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How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 03:03 pmSpecial police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 02:37 pmMy Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 02:32 pmLegal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 02:24 pmChina's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
NPR World · 15 Jul, 02:11 pmOld rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.
NPR World · 15 Jul, 02:05 pmIraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:57 pmWhat DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:46 pmWorld Cup final Lamine Yamal: What to know about teenage Spain prodigy
One of the best players in the world, Spain's 19-year-old Lamine Yamal, is gearing up for his first World Cup final.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:38 pmFar-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:34 pmRussian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 01:32 pmProtest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:06 pmSpain’s Oscar-winning actor raises Palestine flag at World Cup match
Spain's Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem had a message for Palestinians as he raised Palestine flag during World Cup.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 01:02 pmAs the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?
The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 12:55 pmUtah man arrested after allegedly targeting Muslim kiosk worker in stabbing
Rights groups condemn the attack and warn against recent anti-immigration rhetoric.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul, 12:49 pmGreetings from Paris, where an art installation transformed the Pont Neuf into a rocky cave
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.
NPR World · 15 Jul, 12:40 pmIran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 12:26 pmVenezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 12:21 pmActing AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most traffic stops after recent deadly shootings.
NPR World · 15 Jul, 12:04 pmItaly's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 11:44 amSierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 11:43 amHeatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 11:38 amRastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 10:50 amChina economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
BBC World · 15 Jul, 10:21 amThe U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iran threatened to block all oil exporting routes in the region on Wednesday in response to the U.S. maritime blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR World · 15 Jul, 09:56 am