Mon 13 July 2026: An Israeli parliamentary committee approved a bill on Sunday to suspend the detention of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews who evade mandatory military service, paving the way for final votes in the full Knesset later this week, according to local media, Anadolu reports. The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee approved a temporary order freezing […]
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Mon 13 July 2026: New research reveals that over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales have been associated with unprecedented heatwaves in the UK during May and June. Scientists estimated that 550 heat-related fatalities occurred between May 21 and 29, while nearly 2,200 deaths happened between June 18 and 28, according to a study released on Monday. Researchers from Imperial College […]
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Mon 13 July 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ SA plans first strategic oil boost since apartheid era: The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy proposed that 60 days of demand be covered by reserves, of which about two-thirds will be crude and the remainder oil products, according to a draft […]
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Mon 13 July 2026: The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has strongly condemned illegal actions by isolated groups conducting identity checks on foreign nationals in South Africa. This after reports that groups were conducting searches in homes and businesses that are suspected to be housing undocumented migrants. Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday, IMC […]
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Mon 13 July 2026: New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for “Jurassic Park” and “The Piano,” died Monday at 78, his family said. His death in Sydney was “sudden and unexpected,” according to a statement posted to the actor’s social media page. In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a […]
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Sun 12 July 2026: Care labels on clothes are no longer enough for supporting consumers to enjoy their clothes for longer. Clothing retailers will face growing pressure to think about the whole lifecycle of their products with the forthcoming European introduction of a policy called extended producer responsibility – this holds fashion brands and manufacturers responsible for managing post-consumer waste. […]
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Sun 12 July 2026: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China is ready to strengthen mining cooperation with African countries as he hosted Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Beijing, state news agency Xinhua reported. Xi said China wants to continue cooperation with African countries based on mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, friendly consultation and new […]
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Sun 12 July 2026: UNICEF warned Saturday that around half a million civilians are at risk in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, capital of the North Kordofan state, as intense fighting continues to force families and children to flee. “Intensified fighting in Al Obeid, Sudan, is forcing children and families to be displaced and seek […]
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Sun 12 July 2026: Iran claims attacks on Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman as the United Arab Emirates also reports intercepting Iranian missiles and suicide drones. The US military says it struck more than 140 targets in Iran with explosions reported in the southern port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr, Jask and Asaluyeh The […]
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Sun 12 July 2026: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s signature free meals programme is escalating into one of Indonesia’s biggest corruption scandals in years as officials struggle to rein in the $15bn initiative amid allegations of graft and mismanagement. Launched in 2025, […]
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