- Japan revises imperial succession law but retains ban on female emperorson July 17, 2026 at 6:31 am
Nationwide opinion polls in Japan have suggested broad public support for a female emperor, but some conservative political figures remain opposed to the idea.
- Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Morningon July 17, 2026 at 5:00 am
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- US strikes Iranian civilian infrastructure, Tehran retaliates with attacks on US facilities in Gulfon July 17, 2026 at 4:55 am
In a primetime address to the nation, Trump said the US was 'winning big in Iran' and the American public would see 'the fruits of that labour'. However, a […]
- Trump revives claims of election interference during address to nationon July 17, 2026 at 3:41 am
The US president said he would declassify intelligence data that revealed China had illicitly acquired 220 million US voter files. Trump's claim contradicts […]
- Rubik’s Cube stars shine at European speedcubing event in the Netherlandson July 16, 2026 at 10:15 pm
More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to […]
- Spain battles major Aragon wildfire amid heatwaveon July 16, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Spain has deployed more than 400 firefighters and 19 aircraft to combat a fast-moving wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragon after flames swept across […]
- Trump teleprompter operator suspended for alleged prediction market bets on speecheson July 16, 2026 at 7:51 pm
US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 […]
- Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19on July 16, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.
- Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 peopleon July 16, 2026 at 5:19 pm
Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 […]
- Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubaion July 16, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Authorities have denied reports on Thursday evening of booms heard above downtown Dubai, amid renewed Iranian attacks on the broader region.
- Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Eveningon July 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm
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- Tehran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian siteson July 16, 2026 at 1:52 pm
Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the […]
- Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorovon July 16, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance.
- When Messi met Yamal: The master and apprentice story behind the World Cup finalon July 16, 2026 at 12:34 pm
In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 […]
- Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fanson July 16, 2026 at 10:58 am
Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms […]
- Hungary's national fireworks costs shrink but many still call it wastefulon July 16, 2026 at 10:44 am
Tradition or money down the drain? A state-funded jolly for all, or an outdated form of animal cruelty? As 20 August nears, the yearly row over whether Hungary […]
- Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strikeon July 16, 2026 at 10:21 am
Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.
- Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Middayon July 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
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- Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontarioon July 16, 2026 at 9:02 am
A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than […]
- "It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checkson July 16, 2026 at 8:28 am
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys […]