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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described radical leftism as “a distinct and unique evil” at a ministerial meeting on the resurgence of political terrorism on July 16. He urged officials from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism efforts. Rubio called for particular attention to what he characterized as the rising threat posed by far-left terrorism. His appeal framed the issue as a renewed priority for governments involved in the meeting.

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VVOA Chinese★★★★☆2026-07-16 19:27Original

Fars reports that the United States struck Bandar Khomeini and destroyed a bridge. According to the outlet, road services are working to organize a detour route. The report provides no further details about the strike or the damage beyond the bridge’s destruction.

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TTASS★★★★☆2026-07-16 20:46Original

Massive wildfires are burning across the world amid unprecedented heatwaves. Their smoke is spreading a pungent haze over millions of people. The haze contains noxious gases and particulate matter. Exposure to these pollutants poses serious risks to human health.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 17:40Original

A Japanese government and private-sector project to develop domestic AI infrastructure plans to deploy next-generation AI servers equipped with more than 27,500 Nvidia Rubin graphics processors. The initiative is intended to secure computing resources and advance Japan’s domestic AI capabilities. The SoftBank-led Noetra alliance, funded by 44 companies, will build a large data center for the project.

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TToyo Keizai★★★☆☆2026-07-16 17:17Original

A fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers, killing 11 people. Nineteen others were injured in the blaze. The incident caused casualties at the facility, while no cause was given. The report identifies the site as an orphanage in Algeria’s capital.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-07-16 16:56Original

Canadian wildfires are sending thick plumes of smoke across New York and Chicago. The smoke is degrading air quality and leaving streets empty in parts of North America. Photos show the cities under the cloud of wildfire smoke.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-07-16 23:30Original

Hunger strikes have played a lasting role in Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk. The article asks whether this form of protest can still influence political change in India. It connects Wangchuk’s action with the country’s longer history of hunger strikes. The central question is whether such a protest retains its political power today.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-07-16 22:21Original

Syrian authorities say they intercepted a weapons shipment at the Al Tanf border crossing with Iraq. Officials said the cargo contained long-range missiles and drones and was reportedly intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon. They presented the seizure as a significant development under the new leadership of Ahmad al-Sharaa, following the fall of the Assad government. The interception took place as traditional regional supply routes face heightened scrutiny and mounting international pressure. Hezbollah rejected the accusation, challenging the claim that the shipment was meant for the group.

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AAl Jazeera English★★★☆☆2026-07-16 22:29Original

The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola is spreading through the Democratic Republic of Congo at a pace exceeding every previous outbreak. More than 2,000 confirmed cases and 796 deaths have been recorded in only two months. Health officials say containment is being hindered by the absence of an approved vaccine for this strain and by continuing conflict in the country. The warning underscores the speed and difficulty of the epidemic’s spread.

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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-07-16 15:02Original

France’s prime minister has arrived in Morocco accompanied by a delegation of officials. Choosing Rabat for the first overseas trip is presented as significant as Paris seeks to turn a diplomatic rapprochement into a wider strategic partnership. If the visit goes well, Morocco’s Mohammed VI could potentially travel to France. The discussions are also expected to cover new French investments and partnerships, with defence and civil nuclear projects particularly prominent on the agenda.

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FFrance 24 English★★★★☆2026-07-16 13:01Original

The United States will begin imposing a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil later this month. The measure comes as an election in Brazil approaches. It is the first move in the Trump administration’s new tariff strategy. The action follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of the administration’s earlier tariff impositions.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-07-16 09:47Original

Smoke from wildfires in south-central Canada and parts of Minnesota is moving across the United States. Air quality alerts have been issued in more than 20 states, affecting millions of Americans from Minnesota to New York, while authorities urge people to stay indoors. Unhealthy conditions are expected to persist this week. Smoke from more than 180 active fires in northern Ontario briefly left Toronto with air quality ranked among the worst in the world, before haze spread across several US states.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-07-16 14:49Original

Thousands of nurses in India hope to build careers in the United States. Their plans are slowed by visa backlogs that can last for years. At the same time, American healthcare providers are facing a growing shortage of workers. Recruiting from India is helping hospitals seek staff to fill that widening gap.

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DDW★★★☆☆2026-07-16 11:59Original

The European Union’s top court has upheld a Spanish law granting amnesty to Catalan separatists involved in the independence referendum. The arrangement enabled Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to remain in office in 2023. It also triggered major protests by opposition parties. The ruling therefore reinforces a measure that has remained at the center of Spain’s political dispute over Catalonia and the government’s parliamentary survival.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-07-16 12:50Original

Tajikistan imported nearly 600,000 metric tons of petroleum products during the first half of 2026. More than 90% of those imports came from Russia. The figures show Russia supplying the overwhelming majority of Tajikistan’s oil products in the reporting period. The trade data highlights the countries’ strong import connection in this sector.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-07-16 13:37Original

Human remains have been discovered in France’s Tarn region at a location identified to investigators by Cédric Jubillar. The find came during efforts to recover the body of his wife, Delphine Aussaguel, who has been missing since late 2020. French police placed a roadblock near the search area, with a gendarmerie van blocking access. The discovery marks a new development in the ongoing search for her remains.

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AAFP News Agency★★★☆☆2026-07-16 12:47Original

TSMC, the world’s leading producer of advanced AI chips and a major supplier to Nvidia, has pledged another $100 billion investment in Arizona. The company says demand driven by artificial intelligence will remain strong through 2030. The commitment signals a major expansion of TSMC’s US manufacturing footprint and reflects its confidence in the continued strength of the AI chip market.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 12:32Original

Gold prices fell on Thursday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East raised concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve could increase interest rates this year. Those rate-hike worries outweighed recent optimism that inflation pressures were easing. The conflict has therefore shifted market attention toward the possibility of tighter monetary policy. That change in expectations put downward pressure on gold.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-16 06:50Original

The International Energy Agency warned on Thursday that fully enforcing China’s rare earth export restrictions could place $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside China at risk. The warning highlights the potential reach of Beijing’s controls across industrial supply chains. Western manufacturing is presented as particularly exposed to disruptions in rare earth access. The estimate covers production downstream from the restricted materials.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-07-16 05:15Original

Football supporters cried, sang and leaped with joy in Buenos Aires and London on Wednesday. Their celebrations followed Argentina’s 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinal. The result sent Argentina into the World Cup final for the second tournament in a row. Fans in both cities marked the achievement with emotional and exuberant scenes.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-16 07:30Original

Britain’s media regulator has opened an investigation into TikTok’s UK operation. The probe will examine whether the company failed in the past, or is currently failing, to protect children from harmful content. Regulators said they want to understand the effectiveness of the platform’s child-safety measures. The inquiry focuses on TikTok’s responsibilities toward children using its service in Britain.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 05:50Original

Japan’s House of Councillors Budget Committee held a meeting of its directors. The ruling and opposition parties formally agreed to hold intensive deliberations on the 17th, the final day of the parliamentary session. Prime Minister Takaichi will be asked to attend the proceedings.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-16 02:11Original

The United States has introduced restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The State Department says American citizens and nationals who were in the country within the previous 21 days cannot enter the United States on commercial aviation. The measure prevents people currently in the African country from immediately flying home through commercial services. US officials cited the outbreak as the reason for the restrictions.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 01:20Original

The United Nations says two boats carrying Rohingya refugees departed in hazardous conditions and are believed to have capsized. More than 500 people are feared dead in the incident. The report comes amid years of dangerous sea crossings by thousands of Rohingya refugees seeking a route away from their plight.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-07-16 06:30Original

Japanese households have raised their expectations for inflation, according to a quarterly survey by the central bank released on Thursday. The share expecting prices to increase over the coming year reached a record high. The findings strengthen the case for the Bank of Japan to pursue further interest-rate increases.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-07-16 07:25Original