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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of drones and turned the tables on Russia.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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World Cup: Tuchel, Messi and why Argentina beat England in semifinal

England's poor defensive tactics, Lionel Messi's enduring brilliance, and Argentina self-belief behind 2-1 comeback win.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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The political risks from war in Iran. And, ICE's use of force is rising, report finds

The political implications the war in Iran is having on the GOP. And, a new report has found that ICE officers' use of force is not rare since President Trump took office for his second term.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Hundreds protest in Kyiv over Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister

Mykhailo Fedorov has been credited with reforming defence procurement and tackling corruption.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children

Eleven people died and 19 were injured after a fire swept through a state-run child welfare home in east Algiers.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Climate funding: Who pays for the transition?

Developed nations are cutting climate funding, but developing countries still need billions to adapt.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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‘Safe passage’: The fatal ambiguity at the heart of the Hormuz MoU

The vague language of the US-Iran MoU made the present escalation in the Strait of Hormuz all but inevitable.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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What is cyclospora? Diarrhoea symptoms, foods linked to US outbreak

Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here's what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar

The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Photos: Messi’s Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final vs Spain

Messi inspires Argentina’s dramatic late comeback win over England to reach final against Spain.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Decades of denial: Death certificate for disappeared reopens Kashmir wounds

After years of searching and court battles, a judge declares what Junaid Rashid already believed: His father was dead.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Yemen is edging closer to renewed confrontation

The Iranian aircraft incident has exposed a fragile calm that may not survive a wider regional escalation.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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FIFA World Cup final: Date, time, halftime show, prediction and Trump

From Donald Trump's attendance to the match winner, the short guide before football’s global showpiece in New Jersey.

Al Jazeera · 16 Jul 2026
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Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing

Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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DHS pledged body cams for all immigration agents. Months later, that hasn't happened

In recent days, federal immigration agents fatally shot two immigrant fathers. None of the federal officers involved were wearing body cameras, the agency said.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures

The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds

An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed s

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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TrumpRx promised a supermarket for cheaper drugs but delivered a boutique

President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.

NPR News · 16 Jul 2026
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