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Iran's Threats Ignite Strait of Hormuz Trade Route Fears
US strikes and a renewed port blockade put Hormuz back at the center of the Iran crisis, with oil routes now on the line.

Machado Loses Lead as Venezuela Opposition Talks Start
Formal Venezuela talks are starting, but Machado losing the lead role exposes a fight over the opposition’s mandate.

Power Plants in Crosshairs as Trump Iran Threats Hit Hormuz
Trump’s Iran threats now reach power plants, bridges and Hormuz, raising war-crimes alarms and dragging Congress into the fight.

116 Aboard in Guyana Ferry Sinking, Rescuers Race On
The MV Barima sank off Guyana with 116 aboard. Officials say 53 are rescued, but the missing count remains unclear.

Free England vs Argentina Live Stream Beats Scam Links
England vs Argentina kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, with free legal streams in select countries and scam links waiting for late viewers.

13 Dead in Los Gallardos Fire as Spain Names Victims
Spain identified all 13 Los Gallardos fire victims, correcting an early fear that 23 people were missing.

Cuba Lets Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Walk Into Exile
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is free in Miami after Cuban prison, but exile may be Havana's quieter way to silence him.

Control vs Messi Grips Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final
Opta favors Spain, but Argentina’s route is chaos, early breaks and one Messi touch that can rewrite the final.

Miami Arrest Puts Tate Brothers in UK Rape Crosshairs
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami as the UK seeks extradition on rape and trafficking charges.

EU Entry Exit System Pushes UK Passport Waits to 20 Minutes
Rome says EES has pushed UK passport checks from 7 to 20 minutes, raising the risk of wider summer airport queues.

Bluey Indigenous Language Episodes Bring Yolngu Matha Home
Bluey’s Yolngu Matha episodes turn language preservation into something kids can hear, repeat and share at home.

Pauline Hanson Exports Grievance at London CPAC Stage
Hanson used London CPAC to turn British culture-war fears into a warning for Australia, exposing One Nation's imported grievance playbook.