Bangladesh holds presidential election in first contested vote in 35 years 

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Republicans delay vote on Trump’s US attorney general pick amid concerns 

21 July 2026

French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s 

17 July 2026

Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis 

08 August 2026

Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late