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President Trump backed down from a threatened military escalation against Tehran, fueling Iran’s narrative that he fears war. Former diplomat Amir al-Mousawi said, "We have no problem with war at all, and we are ready for the big confrontation." Tehran continues to challenge Washington after peace negotiations fell apart last month.
Todd Blanche scrapped a $1.8bn slush fund on Sunday to secure his confirmation as US attorney-general. The Department of Justice rescinded the order after two Republicans threatened to block his nomination. Blanche said, "today's Order officially rescinds" the fund. This move clears the way for a Senate committee vote Tuesday.
Kansas Democrats are split on how to keep the governor's office as they search for Governor Laura Kelly’s successor. Voters want a candidate who can win over centrist voters in November. Kelm Lear said, "We want to make sure that a moderate Democrat isn't someone who will bend the knee."
The National Park Service said President Trump’s proposed 250-foot-tall arch would harm views at dozens of historic sites. The structure would disrupt sightlines from the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Ed Stierli said, “These adverse effects are intentional and inherent in the design of the arch.” Construction could start soon.
United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that new Iran negotiations were set to begin on Monday. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, "We are not going to host a delegation or be guests of a country during these days." The situation remains very unclear.
Wieselburg in Austria set a new July heat record of 40.3C last week. Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin moved across the Pacific Ocean towards Japan. The storm reached 175mph wind speeds on Thursday. As it nears Okinawa, officials said, "wind speeds of 80-100mph are still expected to affect the archipelago and remain strong."
Ashjan Abdel Aal’s sons, Othman and Sami, went missing on June 29, 2025, after leaving their Gaza City home for aid. The brothers never returned, leaving their family in deep pain. "I want them to come back," Ashjan said. Many families face similar risks while searching for food during war.
NHS England plans to change how it evaluates the Palantir data platform after staff highlighted flaws in the analysis. Officials said the move follows concerns about the baseline used to judge success. Charles Tallack said the request raised "serious questions about the analytical culture" in the health service. Updates follow.
Five people died and many remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Java on Sunday. Rescuers saved 229 people from the Mutiara Sentosa 2, but officials said the actual passenger count is unclear. Survivor Ahmad Abdul Karim said, “Fanned by the wind, the flames spread extremely quickly,” during the incident.
Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed 600 structures by Sunday, authorities said. The fires burned 21 square kilometres near Spokane over the weekend. Senator Maria Cantwell said, "We are not out of danger," as crews continue to fight the blazes across the dry region.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded a $1.8 billion fund for Donald Trump’s allies on Sunday evening. He took this step after Republican senators threatened to block his confirmation as the permanent Justice Department head. This move shows how political pressure often shapes key appointments and policy decisions in Washington.
Malaysia is tightening hiking rules after a social media trend left many adventurers needing rescue. In the first five months of 2026, 52 hikers got lost. Officials said, “The government’s priority is to reduce the risk of hikers getting lost.” New measures include mandatory guides and banning risky compressed hikes.