BBC News:
| Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes | Wed 15th Jul 2026 13:26 BST |
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks. | |
| Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war | Wed 15th Jul 2026 00:17 BST |
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months. | |
| Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal | Tue 14th Jul 2026 20:13 BST |
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters. | |
| Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers | Wed 15th Jul 2026 14:32 BST |
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea. | |
| Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa | Wed 15th Jul 2026 16:33 BST |
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot. | |
| Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform | Wed 15th Jul 2026 12:44 BST |
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election. | |


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