscape are seeking to discredit him. Here’s what we know about Farage’S claims, fact-checked.Claim 1: ‘I have not broken the law or misused public money’
A Look Back at Trump’s Broadsides Against NATO Allies
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a fresh appeal Tuesday for Ukraine to be allowed to join the alliance. He said Ukrainian armed forces are highly experienced and would only boost NATO's defense capabilities. He is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in Ankara on Wednesday. NATO's European members plus Canada have scrambled to meet the increased defense spending targets.
Why Democrats Would Probably Come Out Ahead if Platner Dropped Out
Graham Platner remains on the ballot, but inside Maine’s Democratic Party, the conversation has already shifted to who would replace him if he steps aside. Sen. Bernie Sanders became the latest prominent Democrat to publicly urge Platner to end his campaign after speaking with him directly. Platner has until July 13 to withdraw.
The Funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iraq and Iran are today linked by close religious, political and economic ties. Tehran wields considerable influence in Iraq. Iran backs influential politicians but also armed groups, some of which joined the Middle East war after Khamenei's death in support of Iran. Iraq has another strong ally: the US.
OpenAI secures U.S. regulatory green light for GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios report says
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 finally set for public release after delays. The company called it "our most capable model yet for cybersecurity" The announcement comes a week after OpenAI reportedly proposed giving the U.S. government a five percent stake in the company, with CEO Sam Altman in talks with President Donald Trump.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after latest round of strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington's ceasefire with Tehran is over. hostilities between the two sides escalated overnight. Trump blasted the country's leadership as "scum" and "cuckoo" after fresh exchanges of fire. “For me, I think it’s over,” Trump responded when asked about the status of the ceasefire.
At Least 17 Dead in China After Flooding and Tornadoes During Typhoon Maysak
Death toll from China storms rises to 17, hundreds injured and tens of thousands evacuated. Intense rain and severe flooding from Typhoon Maysak killed at least six people in Guangxi. President Xi Jinping urged "all out" rescue efforts. At least 22 people were killed in China in May after heavy rains lashed its central and southern regions.
Suspect ate Chick-fil-A and interacted with Charlie Kirk staff before shooting, court hears
Details of Robinson's alleged movements were shared on the second day of a hearing that will test if the evidence is strong enough to proceed to trial. Robinson has not entered a plea, but throughout the hearing, his lawyers have disputed much of the evidence and expert testimony. Their repeated objections, calling into question key pieces of evidence, have helped shed light on their potential defence strategy.
Lawmakers probe growing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Brent crude futures were up $4.27, or 5.76%, to $78.43 a barrel at 1127 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 5.4% to $74.23. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a barrel.
More Reform UK transactions worth millions reported to National Crime Agency
SARs are confidential and breaching that confidentiality risks committing a tipping-off offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Instead, SARs are only triggered if there are specific concerns about money-laundering activity that are believed to merit NCA investigation. An NCA spokesperson said: “The NCA does not confirm or deny the receipt of SARs, nor comment on how any SAR is used”
Macron Continues With Syria Visit Despite Explosions Near His Hotel in Damascus
The U.S. men's World Cup run came to an end Monday night. Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium took control early. The Belgian Red Devils X account posted after the game: "Overturn this " It marks the fourth time in the last five World Cups that the U.s. has been eliminated in the round of 16.
Search under way after Boeing 737 cargo plane goes missing off Pakistan coast
Khamenei’s body flown to Iraq for funeral processions. Funeral processions planned in Najaf and Karbala, two holy Shiite cities. Crowds of mourners call for President Donald Trump's death in Iran. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike by Israel and the U.S.
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U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell 0.3% or 130.76 points to close at 52,925.15 after a choppy session. The S&P 500 lost 0.5% to finish at 7,503.85. Six out of 11 sectors of the broad-market index ended in negative territory.
Zelensky is to meet with Trump after a brutal week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Zelensky will try to persuade Nato that Ukraine has turned the tide in this war. But as the war in the skies has intensified, Russia's ballistic missiles are causing Kyiv real problems. To have any chance of that, Ukraine needs more interceptor missiles to protect its cities and civilians.
Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO’s European Members
Khamenei’s body flown to Iraq for funeral processions. Funeral processions planned in Najaf and Karbala, two holy Shiite cities. Crowds of mourners call for President Donald Trump's death in Iran. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike by Israel and the U.S.
Iran’s holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei’s burial.
Iran and the United States agreed as part of the interim deal to allow ships to pass without paying charges for 60 days. Tehran insisted it must control the vessels’ routes and later charge fees for passage, which would upend decades of practice in the waterway. Tehran repeatedly has declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe.
U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The U.S. says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "wholly unacceptable" It has jolted global oil prices — Brent rose 3% on the news to $76 a barrel. An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said it was “quite clear that the US will lead the negotiations to failure”
U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in Strait of Hormuz. US also revokes temporary suspension of sanctions on Iranian oil sales. It is the worst exchange of fire since the two nations signed an interim deal in June. The US and Iran have been trying to reach a long-term deal to curb Iran's nuclear program.
Will Prince Harry’s UK Visit Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry's team announced he had accepted the invitation, but it was quickly made public by the royal household that he had already been informed he could not stay there. The only certainty is that Harry will be carrying out public engagements in London and Birmingham related to the Invictus Games and his charity WellChild.
Trump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold a summit in Turkey. Trump later suggested that he would not have chosen to attend the annual gathering had it not been in Turkey this year. He said he was “very disappointed” in NATO for not participating in the war he started against Iran even though NATO is a defensive alliance.
Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
Lawsuit: ICE gave confidential asylum info to Iran about deportees. "The detainees contributed this information to their asylum application files," the lawsuit alleges. The information was given with the understanding that it would not be shared with the Iranian Government, it says. The lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia by an advocacy group.
