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July 21, 2026

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top general after firing defence minister

Mr Syrskyi’s dismissal came days after Mr Zelensky fired Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that sparked protests across the country.

Oleksandr Syrskyi
July 21, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak: No product tested positive, Taylor Farms says

Taylor Farms insisted none of its branded salads or kits was associated with the outbreak.

Taylor Farms
July 21, 2026

FG, ILO push for data-driven action against child labour

Mr D’Almada said child labour and forced labour remain major challenges across West Africa.

child labour
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026

British PM Andy Burnham cuts tax on electricity

Effective October 1, Britons will be excused from paying VAT on electricity, and the cost will be taken from the cancelled £1.8 billion digital ID programme, Downing Street said.

Andy Burnham
July 21, 2026

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown

The protesters demanded accountability over police brutality against young students during Monday’s clashes.

July 21, 2026

French senators restrict under-15 from social media

This ban will place France as the first country in Europe to adopt such a law months after Australia implemented a similar law for under-16s in December 2025.

France Senate
July 21, 2026

Spain’s World Cup history makers receive heroes’ homecoming 

Mr Sánchez said, “Thank you to the coaches and players for the style of play, the effort and the victory. We have truly enjoyed watching you play.”

July 21, 2026

People talk about everything I do, Cardi B reacts to Okoye dating rumours

The rapper in a short clip posted on her Instagram story on Monday compared herself to modern pop musician, Britney Spears.

July 21, 2026

Germany records 17,126 cases of child sex abuse in 2025

German authorities on Tuesday said that the number of registered cases of child sexual abuse in Germany had risen significantly over the past five years.

German cops