US Army tests burial methods for 2,400 remains a day
The North Carolina exercise used simulated remains to test temporary burial methods that would allow later identification and return to families.
MILITARY RESEARCH
Investigation finds millions in Israeli defence-linked funding at US universities
Records reviewed by investigators identified more than $15m in Israeli defence-linked university funding reported inconsistently.
US IMMIGRATION
Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from asylum seekers
B1 and B2 visa holders who later sought asylum could lose their visitor status under a sweeping State Department plan.
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE
Israel joins international rescue teams in earthquake-hit Colombia
Israeli search-and-rescue teams are helping Colombia as rescuers search for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
COUNTER-CARTEL CAMPAIGN
US plans land operations against drug cartels in Latin America
Pete Hegseth says Washington is working with Colombia and Ecuador to extend its military campaign against trafficking networks.
COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE
Brother clings to hope as rescuers search Cali earthquake rubble
Rescuers in Cali search collapsed buildings as families await news of missing relatives after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
Pentagon says US operations killed 153 civilians in 2025
All confirmed deaths came from three April strikes in Yemen; 15 other incidents remain under review.
US WEAPONS STOCKPILES
Pentagon gives arms makers 21 days to accelerate production
Estimates put Patriot stocks at least 65% below pre-war levels and THAAD stocks at least 38% lower.
SPOKANE WILDFIRES
Man arrested on suspicion of starting destructive Spokane wildfire
Aaron Farinacci was arrested as three uncontained fires displaced about 67,000 people and destroyed at least 700 structures.
Cyber Activity Reported at Michigan Water Systems After Minnesota Disruptions
Michigan reports cyber activity resembling incidents that disrupted water utilities in Minnesota and several other U.S. states.
VENEZUELA’S POLITICAL TRANSITION
Venezuela Opens Political Transition Talks Without Machado
Venezuela is opening negotiations that could lead to a political transition without opposition leader María Corina Machado.
CANADA–U.S. TRADE TENSIONS
Canada scraps joint U.S. bridge ceremony after Trump’s new tariffs
Canada cancelled a joint bridge celebration after Trump announced 50% tariffs, though traffic may still begin on July 27.
WILDFIRE CRISIS
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Evacuations and World Cup Final Concerns
Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has spread into the U.S., prompting health warnings and concerns ahead of the World Cup final.
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Brother clings to hope as rescuers search Cali earthquake rubble
Rescuers in Cali search collapsed buildings as families await news of missing relatives after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
Pentagon says US operations killed 153 civilians in 2025
All confirmed deaths came from three April strikes in Yemen; 15 other incidents remain under review.
Pentagon gives arms makers 21 days to accelerate production
Estimates put Patriot stocks at least 65% below pre-war levels and THAAD stocks at least 38% lower.
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Aaron Farinacci was arrested as three uncontained fires displaced about 67,000 people and destroyed at least 700 structures.
Twenty-five US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs
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Cyber Activity Reported at Michigan Water Systems After Minnesota Disruptions
Michigan reports cyber activity resembling incidents that disrupted water utilities in Minnesota and several other U.S. states.
Venezuela Opens Political Transition Talks Without Machado
Venezuela is opening negotiations that could lead to a political transition without opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Canada scraps joint U.S. bridge ceremony after Trump’s new tariffs
Canada cancelled a joint bridge celebration after Trump announced 50% tariffs, though traffic may still begin on July 27.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Evacuations and World Cup Final Concerns
Smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has spread into the U.S., prompting health warnings and concerns ahead of the World Cup final.