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Today so far 2026-09-14 · 18:00 UTC

Africa's richest man is launching the continent's biggest share sale, while geopolitical tensions continue to escalate with jet-powered drones posing new threats to Ukraine and the Trump administration reportedly eyeing a Venezuela-style oil strategy for Iran. Oil prices have surged above $107 as markets react to supply concerns and shifting monetary policy expectations, while domestic issues including violence in Mexican cartel hotspots and security concerns in Bali are also drawing international attention.

Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding

A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive.

2026-07-20 · 12:13 UTC
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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

2026-07-20 · 11:18

Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs

2026-07-20 · 10:12

The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.

Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

2026-07-20 · 10:02

Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.

US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon again

2026-07-20 · 09:12

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Jim O’Neill Changes His View On The Future Of BRICS Finance

2026-07-20 · 09:05

The project of a monetary system capable of competing with the dollar has long been considered an unrealistic ambition…

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

2026-07-20 · 08:41

BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta…

Trump Vows to Keep Bringing Prices Down: Here’s What the Inflation Data Shows

2026-07-20 · 08:30

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Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?

2026-07-20 · 08:21

The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned…

Iran’s Rial Hits Record Low of 1.95 Million per Dollar as US Pressure Mounts

2026-07-20 · 06:25

Iran’s rial slid to a fresh all-time low of about 1.95 million per U.S. dollar on Sunday, as renewed U.S.

Traders Fair Uzbekistan 2026: A New Chapter for Central Asia’s Trading CommunityBegins in Tashkent

2026-07-20 · 05:17

Traders Fair, one of the world’s leading financial education and networking events, is coming toUzbekistan for the first…

Food delivery rider wins China's top literary prize

2026-07-20 · 03:53

Wang Jibing is among blue-collar Chinese workers gaining wider attention for their literary works.

‘Japan’s Wealth Is Returning’: Anonymous BOJ Insider Sparks Panic Over Looming Carry Trade Unwind

2026-07-20 · 03:30

Comments by anonymous Bank of Japan insider Yuto Kanzaki on upcoming measures to bring Japanese wealth back to Japan…

Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

2026-07-20 · 01:11

The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

2026-07-20 · 00:19

Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Eighth Night of Airstrikes: Markets on Edge as Trump Vows to Hit Iran ‘Extremely Hard’

2026-07-19 · 23:56

Iranian missiles reportedly killed two U.S.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

2026-07-19 · 23:18

Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods

2026-07-19 · 21:43

Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water.

US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan

2026-07-19 · 11:57

Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days.

Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities

2026-07-19 · 11:28

Four people are killed and at least 36 injured as Ukraine's two largest cities are targeted, as Kyiv continues its own…

Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

2026-07-19 · 11:04

The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are…

Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

2026-07-19 · 09:59

The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.

The Target Is Pix: Why the US Is Imposing Unprecedented Tariffs Over Brazil’s Free Payment System

2026-07-19 · 09:30

The decision, applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, was taken by the USTR after a year-long investigation…

Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US

2026-07-19 · 07:47

He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

CLARITY Act Delivers 3 Key Benefits for Developers, Investors, and Markets, Senator Says

2026-07-19 · 03:30

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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

2026-07-19 · 01:47

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

2026-07-18 · 23:59

Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four…

Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

2026-07-18 · 23:44

Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

Kenya President’s Website Breached as Hackers Demand 5 BTC Ransom

2026-07-18 · 22:05

The official website of the Kenyan President William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto has been hacked, and its homepage…

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

2026-07-18 · 19:34

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

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