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theguardian.com (2026-07-12). Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, has died...Lindsey Graham, a longtime US senator and key ally of Donald Trump, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71.
Graham's abrupt death will send shockwaves through Washington and the Republican party.

democracynow.org (2026-07-10). Trump Renews Threat to Commit War Crimes as U.S. Bombs Iran for Second DayTrump: "Their electric manufacturing facilities, right? Their electric plants, where they make their electricity, and their - we will - if we have to, we'll take them out. I don't want to do that, but if we have to, we'll take them out. They have desalinization plants. We'll take them out if we have to.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-10). Israel wipes out villages, attacks civilians after US-led deal with Lebanese governmentIsrael has escalated its destructive attacks on south Lebanon, refusing to withdraw its occupation forces from the country, despite contradictory statements from the United States.

jpost.com (2026-07-10). UN agency records over 5,330 alleged settler attacks in West Bank since 2023According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), since 2023 there have been "over 5,330 settler attacks resulting in casualties, property damage or both."

aljazeera.com (2026-07-10). Iran war live: Uneasy calm in the Middle East after deadly attacksThe guns fall silent in the Middle East after two days of deadly strikes between the United States and Iran as mediating nations attempt to get diplomacy back on track. | A US official tells Al Jazeera that Washington remains committed to negotiations with Tehran and technical talks continue.

apnews.com (2026-07-10). US launches airstrikes on Iran, Tehran fires back at Gulf statesThe United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.

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presstv.co.uk (2026-07-09). Iran Army launches drone attacks on US bases in response to deadly American strikesThe Islamic Republic of Iran Army has launched fresh attacks on US military installations in regional countries in retaliation for deadly American strikes against the nation in flagrant violation of the war-ending deal between the two sides.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-09). Iran will retaliate against anyone complicit in aggression against it, including Europeans: Senior MPIran will retaliate against any country, including Europeans, if it is proven that they were complicit in the US war against Iran, according to a senior Iranian lawmaker.

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aljazeera.com (2026-07-08). Trump's Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week highGlobal markets fell, and oil prices surged after United States President Donald Trump lashed out against Iran, saying that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over" and warning that the US would likely carry out additional strikes on Wednesday night following attacks the previous day.

truthout.org (2026-07-08). Poll: Most Democrats Say Israel Committing Genocide, US Should Downgrade SupportSupport for Israel has continued to crater among Democrats, meanwhile. The poll, released Tuesday, finds that 58 percent of Democrats say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel. This is a double digit increase from January 2024

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-08). Iran to close Strait of Hormuz, strike twice as many targets in response to any US attack: SourceIran has issued a firm warning that it will not back down from its management of the Strait of Hormuz and is prepared to fight to maintain control over the strategic waterway, an informed security source told Press TV on Wednesday.

abc7ny.com (2026-07-07). Midtown Manhattan buildings evacuated after beams found buckling at high-rise construction siteSeveral floors of a Midtown Manhattan office building that's under construction are caving in on Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of several adjacent buildings and street closures.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-07). After Tehran, millions join funeral prayers for martyred Leader, family members in QomMillions of mourners have gathered at the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in Qom to offer funeral prayers for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and members of his family.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-06). Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets during Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplierIsrael identified approximately 1,000 potential targets a day during the first two years of the genocidal wars in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon using its command and control system, according to a presentation by the regime's largest arms manufacturer, Elbit Systems.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-06). Majority of US voters say Trumps war on Iran not worth the cost: Pollclear majority of American voters believe Donald Trump's war on Iran has not been worth the cost, according to a new Financial Times poll that underscores how the war is weighing on the president's approval ratings ahead of November's midterm elections.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-06). China test-fires nuclear-capable missile from submarine into Pacific OceanThe missile, carrying a dummy warhead, was launched by an unspecified Chinese navy submarine on Monday and "accurately fell into the predetermined sea area," state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-05). Millions join funeral prayers for martyred Leader at Tehran's Grand MosallahMillions of mourners from Iran and other countries performed funeral prayers for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on Sunday as Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani led the prayers at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla, attended by large crowds of people.
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aljazeera.com (2026-07-05). White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivitiesMembers of the white nationalist group Patriot Front have orchestrated marches around the United States capital, many obscuring their faces with white fabric masks and sunglasses.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-05). North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile, other weapons from Kang Kon naval destroyer

english.palinfo.com (2026-07-05). 366119The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed last night and at dawn Sunday different areas of the West Bank, breaking into homes and kidnaping Palestinian citizens.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-04). Russia's Medvedev: Strait of Hormuz gives Iran deterrence as powerful as nuclear weaponsDmitry Medvedev has described the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset for Iran comparable in importance to nuclear deterrence, saying Tehran's ability to influence one of the world's most vital shipping routes gives it significant geopolitical leverage.

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counterpunch.org (2026-07-12). The Many Faces of GenocideFive out of six Americans have seen enough and now want our government to stop supplying Israel with military hardware and munitions.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-12). After US policy whiplash, Iran sets the rules in Strait of HormuzUnder the 14-point memorandum signed between Iran and the US, Article Five explicitly assigns the management of the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, giving Tehran responsibility for its future administration and maritime services in consultation with Oman.

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presstv.co.uk (2026-07-10). DPRK vows to bolster nuclear force in quality and quantity to counter US threatsThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea has strengthened its nuclear forces both qualitatively and quantitatively as part of a broader strategy to modernize its military capabilities and enhance combat readiness against the persistent threats posed by the United States and its South Korean puppets, according to a report.

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presstv.co.uk (2026-07-09). Huge turnout in martyred Leader's Iraq funeral delays procession in MashhadThe massive turnout of people in the funeral of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Iraq has led to a delay in the procession in the holy Iranian city of Mashhad.

english.palinfo.com (2026-07-09). Statistics: 15.5 million Palestinians in the world at the end of 2025The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics announced that the number of Palestinians in the world reached about 15.5 million people by the end of 2025, at a time when the Palestinian society faces an exceptional demographic and humanitarian situation due to demolition, forced displacement, systematic eviction, and the repercussions of the continuous Israeli aggression.

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apnews.com (2026-07-08). Oil prices rise 8%, and Dow drops 800 points after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are dropping worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-08). Iran Army expands retaliation with drone strikes on US forces in BahrainThe Iranian Army says it has carried out drone strikes against US military assembly points at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, widening the Islamic Republic's military response to American airstrikes on Iranian territory.

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presstv.co.uk (2026-07-07). A man for all seasons: Martyred Leader's lifelong relationship with literature, media, and cinemaIran, the cradle of an ancient civilization spanning several millennia, has been the source of the loftiest ideas and artistic creations and the birthplace of some of the world's greatest philosophers, scholars, thinkers, and artists.

english.palinfo.com (2026-07-06). GCHR: Israel has turned all of Gaza into an open killing fieldIsrael has turned what remains of the Gaza Strip into an open killing field, targeting civilians in residential neighborhoods, shelters, displacement areas and near the lines where Israeli forces are deployed, known in the media as the "Yellow Line."

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-06). 'April Fools' joke': Belgium blasts FIFA decision to clear US striker to play despite red cardBelgium's football federation has expressed outrage over FIFA's decision to permit United States striker Folarin Balogun to feature in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, despite the forward receiving a red card in the previous round.

themirror.com (2026-07-05). World Cup coach risks FIFA punishment after Palestine gesture following gameEgypt manager Hossam Hassan dedicated his team's victory over Australia on Friday to Palestine, parading the Palestinian flag on the pitch after full-time.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-05). Hind Rajab Foundation hails 'significant victory' after Israeli minister cancels US visit over legal pressureFar-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has canceled a planned visit to New York following legal action and grassroots pressure, with rights groups hailing the cancellation as a "significant victory" in the fight against impunity for Israeli officials guilty of war crimes.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-04). US warned Iran Israel could assassinate top negotiators: ReportUS officials reportedly warned Iran that Israel could assassinate the Islamic Republicís top negotiators amid concerns such a move would derail ongoing diplomatic efforts.

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-04). Iran set for economic rise without anyones permit

presstv.co.uk (2026-07-03). Ayatollah Khamenei was a transformative leader, civilizational architect, and champion of Iran-China ties: ScholarAyatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's life and legacy cannot be understood solely through the offices he held, but through the profound imprint he left on the Islamic Revolution, Iran's state-building, regional geopolitics, and the broader debate over civilization and the emerging global order, says a Chinese scholar.

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