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18 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 25 July 2026 10 stories
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India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has

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Israel arrests dozens of Palestinians in West Bank amid settler attacks

Recent days have seen a significant escalation of violence in the Israeli-

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At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria

At least 35 killed after two buses collide in eastern Syria

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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain

Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.

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Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US

Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.

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How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition

UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.

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Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner

The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

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Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.

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Israeli forces tear gas journalists reporting Nablus shootout

Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinians and journalists in Tal a day after a deadly shootout

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How India’s ‘Cockroach’ protesters shook the Modi government

India’s Education Minister has resigned after 36 days of continuous protests by Cockroach Janta Party-led people.

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