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New York Times - World News

2026-07-21 03:57:53 (1 week ago)

Australian Woman Gives Birth to ‘Miracle’ Identical Quadruplets

Doctors said the arrival of Emily, Harriet, Catherine and Alexa, who were conceived naturally and split from one fertilized egg, is an extremely rare event.

Times of India

2026-07-21 03:56:57 (1 week ago)

Landlord firm fined £42,500 after tenants found living among rats and human waste

A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping among dead rats, mice, human waste and urine. The court heard the firm failed to carry out required property inspections and maintain valid gas safety certificates across several rental homes, prompting legal action by Durham County Council.

Al Jazeera - Top Stories

2026-07-21 03:55:43 (1 week ago)

Five Palestinians killed in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-21 03:49:32 (1 week ago)

Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills as first cost of living move

Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says reduction will be funded by cancelling digital ID scheme

Electricity bills will be reduced by an average of £45 a year from October, after Andy Burnham announced the government would remove VAT from them.

The new prime minister said on Tuesday he was implementing an immediate tax cut to help ease cost of living pressures for households in Britain.

South China Morning Post - World News

2026-07-21 03:47:50 (1 week ago)

Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says

Nicaragua’s long-serving President Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his term ends next year and further entrenching the rule he shares with his wife. Ortega, who has continuously held power since 2007 following an earlier presidential term ‌in the 1980s, said the move will close off any path to the opposition, although he did not provide details about carrying out the ban. “There won’t be any...

France 24 - World News

2026-07-21 03:40:25 (1 week ago)

Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal

Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route.

Times of Israel - World News

2026-07-21 03:23:08 (1 week ago)

Over a dozen Western embassies call for changes to Israel’s incarceration policies

Embassies pan 'systematic abuse' of Palestinians in prisons, call for Israel to reinstate Red Cross visits, and express concern for detained Gaza hospital chief who is Hamas officer

The post Over a dozen Western embassies call for changes to Israel’s incarceration policies appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Times of India

2026-07-21 03:10:17 (1 week ago)

West London streets flooded annually with heavy rains: Five little beavers solved the problem for free by building an extensive dam network

Ealing borough in London has seen a successful return of beavers, who are tackling flooding issues head-on. By creating wetlands, these industrious animals have managed to retain excess rainwater during intense storms. Remarkably, the area surrounding Greenford station has remained safeguarded from flooding for three years. Additionally, this initiative has revitalized local ecosystems, drawing in diverse wildlife and exemplifying how natural interventions can solve pressing environmental problems.

Times of Israel - World News

2026-07-21 03:02:10 (1 week ago)

US mulls cutting ties with UN refugee agency, prompting diplomatic flurry — sources

UNHCR said to have urged supporters to press its top donor not to disengage, after Trump-backed candidate urging reforms missed out on deputy high commissioner position

The post US mulls cutting ties with UN refugee agency, prompting diplomatic flurry — sources appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-21 03:00:04 (1 week ago)

World Cup 2026 in 90 seconds: a photo animation with audio

Picture editor Jonny Weeks has created a rapid audio-visual review of the tournament featuring key moments, colourful fans ... and the precious trophy.

This video contains flashing images and an audio track.

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-21 03:00:04 (1 week ago)

Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football

Germany’s 2014 World Cup winning goalkeeper and a Brazilian icon are among those who have have called time after the 2026 tournament

First participated in the World Cup in 2010 before winning the trophy four years later. Germany have had little success since and their penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay marked the end of Neuer’s international career. He initially retired after Euro 2024 but reversed that decision a few weeks before this tournament. “Despite the bitter end, I don’t regret this decision,” he said after his 23rd and final World Cup appearance. The former Germany defender Robert Huth criticised the decision to bring Neuer out of retirement: “I think the big one that really unsettles the squad was the Neuer inclusion. I think [it was] really unexpected, he came late to the table.”

The Guardian - World News

2026-07-21 03:00:04 (1 week ago)

The big World Cup 2026 quiz

Did you catch the little details as 48 teams played 104 matches in 16 cities across 39 days?