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5 min readThe U.S. launched strikes against Iran for the eighth consecutive night, while Iran retaliated by intensifying its own strikes against Gulf allies. Jordan’s military said it intercepted three ballistic missiles fired by Iran. Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan on Friday, and one remains missing. The violence, as one correspondent put it, represents “some of the worst fighting we’ve seen since the beginning of the war in February in both countries.” The U.S. struck six bridges in a southern Iranian province along the Strait of Hormuz, along with electrical installations and a water desalination plant, leaving twenty villages in the south without water. The U.S. did not comment on those specific targets.
Ukraine and Russia: Ballistic Missile Barrage
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks of the war early this morning, primarily targeting the capital, Kyiv. At least one person was killed in the strikes.
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- 1 (00:22) **U.S. Launches Eighth Night of Strikes Against Iran** - The U.S. launched strikes against Iran for the eighth consecutive night, while Iran escalated strikes against Gulf allies. Jordan intercepted three Iranian ballistic missiles.
- 2 (01:20) **Major Russian Ballistic Missile Attack on Kyiv** - Ukrainian officials say Russia launched one of its largest ballistic missile attacks of the war, targeting Kyiv. At least one person was killed.
- 3 (01:31) **U.K. Leadership Transition: Starmer Out, Burnham In** - Prime Minister Keir Starmer is leaving office, with successor Andy Burnham set to move into 10 Downing Street. Starmer will resign to the King, and Burnham will be asked to form a new government.
- 4 (02:17) **Texas Flooding: State Agencies Conducting Rescues and Debris Removal** - Governor Greg Abbott reports that a large amount of damage is concentrated in Uvaldi, which nearly became an island due to flooding. A major disaster declaration has been sent to the federal government.
- 5 (03:18) **Andrew and Andrew Tate Arrested in Miami, U.K. Seeks Extradition** - British authorities are seeking the extradition of media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. They were arrested in Miami and charged with several crimes in the U.K. and Romania, including rape and sex trafficking. They deny any wrongdoing.
- 6 (03:34) **France Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Rules** - French authorities have ordered internet service providers to block access to the prediction market site Polymarket, citing violations of gambling rules and susceptibility to market manipulation.
- 7 (04:30) **World Cup Final: Spain vs. Argentina** - The men's World Cup final takes place in New Jersey, featuring Spain and defending champion Argentina. The championship includes a new halftime show with Madonna, Coldplay, and a Staten Island school chorus.
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