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• Ryanair passengers stuffed smashed window with suitcase after man sucked out

  15-07-2026 04:45
  Passengers on board a Ryanair flight attempted to block a smashed window with luggage after a man suffered severe injuries as he was 'sucked out' of the moving plane ......
  
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• Family of missing Indian sailor confirms he is dead after alleged Iranian attack on ship

  15-07-2026 12:39 via independent.co.uk
  
  Sailor’s family says they are awaiting his remains to complete his last rites
  
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• Trump’s move to reward UAE for supporting war in Iran attacked in Congress

  15-07-2026 12:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  Designation shift to make it easier for emirate to import U.S.-made AI chips ‘smells like it could be an illegal pay-to-play scheme,’ congresswoman warns
  
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• Al Sharpton and MLK’s family to march on Washington in support of voting rights on the anniversary of ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

  15-07-2026 12:04 via independent.co.uk
  
  Civil rights leaders announced plans on Tuesday for a Washington march ‌to defend voting rights
  
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• Bodycam footage shows moment Nevada’s governor blurted out his own name after he’s pulled over in traffic stop

  15-07-2026 11:42 via independent.co.uk
  
  Joe Lombardo led the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for eight years before taking office as governor in January 2023
  
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• Democrats revolt over Trump’s Iran War and block $1.15 trillion defense bill

  15-07-2026 11:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  Democrats blocked a $1.15 trillion annual defense policy bill on Tuesday, citing ‌frustration with the Iran war and President Donald Trump's failure to consult with Congress
  
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• Jack Smith secretly collected texts from 44 members of Congress, GOP senators say

  15-07-2026 11:26 via independent.co.uk
  
  Former U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith's team reviewed text messages from ​44 Republican and Democratic members of Congress during his investigation
  
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• Musk may have broken anti-bribery laws with his $1M offer to voters, elections commission finds

  15-07-2026 11:20 via independent.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk handed out $1 million checks at a rally in Wisconsin during the state’s Supreme Court election held last year
  
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• Todd Blanche confirmation hearing live: Trump’s attorney general pick faces grilling on Epstein and slush fund

  15-07-2026 11:17 via independent.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney appears before Senate Judiciary Committee seeking support to lead Department of Justice on permanent basis
  
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• The Epstein investigation is about to reach Obama’s inner circle

  15-07-2026 10:48 via independent.co.uk
  
  Kathryn Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein
  
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• Meta sued over claims AI penalized workers who took maternity leave

  15-07-2026 10:37 via independent.co.uk
  
  A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs
  
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• Review: Early winner emerges on \u2018Dancing\u2019 spinoff, \u2018The Next Pro\u2019

  15-07-2026 10:27
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• Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘discussing massive offensive’ to force Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz

  15-07-2026 10:27 via independent.co.uk
  
  Iran launches new bout of airstrikes targeting US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait
  
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• Russia slams Ukraine over drone attacks on ships: ‘Pirates at least keep the spoils’

  15-07-2026 10:26
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• This war must not continue any longer

  15-07-2026 10:25
  US President Donald Trump has resumed heavy military attacks against Iran even as Pakistan, T�rkiye and Qatar continue their all-out mediation efforts to maintain the US-Iran ceasefire and prevent West Asia from being dragged into another war. Despite growing diplomatic attempts, there appears to be little hope of persuading the US president, who gives scant regard for his word or promises, to restore peace. The renewed push for a ceasefire is driven not only by concerns over regional sta
  
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• Security Council inaction will undermine public faith in UN: India

  15-07-2026 10:25
  United Nations: India has cautioned that as the UN fails to restructure the Security Council to enable it to put an end to human suffering and wars, public opinion of the UN is declining.“Public perception about the UN has changed adversely in...
  
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• Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade

  15-07-2026 10:24
  The ​latest threat to global shipping comes after ‌the U.S. military said it began a fresh round of strikes “to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz” ......
  
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• China's economy slows 4.3% annual growth, weakest since late 2022

  15-07-2026 10:24
  China has reported its economy slowed in the last quarter, growing at a 4.3% annualized pace. It was the slowest growth since the last quarter of 2022 and far weaker than its strong 5% start for the January-March quarter. Lagging ......
  
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• Spain recapture 2010 spirit after reaching World Cup final: De la Fuente

  15-07-2026 10:23
  Spain ‌manager Luis de la Fuente said his side had revived the spirit of their 2010 ⁠World Cup triumph after ⁠a commanding 2-0 win over France on Tuesday sent them into the final and left them one victory away from a second world title. Spain, who won their first World ⁠Cup 16 years ago, neutralised a France attack that had scored 16 goals before the semifinal and had been regarded as one of the tournament’s most dangerous.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of
  
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• Bolivia Investigates Alleged Recruitment of Citizens to Fight for Russia

  15-07-2026 10:23
  Email:[email protected] La Paz : Bolivian prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that citizens were recruited...
  
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• U.S. News & World Report Announces Inaugural Winners of the 2026-2027 Home Insurance Awards

  15-07-2026 10:21
  The debut awards recognize top-rated homeowners insurance companies based on customer satisfaction, claims handling and specialized consumer needs. ......
  
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• Utah Muslim mall worker stabbed after being asked his religion, police say

  15-07-2026 10:18
  A man was arrested in...
  
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• Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup dream ends as Spain beat France 2-0 to reach FIFA WC ...

  15-07-2026 10:18
  Kylian Mbappe's World Cup...
  
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• China’s economic growth slows to 4.3% as weak domestic demand offsets export boom

  15-07-2026 10:18
  Slowdown driven by weak domestic demand and higher oil prices triggered by Iran war...
  
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• Over 500 kg of cocaine seized from shipping container in Sydney

  15-07-2026 10:16
  SYDNEY, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Australian authorities have seized more than 500 kg of cocaine from a shipping container that arrived in Sydney from the...
  
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• Flash: U.S. strikes Iran's Bushehr again, site of nuclear power plant -- media

  15-07-2026 10:16
  Flash: U.S. strikes Iran's Bushehr again, site of nuclear power plant -- media...
  
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• Afghanistan to deploy 6 diplomats to European embassies

  15-07-2026 10:16
  KABUL, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Afghanistan is set to deploy six...
  
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• World Cup final 2026: Date, time and venue

  15-07-2026 10:15
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• Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran

  15-07-2026 10:15
  The U.S. military has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Another wave of U.S. strikes on Iran, and Iranian attacks on shipping and U.S. allies, have left ......
  
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• Over 260 people wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran, Health Ministry official says, without ...

  15-07-2026 10:15
  Over 260 people wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran, Health Ministry official says, without giving fatality figures. ......
  
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