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Norway’s Waerenskjold wins fastest Tour de France stage in history

At an average speed of 50.91kph, Soren Waerenskjold's sprint was the fastest road stage in the 113 editions of the Tour.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Starmer bids MPs goodbye as British PM and pledges to support his successor

Andy Burnham, who is set to formally replace Starmer on Monday, will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Father, mother, daughter killed in Israeli attack on Gaza home

Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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World Cup: Spain and Barcelona star Yamal’s home hit by attempted burglary

Lamine Yamal's targeted home was formerly owned by Barca great Gerard Pique and Colombian music star Shakira.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Revamped Cricket World Cup format could see an additional India-Pakistan match

The 14-team 2027 ODI tournament in Africa will have a Super Seven stage but no quarterfinals.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match

The host city will have advanced security in place as a proactive measure against any potential crowd trouble between fans.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Pro-government militia seizes boat with ‘Houthi weapons materials’ in Yemen

A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents

US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books

Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.

NPR News · 15 Jul 2026
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Who is calling the shots in Iran amid the deadly war with the US?

The IRGC has taken the lead in Iran, particularly over Hormuz - and the government says it's on the same page.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work

In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.

NPR News · 15 Jul 2026
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July 15, 10 years on: Turkiye’s will, Turkiye’s victory

The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act

The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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My Twitter, not X

As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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Legal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights

Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.

Al Jazeera · 15 Jul 2026
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China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022

Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.

NPR News · 15 Jul 2026
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Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal

Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.

NPR News · 15 Jul 2026
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