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Ukraine strikes Siberia refinery as Kazakh leader tells Putin war should end
India's education minister resigns, end called to Delhi protests
India's education minister resigns, end called to Delhi protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after mass youth-led protests demanded his ouster in anger over a string of irregularities in potentially life-changing exams.

July 25, 2026

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Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front
Houthis target Saudi oil as new Middle East front

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they had launched missile and drone salvos against Saudi Arabia's oil facilities on Saturday, as fighting between regional allies of the United States and Iran intensified on a new front.

July 25, 2026

Devastating wildfires send 267,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Devastating wildfires send 267,000 fleeing in France and Spain

Unchecked wildfires raging Saturday in France's southwest and near Spain's capital Madrid have forced 267,000 people to flee and prompted Paris to deploy its military.

July 25, 2026

Madeleine McCann's brother reaches Commonwealth Games final
Madeleine McCann's brother reaches Commonwealth Games final

Madeleine McCann's brother Sean was cheered on by his parents as he booked a place in the final of the 400 metres freestyle event at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday.

July 25, 2026

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China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears
China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong.

July 25, 2026

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Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona
Spain striker Paralluelo joins Lyon from Barcelona

Salma Paralluelo, a World Cup winner at three age levels, has joined Lyon from Barcelona, the French women's football champions announced on Saturday.

July 25, 2026