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Thursday, 16 July 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes

Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria's 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.

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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.

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Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire

Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.

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Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse

In all, 32 convicted and 25 acquitted or cleared by statute ‌of limitations over 2018 Morandi bridge disaster.

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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.

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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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How can Argentina and Messi beat Spain and Yamal to defend World Cup?

Despite Lionel Messi's presence, Argentina enter the 2026 final as underdogs to Spain and their starlet Lamine Yamal.

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Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy

The US vice-president also said he faced 'vicious' personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.

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Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.

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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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Air defences intercept drones over Erbil, Iraq

Verified eyewitness video captures multiple aerial interceptions over Erbil, Iraq

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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner

The United Kingdom and Argentina fought a brief war over the British overseas territory in 1982.

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What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?

The longtime party leader's absence from the Senate is likely to have repercussions for the Republican agenda.

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Data breach reportedly targets India’s Kudankulam nuclear power plant

Purported blueprints of parts of India's largest plant exposed by World Leaks ransomware group, Reuters reports.

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