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18 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 13 July 2026 10 stories
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US, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz

Tensions have significantly escalated between the United States and Iran, marked by

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Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain

Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.

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Locked exits, burning decor: inside Bangkok’s deadly pub fire

Survivors recount the horror after a deadly blaze engulfed a popular pub on a busy street in Bangkok.

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A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78

The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

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Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter

Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.

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Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire

Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.

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Wildfires near Paris force evacuations, disrupt train lines and motorway

Wildfires spread over 800 hectares near Fontainebleau, as authorities sent two ​waterbombing planes to tackle blazes.

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.

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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.

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