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Ahead of the World Cup

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UK Counterterrorism Police Investigate Ann Widdecombe Murder as Targeted Attack

Authorities have arrested a suspect and are conducting extensive searches following the death of former British politician Ann Widdecombe in rural England.

Jul 14, 2026, 7:55 PM ABC Australia News

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US President Trump Abandons Proposed 20% Fee on Strait of Hormuz Cargo

President Donald Trump has officially dropped his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:35 PM

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Florida Man Takes No Contest Plea After Sexual Encounter with Vacuum Cleaner Near Disney World

Kevin Dale Westerhold pleaded no contest to indecent exposure following an incident involving a vacuum cleaner in a gated community near Disney World.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 7:32 PM

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Trump Withdraws 20% Strait of Hormuz Transit Fee Amid Rising US-Iran Conflict

Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PM

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Tyrannosaurus rex Fossil Sells for Record £37.4m at Sotheby's New York Auction

A 67 million-year-old T. rex skeleton named Gus becomes the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever sold, surpassing previous records.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:11 PM

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A Decade Later: How Turkey's 2016 Coup Attempt Reshaped the Nation

Ten years after parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow President Erdogan's government, the impact of the failed coup continues to influence Turkey's political and social landscape.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 7:09 PM

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Analyst Warns US of Escalation Risks if Troops Deployed in Iran

Alex Alfirraz Scheers cautions that a US ground assault in Iran could lead to uncontrollable escalation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:57 PM

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DOJ Charges Three Russians in $63 Million Cybercrime Scheme Targeting Americans

Three Russian nationals allegedly scammed Americans across 21 states and conducted cyber attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure through their companies based in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 6:56 PM

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Cuba’s Power Grid Collapses, Causing Third Nationwide Blackout in 10 Days

Approximately 10 million people lost electricity as Cuba’s national power grid failed again amid ongoing fuel shortages linked to a US-imposed oil blockade.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:28 PM

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US and Russian Astronauts Launch Together on Joint Space Mission Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tensions

A US-Russian crew lifted off from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station, underscoring continued space collaboration despite conflicts on Earth.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 6:23 PM

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South African Court Delays Kemi Seba Extradition Hearing to August 11

Pan-African activist Kemi Seba remains in custody as South African courts postpone his extradition case amid allegations from Benin.

Africanews | Jul 14, 2026, 6:20 PM

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NFL Fans Criticize NBC Analyst Chris Simms for Low Ranking of Tom Brady

Chris Simms ranked Tom Brady lower than expected on a list of greatest quarterbacks based on their prime years, sparking backlash from NFL fans.

Fox News Latest | Jul 14, 2026, 5:51 PM

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Australian Swimmer Shayna Jack to Retire After 2026 Commonwealth Games

Shayna Jack, a gold medal-winning Australian swimmer, announced her retirement at the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking the end of a career marked by significant achievements and challenges.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 5:23 PM

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Cambridge Report Reveals Boko Haram’s Use of AI to Enhance Terror Attacks Since 2023

Former members of Nigeria’s Boko Haram detail how artificial intelligence has become a force multiplier for jihadist operations, with experts warning similar tactics may be spreading beyond Nigeria.

France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 5:22 PM

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Police Confirm Murder of UK Politician Ann Widdecombe Was Targeted Attack

Authorities investigate motives and planning behind the killing of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 5:22 PM

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E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

Writer E. Jean Carroll has been paid over $5.6 million following a jury verdict in her sexual abuse and defamation case against former US President Donald Trump.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 5:21 PM

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UK Police Confirm Former Minister Ann Widdecombe's Murder Was a Targeted Attack

British counter-terrorism officers continue to investigate the motive behind the killing of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, with no evidence yet suggesting political motives.

CNA Latest News | Jul 14, 2026, 5:19 PM

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Mexico Initiates Legal Action in US Over Deaths of Its Citizens in ICE Custody

Mexico files complaints and sends cease-and-desist letters concerning the deaths of 17 nationals during US immigration enforcement operations or while in custody.

Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 4:45 PM

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Macky Sall Returns to Dakar to Seek Support for UN Secretary-General Bid

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall makes his first visit back to Senegal since leaving office in 2024, aiming to secure official backing for his United Nations leadership campaign.

Africanews | Jul 14, 2026, 4:37 PM

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Singapore Ministers to Donate Defamation Damages Awarded in Suit Against Bloomberg

Following a High Court ruling in their favor, Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng announced they will donate the damages awarded to charity.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:36 PM

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Donald Trump Pays E Jean Carroll Over $5 Million in Damages for Sexual Abuse and Defamation

Three years after a New York jury found him liable, US President Donald Trump has paid writer E Jean Carroll more than $5 million in damages.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:35 PM

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Iranian Newspaper Threatens German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with Retaliation

A prominent Iranian newspaper has issued a threat of retaliation against Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, prompting concern among politicians and a cautious response from the German government.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 14, 2026, 4:35 PM

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ASIC Moves to Shut Down Capital Guard Over Alleged Fake Bond Scheme

Australian financial regulator alleges Capital Guard raised $17 million from investors through fake bonds and serious misconduct.

ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:52 PM

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Israeli Air Strike on Hamas Police Post in North Gaza Kills Seven

Among the dead is Col Mohammed Marwan Salem, head of the local police station, as Israel says it targeted terrorists in the Jabalia area.

BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:51 PM