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Russian Warning Shots Rattle British Yacht in the Channel
A British couple say a Russian frigate fired warning shots near their yacht, while Moscow claims the boat made a dangerous approach.

4 States Drag FIFA World Cup Ticketing Into Legal Fire
Four state AGs are probing FIFA ticket sales, putting seat maps, pricing and checkout claims under U.S. consumer law scrutiny.

$100M Australia Ukraine Aid Cuts Through Crisis Pileup
Canberra is sending Ukraine another $100M for air defence and munitions while domestic crises compete for attention.

Reflecting Pool Algae Turns Trump's Iran Boast Green
Green water at the Lincoln Memorial is turning Trump's $14.2m blue-pool promise into a very public credibility test.

35 Dead as Niamey Airport Attack Shakes Niger Junta
A deadly raid on Niger's main airport killed 35 and exposed a breach at a key civilian and military hub.

Bedford Train Collision Derails Commute, Injures Passengers
Two trains collided near Bedford, injuring passengers, derailing a carriage and shutting the Luton to Bedford line during the commute.

22 Hours Traps Qantas' Sydney to London Flight Bet
Qantas will charge about 20% more for a 22-hour Sydney to London nonstop flight, betting travelers hate layovers more than marathon cabins.

New Strikes Shake Israel Hezbollah Ceasefire Claim
Washington says a truce exists, but reported Israeli strikes in Lebanon are already testing the Israel Hezbollah ceasefire.

Forced Adoption Secrets Haunt Church of England Apology
The Church of England apologized for forced adoptions, but survivors still need records, disclosure, and real repair.

Makerfield Exposes Reform UK Seat Trap Farage Can't Dodge
Reform UK keeps winning polls, but Makerfield showed Farage still hasn't solved the brutal problem that decides power: turning votes into seats.

Burnham's Makerfield Win Puts Starmer's Job in Play
Burnham's Makerfield win gives Labour a credible Starmer alternative and turns private panic into a live leadership threat.

Orderly Exit Push Squeezes Starmer Leadership Challenge
Burnham and Streeting allies want Starmer pushed toward an orderly exit before any Labour ballot can save him.