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10 things that wowed us at the 2026 World Cup

NPR Jul 20, 2026

The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

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Man sets off device at federal building in New York, triggering terrorism probe

Washington Post Jul 20, 2026

The FBI’s New York field office said in a statement that one person was in custody after they “deployed an incendiary device.”

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Court ruling freezes Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for now

NPR Jul 20, 2026

Paramount's owners were hoping they'd be firmly in control of rival Warner Bros. Discovery by the end of this week. Monday's temporary restraining order puts that plan on hold.

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India's Gen Z 'Cockroach People's Party' started as satire but is serious about change

NPR Jul 20, 2026

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

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Ofcom launches investigation into Married at First Sight UK

BBC Entertainment Jul 20, 2026

In May, BBC Panorama revealed rape allegations from two women on the show, which the men involved deny.

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Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push

NPR Jul 20, 2026

The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Young people prefer to watch than join when it comes to politics

Washington Post Jul 20, 2026

A poll found that nearly half of young people under age 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online.

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3 U.S. personnel killed in Iran conflict. And, Hunter Biden opens up to NPR

NPR Jul 20, 2026

Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers about addiction and public scrutiny.

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JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.

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Former World's Strongest Man to become a Gladiator

BBC Entertainment Jul 20, 2026

Tom Stoltman, a 32-year-old, 6ft 8in athlete from the Highlands, will join the cast of the BBC Saturday night primetime show for the fourth series.

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Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.

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Why David Beckham was the face of the World Cup

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.

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'I go with a smile': Watch Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street.

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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

NPR Jul 20, 2026

Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest totals.

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Tributes paid to influential soul singer Ray King

BBC Entertainment Jul 20, 2026

King is remembered as a "Coventry musician who did so much and cared so much about his home city".

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Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.

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How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

Ryan Fox's pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed by Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, writes Iain Carter.

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Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs

BBC Front page Jul 20, 2026

The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.

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U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after 3 U.S. service members are killed

NPR Jul 20, 2026

The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Small-town fight over corruption, abuse may haunt GOP candidate for Arizona governor

Washington Post Jul 20, 2026

Rep. Andy Biggs, the party’s likely nominee, faced criticism from fellow Republicans over his handling of a small police force more than a decade ago.

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