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U.S. Revokes Sanctions Waivers on Iranian Oil, Citing Tanker Attacks as "Unacceptable" According to Reuters on July 7 , a U.S. administration official announced the cancellation of the general license previously granted for the sale of Iranian oil. SBS Jul 8, 2026 4:19 AM

Concerns of Collapse at High-Rise Under Construction in Manhattan; Evacuation Orders Issued Residents and occupants in the vicinity of a high-rise building under construction in Manhattan, New York, were evacuated on July 7 after concerns were raised about a potential partial collapse due to buckling steel columns. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:58 AM

French Far-Right Leader Le Pen Announces Presidential Bid Despite Legal Risks Appearing on the TF1 television network that evening, Le Pen stated, "I am declaring my candidacy for the presidential election, and I will not change my position." Earlier that afternoon, an appeals court sentenced Le Pen to three years in prison, a fine of 100,000 euros (approximately 170 million won), and a 45-month ban on holding public office for the misappropriation of European Parliament funds. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:57 AM

South Korean Government Urges USTR to Reconsider 'Forced Labor Tariffs' Due to Lack of Evidence USTR The South Korean government has submitted an opinion paper to the United States, arguing that the proposed tariffs on imports of products allegedly made with forced labor lack sufficient evidence and should be reconsidered. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:55 AM

Prince Harry Loses Lawsuit Against British Tabloid Publisher According to the dpa news agency, the High Court in London dismissed all claims filed by the seven plaintiffs, including the Prince and the singer, against Associated Newspapers on July 7 . SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:54 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Meets with NATO Secretary General, Attends 'IP4' Small-Group Meeting President Lee Jae-myung, who is visiting Türkiye to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. SBS Jul 8, 2026 3:01 AM

Russia to Compete in LA Olympics as IOC Lifts Suspension As a result, Russian athletes will be able to participate normally starting from the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics. SBS Jul 8, 2026 2:08 AM

Zelenskyy: "Ukraine Will Be a Source of NATO's Defense Capability" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit, which opened on July 7 , and once again appealed for his country's accession to the alliance. SBS Jul 8, 2026 2:07 AM

Heo Anna and Oh Kyung-ju Find Healing Together on You're My Destiny; Song Jin-woo and Minami to Join as New Couple Heo Anna and Oh Kyung-ju shared a moment of comfort for one another. On the July 7th episode of SBS You're my destiny, the daily life of the married couple Heo Anna and Oh Kyung-ju was revealed. SBS Star Jul 8, 2026 1:08 AM

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Heavy Monsoon Rains Expected in Central and Honam Regions Through Tomorrow, Up to 200mm Heavy monsoon rains are expected to pour, primarily across the central and Honam regions, through tomorrow, July 9. SBS Jul 8, 2026 1:04 AM