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US judge orders pause on Paramount–Warner Bros merger
Paramount risks $650m quarterly fees if merger delays extend beyond September, as per the merger agreement terms.
A tournament of contradictions: What did we learn at World Cup 2026?
A look back at the World Cup's moments of glory and controversy, and their impact on fans, teams and the sport.
Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest
Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.
Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options
By Doina ChiacuJuly 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the U.S., after Ne…
Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Iran's president said his country is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic and Tehran hit Gulf states.…
Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers
The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.
‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament
Youth-led protesters answer call of Cockroach Janta Party to demand accountability, sweeping reforms after exam scandal.
‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank
Residents of Deir Jarir say raids late on Sunday, also involving security forces, are part of pattern of violenceEven by the brutal standards of militant settler violence in the W…
Petrol prices climb as US–Iran tensions disrupt markets
US petrol prices reach $4.00 per gallon (3.78 litres), marking the second week of increased costs for consumers.
Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
FIFA World Cup: Five key takeaways from 2026 edition won by Spain
Spain beat Argentina, but talking points remain. Should there be 48 or 64 teams? Hydration breaks? The 'dark arts'?
Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
US judge hands life sentence to Ismael Zambada for leading one of Mexico's most violent drug cartels for decades.
Spain team arrives home after winning the World Cup
World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final.
Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
Iran's economy faces renewed pressure as ceasefire collapses
Tehran briefly regained billions in oil revenue under June's truce, raising questions about how long the Islamic Republic can withstand a fresh economic siege.
Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
A member of China’s coast guard is accused of injuring a Philippine sailor after striking him with a wooden baton.
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
Monsoon rains devastate communities, with rescue and relief operations intensifying and the death toll rising.
Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
Spain go back to the top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record high
Norway saw the biggest jump in their rankings, climbing 12 spots to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.
Former England manager and two-time Ballon d’Or winner Keegan dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the iconic striker for Liverpool, Newcastle and England, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year.
China, immigration, drugs: Behind US policy in Latin America
Latin America analyst Brian Winter argues that Trump sees Venezuela as a foreign policy success… and Cuba may be next.
Who is Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas’s newly elected political chief?
Hamas has announced the election of Khalil al-Hayya as the new head of its political bureau.
As Houthis declare Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, oil markets brace for impact
The Iran-backed group said the maritime embargo on the Gulf's biggest crude exporter would be effective immediately.
Houthi blockade of Bab el-Mandeb could deepen global oil shock
The Iran-backed group said the maritime embargo on the Gulf's biggest crude exporter would be effective immediately.
US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 20 (Reuters) - Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south. But after bearing the bru…
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.
Iran's Araghchi reveals Turkey's role in thwarting Kurdish offensive
The account offers Tehran's first public confirmation of reports that Ankara intervened to stop armed Iranian Kurdish groups from entering the conflict.
Israel to withdraw from Lebanon’s pilot zones ahead of Aoun-Trump meeting
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sunday during the first part of his four-day visit to Washington.