THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 197 • Updated Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM UTC

US expands airstrikes into northern Iran and disables ship attempting to break blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes on Iran, hitting targets further north. American forces also fired into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.

Sources: AP News


More than 100 wildfires burn in Canada, sending dangerous smoke into the US

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast.

Sources: AP News


Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach World Cup final

Argentina has been the king of late-game heroics at this World Cup.

Sources: AP News


Defense Secretary Hegseth announces new military screening for testosterone deficiency

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s rolling out a new screening program for 'testosterone deficiency' among troops.

Sources: AP News


House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

Sources: AP News


More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

Sources: AP News


UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner after World Cup semifinal

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

Sources: AP News


TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Sources: AP News


More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees

Sources: AP News


Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78 from pneumonia

Sources: AP News