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+2 sources·21 July 2026 · 16:04 UTCBreaking

Man attacks two American tourists with knife near ancient Acropolis site in Athens, leaving two injured in stabbing incident

Separately, Ukrainians rallied in Kyiv in support of ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The outgoing defense minister blamed General Oleksandr Syrskiy for hindering reforms; Syrskiy earlier organized Kyiv's defense in 2022, planned the counteroffensive, and mapped the first land invasion of Russia since WWII.

+2 sources·22 July 2026 · 08:16 UTCBreaking

Rebel Wilson cleared of defaming 'The Deb' co-star Charlotte MacInnes; judge dismissed lawsuit, ordered MacInnes to pay costs

Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled that MacInnes failed to establish serious harm and changed her story about being uncomfortable. Wilson called the outcome a 'substantial win' and said she is focused on her family and work, while Ghost and other producers are suing Wilson in Los Angeles over writing credits.

·22 July 2026 · 06:40 UTCBreaking

Andy Burnham plays the long game in an age of short attention spans

Burnham's path to power began after Labour's poor local elections, with an ally forecasting his move to No 10. He aims to provide immediate cost-of-living relief as a down payment on a 10-year plan for deeper improvements.

·22 July 2026 · 05:31 UTCBreaking

Arizona GOP nominated Biggs and other MAGA stalwarts in primary; 5 primary takeaways from the election

President Trump praised Biggs as 'a great governor' despite losing him from Congress, while Katie Hobbs said she will earn every vote by showing Arizonans she puts the state ahead of partisan politics. The DOJ's decision to send election monitors into three Arizona counties was described as 'highly unusual' by an expert.

+2 sources·22 July 2026 · 05:31 UTCBreaking

Defense Secretary Hegseth grilled by Senate over $37.5B Iran war cost as Sen. Peters says 'you, sir, are the failure'

The $37.5 billion figure includes costs through September 30, while 18 U.S. troops have been killed and over 430 injured. Hegseth also requested $1.5 trillion for the 2027 defense budget, calling it the greatest threat if unfunded.

+1 source·22 July 2026 · 01:22 UTCBreaking

Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says; conflict escalates with new US attacks

Hegseth requested $90 billion in additional funding, but Democratic sources say the actual cost is higher because it excludes military construction for damaged bases. The hearing saw a heated exchange where Sen. Peters called the strategy a failure, drawing a sharp rebuke from Hegseth.

·22 July 2026 · 01:22 UTCBreaking

Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offers the sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov a 'prominent position'

Fedorov's dismissal sparked protests in Kyiv and other cities, with demonstrators demanding Syrskyi's removal and setting a Friday deadline for Fedorov's reinstatement. Zelenskyy appointed Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, a popular and innovative commander who has fought Russia since 2014, as the new head of Ukraine's armed forces.

·21 July 2026 · 16:04 UTCBreaking

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party in India has vowed to continue its protest in the capital Delhi after a police crackdown

Nearly 180 people were injured in the crackdown, including 118 police and 60 protesters. The movement demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam system failures, with student Sona Bisht vowing 'we will not move from here' until demands are met.

+2 sources·21 July 2026 · 14:41 UTCBreaking

India's Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party halts marches after police violence; vows to continue protests in Delhi

The movement emerged after a Supreme Court judge likened unemployed youth to cockroaches and a medical exam leak that forced 2.2 million students to retake the test, contributing to at least 12 suicides. The CJP is demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and ₹10 million ($104,000) compensation for each family of students who died.

·21 July 2026 · 13:59 UTCBreaking

Tropical Storm Bertha generates heavy rains and winds over Gulf Coast; storm moving westward, unlikely to make direct Florida landfall

Bertha has sustained winds of 45 knots with gusts to 55 knots and is moving northwest at 4 knots; a frontal system is expected to prevent it from becoming a hurricane. Warnings including tropical storm, rip current, and small craft advisories are in effect for Florida's Gulf Coast from Apalachicola to Alabama, with peak waves of 12 feet.

·21 July 2026 · 13:52 UTCBreaking

Andy Burnham gathers his Cabinet for first meeting as UK Prime Minister; sweeps away Keir Starmer supporters

Burnham announced a tax cut on energy bills saving the average household about £45 a year, funded by scrapping Starmer's digital ID plan. He also spoke with President Trump, who called it a 'very good conversation' and agreed to meet.