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Trump announces restoration of Iran blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20% fee on cargo for safe passage, drawing both support and skepticism. Deadly wildfires rage across Europe with 13 dead in Spain, a British couple among the victims, as the UK braces for a 'firewave' amid extreme heat. A US federal judge voids Trump's IRS settlement, accusing him of self-dealing and attempting to manipulate the judicial process. Tensions in Yemen escalate as Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport, threatening the fragile peace deal.

Trump reinstates Iran blockade, imposes Hormuz shipping toll

Trump reinstates Iran blockade, imposes Hormuz shipping tollPresident Donald Trump announced the US will reinstate a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge commercial vessels a 20% fee for safe passage. The move effectively escalates economic pressure on Iran amid renewed hostilities in the region. Shipping companies have been demanding greater protection for vessels crossing the strategic waterway, which Iran has historically controlled. Multiple news outlets including AP News, BBC, and NPR confirm the policy shift.

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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage (AP News)
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz (BBC)
Trump says the U.S. is back to blockading Iran and will charge ships a toll in Hormuz (NPR)
Trump to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping (SCMP)
Trump says U.S. is reimposing shipping blockade amid renewed Iranian attacks (CBC)

US offers Hormuz protection for 20% fee, drawing mixed reactions

US offers Hormuz protection for 20% fee, drawing mixed reactionsCNN and other outlets detail how the US plan to become the 'guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz would work, with Trump offering naval protection for a 20% cargo fee. The proposal has sparked debate over its legality and feasibility, with the New York Times reporting that Trump's threat contradicts positions held by his own aides. Al Jazeera reports the plan as a significant shift in US maritime policy in the Persian Gulf.

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Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?Since the US-Israeli war with Iran broke out, shipping companies have been calling for greater protection for vessels to safely cross through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route that is controlled by Iran. President Donald Trump now says the United States can provide that — but in exchange for a 20% fee on cargo moving through the waterway. (CNN)
Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work? (CNN)
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls (Al Jazeera)
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides (NYT)

European wildfires claim lives as UK braces for 'firewave'

European wildfires claim lives as UK braces for 'firewave'Devastating wildfires continue across Europe, with the death toll in southern Spain rising to 13, including a British couple. A separate fire in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris has triggered evacuations. The Guardian reports that the UK is entering a 'firewave' as extreme heat creates ideal conditions for wildfires. Authorities in Spain are racing to identify victims as the blazes show signs of stabilization.

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Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire (AP News)
Death toll from southern Spain wildfire rises to 13, blaze stabilized (China Daily)
UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn (The Guardian)
British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims (The Guardian)

Judge voids Trump IRS settlement, accuses him of self-dealing

Judge voids Trump IRS settlement, accuses him of self-dealingA US federal judge has voided a settlement between Trump and the IRS, ruling that the former president sought to manipulate the judicial process and engaged in self-dealing. The judge scrutinized Trump's attempt to establish a $1.8 billion fund through the lawsuit, calling it an improper exercise of power. The New York Times and Al Jazeera report that the ruling represents a significant legal blow to Trump.

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Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund (CNN)
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing (Al Jazeera)
Judge Denounces Trump’s I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing (NYT)

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's Sanaa airport

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen's Sanaa airportIran-backed Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out strikes on Yemen's international airport in Sanaa, escalating tensions in the region. The Yemeni government has also been reported to attack the airport, with Houthis firing missiles in retaliation. The New York Times reports that the conflict over Iranian planes is imperiling Yemen's fragile peace agreement, raising fears of a broader conflagration.

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Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s international airport (AP News)
Tension rising as Yemen gov’t attacks Sanaa airport, Houthis fire missiles (Al Jazeera)
Conflict Over Iranian Planes Imperils Yemen’s Fragile Peace (NYT)