THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 215 • Updated Monday, August 3, 2026 at 02:30 AM UTC

Trump announces halt to new Iran strikes after reaching deal parameters

President Donald Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of a deal to end the Iran war and that the U.S. will stop new strikes.

Sources: AP News


Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured

Multiple people were killed and injured in a shooting at a fast food restaurant in southern Idaho; the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Sources: AP News


Wildfires in eastern Washington force evacuation of 60,000 people

Authorities say wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area, including patients at its U.S. medical center.

Sources: AP News


Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta deals with the aftermath of a mass border crossing by Moroccan migrants, with many returning to Morocco.

Sources: AP News


Moscow restaurant bombing kills at least 3, wounds 21

A bomb attack on a restaurant in Moscow is called a 'terrorist act' by the mayor, with at least 3 killed and 21 wounded.

Sources: AP News


Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' actor, dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, best known as 'Big Pussy' on 'The Sopranos,' has died.

Sources: AP News


Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown during the middle of campaign season.

Sources: AP News


2 killed in helicopter collision near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

Two people were killed when firefighting helicopters collided near Athens, as Europe faces a severe wildfire crisis.

Sources: AP News


Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to warehouse

Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least 5 people in Russia and caused a fire at a Wildberries warehouse.

Sources: AP News


Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13

A plane carrying European tourists crashed during a Nazca Lines viewing flight in Peru, killing 13 people.

Sources: AP News