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European Commission unveils plan to make Europe first electro-continent

Jul 18, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], July 18: The European Commission has unveiled a new electrification action plan aimed at speeding up the shift from fossil fuels to electricity in Europe across industry, transport and buildings. The goal is to make Europe the world's first "electro-powered" continent by aiming to increase electrification from today's 23% of energy use to 46% by 2040. By reaching this goal, the EU could save €260 billion per year in fossil fuel imports.
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Iran and US step up attacks, release of American in dispute

Jul 18, 2026

Tehran [Iran], July 18: Iran and the United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely last month's truce, while Tehran disputed President Donald Trump's claim that a U.S. citizen had been released.

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Trump accuses China of 2020 election interference, contradicting U.S. intel

Jul 18, 2026

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US imposes new 25% tariffs on Brazil, expands exemptions list

Jul 18, 2026

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New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird

Jul 18, 2026

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'Left behind': regions at risk on rush for AI uptake

Jul 18, 2026

Sydney [Australia], July 18: The regions risk falling behind on AI adoption unless they are written into Australia's landmark regulatory framework, an educator warns.
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Images show gruesome extent of illegal Pacific fishing

Jul 18, 2026

Beijing [China], July 18: The interception of a Chinese vessel accused of illegal fishing highlights the technical lengths many use to remain undetected across millions of square kilometres of open...
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Firefighters battle 68 wildfires as U.S. faces extreme weather

Jul 18, 2026

Washington [US], July 18: Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, ​floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and...
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Apple, US officials discuss settlement in antitrust case

Jul 18, 2026
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Macron warns of 'tough' summer as fires burn

Jul 17, 2026
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Ukraine and Russia exchange the remains of more fallen soldiers

Jul 17, 2026
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NATO's Rutte expects 'continuity' from Kiev under new defence minister

Jul 17, 2026
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Italy blocking return of asylum seekers from Germany, other states: EU report

Jul 17, 2026
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Israeli attacks kill five Palestinians in Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'

Jul 17, 2026
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Hundreds feared dead after boats lost off Myanmar

Jul 17, 2026
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Younger sister of late Lindsey Graham, Darline sworn in as US senator

Jul 16, 2026
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Turkeiye marks 10th anniversary of coup attempt that killed over 250

Jul 16, 2026
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Diarrhoea-causing parasite expands to 34 US states with thousands ill

Jul 16, 2026
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Wadephul hails Finland as model for defence

Jul 16, 2026
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Starmer offers 'wholehearted support' to Burnham

Jul 16, 2026
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U.S. launches additional round of strikes on Iran

Jul 15, 2026
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U.S. military resumes naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 15, 2026
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5.3-magnitude quake hits 101 km southeast of False Pass, Alaska - USGS

Jul 15, 2026
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U.S. imposes new sanctions against Iran

Jul 15, 2026
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Argentina focused on football, not history: Mac Allister

Jul 15, 2026
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U.S. stocks rally as cooling CPI defuses rate fears

Jul 15, 2026