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Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
The war with Iran is making oil changes pricier. And a deal won't solve it
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.
Drone strike damages Moscow refinery as Russia reports 60 interceptions
Russian authorities reported no injuries after a strike in southeast Moscow, while Kyiv cast the operation as retaliation for Russia’s intensified aerial attacks
UEFA and French Leagues Resist FIFA’s Wider Cooling-Break Model
The dispute centers on mid-half pauses at the 2026 World Cup, with critics saying a safety rule is being stretched into extra television advertising time
Eight killed after B-52 crashes at Edwards Air Force Base
The bomber went down shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission in Southern California. Officials said the cause remains under investigation
Five questions shaping the UK’s under-16 social media ban
The government wants restrictions in force by early 2027, but the scope, exemptions and enforcement tools are still being worked through
Colorado River Drought Raises Risk of State Water Fights
A prolonged dry spell is straining reservoirs and increasing pressure among states that depend on the river, with legal battles over access now a possibility
Two Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Linked to Keir Starmer
An Old Bailey jury convicted Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc over fires at north London properties and a car connected to the U.K. prime minister
Al-Amri turns Saudi recall into historic goal against Uruguay
The defender, recently dropped from the national team, scored his first Saudi Arabia goal after a turbulent spell at club level and a late return to the World Cup squad
Ghalenoei’s ‘Best Group-Stage Match’ Claim Adds to Iran Scrutiny
A Varzesh3 analysis says Iran’s difficult World Cup buildup is widely acknowledged, but the coach’s sweeping postmatch praise after facing New Zealand risked creating a fresh distraction