Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-07-21

Charges and challenges - the scale of the task facing Maresca at Man City

Plenty of the Premier League's top clubs have rolled the managerial dice ahead of next season. Manchester City are one of those starting a new era, turning to Enzo Maresca in the wake of Pep Guardi...

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Cause of Ann Widdecombe's death not yet established, inquest hears

The 78-year-old was found with "visible injuries" at her home in Devon on 9 July.

co.uk

Huge fire at Ukraine shopping centre after Russian drone strike

A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine's Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.

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New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaking in front of 10 Downing Street on Monday. “We will make this moment a circuit breaker for Britain,” he said.

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World leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM

Beyond the diplomatic platitudes global media focuses on the ‘immense’ scale of the challenge he faces in the jobUK politics live – latest updatesWorld leaders have warmly congratulated Andy Burnha...

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Argentina deny World Cup villains’ role after Samuel Jackson-led slants

Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson was among those who criticised Argentina at World Cup, with racism among allegations.

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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

co.uk

Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan

A damaged bridge and building in the eastern province of Nuristan in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Heavy monsoon rains sent torrents of water down surrounding mountains.

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Sir Chris Bryant appointed new NI secretary

Hilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.

co.uk

Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sectorBusiness live – latest updatesShares in defence companies have risen sharply after Andy Burn...

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These Wild English by Nicola Wilding review – explaining a mother’s drift to the far right

A documentary-maker probes family history and the darker corners of the internet to solve an urgent political puzzleWhen Sandra Forsyth began marching in support of the English Defence League, her...

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The Army Is Burning Through Its AI Tokens

Members of the Army received an email informing them that they were rapidly depleting their AI tokens, and needed to limit use.

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Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

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Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

Philippine Foreign Secretary says ASEAN must work together

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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up

Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary.

co.uk

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

Yemeni supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement gather during a rally against what the group says are restrictions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, in Sa...

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Andy Burnham promised urgent action on the cost of living; the heat is now on chancellor John Healey to deliver it | Alfie Stirling

The PM and the new boss at the Treasury face an even trickier task than their predecessors. They need a good plan, and we have oneAlfie Stirling is an economist and director of policy at the Joseph...

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Two Young Brothers and Their Search for Venezuela’s Dead

Winder Delfín, 17, right, and his brother Deivi, 15, during the 24th day of searching for their mother, younger brother and grandmother, who lived on the first floor of a twelve story building that...

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The Odyssey: jaw-dropping action, dark magic and dolphin cameos – discuss with spoilers

Inside all the blink-and-you-miss-it moments, subtle easter eggs and poignant takeaways from Christopher Nolan’s ancient epicThis article contains spoilers for The OdysseyThe Odyssey looks set to b...

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Etsy Is In Its Flop Era, and Sellers Are Fleeing

Once a quirky bastion of amateur vulva jewelry and pet portraits, Etsy is now deluged with mass-produced goods and AI knockoffs. Some customers don’t seem to mind.

wired.com

Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’

Mamdani says he takes Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant ‘seriously’

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UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity

Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday. In a statement, Mr. Burnham said that he wanted “to give people breathing space.”

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Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement – UK politics live

Move is expected to save households around £45 a year in effort to tackle cost of livingBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveThe newly appointed business secretary, J...

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Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government

Creditors plan improved offer in bid to avoid nationalisation by new Burnham government

ft.com

Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

co.uk

Tottenham sign France defender Sombath from Lyon

Tottenham have signed France international Alice Sombath for a club record fee from Lyon.

co.uk

The Fires review – volcanoes and passions erupt in Iceland disaster-romance

A volcanologist and a photographer try to save Reykjavik in impressive and plausible dramaThis scientifically plausible, CGI-tastic disaster film will either do wonders for Iceland’s tourist indust...

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Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd target Scott rejects new Bournemouth contract

Alex Scott has turned down a new Bournemouth contract amid strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, Sky Sports News understands.

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The 58 transfers to watch now the World Cup is over

The World Cup is over but there are still more than six weeks to go in the transfer window. Here are 58 players to keep an eye on for the rest of the summer.

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Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

aljazeera.com

Continuity and change in Burnham’s new cabinet

Chancellor from Labour’s ‘old right’ is experienced but unlikely to meaningfully diverge from previous set up

ft.com

JP Morgan boss warns of ‘consequences’ if Burnham taxes banks

Higher taxes on sector could threaten plan for £3bn headquarters in London, says Jamie DimonBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JP Morgan, Jamie Dimon, has warned Andy Burnham against raising...

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UK employers cut job vacancies as Burnham aims to lift living standards

Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime ministerBusiness live – latest updatesEmployers cut the number of job vacancies in May, according to official figur...

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Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?

Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary“Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the cu...

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'Fery can improve but that's exciting' - Henman optimistic as Brit eyes US Open run

British No 1 Arthur Fery will head into the American hard-court swing with areas he can improve ahead of the US Open - but that's "exciting", says Tim Henman.

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Why World Cup can be game-changer for ambitious MLS

Can the success of the 2026 World Cup help MLS become one of the world's elite leagues?

co.uk

World Cup: Messi thanks Argentina fans but ‘wound will take time to heal’

Argentina were beaten 1-0 in the final by Spain in what has been rumoured to be Lionel Messi's final World Cup game.

aljazeera.com

UK borrows less than expected in June in boost for Burnham

Figure of £16bn from ONS comes after new prime minister revealed plans to cut VAT on electricity billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed less than expected in June, in a boost...

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‘Critic to Israel’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOs

An internal government file obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected data on groups it suspected supported BDS.

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Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule

Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship format following England’s "brutal" itinerary that featured three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

skysports.com

‘We just want to live’: Palestinians in Gaza react to Hamas election

There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.

aljazeera.com

Chickenhare and the Secret of the Groundhog review – time-travel fun for plucky hybrid critters

A half-chicken half-hare, a skunk and a tortoise go in search of a 3,000-year-old groundhog in this wholesome animation with a surprisingly complex plotAlthough this animated feature doesn’t have a...

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‘Witty, engaging and absurd’: LensCulture critics’ choice award winners – in pictures

Is that a rooftop crocodilian? Can you cause a forest fire in a matchbox? Things are not always as they seem with the winners of this year’s Lensculture critics’ choice awards Continue reading...

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Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead review – final part of the Harlem Trilogy is freewheeling fun

The grit and grandeur of 80s New York drive this rollicking story of an underground wheeler-dealerIn the summer of 1977 a bolt of lightning struck a substation on the Hudson River, knocking out pow...

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Burnham announces plans to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost-of-living move

The newly appointed chancellor John Healey said the cut would be funded this year from cancelling the Digital ID programmeAndy Burnham has announced a fresh tax cut to remove VAT from domestic elec...

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Burnham to remove VAT on household electricity bills

New prime minister has vowed to help households with the cost of living

ft.com

Chris Mason: Cull of Starmer allies as new chancellor faces crunching spending choices

The appointment of John Healey is particularly fascinating, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

co.uk

TV tonight: Simon Pegg’s cyber-thriller The Undeclared War returns

Siân Brooke and Adrian Lester also star in the tense GCHQ drama. Plus: hideous creations on the Great British Sewing Bee. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4Espionage, malware and Simo...

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Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup

Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those w...

co.uk

Burnham begins: what awaits the new British PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PMOn Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to b...

theguardian.com

Wealth tax on UK’s super-rich could raise £10bn a year, Andy Burnham told

New prime minister urged to introduce 2% minimum charge on households with more than £100m in wealthA wealth tax on the UK’s super-rich households could raise £10bn a year, according to academics w...

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New Air Force One going out of commission to get safety upgrades

The new Air Force One is going out of commission to receive safety upgrades. What needs to be done and was it safe for President Trump to fly the plane to Turkey earlier this month?

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Arizona voters head to the polls Tuesday

Arizona is the only state in the country holding a primary Tuesday. It will offer a look at the big races and issues coming up in a swing state in November.

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Argentina players receive heroes’ welcome home despite World Cup defeat

Argentina’s players were welcomed home by fans lining the streets as the team travelled from the airport.

aljazeera.com

Tom Hayes says UBS’s ‘Project Chocolate’ probe shows he was targeted from outset

Trader nicknamed ‘Tommy Chocolate’ argues bank’s rate-fixing investigation was stacked against him

ft.com

Linklaters partners handed record £2.5mn payday as Asia business booms

‘Magic circle’ law firm cites Hong Kong listings work and growth in US as it reports bumper payouts for top ranks

ft.com

The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey

New chancellor must fund rising defence spending and promises of cost-of-living support for households

ft.com

Pointers for Burnham on what Britain really wants

The new prime minister can learn from 40 years of polling the UK population

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Andy Burnham’s plans could bring the UK closer to Europe than he realises

The new PM’s priorities are domestic, but he will soon realise that closer engagement with the EU is a no-brainerWhat will European leaders make of Andy Burnham, the seventh UK prime minister they...

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Why Canada isn’t listening to American whining in the wine wars

Donald Trump’s tariffs have taught us an important lesson in the value of retaliation

ft.com

Not enough water for UK’s datacentre plans, trade body says

Industry says government’s failure to address cooling demands means AI growth plans are ‘fatally flawed’The UK will not have enough water for future datacentres, the water industry has said in star...

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‘New Girl was so scary I had to stop smoking pot’: Jake Johnson on perseverance, pickleball and Prince

As Nick in the blockbuster TV comedy, the actor was adored by millions. So will his new comedy The Dink, which he jokes is a ‘sexier Challengers’, make him even more popular? You might assume that...

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China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea

Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.

aljazeera.com

Lebanese return to ‘pilot zone’ villages they say Israel never occupied

Under a US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in Lebanon to Lebanese government.

aljazeera.com

Spain’s World Cup heroes welcomed by millions in Madrid

More than half of Madrid’s population turned out to celebrate La Roja as the players returned to Spain

aljazeera.com

US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.

aljazeera.com

Who is driving diplomacy in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and why?

A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.

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Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely | Tim Soutphommasane

Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a resetThe British love a coronation. That’s how the arrival of Andy Burnham into 10 Downing Street is being described i...

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Burnham begins: what awaits the new PM? - podcast

Senior political correspondent Peter Walker and former No 10 press secretary Paul Harrison analyse Andy Burnham’s first day as PMOn Monday, Andy Burnham finally realised his long-held ambition to b...

theguardian.com

Guyana recovers 27 bodies after ferry disaster as crew comes under scrutiny

Authorities detain ferry crew members after drug tests reveal violations in Guyana's worst marine disaster in decades.

aljazeera.com

Nearly 100 US troops injured in two weeks since Iran war resumed

The Pentagon says most soldiers suffered ‘minor concussions’ and have returned to duty

ft.com

Why protests are growing in Ukraine over defence leadership and dismissals

Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.

aljazeera.com

Tate brothers vow to fight extradition as they appear at court in Miami

Controversial ‘manosphere’ influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared at a federal court hearing in Miami.

aljazeera.com

Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections

President Daniel Ortega, 80, who with his wife has exerted complete control over Nicaragua for many years, at a conference in 2014.

nytimes.com

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.

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Iran war live: US launches 10th night of strikes; Tehran attacks Kuwait

Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.

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