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Before the FIFA World Cup

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DOJ Rules TikTok No Longer Banned on Federal Devices

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel clarifies that a 2022 law banning TikTok from government devices does not apply to the app's current U.S. version.

Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 AM CBS Politics

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Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills Seven at Moscow Logistics Centre Amid Large-Scale Drone Wave

A Ukrainian drone strike on a Wildberries logistics centre in western Russia killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24, as over 370 drones targeted the Moscow region with most intercepted by air defenses.

France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 6:25 AM

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Israel’s ‘Crimson Thread’ Military Barrier Cuts Off Palestinian Communities in West Bank

The newly announced barrier in the Jordan Valley is severing Palestinian access to farmland and displacing families, according to local officials and Israeli NGOs.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 6:02 AM

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Rising University Costs Under Job-ready Graduates Scheme Impact Young Australians' Home Ownership

The federal government faces growing calls to scrap the Job-ready Graduates scheme as expensive degrees hinder young Australians' ability to enter the property market.

ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:49 AM

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EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas Visits Naval Missions in the Red Sea

Kallas met with personnel from the EU's ASPIDES and ATALANTA missions to discuss efforts protecting vital shipping routes.

Euronews | Jul 18, 2026, 5:47 AM

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Iran Renewed Attacks on Gulf States Following Continued US Strikes

Tensions escalate as Iran and the US target military sites and shipping traffic in the Gulf, raising fears of all-out conflict.

CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:43 AM

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Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Forcibly Hospitalised After 21-Day Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk, protesting exam irregularities in India, was taken to hospital by police amid health concerns, sparking calls for further action from the Cockroach Janta Party.

ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:36 AM

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Trump Jokes That England Turned Harry Kane Into a ‘Defensive Player’

US President Donald Trump made a lighthearted comment about England’s football captain Harry Kane, suggesting a change in his playing style.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:27 AM

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US Conducts Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran’s Southern Infrastructure

Bridges and energy facilities targeted, cutting water supply to villages in southern Iran.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:19 AM

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Colombia's Ecopetrol Reports Cyberattack Affecting Data of 3,300 Accounts

Ecopetrol, Latin America's major energy producer, faces potential risks after a cyberattack targeted its cloud storage across multiple subsidiaries.

CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:11 AM

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Indian Activist Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized Following Police Intervention at Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk, fasting in protest against an education minister, was moved to hospital by police on court orders amid escalating tensions at a New Delhi protest site.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 5:06 AM

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UK’s Burnham Faces Early Test Amid Renewed US Strikes on Iran

Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must decide on Britain's support for US military actions against Iran as talks continue over the use of British bases.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 5:01 AM

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Mandela Day Sparks Debate Over Legacy Amid South Africa’s Social Challenges

As South Africa faces inequality and division, Mandela Day 2026 has become a focal point for disputes over immigration and the country’s future direction.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 4:50 AM

politics

Meta Oversight Board Finds AI Models Limit Political Criticism in Line with Restrictive Laws

A report reveals that major large language models (LLMs) often avoid generating politically critical content, reflecting national laws that restrict free expression.

Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 4:36 AM

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90% of Wang Fuk Court Owners Accept Government Buy-Back Offer Amid Concerns Over Rushed Decisions

Majority of flat owners at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court have agreed to the government’s buy-back plan, though some residents express unease about the speed of decision-making and priority selection.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 4:19 AM

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US Partially Lifts Hong Kong Sanctions but Maintains Autonomy Restrictions

The United States has allowed the expiration of parts of former President Trump's national emergency order on Hong Kong, easing some sanctions but keeping key restrictions in place amid ongoing concerns over the territory's autonomy.

CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 4:10 AM

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EU Proposes Slowing Carbon Emission Cuts for Businesses in Major Policy Shift

The European Union aims to relax its emissions trading system, extending deadlines for industries to reduce greenhouse gases as part of a climate policy overhaul.

BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 4:08 AM

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US Expands Military Strikes in Iran, Signaling Strategic Shift

Recent US strikes have moved from the Strait of Hormuz to undisclosed inland locations in Iran, indicating a broader military campaign.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:45 AM

Memphis Rallies Support Progressive Democrat Justin Pearson Amid Controversy

Over a thousand people gathered in Memphis to back Democratic state representative Justin Pearson’s congressional bid following four fatal shootings by the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 3:34 AM

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Backlash in Japan Over Fukuoka Officials’ Expensive Overseas Research Trips

Fukuoka prefecture officials face criticism for costly overseas trips amid rising household expenses, prompting promises to review spending practices.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 3:12 AM

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Johor Authorities Order Network School to Cease Operations at Forest City Premises Over Licensing Issues

Network School disputes shutdown claims, citing remedial period after receiving notices; investment plans on hold amid ongoing investigations.

CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 3:03 AM

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Iranian Official Warns of Full-Scale War if US Continues Bombing

Senior Iranian military advisor Mohsen Rezaee states that Iran’s current limited retaliations will escalate if US attacks persist.

Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 2:52 AM

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UN Chief Guterres Calls for Inclusive Global Governance of AI

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations and supports sustainable development.

UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 2:16 AM

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Criticizes International Criminal Court, Threatens Action

Marco Rubio escalates US opposition to the International Criminal Court, citing threats to American legal sovereignty and the protection of US personnel abroad.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 2:08 AM