World & Security

Firefighters Race to Control Massive Blazes Approaching Major Cities in France and Spain

More than 250,000 people have been evacuated across southwest France while Spain reports its first death as wildfires burn out of control near Madrid and Valencia.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Two Decades of Islamist Violence in Germany: A Timeline of Attacks and National Reckoning

From a 2006 suitcase bomb to the 2024 Solingen stabbing, Germany has recorded multiple Islamist attacks, with frequency increasing after 2015 migration surge.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Netanyahu Vows 'Very, Very Forceful' Response if Iran Attacks Israel

The prime minister told Fox News that any Iranian attack on Israel, directly or through proxies, would constitute a "terrible mistake."

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hegseth Pursues Testosterone Testing for Military Personnel as Part of "High-T" Initiative

The policy would mandate screening for service members 30 and older, with treatment available for those diagnosed with low testosterone.

By Diane Park · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · 5 min read
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More Than 260K Forced to Flee Amid European Wildfires, Authorities Report

Over a quarter-million evacuations ordered across France and Spain as extreme heat and strong winds fan flames through thousands of acres in southwest Europe.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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US Sanctions Target Businesses Linked to Billionaire Iranian Financier Babak Zanjani

The Treasury Department imposed penalties on nine firms and four individuals accused of working around existing sanctions targeting the controversial oil trader.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Iran War Threatens to Blunt GOP Turnout in Midterm Battlegrounds

Polling indicates President Trump's MAGA base is increasingly skeptical of the escalating conflict, raising alarms among Republican strategists ahead of November elections.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Iran Marks First Night Without US Strikes in Two Weeks as Tensions Persist

The pause follows 13 consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes over alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement signed last month.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

British Green Party Supporters View U.S. as Greater Threat to UK Than China, Polling Suggests

A survey finds Green Party backers diverge sharply from the broader British public on which nations pose risks to national interests.

By Diane Park · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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New US-Canada Bridge Project Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Amid Unity Goals

The cross-border infrastructure initiative, designed to symbolize North American cooperation, has instead exposed underlying political and economic divisions between the two nations.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 4 min read