Arab News 21m

How migration, terrorism and war are redrawing North Africa’s security map

LONDON: Along a stretch of desert where smugglers’ convoys often move as freely as state patrols, the borders separating Libya, Tunisia and Algeria have become the front line of a rapidly changing regional security crisis. Arms traffickers, extremist groups and migrant smuggling networks now operat»»»

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Gulf News 45m

Dubai-bound Filipina arrested at Manila airport over alleged illegal recruitment, estafa cases

Dubai: A Filipina woman travelling to Dubai has been arrested at Manila’s main international airport after immigration officers discovered an active warrant of arrest linked to alleged illegal recruitment and estafa cases, according to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVS»»»

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UPI 3h

Appeals court rules Florida Stop WOKE Act violates free speech - UPI.com

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida speaks during a roundtable event in March in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the De-Santis-championed Stop WOKE Act violates free speech. File Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) --»»»

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Qatar Tribune 4h

Messi misses and scores in historic 3-2 Argentina comeback vs EgyptGreat joy turns into despair for the Pharoahs

DPA Atlanta Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage time winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit until the 79th minute with a historic 3-2 comeback triumph over Egypt in the World Cup last 16 match on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa »»»

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Arab News 4h

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

LONDON: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. The unexpected resignation is an effort by the anti-immigration politicia»»»

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UPI 5h

Senate Republicans say they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell this week - UPI.com

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waves as he goes to a Senate procedural vote March 4 in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with little news about his condition or status, but two other Republican senators say they talked to him this week. File Photo by A»»»

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Arab News 5h

Cabinet highlights Saudi achievements in AI, empowering women and charity work

RIYADH: Saudi ministers discussed various regional and national issues during a Cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Council of Ministers discussed Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Counter-Terrorism Week at the UN last week, highlighting the Kingd»»»

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France24 5h

Marine Le Pen says still running for president despite court-ordered ankle monitor

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027 despite being sentenced to wear a court-ordered electronic monitor for embezzlement. An appeals court earlier Tuesday upheld her conviction in March last year over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament »»»

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France24 5h

The Debate - No stopping Le Pen? French appeals court clears way for 2027 presidential run

Did a court decision just alter the outcome a French presidential election that’s less than 300 days in the future? Marine Le Pen’s conviction for funnelling EU parliamentary staff funds to her far-right National Rally party. Watered down by half, her 30-months of ineligibility to run for public of»»»

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Arab News 6h

Cardinal tipped to be pope accused of molesting several women

RABAT: A Catholic cardinal touted as one of the favorites to replace Pope Francis said he was “stepping back” from office Tuesday after an AFP investigation revealed at least five women had accused him of sexual assault. Spanish-born Cristobal Lopez Romero, 74, the Archbishop of Rabat in Morocco, d»»»

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Arab News 6h

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

NEW YORK: After decades of reliable bipartisan backing for Israel, a new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for the longtime US ally, with rising opposition from Democrats and signs of division among Republicans. The survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Rese»»»

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Arab News 6h

Sinner eyes Djokovic showdown after moving into Wimbledon semis

LONDON: Jannik Sinner is on course for a blockbuster Wimbledon showdown with Novak Djokovic after the defending champion ended German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff’s fairytale run in the quarter-finals. Sinner won 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Court One and will face Djokovic in the last four if the seven-ti»»»

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Arab News 6h

UN envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel truce consolidation as humanitarian crisis deepens

NEW YORK CITY: The UN’s top official for Lebanon began a visit to Israel on Tuesday for talks with senior officials on consolidating the cessation of hostilities and advancing implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701, as humanitarian agencies warned that conditions on the ground in Lebano»»»

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UPI 6h

Lawsuit: ICE gave confidential asylum info to Iran about deportees - UPI.com

Federal agents approach protestors outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., in May. A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. government gave information to Iran about asylum seekers. File Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A new lawsuit filed Tuesday by an advoc»»»

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Arab News 6h

FIFA praises World Cup referee who Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after red card for Balogun

FLORIDA, USA: FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by US President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House, without elaborating, that the 46-year-old Brazilia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Supreme Administrative Court Overturns Government Move on European Prosecutor Candidates

The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) overturned a caretaker government decision revoking Bulgaria’s approved candidates for European prosecutor, the court said on Tuesday. The case was brought by three candidates approved under the previous procedure. The court held that the challenged Council of»»»

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UPI 7h

Robinson allegedly interacted with Kirk’s group before shooting - UPI.com

This video screenshot released by the FBI alleged shows the person who shot Charlie Kirk in September at Utah Valley University. On Tuesday, video was featured as a multiday hearing on evidence in the case against suspect Tyler Robinson continued. File Photo courtesy FBI | License Photo July 7 (UPI»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Budget Bill Clears First Committee Vote Despite 5.7% Deficit Concerns

Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Bill passed at first reading in Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee on Tuesday. The committee approved it by 14 votes in favour, nine against and no abstentions. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev presented the bill, which sets a consolidated f»»»

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UPI 7h

Wisconsin Supreme Court protects privacy of disabled voter records - UPI.com

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy for people under guardianship. File Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an effort by a conservative activist who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election to get guardians»»»

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France24 7h

What to know about the electronic monitor Marine Le Pen must wear

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or »»»

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Qatar Tribune 8h

Messi scores after penalty miss as holders Argentina escape Egypt 3-2

ATLANTA: Enzo Fernandez headed a stoppage-time 3-2 winner as defending champions Argentina overcame a missed Lionel Messi penalty and a 2-0 deficit with a dramatic late comeback triumph in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday. Yasser Ibrahim in the 15th and Mostafa Ziko in the 67th had put the Pharaoes»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 8h

Polish investors add PLN 800 mln in new capital to ETFs

Polish investors are increasingly turning to ETFs, with Beta ETF reporting record inflows in the first half of 2026. Net inflows reached PLN 808 mln, while assets under management rose to about PLN 2.5 bln. Trading activity on the Warsaw Stock Exchange also increased sharply, with ETF turnover exce»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 8h

Fidesz calls fresh anti-government protest after Hungary's public broadcaster suspends news

Hungary’s opposition Fidesz has announced a new demonstration in Budapest following the dramatic suspension of news broadcasts on the country’s public media channels, with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urging supporters to “peacefully raise our voices against authoritarian rule.” The protest c»»»

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UPI 9h

Nigel Farage quits parliament forcing a snap election amid donations probe - UPI.com

Reform UK leader and member of parliament Nigel Farage speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2025. On Tuesday, he resigned his seat to force an election. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- British right-wing member of parliament Nigel Farage resigned h»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 9h

Foreign investments grow globally, only slightly in Poland

Global foreign direct investment rose in 2025 after two years of decline, but Poland recorded a slight fall. According to UNCTAD, FDI inflows to Poland reached USD 13.9 bln, down 1.9% y/y, although the value of greenfield projects increased by 9.2% to USD 16.3 bln. Worldwide FDI grew by 6% to USD 1»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 9h

EU approves social security rules for workers abroad: What changes for Hungarians and those working in Hungary?

The European Parliament has approved a long-awaited revision of EU rules coordinating social security systems, introducing clearer rules for millions of people who live or work in another EU member state. The reform aims to simplify access to social security benefits, strengthen cooperation between»»»

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Tanjug 9h

Macut holds consultations with ministers, focus on accelerating reforms

BELGRADE - Serbian PM Djuro Macut held regular consultations on Tuesday with the ministers of foreign affairs, European integration, construction, transport and infrastructure, and economy, with particular attention devoted to accelerating the implementation of commitments from Serbia's Reform Agen»»»

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Arab News 9h

UN experts demand Israel urgently release Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya

NEW YORK CITY: UN experts on Tuesday called on Israel to immediately release Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all health and care workers held in what they described as arbitrary detention. The experts said Abu Safiya’s continued detention without charge or trial reflects Israel’s sy»»»

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France24 10h

Prince Harry loses lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher for invasion of privacy

Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost a case that alleged the publisher of UK tabloid Daily Mail had invaded their privacy by gathering information unlawfully. It was the third and final case brought by the Duke of Sussex in his acrimonious legal battle with British tabloids, which has f»»»

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Tanjug 10h

Mali: Serbia to host ITU AI for Good Impact Europe summit next year

BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday Serbia would host an ITU AI for Good Impact Europe summit in May next year, during EXPO 2027 Belgrade. After India and South Africa, the summit will be held in Europe for the first time. Mali pointed out that this was a major internati»»»

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Gulf News 10h

Jail for Telangana cop who amassed illegal assets worth Rs300 crore

Hyderabad A city court on Tuesday sent suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sankireddy Bheem Reddy to judicial custody for 14 days in the Disproportionate Assets case registered by the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) after he was allegedly found to be owning illegal assets worth a»»»

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UPI 11h

Prince Harry loses privacy case against Daily Mail publisher - UPI.com

Prince Harry leaves the Royal Courts of Justice after giving evidence in his trial against Associated Newspapers in London on Jan. 21. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- Prince Harry and six other plaintiffs have lost their privacy case against the publisher of the Dail»»»

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Gulf News 11h

SABIS graduates begin their global journey

Across the region, a new generation of students is stepping confidently onto the world stage. This year, future-ready graduates from 15 schools in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman are beginning their next chapter, joining leading universities worldwide, including the University of Pennsylvania, Im»»»

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UPI 11h

Bolivia prosecutors seek pretrial detention for blockade leader - UPI.com

Truck drivers and producers block cargo access to Viru Viru International Airport to demand that the government of Rodrigo Paz guarantee free transit in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, on June 19. Roadblocks demanding the resignation of Bolivian President Paz disrupted transportation and caused shortages of f»»»

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Arab News 11h

El Nino is expected ‘to break records’: top expert

PARIS: The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, raising concerns about droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event. Forecast models are pointing to an “extreme” event, said Tim Stockdale, an El Nino expert a»»»

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Arab News 11h

Philippines’ VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos 

MANILA: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as she made a brief appearance at the Senate on Tuesday, declaring herself “bloodied but unbowed” shortly before her impeachment trial resumed. On the second day of the trial — the result of which could determine if she runs for t»»»

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The Peninsula 11h

9 Pakistani police officers killed in armed attack on security checkpoint

Islamabad: Nine Pakistani police officers were killed on Tuesday after armed militants attacked a security checkpoint in the Ziarat district of Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan. Security sources reported that violent clashes and heavy exchanges of gunfire broke out between Pakistani po»»»

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Gulf News 11h

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek re-election amid donation allegations

London: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his Parliament seat and seek re-election in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars’ worth of donations. “I have done nothing wrong. I have not broken the law in any way at all. I »»»

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Gulf News 11h

Driving the future: Ajman Police share its smart licensing success

Ajman : The Vehicle and Drivers Licensing Services Centre at Ajman Police has shared its experience and best practices in delivering the foreign driving licence replacement service with a delegation from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), as part of efforts to exchange government expertis»»»

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France24 11h

Marine Le Pen branding as 'victim of judicial harassment' would be 'political stretch'

Marine Le Pen is set to give a crucial interview on French primetime television on July 7 following a sentence handed down by a court of appeal after she was found guilty of systemising the embezzlement of EU funds within her party, the National Rally. Although she has said she would not run with a»»»

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France24 12h

France's Le Pen cleared to run for president in 2027 but with ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen's path to the French presidency was thrown back into uncertainty on Tuesday after an appeals court cleared the far-right leader to run in next year's presidential election but ordered her to serve a one-year sentence with an ankle bracelet, raising questions over whether she could eff»»»

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France24 12h

Britain's Farage resigns as MP to stand for re-election amid furore over gift worth millions

Nigel ​Farage, ​the leader of populist party ‌Reform ⁠UK, ‌said on Tuesday ⁠he was resigning as an MP to stand for re-election so that the public could decide whether he should be ousted from parliament over a scandal involving the alleged non-disclosure of gifts with millions of pounds. Farage sai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 12h

Budget Committee Approves 2026 NHIF Budget Bill at First Reading

The 2026 Budget Bill of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was adopted on Tuesday at first reading by Parliament's Budget and Finance Committee with 15 votes in favour, 9 against and no abstentions. The bill provides for revenues and transfers totalling EUR 5.256 billion for the year, with e»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Prince Harry, Elton John lose case against UK tabloid

London: Prince Harry and Elton John on Tuesday lost their case against the Daily Mail’s publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering, according to a ruling by London’s High Court. A written judgment published following an 11-week trial earlier this year said the “claimants failed to prove t»»»

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RT 12h

Polish president’s chief-of-staff added to Ukrainian ‘kill list’

Ukraine’s state-backed Mirotvorets database of alleged “enemies of the state” has blacklisted Polish presidential chief-of-staff Zbigniew Bogucki, calling him an “anti-Ukrainian propagandist.” Bogucki responded by declaring himself an enemy of “Banderism” and Kiev’s “historical lies.” Tensions betw»»»

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UPI 12h

Marine Le Pen loses appeal but could still run for president of France - UPI.com

Marine Le Pen arrives at the Paris courthouse on the opening day of the appeal trial in her embezzlement case in Paris in January. Her appeal was denied Tuesday, but her ban on running for office was shortened, paving the way for her to run again. File Photo by Yoan Valat/EPA July 7 (UPI) -- Marine»»»

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Gulf News 12h

Pakistan plans faster home passport delivery for overseas citizens

Dubai: Pakistan is planning to further streamline home passport delivery services for overseas citizens as part of efforts to make the process faster and more convenient, Geo News reported. According to the report, Director General of Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a meetin»»»

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UPI 12h

Former DOJ employees call on senators to reject Blanche AG nomination - UPI.com

A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees have signed a letter asking senators to reject the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo July 7 (UPI) -- A group of more than 1,200 former Justice Department employees signed a lette»»»

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Arab News 12h

Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 10,852 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Tuesday, gaining 39.37 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 10,852.41. Total trading turnover of the benchmark index reached SR4.30 billion ($1.14 billion), with 118 stocks advancing and 136 declining. The MSCI Tadawul Index also rose, gaining »»»

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The Peninsula 13h

This year's El Nino likely to become record-breaker: top expert

Paris, France: The current El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to break records for its overall strength, a top expert said Tuesday, as regions face the risk of droughts, floods and other extremes linked to the event. El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacif»»»

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