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EU pauses methane penalties amid energy crisis, US pressure 

20 July 2026

News|Energy The European Union has recommended the suspension of penalties for oil and gas companies that breach its met...

What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza? 

20 July 2026

Khalil al-Hayya has been elected as the new head of Hamas, ending nearly two years of the movement being without a leade...

‘Now or never’: Students defy Delhi lockdown to march on India’s parliament 

20 July 2026

After two days of preparations, 18-year-old Anshuka Ruth Das set out early on Monday with a mission: To reach the Jantar...

Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers 

20 July 2026

News|Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Iran will “pay” for killing United States soldiers after multiple s...

Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison 

20 July 2026

News|Crime Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El ⁠Mayo” Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the United State...

Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US 

20 July 2026

Tehran, Iran – Iran has said it has been approached via mediators to end a new bout of fighting with the United States...

Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south 

20 July 2026

The Lebanese army is set to take charge of security in three “pilot zone” villages in southern Lebanon, according to...

At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India 

20 July 2026

News|Floods At least 25 people have been killed as floods and landslides have hit across north and northeastern India, l...

Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM 

20 July 2026

News|Politics Andy Burnham has set out his vision for Britain as he took over as prime minister. Burnham’s appointment...

Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace 

20 July 2026

News|Ebola The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to at least...