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Saudi Arabia would enrich uranium under reported deal with US

Saudi Arabia would enrich uranium under reported deal with US

July 22, 2026 • Guardian US

Summary

President Donald Trump has approved a deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The agreement could last 30 years and involve U.S. companies, but it is likely to face scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers concerned about nuclear weapons risks.

Key Facts

  • The deal would give Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capabilities for peaceful nuclear energy.
  • It may be officially announced soon and will last about 30 years.
  • U.S. companies are expected to help develop Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program.
  • The agreement may not include extra monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
  • Some U.S. lawmakers worry the deal could lead to nuclear weapons development.
  • The deal comes amid tensions with Iran, which also enriches uranium and is suspected of pursuing nuclear weapons.
  • Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons if Iran gets one.
  • Saudi Arabia has a defense pact with Pakistan, a nuclear-armed country, raising regional security concerns.
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Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers

Tunnel collapse in India kills 12 workers

July 22, 2026 • BBC World

Summary

A tunnel under construction in Sikkim, India, collapsed after a methane gas explosion, killing at least 12 workers. Rescue teams are still searching for 13 other workers trapped inside the tunnel.

Key Facts

  • The explosion happened about 1.5 kilometers inside the tunnel.
  • The tunnel is part of a hydropower project using water from the Teesta River.
  • Methane gas, naturally found underground, likely caused the explosion when ignited.
  • 27 workers were inside; 2 escaped, 12 bodies have been found, and 13 are still missing.
  • Victims include locals from Sikkim and migrant workers from other Indian states.
  • A post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death for the victims.
  • Officials set up a special investigation team to find out what caused the accident.
  • Rescue efforts focus on a 200-meter area thought to contain the trapped workers.
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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film

July 22, 2026 • BBC World

Summary

A Sydney court cleared actress Rebel Wilson of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, who appeared in Wilson’s film The Deb. The court ruled that Wilson's social media posts claiming MacInnes changed a sexual harassment complaint did not seriously harm her reputation.

Key Facts

  • Charlotte MacInnes sued Rebel Wilson for defamation over Instagram posts in 2024 and 2025.
  • Wilson accused MacInnes of retracting a sexual harassment complaint to advance her career, which MacInnes denied.
  • Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the case, saying the claim was not defamatory.
  • The judge ordered MacInnes to pay Wilson’s legal costs.
  • The dispute involved an unusual incident where MacInnes and a producer, Amanda Ghost, shared a bath at a luxury apartment.
  • Wilson posted on Instagram after the verdict, expressing gratitude and respect for the legal system.
  • MacInnes has signed a record deal, which Wilson’s lawyers used to argue MacInnes was not harmed by the posts.
  • The court heard conflicting accounts about the bath incident and Wilson denying claims she ordered a smear website against Ghost.
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Military kit still failing women, troops say

Military kit still failing women, troops say

July 22, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Women in the UK armed forces still receive military equipment that does not fit properly, despite a 2021 report recommending better gear by 2022. The Ministry of Defence has made some improvements, including a new body armour design, but female troops report ongoing issues with fit and safety. A new curved body armour plate designed for women is being supplied to Ukrainian forces but is not yet available to UK servicewomen.

Key Facts

  • The 2021 Atherton report warned that ill-fitting military kit put women at greater risk of harm.
  • The UK Ministry of Defence promised safer, better-fitting equipment for women by the end of 2022.
  • Female soldiers report that body armour still does not fit breasts or curves properly and smaller sizes are often unavailable.
  • The Virtus Scalable Tactical Vest was introduced in 2022 with adjustable straps and smaller plates, but some women still find it uncomfortable or unsafe.
  • The Ministry of Defence spent £4.5 billion on support to Ukraine in 2023.
  • The UK supplied 2,000 sets of new curved body armour plates designed for women to the Ukrainian military.
  • These curved plates have been tested extensively and provide better protection compared to flat plates designed for men.
  • The new curved plates are not currently used by UK servicewomen.
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Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist

Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist

July 22, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

A tribal village in eastern India called Tirilbasa held a football tournament with teams from 64 nearby villages. Instead of usual trophies, winners received goats along with cash prizes, reflecting the local Ho community's traditions.

Key Facts

  • The football tournament took place from July 14 to July 17 in Tirilbasa, Jharkhand, India.
  • Teams from 64 villages participated in the event.
  • The winners got goats (called "khassi" which are castrated males) as trophies, along with cash prizes.
  • NCS Maudi won the final match against Kumbaram with a score of 1-0.
  • Prize money ranged from 15,000 rupees ($156) for the winners to 9,000 rupees ($93) for those finishing fourth.
  • The Ho community, native to the region, considers goats an important cultural symbol used in ceremonies.
  • The tournament follows official FIFA football rules but includes local customs like awarding goats.
  • The event helps the tribal groups celebrate their bonds and culture through sport.
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

July 22, 2026 • BBC Business

Summary

Islington, a neighborhood in north London, has one of the lowest birth rates in the UK and many families are moving away due to high living and childcare costs. This trend reflects a larger issue affecting London, where the number of children is falling while the overall population grows, raising concerns about the city's future workforce and economy.

Key Facts

  • Islington has a low birth rate and mothers tend to be older compared to other parts of London.
  • High housing and childcare costs are major reasons families leave Islington, such as childcare costing £2,000-£3,000 per month.
  • Some families, like Tiphanie Frutuoso’s, choose to move abroad for more affordable childcare, such as free services in Luxembourg.
  • Parents report difficulties finding affordable homes with enough space for children in Islington.
  • London's population of children aged 0-9 fell by 99,100 from 2013 to 2023, while the city’s total population increased by 506,000.
  • The London Assembly describes this decline in children as an “existential challenge” for the city’s future.
  • Suggestions to address the problem include making London more child-friendly, improving housing standards, and increasing play spaces.
  • Officials warn the falling number of children could threaten London’s future workforce and economy, urging urgent government action.
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'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death

'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death

July 22, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Jordan Parke, a cosmetic practitioner nicknamed the "Lip King," was banned twice from performing liquid Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures in parts of England before a woman, Alice Webb, died after receiving the treatment from him in Gloucester in 2024. Authorities and family members say there is a need for national rules to prevent risky cosmetic practitioners from working in new areas after being banned elsewhere.

Key Facts

  • Alice Webb, a mother of five, died after a liquid Brazilian Butt Lift procedure performed by Jordan Parke.
  • Jordan Parke was banned from doing liquid BBLs in Dudley and Greater Manchester before treating Webb.
  • Prohibition orders were issued in Dudley (2023) and Salford (February 2024) restricting Parke’s practice.
  • Parke was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter but was not charged; he died in February 2024 in an unrelated incident.
  • Alice Webb’s former partner, Ben Kingscote, called for national regulations to stop banned cosmetic practitioners from working elsewhere.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care plans to consult on stricter rules for high-risk cosmetic procedures like liquid BBLs.
  • The Gloucestershire Police investigated Webb’s death; her inquest is expected in autumn 2024 before a jury.
  • The case highlights concerns about gaps in the regulation of cosmetic treatments across different regions.
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US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks

US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks

July 22, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

The US military has carried out airstrikes for 11 nights in a row, hitting new areas in Iran. These attacks have caused more civilian deaths and economic problems, raising doubts about the chances for peaceful talks.

Key Facts

  • The US military launched airstrikes for the 11th consecutive night.
  • Strikes expanded to Iranian provinces that had not been targeted before.
  • Civilian casualties from the strikes have increased.
  • The attacks are causing more economic difficulties in the affected areas.
  • These effects are leading people to question if diplomacy can still work.
  • The information comes from a report by Al Jazeera from Tehran.
  • The strikes mark a widening of the US military campaign against Iran.
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Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US

Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US

July 22, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Six beluga whales were moved from a closed marine park in Canada to aquariums in the United States. The whales were carefully transported in cold-water containers with veterinarians watching over them during the trip.

Key Facts

  • The whales came from Marineland of Canada, which has a group of 30 belugas needing new homes.
  • Four whales named Sierra, Acadia, Osiris, and Lillooet went to a facility in Chicago.
  • Two whales named Bertie Botts and Frankie were sent to SeaWorld in San Antonio, Texas.
  • The whales were moved using trucks and planes equipped to keep their water cold.
  • Marine mammal veterinarians accompanied the whales during the entire journey.
  • This relocation effort is the first of its kind between countries.
  • The move required months of preparation and health checks for the whales.
  • Specialists are now watching the whales as they adjust to their new environments.
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Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei

Iran’s foreign minister describes moment of attack that killed Khamenei

July 22, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, described surviving a US-Israeli airstrike that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The strike used precise intelligence to target senior officials, and Iran is now led by Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba.

Key Facts

  • The airstrike killed Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war.
  • Abbas Araghchi was trapped in rubble but escaped after the attack on a leadership compound in Tehran.
  • The US and Israel had accurate intelligence about the location and timing of senior Iranian officials’ meetings.
  • Iran’s new leader is Mojtaba Khamenei, Ali Khamenei’s son, who will continue existing policies.
  • Iran had tried to negotiate with the US on its nuclear program but failed, and talks ended just before the airstrike.
  • The attack included multiple explosions hitting different parts of the building housing Iran’s intelligence and defense councils.
  • Iran had plans, named “Code 110,” to respond if the supreme leader was targeted, including closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
  • Regional governments advised President Donald Trump against war with Iran, warning it would not be easy.
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute

July 22, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought by her co-star Charlotte MacInnes, who accused Wilson of making false social media posts. The court ruled MacInnes did not prove serious harm from Wilson’s posts that involved allegations about a sexual harassment complaint on a film set.

Key Facts

  • Rebel Wilson was sued by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts.
  • MacInnes claimed the posts implied she lied about and retracted a sexual harassment complaint.
  • The complaint involved a co-producer who allegedly asked to share a shower and bath.
  • MacInnes denied making or withdrawing any complaint and said she was not uncomfortable.
  • Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled in favor of Wilson, stating MacInnes did not show serious harm caused by the posts.
  • MacInnes sought extra damages for anxiety and work loss, but the court did not agree.
  • Wilson said she stood by her truth-telling and thanked supporters after the verdict.
  • The dispute related to Wilson’s directorial debut film, The Deb, and involved production conflicts.
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Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror

Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror

July 22, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

A ferry tipped over in Guyana on Saturday night, causing the deaths of at least 53 people. The old ferry was carrying 179 passengers, which was more than the official number of people listed on board.

Key Facts

  • The ferry that capsized was 87 years old.
  • It happened on Saturday night in Guyana.
  • At least 53 people died in the accident.
  • The ferry was carrying 179 passengers.
  • Official records showed only 116 passengers and 17 crew members on the ferry.
  • This means more people were on board than listed.
  • Survivors described the event as terrifying.
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Britain’s new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

July 22, 2026 • AP News

Summary

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces big challenges to boost a slow-growing economy and help people struggling with high living costs. He named John Healey as Treasury chief to manage government debt while also cutting a home electricity tax to ease pressures on households.

Key Facts

  • Andy Burnham became the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 2026.
  • Burnham is from the Labour Party and faces voters worried about the cost of living.
  • John Healey, former Defense Secretary and Treasury official, was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer (Treasury chief).
  • The government plans to scrap the tax on home electricity for six months starting in October, saving households about 45 pounds ($60) a year.
  • To pay for this, plans to introduce a digital ID will be canceled, aiming to reassure investors.
  • Government debt is over 95% of the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP), a level last seen in the 1960s.
  • Debt interest payments reached 111.2 billion pounds ($149 billion), or 8.3% of government spending, limiting funds for public services.
  • The UK economy has grown less than 1.5% per year on average since 2009, slower than before the 2008 financial crisis.
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Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case

July 22, 2026 • AP News

Summary

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are in a Brooklyn jail after being captured by U.S. forces in a raid in Venezuela. They face drug trafficking charges linked to a plan to send cocaine into the United States but deny the accusations and are challenging the legality of their capture in court.

Key Facts

  • Nicolás Maduro and his wife have been held in a Brooklyn jail since they were taken from their home in Venezuela by U.S. forces in January 2024.
  • They are charged with conspiracy to ship large amounts of cocaine into the U.S. and have pleaded not guilty.
  • The U.S. government calls the operation to capture them a “surgical law enforcement operation.”
  • Maduro and his defense team claim his capture was an illegal “military abduction.”
  • Prosecutors say Maduro worked with Venezuelan law enforcement to help drug traffickers move cocaine into the U.S.
  • Maduro says he is the legitimate president of Venezuela and denies all charges.
  • The couple has not sought bail, and no trial date has been set yet.
  • The court will first address legal questions before the trial can start.
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Trial date proposed for ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

Trial date proposed for ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

July 22, 2026 • ABC News

Summary

A trial date of June 2027 has been proposed for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. They face charges in the U.S. of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking linked to drug cartels. The U.S. court is setting schedules for evidence and motions before the trial.

Key Facts

  • Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are accused of working with drug cartels to traffic cocaine into the United States.
  • A federal court in Manhattan has proposed June 2027 as the trial date.
  • Prosecutors and defense lawyers have arranged a timeline for pretrial motions and evidence sharing.
  • Maduro’s legal team will file a motion to dismiss the case by September, citing sovereign immunity, with a hearing in November.
  • Most non-classified evidence has been shared with the defense; classified evidence is to be shared by November.
  • Defense lawyers dropped their initial motion to dismiss after the Treasury Department allowed Venezuelan funds to pay for their legal defense.
  • Maduro and Flores were brought to the U.S. in January during a military operation to face charges.
  • Maduro declared his innocence and claimed he is still the president of Venezuela during a court hearing.
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Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him

Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him

July 22, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should face trial for war crimes based on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, Mamdani later acknowledged that New York City does not have the authority to arrest Netanyahu.

Key Facts

  • NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be tried for war crimes.
  • The call was based on an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu.
  • The ICC is an international court that investigates and tries serious crimes like war crimes.
  • Mamdani publicly shared this call in a video statement.
  • After some discussion, Mamdani said NYC cannot arrest Netanyahu.
  • The city lacks the legal power to detain a foreign leader like Netanyahu.
  • The issue relates to international justice and local authority limits.
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Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu

Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu

July 22, 2026 • CBS News

Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city does not have the legal power to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest. Mamdani asked the U.S. federal government to carry out the arrest instead, while Israel and President Donald Trump rejected the ICC’s authority.

Key Facts

  • Mayor Mamdani had promised to enforce an ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu if he visited New York City.
  • The ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and others in 2024 over alleged war crimes linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
  • The United States is not part of the ICC and usually does not recognize its rulings.
  • Mamdani said New York City lacks legal authority to execute the ICC warrant.
  • Mamdani urged the U.S. federal government to arrest Netanyahu during his visit for the UN General Assembly.
  • Israel strongly disagrees with the ICC charges and calls the court politically biased.
  • Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon criticized Mamdani for supporting what he called Hamas propaganda.
  • President Donald Trump stated Netanyahu will not be arrested while in the U.S.
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‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades

‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades

July 22, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

A baby puffin was spotted for the first time in 30 years on the Dorset coast in southern England. Volunteers and scientists have been carefully watching the cliffs where puffins nest, and this sighting shows the local puffin colony is still alive.

Key Facts

  • The baby puffin, called a puffling, appeared on the Purbeck coast near Swanage, the last known mainland nesting site in southern England.
  • In the 1950s, about 80 puffins nested there; now only a few pairs remain.
  • Volunteers monitored the cliffs for 15 weeks during the summer to watch for puffins.
  • Adult puffins were seen carrying fish to at least two nests, indicating more than one pair trying to raise chicks.
  • The puffling was about 38 days old when photographed on July 7.
  • After fledging, pufflings leave the nest and will not return for about two years or start breeding until much later.
  • Researchers are using solar-powered motion-sensor cameras to learn more about puffin nesting and chick survival.
  • The National Trust is investigating reasons for puffin decline, including predators and climate changes.
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France passes law banning under-15s from social media

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

July 22, 2026 • BBC Business

Summary

France's parliament has passed a law that will ban children under 15 from using social media starting in January 2027. The law requires all users in France to prove their age to access social media accounts, making France the first European country to introduce such a rule.

Key Facts

  • The law will start in two stages: from September under-15s cannot open new social media accounts, and by January 2027 all existing accounts must verify age.
  • Social media platforms must use age-verification tools approved by the French privacy regulator.
  • The law aims to protect children’s mental health and follows similar moves by the UK and EU.
  • France is the second country after Australia to introduce a social media age ban for young users.
  • Critics worry about privacy risks, how well age checks will work, and young people finding ways to get around the ban.
  • Australia’s similar ban for under-16s has shown many young users still access social media despite restrictions.
  • Experts say young people should be included in the discussion about social media bans to make the rules more effective and fair.
  • Other European countries are also considering rules to limit social media use for children.
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Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat

Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in 40-degree heat

July 22, 2026 • Guardian World

Summary

Japan experienced its first official "cruelly hot day" with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius or higher, a new warning term introduced to highlight extreme heat. The rising temperatures have caused health problems, affected agriculture, and led to changes in sports and work culture.

Key Facts

  • Japan introduced the term "kokushobi" to describe days with temperatures over 40°C (104°F).
  • Central Japan cities Gujo, Tajimi, and Toyota recorded temperatures of 40°C or higher, setting local records.
  • Over 278 weather stations reported temperatures above 35°C, classified as "extremely hot days."
  • Heatstroke deaths in Japan surpassed 2,000 in 2024, with many hospitalizations due to heat-related illnesses.
  • Farmers are planting heat-resistant crops and exploring new options like avocados to cope with the heat.
  • The national high school baseball tournament now splits games into morning and evening sessions to avoid heatstroke risks.
  • Office workers are encouraged to wear more casual, cooler clothing to reduce electricity use and air conditioning demands.
  • Average summer temperatures in Japan have increased by about 1.3°C over the past century, with recent years breaking heat records.
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