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Following standout performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Yan Diomande is set to join Real Madrid after PSG and Liverpool withdrew their interest.
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Gianni Infantino defends the 2026 World Cup as a celebration of unity and joy amid criticism over visa restrictions and disciplinary decisions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 10:32 AM
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Despite being often associated with the Middle Ages, the plague continues to cause significant illness and death in parts of the world, including Madagascar.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Authorities in France and Spain battle massive wildfires amid a new heatwave warning, with tens of thousands evacuated and some residents beginning to return.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 9:40 AM
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Paramilitary groups remain active and heavily armed in Sudan's army-controlled areas, raising fears among residents of escalating conflict.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 9:04 AM
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African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM
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A significant increase in German arms export licences to Israel highlights a major maritime project, likely involving submarines, amid Germany's expanding military spending.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
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The Nanjing Jiangbei New Area People's Court ruled that Baidu must apologize for false AI-generated statements defaming a lawyer, marking a significant decision on AI liability in China.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:39 AM
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Since March 2026, Myanmar’s military has increased repression and aerial bombings targeting civilians following a command restructure under a new military chief.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 7:18 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
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The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
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St Kilda's key forward Max King suffers a hamstring strain in his first AFL game in over two years, ending his 2026 season.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 7:14 AM
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A 21-year-old Tasmanian footballer died after falling from a ute during a burnout, with friends delaying medical assistance due to fear of legal consequences for the driver.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 5:29 AM
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The first phase of local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on July 27 follows weeks of deadly protests over reserved assembly seats for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 5:25 AM
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Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 AM
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Two alumnae of Street Child United brought the voices of street-connected youth to the United Nations, highlighting football’s role in empowerment and mental health advocacy.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 3:12 AM
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CXMT's market value tops China's stock market, surpassing ICBC after Asia's largest IPO in 2026.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 2:52 AM
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Abdul Ballout, identified as the attacker in the deadly Berlin Pride ramming, was killed by police after a nearly 24-hour search.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 1:44 AM
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US President Donald Trump’s conciliatory approach to China and altered stance on Iran-related sanctions are impacting longstanding US efforts to counter Beijing’s regional influence through strategic partnerships like India’s investment in Iran’s Chabahar port.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:07 AM
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At 21 years old, Jackson Koivun held off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to claim victory at the 3M Open in Minnesota, setting a tournament record in the process.
Fox News Latest | Jul 27, 2026, 1:03 AM
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Following Israel’s approval, displaced Palestinians in Gaza express cautious optimism about the arrival of a US-backed international stabilisation force aimed at rebuilding the territory.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:04 AM
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After losing her leg in a Russian attack, 10-year-old Sasha Paskal returns to rhythmic gymnastics and advocates for children affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 10:39 PM
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Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
global-institutions
Palestinian dialysis patients in Gaza face arduous travel by donkey cart to reach limited-capacity hospitals, reflecting broader challenges in the war-affected health system.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:32 PM
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Most Americans feel uncertain and frustrated as fighting escalates, with Republicans favoring continued pressure on Iran after a ceasefire deal fell through.
CBS Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 9:25 PM