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The new measures target consumer and industrial items including wine and cement, while sparing key energy and mineral exports, marking a significant deterioration in North American economic relations.

The Japan Meteorological Agency and local governments have escalated heatstroke precautions as temperatures are projected to reach critical levels on 21 July 2026.

Rescue teams search for missing officials and residents as flash floods linked to broader South Asian monsoon devastation strike eastern Afghanistan.

Police have detained a man following reports of an incendiary device being set off near an immigration court building in New York City, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez host the Spanish national football team as they return from securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup title.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken the helm of the Economic Community of West African States, marking a significant change in the regional body’s leadership structure.

The 76-year-old cartel leader apologised in court before receiving a mandatory life sentence, marking a significant shift in the leadership structure of the Sinaloa organisation.

The tenth consecutive night of US military operations targets Iranian capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, following the deaths of three American service members in Jordan and Iraq.

Experts view the pragmatic former exiled Gaza chief as a continuity candidate who will maintain the movement’s focus on Gaza and its calibrated relationship with Iran, rather than fundamentally altering its trajectory.

The Iranian government has issued a formal condemnation regarding United States attacks on civilian infrastructure, asserting that international mediation efforts remain active despite the escalation.

The Spanish Prime Minister met President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to discuss energy cooperation, investment, and political stability, signalling a thaw in ties after Algeria suspended a key friendship treaty in 2022.

Sociologists and business leaders in Yemen’s Taiz governorate report a surge in women-led enterprises, challenging conservative norms and reshaping household dynamics.

The European Commission has advised member states to halt fines for methane emission breaches between 2027 and 2030, following intense pressure from Washington and other producing nations amid the ongoing crisis triggered by the US-Iran war.

The shift marks a significant departure from the Faye administration’s previous stance, which cited allegations of political repression and economic data manipulation during Sall’s tenure.

Martin Farr tells FRANCE 24 that MPs view blocking right-wing populist rise as a duty, influencing Downing Street decisions

Seventeen American troops have been killed in the five-month conflict, prompting Washington to intensify operations against Iranian infrastructure and allies in the Gulf.

The escalation heightens risks for global energy supplies, with Saudi Arabia having recently diverted more than 70 per cent of its crude exports to Red Sea ports.

The largest ever penalty under the Digital Services Act targets the Chinese e-commerce giant’s failure to curb illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit goods on its platform.

Rising crude benchmarks and reduced vessel traffic offset recent inflationary relief, raising concerns over interest rate trajectories.

Mary Honeyball argues Andy Burnham’s arrival at Downing Street offers a chance to restore public confidence and rebalance central-local relations after years of institutional fatigue.

The announcement marks the most significant escalation in the conflict since 2022, diverting over 70% of Saudi crude exports to the Red Sea and threatening global energy supply chains.

The 76-year-old kingpin admitted to decades of cocaine trafficking and racketeering, concluding a legal process that saw prosecutors reject requests for specialized medical placement due to ongoing security risks.

The Spanish national football team has arrived in Spain carrying the FIFA World Cup trophy, concluding their victorious 2026 campaign one day after defeating defending champions Argentina in the final.

Torrential rains have triggered widespread devastation, with the highest casualty counts recorded in Indian-administered Kashmir and Nagaland, while the India Meteorological Department warns of continued extreme weather.

A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton during a recent clash, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

Two French diplomats were detained and interrogated by Iranian security services in Tehran, with one subjected to physical abuse, prompting a sharp rebuke from Paris and a reaffirmation of European sanctions policy.

The nomination process concluded on July 20, with the incoming prime minister citing the challenge of making politics work as a central priority.

The World Health Organization has declared the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak the third-largest on record, noting that transmission is accelerating faster than any previous iteration.

Russian authorities report five deaths in Belgorod following a Ukrainian strike, while Moscow confirms over 400 drones targeted the capital. Concurrent Russian bombardments in Ukraine have killed at least five civilians, as President Zelenskyy defends the operations amid domestic political shifts.

Ukraine’s government is developing measures to protect civilian shipping following the deadliest attack on a merchant vessel in the region this month.

Tokyo asserts that Beijing and Moscow conducted exercises within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone over the weekend, raising immediate governance concerns over regional maritime security.

The United States Central Command reported the latest fatality during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance, while President Donald Trump promised further action following Iranian retaliatory attacks in Jordan.

Legal experts and the United Nations warn that attacks on power plants, bridges and transport networks may breach international humanitarian law as casualties mount in both nations.

Spain’s victory is attributed to superior strategy rather than luck, while Lionel Messi’s dignified exit reinforces his legacy amidst refereeing controversies.

The latest escalation in the ongoing conflict underscores the persistent cycle of tit-for-tat strikes between the two nations, with Kyiv targeting the Russian capital hours after Moscow’s own offensive.

Ninety years after its signing, the 1936 treaty remains the primary instrument governing naval transit, preventing NATO warships from entering the region while forcing a pivot to Romania and Bulgaria.

Diplomatic sources indicate the immediate goal is to announce a structured informal meeting for late August or early September, rather than present a new settlement draft.

Keegan, who managed the England national team and clubs including Manchester City and Fulham, has died at the age of 75 following a battle with stage four cancer.

The South Korean Coast Guard has confirmed plans for a musical event on the contested islets next month, a timing that aligns with national commemorations of the end of Japanese colonial rule.

The outgoing president has called for nationwide protests on Independence Day while blocking President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella’s request to hold the inauguration at a military base.

A May 2026 study by the Institute for International and Strategic Affairs reveals how foreign entities leverage heatwaves and floods to amplify false narratives, targeting the European Green Deal and sowing mistrust in public institutions.

An orange heatwave alert has been issued for Monday, July 20, as extreme weather conditions complicate containment efforts in southern France.

The first major update to the Imperial Household Law since 1947 prioritises dynastic stability over gender equality, leaving Princess Aiko excluded from the line of succession.