Iran War Live Updates: Bridges and Water Plants Hit as Strikes Stretch to 7th Straight Day

Overnight and into Friday, Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has targeted similar sites in Gulf …
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Iran War Updates: Bridges and Water Plants Hit as Strikes Stretch to 7th Straight Day

Published on: July 18, 2026, 2:01 am

Overnight and into Friday, Iran reported U.S. strikes on infrastructure that can serve civilian purposes and has targeted similar sites in Gulf countries that host American bases. In the afternoon, the U.S. military announced a new round of attacks on Iran.

Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister

Published on: July 17, 2026, 6:53 pm

At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.

The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine

Published on: July 17, 2026, 8:57 pm

A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now Ukraine’s young defense minister is out.

‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.

Published on: July 17, 2026, 12:46 pm

In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a direct appeal by President Trump to Xi Jinping.

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say

Published on: July 17, 2026, 7:52 pm

The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.

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The HSA-Medicare Collision: Why Enrolling at 65 Can Make Contributions Tricky
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Current Mortgage Rates: July 13 to July 17, 2026
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Trump’s New Student Loan Repayment Plans Are Live. Here’s a Crash Course for Borrowers
Everyone with federal student loans should review the new plans, but SAVE borrowers must make a switch soon.
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