THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 178 • Updated Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 08:25 PM UTC

US Strikes Iran After Drone Attack on Ship

The US launched airstrikes against Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship, escalating tensions in the region.

Sources: AP News


Venezuela Earthquakes Kill Over 1,400, Rescue Efforts Underway

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 1,430 people and causing widespread destruction, with survivors still being pulled from rubble.

Sources: AP News


Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement with US Mediation

Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement, marking a first step toward peace, though Hezbollah disarmament remains a challenge.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine Unleashes Major Drone Bombardment on Russia

Ukraine conducted one of its heaviest drone attacks on Russia, striking an industrial facility in Volgograd, while a Russian drone strike killed one in Ukraine.

Sources: AP News


World Cup 2026: Cape Verde Advances, France Dominates

Cape Verde became the smallest nation to reach the World Cup knockout round, while France looks like the team to beat as group play concludes.

Sources: AP News


Europe's Heat Wave Breaks Records in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic

A severe heat wave smashed temperature records across Central Europe, with experts attributing it to a heat dome formation.

Sources: AP News


Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE Director

President Donald Trump nominated former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sources: AP News


Mel Brooks Turns 100: Celebrating the '2000 Year Old Man'

Legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks celebrates his 100th birthday, marking a milestone in entertainment history.

Sources: AP News


Harvey Weinstein's California Rape Conviction Upheld, Resentencing Ordered

A California appeals court upheld Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but ordered resentencing, keeping the former producer in legal jeopardy.

Sources: AP News


OpenAI and Anthropic Limit New AI Models to Trump-Approved Customers

AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic restricted access to new models for customers approved by the Trump administration during a cybersecurity review.

Sources: AP News