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BBC News

● B&M fined £2m over mice infestations
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:55 pm
● Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:50 pm
● Tours form new alliance in latest blow to LIV Golf
LIV Golf suffers another setback with the announcement of a global alliance between three of the leading men's tours.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:49 pm
● Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport
The blaze close to the parking lots at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport is said to have originated from a brush fire.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:44 pm
● Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake
A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia expresses an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:37 pm
● Villa in talks to sign Chelsea's Garnacho
Aston Villa enter talks to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a potential obligation to buy.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:16 pm
● Angela Rayner: Cabinet comeback for one of Labour's biggest names
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:12 pm
● Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:11 pm
● US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:10 pm
● London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil servants willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:01 pm
● Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:57 pm
● Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:54 pm
● Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:50 pm
● Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:40 pm
● Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.... Read more »
Source: BBC News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:37 pm

Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne

● Yermak and "Servant of People" Arakhamiia backed Fedorov’s dismissal – journalist Tkach
Former head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak and Davyd Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, supported the dismissal of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:46 pm
● Russia has struck Zaporizhzhia again: fires have broken out
Russian troops have once again shelled Zaporizhzhia.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:37 pm
● Command of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Logistics Forces has explained why it deleted post criticising Fedorov for deterioration in army’s supply situation
A post by the Ukrainian Armed Forces Logistics Command criticising former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov over the alleged deterioration in the supply of troops was removed because its content "was being framed as a political conflict".... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:28 pm
● Russian FPV drones kill their own assault troops for refusing to advance – Trehubov
Russian forces use FPV drones against their own assault groups if they refuse to obey orders or stray from their assigned route during attacks on Ukrainian positions.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:22 pm
● Payphones are being installed in occupied Crimea due to power cuts and communication disruptions, - media
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, work has begun on installing payphones to enable contact with the emergency services in the event of power cuts or mobile network outages.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:04 pm
● MiG-29 pilot shows R-73 missile destroying jet-powered Shahed. VIDEO
Ukrainian Air Force fighter pilots destroyed a Russian Shahed-type jet-powered kamikaze drone during one of the enemy’s aerial attacks.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:52 pm
● Germany and Russian Federation held secret meeting in Baku this month to discuss ending war in Ukraine, - Aliyev
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that a secret meeting took place in Baku this month between former senior officials from Russia and Germany, who discussed ways of ending Russia’s war against Ukraine.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:42 pm
● Russia uses summer camps to prepare children in occupied territories for army service – NRC
The Russian occupying forces continue to use summer camps to militarise Ukrainian children in the temporarily occupied territories. At such events, children are indoctrinated with a positive view of the Russian army and prepared for future service in its ranks.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:33 pm
● €10,000 for illegally crossing border: participant in criminal scheme has been detained in Bukovyna. PHOTOS
In Bukovyna, border guards, together with the police and special forces from ‘Dozor’, have detained a participant in a scheme to smuggle men across the border.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:15 pm
● Predator Brigade fighters shoot down 8 Russian fibre-optic FPV drones with small arms in one hour. VIDEO
Fighters from the Predator Combined Brigade of the Patrol Police Department shot down eight Russian fibre-optic FPV drones in one hour in the Kostiantynivka sector.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:11 pm
● Actor Yevhen Bushmakin killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO
On July 21, it was reported that 45-year-old Ukrainian serviceman and actor Yevhen Bushmakin, star of the film Hero of My Time, had been killed in the war.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:59 pm
● Russians attacked vehicle carrying civilians in Donetsk region: two dead, three injured. PHOTO
On the afternoon of 21 July, Russian troops struck a civilian vehicle in the village of Znamivka, in the Kramatorsk district of Donetsk region. Two people were killed and three others were injured as a result of the attack.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:50 pm
● Zelenskyy discusses defence of Sloviansk, Kostiantynivka and Druzhkivka with Nikoliuk. PHOTO
Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from Viktor Nikoliuk, head of Operational Command East.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:49 pm
● EOD specialists Maksym Movchan and Anatolii Radkovskyi killed during demining operations in Kharkiv region. PHOTO
Yesterday, 20 July, two EOD specialists from the National Police of Ukraine were killed while clearing mines in the Kharkiv region: Police Colonel Maksym Movchan, 39, and Police Lieutenant Colonel Anatolii Radkovskyi, 41.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:34 pm
● GRU agent who was preparing bombs for terrorist attacks in Zaporizhzhia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, - SSU
Based on evidence provided by the Security Service, a Russian military intelligence agent (better known as the GRU), who was manufacturing homemade bombs for terrorist attacks in Zaporizhzhia, was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment with confiscation of property.... Read more »
Source: Censor.Net - Nieuws uit Oekraïne | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:28 pm

The Guardian

● Lebanese army accuses Israelis of firing near troops as president prepares to meet Trump – Middle East crisis live
Soldiers were operating in ‘pilot zone’ in southern Lebanon; Joseph Aoun to meet Trump at White HouseLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel.... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:37 pm
● Tour de France 2026: punishing stage 16 time trial on the shores of Lake Geneva – live
Tour de France updates from Évian to Thonon-les-Bains Stage-by-stage guide | Team guide | You can mail TomWe could have a new leader here, Mattia Cattaneo (Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe) is on a heater. He’s gone through the 1km to go marker with a nine second advantage on Armirail. Can he... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:36 pm
● Andy Burnham says his will be a ‘cost-of-living government’ in first cabinet meeting as PM – UK politics live
The new prime minister said he wants his government to look at ‘all possible ways’ to help families with high costsBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveAntónio Costa, the president of the European council, said in a post on X that he held a “good” phone... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:33 pm
● Prosecutors in Hungary raid offices of Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz and seize databases, says party – Europe live
The opposition⁠ party, led by former prime minister, says officers took ‘entire communications system and databases’Meanwhile, the Kremlin said it had “no hope” for better ties with the UK, a day after Britain’s new prime minister Andy Burnham took office, with Moscow criticising his support for Ukraine, AFP reported.“No.. we... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:20 pm
● Canada ready to ‘intensify’ trade talks as Trump reportedly prepares to hit more countries with new tariffs – US politics live
Mark Carney says Canada has made proposals to resolve dispute as tariffs are due to be imposed on wide range of goodsSign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:14 pm
● Trump’s HIV funding cuts having ‘severe and devastating’ impact around the world
The President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief has saved 26m lives globally, but slashing of funds and dismantling of USAID have forced clinics to shut in dozens of countriesNo part of the United States’ anti-HIV programme has escaped unscathed from Donald Trump’s funding cuts, despite pledges from the administration to... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:00 pm
● Brunello: The Gracious Visionary review – fawning portrait of the king of cashmere
Giuseppe Tornatore traces Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli’s life from poor farming family to billion-dollar empire in a sentimental vanity projectBrunello Cucinelli is the Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur who built a billion-dollar empire. He’s known as the “king of cashmere”, which would have been a good title for this... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:00 pm
● Stand still, make eye contact: Denmark tells tourists how to behave in a wolf encounter
Government urges visitors not to approach or feed wolves as it manages safety amid growing populationDanish authorities have advised tourists to stand still, make eye contact and put up “maximum resistance” in the event of attack if they encounter a wolf while on holiday.After a 200-year absence, wolves started returning... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:45 pm
● Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told
Joshua Kerry appears at Westminster magistrates court charged with murder of former MP earlier this monthA man has appeared in court charged with the murder of the former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.Joshua Kerry, 28, is accused of killing the 78-year-old former Conservative minister at her home in... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:39 pm
● US claims of Cuba’s ‘unique threat’ jar with reality of hunger and blackouts
State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down governmentThe US government’s latest allegations that Cuba is behind “many of the most significant upheavals in recent American political history” and that its leaders pose “a unique threat to American homeland security” have come as startling... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:33 pm
● ‘The Kardashian era is over’: TikTok’s ‘povvo king’ takes on the billionaires
Shabaz Ali stormed to TikTok fame mocking the designer ice cubes of the privileged. Now he’s on the BBC stoking revolt against the superrichIt was ice cubes that tipped Shabaz Ali over the edge. “A woman online spent her entire day making content about ‘designer ice cubes’,” he recalls. “She’d... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:26 pm
● Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’
Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque and a green card holder, has lived in the US for decadesThe president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque said he was subjected to “dehumanizing” treatment during more than 80 days in federal immigration custody – treatment that reminded him of the time he spent... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:07 pm
● ‘Buy-cott’ boosts Memphis pizza shop after owner refuses to serve national guard
The city rallied behind Tamboli’s despite online boycott calls, as frustration grows over the Trump administration’s federal taskforce following multiple deathsYou can measure the disconnect between angry Internet commentariat and real life Memphis residents by the length of the wait for a table at Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza.In early July,... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:00 pm
● Milky Way splendour, Beluga whales and Larry the cat: photos of the day – Tuesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:50 pm
● La Liga chief claims Fifa is ‘destroying football industry’ and calls for Infantino to quit
Javier Tebas: ‘Fifa are making irresponsible decisions’‘Hydration breaks are a lie … it was a break for advertising’La Liga’s president, Javier Tebas, has accused Fifa of “destroying the football industry” and called for its president, Gianni Infantino, to quit. Tebas spoke out as the dust settled on the 2026 World... Read more »
Source: The Guardian | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:44 pm

World News

U.S. Carrying Out 10th Consecutive Night Of Strikes On Iran
As the U.S. and Iran inch closer toward all-out war once again, there is some hope for a diplomatic resolution.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:24 pm
Andy Burnham Becomes Britain's 7th Prime Minister In A Decade After Starmer Resigns
He succeeded Keir Starmer, on a day when Britain’s political turbulence gave way, at least temporarily, to smooth choreography.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 20, 2026 - 11:38 am
Ukraine Fires 400 Drones Toward Moscow As Zelenskyy Grapples With Protests
The blitz came hours after Russia bombarded Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 20, 2026 - 10:30 am
Teenager Dies In Spain During World Cup Celebrations
“What should have been a celebration of the Spanish national team’s World Cup victory has turned into a tragedy.”... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:06 am
Another Tanker Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz As U.S. Strikes Iran For 10th Consecutive Night
Even as Tehran and Washington inch closer to all-out war again, Iran’s interior minister traveled to Pakistan for talks.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 20, 2026 - 8:14 am
U.S. Launches More Airstrikes Against Iran After Announcing Another Death Of Service Member
Israel's military says Iran has launched missiles toward Jordan, warning that the conflict could spill over its borders.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 19, 2026 - 12:44 pm
U.S. Renews Strikes On Iran After Two Military Personnel Killed By Iranian Attack
The U.S. and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart last week, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 19, 2026 - 4:14 am
Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Surpasses 5,000
Venezuela’s government says 856 buildings are damaged and 190 collapsed completely since the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes on June 24.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 18, 2026 - 1:35 pm
U.S. Military Launches New Airstrikes To 'Swiftly Punish' Iran For Deaths Of U.S. Troops
Since the war began, 16 U.S. service members have been killed and over 430 wounded.... Read more »
Source: World News | Published: July 18, 2026 - 12:19 pm

New York Post

● More than 6,000 non-citizens registered to vote in NJ by ‘software error,’ Gov. Sherrill admits
"We have no evidence at this time that any elections were swayed," Sherrill said during a press conference Tuesday.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 5:00 pm
● Erling Haaland and girlfriend enjoy day on his private yacht after breakout World Cup
Life is good for Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:59 pm
● Rich Paul updates timeframe for LeBron James’ free-agency decision
The timeframe for when LeBron James will make his free agency decision does not appear to be imminent. James’ longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said Monday evening on the latest episode of his podcast “Game Over” with co-host Max Kellerman that they’re not going to be... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:59 pm
● Oil tankers forced to turn back, take longer route after Iran proxy threatens another critical choke point
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude bound for China and India were forced to turn back in the Red Sea on Tuesday following warnings from the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:58 pm
● Marc Anthony welcomes baby No. 8, his second with wife Nadia Ferreira
The 57-year-old singer and his much-younger wife previously welcomed son Marco in June 2023. The model, 27, announced her pregnancy in January.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:57 pm
● Marc Anthony welcomes baby No. 8, his second with wife Nadia Ferreira
The 57-year-old singer and his much-younger wife previously welcomed son Marco in June 2023. The model, 27, announced her pregnancy in January.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:57 pm
● Google quadruples Miami office space as Larry Page, Sergey Brin flee Calif. ahead of billionaire tax: report
Page and Brin are the second- and third-richest people in the world, with net worths of $257 billion and $237 billion, respectively, according to Forbes.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:53 pm
● Ex-Jets star, ESPN New York host Bart Scott out as part of layoffs
The former Jet is among those who were laid off by ESPN on Tuesday.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:49 pm
● Depraved mom let husband abuse daughter, 11 — then forced her to give birth in their disgusting home
An Oklahoma mom accused of failing to protect her 11-year-old daughter from being sexually abused by her husband in a feces-filled home before giving birth to his child faces life in prison after being convicted.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:47 pm
● China-based Moonshot AI seeks $50B valuation — and could go public this year: report
The company – founded in 2023 by Carnegie Mellon-trained AI researcher Yang Zhilin – drew global attention with the launch of Kimi K3. The large-language model was trained on 2.8 trillion parameters, making it the largest open-source model ever released.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:44 pm
● Dodgy doc injected NYC woman who died with anti-aging IV boosted by Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner: DA
A dodgy doctor allegedly injected a Bronx woman before she died with a trendy supposed anti-aging molecule boosted by wellness-chasing celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, prosecutors revealed. Elizabeth Baron, 27, immediately went into cardiac arrest Sunday after alleged quack Luis Rojas Cabrera, 55, hooked her up to... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:35 pm
● $33M Wine Country estate that ‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek owned for 37 years set for auction
The ranch offers its next owner the opportunity to preserve a unique piece of Trebek's real estate legacy while writing a new chapter of its own.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:34 pm
● Clueless Yellowstone visitors spark outrage after trampling over park’s famous natural landmark
Despite warning signs clearly instructing visitors to stay on designated paths, this weekend's incident is not an isolated one.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:32 pm
● Horror as man buys bargain Connecticut home sight unseen — and finds 3 dead bodies inside
A foreclosure auction in Burlington, Connecticut quickly spiraled into a dark situation when the winning bidder made a gruesome discovery inside.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:31 pm
● Who Is Dorothy in ‘Wicked: For Good’? Meet Bethany Weaver
The Wizard of Oz icon gets a cameo in Wicked.... Read more »
Source: New York Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:30 pm

Yahoo News

● Murdered ex-UK minister Widdecombe was struck on head with hammer 21 times, court told
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:36 pm
● Texas confirms 30 additional 'explosive' diarrhea cases within a week
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:15 pm
● Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:14 pm
● Over 1,000 flights canceled as I-95 corridor braces for new flood threat
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:41 pm
● JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says risks of a shock are building for stocks and bonds
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:24 pm
● 'Interaction' with Iran's injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:22 pm
● Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:22 pm
● Ukraine's arms makers say they need to figure out how to constantly update their weapons — without slowing output
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:13 pm
● Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:48 pm
● Diet Coke helps dissolve stomach mass in woman taking GLP-1 drug
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:15 pm
● On this West Bank hilltop, a fight over the past will determine who controls the future
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:02 pm
● China's foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:27 pm
● Hundreds Gather to Honor Nolan Wells at His Funeral
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:17 pm
● Northeast Faces Heavy Rain; South Braces for Storm Bertha
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:09 am
● Flashback: Mamdani's history of dodging questions about where he stands on key issues
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Source: Yahoo News | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:00 am

Global News Canada

● 5 die in attempt to save struggling swimmer swept away by river in Ohio
The group was together on Sunday along the Scioto River in the Columbus suburb of Powell when one of them went into the river to swim.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:46 pm
● Police stopped 21-year-old driver for driving at 208 km/h on Quebec highway
Quebec provincial police say they stopped a 21-year-old man who was driving at more than twice the speed limit on a highway in Laval, a city north of Montreal.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:45 pm
● Ford says LCBO moratorium on U.S. booze to stay, despite renewed tariff threat
On Monday night, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a fresh threat to impose 50 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:43 pm
● Public inquest begins in death of Prince Albert man following police use of force
A traffic stop escalated to officers used tasers, batons and pepper spray on 40-year-old, Boden Umpherville, who later succumbed to his injuries.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:25 pm
● Father, son charged with kidnapping U.S. Forest Service workers at gunpoint
According to court documents, the employees were abducted at gunpoint, bound and taken to a trailer where they were held for the next 15 hours by the defendants.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:05 pm
● Wildfire preparation tips as fires burn in Maritime provinces
As New Brunswick sees an early start to its wildfire season by roughly a month, crews in Nova Scotia have already responded to more wildfires than they had by this point last year.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:02 pm
● ‘Heavy rainfall’ begins in Toronto with severe thunderstorm warning in place
Toronto and much of southern Ontario may experience 'heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts' throughout Tuesday due a storm system moving in.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:01 pm
● Defensive linemen Lemon, Hendrix back with Argos
Shawn Lemon and DeWayne Hendrix are back with the Toronto Argonauts.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:48 pm
● Quebec lab making fake passports, birth certificates dismantled: police
A Montreal laboratory used to manufacture counterfeit documents was dismantled earlier this month, Quebec provincial police said Tuesday.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:23 pm
● Canada weighs ‘all options’ to respond if Trump’s 50% tariffs go ahead
"There is not a chance in hell that U.S. alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia,” B.C. Premier David Eby said on Tuesday.... Read more »
Source: Global News Canada | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:16 pm

CNN.com - RSS Channel

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Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: August 22, 2024 - 11:50 am
A mom with a license plate that reads 'PB4WEGO' wins a battle with the state to keep it
If you're a parent, the conversation with the kids as you head out the door for a car ride probably starts like this: "Did you go to the bathroom?"... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: August 13, 2024 - 9:56 pm
CNN Heroes Legal Disclosures 2024
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for the CNN Heroes Awards Program (the "Awards Program"), nominees must be at least thirteen (13) years of age or older as of December 11, 2023.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: July 26, 2024 - 4:31 pm
3 alleged gang members and an associate charged in the fatal shooting of an off-duty LAPD officer
Federal prosecutors charged three gang members and one gang associate Thursday in the fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer Fernando Arroyos during an attempted robbery.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: July 20, 2024 - 9:01 am
What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
Here are some expert tips about what travelers should do when flights are delayed or canceled.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: July 19, 2024 - 1:48 pm
US job growth slowed in June, latest employment data shows
Live coverage of the June jobs report has now ended. The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: July 5, 2024 - 5:57 pm
Dare to bare: 24 of the world's best nude beaches
From big-city bays to secluded shores, there are hundreds of beaches where you can legally frolic while naked. If you're so inclined, strip off that bathing suit and enjoy 24 of the best nude beaches around the world.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: July 4, 2024 - 1:45 pm
Glastonbury Festival fashion history: Remember when Kate Moss wore rain boots?
With Glastonbury back in full swing, we look back at how Kate Moss broke fashion's proverbial fourth wall when she joined the mortals in their muddy squalor.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 28, 2024 - 12:57 pm
Case dismissed against teenage cousin of Uvalde school shooter for allegedly threatening school shooting
The case against Nathan James Cruz was dismissed due to a missing witness, according to court records in Bexar County, Texas.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 28, 2024 - 12:45 am
The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 20, 2024 - 1:13 pm
The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here's what they mean
Designing the Juneteenth flag was a deliberate process, says creator Ben Haith, who breaks down what each element of the flag represents.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 19, 2024 - 1:14 pm
June 18 2024: US heat wave news
A dangerous heat wave is scorching parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Record-breaking high temperatures are forecast across dozens of cities where cooling centers have been opened to protect the vulnerable.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 19, 2024 - 11:47 am
'I know it happens': Boeing chief admits the company has retaliated against whistleblowers
The outgoing chief of the embattled airplane maker is testifying in the wake of a whistleblower's allegations of safety issues.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 19, 2024 - 12:25 am
June 17, 2024 - Israel-Gaza news
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has disbanded the country's war cabinet, an Israeli official says, just over a week after opposition leader Benny Gantz withdrew from the body.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 18, 2024 - 1:42 am
Confessions of a 1980s flight attendant
Ann Hood, a best-selling author, has recounted her adventures working as cabin crew on TWA flights in the 1980s in a book detailing the highs and lows of life during the early jet age.... Read more »
Source: CNN.com - RSS Channel | Published: June 14, 2024 - 12:48 pm

The Moscow Times

● Yabloko Candidates Disqualified in St. Petersburg Elections Over Missing Paperwork
Members of Yabloko told local media that 11 of their 25 nominees received formal notices claiming their submissions were incomplete.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:40 pm
● FBI Director Kash Patel Plans Trip to Russia in October – Politico
The Kremlin declined to confirm or deny the trip, telling reporters that “these kinds of visits usually happen behind closed doors.”... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:12 am
● India Summons Russian Envoy Over Killing of 4 Indian Sailors
Ukraine said Russia hit a cargo ship with three cruise missiles on Sunday, killing 10 people including four Indian citizens.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:28 am
● Russia Expels Italian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move
The expulsion of two Italian diplomats comes after Rome expelled a pair of Russian diplomats who were accused of spying.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 21, 2026 - 7:41 am
State Duma Expected to Vote on Updated Bill Cutting Off Exiled Critics From Banking and Property Services, Report Says
The State Duma previously passed a milder version of the bill — which included basic asset freezes and the denial of consular services — in its first reading last December.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 2:59 pm
What We Know About the Aftermath of Ukraine’s Wildberries Drone Strikes
The strikes, one of the costliest attacks on Russia’s commercial infrastructure since the start of the war, hit small businesses especially hard.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 2:02 pm
5 Killed in Drone Attack on Bus Near Ukrainian Border, Belgorod Governor Says
Acting Belgorod region Governor Alexander Shuvayev said 23 people in total were injured in the daytime strike.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 1:58 pm
Russia Extends Visa-Free Travel for Chinese Tourists
The waiver, which reciprocates China’s visa-free regime for Russians, is now set to expire in December 2027.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 1:36 pm
Russian Army Restored Control Over Key Supply Highway to Crimea, Official Claims
Kyiv has vowed to “isolate” Crimea from mainland Russia by taking control of the R-280 highway in occupied southern Ukraine.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 11:59 am
Chelyabinsk Activist Ends Election Bid After Jump From Window to Escape Police
Mikhail Popov fractured his spine and was hospitalized last week after jumping out of a second-floor window while attempting to flee visiting police officers at his home.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 10:16 am
Moscow Judge Orders Detention of Space Researcher on Treason Allegations
Maxim Kravchuk, an aerodynamics specialist, works at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building, a Moscow-based research institution operating under the state space agency Roscosmos, Russian media reported.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 8:34 am
Overnight Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia Kill At Least 4
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted nearly 400 Ukrainian drones between Sunday night and Monday morning.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:36 am
Nadezhdin Says His Political Campaign Is Over Amid Kremlin Pressure
“I no longer have any opportunity to engage in opposition politics legally in Russia," the politician said.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 19, 2026 - 4:45 pm
Russia Hits Ukraine With Largest Number of Ballistic Missiles, Kyiv Says
Russian forces have stepped up ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities in recent weeks.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 19, 2026 - 9:12 am
Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill 7 Warehouse Workers in Russia
A wave of Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries, as well as an oil refinery in the Moscow region.... Read more »
Source: The Moscow Times | Published: July 18, 2026 - 8:06 am

Asia One - World

● Daily roundup: Local actress Angel Lim, chef Lennard Yeong and Japanese actor Kouhei Matsushita become parents — and other top stories today
Stay in the know with our top stories today.1. New arrivals: Local actress Angel Lim, chef Lennard Yeong and Japanese actor Kouhei Matsushita become parentsSeveral celebrities have recently become parents and shared the good news with family, friends and fans via social media... » READ MORE2. Patrick Tse reportedly cremated,... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:50 am
● US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
WASHINGTON — The US 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.While the Trump administration says it is open... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:51 am
● Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday (July 20) imposed 50 per cent tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:35 am
● Man stabs and wounds tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
ATHENS, Greece — A man stabbed and wounded two tourists Tuesday (July 21) morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece's top tourist attraction, police said.The assailant attacked a man and a woman, both Greek Americans, with a knife on a pedestrian street near an entrance to the Acropolis itself... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:15 am
● How Spain built a football identity that conquered the world
Spanish football has reached a level of its own.Spain's World Cup victory on Sunday (July 19) added to the nation's long list of recent triumphs across men's, women's and youth competitions, highlighting the dominance of a system that has stuck to a tactical identity and the development of collective talent.The... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:07 am
● WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
BERLIN — The Women's Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday (July 21) — a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.The WTA updated its women's eligibility policy to include gender screening "based on biological sex" this week "to preserve the integrity... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 7:35 am
● French lawmakers race to introduce an under-15 social media ban before the new school year
PARIS — French lawmakers reached a compromise Monday (July 20) that could allow a bill banning social media for children under 15 to enter into force at the start of the new school year in September.With Parliament's summer recess looming, time is running out.After the European Commission found that the... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 6:42 am
● Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
NEW YORK — Road deaths are declining in the US and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday (July 20).Global rates of road injuries and deaths each fell more than 30 per cent between 1990 and 2023, according to the study... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 6:28 am
● Spain's Cucurella carries World Cup 2026 trophy in '5-cent plastic bag'
Most people would think a World Cup trophy deserves a luxury case.Spain defender Marc Cucurella, however, was spotted carrying it in what looked like an ordinary transparent plastic shopping bag — the kind Singaporeans might associate with the 5-cent bags charged at supermarkets.A video shared by Spanish sports outlet Diario... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:58 am
● Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students
The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students, adding to the barrage of federal inquiries the Trump administration has opened in its battle against the Ivy League school.Justice Department officials announced the new review Monday, saying Harvard's foreign funding... Read more »
Source: Asia One - World | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:13 am

Reddit News International

● After weeks of hunger strikes, India's youth-led 'Cockroach' movement clashes with police while marching to demand the Education Minister's resignation over exam paper leaks.
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 21, 2026 - 8:09 am
● India crackdown on protests in new delhi raises serious human rights concerns
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 21, 2026 - 6:18 am
● Volkswagen blocks custom ROM users from VW app
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 21, 2026 - 5:18 am
● Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, widening threat to global oil supplies
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:16 am
● Hungary’s chess queen declines Péter Magyar’s offer of role as president
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:59 am
'Anti-government extremist' sets off incendiary device outside federal building in New York: FBI
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 20, 2026 - 10:46 pm
Alaska wants to seize a pilot's plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 20, 2026 - 10:16 pm
5 dead in attempt to save a struggling swimmer in an Ohio river, sheriff says
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Northeast braces for flash flooding threat
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Charlie Kirk sign removed from Tenn. highway after veterans object
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Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges
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Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections
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Officials sought phone records of NYT journalists and their relatives in effort to unmask sources
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Judge temporarily blocks Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 20, 2026 - 5:37 pm
Trump administration deported 28 Disney cruise ship workers from 8 ships in child sexual abuse materials case, but did not prosecute them
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Source: Reddit News International | Published: July 20, 2026 - 5:18 pm

Home | Mail Online

● Woman, 28, airlifted off her first cruise after suffering horrific injuries between her legs caused by zip-line accident
Kirsten Lindsey, 28, was catastrophically injured on a rope swing during a shore excursion in Honduras. She had to be airlifted from Mexico and taken to the US for emergency surgery.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 5:03 pm
● Ed Harris blasts Taylor Sheridan in astonishing red carpet tirade over his role in Dutton Ranch
The 75-year-old actor revealed that in an initial briefing about the part, he was made to believe he was a main character.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 5:03 pm
● Kaylee Hottle dead at 18: Godzilla vs Kong child star passes away after tragic car crash
Hottle passed in a car crash in Maryland on the morning of July 21, her father Joshua Hottle revealed to TMZ .... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:59 pm
● How to sell your home in this terrible market: Whether you're trying to shift a flat or country house, these tips can get you a buyer AND the best price
Up and down the country, the experience of home sellers is going from bad to worse. ... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:59 pm
● Burnham to spend his first day at 'No10 North' in Manchester as he insists it is 'not a gimmick' - despite proper office not opening until 2032
So-called 'King of the North' Andy Burnham is adamant he will work from Manchester - where his family lives and he used to be mayor - at least one day a week.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:55 pm
● Chelsea consider shock move for England centre back John Stones, 32, after his Man City exit
The 32-year-old central defender is available on a free this summer, and is now enjoying downtime after representing England at the World Cup, including starting in their semi-final exit to Argentina.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:53 pm
● Keir's on the beers! Ousted PM is seen at the pub with Rachel Reeves after leaving No10 - while aides don 'Sparkle with Starmer' T-shirts for farewell drinks
The ousted leader gathered his former colleagues, including Rachel Reeves, at a watering hole in Kentish Town, north London, after making way for Andy Burnham.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:41 pm
● Could you have a lost pension worth £9,500? SIMON LAMBERT on how to find your old pots
The average lost pension is worth £9,500, so if you have old work pots that slipped the net then a little bit of admin could pay off handsomely.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:39 pm
● Curious tale of Kevin Keegan's cancer diagnosis - stomach tumour that killed him was only discovered after major car crash...as football legend dies aged 75
The Liverpool and Newcastle United legend was diagnosed in January with stomach cancer, a disease that affects 6,800 people in Britain each year and claims 3,600 lives over the same period.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:34 pm
● In her 20 years as a private jet pilot, ANITA MAYS saw it all. Now she's opening the flight logs that give an intimate insight into what famous passengers are REALLY like - from Beyonce to the Beckhams
My first famous passenger was Ringo Starr. I took him on a flight to France, and shortly after that flew Diana Ross to Dublin, where she was performing.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:28 pm
● Melanie C shares wedding video of herself getting ready in custom Adidas robe and sliders as she gives a glimpse of her emotional speech and the Spice Girls reuniting on the dancefloor
The couple married in a 'perfect' Lake District wedding in the grounds of The Country House Cumbria, and they have now shared snippets with the fashion bible... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:27 pm
● Jon Stewart shares jaw-dropping conspiracy theory after spotting Trump standing in front of mysterious lookalike
Stewart, 63, homed in on the Donald-esque doppelganger seen on the tarmac behind Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday on Monday's edition of The Daily Show.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:24 pm
● I was tired all the time and my doctor blamed low iron. But then I was diagnosed with this terrifying condition even though I had none of the other symptoms. This is the test you MUST ask for... it saved my life
When Laura Jackson first began to experience bouts of tiredness, she put it down to being a working mum with two babies.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:06 pm
● My fund bought Rolls-Royce shares at 70p and they recently hit £14: Here's where you should invest next...
Mark Costar is the senior fund manager of JOHCM UK Growth Strategy having managed the fund since its inception in 2001.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:02 pm
● Holly Willoughby says she 'thought she had things worked out in her 40s before life kicked her in the ass' as she lauds her 'teeny' group of friends for sustaining her before big comeback
The former This Morning presenter, 45, has launched a comeback by announcing a new lifestyle show, titled Together, which will hit YouTube on July 28.... Read more »
Source: Home | Mail Online | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:01 pm

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● Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itself
The China threat has landed in Brussels. A new European Union position paper accuses Beijing of amplifying security threats, posing “a critical long-term strategic challenge” and reviving “sphere-of-influence logic” to reshape the global order. Beijing is cast as an enabler of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while its “assertive behaviour” in... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:30 pm
● Chinese AI agent outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) system has topped an international ranking for autonomous scientific research, pulling ahead of Anthropic’s Claude Code and other top agents. As of Tuesday, the Zhejiang University-led Qiushi Engine held the top overall spot on the ResearchClawBench leaderboard, with Open Science Desktop in second and Claude... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:17 pm
● Internet personality ‘Mr Ho’ jailed for 2 months over stabbing wife several times
An elderly Hong Kong man known on the internet as “Mr Ho” has been jailed for two months for stabbing his much younger wife upon learning she was returning to mainland China after their relationship turned sour. The District Court sentenced 79-year-old Ho Huen in his absence on Tuesday after... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:13 pm
● Indonesia further cuts budget of president’s free meals scheme
Indonesia ⁠has further reduced its ⁠budget for President Prabowo Subianto’s ⁠signature free school meals programme to 229 trillion rupiah (US$12.81 billion) from 268 trillion rupiah and more cuts are possible, senior officials running the project said on Tuesday. The programme is Prabowo’s most important ‌and expensive election campaign pledge and... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:10 pm
● Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in ruling
A Hong Kong High Court judge previously reprimanded for plagiarism has been found to have done so again, after an appeal court determined that almost 95 per cent of a previous judgment was lifted from the defendant’s counsel. In a ruling dated July 15, which came to light on Tuesday,... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:55 am
● What can China learn from the US sea drone strike on an Iranian submarine base?
Chinese military analysts are urging the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly strengthen harbour defences after the United States carried out its first combat strike using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to destroy an Iranian submarine. US Central Command released footage on July 13 of what it said was the first... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:30 am
● Ex-Hong Kong fencer jailed 41 months for role in laundering HK$10.6 million
A former Hong Kong fencer has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for laundering more than HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), saying in mitigation that he opened the mule accounts to “make a quick buck”. The District Court on Tuesday heard the guilty pleas from Chiu Man-to,... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:02 am
● US biotech firm developing therapies for infant brain injuries plans Hong Kong listing
A US-headquartered biotech firm plans to seek a primary listing in Hong Kong, joining a swelling pipeline of artificial intelligence-powered medical players raising capital in the city. Axiom Biosciences, which develops experimental therapies for newborns with severe brain injuries by using AI, is targeting at least US$200 million through an... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:00 am
● EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensions
A European Parliament delegation has begun a three-day visit to China to meet senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction, geopolitical uncertainty and expanding EU import curbs. The eight-member delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by committee chairman David... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:48 am
● Will Indonesia’s decision to join China-led AI body complicate US ties?
Indonesia’s decision to join a new China-led artificial intelligence body has raised questions about how far Jakarta can push its digital ambitions without complicating its ties with Washington. For Indonesia, membership in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) offers a route to training, infrastructure and a bigger role in... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:41 am
● Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s Hokkaido
A 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash in Japan on Monday, becoming the second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week. Japanese news outlets reported that the incident took place at around 3.30pm (Japan... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:21 am
● Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurt
Hong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but British rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has said that high living costs along with the steepest tuition fees in East Asia continue to deter international applicants. QS also identified limited international diversity and a persistent... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:00 am
● From bankruptcy to viral critic: the remarkable journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Li Chengru is a nationally famous Chinese actor, but before he gained fame as an entertainer, he was a self-made businessman who lost his entire US$13 million in foreign currency trading. Beijing-born Li, 71, is famous for many classic roles, such as police officer Da Zeng in one of China’s... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:00 am
● 78 arrested over illegal gambling, including members of syndicate at racecourse
Hong Kong police have arrested 78 people, including a 16-year-old, in a crackdown on illegal gambling that uncovered a syndicate operating at the Happy Valley Racecourse. Lo Kin-pong, a chief inspector from the Hong Kong Island regional anti-triad unit, said on Tuesday that police targeted illicit drugs, gambling, prostitution and... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:33 am
● Landmark insurance policy clears Shenzhen’s flying vehicle for Hong Kong lift-off
A groundbreaking cross-border insurance policy covering a piloted aircraft has cleared a key regulatory obstacle, allowing the Shenzhen vehicle to take to the sky in Hong Kong. Shenzhen-based aircraft developer Yivtol recently obtained a policy for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, underwritten in its home city but... Read more »
Source: News - South China Morning Post | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:29 am

Latest – Truthout

Pentagon Slashed Civilian Harm Reduction Staff and Is Instead Using AI
CENTCOM, which oversees the war in Iran, has had its civilian harm reduction team slashed from 10 to just one.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:22 pm
Gaza Is in a Water Crisis as Israel’s Blockade Makes Reconstruction Impossible
Water should never be a luxury. Yet, in Gaza, it has become one.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:08 pm
Democratic Socialists Outpoll MAGA Candidates Among Voters
Additional polling has revealed that most Americans back many of the basic tenets that democratic socialists promote.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:01 pm
Federal Agents Reportedly Told FBI Will No Longer Investigate ICE Confrontations
Evidence gathered by the FBI could implicate immigration agents in future civil rights investigations.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 8:36 pm
As Trump Threatens Invasion, Admin Releases Report Vilifying Cuba and the Left
In the report, officials condemn the dissidence of left-wing figures like Hasan Piker and Zohran Mamdani.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 8:35 pm
Could a Talking Trash Can Defeat the UK’s Far Right Politician Nigel Farage?
If Farage fails, we’ll know the far right isn’t as durable as it seems.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:39 pm
US Continues to Escalate War on Iran With Ninth Straight Night of Attacks
Iranian authorities say at least 41 Iranians have been killed and 408 wounded this month in US strikes.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:39 pm
Industry Groups Keep Louisiana Residents From Knowing What’s in Their Air
Three of the chemicals that account for the majority of cancer risk in the region aren’t monitored by the state at all.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:38 pm
Politico Owner Axel Springer Gives Prize to Far Right Billionaire Peter Thiel
The award ceremony is slated to include remarks from CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:02 pm
Trump Celebrates During World Cup Final as CENTCOM Announces US Soldier’s Death
The World Cup crowd booed and jeered at Trump as he walked onto the field at the conclusion of the match.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 6:56 pm
Trump Administration Slashes Visa Lengths for Students, Journalists
The rule changes focus on the “duration of status” system, which has allowed qualifying visa holders to stay in the US.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 20, 2026 - 3:50 pm
Indian Workers Are Resisting Efforts to Train Their AI Robot Replacements
The resistance offers lessons for workers elsewhere to disrupt the relentless onslaught of surveillance capitalism.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 18, 2026 - 7:38 pm
Tyrin Johnson Is Dead. Memphis Is Occupied. This Is Militarized “Public Safety.”
Tyrin Johnson’s killing is part of a larger militarization unfolding in Memphis, Tennessee, under Trump.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 18, 2026 - 7:09 pm
Backing for UBI Is Growing. Let’s Push for the Most Progressive Version of It.
Universal basic income is not a panacea, and some versions are libertarian — but a good version is worth fighting for.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 18, 2026 - 7:07 pm
Florida Farmworkers Exposed to Scorching Heat and Pesticides
Gov. Ron DeSantis banned local governments from implementing heat protections for outdoor workers two years ago.... Read more »
Source: Latest – Truthout | Published: July 18, 2026 - 7:06 pm

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● Ukrainian soldiers march in parade in Brussels
On Belgium’s National Day, July 21, 23 Ukrainian servicemen marched through the streets of the country’s capital, Brussels, during a military parade.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:58 pm
● Russian shelling in Donetsk region kills two civilians, wounds seven
In the Donetsk region, two civilians were killed and seven were wounded today, July 21, as a result of shelling by Russian invaders.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:32 pm
● Exhumation in Volyn uncovers remains of 38 people, searcher says
During exhumation work on the site of the former village of Volia Ostrovetska in the Volyn region, the remains of 38 people who died during World War II were discovered.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:06 pm
● Russian forces strike Zaporizhzhia for second time today, setting warehouses ablaze
Russian troops have launched a new attack on Zaporizhzhia.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:32 pm
● Ukraine troops at Brussels parade create “symbolic image” - Mayor
Ukrainian troops proudly marching in Brussels on Belgium’s National Day should send a powerful message to the Kremlin that the European Union, Belgium, and Brussels that hosts all major EU institutions – all stand with Ukraine and its people.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:02 pm
● FM Sybiha responds to Russian strike near Romania on gas tanker bound for Ukraine
Andrii Sybiha, head of Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called for tougher sanctions and increased pressure on Russia following its attack on a tanker off the coast of Romania.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 2:27 pm
● Russian attack on civilian vehicle in Donetsk region kills two, wounds three
In the village of Znamenivka in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders attacked a civilian vehicle, killing two and wounding three civilians.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:58 pm
● Russian sabotage activity declines in Sumy region, but heavy shelling continues — NG
Ukrainian defense forces are monitoring the situation along the northern border and in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:34 pm
● Three Ukrainian regions each harvest more than one million tonnes of grain
Ukrainian farmers have already harvested nearly 5.5 million tonnes of new-crop grain and pulses.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:59 pm
● Defense forces strike MiG-29 and Pantsir-S1 air defense system in Kursk region
The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a MiG-29 fighter jet and a “Pantsir-S1” anti-aircraft missile and gun system at the “Khalino” airfield in the Kursk region. ... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:58 pm
● Zelensky briefed on preparations for multiple scenarios along Chernihiv–Kyiv axis
President Volodymyr Zelensky heard a briefing on preparations for various possible scenarios in the Chernihiv-Kyiv sector, taking into account intelligence reports.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:33 pm
● Russians strike downtown Odesa: Building damaged, three injured
On the afternoon of July 21, a residential building in Odesa was damaged as a result of a Russian attack, and three people were injured.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:59 am
● Strike on Zaporizhzhia: Death toll climbs to two, injury toll increases to nine
The death toll from the Russian airstrike on Zaporizhzhia has climbed to two, and the number of injured has increased to nine.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:40 am
● Office of President: Peace talks likely to resume in two to three months
Peace talks could resume in two to three months, once the active phase of the Russian offensive ends and Ukraine’s long-range sanctions take effect.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 11:20 am
● Romanian president reports attack on tanker off country’s coast; injuries reported
A Liberian-flagged vessel traveling from Egypt to Ukraine was struck off the coast of Romania in an attack likely linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine.... Read more »
Source: Latest news | Published: July 21, 2026 - 10:55 am

Africa Intelligence

● Nigeria : French defence procurement agency offers Abuja its expertise
Teams from France's DGA defence procurement agency, led since November 2025 by Patrick Pailloux, are currently stepping up contact with [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Madagascar : Businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation H set to close its Paris space
The gallery devoted to African contemporary art, run by the philanthropic arm of the Axian conglomerate, is set to close as it refocuses on the continent.... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Congo/Gabon : Commismpex dispute pits Hojeij family against Bongo's son in new twist
To release his son Medhi Hojeij from prison, where he was sent on 23 June by first investigating judge of [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Africa : French Foreign Ministry to appoint new Africa director
The current head of the African and Indian Ocean directorate at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emmanuelle Blatmann, is due to take up the post of French ambassador to Senegal this summer.... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Somalia : The many roles of Liban Ahmed Hassan, the president's candidate in Galmudug
A close confidant of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM), Liban Ahmed Hassan, aka "Liban Shuluq", is an ally who is [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Sudan : Massad Boulos's ceasefire proposal runs up against General Burhan's red lines
Nearly a month after the 21 June meeting in Cairo between the US's special envoy for Africa, Massad Boulos, and [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Morocco : Coveted by European intelligence services, ChapsVision attempts to win over political elite
The new "darling" of European intelligence services, the French company ChapsVision, is quietly making inroads in the kingdom. Founded in [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
● Equatorial Guinea : Teodorin Obiang chooses unknown trader to sell state-owned GEPetrol's crude
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mangue, known as Teodorin, the vice president in charge of defence, is gradually tightening his grip on the Equatorial Guinean oil sector. In May, he chose a new trader to extract the crude of state-owned company GEPetrol, [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:40 am
Gabon : Details emerge on manganese transformation MoU with Eramet
Mining Minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eramet regarding the transformation of some of the [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Kenya : Ruto administration boosts local surveillance in run up to general election
This is a structure that does not yet have a name and operates in parallel to the Nyumba Kumi initiative [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am
Tanzania : Trader Namaro Energy corners fuel imports
The results of the closed tender issued by the state-owned Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA), headed by Erasto Simon, to [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am
Tunisia : Passport issue worries exiled opposition
Admiral Kamel Akrout, once the leading national security adviser to former Tunisian President Béji Caïd Essebsi (2014-2019), decided to denounce [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am
Africa : In Washington, African diplomats speak out in defence of AGOA
This is an issue that has been a cause for concern for African diplomatic missions in Washington for over a [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am
Benin : Wadagni's new head of diplomacy sets out foreign policy priorities
Having been at the helm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for just a few weeks, Corinne Amori Brunet wants to [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am
Africa/Morocco : OCP Group's African wager in the midst of the cadmium scandal
In the fields on the outskirts of Thiès in Senegal, the bags of fertiliser bear the green logo of OCP Africa. They come from Jorf Lasfar, a Moroccan industrial complex that [...]... Read more »
Source: Africa Intelligence | Published: July 20, 2026 - 4:40 am

Axios

● Trump vows U.S. will soon bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a deep underground site that the U.S. and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. Why it matters: Trump's remarks, at the top of his meeting with the president of Lebanon at the White House, signaled... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:54 pm
● Trump admin freezes more than $1 billion in Medicaid funds
The Trump administration is halting more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota until the states take more steps to investigate questionable claims, federal health officials said on Tuesday.Why it matters: The moves continue a series of freezes to blue states' funding as part of the... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 4:14 pm
● Democrats probe Epstein's ties with foreign governments
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have acted as an unregistered foreign agent — and tried to leverage his past relationship with President Trump, when doing so, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee alleged in a letter demanding records.The big picture: Rep. Jamie Raskin's (D-Md.) inquiry previews the... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:59 pm
● Trump administration consults unused 1930s law for tariff playbook
The Trump administration keeps finding new ways to wage trade wars. As one novel tariff authority nears its expiration, it's testing another — threatening huge duties on Canadian goods under a never-before-used law.Why it matters: The administration's willingness to test new trade authorities makes tariff policy harder for businesses, investors... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:59 pm
● Mike Johnson backs ban on lawmakers dating Hill staff
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told Axios Tuesday he supports banning members of Congress from having romantic or sexual relationships with Capitol Hill staff, adding momentum to a discussion about tightening House workplace rules.Why it matters: Congress has been rocked this year by a series of sexual misconduct scandals, prompting... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 3:40 pm
● Trump "public charge" rule resets health test for green cards
The Trump administration formally laid the groundwork Monday to weigh immigrants' use of programs like Medicaid and CHIP in determining whether they should get permanent residency. Why it matters: The policy shift could discourage immigrant families from seeking health coverage if it could put their legal status at risk, public... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:30 am
● Trump hosts Lebanon's president as Israel begins first pullback
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday — a sitdown that comes as the Israeli military begins its first withdrawal from Lebanon under a U.S.-brokered agreement.Why it matters: The Trump administration is politically invested in strengthening Aoun, isolating Hezbollah and pushing for an... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:15 am
● Inside a group's push for whites-only "heritage communities"
A white separatist group is openly planning a network of whites-only settlements across rural America that aim to withstand legal challenges by operating essentially as private clubs.Why it matters: The communities are launching in the Ozarks, Appalachia and the South as the Trump administration has backed off prosecuting many civil... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 9:10 am
● Iran mediators push new ceasefire as Trump eyes all-out war
President Trump is nearing a decisive fork in the Iran war, with U.S. and Israeli officials envisioning only two viable endgames:Option 1: Pursue a new 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Option 2: Launch a massive joint military campaign with Israel to force Tehran's capitulation.Why it matters: Trump... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:32 am
● U.S. to slap 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
The Trump administration said Monday that it will impose an additional 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods — including hockey sticks, wine and cement — accusing Canada of discriminating against U.S. exports.Why it matters: The move ratchets up tensions in an increasingly bitter trade dispute between two of the world's... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 1:30 am
● Senate watches the House on reconciliation 3.0
Senate Republicans are warming to the idea of using a third reconciliation package to replenish the Pentagon's depleted weapons stocks.Why it matters: They still view reconciliation 3.0 as Plan B.For now, though, they're willing to let House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempt the legislative equivalent of a triple axel: passing... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:10 am
Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards gifted pink and blue handguns to young female staffers
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) gave two young female staffers each a personalized handgun as a present while they worked in his office in 2024, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the gifts.Why it matters: The guns, and a surprise musical performance organized by the congressman, are additional examples... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 20, 2026 - 9:02 pm
Nordone to launch bid for Graham's Senate seat
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.) confirmed on Monday that she's jumping into the GOP race for her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat.Why it matters: President Trump endorsed Nordone last week, giving her a boost ahead of the filing period for the seat, which opens Tuesday. What they're saying: "I'm... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 20, 2026 - 8:54 pm
Cyclospora investigation still points to recalled lettuce, FDA says
The FDA said Monday it still thinks Taylor Farms lettuce is likely behind a Cyclospora outbreak, even after pulling back earlier test results linking the produce to the parasite.Why it matters: Tracking the source of the diarrhea-causing illness presents a steep challenge for health officials and suppliers, while news of... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:59 pm
Exclusive: House Republicans outraise Democrats in June
The House Republicans' campaign arm brought in $17.6 million in June, leaving them with $92.7 million in cash on hand, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee is entering the final midterm stretch with a cash advantage over House Democrats, giving GOP leaders another talking point as they try... Read more »
Source: Axios | Published: July 20, 2026 - 7:52 pm

UN News - Global perspective Human stories

● DR Congo: Ebola outbreak still expanding, WHO sees signs of stabilization
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN health teams and partners are still racing to contain the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, despite ongoing insecurity in eastern areas where the virus has taken hold. As of 19 July, the DRC Government has recorded 2,423 confirmed cases, including 967 deaths... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:00 pm
● Security Council LIVE: Spotlight on Syria as Guterres heads to Damascus
The Security Council is holding its monthly debate on Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and discussions of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz – still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 21, 2026 - 12:00 pm
LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future
Haiti’s future success depends on “security, political engagement, and humanitarian action reinforcing each other,” the UN’s most senior official in Haiti has told the UN Security Council which met in New York on Monday to discuss the way forward for the embattled Caribbean island nation.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
‘I consider it a miracle’: Pregnant woman pulled from post-quake rubble in Venezuela
When a 12-story apartment building pancaked in La Guaira, Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes late last month, panic ensued to save people injured or trapped under the rubble.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Middle East: Civilians again under fire as US-Iran strikes continue
As the United States and Iran trade deadly attacks for a second week, the UN continues to call for de-escalation while highlighting the devastation caused to civilians and critical infrastructure across the Middle East.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Health response brings lifesaving care closer to thousands in Yemen
Thousands of people in some of Yemen's most conflict-affected communities are receiving lifesaving health care closer to home, thanks to funding from the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) through the Yemen Humanitarian Fund.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
From the General Assembly to Harlem: Mandela’s call to action endures
Sixty-seven minutes. That is how long volunteers spent serving lunch to people experiencing food insecurity at Refettorio Harlem in New York City last week – one for every year Nelson Mandela gave to public service. ... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Moon Day focuses growing concerns around space junk
Amid surging lunar exploration, the UN on Monday urged governments to ensure that humanity's return to the Moon does not come at the expense of planet Earth – or the long-term sustainability of space.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 20, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty
For millions of Haitians, daily life has become a struggle to stay safe, find enough food and simply move around their own neighbourhood.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Ukraine: UN condemns overnight attack on Kyiv
United Nations agencies have deplored a fresh Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which left at least one person dead and a dozen injured.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 19, 2026 - 12:00 pm
A former Ferrari boss has a blunt message: Your commute is more dangerous than his old job
Jean Todt spent decades around the deadliest motorsport on Earth. He was a rally co‑driver, then ran Ferrari’s Formula One team, then became president of world motorsport’s governing body. In his early years, a driver dying at the track barely made news.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 18, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeid
UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camps in the city of El Obeid. ... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful of powers
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits all countries.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Djibouti: Emergency alert spotlights sharp hunger spike
More than 256,000 people in Djibouti – around 25 per cent of the population – are likely to face crisis or emergency level hunger over the coming months, a UN-backed global food monitoring network warned in a new report released Friday.... Read more »
Source: UN News - Global perspective Human stories | Published: July 17, 2026 - 12:00 pm

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