Thousands of protesters, mainly students and young people, marched in Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister after a leaked medical exam affected millions of students. Despite police bans, roadblocks, and force, the large crowd gathered, calling for changes in education and criticizing the government.
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The protest took place in Delhi, India’s capital, with many participants being students and young people.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to a leaked medical entrance exam.
The leaked exam affected over 2 million students competing for about 130,000 medical school places, causing the exam to be canceled and rescheduled.
The exam leak has been linked to more than 20 student suicides.
Police banned the march, blocked roads, and used batons and tear gas against protesters.
The protesters are part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led political movement that started as satire but grew quickly.
Government officials initially called protesters “terrorists” but later agreed to a brief meeting to discuss demands.
Opposition politicians criticized the police response to the protests.
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Iran has launched strikes on Kuwait’s power and water desalination plant. This attack could affect Kuwait and other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, a group of Gulf nations that work together on regional issues.
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Iran carried out attacks on key infrastructure in Kuwait.
The targets included a power plant and a water desalination facility.
Kuwait relies on these facilities for electricity and drinking water.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) includes Kuwait and other nearby Gulf countries.
The attack raises concerns about regional security and cooperation in the Gulf.
Water desalination plants turn seawater into drinking water, important in dry regions like the Gulf.
The incident may affect relations between Iran and GCC countries.
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A 13-year-old boy died and another child was injured when a fountain partly collapsed during celebrations of Spain's World Cup victory in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain. The accident happened just after midnight as many people climbed on the fountain to celebrate the win.
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The incident happened in Ciudad Rodrigo, a city in western Spain near Portugal.
The accident took place shortly after midnight on Monday during celebrations of Spain’s football World Cup win.
The upper part of the fountain broke and hit several people.
A 13-year-old boy died in the accident.
Another child was seriously injured with a broken leg.
Hundreds had climbed on the fountain to celebrate Spain’s first World Cup win since 2010.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final in New York/New Jersey Stadium, United States.
The town hall expressed sorrow and sent condolences to the family and friends of the victim.
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Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and may become Tropical Storm Bertha soon. It could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to several Gulf Coast states including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf of Mexico during the 2026 hurricane season.
It currently has winds of about 30 mph and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm.
The National Hurricane Center issued a Tropical Storm Watch for parts of the Florida Panhandle.
The storm is moving slowly north-northwest over warm Gulf waters and may turn west later this week.
Forecasts disagree on how strong the storm will get because of wind shear and dry air.
Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated spots up to 8 inches, could cause flash flooding.
Coastal and nearby inland areas could experience gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Residents are advised to prepare emergency plans, follow updates, and avoid flooded roads.
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A New York sculptor, Sergio Furnari, spent $100,000 of his own money to create a life-size statue of Charlie Kirk, a far-right political figure who was killed last year. Despite Furnari’s hopes to sell or raise money with the statue, no one wants to buy it, and he has faced negative reactions from the public.
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Sergio Furnari is a sculptor from New York originally from Italy.
He spent $100,000 on materials and work to make a statue of Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk was a far-right activist known for racist views and died in September last year.
Furnari wanted to show support for free speech and commemorate Kirk, despite disagreeing with some of his views.
No one has bought the statue, and many people have responded negatively toward it.
Furnari broke his foot while working on the statue.
He started an online fundraiser but raised only about $1,400 out of a $150,000 goal.
Furnari plans to display the statue in Times Square on the anniversary of Kirk’s death to attract attention.
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A jailed Azerbaijani opposition leader, Ali Karimli, has called on the West not to ignore human rights abuses while pursuing energy trade with Azerbaijan. The U.S. and Europe are exploring oil and gas deals with Azerbaijan, a key energy supplier in the Caucasus region, amid ongoing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
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Ali Karimli, leader of Azerbaijan’s opposition party, was arrested in November 2025 and charged with attempting a coup.
Karimli and his lawyers say the charges are politically motivated and false.
Azerbaijan is rich in oil and natural gas and supplies energy to Europe.
The country is led by President Ilham Aliyev, whose government is described by rights groups as authoritarian.
The U.S. brokered a peace deal in 2025 between Azerbaijan and Armenia after decades of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Vice President JD Vance visited Azerbaijan to promote economic cooperation and trade routes like TRIPP, linking Azerbaijan through Armenia.
Karimli urges the West to address human rights alongside energy and security issues in the region.
The U.S. State Department supports continued engagement with Azerbaijan, emphasizing benefits from peace agreements.
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Over 10,000 protesters gathered in New Delhi to demand the resignation of India’s education minister and address corruption in the exam system. Police used tear gas and batons to stop the protest, which was organized by the youth-led Cockroach movement.
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The protest was the largest by the Cockroach movement, with more than 10,000 people marching toward the Indian parliament.
Protesters want Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over corruption claims in the exam system.
Police used tear gas and baton charges against the protesters to disperse the crowd.
The movement’s founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by police during the protest.
The Cockroach movement started online, mocking the government after a Supreme Court judge called unemployed youths “cockroaches.”
The protest was triggered by anger over leaked medical entrance exam questions that forced 2.2 million students to retake the test, leading to great stress and several suicides.
Veteran activist Sonam Wangchuk, who supported the movement by going on hunger strike, was forcibly hospitalized, increasing public anger.
The government offered talks with two activists but did not meet the protesters’ demand to remove the education minister.
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Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the UK Labour Party and is expected to become the next UK Prime Minister. In his first speech at 10 Downing Street, he plans to focus on the cost-of-living and other issues affecting people’s daily lives.
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Andy Burnham was confirmed as the new leader of the UK Labour Party on July 17, 2026.
He is set to become the UK's next Prime Minister.
Burnham’s first speech as Prime Minister will be delivered at 10 Downing Street on July 20, 2026.
The main topic of his speech will be the cost-of-living crisis in the UK.
Burnham is likely to focus on domestic issues affecting ordinary people.
The UK has had seven Prime Ministers in the past decade.
The Labour Party held a special conference to confirm Burnham’s leadership.
Media coverage highlights Burnham’s plans to bring hope and change to the UK.
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Turkey is increasing its military cooperation with Libya’s eastern forces led by Khalifa Haftar, a shift from its previous support for the Tripoli government. Despite Turkey’s growing presence near Libya’s eastern border, Egypt is not showing concern because Ankara and Cairo coordinate closely on their actions in the region.
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Turkey previously backed Libya’s government in Tripoli but is now working with the eastern Libyan National Army (LNA) led by Khalifa Haftar.
The LNA has been in conflict with the Tripoli government since the Libyan civil war began in 2014.
Turkey and eastern Libyan forces are cooperating on military facilities, advanced surveillance systems, and training programs for Libyan officers.
Haftar’s deputy regularly meets with Turkey’s defense officials to coordinate military ties.
Egypt, which has supported Haftar for years, is not alarmed by Turkey’s presence near its border.
Turkish and Egyptian officials coordinate their activities in Libya and Sudan to avoid conflicts.
Turkey’s cooperation with Haftar may help limit support for rebel groups threatening Egypt’s interests.
Potential Turkish bases in southern Libya are seen as opportunities for joint security efforts rather than threats by Egypt.
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Indian police used force against protesters from the Cockroach Janata Party who planned to march to Parliament. The protesters want changes in education and this event is among the largest recent public protests against Prime Minister Modi’s government.
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The Cockroach Janata Party organized a march to the Indian Parliament.
Police were filmed beating the protesters before the march.
The protesters demand reforms in the education system.
This protest is one of the largest public protests against Prime Minister Modi’s government in recent years.
The event highlights growing public dissent in India related to government policies.
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Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar proposed chess champion Judit Polgar for president after a constitutional amendment removed the previous president from office. Polgar, known as the greatest female chess player, will be asked if she wants to take the position, which requires election by parliament within 30 days.
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Prime Minister Peter Magyar wants Judit Polgar to be Hungary's next president.
The current president was removed by a new constitutional amendment.
Magyar accuses the removed president of being loyal to former prime minister Viktor Orban.
Judit Polgar is a retired chess champion, considered the best female player ever.
Polgar was top-ranked among women players for 25 years and competed successfully against men.
Hungary's parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.
Until then, the speaker of parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, will act as the temporary head of state.
Some human rights groups criticized the constitutional change as similar to actions under Orban's previous government.
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A third U.S. soldier was killed in Iraq during the controlled explosion of a downed Iranian drone, increasing the total U.S. military deaths in the conflict to 17. The fighting in and around Iran has grown after a 60-day ceasefire ended earlier in July 2026.
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The third U.S. soldier died during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq.
Total U.S. military deaths in the conflict have risen to 17.
The 60-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran ended in early July 2026.
Following the ceasefire expiration, the war in Iran and related areas has escalated.
The U.S. Central Command released video footage of airstrikes against Iranian military sites.
Other countries in the region, like Kuwait and Bahrain, are responding to Iranian attacks.
Israel reported intercepting an Iranian missile aimed near Jordan’s Aqaba.
Despite the fighting, the U.S. says that diplomacy is still possible.
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Lord James Timpson, the UK prisons minister appointed in July 2024, has resigned from his government position. During his tenure, he managed difficult issues like overcrowded prisons and early prisoner releases, and he highlighted improvements in prison safety and probation services.
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Lord Timpson was appointed prisons minister in July 2024 after being CEO of a company that employs many former prisoners.
He resigned without giving a specific reason but stated he felt he had done all he could in the role.
Prisons in England and Wales were nearly full and facing a crisis when he began.
He managed a controversial early release program to reduce prison overcrowding.
Assaults on staff and self-harm incidents in prisons have decreased during his time as minister.
Around 75% of prisons and 90% of probation teams reportedly improved under his leadership.
He founded the Women’s Justice Board to help divert women from prison to supportive services.
Critics remain concerned about ongoing prison violence and overcrowding, and his resignation comes before new sentencing laws take effect in 2026.
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The United Kingdom is about to have its seventh prime minister in ten years. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign on July 20, and Andy Burnham will be officially appointed as the new prime minister by King Charles.
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Keir Starmer is resigning as UK prime minister on July 20, 2026.
Andy Burnham will become the UK's new prime minister after Starmer's resignation.
This will be the seventh person to hold the role of prime minister in the UK in the last ten years.
The formal appointment of Andy Burnham will happen at Buckingham Palace.
King Charles will receive Andy Burnham for the official prime minister appointment.
This change marks another political leadership shift in the UK within a decade.
The article notes this as a significant political moment for the country.
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Andy Burnham is becoming the new prime minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. His style, called "Manchesterism," combines support for business with strong government involvement in public services and local control. President Trump described Burnham as very liberal and said he might not support more oil drilling in the North Sea.
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Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as UK prime minister and Labour leader.
Burnham was previously mayor of Greater Manchester and is known for a business-friendly approach.
His "Manchesterism" policy focuses on investment in transport, housing, and infrastructure using both public and private money.
He supports giving more power to local city and regional leaders.
Burnham aims to create new industrial jobs and improve education.
He wants greater public control over privatized water and energy companies.
Experts say Burnham’s policies align with European social democracy, not radical socialism.
President Donald Trump described Burnham as very liberal and doubted he would support increased oil drilling.
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Israel's embassy in Canberra publicly criticized the Australian Labor Party's draft policy on Palestine, saying it unfairly blames Israel for the Gaza conflict and does not focus enough on Hamas's role. This unusual intervention highlights tensions between Israel and Labor ahead of the party's national conference where the policy will be debated.
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Israel's embassy issued a four-page statement opposing parts of Labor's draft Palestine policy.
The draft platform criticizes Israeli actions like settlement annexation and calls to end settler violence in the West Bank.
The embassy said the draft overly blames Israel and underplays Hamas's responsibility for terrorism.
The draft removed a line saying “Hamas must disarm,” but still singles out Hamas for violent extremism.
Israel called settler violence “marginal” and said it gets too much attention in the draft policy.
The intervention by Israel is unusual because foreign states rarely comment on internal political party debates.
Labor's 2023 policy on Israel-Palestine was shorter and focused only on recognizing a Palestinian state.
Labor’s conference will see debates between pro-Palestine and pro-Israel supporters within the party.
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A Ukrainian drone attack struck the Moscow region on Monday night, injuring at least 10 people, including a child. Ukraine said the strikes targeted an oil depot and logistics facilities, while Russia reported having shot down many drones during the attack.
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Ukraine launched dozens of drones into the Moscow region on the night of July 19-20, 2026.
At least 10 people were wounded in the attacks, including one child and three Chinese citizens.
Damage occurred to homes and industrial sites in the towns of Podolsk, Domodedovo, and Odintsovo near Moscow.
Ukraine said it targeted logistics facilities and an oil depot more than 400 km from its border.
Russia reported shooting down nearly 400 drones near Moscow during the incident.
The attack followed recent Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian warehouses.
Ukrainian strikes have increased in effort to disrupt Russian activities and pressure Moscow amid the ongoing conflict.
Moscow’s airport area and nearby towns reported fires and damage from the drone strikes.
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Thousands of people in India have joined a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a group that began as a joke but is now calling for changes to the education system. The largest protest so far took place recently near India’s parliament in Delhi.
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The protest is led by the Cockroach Janta Party, which is not an official political party.
The group started its activities as satire or humor.
Their main demand is reforming the education system in India.
The movement has grown from hundreds of participants to thousands.
The most recent protest was the largest one held by the group to date.
The protest took place near India’s parliament in the capital city, Delhi.
A BBC correspondent attended the first protest in early June and reported from Delhi.
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Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and leader of the Labour Party, is set to become the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister on Monday. He has promised to improve living standards in the UK, but his plans face challenges due to the country’s financial situation and previous commitments.
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Andy Burnham will take office as UK Prime Minister soon.
He is the leader of the Labour Party.
Burnham aims to raise living standards for people in the UK.
His plans face limits because of the UK’s current financial conditions.
Previous promises he made restrict how much he can change policies.
His policies include goals for short-term and long-term economic growth.
The article notes ongoing impacts of Brexit on the UK’s economy.
The story is part of broader business and economic news coverage.
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Ukraine is facing problems recruiting men to fight in the war against Russia, which has lasted for almost five years. Many people are scared or unwilling to join, leading to violent attacks on recruitment officers trying to force men to join the army.
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Ukraine has struggled to get men to join the military during its long conflict with Russia.
Many people do not want to fight because they fear the dangers or the war’s unclear end.
Recruitment officers have been attacked more than 600 times, with increasing violence.
In April, some recruiters were stabbed, and one person died from the attack.
Recently in Lviv, about 200 protesters blocked officers trying to arrest a man avoiding the draft and damaged their car.
President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out against violence toward soldiers and recruitment officers.
The rise in violence is creating problems for Ukraine’s efforts to keep its army staffed.
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