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politics1 hr ago
Russian Frigate Notifies UK Navy Before Live-Fire Exercise 40 Miles South of Plymouth
The Neustrashimy informed HMS Tyne of its plans on 20 July 2026. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called the action performative and irresponsible in statements the next day.
theverge.comworld4 hrs ago
Man Dies During Police Restraint in Bologna; Protests and Clashes Follow
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died Sunday after officers restrained him in the Pilastro neighbourhood. Demonstrations in Bologna on Monday night led to clashes involving firecrackers, tear gas and water cannon.
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pakistantoday.com.pkworld5 hrs ago
Indian Police Disperse Student Protest in New Delhi Using Batons and Tear Gas
Police struck demonstrators and fired tear gas shells during a July 20 protest in the capital. The students were calling for education reforms.
globalnews.caworld6 hrs ago
140 Wildfires Active in Northwestern Ontario, Most Under Observation or Control
Ontario reported 140 active wildland fires in the northwest region Monday evening, with 47 not under control. Evacuation orders and alerts remain in place for multiple communities including Gull Bay First Nation.
rediff.comworld7 hrs ago
Seven Killed as Sleeper Bus Bursts Into Flames After Crash in Southern Vietnam
Seven people died and five were injured when a sleeper bus veered off the road near Dong Nai City early Monday and caught fire. Authorities said the cause remains under investigation.
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U.S. Strikes Under-Construction Nuclear Plant in Iran's Khuzestan Province
U.S. forces fired multiple missiles at the Karun power plant site. Iran's UN ambassador notified the Security Council of the attack on the IAEA-safeguarded facility still in early construction.
newslaundry.comworld14 hrs ago
Lightning Strikes Nearly 34,000 Times in British Columbia, Starting Nearly 100 Wildfires
Almost 100 wildfires burn across British Columbia after 34,000 lightning strikes. Heat warnings and air quality alerts remain in effect while several communities face evacuation orders.
Abc Newsworld9 hrs agoUpdated
Chinese Destroyer Conducts Live-Fire Drills in Waters Japan Claims as Exclusive Economic Zone
A Luyang III-class destroyer fired during joint exercises with two other Chinese warships and a Russian frigate on July 19 southwest of Okinotori Island. Japan conveyed safety concerns to China after detecting the activity.
eonline.comsports17 hrs ago
Messi and De Paul to miss two MLS matches after World Cup final
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will sit out Inter Miami's matches against Chicago Fire FC and CF Montréal after Argentina's World Cup final loss. The players will also skip the MLS All-Star game on July 29. FIFA guidelines recommend at least 21 days of rest after the season.
New York Postpolitics17 hrs ago
Biscar Fire Grows Past 30,000 Acres in Lassen County
The Biscar Fire in northern California expanded from 4,000 acres to more than 30,000 acres after starting Saturday. It triggered evacuations across over 300 square miles and reached 5 percent containment by Sunday evening.
nypost.compolitics17 hrs ago
Fire set at immigration facility in Lower Manhattan
An immigration centre outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was set on fire on Monday morning. Three people were injured and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible attack on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Engadgettechnology18 hrs ago
Amazon Begins Rolling Out Adaptive Display on Fire TV Stick HD
The accessibility feature adjusts text and interface sizes on Fire TVs while keeping images scaled. It reached the Fire TV Stick HD on July 20 after an April preview. The rollout follows a broader UI overhaul completed in February.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics18 hrs ago
Trump Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to Air Alerts in Dozen States
President Trump said smoke from Canadian wildfires has affected air quality across more than a dozen U.S. states. He also warned of possible tariffs after criticizing Canadian forest management.
New York Postpolitics18 hrs ago
Man Arrested for Setting Bus Ablaze During Knicks Title Celebrations
Jonathan Strahs, 30, was taken into custody Monday at his Brooklyn home on federal arson charges. Authorities say he set fire to a charter bus in Times Square on June 14 amid the Knicks' first championship win in 53 years.
abcnews.go.comworld20 hrs ago
Flash flood kills father and three sons hiking in southern Utah
A family of six lost five members when a flash flood swept through canyons on Friday. Their daughter, who stayed behind, survived. The father was a firefighter with the Provo Fire Department.
politics22 hrs ago
Sydney developer Aland fined $220,000 over defect reports
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Aland Group received the largest fine in the Building Commission's history and 144 regulatory notices since 2019. Engineering reports identified structural and fire safety issues in several completed projects. Premier Chris Minns and Buildi…
zerohedge.compolitics22 hrs ago
Judge Orders Name-Clearing Hearing for Former FEMA CFO Fired Over Alleged $59 Million Hotel Spending
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration illegally fired former FEMA CFO Mary Comans in February 2025. The decision requires the parties to propose a process for a name-clearing hearing within 14 days.
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politics23 hrs ago
Mediators Seek Ceasefire Between U.S. and Iran
Mediators are working to arrange a new ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The effort follows a sharp drop in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing concerns over sustained regional disruption.
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The Guardianworld1 day ago
Kyiv Protests Demand Army Chief Removal After Zelenskyy Sacks Defense Minister
Thousands gathered in Kyiv over five days calling for Oleksandr Syrskyi's dismissal. Demonstrations began after Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Mykhailo Federov last week.
sbs.com.auworld1 day ago
Wildfires, floods and heat waves strike multiple U.S. regions this summer
Wildfire smoke from Canada reached more than 100 million people across the Northeast and Midwest. Flash floods hit parts of Texas and heat domes affected the U.S. and Europe.
ndtv.comworld1 day ago
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Southern France's Var Region
Fast-moving wildfires in the Var have driven residents from their homes. More than 600 firefighters are deployed as temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius under an orange heatwave alert for July 20.
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news.sky.compolitics1 day ago
Greek Oil Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz
Two Greek-owned tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with one abandoned after fire broke out. US forces carried out a ninth day of strikes on Iranian targets while mediators proposed a 10-day ceasefire. Casualties have risen on both sides since fighting resume…
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finance1 day ago
Drone Strikes Tanker at Caspian Pipeline Black Sea Terminal
A drone hit the tanker NELSA while it loaded crude at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal on Monday. The strike forced a second suspension of exports within 24 hours. Emergency crews put out the fire and no oil spill occurred.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Drone Strikes Kill Two Seafarers in Black Sea
The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed Monday that two seafarers died in separate attacks on commercial vessels. Nine ships carrying 139 Filipino crew members have come under fire in the region.
forbes.comworld1 day ago
Wildfire Destroys Seasonal Camps at Whitewater Lake First Nation
Whitewater Lake First Nation lost homes, personal belongings and infrastructure to wildfire on Wednesday. The Anishinaabe community, located 70 kilometres north of Armstrong, Ontario, is accessible only by floatplane for six months each year and has no full-time residents.
GB Newsworld1 day ago
Wildfires in Spain kill 13 people including British couple
Thirteen people died in wildfires that burned across Almeria province, including a British couple and six other Britons. More than 1,500 residents were evacuated and 7,000 hectares of land were destroyed.
khaama.comworld1 day ago
US Strikes Darkhovin Nuclear Plant in Ninth Night of Iran Attacks
US forces hit the Darkhovin nuclear power plant and other military targets in their ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran. A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile attack, while earthquakes injured three people in western Iran.
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France 24science1 day ago
Wildfire Near Draguignan Burns 10 Homes and Forces Evacuation of 150 in Southern France
A fast-moving blaze that began near Draguignan on Sunday burned nearly 200 hectares, destroyed 10 homes and damaged nine others. More than 600 firefighters supported by aircraft contained the spread by late Sunday while an orange heatwave alert remained in place.
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ndtv.comworld1 day ago
Kuwait Reports Strike on Power and Water Facility
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity and Water confirmed that an attack damaged a major power generation and water desalination station, causing a fire that affected multiple electricity units. Emergency teams are working to contain the blaze and restore service.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
Northern Ontario Wildfires Reach 192 as Eabametoong First Nation Begins Evacuating 460 People
Cbc reported that evacuations of about 460 members from Eabametoong First Nation started Saturday with seven flights to Niagara Falls. Nine new fires raised the northwestern Ontario total to 138 while 192 wildfires burned province-wide.
nypost.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Gunman Wounds Ten in Tucson Shooting, Police Shoot Suspect
A gunman opened fire on a downtown crowd in Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday morning, wounding ten people. Police officers on foot patrol shot the suspect, who remains in life-threatening condition.
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Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Wildfires burn 14,000 hectares in France and Spain amid record heat
France and Spain have faced major wildfires since early July during a heat wave with record temperatures. The fires destroyed forests, prompted evacuations, and caused deaths while officials linked many ignitions to human causes.
theconversation.comsports2 days ago
Smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to clear New Jersey ahead of World Cup final
Meteorologists said thunderstorms are forecast to clear most of the haze from Canadian wildfires from the New Jersey area by Sunday. Air quality alerts remain in effect for parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
Usa Todayscience2 days ago
Air Quality Alerts Stay Active in Midwest and Northeast From Wildfire Smoke
Air quality alerts remained in place July 19 across parts of seven states plus Idaho and Oregon. Smoke from more than 950 Canadian wildfires continued moving south and east, though a weather front cleared conditions ahead of the World Cup final in New Jersey.
msnbc.comworld2 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan After US Strikes on Iran
Kuwait and Bahrain reported multiple waves of strikes on 19 July 2026, with one attack igniting a fire at a Kuwaiti power and water plant. Iran also said it blocked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after overnight US strikes on its territory.
Los Angeles Timespolitics2 days ago
Five Family Members Die in Flash Flood Near Utah Campground
Spencer Long, a Provo fire captain, his wife Katrina and their three sons were killed Friday while hiking near Sunglow Campground. Their daughter Lydia was not on the trip and survived.
cnbc.comworld2 days ago
Two Major Wildfires Burn Nearly 25,300 Hectares in Central and Northeastern Spain
Emergency crews focused Sunday on blazes near La Mierla in Guadalajara and Orés in Zaragoza. The fires have prompted evacuations of 16 villages and placed several others on alert.
hothardware.compolitics2 days ago
California bill would require 3-D printers to block gun-part designs
A measure advancing in the state Senate would mandate software that prevents 3-D printers from producing firearm components. Movie-effects studios, 3-D printing firms, and civil-liberties groups oppose the requirement, saying it would also restrict legitimate designs.
Washington Examinerworld22 hrs agoUpdated
Russia Launches Ballistic Missiles at Kyiv, Killing One and Wounding 16
Russia fired about two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday. One person was killed and 16 were wounded in the attack.
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world2 days ago
Police Investigate Overnight Attack on Palestinian Village Near Hebron
Police are investigating an attack on the Palestinian village of A-Tuwani near Hebron in which a vehicle was set on fire, buildings were graffitied, and a prayer building door was damaged. Authorities are also examining a possible connection to a fire at Gilad Farm.
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sana.sypolitics2 days ago
MSF Reports 1,144 Palestinians Killed and 3,703 Injured in Gaza Since October 2025 Ceasefire
Al Jazeera reported that Israel has killed 1,144 Palestinians and injured 3,703 since the October 2025 ceasefire. The total Palestinian death toll since October 2023 has surpassed 73,200.
jpost.comworld2 days ago
Brush fire contained near train tracks in central Israel
A brush fire near train tracks in the Ness Ziona area was contained Sunday morning. Train service between several stations in central and southern Israel was suspended during the incident.
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hitconsultant.netai2 days ago
Fireworks Raises $1.505 Billion in Series D at $17.5 Billion Valuation
Fireworks announced the round on July 15, led by Atreides Management, Index Ventures and TCV. The funding forms part of nearly $3.8 billion raised by three managed-inference providers in under four weeks.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Storms threaten more than 100 million people in Northeast on Saturday
Severe storms triggered flash flooding across the Northeast on Saturday while Canadian wildfire smoke remained over several U.S. cities. NBC News reported the storms placed more than 100 million people at risk.
abcnews.go.compolitics2 days ago
Canadian Province Reports 191 Active Wildfires as U.S. President Threatens Tariffs
Ontario recorded 191 of 955 active Canadian wildfires on Saturday. The U.S. president said he would call Canada's prime minister after linking smoke in U.S. states to Canadian forest management.
brobible.compolitics2 days ago
Storms Clear Wildfire Smoke Across Ohio Valley to Northeast While Triggering Tornado Watches
Thunderstorms and tornado watches swept from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on July 18, 2026. The system brought damaging winds, hail and flash flooding risks to as many as 50 million people while easing weeks of smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires.
Al Jazeerapolitics2 days ago
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Residential Areas Kill Eight Despite Ceasefire
Al Jazeera reported that strikes on homes, tents and funerals killed eight people in Gaza. The attacks continued after an October ceasefire agreement. Talks on advancing the deal to its next phase have stalled.
politics1 day agoUpdated
Canada Issues Air Quality Warnings Over Smoke From U.S. Wildfires
British Columbia officials issued alerts Saturday evening as polluted air drifted north from American fires. The move follows President Trump's July 18 criticism of Canadian forest management and tariff threat.
Euronewsworld2 days ago
Wildfires burn over 15,400 hectares in Spain's Zaragoza and Guadalajara provinces
Two large wildfires remain uncontrolled in Zaragoza and Guadalajara. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated as crews continue to fight the blazes.
azernews.azworld2 days ago
U.S. Army launchers fire missiles in Middle East amid fighting with Iran
Footage shows U.S. Army M270 launchers firing ATACMS missiles earlier this week at an undisclosed Middle East site. The action occurred amid renewed combat operations against Iran.
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globalnews.caworld2 days ago
Nearly 200 Fires Continue Burning in Ontario
Wildfires remain active across Ontario, with smoke moving into parts of Canada and the United States. Officials have not released updated containment figures.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
British Columbia wildfires rise to 113 after 4,000 lightning strikes
Cbc reported that about 100 new fires ignited across British Columbia since Friday, bringing the total to 113 by Saturday morning. Two-thirds of the fires burned out of control, mostly in the southern Interior, after 4,000 lightning strikes hit the province.
theconversation.compolitics3 days ago
Russia, UAE Foreign Ministers Call for Immediate US-Iran Ceasefire
Russia's foreign ministry said the two ministers discussed the Gulf situation and urged an immediate halt to fighting followed by renewed talks. The statement came as additional U.S. strikes and Iranian responses continued in the region.
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chicago.suntimes.comworld3 days ago
ICE Agent Shot Driver After Van Reversed and Moved Forward During Houston Traffic Stop
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, died after an ICE agent fired during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7. Authorities initially alleged a crystal-like substance in his van was methamphetamine, but the family attorney said it was salt and lemon for hydration. Witnesses and officials o…
Euronewsworld3 days ago
Spain Expects Temperatures to Rise from Saturday, Third Heatwave of Summer Forecast
Euronews reported that Spain’s State Meteorological Agency expects temperatures to rise from Saturday and peak Thursday with possible local readings above 45°C. The episode coincides with two major wildfires already burning out of control.
ndtv.comsports3 days ago
Heavy Rains Forecast for New York and Washington Areas Ahead of World Cup Final
Heavy rains expected in the New York and Washington, DC, areas will ease air quality problems caused by Canadian wildfires. The change comes ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.
Forbesscience2 days agoUpdated
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alerts in Parts of 16 U.S. States
Smoke from fires in Canada and northern Minnesota has placed more than 100 million Americans under alerts. Haze has reduced visibility in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Alerts cover all of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisc…
France 24science3 days ago
France Reports 2,000 Hectares Burned in Forest Fires Following Heatwaves
France has lost 2,000 hectares to forest fires following record-breaking heatwaves. The government said the country has not seen so many outbreaks since World War II, with a major blaze hitting the Fontainebleau forest.
hackster.iosports3 days ago
MLB Game Postponed Over Air Quality From Canadian Wildfire Smoke
A scheduled game between two teams was postponed Friday due to unhealthy air quality in Cleveland caused by wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. A split doubleheader is now set for Saturday at the same venue.
sports1 day agoUpdated
Fans Enter MetLife Stadium After Delays Ahead of World Cup Final
Entry to MetLife Stadium descended into disorder on July 19 as fans and media encountered severe delays. Unhealthy air quality from western wildfires persisted near the open-air venue hosting the Argentina-Spain final.
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