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Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

New York Mayor Mamdani said the city would not be able to execute an arrest warrant issued by the top war-crimes court for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged the federal government to do so.

NPR News · 22 Jul 2026
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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.

NPR News · 22 Jul 2026
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Goats of football: Indian village holds tournament with an Indigenous twist

In a remote district surrounded by forests and hills, teams from tribal villages compete for football glory - and goats.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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US expands strikes on 11th straight night of attacks

The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Hegseth called a ‘failure’ over Iran as he reveals $37b cost of war

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Guyana ferry capsize death toll rises to 53 as survivors describe terror

A ferry capsized in Guyana over the weekend, killing at least 53 people.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Mamdani: Netanyahu is a war criminal, but New York cannot arrest him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says

About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. econo

NPR News · 22 Jul 2026
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Palestine weekly: Ahead of elections, Israel doubles down on attacks

Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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More than 140 dead, missing on refugee boat stranded off Mauritania

Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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France becomes first EU country to officially ban social media for children

France will ban social media for under-15s from September 1, following the UK and Australia’s moves toward blanket bans.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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How armed group alliances are reshaping Mali’s conflict and the wider Sahel

A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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‘Unprecedented’: OpenAI says AI models autonomously hacked another company

OpenAI says an autonomous agent bypassed controls and hacked Hugging Face servers during a cybersecurity test.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports

Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown

Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

NPR News · 22 Jul 2026
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US says more than 1,400 infected by parasitic Cyclospora illness outbreak

US officials claim evidence points to lettuce grown in Mexico, which Mexico's Health Ministry disputes.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes

Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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Former Biden official can’t see ‘pilot zones’ scheme working in Lebanon

Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.

Al Jazeera · 22 Jul 2026
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