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Reports say eight US Marines were wounded in a strike on a ship linked to Iran, with claims that the Pentagon initially kept the incident quiet. Outlets are questioning why the injury toll was understated or delayed. The episode is fuelling debate over transparency about American casualties amid rising tensions with Iran in the region.

Authorities say a suspected terror attack was thwarted near a US-operated air base in the United Kingdom. Details on suspects, timing and the method of the alleged plot have not yet been made public. The story is drawing wide attention as security officials investigate and audiences follow updates on the attempted attack near American military facilities on British soil.

Iran says a draft agreement with the United States would include a waiver on oil sanctions, limits on its nuclear programme and the release of frozen assets. The outline suggests a possible pathway to easing economic pressure on Tehran in exchange for nuclear restrictions, though the terms remain at a draft stage and have not been confirmed by Washington.

Following the Supreme Court's broad ruling on presidential immunity, Donald Trump is invoking it extensively as he seeks to expand executive power. The decision, which shielded official presidential acts from prosecution, is now being applied across a range of actions, drawing concern from critics who warn it erodes checks and balances while supporters say it restores authority to the presidency.

US President Donald Trump has proposed licensing Patriot missile systems to Ukraine rather than supplying them directly, but defence experts warn the arrangement could take years to implement. The comments cast doubt on how quickly Kyiv could receive the air defence capability it has been seeking, as Ukraine continues to face Russian missile and drone strikes.

The US has outlined what it says would be included in a potential agreement aimed at ending or averting a war with Iran. Details of the proposed terms are drawing attention as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with observers weighing whether the offer could lead to de-escalation or fall short of what Iran is willing to accept.

The Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of people on voter rolls. The decision marks a shift in the balance between federal immigration records and state election administration, and is expected to prompt more states to conduct citizenship checks on registered voters, a practice critics say risks purging eligible voters.

Spanish politics is in focus as allies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez say it is 'probable' he could call early elections. The trigger would be the rejection of his government's housing decrees, with Sánchez reportedly waiting to see 'how the street reacts' before deciding. The comments suggest growing tension between the government and parliament over housing policy, one of the most contested issues in Spain.

The US Army is laying the groundwork to carry out death row executions at its facilities, with officials saying preparations would be completed if President Trump gives the approval to proceed. The military death penalty has been dormant for decades, and the move signals renewed readiness to resume federal military executions should the White House authorize them. The report has drawn attention to the small number of inmates currently on military death row.

The US Postal Service says it will refuse to deliver mail ballots in states that do not hand over voter lists, a demand tied to a proposal pushed by Donald Trump. The standoff raises concerns about mail-in voting ahead of upcoming elections, with states and election officials weighing compliance against protecting voter data.

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night monologue drew wide attention with jokes about Robert De Nero playing an FCC chairman allegedly threatening him, Donald Trump renaming artificial intelligence, and sidekick Guillermo dancing to New York. The segment mixes political satire with celebrity comedy, and audiences are reacting in large numbers. Commentators say the routine taps into ongoing debates over government pressure on comedians and Trump's public statements about technology.

Brazil's national football team is facing India, and the biggest talking point is the starting lineup. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is fielding a goalkeeper from Coritiba, the first player from the club to start for Brazil in 50 years, according to Correio Braziliense columnist Pedro Morisco. Fans in Brazil are debating the surprise call-up and what it says about squad selection for the match.

The Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever are meeting in a WNBA first-round playoff series, with coverage focused on Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson. Reports say Clark delivered a standout performance to keep the Fever's season alive in one game, while another indicates the Aces eliminated Indiana. A confrontation between Wilson and a fan after a Sophie Cunningham foul also drew attention.

Cloudflare has introduced Clef, a set of open-source decision models alongside a new reinforcement learning fine-tuning platform. The company says the release lets developers train and adapt models for decision-making tasks using RL techniques. Details are so far limited to the company's own announcement, and reaction from the wider developer community is still forming.

Crypto exchange Bitget says its $300 million protection fund is back to full strength after a security breach resulted in losses of $388 million. The company says it absorbed the shortfall itself and replenished the guarantee fund to reassure users their assets remain covered. The incident and rapid restoration are drawing attention across the crypto industry, where exchange reserves and fund adequacy remain closely watched.

Japan's Meteorological information on Typhoon No. 27 is drawing attention, with forecasters saying the storm is expected to move north next week. Tenki.jp reports that falling pressure from the typhoon could significantly affect the Kanto region, and weather forecaster Masashi Tanaka urges people to watch for changes in their physical condition as the system approaches.

Former Williams and Ferrari team manager and journalist Peter Windsor has criticised modern Formula 1 after a duel involving Max Verstappen, saying the kind of move involved "does not belong in a racing driver". Dutch motorsport media are picking up his remarks, sparking debate among fans over racing standards and whether Windsor is right that contemporary driving has crossed a line.