THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 211 • Updated Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 01:51 PM UTC

US and Iran Trade Missile Barrages as Conflict Escalates

The US and Iran exchange missile strikes, with the US launching attacks on Iranian targets after foiling a missile assault on American forces. Hopes for a quick resolution dim.

Sources: AP News


Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment Over 100 Times in Senate Hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly pleads the Fifth in a contentious Senate committee hearing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, facing a contempt of Congress vote.

Sources: AP News


Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 9; NATO Scrambles Jets After Missile Falls in Poland

Russian attacks kill nine in Ukraine, and NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, raising tensions.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine Hits Two Major Russian Oil Refineries After Zelenskyy-Trump Meeting

Ukraine strikes two key Russian oil refineries, hours after President Zelenskyy met with President Trump.

Sources: AP News


Wildfires Rage Across Europe; France Allows 84,000 Evacuees to Return Home

France makes progress against massive wildfires, allowing 84,000 evacuees to return, as blazes flare across Europe.

Sources: AP News


Elon Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota Over Law Banning 'Nudification' Technology

Elon Musk's AI company sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law prohibiting technology that creates nude images.

Sources: AP News


US Economy Grows Sluggish 1.5% in Q2 as Inflation Stays High

The US economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, with inflation remaining stubbornly high.

Sources: AP News


Thousands Break Through Border Between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta

Thousands of people breach the border separating Morocco from the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

Sources: AP News


Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Irish Musician, Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who won an Oscar for the film 'Once,' died in a motorcycle crash.

Sources: AP News


Jared Leto Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in BBC Documentary

Actor Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in a BBC documentary.

Sources: AP News