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World

July 29, 2026

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 18

The prefectural government said almost 62 people were injured, with six of them critically wounded.

Japan earthquake
July 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia joins U.S. in airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi militia

Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have joined forces in carrying out airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia in Iraq, as tensions rise in the region.

Armed Houthi militia
July 29, 2026

Iraq calls emergency security meeting after US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes

Mr Al-Zaidi’s government said it wanted to disarm the militias, though there was little indication of whether that would be possible in the near term.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
July 29, 2026

Dublin author Djamel White makes Booker Prize longlist with debut novel

Mr White’s novel, alongside previous Booker Prize winners Douglas Stuart’s John of John and Marlon James’ The Disappearers, was selected from 163 novels.

Djamel White
July 29, 2026

Forced Online Scams: IOM warns trafficking networks booming

IOM has warned of a rapidly expanding, multibillion-dollar criminal industry that turns job seekers into forced cybercriminals.

Online scammers nabbed in Myanmar
July 28, 2026

Trump to honour 16-year-old lifeguard who saved child from waves at Santa Cruz beach

Mr Trump said the 16-year-old lifeguard and his family would be hosted at the White House.

Trump to honour 16-year-old lifeguard who saved child from waves at Santa Cruz beach
July 28, 2026

Tate brothers face alleged death threats in U.S. prison ahead of UK extradition

The brothers’ extradition process and a hearing for their bail application are scheduled for August 13.

Tate brothers
July 28, 2026

U.S.-Iran war: Israeli PM Netanyahu, Trump meet in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump held a closed-door meeting in Washington on Tuesday.

Trump and Netanyahu
July 28, 2026

UK schools to offer technical subjects to pupils from age 14, says Burnham

“We’ve had a system built for too long around the university route, and it sends a message to some young people that they’re some kind of second-class citizens,” he said.

Andy Burnham
July 28, 2026

Colombia’s president-elect De La Espriella helped Alex Saab, others secure reduced sentences in U.S.: Report

The 47-year-old president-elect assisted several accused Latin American drug traffickers to avoid significant prison sentences in the U.S.

Abelardo De La Espriella