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Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appoints Mykhailo Drapaty

Zelensky sacks army chief Oleksandr Syrsky and appoints Mykhailo Drapaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky, appointing Major General Mykhailo Drapaty to lead the nation's military.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 09:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack

Ann Widdecombe murder suspect faces court as prosecutors detail attack

Prosecutors at Westminster Magistrates’ Court unveiled details of the fatal attack on Ann Widdecombe captured on surveillance footage. Joshua Kerry is in custody.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 04:36 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition on rape and sex charges

Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition on rape and sex charges

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting a British extradition request following their arrest by U.S. Marshals in Florida. The brothers face allegations including rape and trafficking related to incidents reported between 2010 and 2017.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies

US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies

Airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure have intensified following the deaths of U.S. service members, fueling regional volatility and rising oil prices.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

Australian mother gives birth to rare identical quadruplets in Brisbane

Jenitar Na’amoana gave birth to identical quadruplets at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, a rare event involving four infants sharing one placenta. The babies remain in the NICU while the family prepares to bring them home.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

A violent confrontation at the Second Thomas Shoal has triggered a diplomatic standoff between Beijing and Manila. The incident occurred despite a recent provisional arrangement intended to de-escalate maritime missions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Judit Polgár declines offer to serve as president of Hungary

Judit Polgár declines offer to serve as president of Hungary

Chess grandmaster Judit Polgár has rejected an invitation to serve as Hungary's president, citing the difficulty of uniting a divided nation. Prime Minister Péter Magyar is now continuing the search for an independent successor following the end of Tamás Sulyok's term.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel

US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have reached a volatile new phase following the collapse of a ceasefire and rising casualties among American personnel. Military operations are now targeting infrastructure as the conflict spreads across the region.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs amendment ending his term

Hungary President Tamas Sulyok signs amendment ending his term

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok has signed an amendment that concludes his presidential mandate. Parliament must now elect a successor within 30 days.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack

US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack

Following the deaths of two American service members, the US has escalated its military campaign against Iran by targeting IRGC infrastructure. These hostilities follow the breakdown of an interim peace agreement signed last month.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 18:02 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

The US military conducted an eighth night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack in Jordan. Tensions continue to rise as the US imposes a naval blockade on Iranian ports and the conflict expands into the region.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard as war intensifies near Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard as war intensifies near Hormuz Strait

The United States has intensified its military campaign against the IRGC following a deadly strike on a Jordanian air base, escalating regional conflict. Ongoing hostilities have prompted concerns over global energy supplies and critical infrastructure stability.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deaths of US troops

US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deaths of US troops

US airstrikes have intensified following the deaths of American troops in Jordan as the collapse of a ceasefire agreement halts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Sulyok to step down

Sulyok to step down

Sulyok to step down

World ·19 Jul 2026, 08:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Military hostilities between the US and Iran have surged, resulting in a collapsed ceasefire and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. Both nations are engaged in retaliatory strikes that have significantly impacted global oil prices and regional security.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue

Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue

Tehran has suspended its interim agreement with the United States and expanded military operations into Kuwait and Bahrain, signaling a sharp escalation.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies

Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies

Tehran has declared its interim deal with Washington invalid following a series of retaliatory strikes across the region. The move coincides with intensifying damage to infrastructure and mounting casualties for U.S. forces.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:38 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Skyroot Aerospace launches India's first private orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace launches India's first private orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the Vikram-1 rocket, marking the first time a private Indian enterprise has deployed payloads into low-Earth orbit. The mission represents a major milestone in the country's expanding commercial space economy.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes

Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes

The military conflict between the US and Iran has intensified, leading to missile strikes on Gulf energy facilities and a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Sonam Wangchuk forcibly removed by police after 20-day hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk forcibly removed by police after 20-day hunger strike

Indian authorities have hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk following a forced removal from his protest site, escalating demands for government resignations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read