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Afghanistan floods kill at least 20 people, with more than 100 missing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:31:06+00:00

National disaster agency confirms ‘severe financial and human losses’ in remote province of NuristanAt least 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured in flooding that hit Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, the country’s disaster management agency said on Monday.In Parun, the provincial capital, a further 105 people including the mayor were missing, said Feraidon Samim, a spokesperson for the Nuristan governor. Continue reading...

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Inde : mobilisée dans la rue, la génération Z ne relâche pas la pression sur le gouvernement

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:30:11+00:00

De nouvelles manifestations, d’ampleur inédite depuis 2019, se sont tenues, lundi, à proximité du Parlement, à l’appel du Parti du peuple des cafards qui rassemble de larges pans de la jeunesse indienne. Confrontée à un chômage massif et à de nombreux suicides, elle est déterminée à demander des comptes aux dirigeants.

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Andy Burnham names John Healey as chancellor in first major reshuffle appointment – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:24:56+00:00

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government as the new prime minister picks 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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Trump says Iran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers ‘many times over’ after Pezeshkian says country fighting ‘full-scale war’ – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:23:22+00:00

A number of US military service members were killed in action over the weekend in JordanUS expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoingThe price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz.Brent crude for September delivery rose 2.72% to $90.50 a barrel by around 0100 GMT, after briefly crossing $91 – its highest price since June.CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone laun

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Ukraine’s army chief expected to lose job after week of protests

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T17:21:26+00:00

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr SyrskyiUkraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is widely expected to lose his job amid signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bowed to pressure from protesters and will reshuffle the army’s top leadership.Over the past five days, thousands of demonstrators have gathered outside the presidential office in Kyiv, chanting: “Syrskyi out”. Some have waved cheese graters – a pun on the commander name, which sounds like cheese in Ukrainian. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : Volodymyr Zelensky salue le soutien « solide » du Royaume-Uni, après un entretien avec son nouveau premier ministre, Andy Burnham

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:08:57+00:00

Avant sa discussion avec le président ukrainien, Andy Burnham avait fait savoir qu’il serait aux « côtés [de M. Zelensky] à 100 %, tout comme l’a été Keir Starmer ». « Nous sommes convenus de discuter de notre coopération future lors d’une rencontre qui aura lieu très prochainement », a aussi annoncé Volodymyr Zelensky.

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’armée ukrainienne affirme avoir bombardé 19 infrastructures énergétiques, principalement en Crimée annexée

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:08:56+00:00

Ces frappes ont été menées dans le cadre d’une opération baptisée « coupure d’électricité » qui vise à isoler la péninsule de Crimée. Parmi les 19 cibles évoquées par le chef des forces de systèmes sans pilote ukrainien, figurent aussi des sous-stations électriques dans les zones occupées de Donetsk, de Louhansk et de Zaporijia.

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Iran-Israël, ou l’histoire méconnue d’un divorce sanglant

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T17:00:09+00:00

Avant la révolution islamique, l’Iran impérial soutenait Israël dans la région. Les relations entre ces deux pays ont un riche passé qu’entend éclairer l’historien Clément Therme dans son livre « Iran-Israël. La guerre idéologique de 1979 à nos jours ».

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Weather warnings as tropical depression develops along US Gulf coast

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:55:04+00:00

Depression set to become tropical storm later on Monday as separate storm strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coastA tropical depression was continuing to develop along the US Gulf coast on Monday as Tropical Storm Fausto strengthened off Mexico’s south-west Pacific coast.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said that the depression was expected to become a tropical storm later on Monday, prompting new watches for portions of the Gulf region. Continue reading...

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Spain team arrives home after winning the World Cup

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:47:37+00:00

World champions Spain have landed home carrying the World Cup trophy a day after defeating Argentina in the final.

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Le narcotrafiquant « El Mayo », chef du cartel de Sinaloa, condamné à la prison à vie à New York

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T16:45:49+00:00

Arrêté et incarcéré aux Etats-Unis depuis juillet 2024, El Mayo avait plaidé coupable en août 2025 de plusieurs chefs d’accusation en lien avec ses responsabilités à la tête du cartel de Sinaloa. En échange, les autorités américaines avaient renoncé à requérir la peine de mort contre lui.

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Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:45:23+00:00

An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.

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Troy Jackson poised to replace Graham Platner as Democratic nominee in Maine Senate race

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:40:44+00:00

Ex-Maine senate president is frontrunner to replace Platner, who ended his campaign after sexual assault allegationsTroy Jackson – a logger, longtime legislator and former president of the Maine senate – is now poised to become the Democratic nominee in Maine’s US Senate race. His rise comes after the party’s previous nominee, Graham Platner, abruptly ended his campaign earlier this month following allegations of sexual assault from a former partner.Platner’s withdrawal set off a frantic scramble inside the Maine Democratic party. Several contenders filed paperwork to be considered at a 25 Jul

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Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:40:44+00:00

Troy Jackson is likely to be Democratic nominee after Platner ended Senate bid amid sexual assault allegationsTroy Jackson – a logger, longtime legislator and former president of the Maine senate – is now poised to become the Democratic nominee in Maine’s US Senate race. His rise comes after the party’s previous nominee, Graham Platner, abruptly ended his campaign earlier this month following allegations of sexual assault from a former partner.Platner’s withdrawal set off a frantic scramble inside the Maine Democratic party. Several contenders filed paperwork to be considered at a 25 July spec

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Mahmood, Miliband and Healey enter No 10 as Burnham reshuffles cabinet – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:38:00+00:00

Rachel Reeves, David Lammy and Peter Kyle have said they are leaving government as the new prime minister picks 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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Iran is fighting ‘full-scale war’ with US, Pezeshkian says – Middle East crisis live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:26:11+00:00

State media reports US strikes hit north and central Iran on MondayUS expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoingThe price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz.Brent crude for September delivery rose 2.72% to $90.50 a barrel by around 0100 GMT, after briefly crossing $91 – its highest price since June.CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communi

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En Iran, deux diplomates français victimes d’un acte « d’intimidation extrêmement grave », selon Jean-Noël Barrot

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-20T16:23:57+00:00

Les deux diplomates ont été « détenus sans raison pendant plusieurs heures, interrogés et, pour l’un d’eux, molesté », a annoncé le ministre des affaires étrangères. Ils sont désormais en sécurité et seront de retour en France dans les prochaines heures.

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Бізнесмен Сєяр Куршутов виграв у Верховному суді у нардепки Олени Шуляк

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-20T16:23:00+00:00

Касаційний суд встановив, що справу розглянули без відома бізнесмена та з порушенням правил підсудності. Рішення обох інстанцій визнано незаконними.

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Haemodialysis tops most performed procedure under Ayushman scheme

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-20T16:13:28+00:00

Besides haemodialysis, the most commonly availed procedures included acute febrile illness, animal bite management excluding snake bites, and moderate-to-severe acute gastroenteritis

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Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-20T16:12:52+00:00

Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and the Trump administration during the Gaza war.

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