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Iran Holds Funerals for 32 Children Killed in Minab School Strike
Funerals were held in Iran for children who died in a US strike on a school in Minab earlier this year.
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Bill Gates Foundation Held About 30 Meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, Review Finds
An external investigation reveals multiple interactions between Gates Foundation leaders and Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, despite internal concerns over Epstein's criminal history.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 10:29 PM
politics
Pentagon Leaders Testify on $88 Billion War Funding as Trump Signals No Interest in Iran Talks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testify before Congress amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and President Trump's mixed messages on military action.
NBC Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 10:13 PM
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Spain Returns Home as Heroes After World Cup Victory Over Argentina
Spain celebrated their 1-0 win against Argentina in the World Cup final, returning home to emotional scenes on July 20, 2026.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 21, 2026, 10:04 PM
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Brazil's Amazon Sees Sharp Decline in Area Burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the Amazon rainforest in 2025 was the smallest since records began in 1985, marking a significant drop from the previous year.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 9:59 PM
politics
US Passport Falls to 10th Place in Global Power Ranking, Singapore Tops in 2026
The U.S. passport, once ranked the most powerful worldwide, has dropped to 10th place over the past two decades, while Singapore now holds the top spot with visa-free access to 192 jurisdictions.
The Hill | Jul 21, 2026, 9:44 PM
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Carney and Trump Agree to Intensify Trade Talks Amid New Tariff Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have agreed to escalate trade negotiations following Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canadian imports.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 9:35 PM
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Seattle-Tacoma Area Among Toughest U.S. Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Due to Rising Costs
A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma near the bottom for first-time homebuyer affordability, with starter homes averaging over $500,000 and entry costs becoming a significant barrier.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 9:07 PM
business
Japan Proposes Ending WTO Unanimity Rule for Certain Multiparty Deals
Tokyo submits reform proposals aiming to streamline World Trade Organization decision-making and regulate subsidies, targeting adoption by 2028.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Israeli Attacks in Gaza Intensify Amid Rising West Bank Settler Violence
The UN condemns civilian killings as violence escalates in Gaza and the West Bank, with humanitarian agencies working to assist affected Palestinians.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:56 PM
world
UNAIDS Chief Calls for New Health Funding Approach in Africa Amid Global Aid Cuts
Winnie Byanyima urges African governments to increase health financing and address challenges impacting HIV response.
Africanews | Jul 21, 2026, 8:40 PM
world
Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine's Top Army Commander Following Protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is removed as commander-in-chief days after Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's ousting sparked nationwide unrest.
BBC World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:35 PM
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Trump Softens Tone on Alleged China Election Meddling Ahead of Rubio-Wang Meeting
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila amid ongoing tensions over alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 US election.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:24 PM
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Trump Open to Direct Talks with Hezbollah, Pledges Support for Lebanon
Following a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump announced the resumption of direct U.S. flights to Lebanon and expressed willingness to engage with Hezbollah.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 8:21 PM
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US Senator Urges Wall Street to Reject Paid Early Access to Trump’s Truth Social Posts
Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 PM
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DOJ Seizes Over 1,000 Domains for Illegally Streaming World Cup Matches
The Justice Department's Operation Offsides targeted websites streaming World Cup games without authorization, collaborating with Latin American authorities to block hundreds more.
Washington Times News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:11 PM
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RFK Jr Declares Cyclospora Outbreak ‘Under Control’ Following FDA Recall Reversal
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. states the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak has been identified, despite expert warnings of rising infections, after the FDA reversed a multi-state lettuce recall.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 7:57 PM
politics
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods, Citing Unfair Trade Practices
The Trump administration announced new tariffs targeting Canadian cultural imports, invoking a rarely used 1930 tariff law amid ongoing trade tensions.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 7:47 PM
politics
Hegseth and Gen. Caine Testify Before Senate Amid Rising Iran Conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine appear before a Senate committee to discuss escalating war with Iran and defend a $67 billion Pentagon funding request.
CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 7:39 PM
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands but Shows Signs of Stabilization, WHO Reports
The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to battle the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with the epicenter in Ituri province, while some areas show encouraging signs of control.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:31 PM
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Trump Invokes Unused Tariff Authority to Impose 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
world
Asian Refiners Reroute Saudi Oil via Suez Canal Amid Houthi Naval Blockade Threats
In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
world
Trump Hosts Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at White House, Pledges US Support
US President Donald Trump met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on July 20 at the White House, amid Lebanon’s efforts to stabilize South Lebanon and address Hezbollah’s disarmament.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 6:41 PM
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Lebanese President Aoun Declares Goal to End Hostilities with Israel ‘Forever’
In a statement to Trump, Lebanese President Aoun emphasized Lebanon's ultimate objective to permanently cease hostilities with Israel.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 6:34 PM