Year: 2026

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a one-week low, with only eight vessels transiting the waterway, according to Reuters data. This figure is below the 10-day average of approximately 12 vessels and marks the lowest daily count since 5 August amid ongoing regional conflicts.

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Andy Burnham will lead a meeting of the Government’s Cobra committee on Wednesday to address extreme heat conditions causing widespread wildfires and drought across the UK. Temperatures are expected to reach 38C, with officials from relevant departments and the Environment Agency in attendance.

Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity by a Syrian court in Damascus.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine does not recognise Kosovo’s independence, a remark that has drawn ire from Prishtina, which insists on its right to self-determination. Kosovo’s authorities have since removed a prominent Ukrainian flag in response, underscoring rising tensions between both nations.

Oil prices rose as violence in the Middle East raised concerns over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude increased by over 2%, nearing $90 a barrel, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with US military actions further complicating the situation. The future of oil production remains uncertain.

Two individuals are in hospital following a workplace incident in downtown Regina when a scaffolding deck detached and collapsed at a building on Hamilton Street. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation into the circumstances is underway.

Republican senators have unveiled 11 text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government phone dating to 2021, related to his management of the COVID pandemic. The messages include discussions on the risks and benefits of vaccines for pregnant women, with insights from Dr. Serena Chen of CCRM Fertility.

Robert Gilman, a former US Marine imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is on his way home following his release for humanitarian reasons amid health concerns.