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abcnews.go.compolitics1 hr ago
Mexico Files Complaints in U.S. Courts Over Deaths of 17 Citizens in Immigration Custody
President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is filing complaints with federal and local US courts on Monday seeking criminal charges. At least 17 Mexican citizens have died in ICE custody or raids since President Trump returned to the White House last year.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 hr ago
Trump Says U.S. Will Guard Strait of Hormuz, Charge 20 % Transit Fee, and Blockade Iranian Ports
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will guard the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent cargo fee. Oil prices rose after missile exchanges, while separate Australian developments included housing polls, an AI copyright proposal, union pressure, and the death of actor S…
nypost.compolitics2 hrs ago
Senate Majority Leader Thune Honors Late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Floor
Senate Majority Leader John Thune spoke on the Senate floor Monday about the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Thune expressed personal loss and noted Graham had changed his address.
chicago.suntimes.comworld2 hrs ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Confirmed in 31 States With 843 Cases and No Deaths
Federal health officials have confirmed 843 cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 U.S. states since May 1, leading to 86 hospitalizations and no deaths. The true total is believed to be substantially higher due to underreporting and testing delays.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 hrs ago
Senate Republicans Return to Capitol for Voting Bill, Committee Vacancies
Republican lawmakers return to Washington this week with a list of unfinished legislation and two Senate vacancies after the death of a committee chair. Democrats are positioning to highlight the delays ahead of the November midterms.
channel4.comworld6 hrs ago
Over Half of Adults with Learning Disabilities in England Die Before 65, Though Avoidable Deaths Fell from 46% to 39%
A final LeDeR report found adults with learning disabilities die on average 19 years younger than the general population. Avoidable deaths fell to 39 percent in 2024 but stayed nearly double the rate for others. The government and NHS England outlined new measures to track outcom…
focustaiwan.twworld8 hrs ago
Ethiopian Human Rights Council Calls for End to Tigray Conscription Decree That Includes Death Penalty for Objectors
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council on July 12 demanded an immediate halt to forced military recruitment in Tigray. The appeal follows a June 24 decree by the Tigray regional council that mandates compulsory service and the death penalty for objectors. The developments occur amid…
msnbc.compolitics9 hrs ago
South Carolina Governor to Appoint Temporary Senator After Incumbent's Death
South Carolina's governor must appoint a temporary replacement for the state's vacant Senate seat. A special primary will follow to select the Republican nominee for the November general election.
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upi.comworld10 hrs ago
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
European death statistics show elevated mortality during recent heat waves compared with historical averages. Full calculations of the total impact will require several months.
usatoday.comsports11 hrs ago
Study Finds NFL Players Four Times More Likely to Die from Neurodegenerative Diseases but Lower Rates of Cancer, Heart Disease, and Suicide
Researchers examined 19,824 former NFL players from 1960 to 2019 and found elevated rates of death from dementia and Parkinson's. The results held across eras and were most pronounced among players who died before age 60.
Al Jazeeraworld3 hrs agoUpdated
UK Police Rearrest Man on Terrorism Suspicion in Ann Widdecombe Death
A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses in the killing of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told Parliament the death is being treated as a terrorist act.
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thenation.comworld11 hrs ago
Eight Killed in Suspected Terrorist Attack on Benue Communities
Police confirmed eight deaths, including three children, in attacks on Otukpo Local Government Area communities on July 12. Governor Hyacinth Alia condemned the killings and ordered intensified security measures while Amnesty International called for an independent investigation.
Euronewspolitics11 hrs ago
Doctors Without Borders says attacks damaged Ukraine healthcare facilities between 2022 and 2025
MSF documented more than 20 attacks on its facilities from April 2022 to December 2025. The WHO recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare across Ukraine in the same period, resulting in 224 deaths and 902 injuries.
vox.comworld14 hrs ago
Rescuers Search La Guaira for Earthquake Victims as Death Toll Exceeds 4,000
Rescue teams continue operations in La Guaira after earthquakes killed more than 4,000 people. Workers face difficult conditions while health risks for survivors increase.
The Independentworld14 hrs ago
Broadway Actor and Educator John Grisetti Dies by Suicide at Age 44
John Grisetti died by suicide at 44. Fellow actor Rob McClure announced the death on Instagram and described the loss as cataclysmic. Tributes also came from Sierra Boggess.
abcnews.go.comsports15 hrs ago
Hector Valle, Dodgers Catcher and Puerto Rican Baseball Figure, Dies at 85
Hector Valle, who played nine games for the 1965 Los Angeles Dodgers, died July 11 at age 85. The Vega Baja mayor announced the death and highlighted Valle's role as the first MLB player from the town.
The Independentworld11 hrs agoUpdated
Florida Schedules Executions of Two Death-Row Inmates Aged 74 and 80
Florida will execute Dennis Sochor on July 14 and Dominick Anthony Occhicone on July 28. The dates follow the June 25 execution of Dusty Ray Spencer, the oldest prisoner put to death in the state in modern history.
eonline.comworld7 hrs agoUpdated
Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78 in Sydney
New Zealand-born actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney at age 78. His family described the death as sudden and unexpected and said he remained cancer-free.
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Rapplerworld16 hrs ago
NBI recommends homicide charges against former Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and seven others
The National Bureau of Investigation recommended reckless imprudence resulting in homicide charges against Tab Baldwin and seven other Ateneo basketball staff over the June 8 deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili. Resort owners and an Ateneo athletic directo…
forbes.comscience17 hrs ago
Donor Eyes Perfused After Death; 15 of 36 Retinas Responded to Light up to 10 Hours
Researchers perfused 42 donor eyes with oxygenated solution through the ophthalmic artery. Fifteen retinas produced electrical responses to light lasting up to 10 hours, twice the previous record. Retinal structure remained intact for 24 hours.
news.sky.comworld21 hrs ago
British Woman, 93, Dies in Spain Wildfires, Raising Death Toll to 13
A 93-year-old British pensioner died after suffering burns in wildfires that broke out Thursday in southern Spain. The death brings the confirmed toll to 13, with at least five Britons among the victims.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld22 hrs ago
Fontainebleau Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near Paris; Spain Reports 26 Wildfire Deaths Across Two Fires
A wildfire in France's historic Fontainebleau forest on Monday forced neighborhood evacuations and closed a highway section southeast of Paris. In Spain, two wildfires killed 13 people total, with 10 still missing from the Bedar blaze near Almeria.
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rt.comscience13 hrs agoUpdated
More Than 2,700 Heat-Related Deaths Estimated in England and Wales During May and June Heatwaves
Estimates attribute around 550 deaths to late May and nearly 2,200 to mid-to-late June. June 2026 set a new record for warmth in England.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
England Offers Meningitis B Vaccine to University Students Starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of students aged 17 to 25 in England can book two-dose MenB vaccinations at pharmacies from 20 July. The programme follows recent outbreaks, including two deaths in Kent. NHS data shows first-year university students face seven times the risk of their peers.
Abc Newsworld1 day ago
Driver Crashes Into Viña del Mar Market, Killing at Least Six
An off-duty Chilean navy member drove a private vehicle into an open-air market in Viña del Mar on Sunday. The crash killed several people and injured others. Local media reported at least six deaths.
Varietyfinance15 hrs agoUpdated
Actress Wai Ching Ho, Known for Roles in Daredevil and Other Series, Dies at 82
Wai Ching Ho, known for playing Madame Gao in Marvel's Daredevil, Iron Fist and The Defenders, died at age 82 after suffering a stroke. Co-stars Peter Shinkoda and Perry Yung confirmed the death in Instagram posts. Her 43-year career included nearly 70 roles across television and…
middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Explosions Reported Near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Hajjiabad
Strikes hit sites near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Hajjiabad. Iran reported one death, two injuries and a 4,200MW drop in electricity supply. The attacks occurred as Israel prepares for October elections and regional leaders urged de-escalation.
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The Guardianworld1 day ago
Germany Records 99 Drowning Deaths in June Heatwave, Fewer Than in 2003
Ninety-nine people drowned in Germany during June, the highest toll in more than 20 years, as temperatures reached 41.7C. Extreme heat also forced early closures of Paris landmarks and triggered a wildfire that killed 12 in Spain.
The Boston Globeworld1 day ago
Vitamin K shot refusal rate rose to 5.2 percent of U.S. newborns in 2024
A study of electronic medical records showed the share of infants not receiving the injection increased from 2.9 percent in 2017. More than a dozen physicians reported treating brain or abdominal hemorrhages in untreated babies, with at least 12 deaths and 14 cases of brain damag…
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
Rural Cardiovascular Deaths Rose 8.3 Percent From 2019 to 2022, Urban Deaths Rose 3.6 Percent
@NBCNews reported that cardiovascular mortality increased faster in rural areas than urban ones between 2010 and 2022. Working-age adults saw rising death rates while older groups saw declines. The gap widened after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in 2020.
supermarketnews.comscience1 day ago
Empty Chairs Campaign Holds 1000th Meet-Up in Leigh-on-Sea
Dean Perryman began hosting the events in December 2025 after his friend's death. The campaign has expanded to multiple U.K. cities and four other countries.
chicago.suntimes.comworld1 day ago
2,944 Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in 32 States; No Deaths Recorded
Michigan accounts for more than half the total with 1,562 infections. The CDC has shifted to weekly reporting from states amid the rise.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Enrolls First Patients in Congo Six Weeks After WHO Declares Emergency
The Partners trial tests remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo strain. As of 9 July the outbreak recorded 1,792 confirmed cases and 625 deaths.
zerohedge.comworld1 day ago
Chinese semiconductor researcher dies by suicide in Michigan day after US federal interview
Wang Danhao, 31, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Michigan, died by suicide in Ann Arbor. His ashes reached his mother in China nearly four months later. The death followed an interview by US federal law enforcement the previous day.
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abcnews.go.comworld1 hr agoUpdated
South Carolina Governor Appoints Lindsey Graham's Sister as Interim Senator After Receiving Competing Recommendations
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone to fill the Senate seat left vacant by her brother Lindsey Graham's death. President Trump had recommended the appointment. A special primary election is expected later this year.
The Independentworld14 hrs agoUpdated
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar's Former Ruler, Dies at 74
The Amiri Diwan announced the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday morning. He ruled Qatar from 1995 until his voluntary abdication in 2013.
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espn.co.uksports2 days ago
Antonio Rattin, Argentina’s 1966 World Cup Captain and Boca Juniors Midfielder, Dies at 89
Argentina midfielder Antonio Rattin died on July 11 at age 89. Boca Juniors announced the death of the player who spent his entire club career with the Buenos Aires side and captained Argentina at the 1966 World Cup.
Fox Newsworld2 days ago
Study Links Each Extra Hour of Prolonged Sitting to 10% Higher Cancer Death Risk but Cannot Prove Cause
Fox News reported that University of Glasgow researchers tracked 91,292 UK volunteers for about 12 years and found each extra hour of prolonged sedentary behavior tied to a 10% higher cancer mortality risk. Replacing sitting time with light or vigorous activity showed lower risks…
livemint.comworld2 days ago
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 4,333; Housing Aid Distribution to Begin
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported the updated death toll on Saturday and said distribution of new homes will begin next week.
nypost.comworld7 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak with 1,830 Cases
An American aid worker employed by Samaritan’s Purse tested positive for Ebola in Congo and is stable at Frankfurt University Hospital. The case marks the second confirmed American infection in an outbreak that has recorded 1,830 cases and 648 deaths in Congo.
Al Jazeeraworld2 days ago
Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe Found Dead at Devon Home
Police are investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe, 78, as a murder after she was found with serious injuries at her Haytor residence. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released, and officers say the attack occurred the previous day.
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rove.meworld2 days ago
South African Police Arrest British Man Wanted in Killings of Wife and Two Daughters
@Independent reported that South African police arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma on Friday in Johannesburg. He faces British charges over the deaths of his wife and two daughters near Bedford, England. The suspect is due in court Monday.
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New York Postsports3 days ago
Former NFL running back drafted in first round dies at 69
A player selected in the first round of the 1979 draft has died at age 69. His family announced the death on social media Thursday. The cause has not been released.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Ousted Bangladesh Leader Plans December Return to Surrender
Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said she and senior party colleagues will return from exile in India around December and surrender in court. She faces a death sentence and said she has not consulted any foreign government on the timing.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
British man sentenced to three-and-a-half years for one-punch killing in Canada
A man extradited from Scotland admitted manslaughter in the 2023 death of a restaurant owner in Ontario. He will serve the final seven months of his sentence before deportation proceedings begin.
Nbc Newsworld3 days ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Reaches 31 States With 843 Confirmed Cases and No Deaths
The CDC recorded 843 confirmed cyclosporiasis infections between May 1 and July 9, plus more than 1,500 suspected cases. Michigan led with over 1,000 recent diagnoses while no source has been identified.
news.ycombinator.comworld3 days ago
Man dies after Homeland Security says he drove at federal officers
Homeland Security reported that a man drove his vehicle toward federal officers before he was killed. The incident has prompted calls for an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 days ago
NAACP Requests Suspension of Memphis Safe Task Force Following Two Deaths
The NAACP demanded suspension of the Memphis Safe Task Force and a federal investigation after two Black men died in Tennessee custody this month. The group sent its letter to acting attorney general Todd Blanche on July 10.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Irish Police Investigate Death of American Woman in Killarney as Murder
Jamey Carney, 43, was discovered at her residence on Muckross Road on July 7. Authorities are treating the death as murder and seeking a person of interest who departed Ireland hours earlier.
chicago.suntimes.comscience3 days ago
CDC Logs 843 Domestic Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the highest state total, followed by Ohio and New York City. The agency will shift to weekly state data collection due to the increase.
cnet.comworld3 days ago
New Jersey Department of Corrections Confirms Four Suicides at State Prison in 2024 and 2025
Al Jazeera reported on suicides at New Jersey State Prison, including the cases of Peter Rusch and three others. Inmates described conditions in disciplinary units and interactions with staff. The New Jersey Department of Corrections confirmed the deaths and said every case is in…
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
England Reports Third Measles Death in 2026 While NHS Launches Catch-Up Vaccination for One Million Families
An adult with an underlying condition died from measles, following two child deaths in June. GB News reported 883 confirmed cases through early July, nearly matching the prior year's full total. The NHS has begun a catch-up vaccination effort.
rte.iefinance3 days ago
Ann Widdecombe Dies at Age 78
Shadow Illegal Immigration Minister Matt Vickers described the death of Ann Widdecombe as a devastating day for British politics. GB News reported the 78-year-old's passing and Vickers' comments on her career.
news.sky.comscience3 days ago
UK Biobank Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Had Lower Liver-Disease Risks but Cannot Prove Cause
A large UK Biobank analysis of 354,957 participants found coffee drinkers faced reduced risks of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death over 13 years. Benefits appeared for both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. Fox News reported the findings published in Clinical Ga…
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Lawmakers Ask CDC to Track Rising Refusals of Newborn Vitamin K Shot
Rep. Kim Schrier and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks wrote last week to acting CDC director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The letter followed a ProPublica investigation that documented rising refusals and untracked deaths from vitamin K deficiency bleeding. It called for federal monitoring of the…
news.google.comworld3 days ago
Fact check finds no evidence COVID-19 vaccines shorten life expectancy to 2030
A circulating video claims recipients will die by 2030. Multiple studies show no increased mortality risk and lower death rates among vaccinated people.
Newsweekpolitics3 days ago
Study Identifies 11,775 U.S. Law Enforcement Deaths From 2003 to 2024
A Yale-led analysis of national mortality data recorded rising adult and child deaths involving law enforcement over 21 years. Firearms accounted for more than 87 percent of cases, with the highest rates among non-Hispanic Black males.
Nprscience3 days ago
Congo Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 With New Suspected Cases
The death toll from Congo's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600 as of Thursday. New suspected cases appeared in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces, bringing confirmed cases to 1,759.
Abc Newsscience3 days ago
Ebola cases in DRC reach 1,759 with 600 deaths as virus spreads to Uganda
The Bundibugyo variant has now reached additional provinces and crossed into Uganda. Government data show continued growth nearly two months after the first confirmed case.
cnbc.comworld3 days ago
Rwanda Reports 44 Deaths From Illicit Alcohol in First Half of 2026
Health officials recorded at least 44 deaths linked to illicit or substandard alcoholic drinks between January and June. The ministry described the situation as an epidemic and called for coordinated action across government and communities.