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Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

News July 20, 2026

Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain’s sixth prime minister to move into Downing Street since 2016, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges and little time to make his mark. The new leader...

Pocket-size AI: Powerful phones star at China

Business July 19, 2026

Tech firms are racing to roll out advanced smartphones that use artificial intelligence to do everything from ordering food to composing messages upon a simple voice command. Wide adoption of phones r...

'Over 100 cops at hospital': Wife alleges Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk illegally detained under guise of medical care

Health July 19, 2026

The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of “illegal detention” disguised as medical care. Police cited a court order and �...

England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

News July 19, 2026

England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 t...

Palestinian teen footballer dies after being shot during settler attack in occupied West Bank

Health July 18, 2026

A 17-year-old Palestinian footballer died on Saturday, a week after he was shot during an attack by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to officials and relatives. Dozens of mourners...

Wildfire haze hangs over eastern US, World Cup final venue

Health July 18, 2026

Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend’s highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey. Wildfires burni...

Egypt's 'Garbage City' recyclers reap gains from Iran war plastic squeeze

Business July 18, 2026

In the labyrinthine alleyways of Cairo’s Garbage City, recycling specialist Peter Romany finds himself fielding calls from factories scrambling for plastic to plug supply shortfalls caused by the US...

Messi eyes glorious farewell as Spain, Argentina clash in World Cup final

News July 17, 2026

Spanish elan meets Argentinian steel in a historic World Cup final on Sunday which sees the reigning champions of Europe and South America battle for football’s ultimate prize. Holders Argentina are...

France blocks access to online prediction platform Polymarket

Sports July 17, 2026

France said Friday it was blocking access to the online prediction market Polymarket, as punters continued to make bets despite a ban already in place. The national gaming authority ANJ said that Poly...

'A great innings comes to an end': Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89

News July 17, 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, arguably the greatest all-rounder of all time, has died aged 89, West Indies Cricket announced on Friday. “A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Si...