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Iran’s military named BBC Persian, Iran International, and Radio Farda as “military targets,” alleging links to the Central Intelligence Agency and Israel’s Mossad without presenting public proof. Story Snapshot Iran’s armed forces spokesman listed three Persian-language outlets as targets. The statement claimed direct ties to foreign spy agencies, but offered no evidence. Press-freedom rules say journalists are civilians and must not be attacked. The outlets have reported past threats and pressure against their staff. What Tehran...

A military judge set June 5, 2028, as the start of the long-delayed 9/11 trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants, choosing certainty over speed in a case many Americans fear government may never finish. Story Snapshot A military judge scheduled the 9/11 case to start June 5, 2028. Prosecutors asked for January 2027; the judge said that was too soon. The case covers four accused plotters and remains in the commission system. Pretrial...

Canada set 15%–50% counter-tariffs on a wide range of U.S. goods starting September 8, raising the price of everyday products while deepening a high-stakes trade fight with Washington. Story Snapshot Ottawa will match recent U.S. tariffs “dollar for dollar” with a sliding 15%, 25%, and 50% schedule. Targets include steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. The White House says its own 50% duties answer Canada’s discrimination in autos, alcohol, and dairy. ...

Little League International warned that betting on the Little League World Series crosses a clear line by turning children into gambling props. Story Snapshot Little League restated: there is no place for betting on any youth sports, including the LLWS. Offshore sportsbooks posted odds on LLWS games and futures, despite public backlash. No licensed U.S. sportsbook is shown to offer LLWS betting in the research set. Fans and parents voiced strong objections, calling the practice...

Seven people, including five Americans, died when a tourist helicopter crashed in Kenya’s Samburu County, according to Kenyan officials and the U.S. State Department. Story Snapshot Kenya’s aviation authority confirmed a fatal crash near Mount Ololokwe; all seven on board died. U.S. State Department said Americans were among the dead and consular teams are assisting. The helicopter, a Eurocopter EC130 B4, was flying from Loisaba toward Ewaso Nyiro when it went down. Investigators in Kenya...

President Trump warned of “unprecedented” economic consequences for any nation that helps Iran, signaling a hard squeeze through money, not missiles. Story Highlights Trump is shifting from new military strikes to maximum economic pressure on Iran. Treasury plans measures “never seen” before, with rollouts expected quickly. The campaign builds on years of sanctions and a naval blockade of Iran’s oil exports. Experts say sanctions hit economies hard but often miss political goals. White House Signals Economic...