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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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July 14, 2026

Bangladesh retains death penalty for online drug trafficking

The law also provides for the creation of special tribunals to handle drug-related cases in high-risk areas.

Bangladesh
July 14, 2026

Tension over Argentina, England World Cup semi-final showdown

England reached the semifinals after defeating Norway 2–1 in the quarterfinals, inspired by Bellingham’s outstanding form.

July 14, 2026

Family struggling to accept reality of Jayden Adams’ death after World Cup outing, says father

Adams played three matches at the World Cup in North America as South Africa reached the knockout round of the tournament for the first time in the country’s history.

July 13, 2026

South African police arrest four over attempted murder

The suspects are expected to appear before the Virginia Magistrate’s Court soon, the police said.

July 13, 2026

Hungarian parliament set to vote on president’s removal

Mr Sulyok, who served as a constitutional court judge for a decade before becoming president in 2024, had maintained that he had no political agenda.

July 13, 2026

EU to restrict children’s social media access among member states

She said the planned restrictions would be lifted ⁠gradually as children get older.

Ursula von der Leyen
July 13, 2026

Trump vows U.S. control of Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions

“We are going to guard it. We are going to get paid,” Mr Trump said.

United States President Donald Trump
July 13, 2026

University of Oxford develops new Ebola vaccine 

The vaccine would be assessed for safety and immune response in 50 healthy adults in the UK aged between 18 and 55.

A medical lab technician at work
July 13, 2026

U.S.-Iran War: Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation, freedom of Strait of Hormuz navigation

Egypt and Saudi Arabia called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.

Strait of Hormuz