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Iran hits US allies as Israel warns missiles headed for Jordan could land on its territory July 19, 2026
Israel's military says Iran has launched missiles toward Jordan, warning that the conflict could spill over its borders
Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team July 19, 2026
President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk July 19, 2026
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Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in U.S. July 19, 2026
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Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster July 18, 2026
Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country
The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war July 18, 2026
The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other
License revoked for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as teen July 18, 2026
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The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction
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Kelly Clarkson Jokes About Getting Fired After Ending Talk Show July 19, 2026
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“The Map of Longing” Offers Real Catharsis Despite Its Teen Melancholy July 17, 2026
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The Open 2026: fourth and final round at Royal Birkdale – live July 19, 2026
️Updates from the final day’s play at Royal Birkdale️Official leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsThe final few games are running late, due to a rules brouhaha in an earlier match. So if you’ve been hammering away at refresh waiting for news of Tommy Fleetwood, here he comes now. The usual hubbub on the tee, […]
World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina final buildup; England win 10-goal thriller – live July 19, 2026
⚽ World Cup final starts at 3pm EST, 8pm BST, 5am AEST⚽ Player guide | Golden Boot | Follow on TikTok | Mail usWatching England against France – though, of course, defensive intensity was lower – it was still noticeable how dangerous Saka and Marcus Rashford were on the counter. Had Tuchel sent them on […]
Tour de France 2026: stage 15 takes riders into Alps and Plateau de Solaison finish – live July 19, 2026
Stage updates, starting from 1.10pm CET/12.10pm BST You can email Tanya | Stage-by-stage guide | Team guideThe peloton will pedal away from Champagnole in about five minutes, with kilometre zero at 12.20.Doping control have been visiting in the night – Pogacar at 5am and Vingegaard at 2am – he isn’t impressed. Continue reading...
Formula One 2026: Belgian Grand Prix – live July 19, 2026
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England v India: third and deciding men’s cricket ODI – live July 19, 2026
Updates from Lord’s, play starting at 11am BST You can email James | And sign up for The Spin5th over: England 37-0 (Duckett 17, Bethell 17) Bethell and Duckett swish and flick, six off the over. India getting twitchy for the breakthrough, fast outfield and it looks a decent track for Lord’s.4th over: England 31-0 […]
Middle East crisis live: US launches new round of airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran after American troops killed July 19, 2026
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Readers reply: Why is there no rugby culture in Germany? July 19, 2026
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