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A Scottish traffic cone that became a symbol of World Cup friendship was welcomed in Boston, highlighting cross‑Atlantic goodwill tied to the tournament and the connection between Scotland and the city.
The United States has reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports, prompting Tehran to threaten halting Middle East energy exports, a move that could escalate regional tensions and potentially affect global oil markets.
With Iran–linked attacks disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf oil producers are rushing to build pipelines and a new port to bypass the chokepoint. The UAE’s 252-mile West-East Pipeline and Iraq’s Basra–Haditha line could move substantial Gulf crude overland, and Goldman Sachs projects bypass capacity of up to 7.3 million barrels per day by 2028, potentially diverting about 45% of pre‑war Persian Gulf exports by 2027. Saudi Arabia is weighing a Red Sea pipeline expansion, while Dubai eyeing a new Arabian Sea port to further reduce Hormuz dependence; nonetheless, Hormuz will remain a major conduit for 7–9 million barrels per day amid regional instability such as Houthi threats near Bab el‑Mandeb.
A dog that apparently ingested cannabis was rescued from Britain’s highest mountain, with a grateful owner recounting the mountain rescue. The incident highlights the dangers of cannabis to pets and the swift response of rescuers.
A Canadian same-sex couple is suing the surrogate who carried their child after she refused their request to terminate the pregnancy at 22 weeks due to a minor birth defect (cleft lip). The baby was born generally healthy, and doctors advised no major problems beyond the defect, but the couple alleges they weren’t fully informed and that confidentiality was violated. The surrogate, who was reimbursed only for expenses under Canadian rules, says abortion at that stage wouldn’t have been medically warranted and cites the home birth arrangement as well as the contract’s arbitration clause. The family is reportedly seeking around $600,000. The case highlights legal and ethical questions around surrogacy in Canada and how protections differ from those in the U.S.
Two people were killed and six workers remained unaccounted for after a fire at the Oxy Tower renovation site in central Brussels, with more than 200 workers on site. The blaze reportedly spread through elevator shafts, and bodies were found inside elevator cabinets as rescuers continued the search for the missing; authorities have not yet determined a cause. Brussels’ mayor called the incident a tragedy and pledged support for those affected.
Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island as the U.S. said it completed another wave of strikes against Iran, targeting air-defense systems, radar sites, missiles and small boats to curb Iran’s ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it downed a hostile drone and launched retaliation against U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, while CENTCOM reports dozens of targets hit and oil prices rising amid the conflict.
A WHO official says the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts, with the majority of new infections stemming from unknown chains of transmission, highlighting gaps in surveillance and contact tracing and underscoring the need for intensified public-health actions.
Britain identifies an Iran-backed faction as responsible for attacks on Jewish community sites and has banned Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, signaling a hardline stance over Tehran-linked violence.
A deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed several people, with investigators saying the victims were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, underscoring concerns about evacuation routes and safety as authorities probe the cause.
Syria's newly elected parliament held its first session after the ouster of ex-President Bashar al-Assad, signaling a new chapter in the country’s political landscape.
More than 10 projectiles struck Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with officials saying all targets were military and no casualties reported. The US Central Command said it hit about 140 Iranian targets to weaken threats to shipping, while Iran retaliated with attacks in the region, signaling renewed escalation in the Hormuz Strait crisis.
A Cessna 402 crashed near Nassau, killing all 10 people on board, including Bahamian DJ Fresh and members of the Da Pond Band; Flamingo Air was suspended after two Friday incidents, and investigators from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority and Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas are probing the crash as the prime minister offered condolences.
A deadly fire at a Bangkok pub has killed at least 27 people, with emergency crews on the scene and authorities investigating the blaze’s cause.
New York mom Jamey Carney, 43, was killed in her Killarney, Ireland home; authorities allege her migrant Jordanian boyfriend Ahmad Al-Saqar asked for about $5,700 a week before her death and is now wanted for questioning as investigators review calls, texts, social media and bank records. Carney’s 13-year-old daughter is with relatives; the couple reportedly wed in an Islamic ceremony earlier this year and Al-Saqar is believed to have fled to the Middle East after the murder.