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July 20, 2026
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WORLD
World at Large:
Specialists from Ukraine, France take part in terror planning in Africa — Russian diplomat
Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies
Europe's Heatwave Is Becoming An Energy Crisis as Nuclear Reactors Throttle Back From Higher River Temps
WORLD — BY COUNTRY
United States:
US expands Iran offensive as diplomats claim talks ongoing
The Data-Center Revolt Goes National: Tea Party Veteran Leads 142 Rallies Across 42 States
U.S. says it targeted Iranian forces after attacks that killed two American service members
Russia:
Heavy Russian missile barrage rocks Kyiv
Russia's Putin meets North Korea's top diplomat in Kremlin
‘Everyone's afraid to die’: Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent
United Kingdom:
UK Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years
UK's Burnham drops digital ID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies
Populist Nigel Farage to stand against ‘record’ 33 candidates in UK by-election he triggered
India:
India's first privately-developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut launch
Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march on Indian parliament
Germany:
Swiss plan to turn snow cannons onto forest fires
Germany news: Merz moots Cabinet reshuffle after Spahn exit
Telex: Hungarian president signs amendment to Fundamental Law ending his mandate
Japan:
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te: Democratic Taiwan must not become ‘China’s Taiwan
South Korea:
South Korea's LIG D&A Unveils KF-21 "Total Missile Package" — A $2.8 Billion Bid to End Dependence on European Missiles
South Korea Details Plan for Foreigners to Trade Won Easier
South and Central America:
What We Know About Material Damage After the Venezuela Earthquakes
Crane in Chile collapses on five houses during strong winds
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds
Turkey:
Russia’s pipeline gas supplies to Turkey fall 4% in January-May
Continental Africa:
Ebola deaths in DR Congo rise to 930 amid attacks on health workers
US Sanctions Sudan Over Chemical Weapons Use in War
Child Malnutrition Surges in Africa
UNITED STATES — GOVERNMENT
White House:
White House: President Trump Declassifies Intel on Foreign Election Interference and Deep State Coverup
Lebanon's Aoun to present Hezbollah disarmament plan to President Donald Trump
State Department:
Dept of War (DoW):
DHS:
478 Individuals Charged In Border-Related Enforcements In Texas, Arizona
Supreme Court:
ECONOMY & MARKETS
U.S. Average Gas Price Returns to $4 a Gallon as Iran Crisis Escalates
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
Google Cloud Revenue Grew 63% Last Quarter. Here's Why That Number Matters More Than Alphabet's Ad Business Right Now.
SCIENCE
Chinese “Research” Ships Reach US Arctic Waters
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada
The Growing Crescent of Mars as NASA’s Psyche Mission Approaches
TECH & SECURITY
Listed EVs that were discontinued or killed off in the U.S. this year
ODDS & ENDS
San Francisco wants Google and Apple to remove AI ‘Nudification’ apps from their app stores
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