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US Announces Tariffs on Dozens of Countries Over Forged Labour Concerns
The US government banned rough diamond imports from Zimbabwe over forced labour concerns in October 2019. Zimbabwe dismissed the allegations, while monitors…
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King Charles III emerges from Tardis at Commonwealth Games
King Charles III emerged from a Tardis during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, held indoors before a crowd…
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Joshua Leads Israelite Tribes Into Canaan Following the Death of Moses
Following the death of Moses, his successor Joshua faces the immense responsibility of leading the Israelite tribes into the land of Canaan.…
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Joshua Succeeds Moses as the New Leader of the Israelites to Enter Canaan
Following the death of Moses, the Israelite leader Joshua—born in Egypt and originally named Hoshea—was tasked by God to lead the tribes…
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Burnham Pulls Back On Tax Allowance
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that he will not be moving forward with plans to increase the tax-free personal allowance, marking…
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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
As of July 22, 2026, Iran and the United States remain in a fragile diplomatic cycle following the June 17, 2026, Islamabad…
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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion in Canadian Imports
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration will impose 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. The…
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Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Mexican Coast Triggering Tsunami Alert
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, early Friday, July 17, 2026, triggering a tsunami alert for…
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Iran Strikes US Special Operations Command Center in Syria
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard confirmed a strike on a U.S. special operations command center in Syria’s Al-Tanf region. The escalation marks a significant…
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White House Confirms Iran Seeks Diplomatic Deal Despite Recent Military Strikes
The White House has confirmed that Iran continues to engage in diplomatic discussions with the United States and has expressed a clear…
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US Launches Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire Agreement Collapses
The United States has launched a series of military strikes against Iranian targets, effectively ending a June ceasefire and a fragile memorandum…
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Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Airstrikes Intensify Near Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have risen following reports that the United States has launched additional airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the…