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Breaking News 21 Jul 2026 2 min

Ortega Declares End to Elections, Cementing Nicaraguan Dictatorship

Breaking News: Nicaragua’s President Ortega has vowed to permanently end elections, effectively extinguishing opposition to his rule. Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua’s long-serving President, has declared that the country will “never again” hold elections, eliminating any future avenue for political challenge. Ortega, in power since 2007 and previously during the 1980s, made the announcement during a speech […]

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Breaking News 20 Jul 2026 2 min

US Troop Withdrawal from Iraq Fuels Fears of ISIS Resurgence

Breaking News: The impending US military withdrawal from Iraq is raising concerns about a potential resurgence of ISIS activity in the region. The United States is set to complete its withdrawal of troops from Iraq by September 30th, ending a 23-year presence. This move, combined with efforts to disarm Iran-backed militias, has prompted warnings from […]

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Breaking News 20 Jul 2026 3 min

US Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Fuels Fears of ISIS Resurgence

Breaking News: The impending US military withdrawal from Iraq is raising concerns about a potential resurgence of ISIS activity in the region. The United States is set to complete its withdrawal of troops from Iraq by September 30th, ending a 23-year presence. This move, combined with Baghdad’s attempts to curtail Iran-backed militias, is creating a […]

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Breaking News 18 Jul 2026 2 min

Trump Accuses Canada of ‘Willful Negligence’ Over Wildfire Smoke

Breaking News: Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke impacting the US and threatens tariffs. Donald Trump has accused Canada of “willful negligence” in managing its forests, directly linking the country’s policies to the recent influx of smoke impacting US air quality. The former President threatened to factor the economic cost of the smoke into […]

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Breaking News 18 Jul 2026 2 min

Trump Accuses Canada of “Willful Negligence” Over Wildfire Smoke Crisis

Breaking News: President Trump blames Canadian forest management for smoke impacting US air quality and threatens tariffs. Former President Donald Trump has accused Canada of “willful negligence” in its forest management, directly linking this to the poor air quality caused by drifting wildfire smoke impacting large swathes of the United States. Trump threatened to impose […]

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Breaking News 17 Jul 2026 2 min

Iran Faces Internal Crisis as Report Reveals Widespread Public Discontent

Breaking News: A leaked report suggests record levels of public anger within Iran, raising questions about the regime’s stability. A classified report for Iran’s presidency indicates a deep well of public discontent, with only 9% of Iranians supporting the status quo. The report, compiled by a presidential advisor, found that over three-quarters of those surveyed […]

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Breaking News 16 Jul 2026 2 min

DRC Praises US Ties Amidst Critical Minerals Race with China

Breaking News: The Democratic Republic of Congo welcomes increased US investment in its mineral resources, framing it as complementary to—not competitive with—Chinese involvement. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) does not view growing American involvement in its critical minerals industry as a competition with China, Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner has stated. Kinshasa needs “different […]

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Breaking News 16 Jul 2026 2 min

US-Congo Minerals Deal Amidst Washington-Beijing Rivalry

Breaking News: The Democratic Republic of Congo prioritises diversified partnerships, including with the US, to develop its critical minerals sector, resisting framing it as a competition with China. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) welcomes increased American investment in its mineral resources, perceiving it as complementary to existing relationships, including those with China, Foreign Minister […]

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Breaking News 15 Jul 2026 2 min

Trump Claims Putin Prepared to Negotiate as War Escalates in Ukraine

Breaking News: Former US President Trump asserts Putin is ready for a deal to end the conflict, amid continued fighting and threats from Moscow. Donald Trump has stated his belief that Vladimir Putin is prepared to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. This claim arrives as Moscow warns that Western troops deployed to […]

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Breaking News 14 Jul 2026 2 min

US Heiress Indicted for Allegedly Funding Hamas and Anti-Cop Groups

Breaking News: A scion of the Cox cable fortune has been arrested in Spain, accused of financing groups linked to Hamas and domestic extremism. James “Fergie” Cox Chambers Jr., the estranged heir to the Cox Enterprises empire, has been detained in Ibiza, Spain, following an international arrest warrant issued by the United States. He is […]

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