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Wife says India illegally detaining hunger strike activist
Wife says India illegally detaining hunger strike activist

The wife of an Indian hunger strike activist taken to hospital against his will accused the government on Sunday of "illegal detention" disguised as medical care.

July 19, 2026

Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory
Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory

Israeli settlers set fire overnight to a mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said Sunday, as an AFP journalist saw the structure's entrance scorched and Hebrew graffiti sprayed on its walls.

July 19, 2026

Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war

Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating air war that is taking an increasing civilian toll on both sides.

July 19, 2026

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Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant

Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia.

July 19, 2026

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Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight

US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday -- after already providing one of the tournament's most controversial moments.

July 19, 2026