Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
Lord James Timpson's appointment was praised as pioneering
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Tennis is the latest sport to introduce genetic testing for women
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Albanese takes another dip in post-election polling low
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From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
Thousands of people are attempting to march to India's parliament after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called a protest demanding reforms to the education system.
Stay or go - at 28, Rashford faces big Man Utd call
Marcus Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona
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Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton, whose career spanned more than 40 years including a decade on Radio 4's Today, has died aged 68.
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Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
Ryanair said it had to cut fares due to customer hesitancy around air travel due to the Middle East conflict
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Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister — live updates
LONDON — Britain gets (another) new prime minister Monday: Andy Burnham.
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Israel spent over $45 million on AI propaganda campaign targeting US – WSJ
Israel is spending tens of millions of dollars on an AI-powered media campaign aimed at improving its image and influencing public opinion in the US, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
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Israel is spending tens of millions of dollars on an AI-powered media campaign aimed at improving its image and influencing public opinion in the US, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
· RT
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Explosions were heard across several Iranian cities after the US launched strikes overnight
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Residents told to pay £7,000 each to fix water pipe outside their homes
Nerys says residents initially thought they could cover the cost of repairs made through their insurance
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Vote-counting underway following Sao Tome and Principe's presidential election
Vote-counting was underway Sunday after people in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election.
· AfricaNews
Barkly drills for bigger NT rare earths with 10,000m push
Barkly Rare Earths has moved from prep to paydirt potential, with the drill rods now officially turning on a massive 10,000-metre campaign at its flagship Northern Territory Barkley rare earths project.
· Murray Ward
Rubio Says That U.S. Is Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that the United States remained open to diplomacy with Iran, even as U.S. forces intensified their military campaign with a ninth consecutive night of strikes in the country.
· Yan Zhuang
Treaty negotiators win human rights award despite uncertainty over landmark document
The negotiators behind Victoria’s statewide treaty have won a human rights award months out from a state election that could result in the historic agreement being ripped up.
· Kieran Rooney
How a TV show has drawn Australians and Americans to a seaside town
Tourists have been drawn to Donaghadee due to Hope Street
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Investigators raid election watchdog over ex-chief's suspected embezzlement
A joint police-prosecution investigation team raided the National Election Commission on Monday as part of its probe into suspected embezzlement by its former chief Roh Tae-ak and alleged misappropriation of commission funds.
· Yonhap
Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
Dr Hugh O'Connor developed the 3D-printed cell when he discovered a commercial flow battery for his research would cost up to £3,000
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Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final
Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC outside New York New Jersey Stadium after the World Cup final on Sunday.
Nach Spahn-Aus: So könnte Merz das Kabinett umbauen
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
· Rixa Fürsen
Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize
Wang Jibing, a food delivery rider, posted his poems and essays on social media for years before going viral
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Lamine Yamal consoles tearful Lionel Messi as Argentina express gratitude for 'greatest joys of our lives' | The National
Argentina national team thanked Lionel Messi for an incredible World Cup campaign as the title holders fell short in the final against Spain on Sunday.
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Starmer out, Burnham in: What you need to know about leadership change in UK
The UK is welcoming Andy Burnham as its seventh prime minister within a decade, with the official assuming the post on Monday at a meeting with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a formal go-ahead.
· RT
Winning the war is not enough to permanently secure Israel's survival and security - editorial
The headlines of recent days have been filled with airstrikes, missile interceptions, and military communiqués. The United States has continued its campaign against Iranian military targets, Israel remains engaged on multiple fronts, and Hezbollah’s infrastructure in southern Lebanon is still being dismantled.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Troy Jackson moves ahead in Democrats' race for Maine's US Senate seat
U.S. Senate candidate Troy Jackson takes part in a debate at the WCSH-6 television studio, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
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US must recognize Iran as major regional power – Trump’s ex-counterterror chief
Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has called on Washington to withdraw its forces and abandon its bases in the Middle East, arguing that months of military confrontation have demonstrated Iran’s strengthened regional position and warning that further escalation would damage both the US and the global economy.
· RT
Investigators raid election watchdog over ex-chief's suspected embezzlement
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- A joint police-prosecution investigation team raided the National Election Commission (NEC) on Monday as part of its probe into suspected embezzlement by its former chief Roh Tae-ak and alleged misappropriation of commission funds.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Greeks ready to pick a fight about ‘The Odyssey’
ATHENS — From ancient to modern times, Greeks have been ready to pick a fight over the ownership of Helen of Troy or Sparta, celebrated as the most beautiful woman in the world.
· Nektaria Stamouli
The European Parliament’s answer to its AI worries: More AI
BRUSSELS — As MEPs and their assistants increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to draft speeches, parliamentary questions and even amendments, the European Parliament is seeking to bring that use under control with an officially sanctioned platform of its own.
· Max Griera
What Britain’s new leader is learning from Donald Trump
LONDON — Andy Burnham’s political success depends on his ability to turn Britain away from the wave of nationalist populism that gave the world Donald Trump.
· Tim Ross
Lamine Yamal completes football at 19 as Argentina betray Messi
Dominant Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup after extra time
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Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force
Spain dominate Argentina to win World Cup after extra time
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Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 Breivik massacre
A large artwork features a bird native to Utoeya island, where most of the 2011 attack victims died
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U.S. hits Iran for ninth consecutive night as American casualties mount
The U.S. military began a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Sunday, extending a campaign aimed at destroying Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Anniek Bao
US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
The US began its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran only after the World Cup final and trophy presentation had concluded, marking an unusually late start to Washington’s nightly bombing campaign.
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The US began its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran only after the World Cup final and trophy presentation had concluded, marking an unusually late start to Washington’s nightly bombing campaign.
· RT
Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
Spain dominate Argentina to win World Cup after extra time
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Argentina boss Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni left his post-match news conference in tears when talking about his future after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain.
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Victory for football? Spain see off 'embarrassing' Argentina
Spain dominate Argentina to win World Cup after extra time
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'The reaction is terrible' - World Cup final turns ugly at full-time
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.
The Papers: 'Burnham's new era' and 'Viva España!'
The majority of the papers have split their focus between two stories: Andy Burnham, who will become UK prime minister on Monday, and Spain's victory over Argentina in the World Cup final. The Daily Telegraph features a photograph of Spain's team adorned in medals and holding the World Cup aloft, alongside a story t…
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Lee's approval rating inches down to 48.4 pct this week: poll
SEOUL, July 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating edged down to 48.4 percent this week after rising for two consecutive weeks, a survey showed Monday.
· Yi Wonju
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
Vasyl Krupych, a serving soldier, was assaulted while out searching for draft dodgers
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Alex Eala slips to No. 29 in WTA rankings heading to North American swing
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala on Monday slipped one spot to No. 29 in the latest Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings heading to her North American hardcourt swing campaign.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Nigel Farage's unusual UK by-election now has an Australian candidate
There's a man with a bin on his head, three people representing the Monster Raving Loony Party, Nigel Farage and an Australian — now all vying for the seat vacated by the Reform UK leader in a crucial by-election.
· Sbsaustralia
Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
By lunchtime today, the UK will have its fifth prime minister in four years.
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Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win
Thousands of fans watched Spain's World Cup victory at the Plaza de Colón in central Madrid on late Sunday night.
Trump personally presents World Cup trophy to Spain (VIDEOS)
US President Donald Trump inserted himself into the awards ceremony, personally presenting Spain with the FIFA World Cup trophy after the European champions defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time in New Jersey.
· RT
This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
Coca farmer Perea says he has not had the financial support required to stop growing the crop
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