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Iran says it targeted U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following U.S. strikes on targets in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.

In a fourth day of hostilities, Iran said that it had targeted a U.S. naval base in Bahrain and a Kuwaiti air base with drones and missiles. No major damage or casualties were reported.

More than three days after twin earthquakes devastated the Venezuelan coast, the rescue effort faced chaos and delays as the chances of finding survivors diminished.

Volunteers in a middle-class neighborhood in Caracas used drills, picks and hammers to break through concrete, trying to find anyone in need of rescue.

Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States. It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.

Fox News and Fox Business aired 45-second retractions, admitting there was no evidence linking local critics of O’Leary’s project to Chinese funding

Trump tours site of his planned arch as well as golf course he plans to renovate on rainy Sunday in DC

FIFA confirmed it has been in contact with New Zealand law enforcement, but said it could not comment further on the allegations

President Donald Trump surveyed his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links could host major tournaments

At least one person has died following the attacks on Russian oil refineries

Gian Rachtelli, known online to his followers as the livestreamer ‘Manny,’ was reportedly dressed in an Uncle Sam costume and overalls when he was taken into custody

O.J. Simpson was the first member of the Buffalo Bills to be inducted into the old stadium’s Wall of Fame — but will go unrecognized at the new Highmark Stadium

The sheriff’s office was tipped off by a pair of animal advocates

Known affectionately as ‘Mother Khadijah’, she worked alongside her husband for decades

Thousands of protesters gathered in Serbia's Kraljevo, dismissing Aleksandar Vucic's pledge to resign.

Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans after two deadly earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 1,400.

Israeli forces restrict Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque and block the call to prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque.

Those rescued include 60-year-old woman trapped for 86 hours, as tens of thousands still reported missing.

We have finally reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup - here is Al Jazeera's guide to the best matchups.

Rats infest Gaza's camps, where sewage and tents full of waste spread disease as families live without sanitation.

The Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice.

Israeli forces bulldozed olive trees in the village of Zububa, west of Jenin in the occupied West Bank.

Keir Starmer’s rapid fall from power and Britain’s revolving door of leaders.

Just days after signing a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran have traded strikes.

Demonstrators doubt the president is truly surrendering power after 12 years in charge.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosPartners, NASA Ready for June Launch of Swift Boost Mission  NASA Science (.gov)NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission  The Boston GlobeNASA is paying $30 million for a 1st-of-its-kind rescue mission to the aging Swift telescope before it falls from space. Is it worth it?  SpaceThis Week, NASA Will Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Mission to Save a Space Telescope That Has Observed the Sky for Nearly 22 Years  Smithsonian Magazine

Lingering distrust, low vaccine rates threaten containment of Lancaster measles outbreak  Pittsburgh Post-GazetteDoctors warn of severe adult measles cases as Lancaster County outbreak grows  LancasterOnlinePennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 72 cases among children and adults  WHYYPennsylvania health officials address measles outbreak: ‘We will not slow down until this ... is over.’  Inquirer.comState health officials monitor measles spread in Pennsylvania  WFMZ.com

Canada vs. South Africa LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as first knockout tie is goalless at the break  ESPNSouth Africa vs Canada live updates: Co-hosts denied penalty in first 2026 World Cup knockout game  The New York TimesWorld Cup live updates, results: Canada vs. South Africa kicks off Round of 32  Yahoo SportsLIVE: South Africa vs Canada: FIFA World Cup 2026  Al JazeeraCanada vs. South Africa odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from expert on 18-8 roll  CBS Sports

Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C  BBCRecord heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise  ReutersHeat wave blasting Europe is the worst ever recorded, researchers say  The Washington PostFrance records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave  NBC NewsScenes from the Paris Heat Wave  newyorker.com

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base  Spaceflight NowSpaceX sends 24 Starlink satellites into Earth orbit on Falcon 9 launch from California (video)  YahooSpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video)  SpaceSpaceX’s Weekend Falcon 9 Launch Set for Vandenberg, With Potential Sonic Booms  edhatSpaceX set for Starlink Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base  KSBY News

Russians Feel the War’s Hardships as Ukraine Pummels Crimea  WSJUkrainian assaults on Crimea could lead Putin to escalate  The TelegraphUkrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea  The New York TimesRussian-installed authorities declare economic emergency in Crimea  ReutersUkraine’s Attacks on Crimea Expose Limits of Putin’s Protection  Bloomberg.com

Dangerous heat wave to scorch U.S. ahead of July Fourth  NBC NewsA widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week  CNNWarnings expected for heat wave hitting New England this week. Here’s how hot it will feel.  The Boston Globe‘Heat Dome’ Could Bring Triple-Digit Temperatures to the Midwest and Eastern U.S.  The New York TimesDangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week, forecasters warn  CBS News

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks  AP NewsLive updates: US and Iran ramp up threats as strikes escalate, straining fragile truce  CNNU.S., Iran Carry Out New Strikes, Testing Fragile Ceasefire  WSJU.S. crude oil falls below $70, resuming losses after attack on cargo ship near Oman  CNBCLive Updates: Iran Strikes U.S. Sites in Bahrain and Kuwait as Attacks Show Few Signs of De-escalation  The New York Times

After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.

Great Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell storms to her second Diamond League win of the season with a commanding victory in the women's 1500m in Paris.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.

Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.

Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.

The annual celebration on Sunday took place in a city where many in the L.G.B.T.Q. community are optimistic about their local leaders but face challenges from the Trump administration.

Their bodies were brought by helicopter to a Colorado airport, where their soot-covered comrades drove them to the coroner’s office. Fires are raging in the arid Southwest after a warm winter.

Iran sees its control over the Strait of Hormuz as critical leverage in peace talks with the United States. It seems willing to risk the cease-fire to maintain that power.

Princess of Wales becomes first royal to climb Scotland, England and Wales’s highest mountains, 18 months after cancer remissionThe Princess of Wales has completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for a cancer charity, becoming the first member of the royal family to achieve the feat.Catherine Middleton, 44, revealed in a message on social media she had successfully taken on the trek not only as a physical endeavour but “to give something back” and raise awareness of the wider impact of serious illness. Continue reading...

Heat records of over 40C set as extreme weather spreads east, with more than 191m in Europe enduring 35C or aboveAfter decades of warnings, why is Europe so unprepared?Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary reached record temperatures of more than 40C on Sunday as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spread east.More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C, with extreme heat warnings across the region. Continue reading...

About 31 in every 1,000 facing haemorrhage or severe tears, NHS figures show, in trend described as ‘national crisis’How a Romford maternity ward was able to turn the tide after a ‘requires improvement’ ratingWomen in England are at their highest risk of suffering a serious injury while giving birth since records began in 2020, NHS figures show.The rate of women sustaining the most serious type of tear during childbirth rose to 31.1 in every 1,000 in January, February and March – the highest since monitoring began in 2020. Continue reading...