News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 22

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - July 22

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case

Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight

Today in History. Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2026. There are 162 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.

A tech innovator and an old guard general are the focus of Ukraine's political crisis

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – One is a tech-savvy drone innovator with no military experience who became Ukraine’s youngest defense minister six months ago and was credited with contributing to successes in defending against Russia’s 4-year-old invasion.

Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

DOVER, Del. (AP) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East.

Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent

MANILA, Philippines (AP) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would threaten the world’s economy and the principle of freedom of navigation, even in Asia.

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz. And neither is backing down, showing the limitations of President Donald Trump’s reliance on escalating airstrikes to bend Tehran to his will.

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke

Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke