The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran into Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations.
US military says it used missile fire to disable a tanker trying to break its blockade on Iran
Players and fans celebrate after the New York Knicks’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) argues a call with the referee during first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
Este Haim and Taylor Swift watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) moves the ball against the New York Knicks during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
From left: Ben Stiller, Alana Haim, Este Haim, Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson shoots as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park during Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, drives as New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby, left, defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Jerry Seinfeld watches during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Players and fans celebrate after the New York Knicks’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Players and fans celebrate after the New York Knicks’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) argues a call with the referee during first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks guard Jose Alvarado (5) argues a call with the referee during first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dunks past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
Este Haim and Taylor Swift watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Este Haim and Taylor Swift watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) moves the ball against the New York Knicks during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) moves the ball against the New York Knicks during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
From left: Ben Stiller, Alana Haim, Este Haim, Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
From left: Ben Stiller, Alana Haim, Este Haim, Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay watch during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson shoots as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson shoots as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (Al Bello/Pool Photo via AP)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park during Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park during Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, drives as New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby, left, defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, drives as New York Knicks forward Og Anunoby, left, defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Jerry Seinfeld watches during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jerry Seinfeld watches during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Your morning news brief
President Donald Trump called the latest inflation numbers “great,” insisting prices will “come down like a rock” once the war with Iran ends. He also claimed for the first time that U.S. forces are moving millions of barrels of oil nightly through the Strait of Hormuz.
Police blasted water cannons Wednesday at protesters in Northern Ireland who set small fires and hurled bricks, rocks and bottles at them during a second night of violence over a brutal stabbing on a Belfast street.
Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier. (AP video by Emily Wang)
On the eve of the start of the World Cup FIFA’s president acknowledge three main concerns outside of soccer’s realm which had been dominating headlines ahead of the tournament. (AP video shot by: Lissette Romero)
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