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August 1, 2026 · Issue 18
The Weekend Gist — August 1
Spain is sending troops to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, causing a border security crisis and at least 15 deaths.
July 31, 2026 · Issue 17
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An agreement for Hamas disarmament has been reached, seen as a critical step towards a new Palestinian government governing Gaza and potential Israeli withdrawal.
July 29, 2026 · Issue 16
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The US launched heavy strikes on Iran targeting dozens of Revolutionary Guard sites after Iran attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces.
July 28, 2026 · Issue 15
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Iran launched an attempted surprise attack with multiple ballistic missiles on American forces, all of which were successfully intercepted.
July 27, 2026 · Issue 14
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Wildfires have forced the evacuation of over 300,000 people and burned record-breaking acres in both France and Spain this summer.
July 25, 2026 · Issue 13
The Weekend Gist — July 25
The US has imposed new 10%-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 major trade partners over concerns about forced labour in their supply chains.
July 24, 2026 · Issue 12
The Gist — Friday, July 24
The US has imposed new 10%-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 major trade partners over concerns about forced labour in their supply chains.
July 23, 2026 · Issue 11
The Gist — Thursday, July 23
The Trump administration signed a commercial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allowing U.S. companies to build and supply nuclear power plants, but it lacks the strict "gold standard" safeguards against weapons development.
July 22, 2026 · Issue 10
The Gist — Wednesday, July 22
The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, and the Pentagon urgently needs an additional $67 billion to restock weapons and address military shortfalls.
July 21, 2026 · Issue 9
The Gist — Tuesday, July 21
The U.S. has conducted 10 consecutive nights of strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks that killed 3 U.S. troops and injured nearly 100 more.
July 20, 2026 · Issue 8
The Gist — Monday, July 20
An American service member was killed in Iraq during ongoing U.S. strikes against Iran, marking the 17th U.S. death in the conflict.
July 18, 2026 · Issue 7
The Weekend Gist — July 18
The U.S. has intensified strikes on Iran, expanding attacks near Tehran and enforcing a naval blockade, while Iran warns the Strait of Hormuz is a red line and retaliates with missile and drone attacks.
July 17, 2026 · Issue 6
The Gist — Friday, July 17
Smoke from over 100 wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is causing hazardous air quality across much of the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, prompting widespread health alerts.
July 16, 2026 · Issue 5
The Gist — Thursday, July 16
The US has expanded its strikes to northern Iran, including Tehran, while Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at US allies in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
July 15, 2026 · Issue 4
The Gist — Wednesday, July 15
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges next week unless Iran agrees to negotiate amid ongoing conflict over the strait of Hormuz.
July 14, 2026 · Issue 3
The Gist — Tuesday, July 14
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges next week unless Iran agrees to negotiate amid ongoing conflict over the strait of Hormuz.
July 13, 2026 · Issue 2
The Gist — Monday, July 13
The U.S. and Iran are trading strikes again, with the U.S. hitting dozens of Iranian targets and Iran firing drones at American military sites.
July 10, 2026 · Issue 1
The Gist — Friday, July 10
An intense exchange of airstrikes between the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East is threatening the fragile ceasefire deal and risking wider regional conflict.