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In the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it is discussing a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, aimed at restarting commercial traffic. Tehran says there are no negotiations with the United States, directly disputing Donald Trump’s assertion that wider talks could resume as soon as Monday.

In Washington state

Fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have forced an estimated 60,000 residents to evacuate. Flames and heavy smoke have reached close to homes around Washington’s second-largest city as emergency crews work to contain the fires.

At the Justice Department

Senator John Cornyn says he has secured an agreement with the Justice Department to end a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund tied to President Trump’s allies. The deal clears the way for Cornyn to support advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.

In British politics

Reform UK says it would deploy the Royal Navy to stop small migrant boats crossing the English Channel. The proposal follows a three-year UK-France enforcement agreement that could see Britain pay France up to €766 million to curb irregular crossings.

In space science

China’s LHAASO observatory has confirmed that the Cygnus X-3 binary system is the most powerful known particle accelerator in the universe. About 7,200 light-years away, it appears to accelerate cosmic rays to energies far beyond the Milky Way’s previously assumed limit.

In currency markets

The United States and Japan say they are prepared to intervene jointly to support the yen if needed, an unusually explicit signal of coordination as authorities try to deter further currency instability.

European heat and fires

Spain has issued heat alerts across six regions, with Gran Canaria under a red warning for extreme temperatures. Catalonia and Aragon are also facing warnings for storms and heavy rain.

In Greece, aerial crews are fighting a major wildfire after a helicopter collision killed two people. Authorities say the Athens region of Attica remains at high wildfire risk as temperatures rise.

Data breaches and AI attacks

Liechtenstein says hackers stole data connected to roughly 31,000 legal entities from its anti-money-laundering register. The government has appointed an investigation team to examine the breach.

Researchers warn that theft from compromised Coldcard bitcoin wallets is continuing, with reported losses now around $88 million. Separately, CrowdStrike says AI-enabled cyberattacks rose 89 percent in 2025, with attackers exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities within one to two days rather than giving defenders the traditional, and increasingly fictional, 30-day patch window.

In business

AstraZeneca is in talks to buy Bristol Myers Squibb in a deal that could value the combined pharmaceutical group at nearly $400 billion. If completed, it would be among the industry’s biggest-ever acquisitions and create the world’s fourth-largest drugmaker.

Student loan relief

About 450,000 Americans who say they were misled by their colleges are receiving federal student-loan cancellations after years of delays. For many borrowers, the relief follows prolonged financial strain and uncertainty over whether their claims would be resolved.

Election interference in Germany

Dozens of fake online posts are circulating ahead of four German elections this fall, seeking to discredit candidates and portray the country as deeply divided. Analysts say Russian-linked disinformation campaigns are increasingly targeting local candidates, not just national political figures.

U.S. talks with Iran

President Donald Trump says a new round of talks aimed at ending the war with Iran will begin Monday. The announcement followed his statement over the weekend that he would halt planned new U.S. attacks on Iran.

Indonesian ferry fire

At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a fire engulfed an Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people. Passengers wearing life jackets were forced to jump into the sea as rescue efforts continued.

In Washington state

Wildfires in and around Spokane have destroyed about 600 structures and forced 60,000 people to evacuate. Across Washington, fires have burned roughly 1,000 square kilometres, with some blazes still uncontained.

Iran talks

President Trump says he has postponed further strikes on Iran and that negotiations aimed at ending the conflict will resume Monday. He says Gulf allies have reached the outlines of a deal, though he has not provided details of what either side would accept.

In UK security

A breach of the Police National Legal Database has exposed the names and contact details of about 114,000 subscribers, most of them police officers. Information linked to staff at the Crown Prosecution Service, Home Office, National Crime Agency and Ministry of Defence was also released. No passwords or security credentials are reported compromised, but the disclosure creates substantial safety and phishing risks.

Currency markets

The United States and Japan have confirmed a joint intervention to support the yen, sending the dollar sharply lower against Japan’s currency. Both governments said they are prepared to intervene again, an unusually direct signal to currency traders.

At Spain’s Ceuta border

Morocco says 11 migrants died during a mass crossing into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, while Spanish authorities put the death toll at at least 72. Thousands crossed during the incident, and the sharply different figures are intensifying pressure over border policy and accountability.

In U.S. politics

Senate appropriators have agreed on a short-term funding bill intended to avert a government shutdown at the end of September and extend funding into December. A procedural vote is planned for Monday night.

Michigan Democrats are voting in a Senate primary between former public-health official Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens. The contest has become a test of the party’s competing views on campaign money, Israel, its 2024 losses, and the strategy for holding the seat in November.

In Ukraine

Ukraine carried out a deep drone attack on Russia’s Saratov region, hitting the Engels strategic airbase and a major oil refinery. Russian officials said air defenses downed 635 drones overnight, but reported strikes still got through. Eight people were reported killed.

In the Middle East

President Trump says U.S.-Iran talks will begin Monday after he canceled a planned military attack, following appeals from regional allies including Saudi Arabia. Trump said he wants to test whether a deal is possible before proceeding further.

That diplomatic push comes alongside continued uncertainty over the U.S.-backed effort to disarm Hamas in Gaza. Israel and Hamas both have objections, and Hamas says any disarmament depends on Israel meeting its own commitments.

In Sudan

A rights group says a Sudanese army drone strike killed 35 people in Darfur. The report comes amid Sudan’s wider war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, a conflict that has already killed tens of thousands.

In Britain

The Home Office has recognized at least five people abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed as victims of human trafficking. Survivors are urging the Metropolitan Police to make trafficking a central part of its investigation, including whether associates helped supply women to Fayed.

In China

A newly uncovered database has offered a detailed view of surveillance of foreign nationals in China. It reportedly records personal information and camera sightings at streets, markets, malls, and a mosque, cataloguing people by nationality and, in some cases, religion.

In markets

The United States and Japan coordinated purchases of yen after the currency’s sharp decline. The move helped reverse some of the slide, and officials signaled that further intervention could follow if needed.

On Broad Peak

Recovery teams in Pakistan have recovered the bodies of climber Nirmal Purja and six other mountaineers after an avalanche on Broad Peak killed 10 people. Searches continue for the remaining three victims.

In tech regulation

New European Union transparency rules require chatbots to disclose that users are interacting with AI. AI-altered images, video, and audio must also carry clear labels.

In Greece

Strong winds pushed a fast-moving wildfire west of Athens, drawing a major response from firefighters and helicopters. During those operations, two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air. Two crew members were killed and two others were injured.

In Ceuta

Spain’s North African enclave is dealing with the aftermath of a mass migration crossing from Morocco. Spanish authorities said 75 people died, mostly by drowning, while many unaccompanied minors remained in Ceuta. Officials later said most of the roughly 60,000 people who entered during the week had returned to Morocco, though some remained in the surrounding hills.

In Canadian travel

A strike by WestJet flight attendants has canceled hundreds of flights across Canada. The disruption affects the country’s second-largest airline and leaves passengers facing widespread schedule changes.

In the Strait of Hormuz

Iran says Oman-mediated talks over the Strait of Hormuz are nearing an agreement. The announcement followed President Trump’s statement that the United States would delay any new attack on Iran while pursuing a quick deal.

In Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian oil facilities and high-rise buildings, killing eight people, according to the report. The attacks followed Russian missile strikes, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine faces critical shortages of Patriot air-defense interceptors.

In the Middle East

CCTV footage reportedly shows Israeli settlers shooting a nine-year-old Palestinian boy in the back during a raid on a farm. The footage is circulating as evidence of the attack.

The New York Times reports that Iran prepared plans during a spring cease-fire to expand attacks through allied militias, targeting Saudi oil infrastructure, tankers near the Suez Canal, and a base in Jordan housing U.S. personnel. The account, based on two senior Iranian officials, says the aim was to raise the cost of U.S. military action.

In U.S. news

Wildfires in Washington and Oregon have put thousands of people under evacuation orders, with dangerous conditions continuing across both states.

In Twin Falls, Idaho, three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out in a busy shopping plaza. An employee was among those killed, and several victims were reported critically injured.

Ukraine’s grain exports

Russian attacks have disrupted Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports, forcing farmers to use temporary storage while they seek other ways to move their harvests. The damage threatens a critical export route for Ukrainian agriculture.

Ferry fire off Indonesia

Five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry caught fire near Madura Island while traveling from East Java to South Sulawesi. Rescue crews recovered 225 people, including passengers who jumped into the sea, but the fire prevented larger vessels from getting close. Investigators are examining the cause as the search continues.

Iran and U.S. policy

President Trump says he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran after negotiators reached the outlines of an agreement. He said a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and address Iran's nuclear programme. There has been no independent confirmation of a final agreement, and the pause follows Iranian attacks on U.S. troops and escalating threats from Washington.

In Minnesota, a cyberattack disrupted dozens of water-treatment facilities. Trump drew criticism after blaming Governor Tim Walz while rejecting federal intelligence assessments warning of Iranian cyber threats. For water systems, attribution is the starting point for stopping the next attack.

Basra war cemetery

Records released through Freedom of Information requests indicate that nearly 800 First and Second World War headstones removed from Basra War Cemetery in Iraq in 2003 were crushed within 18 months and used as drainage fill at a nearby British military base. More than 3,000 people buried at the cemetery remain without marked graves. A grandson of one of those buried is seeking a High Court judicial review. The Ministry of Defence says it cannot comment while legal proceedings are under way.

Ferry fire off Indonesia

At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry caught fire at sea off Indonesia. Rescue authorities say 225 people were saved, with some passengers forced to jump into the water to escape the flames. Search operations are continuing.

Pakistan avalanche

Climber Nirmal Purja and nine others have been confirmed dead following an avalanche in Pakistan, according to Purja's expedition company.

Wildfires in southern Europe

France says it has stopped the spread of major wildfires after weeks of firefighting. Conditions have improved in Spain, although some fires continue to expand, while Greece is battling multiple blazes in strong winds.

Tourist flight crash in Peru

Thirteen people were killed when a tourist flight crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines. Reports say the dead included seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards and two crew members.

Idaho restaurant shooting

Police say a shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho left multiple people dead or injured, including an In-N-Out employee. The suspect is dead.

U.S. and Iran

President Trump says the United States will cancel planned strikes on Iran after what he described as agreement on the framework of a deal. Trump had threatened Iran with severe military action days earlier but offered no details on the reported agreement or its terms.

Wildfires in France

French firefighters have contained a major blaze, allowing nearly 200,000 evacuees to return home. Fire conditions remain acute across Europe as the wider wildfire season continues.

England’s water shortage

Local leaders warn that drought and failing water infrastructure in eastern and southeastern England could undermine government housing targets. Half the country is in drought for a second consecutive year, and the Environment Agency says the pressure poses serious risks to the economy, wildlife, and environment.

In Idaho

Police in Twin Falls say a male suspect is dead after a shooting near an In-N-Out Burger that killed and injured multiple people. Authorities had not released further details on the victims or a possible motive.

In the Middle East

Israeli strikes on homes in Gaza killed five people, according to reports from the territory, shortly after the United States unveiled a proposal calling for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw.

President Trump says he has cancelled planned U.S. strikes on Iran while negotiations continue. He says the pause depends on a rapid agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. embassies in the region have issued security alerts, while Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged Washington not to escalate.

At Spain’s Ceuta border

Tens of thousands of migrants briefly crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, putting renewed pressure on Spanish border authorities. The scale of the crossing has intensified scrutiny of how Madrid and Rabat manage one of Europe’s most sensitive borders.

In Peru

Thirteen people, including 11 tourists and two crew members, were killed when a sightseeing plane crashed near the Nazca Lines. The Cessna Caravan reported an emergency shortly after takeoff before losing contact with air traffic control. Investigators are examining the cause.

In Hungary

Hungary is shutting down its only nuclear power plant after record-low Danube water levels disrupted cooling at the Paks facility. The closure raises the prospect of electricity shortages in a country heavily dependent on the plant.

In U.S. politics

Major Democratic donors are pulling back ahead of the midterm elections, citing frustration with party leadership and Washington. Democratic committees and allied super PACs are also being out-raised by Republican counterparts, potentially limiting spending on advertising and voter outreach.

In Ukraine

Ukraine says it struck three Russian oil refineries in Bashkortostan, about 1,600 kilometres from the border, and sank a sanctioned Russian container ship in the Black Sea. The IAEA also reported that the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant briefly lost outside power, while fuel and power shortages continued in occupied Crimea.

In the Middle East

President Trump threatened further U.S. strikes on Iran while demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil shipments. The State Department told Americans in the region to prepare for flight disruptions and possible airspace closures, and to consider leaving if tensions escalate. It warned that Iran or aligned groups could target U.S. interests abroad.

In U.S. cybersecurity

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with the FBI investigating and no culprit publicly identified. The reports follow warnings about a possible Iranian plot, though authorities have not publicly linked that warning to these incidents.

In Peru

A tourist plane flying near the Nazca Lines crashed, killing all 13 people aboard, according to local reports. The aircraft had been flying over the famous archaeological site.

In Taiwan’s economy

Taiwan’s exports are accelerating on strong U.S. demand for AI chips, driving rapid economic growth. Analysts say the boom still faces serious exposure to potential U.S. policy changes and continuing tension with China.

In West Africa

Satellite imagery appears to show a Russian ship carrying armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel en route to Mali, despite sanctions. The shipment underscores Moscow’s continuing military relationship with Mali, where Russian support has expanded as Western ties have receded.