The Pentagon reported that since the U.S. military started ongoing attacks on Iran in July, nearly 100 American service members have been injured. Most of these injured troops—96 percent—have recovered enough to return to their duties.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members were injured after the U.S. began attacks on Iran in July.
The Pentagon confirmed these injuries on Monday.
96 percent of the injured troops have returned to work.
The Pentagon spokesperson said the soldiers are eager to continue their missions.
The attacks on Iran have been continuous since they started earlier this month.
The information comes from the chief Pentagon spokesperson, Sean Parnell.
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The Houthis, a militant group in Yemen supported by Iran, announced a blockade against Saudi Arabia. This move increases tensions in the Red Sea, but the group did not give details about the blockade.
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The Houthis are a Yemen-based militant group backed by Iran.
They declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
No details were provided on how the blockade will work or what it targets.
The Red Sea is a key area for shipping and regional security.
This action could raise tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and Yemen have been involved in conflict for several years.
The blockade may affect trade and movement through the Red Sea region.
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Hamas has chosen Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader. People in Gaza have different opinions about what this change means for politics and the ongoing humanitarian problems in the area.
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Khalil al-Hayya was elected as the new leader of Hamas.
The leadership change has political significance for some Gaza residents.
Others are unsure if the new leader will affect the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Reactions from Gaza residents vary widely on the impact of this election.
Hamas is a Palestinian political and militant group controlling Gaza.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza involves shortages of food, medicine, and basic needs.
Leadership changes in groups like Hamas can influence local and regional political situations.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to a large missile attack by Russia by striking Russian oil facilities near Moscow. He also faces a political crisis at home after firing the defense minister, which has caused protests.
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Russia launched a major ballistic missile attack on Ukraine recently.
Ukraine has been hit by more ballistic missiles in July than it normally produces.
In response, Ukraine attacked Russian oil facilities in the Moscow region.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Ukraine's defense minister.
The firing of the defense minister led to protests within Ukraine.
This internal political crisis may affect Ukraine's leadership stability.
Experts discuss how this situation might benefit Russia.
The article includes analysis from security and international relations specialists.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced that his country will stop holding elections, saying this will prevent opposition groups, which he claims are controlled by the United States, from trying to take power. Ortega has ruled since 2007 and has been criticized internationally for limiting political opposition and human rights abuses.
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President Ortega said Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to block opposition parties.
Ortega has been in power since 2007 after contested elections.
He claims opposition groups are backed by the United States and will no longer regain power.
The 2021 election was disputed due to government crackdowns and arrests of opponents.
In 2023, Ortega’s presidential term was extended to six years, and his wife was named co-president.
The UN Human Rights Council accuses Ortega’s government of human rights abuses, including detentions and torture.
In 2018, over 300 people died during government crackdowns on protests.
Ortega has removed citizenship from hundreds of people and caused many to flee the country.
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At least 20 people died in flash floods caused by monsoon rains in Nuristan province, eastern Afghanistan. The floods destroyed homes and shops, injured more than 80 people, and left several officials missing. Nearby countries like India and Nepal have also experienced deadly monsoon-related floods this season.
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The flash floods struck Nuristan province’s capital, Parun, on Monday.
More than 20 bodies have been recovered and over 80 people injured.
The disaster destroyed many buildings, including hotels and shops.
Officials have started search-and-rescue efforts to find missing people.
Flooding in Nuristan is common during the monsoon season.
Neighboring countries India and Nepal have also faced deadly floods and landslides from monsoon rains.
Environmental problems in Afghanistan have made flooding worse and contributed to a humanitarian crisis.
Nuristan province borders Pakistan, where flooding risk is also high.
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Police in New Delhi used batons and tear gas to break up a large protest march led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The protesters were demanding that India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign because of recent exam scandals.
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Tens of thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s march on parliament in New Delhi.
Police responded to the protest with batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The protest was organized to call for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demand came after exam scandals caused anger across India.
The march took place near India’s parliament building.
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A Christian church led by Pastor Sarah Lucas refused to leave the Wind River Native American reservation after calling traditional tribal rituals "idol worship" during a sermon. This caused protests from the Northern Arapaho Tribe, who demanded an apology or for the church to leave the reservation land.
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Pastor Sarah Lucas held a sermon on July 5 at Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, criticizing Native American spiritual practices as idol worship.
The sermon coincided with the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Sundance ceremony, an important traditional prayer and renewal event.
The Northern Arapaho Tribe and supporters protested outside the church, demanding an apology and the church’s removal.
The Northern Arapaho Business Council told the church it had to leave the reservation on July 10.
The church claims it is on privately owned land inside the reservation boundaries and refused to leave.
The pastor’s comments have heightened tensions between Christian missionary activities and Native American religious traditions.
The dispute involves questions about religious freedom, tribal sovereignty, and respect for Indigenous beliefs.
The church reported receiving threats following the controversy.
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the new leader of ECOWAS, the West African regional group. The article also mentions that nearly 19 million Nigerian children are out of school, partly due to fear of kidnappings, and that Tangier is hosting the International Photography Festival.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal, now leads ECOWAS.
ECOWAS is a regional group of West African countries working together on economic and political issues.
About 19 million children in Nigeria are not attending school.
Kidnapping threats are causing many children to stay away from classrooms in Nigeria.
Tangier city is holding the International Photography Festival, celebrating visual storytelling.
The news was shared by France 24 on July 20, 2026.
Other world stories mentioned include UK politics, Middle East conflicts, and sports events.
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. He will need to develop a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, even though he has limited experience in foreign affairs.
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Andy Burnham recently became the UK’s prime minister.
Burnham has limited experience in foreign policy.
Building a strong partnership with President Donald Trump is one of Burnham’s main challenges.
The relationship between the UK and U.S. is an important part of Burnham’s international focus.
The article is from the BBC and written by Sarah Smith.
The focus is on the early days of Burnham’s leadership and his diplomatic efforts.
President Donald Trump is the U.S. leader Burnham will be working with.
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False and misleading social media posts about President Donald Trump and Spanish football player Lamine Yamal appeared during the World Cup final. These posts were viewed by tens of millions of people. BBC Verify investigated how to tell the difference between real and fake content.
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Misleading images and posts related to President Trump and Lamine Yamal circulated widely during the World Cup final.
These posts reached tens of millions of views on social media platforms.
The content contained fake or false information.
BBC Verify worked to identify and explain which posts were real and which were fake.
The topic highlights challenges in spotting misinformation during large international events.
Lamine Yamal is a notable young Spanish football player.
The World Cup final attracted massive global attention, spreading these posts quickly.
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The article lists all 10 Spider-Man films available to watch, including titles from different Spider-Man series and animated movies. It invites readers to enjoy the full collection of Spider-Man adventures in one place.
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There are 10 Spider-Man films mentioned.
The films include the original Spider-Man trilogy (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3).
The Amazing Spider-Man movies (1 and 2) are part of the collection.
The newer Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far from Home, and No Way Home, are included.
Animated Spider-Man movies, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, are listed.
All these movies are available in one place for viewing.
The article encourages readers to experience the full range of Spider-Man stories.
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Iran says it has received offers to help mediate the conflict and believes talks are still ongoing. Iran also strongly criticized US attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
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Iran says it received mediation proposals from several parties.
Iran insists that diplomatic efforts are still active despite ongoing conflict.
Iran condemned US strikes targeting civilian infrastructure.
The conflict involves the United States and Iran, with tensions continuing.
Iran emphasizes the importance of negotiations to resolve the situation.
The article does not specify which parties offered mediation or details about the attacks.
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British prosecutors charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Police are still investigating his motive, including possible political or terrorist reasons.
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Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former member of the UK Parliament and reality TV contestant, was found dead in her rural home on July 9.
Police said she was attacked on July 8 and suffered serious injuries in what they call a targeted and brutal attack.
Joshua Kerry was arrested on July 11 in northern England and charged with murder and suspected terrorism-related acts after new evidence was found.
Authorities are exploring whether the killing had political or terrorist motives given Widdecombe’s public profile.
Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views and served as a minister during the 1990s Conservative government.
She also appeared on TV shows like "Strictly Come Dancing" and was active in Brexit Party and Reform UK.
The attack has raised concerns about the safety of politicians, following previous murders of UK MPs in recent years.
Investigators have over 800 lines of inquiry and are continuing a complex investigation into the case.
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Five people died after trying to help a swimmer who was struggling in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio. The tragedy began when one person went into the water and others jumped in to assist, but they all got into trouble.
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Five people died in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio.
The group had gathered by the river on Sunday.
One person went swimming and started struggling.
Others jumped in to help but also got into trouble.
Two women were found and died at the hospital on Sunday.
Three men’s bodies were found in the river on Monday.
A frightened child ran to the road for help and was found by a motorist.
Two children under 10, including the child who sought help, were placed with family services.
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Andy Burnham became the new UK prime minister and promised to bring hope back to Britain. He named John Healey as chancellor and plans to ease the cost of living by cutting energy bills and bus fares. Burnham also spoke with President Trump, Ukraine’s leader, and the EU chief, showing his international focus.
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Andy Burnham is the UK’s sixth prime minister in 10 years.
John Healey was unexpectedly appointed chancellor and is seen as a reliable choice.
Burnham promised new policies to lower energy bills and bus fares to help with the cost of living.
He plans to consider borrowing more money for infrastructure but wants to manage the economy carefully.
Burnham made his first calls as prime minister to President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen.
Ed Miliband became foreign secretary, and Shabana Mahmood stayed at the Home Office.
Burnham removed some members loyal to the previous leader Keir Starmer and appointed Louise Haigh as first secretary of state and head of the Cabinet Office.
Yvette Cooper will lead health and social care reforms, while Pat McFadden remains at the Department for Work and Pensions.
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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Algeria for the first time in four years to improve relations between the two countries. The visit followed a dispute caused by Spain’s support of Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara, which angered Algeria. Both leaders discussed energy, migration, and investment as they worked to restore ties.
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Pedro Sanchez visited Algeria on July 20, 2026, marking his first visit in four years.
Relations soured in 2022 when Spain shifted from neutrality and supported Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara.
Algeria backs the Polisario Front, which seeks independence for Western Sahara.
Algeria had suspended a 2002 friendship treaty, recalled its ambassador, and froze some banking operations with Spain due to the dispute.
Algeria is Spain’s largest natural gas supplier this year.
During the visit, Algeria reactivated the friendship treaty and began restoring commercial ties.
Leaders discussed energy cooperation, encouraging Spanish investment in Algeria, migration issues, and Western Sahara.
Both leaders described talks as positive and saw the visit as a step toward rebuilding partnership.
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Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new leader of Hamas after nearly two years without a single head following the assassination of the former chief. Al-Hayya is seen as a practical leader who might continue current policies and could open doors for negotiations involving the United States.
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Khalil al-Hayya won the Hamas leadership election by one vote, getting 35 out of 69 votes.
The previous Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, was assassinated in October 2024.
Al-Hayya had been part of a five-member leadership council managing Hamas since then.
He is considered a pragmatist and has experience negotiating ceasefires and prisoner swaps.
Al-Hayya was involved in talks with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, representatives linked to US President Donald Trump.
He has ties to Iran but also maintains a balanced approach between Iran and Arab states.
Hamas has faced leadership losses recently, including assassination attempts and strikes.
Experts say al-Hayya’s election likely means continuity, not major changes in Hamas strategy.
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Senegal has decided to support former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This is a change from their previous position, after Sall met with the current Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar.
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Macky Sall was president of Senegal from 2012 to 2024.
Senegal’s government had earlier refused to back Sall due to accusations of deadly political repression and covering up negative economic information during his time in office.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took office in 2024 with a platform opposing Sall’s legacy.
Sall visited Dakar for the first time since leaving office and meeting with President Faye in July 2026.
Following this visit, Senegal announced full support for Sall’s candidacy to be UN Secretary-General.
Senegal’s foreign ministry asked its diplomats to promote Sall’s bid to UN member countries.
The African Union’s rotating presidency, held by Burundi, nominated Sall earlier in 2026, but about 20 African countries initially did not support him.
Sall’s supporters welcomed him in Dakar, while critics continue to demand accountability for deaths during his presidency.
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