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1. Iran & Oman Reach Deal on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
Iran and Oman have agreed on specific geographic coordinates for a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says the deal includes technical, legal and security points — but full reopening still depends on the US lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Trump has expressed optimism that a deal could come soon.
2. US Senate Panel Votes to Hold Anthony Fauci in Contempt
A Republican-led Senate committee voted to hold former CDC chief Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a COVID-related hearing.
3. Progressive Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary
In a major upset, progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated establishment candidate Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, despite being heavily outspent.
4. Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities Deep Inside Russia
President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian forces hit two Russian oil refineries far from the border. At the same time, Russia launched heavy strikes on Kyiv. Ukraine is reporting air-defense missile shortages partly linked to US priorities in the Iran conflict.
5. Explosive Drone Found at Major German Airport
German police defused an explosives-laden drone found on the tarmac at Leipzig/Halle Airport near a Ukrainian cargo plane. A separate cargo aircraft reportedly collided with another drone in the area.
6. Europe Hit by Extreme Heatwave
Austria broke its national heat record (reaching ~106°F / 41°C). Italy placed dozens of cities on red alert as the heatwave intensifies across the continent.
7. SpaceX Rocket Crashes Into the Moon
A defunct SpaceX rocket (the size of a school bus) slammed into the Moon at high speed, likely creating a new crater. South Korean satellite images show the before-and-after impact site.
8. Trump Denies US Munitions Shortages in Iran Conflict
President Trump rejected reports of significant munitions shortages caused by the ongoing Iran war, saying the US has “massive amounts” and is increasing production.
9. Hiroshima Marks 81st Anniversary of Atomic Bombing
Japan commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima with ceremonies calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
10. Wildfires Continue in Washington State
Firefighters are making progress containing major wildfires near Spokane, but tens of thousands remain displaced and hundreds of buildings have been destroyed.
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