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Toronto engulfed by wildfire smoke as US cities threatened

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:31:26+00:00

Monitor ranks Toronto as having the worst air quality on earth, surpassing Kinshasa, DR Congo, and New Delhi, India.

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Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:23:46+00:00

Minister urges public to report cases of three or more sick or dead birds in a group after brown skua seabird tests positive for H5N1 on Wellington beachThe deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in New Zealand for the first time, sparking alarm that some of the country’s most beloved and vulnerable native birds could be wiped out if it spreads.A single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test on Wednesday, after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington on 10 July, said Andrew Hoggard, the biosecurity minister. Continue reading...

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R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:20:41+00:00

The R&B singer was found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking and producing child abuse images, with his lawyer lobbying the US president for more than a yearR Kelly has formally appealed to the US president, Donald Trump, for a reduction of his 31-year prison sentence for racketeering, sex trafficking and child abuse images, in a filing to the Department of Justice.The 59-year-old R&B singer, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was found guilty in 2021 of leading a criminal enterprise that recruited women and underage girls for illegal sexual activity and pornography, for wh

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Stocks to watch: These 15 companies will be in focus on Thursday

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:11:29+00:00

Latent View Analytics, Tata Capital, Ather Energy, Adani Power, NTPC Green, Powerica, Archean Chem, Lokesh machines, TVS Holdings, Jain Resource

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Iran launches strikes on Gulf, even as FM visits Qatar

Fonte: Al Jazeera - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:10:58+00:00

Iranian FM Araghchi visits Qatar to pay respects following the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin al Thani

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Explained | How Vimag’s ‘virtual magnet’ technology aims to rethink EV motors

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T02:03:17+00:00

China’s rare-earth export curbs have intensified the search for alternatives to permanent magnets in EV motors. Here’s how Vimag Labs’ ‘virtual magnet’ technology compares with rival approaches and whether it can reshape electric mobility

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Australia news live: police release images of children’s clothing in plea for help investigating alleged abuse at childcare centres

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:55:15+00:00

A former Sydney childcare worker, 35, has been charged with 329 child abuse offences allegedly committed between 2009 and 2025. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichelle Rowland says mandatory minimum standards for datacentres don’t apply to existing developmentsThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, told ABC News that mandatory minimum standards for datacentres would apply to new developments, not existing ones.The scope and the timing of those is something that I think will be properly determined by national cabinet.This is an issue that not

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Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in significant rebuke to US ally – as it happened

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:54:01+00:00

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailIn his opening statement before senators today, Todd Blanche, said that he is “pleased to testify again today to tell everybody here that we are doing just that-we are keeping America safe”.The nominee for attorney general, who has been leading the justice department in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi was fired in April. Continue reading...

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Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released

Fonte: New York Times - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:46:00+00:00

The dual Iranian-U.S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.

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Voyager 1 має менше пам'яті, ніж фото на телефоні: як він працює вже майже 50 років

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:37:00+00:00

Незважаючи на вкрай скромні за сучасними мірками характеристики, космічний апарат продовжує виконувати команди з Землі майже через 50 років після запуску.

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Voyager 1 має менше пам'яті, ніж фото на телефоні: як він працює вже 50 років

Fonte: UNIAN (General) · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:37:00+00:00

Незважаючи на вкрай скромні за сучасними мірками характеристики, космічний апарат продовжує виконувати команди з Землі майже через 50 років після запуску.

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Five arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:27:00+00:00

Third round of arrests linked to independent bookshops widely regarded as clampdown on dissent in territoryHong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers.Videos and photos from multiple media outlets on Wednesday showed officers wearing vests marked with “police” seizing boxes from the building that houses Have A Nice Stay, a bookshop founded by former journalists. AFP reporters saw officers also lead away a woman in handcuffs to a van. Continue reading...

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:13:00+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle. The stock has been moving up inside a channel. The 3 per cent rise on Wednesday has taken the share price well above an intermediate resistance level of ₹600. This indicates that the upmove is gaining momentum. Moving average cross overs on the daily chart also strengthens the bullish. Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle share price can rise to ₹700, the upper end of the range, in the coming weeks.

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A Rio de Janeiro, les colonies de pêcheurs pourraient disparaître

Fonte: Le Monde - International · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T01:00:05+00:00

Créés il y a plus d’un siècle, les groupements de pêche artisanale voient leurs prises réduites, principalement du fait de la pollution et des navires industriels. La relève n’est pas assurée.

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Argentina rallies past England 2-1 to reach FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Fonte: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:58:37+00:00

With two decisive assists from Lionel Messi, Argentina completed a stunning comeback to book a World Cup final clash with European champions Spain

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US military says it disabled tanker trying to breach blockade amid new wave of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:42:23+00:00

Central Command says US aircraft fired missiles into oil tanker’s smokestack in strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for fourth consecutive dayTrump again threatens to strike Iran’s power plants amid impasse over strait of HormuzFor a second day in a row, US strikes targeted Iran’s southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only civilian nuclear plant, according to the state news agency IRNA quoting a local official.“In continuation of the brutality of the American enemy, three points in the city of Bushehr were attacked today,” Mohammad Mozaffari, the governor of Bushehr, was quoted

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Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce defends Pauline Hanson’s meeting with Tommy Robinson; police make arrest after man dies in Sydney house fire

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:38:25+00:00

One Nation MP says the media should be prepared to interview far-right activist. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMichelle Rowland says mandatory minimum standards for datacentres don’t apply to existing developmentsThe attorney general, Michelle Rowland, told ABC News that mandatory minimum standards for datacentres would apply to new developments, not existing ones.The scope and the timing of those is something that I think will be properly determined by national cabinet.This is an issue that not only state governments but local councils have

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Moira Deeming drops legal case against Victorian Liberal party, makes last-ditch bid to avoid disendorsement

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:35:12+00:00

State MP abandons supreme court challenge, saying her party ‘can now decide whether to pursue mediation or reconvene to disendorse me’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has dropped legal action against her own party as she seeks to make a last-ditch appeal to avoid being disendorsed ahead of the state election.Deeming launched an eleventh-hour supreme court challenge against the Victorian Liberal party president, Brian Loughnane, on 3 July after she made an assault allegation agains

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Moira Deeming drops legal case against Victorian Liberal party and makes last-ditch bid to avoid disendorsement

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:35:12+00:00

State MP abandons supreme court challenge, saying her party ‘can now decide whether to pursue mediation or reconvene to disendorse me’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has dropped legal action against her own party as she seeks to make a last-ditch appeal to avoid being disendorsed before the state election.Deeming launched an 11th-hour supreme court challenge against the Victorian Liberal party president, Brian Loughnane, on 3 July after she made an assault allegation against form

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New York Times files motion to quash justice department’s subpoenas

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:32:16+00:00

Journalists who had reported on security concerns around the new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar, received summonsThe New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas the justice department served journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom and the government’s ability to force reporters to identify sources.“As we set out in our motion, these subpoenas are brought in bad faith to punish The Times for its coverage. They violate the constitutional rights of The Times and its jou

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Trump says Iran has released US citizen detained since 2024

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:20:51+00:00

Dena Karari, dual US-Iranian citizen, ‘now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition’, president posts on Truth SocialDonald Trump said Wednesday Iran had agreed to release an American citizen who was “wrongfully detained” since December 2024.“She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition,” Trump wrote on social media, without naming the woman. “The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!” Continue reading...

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:08:10+00:00

The latest round of attacks by both sides comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants, and “all their bridges,” unless Tehran returns to negotiating table.

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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump threatens wider attack

Fonte: Washington Post - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:08:10+00:00

The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

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How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa displacing thousands

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:01:08+00:00

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warnDozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month.Now scientists have concluded that the rains that caused the floods were supercharged by climate breakdown. Global heating, they say, turned what should have been a routine weather event into a climate catastrophe. Continue reading...

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How global heating supercharged floods in West Africa, displacing thousands

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-16T00:01:08+00:00

Adaptation to frightening new normal and reducing emissions further and faster is critical, scientists warnDozens of people drowned, hundreds had to be rescued and thousands were displaced when floods struck the coasts of west Africa last month.Now scientists have concluded that the rains that caused the floods were supercharged by climate breakdown. Global heating, they say, turned what should have been a routine weather event into a climate catastrophe. Continue reading...

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China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries

Fonte: The Guardian - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-15T23:46:30+00:00

Global views appear to have flipped in Beijing’s favour, driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies, a new Pew survey showsThe world has largely viewed the US more favourably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing’s favour this year, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies.More people have favourable views of China than the US in 25 out of the 36 countries and territories that were surveyed, including Canada and Mexico. The poll was

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A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

Fonte: BBC News - World · Pubblicato: 2026-07-15T23:35:39+00:00

A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.

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