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Today: July 20, 2026
Today: July 20, 2026

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Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Head of US AI safety agency resigns

U.S.

Head of US AI safety agency resigns
Arts|Crime|Food|World

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer
Crime|Political|US|World

Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston

Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents

Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost two million

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced on Monday to life in prison in the U.S., after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced in US to life in prison
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
Economy|Health|Political|World

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Americas|Business|Crime|US|World

Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he's sentenced to life in prison

Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced in a U.S. court to life in prison

Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he's sentenced to life in prison
Crime|Political|US|World

New York man in custody after lighting fire outside ICE offices

Authorities said a man protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken into custody on Monday after he ignited fireworks and a fire on the steps of the building

New York man in custody after lighting fire outside ICE offices
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Crime|Political|World

Who is Hamas' new leader Khalil Al-Hayya?

Khalil Al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official who survived an Israeli raid on Qatar in

Who is Hamas' new leader Khalil Al-Hayya?
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move

Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns

Mexico's economy will grow more slowly this year and next than previously forecast as concerns over trade rules with the United States continue to

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be licensed and wear helmets, the government said on Monday,

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
Economy|Environment|World

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south

Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south.

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
Education|World

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows

Oil transfers between tankers in waters outside the Strait of Hormuz have slowed following a wave of recent attacks on vessels by Iranian forces, according

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology|World

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

Plans for the new  Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British,

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister

After enduring one of the worst moments of his career when he lost his second bid for the Labour leadership in 2015, Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, 'King of the North', becomes Britain's prime minister
Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he did not want to leave office having failed to tackle the nation's social care crisis, pledging to "use some of

UK's new PM, Burnham, promises to use 'political capital' to tackle social care
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US|World

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date

A judge in the nation’s capital has set a September trial date for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date
Business|Education|Health|Sports|World

WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour

The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women's tennis tour
Arts|Entertainment|Science|World

Glimpse what life was like for survivors of the Pompeii disaster

Glimpse what life was like for survivors of the Pompeii disaster

Glimpse what life was like for survivors of the Pompeii disaster
Entertainment|Health|Sports|Travel|World

Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party

Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party

Viral Boston-Scotland traffic cone arrives at World Cup watch party
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon

Gas prices back at $4 a gallon
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Mother remembered as hero after she died saving her son

Mother remembered as hero after she died saving her son

Mother remembered as hero after she died saving her son
Business|Economy|Sports|World

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City

Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
Europe|Sports|World

Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own

Sticking to its tactical identity and collective talent, Spain reigning supreme atop soccer world
Europe|Sports|World

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations

FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain’s on-field World Cup celebrations
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft

Airline executives on Monday cautioned planemakers Boeing and Airbus not to rush out a new generation of commercial jets

Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight

A bill passed by the U.S.

Senator says US daylight saving time bill faces tough fight
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
Business|Environment|Europe|World

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms

A wildfire raged out of control across Spain's central Guadalajara province on Monday, burning for a fifth day and becoming the largest blaze of the year, as forecasters

Spain's largest wildfire of the year burns for a fifth day as new heatwave looms
Africa|Health|World

Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers

Congo's health ministry says at least 930 people have died in the country's Ebola outbreak

Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workers
Business|Travel|World

Kremlin says it would welcome Rubio-Lavrov contacts at ASEAN event

The Kremlin said on Monday that it would welcome contacts between U.S.

Kremlin says it would welcome Rubio-Lavrov contacts at ASEAN event
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes

New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he may ask people to pay "a little more" in tax as the country faces major spending pressures from an

How UK PM Burnham's government might raise taxes
Asia|Business|Economy|World

India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series

India's infrastructure output grew 5% year-on-year in June, its fastest pace in five months, according to the first data released under a revised series with 2022-23 as

India's infrastructure output rises 5% y/y in June under new series
Africa|Election|Political|World

Sao Tome and Principe President Vila Nova wins second term, preliminary results show

Sao Tome and ​Principe President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second five-year term, according to preliminary results from the election commission announced on Monday.

Sao Tome and Principe President Vila Nova wins second term, preliminary results show
Business|Economy|World

Canada's annual inflation rate cools below forecast on cheaper fuel

Canada's annual inflation rate cooled more than expected to 2.8% in June, data showed on Monday, as gasoline costs fell sharply after the U.S. and Iran

Canada's annual inflation rate cools below forecast on cheaper fuel
Business|Economy|World

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say

Coca-Cola has appointed JPMorgan and Citi as bankers for a planned 2027 initial public offering of one of its majority-owned bottling

Coca-Cola appoints JPMorgan, Citi for India bottler IPO, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Equities inch higher with semi stocks, oil up amid further Iran tensions

A global stock index edged higher on Monday as chipmaker shares recovered some of their recent sharp losses, while oil

Equities inch higher with semi stocks, oil up amid further Iran tensions
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation

A shorebird known for its sharp, orange bill and beady eyes is making a comeback in North America thanks to a yearslong conservation effort

Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation
Arts|Business|Economy|Food|Lifestyle|Travel|World

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond

Yemeni coffeehouses have gained culinary prominence in recent years, offering brews of coffee and tea seasoned with cardamom, ginger, cloves and other ingredients.

The rise of Yemeni coffeehouses in Dearborn and beyond
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money

Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money

Key Republicans skeptical as Trump administration scrambles for more defense money
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Israel’s far-right openly boasts of resettling Gaza as election looms

Israel’s far-right openly boasts of resettling Gaza as election looms

Israel’s far-right openly boasts of resettling Gaza as election looms
Economy|Finance|World

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company

A professor of international relations counted the sitting leaders on over 1,000 of the world’s banknotes and coins; almost every one of them is a king or a queen.

Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare company
Election|Europe|World

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who had hoped to stand in parliamentary elections later this year, has announced he is ending his role in opposition politics for now

Russian anti-war politician ends run for parliament, citing legal setbacks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base

Bulgaria, a NATO and EU member, will seek parliamentary approval on Monday for up to eight U.S. tanker aircraft to be stationed at a military airport, Prime Minister Rumen

Bulgaria to ask parliament to allow US tanker aircraft to be stationed at military base
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs

Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles jumped nearly 30% in the first six months of the year despite steep tariffs imposed in January that were

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
Asia|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir

The mayor of a small Japanese city became the first sitting mayor in the country to take maternity leave on Monday, a decision that has drawn some

Japanese mayor makes history with maternity leave that caused a stir
Business|Technology|World

Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday that an initial finding from a probe into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737's broken window

Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident
Asia|Crime|World

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder not in detention or arrested

India's youth-led "cockroach movement" said

India's 'cockroach movement' says founder not in detention or arrested
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case

The Philippine Senate ordered banks and the Anti-Money Laundering Council on Monday to produce financial records for Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband and several

Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war

As the United States and Israel went to war with Iran at the end of February, analysts predicted the price of crude oil could hit $150 a barrel or even rise

Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting

U.S. gasoline pump prices crossed the $4 a gallon mark on Monday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran further disrupt energy flows through the

US pump prices cross $4 again on renewed Middle East fighting
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments

LXP Industrial Trust will be taken private by Brookfield Asset Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in a $5.2 billion all-cash deal, the industrial real estate

LXP Industrial Trust agrees to $5.2 billion deal by Brookfield, CPP Investments
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group

The U.S.

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group
Political|World

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new overall leader

Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday, in a

Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new overall leader
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

The most violent ceasefire

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets With TV screens dominated by all the hoopla surrounding Spain’s World Cup victory this

The most violent ceasefire
Asia|Education|Political|World

India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters

Police in India have used tear gas and batons to stop supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement from marching to Parliament

India police use tear gas to stop march on Parliament by Cockroach movement supporters
Environment|Travel|World

Firefighters battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in the heart of Edinburgh

Firefighters battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in the heart of Edinburgh

Firefighters battle blaze on Arthur’s Seat in the heart of Edinburgh
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|Travel|World

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami

Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.

Scotland's "Tartan Army" descends on Miami
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Interview|Lifestyle|World

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again

A devastating Texas flood reopened old wounds. The community’s kindness, and resilience, is helping them heal again
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight

CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down the concerns that have been brushed aside surrounding the luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar that has become the new Air Force One. President Trump boarded the newly retrofitted jet Wednesday for a trip to North Dakota for an America 250 celebration.

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight
Business|US|World

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out,’ appearing to confirm security issues

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out,’ appearing to confirm security issues

Trump says Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be ‘maxed out,’ appearing to confirm security issues
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World

2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom

2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom

2 weeks after a Mississippi football player’s death, many questions loom