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July 2026

Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges

The killing sparked nationwide unrest, with cartel members erecting highway blockades and setting fire to vehicles and buildings across 20 Mexican states

U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say

There was some discussion about trying to conclude by the time financial markets open Monday because of concern about how the bombings will affect the U.S. and global economy, but an end point wasn't locked in

I think we just want to win,
Donald Trumppresident
We'll be hitting them very hard. At some point, they're going to say, 'We just can't take it anymore.'
Sean Parnellchief Pentagon spokesperson
The Department of War is locked and loaded, ready to execute the President's directives at a moment's notice,
Karoline Leavittwhite House Press Secretary
As President Trump said at his cabinet meeting today, the United States will win, and Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under his watch."
Israel is unaware of a decision to restart full military operations, nor has been requested of Israel to join any military actions against Iran."

Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video

Every observation like this has the potential to expand our understanding of humpback whale reproduction, maternal behaviour and the earliest stages of a calf's life,
We hope this remarkable encounter will make a valuable contribution to the international understanding of these incredible animals,
Alexander Forrestaustralian explorer, politician and botanical collector (1849-1901)
It's a privilege to have witnessed such a remarkable moment, and even more rewarding to know it may contribute to marine mammal science for years to come,

Spain sends over 48,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead

Ceuta is a Spanish city, and what happened yesterday deserves our full reproach, our condemnation at the strongest possible level of rejection, condemnation and consideration as deplorable,
Pedro Sánchezprime Minister
This demands one of the strongest condemnations, particularly of the human trafficking mafias that deceive many young people, many of whom find death, whether in the ocean or at this border,

FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan

Carlos Cordeirohe is the senior advisor to the FIFA President and is serving as senior advisor to the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup,
Carlos Cordeirohe is the senior advisor to the FIFA President and is serving as senior advisor to the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026
Let me be clear: I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally,
The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over FIFA's proposal to introduce private investment into FIFA's flagship competitions and the decision-making process around FFE,
Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports,

Famed climber among 10 missing on Pakistan peak; 4 bodies recovered

Karrar Haidriclub Vice President
The team has been out of communication since Thursday,
Mao Ning (diplomat)chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
We will provide assistance to Chinese citizens in need and are also willing to offer help in accordance with the needs of the Pakistani side,
Preliminary reports indicate that four bodies have so far been recovered,

Ukrainian ambassador tracks how Kyiv's relationship with D.C. has evolved

Ukraine now provides "regular updates" about its military situation and has been able to combat what she characterized as a prior, erroneous narrative that Russia was winning the war, now in its fifth year

Donald Trumppresident
Ukraine should be this success case for President Trump,
It might happen next week, it might happen later,
There's no policy line or any intention to make these processes interconnected,
We did our best to destroy this missile... but we were not successful,
Russians saw the missiles in places Russia [has] never seen any missiles, like for centuries,

Trump says Hamas agreed to next phase of Gaza peace deal, including disarmament

Donald TrumpuS President
This agreement is a critical step towards Gaza finally being governed by a new Palestinian government that will work closely with the Board of Peace to help the Palestinian people,
As long as Hamas retains its weapons, any civilian government will of course operate as Hamas dictates,

What the fires burning near Bordeaux's vineyards could mean for France's wine industry

For generations, winemaking has been deeply woven into French culture and heritage

The big problem in terms of financial damage is that three years down the line, when these red wines are released, people are gonna remember … that the whole place caught on fire,
The grapes right now are right between when they turn from green to red, and that's the worst time for smoke to hit them,

U.S.-Iran war widens further after drone strikes on Egyptian port

U.S. Central Command released new video it said to show fighter jets launching what it described as a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran

North American nations join Europe's, reject FIFA head's World Cup investment plan

Gianni InfantinofIFA President
This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA's duty as the custodian of world football,
Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifahe has been president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) since 2 May 2013
FIFA's unilateral actions appear to undermine the very foundations of continental football,
I think the first assumption is that Trump was involved in FFE in any capacity, which is just not accurate,

7/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Cornyn and Tillis meet with Blanche amid hold on AG nomination; details on where U.S.-Iran talks stand as war appears to expand to Egypt

Spain deploys military to Morocco border after migrant crossings; 34 deaths

The situation is absolute chaos,
It’s not possible to give precise numbers, but there are thousands of migrants crossing,
The Tarajal border was opened under unusual circumstances this morning and people crossed,

Saudi, Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions on Iran conflict

The Saudis joined the U.S. in strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq on Wednesday and bombed Houthis days earlier, in the first public engagement of any Persian Gulf nation during the war

European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors

As a result of today's discussion, no UEFA national teams will participate in any FIFA competition for so long as these proposals remain alive, unless this proposal has been abandoned in its entirety and binding assurances have been given that FIFA will never again open its governance or competitions to private ownership,
We unanimously and unequivocally reject FIFA's proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors,
Let me say this very directly. Football does not belong to investors. It belongs to the people who fill the stands and who stand on the touchline week in, week out, rain or shine.... The World Cup is not a product. It is the greatest competition in world sport, and it was never anyone’s to sell. Dress the deal up however you like. Once you have sold a piece of it, you have sold out.”

Japan earthquake death toll climbs to 34 as hopes wane for more rescues

We have to make sure elderly people are not developing heatstrokes or dehydration,
The needs on the ground are constantly changing. To put to rest the people's feelings of uncertainty, we will do all that needs to be done,

Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather

In all, more than 220,000 people were forced to flee their homes since last week

If that's confirmed, we could foresee a return to a more normal life for residents, but also for businesses that need to work,
The ground is smoking, because fires go everywhere,
Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use,
We take some short pause, like three hours, four hours,... but it's okay. It's for all the village, all the community."

Husband of U.S. woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play

After careful and thoughtful consultation with family, local authorities, the U.S. Embassy, and others here in Grenada, I join authorities in believing there was no foul play,
Amanda Romano-Harmonfriend
But then she, you know, she floats out of the camera view and so that's the last footage of Liz,