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Lindsey Graham dies after unexpected illness, his office says

Lindsey Graham dies after unexpected illness, his office says

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday after a brief and unexpected illness, his office said in statement posted on social media. The statement says the Republican from South Carolina passed away Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness.” No addit…

The News Flicker·July 12, 2026

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death without offering a cause. As ruler of Qatar, he transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment and then …

The News Flicker·July 12, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Iran; Tehran lashes out at Gulf states

US launches airstrikes on Iran; Tehran lashes out at Gulf states

The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. That set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

The News Flicker·July 12, 2026

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case

Judge tosses remnants of Proud Boys seditious conspiracy case

A federal judge has dismissed the remnants of the government’s landmark case against far-right Proud Boys members who were convicted of seditious conspiracy. The case involved plotting to attack the Capitol in an effort to keep President Donald Trump in the W…

The News Flicker·July 11, 2026

US has no 'dead man's switch' to attack Iran if it kills Trump

US has no 'dead man's switch' to attack Iran if it kills Trump

President Donald Trump says he's ordered the U.S. military to destroy Iran if he were to be assassinated. His aim is to deter Tehran with threats of overwhelming retaliation should it try to make good on threats to kill him. But there's no automatic system th…

The News Flicker·July 11, 2026