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July 20, 2026

FULL SPEECH: ‘I go with good grace,’ Starmer says in final speech as UK PM

Keir Starmer gave his final speech as prime minister on the steps of Downing Street.

July 20, 2026

Iran War: Three U.S. servicemen killed

Another American service member has been reported killed by fragments of a downed Iranian drone in northern Iraq, raising the number of U.S. troops killed last week to three.

Coffins of U.S. servicemen
July 20, 2026

Food delivery rider wins China’s Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry

A 56-year-old Chinese food courier, Wang Jibing, has been named the winner of China’s Lu Xun Literature Prize in poetry.

Wang Jibing (Global Times)
July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham is people pleaser, doesn’t want scrutiny: Kemi Badenoch

The leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has described the prospective prime minister as a “people pleaser”.

Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch
July 20, 2026

U.S. census official sentenced to prison for bribery, fraud

The contract was worth millions of dollars. In exchange for steering the contract and modifications, Ms Jones received kickbacks from YMJ Consulting and the subcontractor.

U.S. Census Bureau building
July 19, 2026

Spain lift 2026 World Cup after beating Messi’s Argentina

The defeat meant that Lionel Messi and his Argentine teammates failed to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles in 64 years.

Triumphant Spain
July 19, 2026

Mamdani considers arresting Israeli PM Netanyahu if he visits New York

Mr Mamdani said his administration’s legal department is weighing the option of arresting the Israeli leader as determined by the law.

July 19, 2026

EU bans destruction of unsold clothing

The policy took effect on Sunday, and the EU also announced it would extend to medium-sized companies starting in 2030.

July 18, 2026

U.S. issues security alert to Americans worldwide as Iran kills two soldiers

The U.S. government issued a warning to all Americans worldwide amid the escalating war against Iran.

U.S. Mission[Credit: X.com]
July 18, 2026

German lawmaker resigns after backlash for having baby through surrogacy

The 46-year-old politician and his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), had backed a ban on surrogacy.

Jens Spahn. [PHOTO CREDIT: ZDF]