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Political Prisoners Around the World

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WHO Updates Global Guidelines to Reduce Dementia Risk

New recommendations highlight prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors to delay or prevent up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide.

Jul 15, 2026, 10:24 PM UN News

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14-Nation Coalition Marks 10th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling Amid Legal Disputes

A statement by 14 countries commemorates the 2016 Hague ruling on the South China Sea but highlights ongoing disagreements over sovereignty and international law.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 10:19 PM

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Mexican President Sheinbaum Denies US DEA Claims of Government-Cartel Links

Claudia Sheinbaum rejects allegations by DEA head Terry Cole that Mexico’s government is intertwined with criminal cartels, calling the claims politically motivated.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:07 PM

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French Parliament Approves Landmark Assisted-Dying Bill

The new legislation grants adults with incurable illnesses the legal right to assisted dying under strict conditions, pending Constitutional Council approval.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:39 PM

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Global Favorability Shifts: More People Now Favor China Over the US, Pew Study Finds

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that in 25 of 36 countries, China is viewed more favorably than the US, marking a significant shift in global opinion.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:42 PM

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Syrian Authorities Arrest Former Colonel Accused of Supervising Sarin Gas Bomb Production

Ahmed Habib Ali, a former chemical weapons expert, is charged with overseeing sarin gas bomb manufacture used in attacks on Syrian cities in 2013 and 2017.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 7:25 PM

Germany Warns US Against Election Interference Amid New Funding Scheme for Maga-Aligned Groups in Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautions the US government over a State Department initiative offering grants to far-right aligned causes in Europe ahead of German state elections.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 7:02 PM

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Political Tensions Rise Over Fast Food Chain in Paris Suburb

A dispute over a new chicken restaurant in Saint-Ouen highlights broader issues of eating habits, urban development, and social inequality in France ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 6:56 PM

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Argentine Vice President Labels England ‘Pirates’ Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

Remarks by Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel highlight ongoing Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute before the World Cup semifinal against England.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 6:22 PM

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Five Arrested in Hong Kong Police Raids on Independent Bookshops

Authorities accuse the suspects of selling seditious books inciting hatred against the government, amid a challenging environment for independent bookstores.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 6:11 PM

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England and Argentina Renew Historic World Cup Rivalry in Atlanta Semifinal

The intense World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina takes place in Atlanta, with Spain awaiting the winner in the final.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:06 PM

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Conservative Parties Gain Momentum in Recent Latin American Elections

A series of elections across Latin America have bolstered right-wing political forces, prompting analysis of voter motivations and regional implications.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:49 PM

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Count Binface Emerges as Leading Challenger in UK Clacton-on-Sea By-Election

The intergalactic space warrior character Count Binface is poised to challenge Nigel Farage’s seat in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, raising the possibility of an unconventional candidate entering the British Parliament.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 5:23 PM

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France’s Golden Generation Heartbroken After World Cup Semi-Final Loss as Zidane Era Looms

France’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final marks the end of Didier Deschamps’ 14-year coaching era and signals a new chapter under Zinedine Zidane.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:22 PM

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Keir Starmer Bids Farewell as UK Prime Minister, Pledges Support for Successor Andy Burnham

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made an emotional farewell in the House of Commons, expressing hope for Labour's success and backing Andy Burnham as the next UK leader.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 PM

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European National Elections Could Reshape Support for Ukraine in Coalition of the Willing

Kira Rudik highlights potential shifts in political backing for Ukraine following upcoming European national elections.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 4:36 PM

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Nearly Two Decades After Heller, Practical Gun Rights Remain Largely Unchanged

An analysis of the impact of the Supreme Court's Heller decision finds minimal changes to gun rights over 18 years, contrasting with other landmark rulings.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 3:42 PM

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Italy's Meloni Faces Setback as Electoral Reform Proposal Narrowly Fails

A secret parliamentary vote rejected Giorgia Meloni's electoral reform amendment by one vote, prompting opposition calls for her resignation ahead of the 2027 general election.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 3:35 PM

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Legal Challenge Filed Against Trump Administration’s ICC Sanctions Over US Citizens’ Rights

A lawsuit argues that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court and Palestinian rights groups violate constitutional protections and federal law.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:24 PM

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Twitter Marks 20 Years: A Journalist Reflects on Revolutions, Wars, and the Platform’s Evolution

As Twitter turns 20, a journalist recounts key moments shaped by the platform, from Iran’s Green Revolution to the US airstrike near Baghdad, and reflects on its rebranding to X under Elon Musk.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:18 PM

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The 1938 Evian Conference: A Global Failure to Aid Jewish Refugees

In July 1938, representatives from 32 countries met in Evian, France, to address the plight of Jews fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria, but most nations refused to offer refuge.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 2:42 PM

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Ukraine and EU Forge New Drone Production Partnership Amid Rising Russian Attacks on Odesa

Kyiv and the European Union have agreed to combine Ukrainian battlefield expertise with EU industrial capacity to boost drone production, while Russian missile strikes continue to disrupt grain exports from Odesa.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 2:40 PM

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Meets Trump Amid Shifting Political Pressures

Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM

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GovTech Layoffs Reflect Broader Tech Sector Restructuring, Experts Say

GovTech’s move to cut about 300 roles while recruiting new tech positions aligns with industry trends, though experts differ on implications for public sector retrenchments.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:12 PM