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Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.
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US seeks extradition of wealthy pro-Palestine donor from Spain
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Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?
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Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
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Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?
Published On 17 Jul 2026
Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
Published On 17 Jul 2026
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Iranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructure
Published On 17 Jul 2026
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IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Published On 17 Jul 2026
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‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap
Published On 17 Jul 2026
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China’s support for North Korea will ‘never change’: Top official

The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.

Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers

PM Keir Starmer’s final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.

Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure

The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to ‘dismantle’ the international court.

Donald Trump updates: US president accuses China of election interference

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China denies Trump accusations of election meddling

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case

The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister’s killing.

US approves nearly $2bn in weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

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Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.

US to impose new 25 percent tariffs on some Brazilian imports

Beef, coffee and rare-earth materials escaped US tariffs amid trade tensions with Brazil over alleged unfair practices.

Trump limits length of visas for students, exchange visitors, journalists

New rule ends open-ended stays and requires extensions after fixed visa periods for students and foreign media.

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Hamas leadership run-off expected between Meshaal and al-Hayya

Israeli assassinations of several key leaders force Hamas to find new head, a process expected to be completed next week

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