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Editorial

Strength and Accountability Must Define the New American Era

A new standard of American leadership is emerging through military resolve and a crackdown on institutional evasion.

US President Donald Trump sitting in the White House wearing a blue suit jacket, white shirt and red tie.
Tech7h ago

Trump Signals Crackdown on AI After OpenAI Security Failures

President Trump is weighing new controls on artificial intelligence to combat cybersecurity threats and prevent China from stealing American technological breakthroughs.

Anthony Fauci at Wednesday's hearing
Politics17h ago

Fauci stonewalls Senate, invokes Fifth Amendment over 100 times

Former health official Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during a tense Senate hearing regarding his conduct and the origins of COVID-19.

Jay Clayton sitting at a bench inside the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, leaning into a microphone and stretching his arm out
PoliticsYesterday

Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence, ending a period of leadership instability and signaling a return to more conventional oversight for the agency.

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Thursday, July 9

Palestinians mourn Mohammed al-Wahidi
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Israeli Strike Targets Hamas Operative in Gaza

Mohammed al-Wahidi, a senior official with the Egyptian Relief Committee, was killed alongside a Hamas operative during an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City.

A lady who is crying holding up two pictures. On the right, Lyse Doucet
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Power Vacuum in Tehran: Iran Installs New Supreme Leader Amid Regional Chaos

The Iranian regime has installed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

A still image of an oil tanker under attack from a drone in a black and while nighttime image
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Ukraine Cripples Russian Fuel Logistics in Bold Maritime Strike Campaign

Ukrainian drone strikes have decimated Russia’s maritime fuel supply routes, forcing the Kremlin to confront the reality that its naval forces are incapable of protecting vital logistics.

An image of five ships with the BBC Verify branding
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

Iran’s Aggression Chokes Global Shipping as Tehran Flouts Peace Deal

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following a series of Iranian attacks on commercial tankers, exposing the failure of diplomatic appeasement to curb Tehran's maritime belligerence.

A woman wearing a red outfit and headscarf gazes past the camera
Foreign PolicyJuly 9, 2026

ICC Claims Breakthrough in Prosecution of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces

The International Criminal Court has secured evidence connecting leaders of the Rapid Support Forces to massacres and crimes against humanity in Sudan, marking a significant step toward holding the paramilitary group accountable.

Graham Platner seen on stage at a microphone. his hand is over his mouth
PoliticsJuly 9, 2026

Democratic Senate Hopes Implode as Scandal-Plagued Candidate Quits

After a series of controversies culminated in a sexual assault allegation, Democrat Senate hopeful Graham Platner has suspended his campaign, leaving his party scrambling to salvage a critical seat in Maine.

Graham Platner stands in front of a sign for his candidacy
PoliticsJuly 9, 2026

Democrat Senate Hopeful Graham Platner Suspends Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign after being accused of sexual assault, capping off a series of controversies that led party leadership to abandon his candidacy.

Wednesday, July 8

Three homes on a residential street in San Francisco. The three floor homes look clean and well maintained with well-trimmed plants and trees outside.
TechJuly 8, 2026

AI Wealth Explosion Triggers San Francisco Real Estate Frenzy

An influx of massive wealth from the AI sector has pushed San Francisco home prices to record highs, creating a hyper-competitive market that is pricing out residents not tied to the tech boom.

US President Donald Trump jokes with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at Nato summit
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

NATO Chief Dismisses Trump Friction as 'Family Argument' Amid Alliance Expansion

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is downplaying tensions with the Trump administration, asserting that the alliance remains a vital strategic necessity for U.S. national security.

Sir Keir and Erdogan, both wearing dark suits, shake hands. Behind them are the Union Jack and Turkish national flag.
PoliticsJuly 8, 2026

Starmer Accepts Firearm Gift from Erdogan Amidst New Defense Pact

Sir Keir Starmer was gifted a live-fire revolver by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a NATO summit, a weapon that will be rendered useless before it can ever be legally brought into the UK.

Mark Rutte walking with Donald Trump
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Nato Chief Struggles to Defend Alliance Unity Amid Trump's Rightful Scrutiny

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to project an image of unity within the alliance, even as President Donald Trump's persistent and necessary critiques of member contributions continue to expose deep-seated tensions.

Trump at Nato summit
Foreign PolicyJuly 8, 2026

Trump Declares Iran Deal Dead After Tehran's Repeated Deceit

President Trump has officially declared the June memorandum of understanding with Iran over, citing Tehran's consistent pattern of lying and violating the ceasefire agreement.