US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman
US marines board commercial tanker in Gulf of Oman
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Church of England backs Palestinian Christians despite backlash
The Church of England passed a motion to learn about the experiences of Palestinian Christians in the Kairos documents.
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Ukraine: Several killed and injured in Russian strikes
Russia carried out deadly strikes across Ukraine overnight that hit residential areas, while Ukraine said drone strikes in the Black Sea hit 12 Russian vessels.
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‘Yuba’ – My dear father
My father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, believed leadership meant putting Qatar and its people first.
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CIA declassifies evidence of electoral machinery used by chavismo in Venezuela since 2012
CIA documents declassified by Donald Trump confirm that the Venezuelan regime had, from 2012, a machine able to alter up to 1.5 million votes, though they do not prove fraud in every election mentioned.
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Project 'Afrika’: Inside Russia's propaganda machine
After a leak of confidential documents revealed how Russian agents have been placing hundreds of articles in French-speaking media outlets in West and Central Africa, FRANCE 24 travelled to Dakar, Senegal, to investigate this secret operation.
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The Church of England has taken a long-overdue step on Palestine
By agreeing to hear Palestinian Christians, the Synod has begun to confront its history and responsibilities.
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Why is the US attacking southern Iran’s civilian infrastructure?
Analysts say the goals range from targeting Iran's supply lines to curbing its influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
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India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions
India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train, NaMo Green Rail, boosting clean rail transport and cutting diesel emissions.
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Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Drowned at Sea
Members of the persecuted minority group from Myanmar set off in search of a better life weeks ago, but news of their boats sinking only emerged recently. More than 500 are feared dead.
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'We will have to share the water': a quarter of small waterways in France have run dry
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 17: China reacts after the UK nationalises its last remaining virgin steel factory, expropriating Chinese Jingye Group. In other news, low rainfall in May followed by three intense heatwaves have 100 French departments under water restrictions. Also, in Central Asia, a team of Spanish…
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Japan: Superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators."
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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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Trump’s new election push, explained
US President Donald Trump used a primetime White House address to revive claims about the 2020 election.
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Who are Russia's 3,000 African army recruits fighting in Ukraine?
Russia continues to recruit Africans to fight on the front in Ukraine. The Stop Russian Recruiters platform, which is linked to Urkaine's Ministry of Defence, has now identified nearly 3,000 recruits. Around one in six has already been killed. Among the countries most affected are Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt and Kenya,…
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Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang
China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.
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World Cup third-place playoff: What are France and England playing for?
Didier Deschamps takes charge of Les Bleus for the final time while Kylian Mbappe is chasing individual history.
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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.
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How AI and satellites help fight wildfires
Wildfires are currently raging in Europe, Canada, and elsewhere. To successfully fight these fires, speed is essential. Early detection from space and AI-powered data analysis can help.
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As Chinese economy slows, experts say there will be ‘problems for Beijing’
While the 'export engine is running very hot', jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.
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Fire reignites in Fontainebleau forest as investigation continues
First the storms, now the fires. President Emmanuel Macron has described the blazes in the Fontainebleau Forest as some of the worst since the end of World War II. The president visited the scene to show his support for the 950 firefighters still working to extinguish the flare-ups. Meanwhile, the investigation is…
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Latest news bulletin | July 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation that prizes tech, innovation and speed is displacing the military’s old guard, cutting red tape to rush weapons to the front.
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Gulf exporters turn to pipelines as Hormuz risks grow
Oil and gas producers in the Gulf are seeking alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz as traffic again comes under fire. But is Iran also turning its attention to the pipelines meant to bypass the waterway?
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