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How a 64-team World Cup could transform football’s economics

Spain, Portugal and Morocco are the cohosts of the 2030 edition, but we await confirmation of 48 or 64 competitors.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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India's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown

The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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India’s ‘cockroach’ protest movement halts marches after police violence

Leaders of the movement say they will continue campaigning but will not stage another march through New Delhi.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Hunger is falling but is still higher than pre-COVID levels: UN report

Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Hamas’s new leader must bridge a movement divided over Iran

After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade. And, Cyclospora source remains unknown

Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade a waterway on the Red Sea. And, the FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a retracted test.

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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‘Won’t back down’: Indian student protesters return after police crackdown

More than 100 students injured in police action against thousands of demonstrators during march on parliament.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Lebanese president set to meet Trump as Beirut seeks Israeli withdrawal

Aoun is in Washington, DC seeking US backing to end the fighting and secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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The best economic ideas from around the world — Planet Money Summer School is back

Our free economics course for your ears is on a quest for great economics ideas.

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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How soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.

Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families. Through soccer, generations have found connection, belonging and a way to carry

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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Arizona’s primary elections: Which US races to watch and why they matter

From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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FIFA World Cup: Who scored the most goals, assists, saves and yellow cards?

FIFA’s biggest global showpiece saw 1,039 players from 48 nations play across 16 venues and score 308 goals.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Amid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait

The Houthis, a Shiite militia in Yemen, which is aligned with Iran, have announced a naval blockade of a key waterway, the Bab Al-Mandeb Strait.

NPR News · 21 Jul 2026
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Can AI systems make moral decisions in war?

As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Andy Burnham to cut taxes on electricity bills, announces new UK cabinet

Burnham is attempting to act quickly ​to deliver on promises to tackle the UK's cost-of-living crisis.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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Australian MP interrupts tough interview to yell at dog

Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.

Al Jazeera · 21 Jul 2026
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