US strikes Iran after accusing Tehran of targeting shipping

The United States has launched significant strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on commercial shipping, while simultaneously reimposing oil sanctions. In Russia, widespread fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries are creating domestic instability, though President Putin remains defiant. Meanwhile, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen confirms her presidential candidacy despite an embezzlement conviction requiring an electronic ankle tag. The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted Russia’s suspension, allowing athletes to compete in the 2028 Games, a decision drawing sharp criticism from Ukraine. Elsewhere, China faces severe weather-related disasters, including landslides and flooding, while UK authorities struggle to contain a multi-billion dollar influx of super-strength cannabis smuggled from Thailand. Finally, a Manhattan skyscraper evacuation highlights ongoing structural concerns in New York’s repurposing of aging office buildings.