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Al JazeeraSyria's 210-member People's Assembly convened Sunday for its inaugural meeting. President Ahmed al-Sharaa addressed the body formed 19 months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
cicnews.comFederal ministers announced funding agreements on June 29 to extend the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program to Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Manitoba launched the program in September 2025. Newfoundland and Labrador remains in negotiations…
news.sky.comRivers and groundwater levels have fallen across France, triggering restrictions in more than 80 departments that include agricultural uses. A hydrologist described the shift from February moisture peaks to near-record drought conditions by summer.
dailywire.comThe Old Farmer’s Almanac issued its outlook for fall 2026, projecting warmer interior temperatures and mostly dry conditions. Coastal zones are expected to run cooler, with pockets of above-normal rain in several areas.
YonhapSeoul's benchmark index fell 669 points on July 13 amid heavy selling in technology stocks. A 20-minute trading halt marked the seventh circuit breaker activation this year.
The IndependentRecruiter PageGroup reported improved but still negative UK results for the three months ending June 2026. Group-wide profits edged lower while the firm continued workforce reductions.
middleeasteye.netSix ships crossed the strait on Sunday carrying Iranian and Kuwaiti oil. President Trump said the waterway remained open to commercial vessels while Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported stopping two ships.
FortuneSen. Mitch McConnell disclosed Sunday that a fall on June 14 caused his hospitalization and brief unconsciousness. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is now in a rehabilitation center after developing pneumonia.
Washington ExaminerSenator Mitch McConnell stated he was hospitalized after a fall at his residence and has moved to a rehabilitation center. He said he will not return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet but continues working on legislative matters.
benzinga.comChile's state-owned copper company and two major mines reported lower May production compared with a year earlier. The data were compiled by Cochilco and distributed via @FirstSquawk.
Los Angeles TimesBrent crude climbed 4.7 percent to $79.59 a barrel and U.S. crude futures gained 3.4 percent after the latest round of strikes. European equities declined while Asian indexes also fell.
thegatewaypundit.comThe Kentucky Republican said doctors ruled out serious injury and treated him for mild pneumonia. He plans to retire in January but will keep working on appropriations and constituent services.
abcnews.go.comThe Sydney Morning Herald reported multiple developments on July 13 including a deadly Bangkok fire, US-Iran missile exchanges, a poll shift for One Nation, and Jannik Sinner's Wimbledon win. Separate items covered a Victorian project manager conflict and secrecy over an NSW bure…
New York PostThe Los Angeles Unified School District must demonstrate it can manage its budget responsibly within 45 days or face loss of control to outside overseers. The Los Angeles County Office of Education cited severe insolvency risks and a potential $231 million deficit by November 202…
The investigation examines allegations that Fain sought benefits for his fiancée and her sister and retaliated against a vice president. It follows a monitor report last month and precedes the union's fall election.
New York PostLandlords cut asking rents in 32 of 53 cities tracked across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. One-bedroom units in Santa Monica now average $2,215 after a 6 percent decline over the past year.
comicbook.comDisney's live-action remake earned $43 million in the United States and Canada and $52 million internationally over its first three days. The $250 million film finished first at the domestic box office despite falling short of studio estimates.
benzinga.comThe 10-year Japanese government bond yield dropped 16 basis points on Friday to 2.71 percent after reaching 2.90 percent the prior day. The move followed comments from the finance minister on directing more pension assets domestically.
Washington ExaminerThe Social Security Administration will send August 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on July 31. The maximum individual benefit reaches $994. Payments move to the prior business day when the first of the month falls on a weekend.
sbs.com.auSupport for One Nation dropped three points to 26 per cent in July while Coalition support rose by the same margin. Labor remained at 28 per cent and the Greens stayed at 12 per cent.
The Guardian reported that Ukraine's vineyard area has fallen from 68,000 hectares in 2014 to 15,000 hectares. Craft wineries have opened in safer regions while established operations in the south continue production around unexploded ordnance and mined land.
croatiaweek.comFederal wildlife officials have cleared the transfer of 28 beluga whales from a shuttered Niagara Falls facility to four U.S. aquariums. Two additional whales are slated for a Spanish facility pending separate approval.
The storm struck Yuhuan at 11:20 p.m. Saturday with 144 km/h winds. Authorities had already moved nearly two million people from high-risk areas across eastern China.
focustaiwan.twA strong high-pressure system will push temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal across large parts of the country, with the most extreme readings in the Southwest and northern plains. More than 90 local temperature records are expected to fall by Wednesday, two-thirds of them…
prnewswire.comMore than 2,100 urgent neurology referrals from over a year ago remain without appointments. The total NHS backlog increased for a second month while 60.2 percent of neurology patients were seen within 18 weeks.
Los Angeles TimesHeavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across Missouri on Friday, killing one woman and forcing emergency crews to airlift more than 200 children and staff from a summer camp. Officials declared a state of emergency as roads washed out and additional storms threatened neighborin…
ndtv.comThe International Energy Agency forecasts a drop of about 1 million barrels per day amid higher prices and supply disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war. May demand fell 5.3 million barrels per day from a year earlier, led by a sharp contraction in China.
news.sky.comGB News will air coverage of the annual parades across 18 venues in Northern Ireland on Monday. The shift from July 12 follows the date falling on a Sunday this year.
winnipegfreepress.comMcIlroy is making his 10th start of the year at the Genesis Scottish Open. He has told the PGA Tour he expects to fall one event short of the 15-event minimum.
theiranproject.comChina directed some major refiners to keep fuel output high to protect domestic consumers amid strikes threatening Persian Gulf shipments. The move arrives during recurring regional disruptions and may offset global supply shortfalls, @business reported.
globalnews.caHealth officials reported lower participation in at-home bowel cancer tests among people in their 50s compared with older age groups. Overall uptake declined to 65.2 percent last year from 67.6 percent the prior period.
riotimesonline.comOfficial data show 1,295 square kilometres cleared from January to June, the lowest six-month total since 2016. The decline comes as President Lula da Silva campaigns for re-election.
news.sky.comA 17-year-old British male died after falling from a hotel balcony in the Athens suburb of Chalandri on 3 July. His parents issued a statement expressing grief and advising travelers on health coverage.
zerohedge.comThe chief executive of Palo Alto Networks stated that token costs need to drop sharply for large-scale enterprise adoption. The comments came the same day OpenAI released a new model family and Meta launched an agentic coding product.
Record rainfall caused dams at local reservoirs to fail in Hengzhou on Monday, flooding towns and villages. Hundreds of snakes escaped from a breeding farm during the flooding.
digitalsynopsis.comMicrosoft has begun withdrawing internal Claude Code licenses. The share of practitioners managing AI spend rose to 98 percent from 31 percent two years ago.
Fox NewsWeave Robotics introduced the Isaac 1 wheeled robot that performs laundry and room reset tasks. First shipments begin in fall 2026 in California. Fox News reported the robot's features, pricing and privacy details.
ForbesArirang has now spent 15 weeks on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making it the group's second longest-charting release. The album debuted at number one and has stayed within the top 40 throughout its run.
theconversation.comThe desert rain frog was listed as vulnerable this week, with its population projected to fall 20 percent over the next decade without conservation. Mining and development threaten most of its narrow coastal range in South Africa and Namibia.
deadline.comItaly's industrial output declined more than forecast in May. The month-on-month reading came in at -0.3 percent versus an expected -0.2 percent.
The IndependentAsian equity indexes gained on Friday while oil prices declined. Markets reacted to renewed tensions between Iran and the United States after the ceasefire agreement ended.
en.antaranews.comInsurance premiums for transiting the Strait of Hormuz rose to 10 percent of vessel value after the February 28 blockade before moderating to 1-3 percent. Policies are now priced six hours ahead and some include no-claims bonuses. More than 50 ships have been attacked since the c…
abcnews.go.comMaryland officials recorded a record water temperature of 94 degrees in the Potomac River on July 4. The extreme heat contributed to a fish kill spanning nearly 14 miles.
news.sky.comTotal UK footfall declined 3.4 percent year on year in June. High street locations recorded the largest drop at 6.2 percent while shopping centres and retail parks saw smaller declines.
Netflix is considering always-on channels streaming specific shows and movies along with bundles that include other streaming services. The Verge reported the plans on July 9 amid signs of falling engagement.
retailtimes.co.ukThai energy drink maker Carabao Group reported an 18 percent drop in net profit for 2025 to 2.3 billion baht on a 3 percent sales decline to 11.8 billion baht. The results reflect reduced exports linked to border tensions with Cambodia, with the trend extending into early 2026.
abcnews.go.comThe Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship has one student signed up before classes begin this fall. Republican lawmakers created the center last year with $3 million in state funding.
PropublicaThe Legal Aid Society and Empire Justice Center filed suit last month against New York State, arguing that shelter allowances for public assistance recipients fall far below market rents. Plaintiffs include two women facing eviction from their apartments in Queens and Brooklyn.
kpbs.orgAn El Niño that formed last month has reached moderate strength and is forecast to become very strong by fall. Ocean temperatures are at or near record highs for this time of year.
yna.co.krTyphoon Maysak brought record rainfall to China's Guangxi region, collapsing dams and flooding towns. Rescue teams deployed boats, rafts and drones while authorities prepared for Super Typhoon Bavi.
theconversation.comSales of previously owned homes fell to a 4.09 million annualized rate. Inventory tightened slightly and the median price hit an all-time high.
Al-MonitorUS forecasters said the weather pattern gained strength over the past month and is highly likely to rank among the largest on record when it peaks between October and December. There is an 81 percent chance of a very strong event and a 97 percent chance it persists into early spr…
The union cited rising workloads, declining conditions, and staffing shortfalls that it said threaten care quality. The declaration opens a 15-day negotiation window before a strike becomes legally possible.
espn.co.ukA couple filed a lawsuit July 2 against The Bay Club alleging an employee at its El Segundo childcare center threw their 23-month-old son into the air, dropped him, and caused a traumatic brain injury. The complaint says the club initially described the fall as minor and later pr…
eurogamer.netThe European Parliament voted to reinstate voluntary scanning of private messages by tech firms for child sexual abuse material. A majority opposed the measure but it passed after falling 47 votes short of the 361 needed to block it under urgent procedure rules. The permission ap…
Al-MonitorThe Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons restored Syria's voting rights on July 9, 2026. The decision followed the 2024 fall of Bashar al-Assad and concrete steps by the new government to dismantle remaining chemical weapons.
abcnews.go.comApplications for unemployment benefits declined by 2,000 from the prior week. The Labor Department reported the figure Thursday.
livemint.comUK authorities added 30,707 drug-driving endorsements to driving licences in 2025, exceeding the 29,769 drink-driving endorsements recorded that year. The data came from a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA by IAM RoadSmart.
mises.orgThe share of U.S. adults who view immigration positively declined from 79 percent last year, driven mainly by a 14-point drop among Republicans.
newatlas.comThe San Francisco startup is taking orders for its wheeled home robot at $7,999 upfront or $449 a month. Shipping in California is scheduled for fall 2026, with a target of 1,000 units in U.S. homes by the end of 2027.