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In mid-July 2026, Ukraine fired its defense minister and named a new top military commander, both part of a broader government reshuffle after public outcry over defense leadership.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has fired his top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and replaced him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi. The move follows the dismissal of the defence minister days earlier, which sparked protests and revealed conflict among top officials.
The Pentagon asked Congress for $87.6 billion to keep fighting the Iran war, saying it is running low on cash. Senators from both parties raised concerns about rising costs, American casualties, and a lack of transparency from the Defense Department.
Iran attacked a Kuwaiti water plant on two consecutive days in July 2026. Both Iran and the U.S. have been targeting each other's water facilities during their ongoing conflict, raising urgent questions about civilian survival, international law, and whether diplomacy can still work.
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is moving slowly toward the Gulf Coast with 60 mph winds, bringing warnings of storm surge, flash flooding, and heavy rain across four states through Friday.
The Netherlands has approved a law banning all trade with goods from illegal Israeli settlements, joining several other European countries acting on their own. The EU remains divided on a shared approach, and the biggest open question is whether the ban can actually be enforced.
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province killed at least 23 people on 20 July 2026, with over 100 still missing. Rescue efforts are slowed by mountains, few roads, and the Taliban government's limited access to international aid. More rain is forecast across 10 Afghan provinces.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham removed more than half of his predecessor Keir Starmer's cabinet, promoted figures who had defied Starmer, and reduced the number of women in the UK's top government roles — all within a month of Starmer stepping down.
RFK Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control,' but a reversed lettuce recall, cuts to health agencies, and thousands of pending cases paint a more complicated picture.
Andy Burnham launched his new government with John Healey as chancellor — a surprise pick who brings Treasury experience but faces tight limits on taxing and borrowing.
International news — wars, geopolitics, diplomacy, and major global events.
1958 articles
In mid-July 2026, Ukraine fired its defense minister and named a new top military commander, both part of a broader government reshuffle after public outcry over defense leadership.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has fired his top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and replaced him with General Mykhailo Drapatyi. The move follows the dismissal of the defence minister days earlier, which sparked protests and revealed conflict among top officials.
The Pentagon asked Congress for $87.6 billion to keep fighting the Iran war, saying it is running low on cash. Senators from both parties raised concerns about rising costs, American casualties, and a lack of transparency from the Defense Department.
Iran attacked a Kuwaiti water plant on two consecutive days in July 2026. Both Iran and the U.S. have been targeting each other's water facilities during their ongoing conflict, raising urgent questions about civilian survival, international law, and whether diplomacy can still work.
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is moving slowly toward the Gulf Coast with 60 mph winds, bringing warnings of storm surge, flash flooding, and heavy rain across four states through Friday.
The Netherlands has approved a law banning all trade with goods from illegal Israeli settlements, joining several other European countries acting on their own. The EU remains divided on a shared approach, and the biggest open question is whether the ban can actually be enforced.
Flash floods in Afghanistan's Nuristan province killed at least 23 people on 20 July 2026, with over 100 still missing. Rescue efforts are slowed by mountains, few roads, and the Taliban government's limited access to international aid. More rain is forecast across 10 Afghan provinces.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham removed more than half of his predecessor Keir Starmer's cabinet, promoted figures who had defied Starmer, and reduced the number of women in the UK's top government roles — all within a month of Starmer stepping down.
RFK Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control,' but a reversed lettuce recall, cuts to health agencies, and thousands of pending cases paint a more complicated picture.
Andy Burnham launched his new government with John Healey as chancellor — a surprise pick who brings Treasury experience but faces tight limits on taxing and borrowing.