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Iranian Attacks Kill Two U.S. Soldiers in Jordan; One Service Member Missing After Fourth Strike in Five Days
The attacks have wounded dozens of American troops and damaged multiple helicopters, marking a significant escalation in strikes against U.S. forces in the region.
Cuban Artist a Dissident Exiled After 5-Year Prison Sentence Arrives in US
The artist's arrival marks one of the most high-profile defections from Cuba since diplomatic tensions between the two nations have intensified under the current administration.
Tate Brothers Arrested in US After Additional Charges Filed Against Them in UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate, who were already facing charges in the United States, now face new criminal allegations in Britain related to sexual offenses.
Ousted Squad Democrat Campaigns Alongside Activist Who Defended Hamas, Promoted Violence
Former Rep. Cori Bush, mounting comeback bid in Missouri's 1st District after losing seat, appeared with self-described Maoist whose online posts included anti-American rhetoric and violence-related statements.
Iran Threatens Wider War If US Strikes Persist, Warns 'No Political Border' Will Be Safe
Senior adviser Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will abandon limited retaliatory responses and launch full-scale offensive operations if American military actions continue.
Mark Carney Faces Criticism Over Canada Wildfire Response, Points to Climate Change as Shared Challenge
Ontario wildfires have sent toxic smoke across much of the American Midwest and Northeast, raising questions about federal emergency response coordination.
Iranian Attacks on Jordan Military Bases Injure Several U.S. Service Members, CBS Reports
The extent of injuries remains unclear and the Pentagon has not yet confirmed details; no fatalities reported by either U.S. or Jordan.
Japan Enshrines Male-Only Imperial Succession in Law, Defying Public Support for Female Rule
The revision allows adoption of distant male relatives as heirs while permitting princesses to retain royal status after marrying commoners, but critics warn the measures could doom the monarchy.
Boris Nadezhdin, Putin Critic, Convicted of Displaying Extremist Symbols Ahead of Russian Parliamentary Vote
The conviction effectively bars the opposition figure from running in September's State Duma elections, where United Russia seeks to maintain its dominance.
Xi Calls for Global AI Governance Framework, Criticizes U.S. Technology Restrictions
China establishes World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization with 29 nations as Xi frames American curbs on tech sharing as 'overstretching' national security concerns.