Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany’s conservative coalition.
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Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.
US seeks extradition of wealthy pro-Palestine donor from Spain
Washington’s pursuit of James ‘Fergie’ Chambers for supporting ‘terror’ seen as a warning to other left-leaning donors.
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Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?
Trump revived long-debunked theories regarding the 2020 elections in a primetime speech.
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi’s conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
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Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?
Knesset dissolves after first full term since 1988, with Israel heading towards crucial elections on October 27, 2026.
Has Ukraine’s Zelenskyy created a rival by sacking his defence minister?
Rallies in support of sacked Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have exposed a political challenge for Zelenskyy.
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Iranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructure
Iranian social media accounts, and local sources allege that US strikes caused casualties and hit infrastructure.
Published On 17 Jul 2026
IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Fatih Birol says ‘oil security is still a critical issue’ and world should be ‘worried’ if situation does not improve.
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‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap
The wealth gap is wider than it’s been in three decades.
Published On 17 Jul 2026
China’s support for North Korea will ‘never change’: Top official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
