UN General Assembly Adopts Road Safety Declaration Despite US Objection
The UN General Assembly approved a new global pledge to halve road deaths by 2030, with the United States as the sole opposing vote.
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The UN General Assembly approved a new global pledge to halve road deaths by 2030, with the United States as the sole opposing vote.
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The UN condemns civilian killings as violence escalates in Gaza and the West Bank, with humanitarian agencies working to assist affected Palestinians.
UN News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:56 PM
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France considers becoming the first EU country to impose a digital age limit aimed at protecting children online, with the ban potentially taking effect by September 1, 2026.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 4:25 PM
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Darline Graham, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, shifts focus to domestic issues as DOJ investigates Harvard's financial aid policies.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 12:07 PM
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A former Fairfield University player accuses San Jose State University volleyball coach Todd Kress of assault in 1998 and criticizes SJSU's response.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 10:50 AM
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The recent deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in a 24-hour span have raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue amid growing casualties.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 11:10 PMpolitics
The Second Circuit overturned a district court's rejection of expert testimony in a case linking maternal Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, sparking debate over the court's interpretation of Rule 702.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 3:54 PMworld
The 2026 cohort of Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong (YCIS) achieved remarkable International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) results, including two perfect scores and numerous offers from leading global universities.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:05 AMworld
JD and Usha Vance announce birth of their son, the first child born to a sitting US vice president in over 150 years.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 11:57 PMgeneral
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, international visitors have shared touching stories of American kindness, prompting reflection on the country's global image and domestic attitudes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 9:27 PMglobal-institutions
Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, highlights the global road death crisis and calls for urgent action at upcoming UN meeting.
UN News | Jul 19, 2026, 1:28 PMworld
Jiang Fangzhou, once celebrated as a literary prodigy in China, has had her master’s degree revoked amid plagiarism allegations, sparking widespread public attention.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 8:49 AMworld
A political scientist from the Chinese University of Hong Kong describes former President Donald Trump’s allegations as campaign rhetoric and urges the US to focus on democratic reforms.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 6:41 AMworld
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 AMgeneral
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated New Jersey's ban on semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, a decision hailed as historic by the NRA.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 2:46 AMgeneral
Following a series of successful seasons, the University of Illinois has approved a new 10-year contract for athletic director Josh Whitman, including significant salary increases and performance incentives.
Washington Times News | Jul 17, 2026, 5:51 AMworld
Despite broad public support for a female emperor, Japan's parliament approved changes to succession rules that preserve male-only inheritance and allow adoption of distant male relatives.
Euronews | Jul 17, 2026, 5:08 AMinvestigations
An investigation reveals rapid growth of private schools funded by taxpayer dollars with little state regulation, raising concerns about management and backgrounds of operators.
ProPublica | Jul 16, 2026, 9:15 PMworld
Iran accuses the United States of committing a war crime after a blast near a cancer treatment center forced evacuation of 211 children undergoing chemotherapy.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 7:34 PMus
Over 100 House Democrats voted to cut military aid to Israel, signaling a shift in party consensus amid changing public opinion.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 6:28 PMworld
The prolonged absence of US Senator Mitch McConnell due to health issues prompts discussions on temporary replacement and special election procedures in Kentucky.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 3:47 PMpolitics
The center seeks research on how lawmakers and agencies are adapting to significant Supreme Court rulings reshaping administrative law over the past 15 years.
Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PMworld
A vague memorandum of understanding on safe passage has failed to clarify governance of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to escalating military tensions between the US and Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 10:55 AMpolitics
Since President Donald Trump’s return to office in 2025, international tourism to the United States has dropped significantly, influenced by new travel policies and changing traveler attitudes.
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