WSJ World News

European Governments Cut Borrowing, But Weaker Growth Might Slow Progress

European governments have cut their borrowing at the start of their fiscal years, but further progress is set to be more challenging if growth slows in response to higher energy costs that have accompanied the Middle East conflict.

general  Jul 21, 2026

WSJ World News

German Investor Confidence Climbs, Supported by Reform Package

Investor confidence improved more than expected this month, helped by the government’s proposed reforms and better sentiment in industries exposed to the war in Iran.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea

Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.

general  Jul 21, 2026

WSJ World News

U.K. Defense Stocks Rally on Appointment of New Treasury Chief

Defense stocks jumped as investors bet the former defense secretary will oversee an increase in the department’s spending.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.

general  Jul 21, 2026

Washington Post World

A Red Sea blockade threatens a new front in U.S.-Iran war

After a 10th night of U.S. strikes, Tehran retaliated with fresh attacks in Jordan and Bahrain.

general  Jul 21, 2026

BBC World

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan

Dozens remained missing after floods swept through a city in Nuristan, an isolated province in the country’s east.

general  Jul 21, 2026

WSJ World News

If Ukraine Can Make This Big Gun, Patriot Missiles May Be Next

Kyiv has signed a deal to make BAE Systems-designed howitzers, a potential test of the country’s ability to make other sophisticated foreign weapons.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

When Protesters Speak, Zelensky Listens, in the Ukrainian Tradition

With anger high over the firing of the defense minister, the president’s office is signaling an openness to compromise.

general  Jul 21, 2026

The Guardian

Mitie agrees £3.1bn takeover by OCS in blow to London stock market

Board of UK government contractor recommends deal with private-equity owned rivalBusiness live – latest updatesThe outsourcer Mitie has agreed to a £3.1bn takeover by its private-equity owned rival OCS Group, ending nearly four decades on the stock market and making it the latest London-listed company to be acquired this year.On Tuesday, the government contractor said its board has recommended that shareholders accept a cash offer of 221.6p a share, a 44.7% premium to Monday’s closing price. Con

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening up a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

Two Young Brothers and Their Search for Venezuela’s Dead

Winder and Deivi Delfín dug every day for 26 days to find the bodies of their mother, brother and grandmother.

general  Jul 21, 2026

The Guardian

Suspect who sent anonymous tip to Alaska police charged with 1993 killing

Christopher Popps, 54, arrested in Michigan on second-degree murder charge in death of Patrick DearthA Michigan man suspected of having murdered a co-worker in Alaska in 1993 was arrested recently after he called in what he intended to be an anonymous tip revealing where had hidden the victim’s long missing body, according to investigators.Christopher Popps, 54, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Dearth, Alaska state police said in a statement detailing the latest deve

general  Jul 21, 2026

The Guardian

D4vd set to appear in court over death of teen girl found in his Tesla

Prosecutors seeking to try musician, born David Anthony Burke, for murder over death of Celeste Rivas HernandezSinger-songwriter D4vd is set to appear in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday as prosecutors aim to prove sufficient evidence exists for him to stand trial for the murder and sexual abuse of a minor, Celeste Rivas Hernandez.The preliminary hearing is expected to conclude on Thursday. The proceeding follows several delays in the case, in part due to the voluminous amount of investigatory

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

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general  Jul 21, 2026

The Guardian

Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast

Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and conducted 30-minute drill south of PlymouthA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the day Andy Burnham was appointed as prime minister.The Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and requested that a British warship, which had been tracking it, retreat to a safe distance. Continue reading...

general  Jul 21, 2026

BBC World

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

general  Jul 21, 2026

NY Times World

UK’s New Prime Minister Burnham Orders Cut in Taxes on Electricity

Prime Minister Andy Burnham moved quickly to confront the high cost of living. And President Trump wished him well after a phone call between the two leaders.

general  Jul 21, 2026

The Guardian

Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation

Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public controlBusiness live – latest updatesThe group of investors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have offered the government a “golden share” in a last-ditch attempt to convince Andy Burnham not to nationalise Britain’s biggest water company.London & Valley Water (L&VW), a consortium of 100 institutional investors that hold £17bn of the company’s £21bn debt, said it recogni

general  Jul 21, 2026