Donald Trump: US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with IranWatch: Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place.The blockade, which began a week ago, is...

SpaceX is public: Everything you need to know post-IPO SpaceX has captured the attention of media, investors, and the public for years now — interest propelled by the company’s reusable rocket launches, the rise of its Starlink satellite network, and of course, for its founder and CEO Elon Musk. But in its 24-year history, nothing quite compared to its initial public offering. Everyone seemed...

Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue52 minutes agoPaul KirbyEurope digital editorReutersThe whale, pictured in late April when it was released into the seaDanish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk.The dead whale was discovered last weekend, two...

Thailand: Crashed train driver tested positive for drugs, police say46 minutes agoKoh EweandPanisa Aemocha,BBC ThaiGetty ImagesThe collision at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing killed eight people and injured many othersThe driver of a freight train involved in a fatal collision with a public bus in Bangkok has tested positive for drugs and been charged with reckless driving, authorities...

Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate Israel-Iran-Lebanon Escalation, Trump Walks Out Of Interview, Ebola Outbreak In DRC Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to...