The people of 13 July

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster appoints Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill the U.S. Senate seat of her brother, Lindsey Graham, after his death last Saturday, with the term ending in 2027.

Politics · 13 Jul · with Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin is detained over a video on his social media account featuring the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, days after he was designated a "foreign agent". He is later released from a police station and will appear in court on July 17.

Crime & Justice · 13 Jul · with Alexei Navalny

The Hungarian parliament moves to remove president Tamás Sulyok through a constitutional amendment backed by prime minister Péter Magyar's majority government.

Politics · 13 Jul · with Péter Magyar

U.S. president Donald Trump announces that the naval blockade will resume beginning tomorrow and announces a 20% fee on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflict · 13 Jul

Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez appoints U.S. envoy Félix Plasencia to a foreign relations and overseas trade post, replacing foreign minister Yván Gil, who becomes science and technology minister.

Politics · 13 Jul · with Félix Plasencia, Yván Gil

The New York Times reports that former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is under house arrest after Iranian authorities reportedly uncovered a significant portion of his contacts with Israel. However, his office denies these reports, including reports that Israel recruited him for regime changing plans.

Crime & Justice · 13 Jul

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that Pakistan and Qatar will continue talks to prevent further escalation in the war.

Conflict · 13 Jul

A Ramesside period tomb that belonged to Theban mayor Paser is discovered in the Theban Necropolis in Egypt.

Culture · 13 Jul