- 5d ago
Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over after mutual strikes; Tehran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump declared the three-week-old US-Iran ceasefire dead on Wednesday after a night of tit-for-tat military strikes, while Tehran warned it could seal the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate two-for-one against any further American attacks.
- Jul 5
Phillies land six All-Stars for Philadelphia Midsummer Classic; Ohtani, Judge among stars set to miss game
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters were announced Saturday, with the host Phillies placing six players on the National League squad. Several marquee names, including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, will skip the July 14 game in Philadelphia because of injuries or scheduling conflicts.
- Jun 29
FDP's Vogt demands stronger stock pension and warns against mini-job cuts in German reform
Schleswig-Holstein FDP leader Christopher Vogt says the government's pension package falls short on equity-based provision and risks overburdening the young, self-employed and students.
- Jun 24
Trump claims Iran agreed to unlimited nuclear inspections; Tehran denies any access to bombed sites
President Trump says Iran has fully accepted high-level IAEA inspections, prompting him to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while Iranian officials from the foreign ministry to the president flatly deny any such agreement.
- Jun 18
Zapatero denies influence peddling as judge questions his sole role at consultancy Análisis Relevante
Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero defended his consultancy work before a National Court judge on Wednesday, denying any role in the 53-million-euro rescue of airline Plus Ultra while the magistrate questioned whether his firm was a front for commissions.
