Thursday, 9 July 2026

NPR News: Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One
President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an old Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted plane, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran began trading strikes again.

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NPR News: Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it "cannot remain silent" after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday.

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Wednesday, 8 July 2026

NPR News: U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

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NPR News: The state of the NATO alliance amid Trump's second term

The state of the NATO alliance amid Trump's second term
Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, talks about the ongoing NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and the state of the alliance during President Trump's second term.

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NPR News: Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor

Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she'll run for the French presidency next year despite being sentenced Tuesday to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement.

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Tuesday, 7 July 2026

NPR News: Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

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NPR News: What happened in the opening day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey

What happened in the opening day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey
NATO arrived in Ankara with a message of unity, but President Trump's renewed attacks on European allies have once again laid bare the tensions challenging the alliance's future.

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