Clashes erupt again in Syria's Suwayda between Bedouin and Druze fighters (LINK) 18 July 2025

EU hits Russian oil, shadow fleet with new sanctions over Ukraine war (LINK) 18 July 2025

US moving 'with haste' to enable weapons shipments to Kyiv, says Washington (LINK) 18 July 2025

Crypto market cap nears $4 trillion as Bitcoin and altcoins surge following key US legislation (LINK) 18 July 2025

Donald Trump orders US attorney general to 'produce' more Epstein documents (LINK) 18 July 2025

— It's unclear whether Trump is authorising the public release of these documents or when that could come — though such action would typically require the approval of a court.

Israeli attacks across Gaza have killed at least 29 people, including at least three people in a strike on the only Catholic church (LINK) 17 July 2025

PBS, NPR and public media set to lose federal funding as package of spending cuts clears Congress (LINK) 17 July 2025

US passes Genius Act, first major national crypto legislation (LINK) 17 July 2025

— The bill sets up a regulatory regime for so-called stablecoins, a kind of cryptocurrency backed by assets seen as reliable, such as the dollar. The provisions include requiring stablecoins, an alternate cryptocurrency to the likes of Bitcoin, to be backed one-for-one with US dollars, or other low-risk assets. Critics argue the bill will introduce new risks into the financial system, by legitimising stablecoins without erecting sufficient protections for consumers.

DeSantis under fire for using disaster funds to build migrant detention jail: analysis of $20m spent on 'Alligator Alcatraz' shows some contracts went to governor's donors or allies (LINK) 17 July 2025