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US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was seen preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the vital shipping channel, a US official said. The attack was the first known US strike on Iranian territory since late July, ending a month-long lull in direct military action during a conflict that has continued intermittently for more than six months. The official spoke anonymously to discuss sensitive military movements. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/6b098da673ac3161a266ee459d5eff44?utm_source=openai)) Iranian semi-official news agencies reported explosions near Larak Island, off the southern coast of the country. Tasnim…

Ranvir Singh has revealed that filming ITV’s new celebrity gameshow The Box helped her overcome a longstanding fear of deep water, giving her the confidence to snorkel in the sea with her son for the first time. The Good Morning Britain presenter said the experience pushed her far beyond the familiar territory of interviewing politicians and delivering the news. She described the entertainment programme as being “out of my comfort zone”, but said it had ultimately changed the way she approached life. Singh explained that her 14-year-old son, Tushaan, has always loved the water and had regularly encouraged her to…

Tottenham have made an enquiry about Christian Pulisic as the summer transfer window enters its final stages, while Liverpool and Everton are among the clubs tracking Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. Spurs have approached AC Milan to ask about the availability of the 27-year-old United States international, according to Teamtalk. Pulisic, who previously played in the Premier League with Chelsea, remains under contract with the Italian club. Liverpool and Everton are also monitoring Leweling, with Roma pressing to sign the 25-year-old German winger. Sky Sport Germany’s Patrick Berger reports that the Stuttgart player has attracted growing interest as clubs assess their…

Wisconsin’s September hunting season will open in stages from Tuesday, September 1, with the state Department of Natural Resources urging hunters to check the dates, zones, permits and stamps applying to their chosen game before heading into the field. ([dnr.wisconsin.gov](https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/129846?utm_source=openai)) Six separate opening dates have been scheduled during the month, covering migratory birds, black bear, deer, turkey, small game and waterfowl. Wisconsin hunting season dates for September The first seasons begin on September 1, when hunters can pursue common gallinule, early Canada goose, early teal, mourning dove, rail and snipe. Black bear hunting opens on September 9 in all six…

At least 42 Australians remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, as authorities warned of further flooding and raised the confirmed death toll across the region to more than 800. Nepal’s disaster agency said on Sunday that 788 people had died and 2,502 remained missing. Chinese authorities reported a further 16 deaths and 546 missing on the Tibetan side of the border. The disaster struck on Wednesday after a sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi River swept through communities, roads and infrastructure in northern Nepal. Hundreds of people from more than a dozen countries are among those…

Sydney Sweeney has shared behind-the-scenes images from the latest campaign for her lingerie brand SYRN, ahead of her 29th birthday on September 12. The 28-year-old actress is promoting a new collection called “Birthday Boobs”, which is due to go on sale on September 1. The campaign features Sweeney modelling a series of romantic-inspired lingerie looks alongside birthday cakes, balloons and other party-themed props. SYRN said the collection includes bras, thongs, camisoles, matching sets and garter belts in baby blue, baby pink and black. The range forms part of the brand’s “Romantic” category. It also marks SYRN’s first use of embroidery,…

Cody Gakpo has made Manchester City his preferred destination, with talks now under way between the Premier League club and Liverpool over a potential late transfer. The Netherlands forward had been weighing up whether to remain at Anfield or move to City or Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester City made formal contact with Liverpool on Saturday evening, while Gakpo has indicated that the Etihad Stadium is his first choice if he leaves. ([bbc.com.im](https://bbc.com.im/sport/football/articles/c39m0z4m2mpo?utm_source=openai)) No agreement has yet been reached, and Liverpool are understood to be considering whether to sanction the sale so close to the transfer deadline on Tuesday, September 1. The…

Google Maps has begun showing “Lake America” instead of Lake Ontario to users in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Great Lake. The change is being applied selectively. Users in Canada will continue to see “Lake Ontario”, while people elsewhere will see both names, with “Lake Ontario” displayed first and “Lake America” in brackets. Google said the update followed its established policy of using official government geographic names. In the US, that authority is the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), maintained by the US Geological Survey. The White House order, signed on August 27,…

US forces have struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, in the first American military action against Iran in a month. The launchers were targeted after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were observed preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway, the official said. The US military completed clearing mines from the strait’s international shipping routes last week. American forces said they were continuing to monitor the area and remained ready to protect the free movement of commercial vessels. Iranian semi-official news outlets reported explosions near…

More than 20 people may be missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, prompting an emergency operation by park officials. The flood struck at about 2.30pm on Saturday, sending torrents of muddy water and debris through the canyon. The National Park Service has asked anyone who was hiking, camping or staying in the affected area to provide information that could help account for those believed to be in the region. Some of the people being sought may have been travelling along the North Kaibab Trail…