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BREAKINGBREAKING, The attacks come after an Iranian drone allegedly struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.Published On 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2026For a second day in a row, the United States has launched strikes against Iran, once again citing an attack against a commercial vessel as a motivation.Saturday’s renewed attacks are the latest indication that a regional Middle East ceasefire, established as part of a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MOU), might be at a breaking point.In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which directs military action in the Middle East, explained that the latest attacks…

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Flooding concerns and the threat of tornadoes are putting parts of the Canadian Prairies on alert as a powerful weather system moves across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Environment Canada has issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of Alberta, where between 40 and 70 mm of rain is expected through the weekend.The agency warned that already saturated ground, combined with above-normal rainfall totals this month, could lead to overland flooding, washouts and damage to infrastructure and property.Localized flooding is likely and some roads could become impassable, the forecast alert read.In Edmonton, police on social media alerted that flooding had forced the closure…

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A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot. Matthews’ ruling can be appealed to the state Supreme Court.Attorneys for the state have said Tuesday is the deadline for a final ruling so that ballots for the Aug. 18 primary can be printed.The judge ruled that the division’s decision to exclude Dan J.…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever fan-favorite Sophie Cunningham made a blunt statement about Caitlin Clark’s treatment in the WNBA by opposing players and referees on Saturday. The sports world is in an uproar after Phoenix Mercury star Alyssa Thomas punched Clark in the throat after a game on Wednesday, and referees did not call a foul.Cunningham also spoke about her recent viral exchange with Mercury star DeWanna Bonner, saying Bonner was “losing her s—” because of how mad Cunningham’s now-famous pointing gesture was making Bonner.Cunningham first insisted players are “targeting” Clark.”You see the videos of…

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The US has launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the fragile ceasefire agreement.Explosions were reported in the southern Iranian port city of Sirik on Sunday, with state broadcaster IRIB confirming blasts had been heard but providing no further details, ABC reports.The US military said the operation targeted Iranian military infrastructure in response to what it described as ongoing attacks on commercial shipping in the waterway.“CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping,” the US military said in a statement.“US military aircraft targeted…

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“It feels like I’ve gone back in time,” user Vicky Wang said in a comment on one of Zheng’s videos.Another user Mao Jiuqi called it “the ideal life”. “A tiny courtyard with a dog and a cat, and millions of yuan in savings,” she said.“I love how you designed your home and the koi fish in your pond,” commented a user named Lei Lei, adding that “lying on tatami mats and eating watermelon is my dream”.“Now you have made me want to visit Yunnan.”RURAL REVITALISATIONRapid urbanisation in China has long been characterised by the mass migration of people from rural…

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Ripple has reported a sharp increase in tokenised assets issued on the XRP Ledger, highlighting growing institutional interest in blockchain-based financial products even as XRP continues to face pressure in the broader cryptocurrency market.The value of tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger rose from about $5 million at the start of 2025 to more than $118 million, according to Ripple.The increase represents growth of approximately 2,260% in a matter of months, making it one of the fastest expansion rates among enterprise-focused public blockchains.The developments come as XRP trades at $1.05 after gaining 0.5% over the past 24 hours.…

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Development of Canada’s first offshore wind farms took a significant step forward late Friday when Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator released the names of companies qualified to bid on seabed licences. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator identified five companies and two groups of companies that won approval after taking part in a review process between October 2025 and January of this year.The eligible companies were required to meet certain financial, technical, legal and social criteria to prove they are capable of completing offshore wind projects.The regulator, however, said the companies that met eligibility requirements had the option of keeping…

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