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President Trump reverses plan to impose 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo just 24 hours after announcement, while maintaining blockade on Iranian ports.

Core Summary U.S. Bitcoin miner TeraWulf has announced a $19 billion AI data center hosting agreement with Anthropic. TeraWulf’s CEO stated that “not all megawatts are created equally” in the AI race. The deal highlights the explosive growth in AI infrastructure and the industry trend of traditional crypto mining companies transforming into AI compute providers. Event Details According to CoinDesk, TeraWulf announced a $19 billion AI hosting agreement with Anthropic to provide large-scale data center infrastructure services. The deal marks TeraWulf’s formal transition from a Bitcoin mining-focused company to an artificial intelligence infrastructure provider. ...

Core Summary Hungary’s parliament voted on July 13 to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office. Sulyok was widely regarded as a loyalist of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years in office. The vote marks a new phase in Hungary’s post-Orbán political transition, as the new government systematically dismantles the political legacy of its predecessor. Event Details According to the BBC, Hungary’s parliament passed the motion to remove President Sulyok by a majority vote. Sulyok was elected president during Orbán’s tenure and was seen as a steadfast supporter of the former ruling party. After Orbán’s Fidesz party lost the general election in April, Péter Magyar’s Respect and Freedom Party formed a new government, and Sulyok’s political position began to weaken. ...

Core Summary US Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina and close ally of President Donald Trump, died on July 12, 2026, following what was described as a brief and sudden illness. He was 71 years old. Graham served in the Senate for over two decades and was known for his hardline foreign policy positions and conservative stance on national security. President Trump released a statement calling Graham a true American patriot who will be greatly missed. ...

Executive Summary The United States military has launched strikes against targets inside Iran in response to an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation marks a significant deterioration in US-Iran relations and threatens global energy security as Iran announces closure of the critical waterway. Event Details According to the Associated Press, the US military announced on July 12 that it has conducted strikes against multiple military targets inside Iran, responding to Iran’s earlier attack on a Cyprus-flagged civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the operation aimed to “protect international shipping” and “maintain regional stability.” ...

[Core Summary] A small passenger plane crashed in the Bahamas on Independence Day (July 10), killing all 10 people on board. The Prime Minister called the crash “a national tragedy” and pledged a full investigation. It is one of the deadliest aviation incidents in the country in recent years. [Event Details] According to BBC reporting, the small commercial aircraft crashed within the Bahamas archipelago, with no survivors among the 10 people aboard. The Prime Minister issued a statement expressing deep condolences to the victims’ families and described the incident as “a tragedy” for the nation. ...

[Summary] At least 11 people have died and 19 are missing in a wildfire in Almeria, southern Spain, with 6 injured. Some victims are believed to be British nationals. Around 150 firefighters are battling the blaze, with over 1,000 residents evacuated. The tragedy comes amid a sustained heatwave across Southern Europe, with France and Portugal also facing severe fire conditions. [Event Details] According to the BBC, the fire broke out near Los Gallardos in the province of Almeria, Andalusia. Victims’ bodies were found in and around the small village of Bedar. Andalusia’s health and emergencies minister Antonio Sanz described the fire as complex and rapid. Four victims found trapped in a car were driving a right-hand drive vehicle, suggesting they were British nationals. ...

Today’s top 5 global stories: Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 3; Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Guam with emergency evacuations ordered; Iran’s supreme leader’s son absent from funeral raising succession questions; French far-right leader Le Pen faces key verdict; Trump attends NATO Turkey summit testing alliance unity.

NYC health officials have issued a warning to Central Park visitors after a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak grows on the Upper East Side. Multiple cases have been confirmed and investigators are tracing the source.

Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least 3 people and injuring several others. The strike comes amid continued escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.