THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 190 • Updated Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 07:34 AM UTC

US and Iran exchange airstrikes, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, jeopardizing an interim deal to end the war.

Sources: AP News


Graham Platner withdraws from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim

Democrat Graham Platner plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after a woman accused him of drunkenly forcing her to have sex.

Sources: AP News


Judge orders $5.8M payment to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse case; Trump appeals

A federal judge ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her.

Sources: AP News


Emmy nominations: 'The Pitt' leads with 25, 'Hacks' breaks comedy record with 24

The medical drama 'The Pitt' earned 25 Emmy nominations, while 'Hacks' set a comedy record with 24 nominations.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Egypt complains of biased officiating in loss to Argentina

The Egyptian Football Association said it 'cannot remain silent' after alleged unfair officiating in Egypt's 3-2 Round of 16 loss to Argentina.

Sources: AP News


Oil prices surge as US-Iran ceasefire collapses after new attacks

Oil prices rose and stocks dropped worldwide after Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran 'over' following fresh attacks.

Sources: AP News


IMF expects sluggish 3% global growth, weighed down by Iran war but boosted by AI

The IMF forecasts 3% global growth this year, citing the Iran war as a drag but AI as a positive factor.

Sources: AP News


Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS to perform at World Cup final halftime show

Justin Bieber and other top artists will join Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the World Cup final halftime show.

Sources: AP News


South Korea's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in martial law case

South Korea's highest court upheld a prison sentence for former President Yoon in the first martial law case.

Sources: AP News


Flooding in southern China kills at least 39 people after days of heavy rain

Days of heavy rain in southern China caused flooding that killed at least 39 people.

Sources: AP News