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Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people

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United Arab Emirates

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Authorities deny reports of booms in downtown Dubai

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Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening

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Iran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US strikes escalate

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Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov

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China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say

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Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans

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Hungary's national fireworks costs shrink but many call it wasteful

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Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike

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Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Midday

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Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario

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Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings

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Toronto choked by wildfire smoke, records world's worst air quality

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Argentina reaches World Cup final, jubilation in Buenos Aires and disappointment in the Falklands

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Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Morning

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Argentina defeat England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final

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Buenos Aires erupts as Argentina reach World Cup final

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Iran launches retaliatory attacks on US bases across Middle East

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More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir

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The map predicting agricultural decline from climate change

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What did Romans really look like? A Hungarian museum has the answer

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Greenland institute halts new collaborations with the US

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Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Evening

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4th Shusha Global Media Forum: Reporting in a changing world - In partnership with - Azpromo

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Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes

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Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa - Emergency crews battled fires and searched damaged buildings across Ukraine on Tuesday 15 July after Russian strikes on the cities of Sumy and Odesa killed six people and injured at least 20 others, according to regional authorities. 15/07/2026

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Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome - Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome's Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a fossil fuel phase-out. 15/07/2026

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Trump urges ICE to continue traffic stops after fatal shootings - At least 10 people have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, including four during vehicle stops. 15/07/2026

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US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Hormuz - US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. 15/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/07/2026

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Iran executes man over January protests as crackdown on dissent widens - Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to accelerate politically motivated executions. 15/07/2026

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Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition - Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants. 15/07/2026

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Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty - Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port. 15/07/2026

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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island - Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand. 15/07/2026

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Sudan's 'war economy' fuelling conflict, United Nations says - OHCHR called on the parties to the war, and corporations involved in the value chain of Sudanese commodities, to ensure compliance with international law. 15/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 15/07/2026

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Cuba plunged into nationwide blackout in 10days as fuel runs low - Fuel has been scarce across Cuba since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any nation that supplies or sells oil to the island, exacerbating the island's continuing financial and economic crises. 15/07/2026

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Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits - Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz. 15/07/2026

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Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final - Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt. 14/07/2026

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French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final - French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington's streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina. 14/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/07/2026

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World leaders gather in Qatar to honour Father Emir Sheikh Hamad - Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013. 14/07/2026

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US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz - Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting. 14/07/2026

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US strikes Bushehr as Iran's parliament tables bill to control Hormuz - Four points in the port city hosting Iran's only nuclear power plant were hit by US projectiles on Tuesday, as Iran's parliament formally submitted a bill asserting Tehran's permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz. 14/07/2026

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Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day - Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength. 14/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/07/2026

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Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day - Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims. 14/07/2026

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Trump says US probing Iranian drones in Cuba: 'We will deal with it' The US president said his administration is checking whether Tehran stores drones and missiles on the island and warned Washington will act if confirmed, but he offered no proof or details about the alleged weapons. 14/07/2026

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ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine - The 26-year-old, who had permission to work in the US, was killed in Biddeford when an officer opened fire, saying his car was a threat. It is the ninth death tied to Trump's migration crackdown. 14/07/2026

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King's Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter - Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter. 14/07/2026

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Video shows US sea drones attacking Iranian naval facility - The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base on 12 July. US Central Command says it was the first combat use of American sea drones. 14/07/2026

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Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27 - At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue. 14/07/2026

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China's June exports surge 27% from year earlier as AI demand grows - China's exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday. 14/07/2026

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Trump watches IndyCar pit stop at the White House - President Donald Trump watched an IndyCar pit stop demonstration at the White House as he promoted the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a race set to take place around Washington's National Mall next month. 14/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 14/07/2026

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EU says threats against ICC 'unacceptable' as US targets court - The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution. 14/07/2026

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US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night - Following the latest US strikes, the UAE said Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, as Iran said it carried out strikes on Bahrain. 14/07/2026

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World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt - Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of all ages, turning the hunt for missing stickers into a celebration of football, family and community. 13/07/2026

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Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha - Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe. 13/07/2026

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Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee - Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the April ceasefire. 13/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2026

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Video shows civilians taking cover during Russian strike on Sumy - Four people were injured after a Russian strike hit Odesa on 13 July 2026, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. 13/07/2026

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Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire - Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control. 13/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2026

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Azerbaijan considering quitting Council of Europe, Aliyev says - President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024. 13/07/2026

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Venezuela twin earthquake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say - Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas. 13/07/2026

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Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave - A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft. 13/07/2026

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Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 30 and injures dozens - The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month. 13/07/2026

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Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2026

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