WORLDU.S. and Iran escalate strikes across MideastThe United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.NPR·July 18, 2026
WORLDIsrael’s ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier is strangling the West BankA new military barrier in the West Bank's Jordan Valley is cutting off Palestinian communities from their land.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDControl, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”.BBC News·July 18, 2026
WORLDCanadian wildfire smoke shrouds US, potential risk for World Cup finalPlumes of smoke from wildfires in Canada are pouring into major US cities.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLDTuchel: England carry ‘scars’ of World Cup heartbreak into France playoffEngland coach Thomas Tuchel says his side carry the pain of defeat into third-place playoff against France.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLD‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices<p>As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide which to fight</p><p>César Alcaraz had only just become a firefighter in the late 1990s when he found himself ambushed by a fast-moving blaze. BarThe Guardian·July 18, 2026
WORLDSteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.Wired·July 18, 2026
WORLDSteelSeries Coupon Codes: 15% Off in July 2026Find the best SteelSeries coupon codes, promo codes, and discount codes for May 2026. Get deals on headsets, keyboards, and mice, including first-order and student discounts.Wired·July 18, 2026
WORLDA seventh night of US strikes cuts water to villages in Iran’s southThe US has bombed bridges and energy infrastructure in the seventh straight night of attacks on Iran.Al Jazeera·July 18, 2026
WORLD2-shot penalty stalls DeChambeau's Day 2 surgeThe R&A assessed Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty following his second round in the 154th Open Championship for an infraction on the fifth hole.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDYanks' Boone laments sticking with Cole in lossYankees manager Aaron Boone was left second-guessing his decision to stick with starter Gerrit Cole after a 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Friday night.ESPN·July 18, 2026
WORLDMessi praises Yamal, calls baby photo 'incredible'...Argentina captain Lionel Messi called his viral 2007 photo with a baby Lamine Yamal "incredible" on Friday, ahead of their historic matchup in Sunday's World Cup final.ESPN·July 18, 2026
