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Senator Angus King raised concerns that ICE agents were not wearing body cameras; witnesses described the man as being shot in the headSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Democrat’s outgoing senator for Michigan Gary Peters has endorsed member of Congress Haley Stevens to be his successor over Abdul El-Sayed in the state’s neck-and-neck primary race set for 4 August.“She has demonstrated to me time and time again that she’s a fighter,” Peters told the Detroit News. “We need workhorses in the Senate, and we need someone who can do that job from day one. This is not a place for on-the-job training.” Continue reading...

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never foundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMinister says government waiting to see ‘what happens’ amid Trump’s threat for 20% strait of Hormuz tariffKristy McBain, the federal minister for emergency management, said the government is waiting to see “what happens” amid US president Donald Trump’s demand for a 20% tariff on all cargoes shipped through the strait of Hormuz.We really need to see some restraint here and constructive engagement to prevent further escalation …We’ll wait to see what happens here. … We know that there needs to be an agreement that is struck and one that lasts, because otherwise it is Australian households and consumers who ultimately end up paying the price. But we’ll continue to play our part here and continue to call for that de-escalation.They do a lot of research. They know who your followers are, who your parents and families might be. They’re increasingly using generative AI to create avatars or personas that are not real people or voice cloning. It can happen very quickly. …Once you take your clothes off, they capture that and immediately start sextorting you.Sometimes they feel like their life is over. One of the key tips we give them is to disclose, disclose, disclose. You won’t be surprised that it’s an underreported crime. Continue reading...

South Carolina governor asks Darline Graham Nordone to replace senator who died on Saturday, after Trump recommendationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailHenry McMaster, South Carolina’s governor, appointed Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to replace him in the Senate following his death on Saturday, after Donald Trump recommended that she be given the role.Her appointment was welcomed by lawmakers from both parties, who saw Nordone as an appropriate replacement for the brother who had raised her after their parents died when she was a teenager. Continue reading...

US Central Command says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping’ in strait of HormuzTrump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of HormuzBahrain’s military has accused Iran of targeting civilians with its latest attacks on the country, after Tehran said it had struck US military facilities and infrastructure there earlier.“Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through its heinous attacks with missiles and drones that target civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the general command of Bahrain’s military said, adding that air defences “intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian aerial attacks” this morning. Continue reading...

The shooting occurred in Biddeford, south of Portland. It was the second death in a week involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent firing into a vehicle.

A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.

Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo hoped to obtain legal status, his family said. He was killed last week by an immigration agent who was looking for a different man.

Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina named Darline Graham Nordone to replace Mr. Graham, who died on Saturday.

President Trump had earlier threatened “very hard” strikes, ordered the resumption of a blockade on Iranian ports to begin Tuesday and said the U.S. would charge a 20 percent fee on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said. Hamas disputed the accusations.

The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to a Mossad safe house in Iran in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.

Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former right-wing leader.

After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire in June.

The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.

A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.

Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.

President Trump regularly insists he won the 2020 election, and the speech could feed into these claims

Sir Keir made his remarks after the American president claimed charging a fee on cargo for use of the Gulf channel was a “matter of fairness” to cover the cost of providing security

President hosted an event to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which will see the streets of Washington, D.C., turn into a race track next month

The outbreak has resulted in at least 86 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been reported

Donald Trump has said the US will be guardian’s of Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% toll on ships using it

The justices were split on ideological lines in nearly a quarter of argued cases this term

The White House and Trump Organization insist there are no conflicts of interest involved in the president’s sons’ business activities

The late senator’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, agreed to serve as her brother’s interim replacement after Donald Trump suggested it

The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue

The little boy’s family said they believed he slept walked the route he would take to school

Jeramino Wardlaw claims the practice was also done by Latino workers who were not punished

US begins new Iran strikes after Trump says ships will be charged to use the Strait of Hormuz  AP NewsIran War Live Updates: U.S. to Resume Shipping Blockade as Trump Threatens ‘Very Hard’ Strikes  The New York TimesUS, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz  Al JazeeraLive updates: US strikes Iran again after Trump orders a new blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Iran  AP NewsUS military launches strikes on Iran after Trump brings back naval blockade  The Hill

Officials: Person killed in shooting involving ICE in Biddeford  WMTWICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Maine, State Officials Say  The New York TimesMaine senators demand independent investigation after ICE shooting  The HillICE shot and killed motorist in Maine. Advocates say he’s a 26-year-old man from Colombia  AP NewsSen. King says Biddeford shooting victim was not intended target of warrant  Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram

South Carolina governor appoints Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term  NBC NewsDarline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term  AP NewsWhat to Know About Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham  WSJTim Scott throws support behind former Rep. Trey Gowdy to finish Graham’s term  PoliticoLindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone Was His Family  The New York Times

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosMichigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce and salad greens as cases rise above 3,000  CNNWhat Utahns should know about Cyclosporiasis — and how to prevent it  AxiosHow to Stay Safe From the Severe Stomach Bug That’s Going Around  The New York Times3 things you need to know about cyclospora  CNBC

The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

England will make a late decision on whether Declan Rice is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting official assertions that fees would violate international law.

A crowd of over 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.

The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.

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Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.

Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.

Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.

Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.

US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility

Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.

Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan urges restraint as Iran and the U.S. clash and a memorandum of understanding unravels.

The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Hormuz was open to ship traffic after trading strikes over the weekend.