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5 min readLive from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. The U.S. military hit targets in Iran Saturday, the third round of strikes this week, following an Iranian strike against a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are continuing to increase, and analyst Arian Tabatabi says that should come as no surprise, describing a "combo" of a mercurial U.S. president and an Iranian leadership holding a grudge that "is bound to lead us to where we are."
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks closed early Saturday because of another brutal heat wave, France's third this year. In addition to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum will close early due to temperatures forecast to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit through next week. Paris is mostly unair-conditioned, as temperatures are usually in the mid-80s this time of year. Scientists say the frequent and prolonged heat waves are due to global warming caused by man-made greenhouse emissions. Swimming spots are attracting huge crowds as people cast aside reservations about cleanliness in order to cool off.
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- 1 (00:03) **U.S. Military Strikes Iran for Third Time This Week** - The U.S. hit targets in Iran Saturday following an Iranian strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with tensions continuing to escalate.
- 2 (00:50) **Paris Landmarks Close Early Due to Brutal Heat Wave** - The Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum closed early as temperatures are forecast to exceed 100°F, marking France's third heat wave this year.
- 3 (01:30) **Flooding in Kentucky and Missouri Prompts Rescues** - Over 200 children and counselors were airlifted from a summer camp along the Black River in Missouri, with at least one fatality reported.
- 4 (02:36) **Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Hit Kyiv** - Explosions and fires were reported across the Ukrainian capital, killing at least six people including a child, with additional fatalities in the Sumi and Odessa regions.
- 5 (03:01) **England Advances to World Cup Semi-Finals** - England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time in Miami Gardens, where a heat advisory made the temperature feel like 108 degrees.
- 6 (03:52) **South African World Cup Player Dies** - A midfielder for the South African team has died, as confirmed by the country's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture; a moment of silence was held before the England-Norway match.
- 7 (04:18) **Running of the Bulls in Pamplona Sees Injuries** - One person was gored and twelve others required medical attention during the annual event, which gained international fame from Ernest Hemingway's *The Sun Also Rises*.
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