2026-07-20
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Iran said two ships trying to pass through the Strait
of Hormuz using an unsafe route were involved in an unspecified accident.
In a warning broadcast on state-affiliated television, the Islamic authorities said they had deterred two others.
America launched heavy attacks against Iran on Saturday for the eighth night in a row.
After two American servicemen were killed in Jordan a day earlier, 16 Americans have died in the war.
Spain won the World Cup for the second time, defeating Argentina 1-0.
Though they dominated the final, Spain could only break down the reigning world champions,
who had been reduced to 10 men in the second half of extra time.
President Donald Trump, one of many world leaders in attendance,
handed over the trophy to the victors, along with Gianni Infantino, FIFA's controversial boss.
Ukraine hit four fuel infrastructure facilities in southern Russia and oil tankers in the Black Sea.
The attacks follow a major Russian strike on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, before dawn on Sunday.