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Andy Burnham prepares to lead Britain — and face Trump
The incoming prime minister takes office Monday with little foreign policy background and daunting global challenges to confront.
Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US—and World Cup final
Heavy, acrid wildfire smoke blanketed much of the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's highly anticipated World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.
Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv
One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls "one of the most massive ballistic attacks" on Ukraine's capital.
Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China show
At least three firm showcased so-called agentic phones at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
Every new Pal in Palworld 1.0 and where to catch them
A wise man once told me, "Gotta catch 'em all," so I did.
Spain and Argentina meet in New York to dance the 2026 World Cup final in Spanish
"Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas.
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.
England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place thriller
The 10-goal spectacle shattered several World Cup records, while Kylian Mbappé moved ahead of Lionel Messi on the tournament's all-time scoring list and strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race.
‘Daigou’ queue-jumping prompts safety measures at South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Several airline employees were reportedly injured while trying to direct passengers back in line.
Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
Ontario premier slams Trump’s criticism of Canada’s efforts to stop wildfires
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said US criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the “terrible scenario” of spreading forest fires in his province and choking smoke across a broad swath of the United States was “absolutely unacceptable.”“We’re trying to get through this,” Ford said on
Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan’, says President Lai
The Taiwanese leader said the island must remain vigilant in times of peace.
Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says
TAIPEI, July 19 - Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to oppose the \"red terror\" coming from Beijing.
Southern China braces for more rain, Chongqing landslide search continues
BEIJING, July 19 - China's meteorological authority on Sunday issued a heavy rain alert for parts of southern China, following a warning a day earlier of mountain flood risks in areas like Chongqing and Yunnan and potential emergency evacuations in vulnerable places.
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
“Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice,” Gitanjali Angmo said in a post on X on Sunday (Jul 19).
I want to focus on building a family first, says former Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq
Syed Saddiq gave assurances that he would not neglect his public duties.
Kuwait, Bahrain responding to Iran attacks
Kuwait’s military said on Sunday it was responding to aerial salvos fired by Iran a day after the Gulf state faced barrages from the Islamic Republic that struck a power plant and oil facility.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
By Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, July 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal
Trump mourns US service members killed in Iran attack, but says mission is critical
US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised the sacrifices of two US service members that were killed in action since hostilities with Iran renewed, saying in an interview that the mission remained critical.Trump told The New York Post that the sacrifice was made to prevent
Survivors of Indonesia boat sinking rescued after days at sea
Survivors told rescuers they had been part of a group of 25 people earlier reported as missing.
Russia pounds Kyiv in major ballistic missile attack
Russia battered Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight with one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war, killing at least one person and wounding 16 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. A series of powerful explosions thundered across the
MIFFest Opens Ninth Edition in Kuala Lumpur, Earns ASEAN Records Recognition
The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown Shopping Centre, kicking off an eight-day showcase of international cinema and marking the festival’s official recognition from ASEAN Records. The opening ceremony drew filmmakers, industry
Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains
Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play Dino J Martins has never been able to resist the small things. The renowned entomologist and evolutionary
Scientists just discovered a lost branch of Australia’s marsupials
Fossils from Queensland suggest a newly recognized marsupial order may have survived in Australia for around 35 million years, rewriting part of the story of how the continent's unique mammals evolved. The discovery challenges the idea that Australia's marsupials all came from
Rubio calls for Cuba to release 700 political prisoners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged Cuba to immediately release more than 700 political prisoners, as a prominent Cuban dissident artist arrived in Miami after five years in prison.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 5,119
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes last month has risen to 5,119, according to an official tally released Saturday.That was an increase of 50 deaths since Friday and comes 24 days since the June 24 disaster when back-to-back earthquakes struck, most severely
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
US Marshals arrest social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
The US Marshals Service arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate on Saturday as Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition of the kickboxers-turned-social media stars on fresh charges of rape, bodily harm and human trafficking.The CPS said it would bring more
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.
Wildlife holiday bucket list: The new ‘big five’ animals that travellers want to see
Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.
Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?
Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.
World Cup stadiums were ‘built for yesterday’s climate’. Should the games be moved?
Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel Climate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key
Rescuers find five survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia
The five, including a 7-year-old girl, were found clinging to a fish trap belonging to a local fisherman, Makassar search and rescue officials said.
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack.The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well
"Look how they massacred my boy."
Scientists identify the rare meteorite that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was likely an exceptionally rare CO chondrite from a distant region of the solar system. Its unusual chemistry suggests that planet-cooling dust and debris, rather than sulfur inside the asteroid, may have delivered the deadliest blow.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
