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At least two dead as heavy rains, floods strike central Texas

Officials in the southern state have seen new warning systems tested by the floods, after last year's deadly rainfall.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Will the Canadian wildfire smoke affect Spain vs Argentina World Cup final?

World Cup organisers are monitoring the situation 'closely', with US and FIFA presidents meeting on Friday.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming

The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's exp

NPR News · 17 Jul 2026
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China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong

The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.

NPR News · 17 Jul 2026
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The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws

President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.

NPR News · 17 Jul 2026
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At least three killed and hundreds displaced by heavy rain in Chile

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast says that he is travelling to the Biobio region to survey flood damage.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Germany’s Merz hails nuclear deterrence cooperation with France

The Franco-German cooperation is not a move to replace NATO’s nuclear umbrella, stresses German Chancellor.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria

Germany, stripped of Russian pipeline gas, received Algeria's president with military honours and talked about LNG.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Can the US and Iran reach a lasting deal to end the conflict?

Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Life after amputation: Gaza women find recovery through football

Palestinian women in Gaza who have lost limbs during Israel's genocidal war are using football as a way of recovering.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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World Cup 2026: What did we learn?

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Burnham elected Labour leader, vows new direction for UK

Britain's governing Labour Party elected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to become PM

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Did the US just start a trade war with Brazil?

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states

Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states.

NPR News · 17 Jul 2026
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Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States

Iranian forces: missiles and drones fired at US targets in Gulf States.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways

Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.

NPR News · 17 Jul 2026
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Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company

Apple regained world’s top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.

Al Jazeera · 17 Jul 2026
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