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FIFA World Cup heroes Spain return home ahead of victory parade

News July 20, 2026

Spain’s newly crowned FIFA World Cup champions on Monday arrived back in Madrid, where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country. Spain capta...

Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with United States

Health July 20, 2026

Iran is fighting a “full-scale war” with the United States, its president said on Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power pl...

Hamas says Khalil al-Hayya elected as group's new chief

News July 20, 2026

Hamas announced Monday that it had elected Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s lead negotiator in indirect ceasefire talks with Israel, as the new head of its political bureau. “The Islamic Resistance Mo...

'Politicians come and go': Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister

News July 20, 2026

Larry the cat, the UK’s most famous feline, on Monday welcomed his seventh housemate at 10 Downing Street since he began patrolling the corridors of power more than 15 years ago. “Politicians come...

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...