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Countries move to ban social media for children
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures.
Jul 21, 2026
Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to ...
Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to ...
Jul 21, 2026
India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt...
India's Cockroach movement supporters gather to attempt...
Jul 21, 2026
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US
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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
The deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday, the health ministry said overnight into Monday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals.
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Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators
Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through media...
Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, raising fears of a sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil.
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Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on ed...
Crude has surged over the past week as Washington and Tehran traded fire, raising fears of a sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries around a fifth of the world's seaborne oil.
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US widens strikes in Iran
US widens strikes in Iran
The Middle East war resumed after a weeks-long lull prompted by an agreement signed in June, and oil prices surged to a one-month high as the foes battled to control the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Rubio open to Russia, China meets on Philippines visit
Rubio open to Russia, China meets on Philippines visit
Rubio's attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathering in Manila comes as the United States seeks to counter China's growing regional influence and days after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in US elections.
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Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament
Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament
The protesters are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the irregularities, including question paper leaks and technical glitches.
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US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
Iran rapidly responded, saying two US bases in Kuwait were targeted in response to more than a week of intensifying attacks -- which Tehran said included strikes on an airport, a railway station and bridges.
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Spain crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Argentina
Spain crowned champions after extra-time thriller against Ar...
Spain were crowned world champions for the second time in their history on Sunday, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Russia condemns Japanese cooperation with Ukraine drone developers
Russia condemns Japanese cooperation with Ukraine drone deve...
"Given Ukraine's systematic terrorist provocations using UAVs against civilian targets on Russian territory, we qualify such cooperation with the Kyiv regime as an openly hostile action. Ukrainian drones are killing Russian civilians, and Tokyo is helping them do so," Rudenko said in an interview wi...
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Two US troops killed, one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two US troops killed, one missing after Iranian attack in Jo...
The US Central Command (Centcom) said four American service members injured in the attack were evacuated to hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged, while others with minor injuries have returned to duty, the BBC stated.
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