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What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza? 

20 July 2026

Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas, ending nearly two years of the movement being without a leade...

Monsoon-driven flash flooding kills at least 20 in Afghanistan 

20 July 2026

News|Floods At least 20 people have been killed after monsoon-driven flash floods struck Afghanistan’s eastern Nurista...

Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest 

20 July 2026

Demonstrations have been held in the northern Italian city of Bologna after a Moroccan man died while being restrained b...

EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure 

20 July 2026

News|Energy The European Union has recommended the suspension of penalties for oil and gas companies that breach its met...

‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament 

20 July 2026

After two days of preparations, 18-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das set out early on Monday with a mission: To reach the Jantar...

Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers 

20 July 2026

News|Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Iran will “pay” for killing United States soldiers after multiple s...

Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison 

20 July 2026

News|Crime Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El ⁠Mayo” Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the United State...

Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know 

20 July 2026

Houthi leaders in Yemen have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately. The announcement on ...

Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US 

20 July 2026

Tehran, Iran – Iran has said it has been approached via mediators to end a new bout of fighting with the United States...

Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south 

20 July 2026

The Lebanese army is set to take charge of security in three “pilot zone” villages in southern Lebanon, according to...