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Bahrain accuses Iran of launching new drone attack on its territory
Iran did not immediately acknowledge launching an attack
 "Bahrain accuses Iran of launching new drone attack on its territory")
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees
The new routes will allow community groups, universities and employers to sponsor refugees to come to the UK
 "UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees")
Toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to at least 920 dead, 3,360 injured
The new figures were announced by Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the country's National Assembly
 "Toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to at least 920 dead, 3,360 injured")
US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire
 "US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz")
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal with US in 'first step' toward peace
The officials did not share details on the agreement that was signed by Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, and Nada Hamadeh, ambassador of Lebanon to the United States
 "Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal with US in 'first step' toward peace")
A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared
Across the week, designers treated heat as a hospitality problem, a staging problem and a scheduling problem - rarely as a design problem
 "A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unprepared")
Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment
 "Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents")
Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later
It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the warning just after 5:15 pm local
 "Dubai issues incoming missile alert, sounds all clear minutes later")
Nato summit should display unity and defence pledges, says deputy chief
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lambasted Nato allies last week for not allowing use of their bases to attack Iran, as he announced a surprise six-month review of American forces in Europe
 "Nato summit should display unity and defence pledges, says deputy chief")
World Cup: Iran, Fifa avoid questions on Seattle Pride Match against Egypt
FIFA treats the rainbow flag as a statement of human rights and will allow fans to wave it inside the stadium
 "World Cup: Iran, Fifa avoid questions on Seattle Pride Match against Egypt")
New Zealand just one win away from historic World Cup knockout berth
New Zealand coach Darren Bazeley said his side has moved past expectations and now faces a simple equation against Belgium: win on Friday and reach the World Cup knockouts.
Fifa WC 2026: Turkey stun US 3-2 with late goal as Americans eye knockouts
Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.
 "Fifa WC 2026: Turkey stun US 3-2 with late goal as Americans eye knockouts")
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's concerns about Iran deal
Rubio is trying to convince all the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council that the Trump admin does indeed have their backs in negotiations to end the Iran war launched on Feb. 28
 "Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's concerns about Iran deal")
UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Hormuz after attack on vessel
The UN agency said the plan to move stranded ships out of Persian Gulf via the strait will be on hold until the agency can confirm safety guarantees for ships on the evacuation list and in the region
 "UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through Hormuz after attack on vessel")
Watergate would be 12-hour news story today: Vance compares Trump to Nixon
Vance described his admiration for Nixon during a conversation at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California
 "Watergate would be 12-hour news story today: Vance compares Trump to Nixon")
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador through to Ro32, beat heavyweights Germany 2-1
Gonzalo Plata poked the ball past Manuel Neuer in the 77th minute, and Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup by rallying for a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
 "FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador through to Ro32, beat heavyweights Germany 2-1")
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff election
The businessman and first-time candidate defeated progressive rival Ivan Cepeda, signalling voter dissatisfaction with outgoing President Gustavo Petro's administration
 "Trump-endorsed de la Espriella wins Colombia's presidential runoff election")
White House seeks $87.6 bn for Iran war, farmers' aid and Ebola response
The supplemental spending request includes $67 billion for defence needs linked to the Iran conflict alongside funding for farmers, Ebola response efforts and domestic projects
 "White House seeks $87.6 bn for Iran war, farmers' aid and Ebola response")
Bangladesh calls India's explanation over airport incident 'unsatisfactory'
Dhaka calls India's explanation over airport incident involving PM adviser Zahed Ur Rahman 'unsatisfactory', saying he was cleared through diplomatic channels to lead Bangladesh's IORA delegation
 "Bangladesh calls India's explanation over airport incident 'unsatisfactory'")
Alibaba sues Pentagon in bid to remove 'Chinese military company' label
The Chinese technology company argues that its designation as a military-linked entity lacks a factual or legal basis and was made without a fair process
 "Alibaba sues Pentagon in bid to remove 'Chinese military company' label")