Here are 10 of the latest major news stories from around the world today, July 11, 2026:

 

Here are 10 of the latest major news stories from around the world today, July 11, 2026:

### 1. Escalating US–Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning via social media, stating that "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" if Iran attempts to act on alleged assassination threats against him. This follows intelligence reports shared by Israel regarding a potential plot. Meanwhile, Washington has demanded that Iran publicly state that the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane remains open.

### 2. Cuba Suffers Second Nationwide Power Grid Collapse

Cuba's national power grid has experienced its second total collapse in less than a week. The island continues to struggle with severe energy infrastructure strain amidst an ongoing fuel blockade and its worst economic crisis in decades.

### 3. Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets

Apple has filed a major lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI, accusing the AI company of stealing confidential trade secrets. The legal complaint alleges a coordinated effort involving two former Apple employees to siphon proprietary information.

### 4. Nigeria Upgrades Federal Polytechnic to Specialized Mining University

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the new **Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology**. The transition is intended to boost technical education and capitalize on Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.

### 5. Amazon Deforestation Falls to a Decade Low

Under the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, data reveals that deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has dropped to its lowest level in ten years, moving closer to Lula's stated goal of ending illegal clearing by 2030.

### 6. Japan Successfully Tests Prototype Reusable Rocket

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) completed its first successful vertical landing test flight of the RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Akita Prefecture. The 40-second flight is a key step toward drastically reducing future space launch costs.

### 7. EU Rules Against Meta’s "Addictive" Social Media Features

The European Union has formally declared that certain design features on Instagram and Facebook breach its consumer protection regulations. Regulators state that the design choices manipulate user behavior by forcing brains into an "autopilot mode" to maximize screen time.

### 8. Typhoon Inday Approaches Japan After Sweeping Past Philippines

Typhoon Inday (internationally named Bavi) maintained its intensity as it tracked toward the Sakishima Islands in southern Japan. The storm prompted the Philippine Coast Guard to adjust sea travel restrictions as the system officially exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

### 9. El Niño Returns and Threatens "Super El Niño" Intensity

Meteorologists have confirmed the return of the El Niño climate pattern for the first time in two years. Forecasters warn it could intensify into a "super El Niño," raising global risks for extreme heat, disrupted agricultural harvests, and an unusually rainy winter in the southern United States.

### 10. 2026 FIFA World Cup: Star Forwards Set for Epic Quarterfinal Clash

The sports world is turning its focus to the World Cup quarterfinals, where England is set to take on Norway. Striker Harry Kane publicly praised his upcoming opponent, Erling Haaland, calling him a "beast" and a "machine" as both players aim to carry their nations into the final four.

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