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Andy Burnham Vows to 'Bring Back Hope' as UK's Newest Prime Minister
UK's soon-to-be Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to 'bring back hope' to the country, becoming the seventh PM in a decade and the fourth since 2022. His biggest challenge will be convincing voters that Labour can bring stability.
France 24 · 20 Jul, 14:36
Ebola death toll in DR Congo nears 1,000
At least 930 people have died and 2,344 confirmed cases have been reported in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Jauns.lv · 20 Jul, 14:36
Ukrainian combat divers who blew up a Russian bomber have built their own sea drone
Ukraine's National Guard unveiled a naval drone designed by one of its frontline units, reflecting a growing trend of soldiers building the weapons they fight with.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Jul, 14:36
US and Iran launch new strikes after three US service members killed
Three US service members killed, US conducts ninth consecutive day of bombing after peace talks over Strait of Hormuz memorandum collapsed.
NPR World · 20 Jul, 13:38
Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race
Maine Democrats quickly unify behind former state lawmaker Troy Jackson after initial nominee Graham Platner suspended his campaign amid scandals. Meanwhile, Trump announces upgrades to Qatari-gifted Air Force One, and the administration activates a dormant court for deporting 'alien terrorists'.
The Guardian World · 20 Jul, 13:37
Chelyabinsk Activist Ends Campaign After Jumping From Window to Escape Police
Urban planning blogger and activist Mikhail Popov has suspended his election campaign after fracturing his spine while jumping from a second-floor window to flee police officers.
The Moscow Times · 20 Jul, 13:37
EU Fines AliExpress €550 Million for Violating Digital Services Act
The European Commission has imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress for failing to protect users from illegal, dangerous, and counterfeit goods, breaching the Digital Services Act.
ERR (rus) · 20 Jul, 13:36
Polish MP sparks scandal by posting photo of caught tuna on holiday
Polish MP Izabela Bodnar has sparked public outrage after sharing a photo of two large tuna she caught during a holiday in Spain. Critics highlight the contrast with her previous advocacy for animal rights.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Jul, 13:36
Zelensky Under Pressure: Protesters and Soldiers Demand Reaffirmation of Drone Warfare Vision
Protesters and many soldiers are demanding that President Zelensky reaffirm the drone warfare vision laid out by the defense minister he fired last week.
The New York Times · 20 Jul, 13:36
Outgoing UK PM Keir Starmer's Farewell Speech Replayed
Keir Starmer, the outgoing British Prime Minister, delivered a farewell speech at Downing Street. France 24 replayed the speech on July 20, 2026.
France 24 · 20 Jul, 13:36
Russian State TV Covers Up Massive Fires After Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses
Russian state television deliberately withheld video footage and photographs documenting apocalyptic fires at Wildberries warehouses following Ukrainian drone strikes. At least eight people were killed and over 80 injured in the attacks.
BNN · 20 Jul, 12:37
Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia: one dead, five wounded
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs, killing one person and injuring five, according to the regional administration.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Jul, 12:37
Apps Marketed to US Troops Contain Chinese and Russian Code
A study found that more than one in eight mobile apps marketed to US military personnel contain software from China, Russia, or other foreign nations, raising data security concerns.
Wired · 20 Jul, 12:37
Hungary PM Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for president
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar has proposed chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for the presidency after a constitutional amendment removed the current president from office.
France 24 · 20 Jul, 12:37
Ukraine and its allies hope Graham isn’t their last friend with Trump’s ear
Ukraine and its allies express concern that Senator Graham may be the last influential supporter with access to Donald Trump's administration.
Politico Europe · 20 Jul, 12:37
North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but they are expected to speak shortly after Burnham becomes prime minister, according to The New York Times.
The New York Times · 20 Jul, 12:37
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US Secretary of State Rubio Signals Willingness to Meet with Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated openness to meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the ASEAN summit in Manila.
Apollo.lv · 20 Jul, 11:37
Botswana warns its people about Russian job scams that end in the trenches against Ukraine
Botswana officials say they keep receiving distress calls from citizens already at the front, describing dangerous conditions they never signed up for.
Euromaidan Press · 20 Jul, 11:37
Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
Ukraine struggles to mobilize men as the war with Russia enters its fifth year, leading to over 600 attacks on recruitment officers, including a fatal stabbing. Protesters in Lviv recently smashed a military vehicle.
BBC World · 20 Jul, 11:36
Ukraine strikes Moscow with 400 drones after massive Russian attack on Kyiv; Lithuania warns of Baltic risk
Ukraine launched 400 drones at Moscow overnight, wounding two and setting buildings ablaze, a day after Russia's largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Lithuania's defence minister warned Russia sees the Baltics and Poland as nearest targets for a new escalation.
Guardian Ukraina · 20 Jul, 11:36
Man detained in Germany for throwing tomato at Bavaria's premier
A man was immediately detained after throwing a tomato at Bavarian state premier Markus Söder during a public event. Söder was unharmed and continued his speech.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Jul, 11:36
Israel delays vote on Armenian genocide recognition amid Azerbaijani pressure
A decision by the Israeli government to recognize the mass deaths of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide has not yet been submitted for parliamentary approval, likely due to pressure from Azerbaijan.
LSM · 20 Jul, 11:36
Andy Burnham's Promise to Deliver Tangible Improvements to Britons' Lives Put to the Test
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's new Prime Minister on Monday, with a commitment to raise living standards, but his agenda will be tested by the country's financial situation and prior commitments.
France 24 · 20 Jul, 11:36
Shufrych's son granted special conditions in reserve company
Nestor Shufrych, son of a former MP, after mobilization was placed in a reserve company where he received preferential treatment: a separate room, ceramic armor plates, personal phone. He went on leave and never returned.
Ukrainska Pravda · 20 Jul, 10:37
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills three, including child, injures over 40
Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs on the evening of July 19, partially destroying a residential building. Three people died, including an 11-year-old girl, and more than 40 were injured.
Meduza · 20 Jul, 10:36
Andy Burnham to become UK prime minister – live updates
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK prime minister on Monday, replacing Keir Starmer who was ousted just two years after a landslide general election victory.
Politico Europe · 20 Jul, 10:36
Russian drones strike Mykolaiv and Poltava oblasts, damaging petrol stations and industrial plant
Russian drone attacks on the morning of July 20 damaged two petrol stations in Mykolaiv and caused a fire at an industrial facility in Poltava Oblast. No casualties have been reported.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Jul, 09:37
Rubio Says U.S. Still Open to Diplomacy With Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States remains open to diplomatic talks with Iran, even as both sides intensify attacks. Iran has signaled a willingness to negotiate, according to Rubio.
The New York Times · 20 Jul, 09:37
Lithuania Bids Farewell to Volunteer Killed in Ukraine
A funeral was held in Vilnius on Sunday for Ignas Kailius, a 25-year-old Lithuanian volunteer who died fighting alongside Ukrainian forces against Russia's invasion. He is the third known Lithuanian citizen to have been killed in Ukraine since the full-scale war began.
LRT English · 20 Jul, 09:37
UK gets fifth prime minister in four years
On July 20, the UK welcomed a new prime minister, Andy Burnham, the fifth in four years, succeeding Keir Starmer.
BNN · 20 Jul, 09:37
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
Data reveals that an increasing number of midwives under 35 are leaving the NHS in England due to burnout, worsening the already strained staffing situation in maternity units.
The Guardian World · 20 Jul, 08:38
Protests in Houston continue over ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds in Houston demand justice for 52-year-old Mexican man shot by an ICE agent on July 7. Protesters call for a city shutdown on July 24.
Al Jazeera · 20 Jul, 08:38
Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 100 drones and two Kh-59/69 missiles
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on July 19-20 with two Kh-59/69 missiles and 94 drones; Ukrainian air defenses destroyed or jammed 81 drones.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 20 Jul, 08:37
US carries out strikes on Iranian targets for ninth consecutive night
The US military has conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets for the ninth straight night, aiming to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continues to retaliate against US allies in the region.
TVNET · 20 Jul, 08:37
Hungarian President Signs Constitutional Amendments, Ends Term and Conflict with Government
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok signed constitutional amendments over the weekend that terminate his term and resolve a conflict with the new government.
LSM · 20 Jul, 08:36
AI-altered bird images threaten credibility of citizen science research
Scientists warn that AI-generated or manipulated bird photos on forums can contaminate citizen science databases, hampering research on species distribution.
The Guardian Science · 20 Jul, 07:37