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Tate brothers fight extradition to UK over rape and sex-trafficking charges

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T19:01:46+00:00

Polarizing social media influencers are being held in federal detention in Miami as district judge considers extraditionSocial media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom, their lawyer told a US magistrate in Miami on Monday after the brothers were arrested to face rape and sex-trafficking charges.The Tates appeared in federal court for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held in federal detention. In the coming weeks, a US district judge will consider whether they meet the conditions for extradition. Continue reading...

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Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T19:00:48+00:00

Scientists recorded slower reduction over past 20 years, but study finds this was ‘temporary rather than sustained’A previously recorded slowdown in Arctic sea ice decline has ended, according to a new study, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction ever recorded.In a study published last summer, researchers found that melting sea ice in the Arctic had slowed down over the past 20 years, with no statistically significant decline in its extent recorded between 2005 and 2024. Continue reading...

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Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Yvette Cooper becomes health secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:57:36+00:00

A number of MPs are entering Downing Street as the new PM chooses his top teamBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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Protests in Italy after Moroccan man dies during arrest

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:53:13+00:00

Outrage across Italy's political spectrum following death in Bologna likened to killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:51:55+00:00

Chancellor appointment and early policies avoid market meltdown but next week remains ‘moment of real peril’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has not quite gone for Keir Starmer’s extreme caution in the run-up to entering No 10 – but he is certainly aware that any early wrong moves would cost him.Back in 2024, Starmer was criticised for his “Ming vase” strategy, where the leader treads very carefully so as not to drop a valuable metaphorical piece of china being carried across the room. Continue reading...

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Українські військові взяли в полон 64 росіян на Запорізькому напрямку

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-20T18:47:00+00:00

Їхньою задачею було шукати екіпажі БпЛА, збирати розвіддані та встановлювати російські прапори для чергових пропагандистських роликів про "захоплені" села.

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Hungarian chess prodigy declines Péter Magyar’s offer of role as president

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:44:39+00:00

Judit Polgár says she does not ‘feel enough strength within me’ to take on the responsibility of uniting a divided nationThe Hungarian chess ⁠legend Judit Polgár has said she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after the ⁠prime minister, Péter Magyar, ⁠said he ​would ask her to take up the largely ceremonial role.Magyar had said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polgár’s name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades.

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Hungarian chess queen declines Péter Magyar’s offer of role as president

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:44:39+00:00

Judit Polgár says she does not ‘feel enough strength within me’ to take on the responsibility of uniting a divided nationThe Hungarian chess ⁠legend Judit Polgár has said she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after the ⁠prime minister, Péter Magyar, ⁠said he ​would ask her to take up the largely ceremonial role.Magyar had said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polgár’s name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades.

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Hungary’s chess queen declines Péter Magyar’s offer of role as president

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:44:39+00:00

Judit Polgár says she does not ‘feel enough strength within me’ to take on the responsibility of uniting a divided nationThe Hungarian chess ⁠legend Judit Polgár has said she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after the ⁠prime minister, Péter Magyar, ⁠said he ​would ask her to take up the largely ceremonial role.Magyar had said he would meet Polgár on Monday to discuss the matter. “Our country needs unity, peace and a president that all Hungarians can be proud of,” he wrote on social media. “Judit Polgár’s name has been synonymous with talent and perseverance for decades.

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"Потрібна процедура, а не картонки з матюками": Тимочко про можливу відставку Сирського

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-20T18:33:00+00:00

За словами Тимочка, не зрозуміло, про який конфлікт із Федоровим йдеться, коли Міноборони - умовний "завгосп", а Генштаб відповідає за поле бою.

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Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:32:05+00:00

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire

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Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:27:18+00:00

From the Treasury to the Home Office, we look at who is heading up key departments in new PM’s governmentUK politics live – latest updatesBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham has appointed his first cabinet, with the new prime minister rewarding those who have been loyal to his takeover efforts. He had promised to pick his top team from all wings of the party in an effort to show he is trying to run a more inclusive administration. But at the same time, his decision to have a brutal c

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Healey made chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Mahmood remains home secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:27:08+00:00

A number of MPs are entering Downing Street as the new prime minister chooses his top teamBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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Bologna in piazza per Fakir. Corteo antagonista, scontri e idranti. La nipote: “Giustizia e umanità”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-20T18:26:34+00:00

Yossra Fakir prende la parola, fra le lacrime, davanti a migliaia di persone: “Mio zio non era un caso di cronaca, era una persona. Sia fatta piena luce”. Malore per la sorella della vittima. Sotto la Prefettura dai centri sociali insulti alle forze dell’ordine e lancio di oggetti. L’avvocato Anselmo: “Gesti criminali contro la famiglia della vittima”

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Trump vows Iran will ‘pay’ for killing US soldiers

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:21:39+00:00

The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.

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Le rachat de Warner Bros par Paramount suspendu par une juge californienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T18:15:59+00:00

Les procureurs de 12 Etats américains, emmenés par la Californie, ont contesté en justice le rachat de Warner Bros Discovery par Paramount Skydance. La suspension de cette fusion doit durer au moins quatorze jours, leur donnant plus de temps pour faire valoir leurs arguments.

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Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T18:10:04+00:00

Joshua Kerry from Rotherham charged over killing of politician whose body was found at her Devon homeA 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been charged with the murder of the former MP and Reform party spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.Joshua Kerry has been charged with Widdecombe’s murder and will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Tuesday, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Continue reading...

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Healey appointed as chancellor, Miliband named foreign secretary and Mahmood remains home secretary as Burnham picks cabinet – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:56:06+00:00

A number of MPs are entering Downing Street as the new prime minister chooses his top teamBurnham vows his arrival in power will be ‘circuit breaker’ moment for UKSix highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speechAndy Burnham may see banners urging the government not to allow the proposed Rosebank oil field development in the North Sea as he drives to Buckingham Palace and the No 10 today.Here is a banner on Whitehall. Continue reading...

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‘Israeli settlers are in partnership with the army,’ say Palestinians after two shot dead in West Bank

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:53:28+00:00

Residents of Deir Jarir say series of raids late on Sunday, also involving security forces, is part of a pattern of violenceEven by the brutal standards of militant settler violence in the West Bank, the raid on Deir Jarir late on Sunday night that killed two Palestinians and left another in hospital with a gunshot wound was extreme.Palestinians in the town said settlers from a nearby outpost arrived after 9pm on Sunday claiming that they were searching for stolen livestock. Israeli soldiers and police soon joined them, protecting them as they sought to take several villagers’ sheep by force.

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Afghanistan : 20 morts et plus de 100 disparus dans des inondations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:51:03+00:00

La ville de Parun, chef-lieu de la province du Nouristan, a été particulièrement touchée par les crues. Cent cinq personnes y sont portées disparues, dont le maire de la ville et des fonctionnaires, selon un porte-parole du gouverneur provincial.

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Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:50:35+00:00

Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.

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Donald Trump assure à Benyamin Nétanyahou qu’il ne sera pas arrêté aux Etats-Unis, après les propos du maire de New York évoquant cette possibilité

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:46:23+00:00

Zohran Mamdani a affirmé samedi qu’il menait des discussions sur la possibilité légale d’arrêter Benyamin Nétanyahou lors de l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU en septembre. Le dirigeant israélien est sous le coup d’un mandat d’arrêt de la CPI pour crimes de guerre et contre l’humanité.

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Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:40:40+00:00

The death of the man, a Moroccan resident of Italy, set off an outcry across the country and prompted comparisons to the death of George Floyd in the United States.

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