WorldUS President Donald Trump is demanding that Iran pay reparations for attacks in the past. He has accused Tehran of seeking compensation for war-related damages itself. The demand comes as hopes for a deal involving the Strait of Hormuz fade. Trump’s position signals a tougher US approach toward Iran amid the dispute over compensation.
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PoliticsSean Hannity debates Florida congressional candidate Oliver Larkin about his policy agenda on “Hannity.” Hannity presses the candidate to answer questions about his positions rather than evade them. The discussion touches on taxes, billionaires, socialism and government. Larkin is identified as being backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, placing the exchange in an election and policy context.
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WorldQatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari says negotiations between Oman and Iran have progressed to an advanced stage. He describes the discussions as being at a critical juncture. Doha supports all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region, he says. As mediators, Qatari officials want the Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible.
WorldIsrael’s security establishment says illegal settler violence in the occupied West Bank rose by 63 percent during the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year. Home demolitions have also increased across the territory. The reported surge comes amid a worsening pattern of pressure on Palestinians in the occupied area. Michael Lynk, a former UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, offers further comment on the developments.
WorldThailand is dealing with its deadliest school shooting since 2022. Reuters visual journalist Chalinee Thirasupa was among the first reporters to reach the scene. She describes what she saw on arrival and recounts the immediate aftermath of the shooting. Her account captures the scene as the country responds to the deadly attack.
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WorldUS President Donald Trump says Iran should compensate everyone it has killed or wounded over the years. His remarks came after Tehran demanded compensation for damage caused by the war the United States began waging against Iran. Senior Middle East and North Africa analyst Ryan Bohl offers an assessment of the dispute and its implications.
WorldFirefighters have slowed major wildfires in Washington state, enabling tens of thousands of evacuees to return. The fires had forced about 65,000 people to leave the Spokane area and destroyed more than 900 homes. Across western North America, blazes extend from British Columbia through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and California. Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Spokane.
WorldA powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, leaving more than 100 people dead. The report examines how the country is responding to what is described as its deadliest earthquake in years. Elsewhere, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an order reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccinations. Prospects for a Hormuz deal are fading as Trump demands reparations from Iran, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is nearing an agreement to buy a stake in English Premier League club Liverpool.
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CultureDisney is bringing the Camp Rock franchise back nearly two decades after the original film became a hit. New and returning stars of the franchise have reunited for Camp Rock 3. The premiere celebrates the film’s return and its assembled cast.
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WorldDrought conditions affected 95 percent of mainland France in July. The severe situation is not confined to France, but is shared across Europe. Journalist Ellen Gainsford reports on the worsening summer drought and its broader regional reach.
PoliticsUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is taking a nationwide tour focused on the cost of living. The discussion asks whether bringing forward a ban on “subscription traps” will address public concerns. It also covers Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s meeting with his counterpart Marco Rubio. Another subject is how alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai to face a court in Dublin.
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CultureJury selection opened Monday in the Las Vegas trial of former street gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis. Prosecutors accuse the 63-year-old of organising the drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in 1996, while alleging that he was not the gunman. Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charge. A conviction could bring a life sentence with no possibility of parole. Correspondent Wassim Cornet reports on the case.
PoliticsTurkish lawmakers voted on Monday to approve a bill granting limited amnesty to Kurdish PKK militants. The measure is presented as an important step in a peace process. That process seeks to bring an end to decades of deadly violence. The vote therefore advances efforts to resolve the long-running conflict through reintegration and negotiated peace.
WorldFrance is confronting an exceptional drought alongside this summer’s extreme heat. Groundwater levels are below normal across roughly two-thirds of the country. Authorities have placed around 70% of the national territory under water restrictions to help conserve supplies. The successive heatwaves are intensifying pressure on the country’s water resources.
HealthUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations. The measure limits the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations. Trump said the change would benefit children in the United States. FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle provides analysis of the order and its implications.
CulturePakistan is widely associated with conservative values and has rarely attracted attention for its music and entertainment industries. In major cities including Karachi and Lahore, however, a discreet yet lively DJ scene is gaining momentum. New talents and artists are helping reshape the country’s musical landscape. Increasingly, women are also claiming space in a field traditionally dominated by men.
WorldUS President Donald Trump took a tougher position toward Iran while talks continued on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for past attacks. Trump said Tehran had sought compensation for war damage in public statements, although negotiators had never raised the issue. Separately, major US investment firms, including Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, BlackRock and Brookfield, are being tapped by Nvidia for a $500 billion financing effort.
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WorldFox News correspondent Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv on the latest developments in the conflict between the United States and Iran. Victoria Coates adds her analysis on “Fox & Friends First.” The report says President Donald Trump is demanding compensation from the Iranian regime. The item centers on Trump’s response and the continuing dispute between Washington and Tehran.
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WorldThe final ruling in the case against former Syrian security official Atef Najib is expected on Tuesday. He is accused of directing the crackdown in Deraa in 2011. Najib, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former head of Deraa’s political security, is the only defendant attending the proceedings. Bashar and Maher al-Assad are among those being tried in absentia. Al Jazeera reports from Deraa, Syria.
EconomyNvidia is reportedly working with major Wall Street firms on a financing drive that could channel as much as $500 billion into artificial-intelligence infrastructure. Oil prices are rising again as expectations for a breakthrough between the United States and Iran weaken. At the same time, traders are once again testing Japan’s willingness to defend the yen while Treasury yields move higher.
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SportsParis is hosting the third Esports World Cup, with thousands of competitors taking part. Athletes are competing across 24 esports for 25 titles. France 24’s Oliver Farry discusses the event with Nicolas Besombes, an assistant professor of sports sociology at Paris Cité University’s Institute of Sport and Health. The conversation focuses on the tournament currently taking place in the French capital.
SportsUEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC have issued an open letter to the “football family” criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The three confederations targeted his conduct during a proposed sale of a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. They described the conduct as a “fundamental breach of trust.” The letter also called for leadership that works for the game.
PoliticsAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Vietnamese President To Lam in Canberra on Tuesday. The two leaders agreed to strengthen defense and security cooperation between their countries. They also pledged to bolster economic ties. The meeting underscored a shared intention to deepen Australia–Vietnam relations.
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World2:11:06Typhoon Dolphin has moved farther inland into China’s central Hubei province. Flooding has covered streets, while tourist sites have been closed and construction projects suspended. Forecasters are warning of extreme rainfall across a wide area of the country. Beijing has been placed on high alert as the storm continues to affect central China.
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