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Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:30 AM ET

CBS News - World

U.S. disables ship for allegedly violating Iran blockade amid Strait of Hormuz feud -- For the first time since President Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports, the U.S. military has disabled a ship that allegedly tried get through it, to head for Kharg Island.

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U.S. to impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports over unfair trade practices -- The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.

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U.S. citizen departs Iran after being barred from leaving for over a year -- A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.

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Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final -- Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

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House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting in favor -- The amendment, which had no chance of passing, put Democrats in a politically tough spot

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Senior defense officials looking at Cuba military options -- Military planners have examined options for possible action against Cuba, including an Army-led air assault involving the 101st Airborne Division.

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Son of couple jailed in Iran "desperately worried" as stepdad's sentence extended -- A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."

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Why is Zelenskyy shaking up his cabinet amid successes against Russia? -- Ukraine's president is shaking up his government just as observers note positive changes in the trajectory of the war with Russia.

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England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry -- The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.

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Iraq seizes mounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown -- An anti-corruption probe in Iraq leads to seizure of 825 pounds of gold and tens of millions in cash from lawmakers and government officials.

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Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France -- In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​. -- Jul 14

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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed -- The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv. -- Jul 14

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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured -- Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in. -- Jul 14

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China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained -- Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned. -- Jul 14

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Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box" -- Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do. -- Jul 14

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