WORLDUS launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hitTehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDRubio convenes countries on left-wing political violenceSecretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell what it calls "left wing" political terrorism.NPR·July 17, 2026
WORLDFive headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PMFrom defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDFive big challenges facing Burnham - and how he might tackle themFrom defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDA very quick guide to Burnham - when does he actually become PM?He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDOil prices rise as U.S.-Iran hostilities threaten supply through Strait of HormuzOil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the U.S. and Iran.CNBC·July 17, 2026
WORLDDay 1 at the Open Championship: An unlikely leader...Jackson Suber had never been to Europe before and now he's on top of the leaderboard following the first round at Royal Birkdale.ESPN·July 17, 2026
WORLDJapan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throneA popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it.NPR·July 17, 2026
WORLDCatfished teen gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profilesElha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media.BBC News·July 17, 2026
WORLDTexas floods ravage through southwestern areas of stateAt least 2 people are dead, and over 200 were rescued in catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country region.Al Jazeera·July 17, 2026
WORLDBurnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.BBC News·July 17, 2026
