The United States has renewed military strikes on Iran, and Tehran has warned it could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as the confrontation spreads to energy markets, regional neighbors and the U.S. Congress.

Todd Blanche, a former defense attorney for President Trump, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a confirmation hearing on his nomination to be attorney general, fielding questions on abortion policy, the department's independence, and his meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has pushed air quality to unhealthy levels across roughly 20 states, prompting warnings for residents to limit time outdoors as the haze coincides with high heat in the Northeast.

Keir Starmer appeared at the despatch box for the last time as prime minister, calling his final Prime Minister's Questions the 'end of my political journey' as attention turned to the contest to succeed him as Labour leader.

A parasitic illness called cyclosporiasis has driven up case counts in Michigan and prompted Taco Bell to voluntarily remove some ingredients from select restaurants this summer.