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US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflictThe US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes.The US said on Thursday morning it had disabled an unladen oil tanker, during a fifth day of strikes, firing Hellfire missiles into the ship’s smokestack after...
Louisiana man accused of killing deputy US marshal faces possible death penalty
A Louisiana man has been charged with murder after allegedly killing a deputy U.S. marshal who was shot while serving an arrest warrant, federal officials announced Tuesday.Multiple law enforcement officers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant related to a prior sexual battery charge when Clarence A. Frazier Jr., 48, of Alexandria, allegedly barricaded himself inside his home and opened fire, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana.Frazier is charged w...
Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened
Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.
Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar
Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani
Kyiv under fire from Russian missiles after EU-Ukraine sign drone deal
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says emergency services are battling blazes across the Ukrainian capital.
France’s Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu’s visit signals
The trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.
Celebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal win
Jubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.
Wildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orange
Wildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern USTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedOrange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern USCloseSmoke and orange haze from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has spread across Ontario and towards northern US states.There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.Officials say the smo...
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for someImage source, PAByDarren BettLead Weather PresenterPublished1 minute agoCommentsTemperatures are set to drop across the UK this weekend after a spell of intensely hot weather - marking an end to heatwave conditions for some. Fresher northerly winds will cause readings to fall by several degrees in some locations, with a significant cooldown in store for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.However, it will continue to be warmer...
‘Epic squared’: Scaloni lauds Argentina’s back-to-back World Cup comebacks
'There was blood in the water, and we went for it,' Argentina coach said of the relentless late attacks against England.
Iran war live: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait; US ‘disables’ Iranian oil tanker
Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, as Bahrain and Kuwait sound air raid sirens.
Tuchel defends tactics after Argentina send England packing from World Cup
England manager Tuchel swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute.
Tyler Herro lists $12m Florida mansion after blockbuster trade to Milwaukee Bucks
Tyler Herro is saying goodbye to more than just the Miami Heat. After being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA star has also put his luxurious South Florida mansion on the market. Herro has listed his Pinecrest, Florida home for just under $12 million, nearly three years after purchasing the property for $10.5 million in 2022.
Ex-Dem fundraiser torches Biden as book launch implodes: 'No one wants to read'
Lindy Li, a former top Democratic fundraiser, believes President Joe Biden is only doing himself a disservice by promising the public another explanation of why he decided to run for reelection in 2024 despite mounting concerns about his age and cognitive performance.In her view, Biden’s upcoming memoir, titled "Promise Me, America," will only serve to reopen painful wounds that Democrats have struggled to move past since the 2024 election loss. In a way, she believes the book is a bit of a micr...
Argentina stuns England with thrilling comeback to advance to World Cup final against Spain
Argentina, never say die.Once again, the Argentines came from behind, this time against England, to win 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal and keep the dream of repeating as champions alive. Argentina was held off the scoresheet for 85 minutes, and finally broke through when Lionel Messi set up Enzo Fernandez just outside of the penalty box, and the 25-year-old hooked a shot around England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford into the back of the net to knot it at 1-1.Lautaro Martinez then played the hero as...
National Hot Dog Day deals: Here's where to get free and $1 hot dogs
July 15 is National Hot Dog Day, and several food retailers nationwide are offering promotions to help celebrate.Americans consume roughly 20 billion hot dogs each year, or 70 hot dogs per person, on average, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC).Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans eat an estimated 7 billion hot dogs, enough to stretch from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles more than five times, according to the NHDSC.GAS STATION FOOD IS 'EXTRAORDINARY' AND 'HIDI...
Kelly Bensimon says she's lucky to be alive after horror head-on crash left her unconscious
Kelly Bensimon said she was "lucky" to be alive after a horror head-on crash sent the Uber carrying her and celebrity chef Andrew Molen spinning.Bensimon and Molen detailed the terrifying moments after an oncoming vehicle slammed into the Uber carrying them, describing a violent impact that left the former "Real Housewives of New York City" star briefly unconscious and both hospitalized."I’m lucky to have walked away alive," Bensimon told Page Six."My right arm is a mess," the real estate agent...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses the point on Caitlin Clark and the face of the WNBA debate
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has every right to think A’ja Wilson is a better basketball player than Caitlin Clark.A lot of people do, and I'm not here to argue they're wrong.Wilson is a four-time WNBA MVP, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, eight-time All-Star and three-time league champion. There’s no argument that Clark’s professional résumé is as robust as Wilson’s.CHINEY OGWUMIKE CLAIMING THAT A’JA WILSON IS ‘GREATER’ THAN TOM BRADY EXPOSES ESPN’S WNBA CREDIBILITY PROBLEMBut that isn't the sam...
Livvy Dunne reveals the reason it is 'really hard' to watch boyfriend Paul Skenes pitch
For Livvy Dunne, watching her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, is not easy.Dunne, 23, said watching Skenes pitch is harder than competing as a gymnast at LSU and that she goes through a whirlwind of emotions during his starts."Obviously, I think I got put on blast a few times while watching him," Dunne said during an appearance on MLB Network with Skenes. "I get nervous because I obviously want him to do his best. I love him. He usually pops out, does his thing, does amazing. But I...