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Andy Burnham officially takes over as UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
LONDON, July 20 — Britain’s King Charles III today appointed Andy Burnham as prime minister after outgoing Keir Starmer officially tendered his resignation, the palace said. “Andrew Burnham MP accepted The King’s offer and kissed hands upon his appointment as
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Indian police fire tear gas as thousands of protesters demand action over exam leaks
NEW DELHI, July 20 — Indian police fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters in New Delhi today as they tried to march on parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister over irregularities in major examinations. The protesters, mostly
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British agency says crew rescued from burning ship after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, July 20 – Sailors safely abandoned a vessel set alight after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said Monday, as the United States and Iran vie for control over the vital
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Boy, 13, dies after fountain collapses during Spain World Cup celebrations
MADRID, July 20 — A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain’s victory in the World Cup after a fountain collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday. “The city
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India police baton-charge students as exam protest turns chaotic
NEW DELHI, July 20 — India’s riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to Parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations. Protesters ran for cover as police in blue riot gear
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Iran strikes US targets in Syria, Jordan, Kuwait as conflict spreads
TEHRAN, July 20 — Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices surged to a one-month high
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Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
KYIV, July 19 — Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight today, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating air war that is taking an increasing civilian toll on both sides. The latest bombardment highlights a
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Historic reforms expand Japan’s imperial family — but women still can’t inherit the throne
TOKYO, July 19 — Officials and staff who work in support of Japan’s imperial family are facing unprecedented uncertainty as to how their duties in the royal system will be affected by the country’s legal change aimed at making the
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India’s Ram temple donation scandal puts billions in religious funds under the spotlight
NEW DELHI, July 19 — A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India’s grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees. Police launched an investigation
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Wildfire smoke crashes World Cup final party in New York
NEW YORK, July 19 — Heavy, acrid wildfire smoke blanketed much of the eastern United States yesterday, marring preparations for the weekend’s highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey. The wildfires burning
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