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06/18/2026 · Schley & Sumter Region

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U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran announced an agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy markets. The deal addresses immediate hostilities but leaves several core disputes for future negotiations.

06/17/2026
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Britain will prohibit social media use for children under 16

The British government announced a ban on social media use for anyone under 16, affecting platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X. The move positions the U.K. among countries implementing stricter online safety measures for minors.

06/17/2026

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Trump speaks with both Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine war intensifies

President Donald Trump held separate phone calls Sunday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The conversations occurred as drone attacks claimed lives in Russia and British authorities detained a vessel carrying Iranian oil.

06/17/2026

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MP Plans New Push for Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament

Labour MP Lauren Edwards announced plans to bring forward the same assisted dying bill that cleared the House of Commons but ran out of time in the House of Lords. The move signals a renewed effort to advance the contentious end-of-life care legislation.

06/17/2026

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Trump and Pakistani Premier Announce U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement

President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement. Iranian state media broadcast confirmation of the announcement.

06/17/2026

Politics

Georgia Faces July Deadline to Replace QR Code Ballot System

Georgia's legislature passed a law two years ago that prohibits the state from using QR codes on ballots after July 1, 2024. Lawmakers have not yet implemented a replacement system, prompting legislative action this week to address the deadline.

06/17/2026

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