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2 American tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens, Greece

July 21, 2026 • CBS News

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Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Greek police reported the incident involving the two visitors.

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The incident happened close to the Acropolis, a famous historic site in Athens.
The victims are American tourists with Greek American background.
Greek police confirmed the stabbing.
Details about the attackers or motive were not provided.
The news was reported by CBS News.

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Spanish hotel chain ceases operations in Cuba under pressure from Washington

July 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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A Spanish hotel company, Meliá, will stop all its business in Cuba by the end of the week because new U.S. sanctions make operating there too difficult. The company said it wants to make this change smooth for its workers, suppliers, and customers.

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Meliá is a large Spanish hotel group with 14,000 rooms in Cuba.
Meliá announced last month it would close 15 of its 34 hotels in Cuba.
The remaining 19 hotels are operated with the Cuban tourism ministry.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions in May that target Cuba and foreign companies working there.
These sanctions make it nearly impossible for companies like Meliá to run hotels in Cuba.
Meliá began working in Cuba after the country opened its tourism sector in the 1990s.
The U.S. has had an economic embargo on Cuba since 1962 and blocked all oil shipments to the island since January, except one Russian ship.
Other foreign companies have also cut ties with Cuba’s military-controlled businesses under U.S. pressure.

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Abandoned monkey found in laundry bag on London bus

July 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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A small monkey was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus. New laws now require primate owners in England to get licenses and microchip their animals to reduce neglect and abandonment.

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A female common marmoset monkey was discovered on a London bus in a laundry bag.
The monkey, named Oyster, was stressed, dehydrated, but is now healthy and living in a sanctuary.
New rules from April require all primate pets in England to be licensed and microchipped.
Owners who don’t follow the law risk heavy fines or jail time.
Animal groups warn that some people may abandon primates instead of licensing them.
Around 5,000 primates are thought to be kept as pets in England.
The RSPCA and bus company are investigating who abandoned the monkey.
Experts say primates need special care that cannot be met by normal pet owners.

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Beirut hopes to gain Trump support to bring 'normality' back to south Lebanon

July 21, 2026 • France24

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Donald Trump in Washington on July 21, 2026. Lebanon's military has entered parts of southern Lebanon to disarm the group Hezbollah under a deal with Israel, aiming to end Israel’s presence there.

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Lebanon is trying to create "safe zones" in its south as part of a peace agreement with Israel.
Lebanon’s military has begun moving into areas to disarm Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
Israel requires Hezbollah to be disarmed before it will withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss these efforts.
The deal aims to bring stability and normal life back to southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
Hezbollah is an armed group involved in Lebanon and supported by Iran.
This development is part of broader Middle East peace and security efforts.

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U.S. hits Iran with strikes for 10th night amid reports of injured service members

July 21, 2026 • CBS News

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The United States carried out air strikes in Iran for the tenth night in a row. Reports indicate that around 100 U.S. service members have been hurt at various military bases in the Middle East this month.

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The U.S. conducted air strikes against Iran for ten consecutive nights.
About 100 U.S. service members have been injured this month.
The injuries happened at multiple military bases in the Middle East.
CBS News reporters Charlie D'Agata and Aaron Navarro covered the story.
The news was shared through CBS News and its app.

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Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say

July 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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Astronomers found that about 10 billion years ago, the Milky Way collided head-on with a smaller galaxy called the Gaia Sausage. This crash flipped the Milky Way’s disc on its side and changed how stars move in its outer regions.

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The Gaia Sausage was a dwarf galaxy that hit the Milky Way directly around 10 billion years ago.
This collision tore apart the Gaia Sausage and added its stars to the Milky Way.
The impact flipped the Milky Way’s disc by more than 90 degrees over hundreds of millions of years.
Scientists used supercomputer simulations to study how such collisions affect galaxies.
Stars in the Milky Way’s halo (a surrounding cloud of stars) rotate much slower than those in the main disc.
The slow rotation in the halo is explained by the effects of the Gaia Sausage collision and the resulting disc flip.
The Gaia spacecraft helped map the Milky Way and revealed stars with unusual orbits linked to the collision.
Future major mergers are expected but will be less dramatic than the Gaia Sausage event.

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What exactly is ‘explosive diarrhea’?

July 21, 2026 • The Hill

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The current outbreak of cyclospora infection mainly causes a type of diarrhea that is more sudden and forceful than usual. This symptom is characteristic of the illness.

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Cyclospora is causing an ongoing outbreak.
The main symptom is a sudden, forceful type of diarrhea.
This diarrhea is described as "explosive," meaning it happens quickly and with strong urgency.
Cyclospora is a type of parasite that affects the digestive system.
The infection is commonly linked to contaminated food or water.
People with this symptom should seek medical advice for diagnosis and treatment.

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Iran war has "real human consequences," Marine Corps veteran says

July 21, 2026 • CBS News

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Nearly 100 U.S. service members were injured during Iranian airstrikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East this month. A Marine Corps veteran and veteran organization leader spoke about the human impact of the conflict on those who serve.

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Iranian airstrikes targeted U.S. military bases in the Middle East recently.
Close to 100 U.S. service members were injured in these attacks.
Kyleanne Hunter is a Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Hunter spoke to CBS News about the effects of the conflict on service members.
The discussion focused on the real human consequences of the war involving Iran.
The news was reported by CBS News and shared on their news app.

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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon" series and opens up about his growing family

July 21, 2026 • CBS News

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Actor Josh Duhamel discussed his role in the TV series "Ransom Canyon" and shared thoughts about his expanding family during an interview on "CBS Mornings."

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Josh Duhamel stars in the TV series "Ransom Canyon."
He spoke about how much he knew about living on a ranch before filming the show.
Duhamel talked about his growing family during the interview.
The interview was featured on "CBS Mornings."
The discussion focused on both his work and personal life.

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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say

July 21, 2026 • AP News

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A man named Joshua Kerry was charged with murdering former British politician Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times in the head with a hammer at her home in southwest England. Police are investigating whether the attack was connected to political or terrorist motives.

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Ann Widdecombe was attacked with a hammer 21 times on the head.
She was found dead at her home after missing a planned TV interview.
Joshua Kerry, 28, was arrested more than 250 miles away and charged with murder and possible terrorism.
Police continue to investigate Kerry’s motive, including possible political or terrorist links.
Widdecombe was a former Member of Parliament and government minister known for conservative views.
She gained public attention through reality TV and later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
The attack has raised concerns about the safety of politicians after previous murders in the UK.
Widdecombe’s death occurred in the village of Haytor, near Dartmoor National Park, England.

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U.N. says over 100 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

July 21, 2026 • AP News

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The United Nations refugee agency reported that over 100 people died or went missing last week after trying to cross the sea off the coast of Mauritania to reach Europe. Two separate boat incidents left 144 people dead or missing, while 387 others were rescued.

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The incidents happened between July 14 and 18 near Mauritania’s coast.
One boat carrying 160 people from Gambia was stranded for 25 days after running out of fuel.
Mauritania’s coast guard said 122 people went missing from this boat.
In another case, 179 people were rescued from a boat that left Senegal.
The cause of death or disappearance is related to long distances and unsafe, overcrowded boats.
Mauritania’s waters are a major route for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa trying to reach Europe.
The route to the Canary Islands is known as one of the deadliest sea crossings.
Economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa motivate many people to attempt this dangerous journey.

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Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

July 21, 2026 • BBC World

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An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed six members of one family, according to local medical sources. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas member and is reviewing the attack's results. The UN expressed concern over increased violence and civilian deaths in Gaza despite a ceasefire.

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Six family members, including parents and four children, died in an air strike in the al-Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City.
The Israeli military stated the target was a Hamas operative linked to the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
Since the ceasefire in October 2023, over 1,168 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have died in attacks.
Between 13 and 20 July, at least 57 Palestinians died in Israeli strikes on residential and crowded areas.
The UN human rights office warned that civilian killings may violate international laws and could be war crimes.
Israel launched a large military campaign after Hamas’s attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages in October 2023.
Gaza’s health ministry reports over 73,000 people have died in the conflict since October.
The air strike and violence continue despite the announced ceasefire nine months ago.

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India's Cockroach protests vow to continue despite police crackdown

July 21, 2026 • France24

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Youth leaders in India are continuing their Cockroach protests after police tried to stop their demonstrations. They want the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of repeated cheating during medical school entrance exams, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not responded yet.

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The Cockroach movement is led by young people protesting in India.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Their main issue is repeated leaks in medical school entrance tests.
Police have tried to break up the protests with a crackdown.
Two protest members met with a government minister on July 20, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not addressed the protests publicly.
The movement plans to continue despite police actions.

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Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich

July 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel does not want to take part in the US military actions against Iran. He believes that the ongoing conflict and economic pressure from the US on Iran help Israel’s interests.

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Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s Finance Minister.
He stated Israel has no interest in joining the US war on Iran.
The US has renewed its military campaign targeting Iran.
Smotrich thinks the conflict and economic pressure on Iran benefit Israel.
This shows Israel’s current government does not want to be directly involved in the US-Iran tension.

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Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

July 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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Zendaya wore ancient Iranian earrings dating back to 700 BC during a promotional event for the film "Odyssey," which has caused criticism from archaeologists and historians. They argue that using these culturally important and possibly looted artefacts as fashion accessories disrespects Iran’s heritage and ignores the spiritual significance of the items.

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Zendaya wore earrings made from Iranian artefacts from around 700 BC at a film event in London.
The earrings come from the Ziwiye hoard, a collection of ancient objects found in northwestern Iran in the 1940s.
The hoard was looted, with pieces sold in antique markets outside Iran in the 1960s.
Archaeologists and historians say using such artefacts as jewellery disrespects their cultural and spiritual importance.
The earrings were bought by Barron London gallery, which says it follows legal rules and tracks provenance (the history of ownership).
Critics say the use of these artefacts for fashion “hijacks” Iran’s cultural contributions and strips the objects of meaning.
The issue links to broader debates about western museums holding looted artefacts from around the world.
Zendaya’s representatives and stylist have been contacted for comment but have not publicly responded yet.

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Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

July 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi group in Yemen after the Houthis announced they would set up a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The Houthis intend to disrupt shipping near a key route for global oil exports, raising concerns about higher risks to world energy supplies amid ongoing regional tensions.

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The Houthis in Yemen declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, aiming to respond to what they call a Saudi siege on Yemen.
Saudi Arabia said it will take all necessary actions to protect its ships and keep trade flowing.
The maritime route affected is near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial passage for oil shipments linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
About 4.1 billion barrels of oil passed through this strait in 2024, representing roughly 5% of global oil trade.
The Strait of Hormuz, another vital oil route, is already closed due to conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Closing both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb would block about 25% of the world’s oil and gas supply.
The conflict in Yemen began over a decade ago, with the Houthis controlling the capital Sanaa since 2014, and Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen’s recognized government since 2015.
The situation has caused one of the worst humanitarian crises, with ongoing fighting and disruptions to shipping and aid deliveries.

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Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

July 21, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Iran is facing tough choices after recent conflicts with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping. The country can either accept US terms to reopen the strait, escalate military actions, or maintain a risky balance that applies economic pressure without full-scale war.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil transport and has been a conflict point between Iran and the US.
Iran could agree to US demands like stopping attacks on ships, limiting uranium enrichment, and allowing nuclear inspections, in exchange for ending a US naval blockade and easing sanctions.
Accepting these terms would be politically difficult for Iran, as it would mean giving up influence over the strait and its nuclear program.
Iran might escalate attacks on US bases and Gulf states to raise energy prices and pressure the US to negotiate.
Escalation risks broader war and involvement of other regional countries.
Iran could also keep current tensions low enough to maintain leverage but avoid full war, as survival is viewed as a form of victory.
Increased attacks on the strait might drive other countries to find alternative shipping routes, reducing Iran’s strategic power.
Iran’s leadership situation is uncertain after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, now succeeded by his son Mojtaba, which affects decision-making.

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Fake Video Shows RFK Jr. Saying ‘Odyssey’ is for ‘Gays and Cowards’

July 21, 2026 • Newsweek

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A fake video claiming that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the movie The Odyssey has been shared widely online. The video is false, and no evidence exists that RFK Jr. made such statements. The film faced criticism for its diverse casting but has received strong reviews and box office success.

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A viral video falsely shows RFK Jr. saying The Odyssey is for "gays and cowards."
The video comes from an account that says it mainly posts satire.
A fact-check note on the video states no proof RFK Jr. made those comments.
The Odyssey is a new movie based on the ancient Greek epic by Homer.
Some conservatives criticized the film’s casting of Black and transgender actors before it was released.
Director Christopher Nolan dismissed early criticism as irrelevant since people hadn't seen the film.
The movie earned over $123 million in its opening weekend in the U.S.
Critics praised the film, and it holds high audience ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

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Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star, Dies at 18

July 21, 2026 • Newsweek

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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actress known for playing Jia in the Godzilla movies, died in a car accident in Maryland. Her father confirmed she was critically injured and died en route to the hospital.

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Kaylee Hottle was 18 years old and deaf.
She played Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong films.
She used sign language to communicate with the monster on screen.
She died early Tuesday in a car accident in Maryland.
Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death and shared his grief in American Sign Language.
Kaylee started acting as a child, appearing in commercials and a public service announcement.
She was from Atlanta and came from a family with multiple generations of deaf members.
Kaylee also appeared in a 2021 episode of the show Magnum P.I.

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Why France's D-Day landing beaches could join Unesco's heritage site list

July 21, 2026 • France24

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France’s Normandy D-Day landing beaches may soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This status would recognize their worldwide importance and bring more attention to these historic locations where Allied forces landed during World War II.

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The D-Day beaches are in Normandy, France.
The listing would mark nearly 20 years of efforts to get this recognition.
UNESCO calls this a recognition of "outstanding universal value."
One of the beaches includes a site where an artificial harbor was built by Allied forces.
UNESCO’s cultural agency will announce the decision between July 24 and 27, 2026.
This designation would increase global awareness of the beaches’ historic significance related to World War II.

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