THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 178 • Updated Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 08:56 AM UTC

US strikes Iran after drone attack on cargo ship

The U.S. has struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire.

Sources: AP News


Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US as step toward peace

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement with the US, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio called a 'first step' toward peace.

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Venezuela earthquakes: death toll climbs, rescue efforts continue

The situation grows more desperate in Venezuela as people dig through rubble after deadly twin quakes; crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows.

Sources: AP News


Cape Verde becomes smallest country to reach World Cup knockout round

Cape Verde completed an improbable run through the group stage to become the smallest country to earn a spot in the World Cup knockout round.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of Russia

Sources: AP News


Bible stories approved as required reading in Texas public schools

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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports over digital services tax

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against Roundup maker

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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Sources: AP News


Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, but must be resentenced

Sources: AP News