Economy

2026-07-17 18:00:25.764797

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with nationalisation of British Steel

The UK imports most of its steel, with major suppliers including the European Union, the US, China and India. The UK also gets some steel from Asia, from countries such as India, South Korea, Vietnam and China. An independent evaluation will be carried out to determine whether Jingye will receive compensation.

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2026-07-17 18:03:00.598859

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New York has been blanketed by smoke since Wednesday, but conditions have likely improved enough for Friday's game to play out as scheduled. Canadian wildfire smoke previously had a large-scale impact on the eastern United States in 2023. Three MLB games were cancelled between New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia.

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2026-07-17 18:04:03.437250

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Point in a Month After Strikes

Escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, attacks on critical infrastructure, and near-halted Hormuz tanker traffic are fueling expectations of higher oil prices. ICE Brent trading around $86 per barrel, particularly as both Washington and Tehran seem to have given up on diplomacy. The renewed conflict has once again raised concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuez, where tanker traffic has faced further disruption.

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Entertainment

2026-07-17 18:01:18.299611

Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner for My Left Foot, dies aged 81

Fricker's first Hollywood role after her Oscar was as the homeless Pigeon Lady in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Her nuance and melancholy as a homeless woman who befriends Macaulay Culkin's charmingly wayward Kevin McCallister made the secondary character a memorable one.

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2026-07-17 18:03:18.050886

Billboard in Iran’s Capital Depicts Trump in a Coffin

Iran has installed a massive billboard in Tehran, depicting President Trump lying in a coffin beneath the words, featuring the words “We Kill Trump.” According to the clip on X, the Commander-in-Chief is shown lying dead inside an open black coffin, his hair disheveled, with hands folded over a red tie.

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Health

2026-07-17 18:02:33.262260

Israeli strike on Gaza funeral killed at least seven people, hospital says

The sixth round of direct Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, held in Rome under US sponsorship, ended with an agreement to finalize the pilot zone structure. The plan forms part of the framework agreement aimed at consolidating the ceasefire and preparing for a gradual Israeli withdrawal in return for the deployment of the Lebanese army. Military sources, however, linked the delay to Israeli actions on the ground in Lebanon.

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Politics

2026-07-17 18:01:06.071139

White House Teleprompter Operator Bet on Trump Speeches, Kalshi Says

Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, is accused of placing bets on words the president would use during major public addresses, including the State of the Union speech. Perez would also reportedly back out of certain bets mid-speech if Trump skipped over certain sections that included a word he had previously bet would be mentioned. He allegedly placed bets on more than 12 speeches in a period of three months.

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2026-07-17 18:01:39.787155

Trump Brings Full Weight of Government to Bolster False Election Claims

The network broke off after about 15 minutes to debunk Trump’s claims of election fraud. “Honestly, much of what the president has said on this topic is false,” a spokesperson said. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, have urged networks not to air the speech.

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2026-07-17 18:01:48.853569

In Prime Time, Trump Criticizes Networks for Not Carrying His Speech

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia called Trump’s claims “totally bogus.” Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York said Trump is trying to sow confusion before the midterm elections. In the speech, Trump declassified intelligence that he said showed Chinese interference in U.S. elections.

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2026-07-17 18:02:09.242641

Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister

Critics claim Burnham’s politics are vague on key points, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges. Burnham stood in the by-election with the intention of ousting the prime minister. He said he wanted to eradicate "infighting," the "insidious briefing culture" and the "factionalis"

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2026-07-17 18:02:47.401326

Andy Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Is Set to Be Britain’s Prime Minister

Andy Burnham was the only contender in the center-left party’s leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer will remain prime minister until Monday, when he formally tenders his resignation to King Charles III. Burnham did little to elaborate on the plans set out in the one speech he had given since returning to parliament last month.

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2026-07-17 18:03:08.545153

Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election

Israel’s parliament dissolved Friday, clearing the way for Oct. 27 elections. The dissolution caps a rare full four-year term in Israel, where governments typically fall early. Israel holds elections on average every 2.4 years, making it the second-lowest ranked country in the OECD for periods between elections.

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Sports

2026-07-17 18:02:22.073723

‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner

Lionel Messi was the physical manifestation of Argentina's belief. Argentina will enter the World Cup final believing that, with Messi and the army. Spain will present a very different challenge than England did, but Argentina will believe that, as well as Messi. Argentina face Spain in the final at the Maracana on Sunday.

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Technology

2026-07-17 18:00:54.508843

Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell

Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite cyclospora. Symptoms can take up to two weeks to cause symptoms, and often last longer than food poisoning. Symptoms include: Watery diarrhea (most common), loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, increased gas and Nausea.

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2026-07-17 18:01:58.029345

Meta in Talks to Lease Computing Power to Anthropic in Potential $10 Billion Deal

Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth as much as $10 billion over two years. The potential arrangement would represent a new business line for Meta, which has invested heavily in AI infrastructure. Such a deal would help Meta diversify beyond advertising by generating revenue from its infrastructure.

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World

2026-07-17 18:00:12.516264

Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure

"We could see the early stages of a preparation for something like a limited ground invasion on those strategic outposts" "It would be seen as the US engaging in its usual practice of targeting civilians, as far as Iranians are concerned" "The bridges in particular are important for military logistics and operations, a

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2026-07-17 18:00:35.399932

Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains. There has long been public concern over the lack of male heirs in the imperial family. But it does not change the law barring women from ascending the throne despite wide public support for a female emperor. Princess Aiko, the only child of the current emperor, still not eligible to succeed the throne.

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2026-07-17 18:00:45.587170

Philippines condemns monkey video on Chinese media as racist

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys. The Philippines has called the imagery "offensive, distressing and unacceptable" The video was posted by the state-run China Daily on July 17. The video shows a man dressed as a monkey with the caption: "I am a monkey"

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2026-07-17 18:01:30.316753

Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes

Presidents of both parties have argued that the War Powers Resolution is an unconstitutional limit on the president’s constitutional powers. Last month marked the first time Congress invoked this clause to force an administration to stop a conflict. Supporters say the resolution is legally binding, but the administration has argued it is not and has continued military operations.

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2026-07-17 18:03:29.579001

Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates

U.S. officials have said attacks on southern Iran are designed in part to give Trump options. President Trump has also declined to rule out a ground assault on Iran’s coast or islands. Iran argues that Tehran was complying with its obligations by managing passage through the strait. "All the infrastructure in the region will be crushed under the steel blows of the powerful armed forces of Iran"

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2026-07-17 18:03:40.938047

Iran’s Top Negotiator Signals Door to Diplomacy Is Still Open

The fighting resumed over Iran’s unwillingness to allow oil tankers and other commercial vessels to navigate freely through the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a vital Persian Gulf shipping route through which 20% of the world's oil normally flows. Trump has stepped up military attacks and reinstituted an earlier Navy blockade of Iranian ports to inflict economic pain.

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2026-07-17 18:03:51.453924

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes With No Sign of Backing Down

Only three commodity vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, the fewest daily transits since May. India has directed that no Indian seafarers be deployed on vessels undertaking passage through the Strait. Iran claims control over the Strait, a key route for the global oil and gas trade.

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