Vance says Epstein had connections to US, Israeli intelligence
The US vice president says Epstein ‘seemed’ to be connected to elements of the ‘Israeli deep state’.
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Nearly 75% of Americans think there’s too much money in politics
The US is set to have some of the most expensive elections in history.
Published On 15 Jul 2026
US Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel integration
The Senate votes 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
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What we know about UK politician Ann Widdecombe’s murder
The former politician was found dead in her home last week after sustaining ‘serious injuries’, according to police.
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ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?
More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.
Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move
Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown
In a massive corruption crackdown, Iraqi authorities have uncovered 375kg of gold linked to a high-profile case.
![Supreme Judicial Council SJC announced on Monday the recovery of 375 kilograms of gold in the corruption case involving the detained former Deputy Oil Minister for Refining Affairs, Adnan Al-Jumaili. [Iraqi News Agency via Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/img_2028-1-1783939296.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?
Graham, an ex-Trump critic, had turned into staunch supporter of the US president’s domestic and international policies.
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The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform
Qatar’s late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The US Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military
Sunday’s attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
