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America's military strikes "dozens" of Revolutionary Guard targets across Iran, as the spread of hostilities to Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia threatens to plunge the rest of the Middle East into all-out conflict.
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- 01
How it started01 — How it startedRussian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8, wound more than a dozen more
What happened
Overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded more than a dozen more, authorities said Thursday. In a late-night post warning of the Russian attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again called on Kyiv's allies to su Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8, wound more than a dozen more
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesFrance 24france24.comRead the connected article → - 02
What happened next02 — What happened nextDeadly attack on Pakistan checkpoint leaves 15 dead as militant violence surges
What happened
The assault in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa comes days after another deadly clash in the volatile border province, where authorities have blamed a growing wave of attacks on militants operating from neighbouring Afghanistan. Deadly attack on Pakistan checkpoint leaves 15 dead as militant violence surges
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesFrance 24france24.comRead the connected article → - 03
What happened next03 — What happened nextSeven killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, a day after Zelenskyy warning
What happened
Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences. Seven killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine, a day after Zelenskyy warning
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesAl Jazeeraaljazeera.comRead the connected article → - 04
What happened next04 — What happened nextTrump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
What happened
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye. Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesAl Jazeeraaljazeera.comRead the connected article → - 05
What happened next05 — What happened nextTrump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
What happened
The two leaders discussed diplomacy, economic pressure and force at their meeting in the White House. Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
- 06
What happened next06 — What happened nextLiving with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
What happened
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies. Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesAl Jazeeraaljazeera.comRead the connected article → - 07Major turning point07 — Major turning point
US strikes 'dozens of targets' in Iran as war threatens to engulf Middle East
What happened
America's military strikes "dozens" of Revolutionary Guard targets across Iran, as the spread of hostilities to Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia threatens to plunge the rest of the Middle East into all-out conflict. US strikes 'dozens of targets' in Iran as war threatens to engulf Middle East
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesABC Australiaabc.net.auRead the connected article → - 08
What happened next08 — What happened nextUS launches another round of attacks on Iran
What happened
Targets across southern Iran hit, including on strategic Qeshm Island. US launches another round of attacks on Iran
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesAl Jazeeraaljazeera.comRead the connected article → - 09
What happened next09 — What happened nextTwo arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux
What happened
BORDEAUX, France, July 30 - Two people have been arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled on Thursday to prevent the spread of wildfires near Bordeaux , the local administration responsible for the area said. Two arrested on suspicion of arson as firefighters battle blazes near Bordeaux
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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What happened next10 — What happened nextUkraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump
What happened
Ukraine says it hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries, ramping up pressure on Moscow Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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What happened next11 — What happened nextWildberries: Why Ukraine is blowing up Russia’s ‘Amazon’ with massive strikes
What happened
Kyiv has targeted warehouses and logistics centres in a bid to bring the impact of the war home to ordinary Russians Wildberries: Why Ukraine is blowing up Russia’s ‘Amazon’ with massive strikes
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
- 12
What happened next12 — What happened nextUkraine-Russia war latest: At least 13 dead and Poland scrambles jets as Putin launches ‘massive’ strikes
What happened
Children among those killed as air raid sirens sound across multiple Ukrainian cities Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 13 dead and Poland scrambles jets as Putin launches ‘massive’ strikes
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
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What happened next13 — What happened nextUS military carries out 'heavy wave' of retaliatory strikes on Iran for attack on bases
What happened
The US military completed a “heavy wave of strikes” against Iran on Thursday in retaliation for Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan, as fighting intensified in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long pause . The reignited hostilities appear to have US military carries out 'heavy wave' of retaliatory strikes on Iran for attack on bases
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesDawndawn.comRead the connected article → - 14Latest development14 — Latest development
Middle East live: US air strikes on Iran's Qeshm island kill three people
What happened
A US attack killed three people, including a two-year-old child, on Iran's Qeshm island, the Fars news agency reported on Thursday after the US military said it wrapped up a heavy wave of strikes. The US military said the strikes were retaliation for Iranian a Middle East live: US air strikes on Iran's Qeshm island kill three people
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.
SourcesFrance 24france24.comRead the connected article →