President Donald Trump announced the restoration of a naval blockade on Iran and declared the United States the 'guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,' demanding a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the waterway. Iran vowed to continue contesting American control, and the UN shipping agency opposed any transit fees.President Donald Trump reimposed a US naval blockade on Iran and declared the United States the 'guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,' demanding a 20% toll on all transiting cargo, a move Iran mocked and the UN shipping agency opposed.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a powerful Republican from South Carolina and key Trump ally, died suddenly at age 71 from an aortic dissection, triggering a scramble to fill his Senate seat.
Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, with a 28-year-old suspect re-arrested on terrorism offences.
More than 2,700 excess deaths in England have been linked to record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, with scientists attributing the toll to human-caused climate change.
A massive fire at a packed Bangkok pub killed at least 27 people and injured more than 70, with Thai authorities investigating possible criminal negligence.
Tens of thousands of foreign nationals have fled South Africa as anti-immigrant protests escalate, with more than 53,000 deported in a government crackdown.
Airstrikes hit Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, with the government claiming it blocked an Iranian plane and Houthi rebels accusing Saudi Arabia of the attack.
The European Union is set to propose sweeping restrictions on children's access to social media, with an expert panel recommending a ban for under-13s.