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UAE condemns attack on carrier as it accuses Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’

The munitions shortage reportedly prompted President Trump to chew out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last at Camp David

Blanche alarmed advocates by telling faith leaders ‘victory will be permanent’ in fight to restrict abortion access

The Pasadena Police Department said the caller claimed multiple explosive devices had been placed throughout the hospital

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency over the 100 wildfires raging across the province

Royce White’s announcement is the second by a former NBA player in recent days since the WNBA star renewed the debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports

The plaintiffs are seeking compensation from Mercedes for medical expenses

It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.

In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

UFC Fight Night 284 live updates: Gamrot vs. Salkilld round-by-round coverage  MMA JunkieMain Card Results | UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld  UFC.comPolymarket upgrades $20 invite code “OREGON” for UFC Fight Night live odds  OregonLive.comUFC Fight Night predictions -- Mateusz Gamrot vs. Quillan Salkilld: Card, odds and expert picks for Las Vegas  CBS SportsUFC Fight Night odds, picks: Seasoned MMA analyst reveals selections for Gamrot vs. Salkilld and other matchups at Las Vegas on Aug. 8  SportsLine

Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks  The Washington PostThe U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.  The New York TimesPentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks  AP NewsTrump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns  The Washington PostHow the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage  The Atlantic

Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know  NPRWhere will the total solar eclipse 2026 be visible from?  SpaceWhat it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world  BBCSpanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse  The GuardianWhere to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online  skyandtelescope.org

Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Fever's Cunningham and posts 'white privilege'  AP NewsSky's Carrington tossed after hard foul on Fever's Cunningham  ESPNChicago's DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham and posts ‘white privilege'  NBC 5 Chicago‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’: WNBA star does not hold back after striking Sophie Cunningham in the face  Yahoo SportsSophie Cunningham speaks out against DiJonai Carrington after flagrant foul and 'White privilege' post  foxnews.com

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire  KSL NewsUtah wildfire blocks rescuers from reaching firefighting helicopter crash site  The GuardianDangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah  AP NewsTwo feared dead after firefighting helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 fire  ABC4 UtahMemorial escort to honor helicopter crew killed while fighting Widemouth 2 Fire  KUTV

Did Caviar just spill the beans on the iPhone Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro design, specs and release date? - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comHere’s When Apple Will Reveal Its iPhone 18 Pro Special Event  ForbesTop Stories: Apple's September Announcements, MacBook Air Shortages, and More  MacRumorsiPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: All expected differences  PhoneArenaiPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID  AppleInsider

Perez Hilton’s Condition “Serious But Stable” Amid Hospitalization, Will Require Surgery  The Hollywood ReporterPerez Hilton hospitalized in ‘serious but stable’ condition and will need surgery, family says  nbcnews.comPerez Hilton Lost ‘Significant’ Blood from Self-Harming Livestream, Long Recovery Ahead  People.comPerez Hilton's children fled home minutes before self-harm TikTok livestream, family says  YahooDisturbing TikTok video sparks police response to Miami home tied to Perez Hilton, man hospitalized  Los Angeles Times

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway  ReutersIran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz  The New York TimesIran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks  Dallas NewsIran war live: Tehran demands end to US blockade to reopen Strait of Hormuz  Al JazeeraIran War Updates: Iran says strait won't open until the U.S. "corrects" behavior  CBS News

Meanwhile, expert says bird flu detected on Murray-Darling basin ‘should be ringing alarm bells’. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition demands NDIS changes focus on fraud, corruptionLiberal frontbencher Tim Wilson also called on the government to focus more on fraud and corruption issues in the NDIS, as the Coalition and Labor negotiate on changes to the disability scheme.We have people who are awarding either packages to people when they shouldn’t be used, we’re having people taking advantage of the system and we know this is being exposed.And so as a consequence we’ve seen this massive growth continue to go on and we need to make sure that that’s the focus, not the targeting of the clients. You know, if you go out to voters in Australia, there are a lot of people who are on disability support packages who are very nervous about their future and it’s because of how this government has looked at reforms and they feel like they’re being targeted, not the fraudsters.We’re not wowsers, we do believe in protecting children, particularly from harm.Under the government’s proposed bill, it doesn’t limit the capacity to advertise to children and that’s something that I’m concerned about, making sure that we’ve got the measures that are consistent, appropriate, and also reflecting the changing nature of technology Continue reading...

Officials did not identify the pilots but said they were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by US Forest ServiceTwo helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting a wildfire in Utah have died, officials confirmed Saturday. The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.The helicopter was among those fighting a fire in the Fishlake National Forest. The crash ignited a new fire that spread to connect with the existing blaze, which has now scorched nearly 174 square miles (nearly 451skm). Continue reading...

Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police sayThe death toll from a school shooting in Thailand rose to nine on Saturday, after police said a 12-year-old girl caught up in Friday’s incident had died.Police at the Plai Bang Police Station in Nonthaburi Province said the girl, who had been treated at hospital with critical wounds, had died, a day after a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot his grandparents and then killed more people at his school before turning the gun on ⁠himself. Continue reading...

Yolŋu hip-hop artist dominates, while Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone win artist of the year and Drifting Clouds takes home best new talentBaker Boy has won album, song and film clip of the year at the 2026 National Indigenous music awards (Nimas), paying tribute to his late grandmother who his sophomore album, Djandjay, is named for.The Yolŋu hip-hop artist, whose name is Danzal Baker, won three awards for Djandjay, including song of the year and film clip of the year for its hit single Thick Skin, which features Indigenous artists Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee’ahn and Jada Weazel. Continue reading...

Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.

Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.

IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.

Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.

US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.

Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.

More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.

Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.

A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.

Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.

It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.

The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.

No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".

The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

The Bald Range fire has burned more than 25,000 acres in British Columbia. At one point, the fire spread more than 2,000 acres in about an hour, officials said.

It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday.