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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Russia is spying on America from 90 miles off Florida. That’s not a distant war

Wars abroad do not become irrelevant to Americans because they are fought far from our shores. The question is not whether Ukraine matters more than our border, our debt, our military readiness, or our working families. It is whether the outcome of Russia’s war will make those challenges easier or harder for the United States. []
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The Cradle
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran condemns 'hostile, interventionist' US–GCC statement
Following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the region, Tehran reminded the Gulf states that collaborating with the US would undermine, rather than enhance, their security
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it will "knock the hell out of"
JUST IN: US says it will knock the hell out of Iran if it attacks ships.@BRICSNews
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack
WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...
Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Rubio says the US is deploying assistance to Venezuela after earthquakes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States is “immediately deploying search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela.” Concerning the agreement intended to end the war with Iran, Rubio told journalists the U.S. and Gulf allies would ensure there would be no fees charged on ships moving through the strait of Hormuz. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 27, 2026
US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes
The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.
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Related coverage for "Russia is spying on America from 90 miles off Florida. That’s not a distant war": The Cradle — Iran condemns 'hostile, interventionist' US–GCC statement. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it will "knock the hell out of". The Young Turks — BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. ArcaMax — US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack. Associated Press — Rubio says the US is deploying assistance to Venezuela after earthquakes. Pajhwok Afghan News — US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes
