THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 198 • Updated Friday, July 17, 2026 at 01:20 PM UTC

US expands airstrike campaign against Iran, hitting bridges and a key port tower

The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

Sources: AP News


Trump doubles down on election fraud claims in primetime speech

Trump doubles down on election fraud claims in primetime speech.

Sources: AP News


ICE officer in Maine shooting had history of violent behavior, family says

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press.

Sources: AP News


Heavy wildfire smoke darkens skies from US Midwest to East Coast, prompting health warnings

Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.

Sources: AP News


Andy Burnham declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope

Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK’s Labour Party, pledges to restore hope.

Sources: AP News


World Cup final: Messi and Yamal face off after fateful baby photo

World Cup destiny: Messi bathed Yamal as a baby, now they face off for soccer’s top title.

Sources: AP News


House Republicans' $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle

House Republicans’ $95 billion Iran war package clears first hurdle.

Sources: AP News


FDA approves first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients.

Sources: AP News


China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for tech curbs

China’s Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing.

Sources: AP News


Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast

Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast.

Sources: AP News