US-Iran conflict escalates as oil hits $87

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📌 United States Escalates Conflict With Iran

Following a reinstated _US_ naval blockade on Iranian ports, a 20% transit toll, and airstrikes on Bandar Abbas, _Iran_ retaliated against US bases and UAE tankers. President _Donald Trump_ threatened strikes on Iranian power plants during a third night of _US_ airstrikes. Iranian Foreign Minister _Abbas Araghchi_ rejected the US toll, vowing a counter-fee, while Brazilian President _Lula da Silva_ condemned the _US_ proposal as piracy. Global oil hit $87 a barrel.

📌 Spain Defeats France to Reach Final

Matching _Italy_'s 37-game unbeaten streak, _Spain_ beat _France_ 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium. _Mikel Oyarzabal_ scored a 22nd-minute penalty drawn by _Lamine Yamal_ against _Lucas Digne_, and _Pedro Porro_ scored in the 58th minute off a _Dani Olmo_ pass, with _Spain_'s midfield led by _Rodri_ dominating a French side hindered by _William Saliba_'s injury. The defeat ends the 14-year tenure of French coach _Didier Deschamps_ after Saturday's third-place play-off. _Spain_ faces the _England_-_Argentina_ winner in the July 19 final.

📌 Marco Rubio Targets International Criminal Court

US Secretary of State _Marco Rubio_ launched a campaign to disable the _International Criminal Court_'s ability to target US personnel, pressuring nations receiving US military aid to withdraw from the Rome Statute. The campaign escalates previous _Donald Trump_ administration sanctions. The _European Union_ rejected claims that the court threatens US sovereignty, calling the threats unacceptable.

📌 ICE Suspends Traffic Stops After Shooting

_Immigration and Customs Enforcement_ suspended traffic-stop arrests following two fatal agent shootings in Maine and Texas. In Maine, an agent shot _Juan Sebastian Guerrero_, a 26-year-old authorized Colombian worker; Senator _Angus King_ noted _Guerrero_ was not the suspect. The _Department of Homeland Security_ claimed he fled, while a Houston shooting killed a Mexican national, and a Florida man fleeing agents died under a tractor-trailer, marking 10 deaths since President _Donald Trump_ started mass deportations.

📌 Donald Trump Orders Netanyahu to Withdraw

US President _Donald Trump_ ordered Israeli Prime Minister _Benjamin Netanyahu_ to withdraw military forces from Syria and Lebanon to de-escalate regional conflicts, sparking skepticism over whether _Netanyahu_ will comply.

📌 Ukraine Advances European Union Accession Bid

EU ministers approved opening negotiation cluster six (external relations) for _Ukraine_ and _Moldova_, advancing their linked accession bids. While the _European Commission_ deems both ready for all six clusters, further progress requires approval from all 27 EU governments. The step coincided with closing negotiation chapters for _Montenegro_ and _Albania_, though Ukrainian officials noted it was shadowed by Russian missile strikes.

🤖 Sam Altman Promotes GPT-5.6 Model

_OpenAI_ launched the _GPT-5.6_ model family, including the flagship _Sol_ model, at one-quarter the price of _Fable_. CEO _Sam Altman_ warned of potential service hiccups due to surging demand, as usage of agentic products like _Codex_ and _ChatGPT_ grew 2.5-fold over the past week.

📌 Peter Magyar Seeks Hungarian Constitutional Reform

Following a constitutional amendment by _Péter Magyar_, Hungary's parliament voted to remove the president. _Magyar_ also plans to black out state TV and court _NATO_ allies. If the president refuses to sign the amendment, the government will initiate impeachment so the _National Assembly_ president can sign it.

📌 Quick Roundup of Smaller Updates

_Intervene Immune_ is leading clinical trials to regrow the thymus to extend lifespan and prevent age-related diseases. The organ produces T cells but shrinks after puberty, leaving only 10% capacity by age 65. Studies show thymic decline correlates with higher death risk, and surgical removal triples five-year mortality. Startups _TECregen_ and _Zag Bio_ raised $12.4 million and $80 million for regeneration therapies.