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Analysis: Trump has a new plan to crush Iran’s economy. But will he stay the course? | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is rolling out yet another Iran war strategy in familiar fashion: with an all-caps threat.

She tried to blow up a millionaire in Monaco. Days later, she was dead | CNN
When the blast went off, Vadym Yermolaiev’s mind went blank. For a split second, he thought his electronic keys might have exploded in his hand. But then he saw his partner splayed out on the steps, wounded. His son waving his bloodied arms. Panic set in.

Trump is squeezing Iran’s economy and oil sales. It may still have the upper hand in Hormuz | CNN Business
Iran and the United States are doubling down on competing claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, but the reality is more nuanced than either side is willing to admit.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic warfare,’ while cutting off talks | CNN
Trump said on Truth Social he’s launching a “crushing economic operation” against Iran as US-Iran war talks stall. Follow along for live news updates.

Reports: DEA joins investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death | CNN
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, the New York Times and ABC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
How a crowded hotel could lead to a retrial for Australia’s mushroom murderer | CNN
One of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases is back in court where a possible retrial or an even longer prison sentence awaits the home cook who used toxic mushrooms to kill three lunch guests.

Huge Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 17 dead as attacks spill over to Romanian and Moldovan territory | CNN
At least 17 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a “massive” Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight and on Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said.
Trump’s tariff strategy has changed. But his goal hasn’t | CNN Business
Less than two hours before yet another midnight tariff deadline, President Donald Trump backed off late Tuesday from his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canadian goods.

The Democrats’ one neat trick to try to win a Senate majority | CNN Politics
The battle for the Senate in 2026 comes with some fascinating wrinkles: In a trio of races — Idaho, Nebraska and South Dakota — the Democrat has dropped out to help an independent try to win in a red state.