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US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’
Jul 13, 2026 - World 
American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truceThe US military has launched a new wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the latest strikes had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the past few months.The US military began launching more strikes against Iran at 9pm GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (Centcom) said on X, “to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz”. Continue reading...
Greece awaits Nolan's 'The Odyssey' with anticipation despite casting controversy
Jul 13, 2026 - World 
Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” opens July 17 amid international anticipation and controversy over its casting
Truck carrying wedding guests struck on Indonesia highway, killing 13 people
Jul 13, 2026 - World
A truck carrying wedding guests has been struck on a busy highway in Indonesia, killing 13 people
China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
Jul 13, 2026 - World
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Jul 12, 2026 - World
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a tropical storm but it's still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China
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