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July 19, 2026
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, kills at least five people
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.
July 19, 2026
Putin critic convicted on charges that will keep him out of election campaign
MOSCOW (AP):
Boris Nadezhdin, who criticised Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted Friday of displaying “extremist…
July 19, 2026
What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages
The Associated Press:
The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified in recent days and an interim deal to end the fighting has collapsed less than a month after it was signed.
The…
July 19, 2026
Why Trump covets Greenland
The Associated Press:
Location, location, location: Greenland’s position above the Arctic Circle makes the world’s largest island a key part of security strategy.
Increasing international tensions,…
July 17, 2026
Landslide in China's Chongqing kills at least eight and leaves 34 missing
CHONGQING, China (AP) – A landslide Friday on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least eight people and left 34 missing, burying residential buildings and forcing…
July 17, 2026
Trinidad court permanently stops Jack Warner’s extradition case
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A Trinidad and Tobago High Court judge on Friday issued an order that extradition proceedings against former vice president of the International Football Federation…
July 18, 2026
... revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI (AP):
The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others.
The…
July 18, 2026
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
WASHINGTON (AP):
The Trump administration has finalised a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the US for more than four years unless they obtain the federal government’s…
July 17, 2026
Andy Burnham declared leader of UK’s Labour Party, poised to become Britain’s next prime minister
Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his…