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The US insists the Strait of Hormuz is open, despite Iran saying it has closed the waterway amid renewed strikes. Hostilities, which flared up again this week, continued on Saturday after the US said it had struck more than 140 targets across Iran. The attacks were a response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing…

Kenya’s High Court has dismissed a bid by a Rastafarian group seeking to legalise the use of cannabis for religious purposes. The Rastafarian community had argued that the ban on smoking cannabis infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and belief guaranteed under the constitution. In a landmark judgement, Justice Bahati Mwamuye said the…

Josh Kerr of Team Great Britain celebrates after winning the 1 Mile Men’s Final and setting a new World Record during the Novuna London Athletics Meet, part of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League, at London Stadium on July 18, 2026 in London, England. Harry Murphy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Harry Murphy/Getty Images British runner…

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Key events Donald Trump will be hosting IndyCar race drivers at the White House this afternoon for a “Grand Prix showcase” ahead of the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington in late August, according to NBC News. Racers Álex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks and others are set to be there,…

Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian soldiers and Malian troops Thursday as they were en route to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis.