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Freshly declassified intelligence is reigniting the battle over the 2020 election, while U.S. and Iranian strikes edge closer to the Strait of Hormuz. We'll also cover Britain's incoming prime minister, how Lindsey Graham's death is reshaping the Senate, and Europe's latest crackdown on Google.

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President Trump on Thursday pointed to a trove of declassified intelligence materials the White House says shows vulnerabilities in U.S. election systems. Intelligence agencies handed them over at the administration's request.

It's the first time the machinery of federal agencies has been marshaled behind claims about the 2020 vote that courts, state officials, and previous federal reviews all rejected. And it teed up a fresh fight with the state election administrators who actually run the mechanics of voting.

A sixth straight day of strikes between American and Iranian forces has spread beyond Iran, with fresh attacks damaging bridges, a water plant and other infrastructure. The escalation is edging steadily toward the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries a fifth of the world's oil.

American commanders rejected Tehran's charge that they deliberately hit civilian sites, insisting the operations targeted only military capabilities. Iran, meanwhile, has vowed to keep expanding its retaliation across the region, raising fears of a far broader war.

Longtime Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will walk into Downing Street on Monday after Keir Starmer's dramatic downfall. He is pitching a government that will "fix things politics has neglected," built on the northern, city-first brand that rebuilt his support.

Britain's new Labour leader says he is already finalising his cabinet and promising the biggest political shift in four decades. Critics openly question whether his "Manchesterism" can scale from one city to an entire country.

More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared drowned after boats carrying members of the persecuted Myanmar minority sank weeks ago, with news only now surfacing. It's one of the deadliest crossings involving the group in years.

Beijing branded new US visa restrictions as discriminatory and threatened swift retaliation, a day after the president accused China of meddling in American elections. Officials warned they could impose countermeasures on US citizens and firms operating in the country unless the curbs are rolled back.

Front-line troops told the BBC they are outraged by the abrupt removal of Ukraine's defense minister during a wartime government shake-up. The move set off street protests for a second day, with soldiers openly questioning the timing amid heavy fighting.

House Republicans pushed a $95 billion war package past its first hurdle, teeing up a bruising fight over the cost, scale and legality of the widening campaign. Lawmakers on both sides are already sparring over war powers and the risk of a far deeper US commitment.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is convening partner nations around shared enforcement standards for what he calls far-left political violence. The move formalizes a State Department framing that has been building throughout the year, and it is already drawing pushback from civil-liberties groups.

The White House warned it could move to strip the licenses of networks that declined to carry a primetime address on election security. The threat left broadcasters weighing a difficult on-air dilemma over their editorial independence.

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Analysts warn olive-oil supplies could now swing sharply from one season to the next as European heat and drought reshape the harvest. Spain's crop remains the swing factor, and traders are already pricing in volatility for 2027 contracts.

The year's largest Indian listing pulled in roughly $31 billion in orders on an institutional frenzy, even as equities elsewhere sold off. Foreign investors also warmed to Indian government bonds, signaling that global money managers still see the country as a rare bright spot.

Senator Elizabeth Warren says the rollback of consumer-bureau rules and enforcement has cost Americans up to $26.5 billion so far. The figure draws on projected lost-refund and fee-relief estimates across every category the bureau had been pursuing before the pullback.

A last-moment abort halted Starship just before liftoff on its 13th test flight, after several of its 33 engines failed to ignite correctly. Elon Musk said the towering rocket will likely try again early next week, and the company's stock slipped on yet another setback.

European regulators issued sweeping antitrust rules forcing Google to share search data with rivals and open Android to competing AI companies. The remedy could reshape how AI assistants reach billions of users and may set a global template for reining in dominant platforms.

A new focal-therapy trial that targets only the tumor rather than the whole prostate gland showed fewer side effects than the standard treatment. The results could reshape how urologists discuss standard-of-care trade-offs with patients weighing their options.

The World Cup final pits Argentina's Lionel Messi against Spain's Lamine Yamal in a matchup thick with history. Messi once cradled Yamal as a baby, and now the two generations face off for the trophy in New Jersey.

Jackson Suber seized the Open lead after a jittery, surprise-filled opening round in his first appearance at the championship. Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy both lurk well within striking distance heading into the weekend.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is hungry to chase a championship in his new Miami setup, quieting questions about his post-trade motivation. His introductory news conference laid out a training-camp arrival plan and early hints of Erik Spoelstra's rotation.

Mary Jo Campbell, the mother of Kris Jenner and grandmother to the Kardashian-Jenner siblings, has died at 91. A family statement described a peaceful passing and a private memorial service planned in California later this month.

Patricia Lockwood won this year's Gabe Hudson Prize for her novel "Will There Ever Be Another You." The honor is one of the fastest-rising literary awards in the US and tends to spotlight younger voices in the form.

Stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke close out the beloved series with a feature film they say will "forever be important" to them and their fans. The movie brings Alice Oseman's hugely popular story to a heartfelt end, capping a run that turned a webcomic into a cultural touchstone.

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What happened. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the influential South Carolina Republican and close Trump ally, died suddenly, and his sister Darline was swiftly sworn in to fill his seat in an emotional transfer of power. His passing stunned Washington, prompting tributes from both parties and abruptly upending the Senate's agenda in the middle of a crowded and consequential legislative stretch. Lawmakers paused scheduled business as colleagues reflected on Graham's decades of service, while party leaders immediately began reassessing vote counts and committee leadership in a chamber where even a single seat can influence the outcome of closely divided legislation.

Why it matters. For two decades Graham was one of the chamber's most consequential dealmakers, a hawkish voice on foreign policy and a rare figure who could shuttle easily between rival party factions and the White House. His absence removes a key bridge-builder at the exact moment Congress is wrestling with war funding, contentious nominations, and an increasingly bitter fight over election integrity. Beyond individual votes, Graham often played a behind-the-scenes role in negotiating compromises, making his loss as much about relationships and institutional knowledge as raw political numbers.

The key variables. Attention now turns to whether his signature priorities can survive, including a long-championed Russia sanctions package that colleagues are now scrambling to carry across the finish line. His successor's voting record, committee assignments, and loyalty to leadership could quietly tip the balance on several knife-edge measures in the months ahead.

What to watch. Expect a rush of jockeying over his powerful committee gavels, a special-election calendar taking shape in South Carolina, and renewed scrutiny of the health and transparency of an aging political class. How quickly the Senate manages to steady itself will shape whether major bills stall out or push ahead through the fall.

- The NTSB says the tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson had struck at least two geese first, with remains found on the rotor blades. Sully would like a word.

- A grieving father is warning about Naegleria fowleri, the so-called brain-eating amoeba that killed his son and has claimed hundreds of lives since 1960 when diagnosis comes even slightly too late.

- Police say a faulty air conditioner sparked the fire that killed eleven people, including children, at an orphanage and injured nineteen more. The appliance meant to cool a room ended eleven lives inside it.

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