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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Edward Stourton, a broadcaster and journalist known for his work with BBC Radio 4 and other news programs, has died at age 68. He had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 and passed away surrounded by family.
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Edward Stourton was a presenter on several BBC programs, including Today, The World At One, and Sunday.
He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and began his career with Channel 4 News in 1982.
Stourton worked as a Washington correspondent and diplomatic editor, covering major global events such as the Gulf War and the end of the Soviet Union.
He joined the BBC in 1988, left for ITN, then returned to the BBC in 1993.
He hosted his own Radio 4 phone-in show called Call Ed Stourton and contributed to programs like Panorama.
Stourton wrote several books, including a memoir in 2023 where he disclosed his cancer diagnosis.
His last book, Made in America (2025), discusses US history and the presidency of Donald Trump.
He is survived by his wife Fiona and four children.
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A gay couple in the UK struggled with expensive and slow surrogacy options at home, leading them to seek surrogacy services in Mexico where the process is commercial and legal for same-sex parents. They found the arrangement in Mexico more transparent and straightforward, but concerns remain about surrogacy laws and protections for women there.
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Gay couples in the UK face long waiting times and high costs for surrogacy, with some attempts failing.
UK surrogacy is altruistic, meaning surrogates only get expenses paid, not fees.
Mexico legalized surrogacy for same-sex parents in 2021 and allows commercial surrogacy in some states.
Commercial surrogacy in Mexico means surrogates and egg donors are paid, making the process clearer for all involved.
The couple uses a UK-based, queer-founded agency that works only in Mexican states with surrogacy-friendly laws.
Some Mexican states ban surrogacy, and there are worries about the exploitation of poor women and lack of regulation.
Mexico City is one of the states with legal frameworks aiming to protect both surrogates and intended parents.
The Mexican agency emphasizes working with human rights experts to ensure ethical surrogacy practices.
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The United States conducted its ninth night of attacks on Iran after a US soldier died in Iraq during the safe removal of an unexploded Iranian drone bomb. The US targeted Iranian military sites to reduce Iran’s ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by shooting down a US drone and launching missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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A US soldier was killed in northern Iraq while handling an unexploded Iranian drone.
The US launched attacks on Iranian military command centers, air defenses, missile sites, and communication networks.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz and blocked the waterway.
Iran shot down an MQ-9 US drone over western Iran’s Kermanshah province.
IRGC fired ballistic missiles at US aircraft and facilities in Jordan, claiming damage to planes and hangars.
The US embassy in Bahrain warned of possible Iranian threats in central Manama and advised caution.
The UK maritime agency reported a ship caught fire near Oman, but the cause is unclear.
President Trump said the attacks honor American soldiers killed and emphasized preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
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Andy Burnham is becoming the new prime minister of the UK, replacing Keir Starmer. Burnham plans to introduce a 10-year plan for the country and has shared some ideas about tax policy.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister today.
This is the sixth change of prime minister in just over ten years.
Burnham will deliver a speech from Downing Street after being appointed by the king.
He intends to present a "10-year plan" addressing the country's long-term challenges.
Burnham denied being a simple tax raiser and suggested he might reverse a personal tax allowance freeze.
The personal allowance freeze means people pay more tax over time as their pay rises.
Keir Starmer will resign and give a final speech before Burnham takes over.
Burnham will appoint his cabinet later today.
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Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, Faishal Ibrahim, resigned after online and in-person interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment allegations. The police are investigating the case, but no criminal charges will be filed; however, Faishal stepped down from both his government and party roles due to concerns about his conduct.
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Faishal Ibrahim was Singapore’s acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and a member of parliament since 2006.
He resigned from his cabinet position and the ruling People’s Action Party following allegations linked to his interactions with a woman.
Most interactions happened through online messages, with some meetings at public events.
Both Faishal and the woman accused each other of harassment, and police are investigating.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said no criminal offences were committed, but Faishal’s actions did not meet expected political standards.
Faishal stated there was no physical relationship and admitted to poor judgment in managing the interactions.
The ruling People’s Action Party has faced several scandals in recent years affecting its reputation.
Prime Minister Wong expressed sadness over Faishal’s departure from politics.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has been conducting daily military strikes against Iran for nine consecutive nights. These attacks target Iranian military sites, aiming to reduce Iran's power in the Strait of Hormuz, while nearby countries like Kuwait and Bahrain face drone attacks and air raid sirens.
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President Trump announced major military operations against Iran starting February 28, 2026.
U.S. and Israeli forces have targeted Iranian military, government, and infrastructure locations.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran started in June to try to end the conflict, but fighting continues.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key area of conflict, important for global shipping routes.
Kuwait reported attacks by Iranian drones, and Bahrain sounded air raid sirens multiple times.
U.S. fighter jets, including F-16s from Germany and F-35s from the U.K., were sent to the Middle East.
There are about 50,000 U.S. troops currently deployed in the Middle East.
Seventeen U.S. service members have died in the conflict so far; one was killed recently handling unexploded Iranian drone ordnance.
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President Donald Trump was asked to leave the stage during Spain’s trophy presentation after they won the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to become the new world champions.
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Spain won the FIFA World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
The winning goal was scored by Ferran Torres.
Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez was sent off (received a red card) during the match.
The final took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
President Trump was on stage during the trophy presentation but was then asked to leave by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Other leaders present included Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Spain’s King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The moment when President Trump left the stage was noticed and discussed by broadcasters.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino tried to guide President Donald Trump away from the stage during the ceremony when Spain’s team won the World Cup on Sunday. Spain celebrated their victory by lifting the World Cup trophy.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino was involved in the event.
The event was the World Cup trophy ceremony.
Spain’s national football team won the World Cup.
The trophy was lifted on Sunday.
President Donald Trump was present on the stage during the ceremony.
Infantino attempted to move President Trump away from the stage at that moment.
The incident occurred during the World Cup celebration.
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Police in New Delhi used batons to stop protesters from marching to the Indian parliament. The protesters, supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to problems and leaks related to major university exams.
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Riot police charged at protesters near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi during a banned march to parliament.
The protest is related to alleged irregularities, such as leaked question papers and technical issues in university exams.
Protesters want the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign.
The Cockroach Janta Party, linked to the protest, gained support after a Supreme Court chief justice compared unemployed youth to “cockroaches.”
Two members of the party planned to meet a senior minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet to discuss demands.
A prominent activist, Sonam Wangchuk, ended a 20-day hunger strike supporting the movement after being hospitalized.
The government imposed internet restrictions in parts of central New Delhi and said the protest was unauthorized.
The protest highlights wider concerns about job shortages and the education system despite India’s economic growth.
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A British YouTuber and musician known as Yung Filly is on trial in Western Australia for allegedly sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman after one of his concerts. He denies the charges, which include rape, assault, and choking. The court heard the incident happened in a hotel room following a performance in Perth.
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Yung Filly’s real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, and he is 30 years old.
He faces six counts of sexually penetrating a woman without consent, as well as assault charges.
The alleged victim is a 20-year-old female fan who attended Yung Filly’s gig in Perth.
The court was told they initially had consensual sex, but the situation turned violent.
Barrientos allegedly bit and slapped the woman before raping her multiple times.
The woman suffered bruises and bite marks during the incident.
The incident took place in a hotel room after the concert, where the woman was taken under false pretenses.
Barrientos denies all charges and the trial is ongoing.
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