CBC Sports will begin its coverage of the Commonwealth Games on Thursday, with the opening ceremony from Glasgow at 2:30 p.m., live on CBC-TV and streamed at CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.

Prices at the pump increased at a slower rate on a year-over-year basis in June compared to May, the data showed.

Advocates, researchers and industry experts weigh in on the proposed Pathways Project, which aims to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions underground.

For five weeks, the FIFA Men's World Cup brought big crowds, busy transit and new energy to downtown Vancouver. Now that the crowds have left, the city is weighing the tournament’s legacy, with questions about public costs, Granville Street and whether soccer momentum can be sustained in B.C.

India faces a growing loneliness crisis as its population ages rapidly. Urbanization and changing social structures contribute to this increasing isolation. Young migrants and older adults alike experience profound feelings of not belonging. The emerging «silver economy» offers market-based solutions for connection and care. This situation highlights the need to address loneliness as a fundamental human requirement.

The Calcutta high court denied interim relief to the Trinamool Congress faction. Three party bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate will remain inaccessible. The court found no prima facie case for the petitioners' request. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged money laundering and dishonest financial transactions. The matter will be heard again on August 26.

Le Président de la République gabonaise est en visite d'État à Paris. Nicaise Moulombi, acteur de premier plan de la société civile et président du Haut Conseil des acteurs non étatiques du Gabon, dans une interview, fait une analyse structurée des enjeux de cette visite d'État, la première du genre pour Oligui Nguema en France, qui se déroule du 20 au 22 juillet 2026 à l'invitation d'Emmanuel Macron. 1. Pourquoi cette visite est-elle importante pour le Gabon ? Nicaise Moulombi : Le (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN - The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), on behalf of and in collaboration with UN agencies and humanitarian organizations, has provided a report covering the period from June 1-30 on humanitarian assistance to Iran during the ceasefire between Iran and the United States.

TEHRAN – In the first four months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, the anti-narcotics police have disbanded 388 drug trafficking gangs across the country, Iraj Kakavand, the head of anti-narcotics police, has said.

TEHRAN – Iran and Turkey are planning to establish a joint innovation center and define a sustainable business model, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.

TEHRAN – Iran grabbed two gold medals, one silver medal, and three bronze medals at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) held on July 15 and 16 in Shanghai, China.

A 52-year-old personal mobility aid (PMA) user was taken to hospital after he allegedly collided with a bus along Corporation Drive.He had driven his mobility device from the sidewalk onto the road, hitting a Tower Transit bus and getting jammed under it, Shin Min Daily News reported on Monday (July 20).He subsequently fell, resulting in a head injury, the report said.A video uploaded to the Sgfollowsall Instagram page shows a man lying beside bus number 49 beside a sidewalk as three paramedics tend to him.The paramedics then lift him up, put him on a stretcher and wheel him towards the rear of an ambulance parked ahead of the bus as the video ends.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a bus and a PMA along Corporation Drive at around 9.45am on Sunday.The male PMA rider was taken unconscious to hospital, while a 68-year-old male bus driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.The rider was subsequently taken to National University Hospital, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

There will be no by-election for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC following the resignation of former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Assoc Prof Faishal Ibrahim on Monday (July 20), said People's Action Party (PAP) chairman Desmond Lee.Explaining the considerations, Lee, who is also Minister for Education, stated that existing MPs — Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng, Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, four-term MP Tin Pei Ling, and first-term MP Diana Pang — will «step up, step forward».«We will make sure that all existing MPs step up, step forward, look after the residents of Kembangan, look after all the communities in Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC, including the Malay/Muslim community,» Lee said. He added that further announcements will be made as to how the GRC team can be further strengthened, with the goal of serving all residents. 

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (July 20) congratulated Andy Burnham on his appointment as the United Kingdom's new premier.Burnham became the country's seventh prime minister in a decade after a meeting with King Charles III.He succeeds former PM Keir Starmer who resigned following a series of missteps and judgement errors that eroded his standing within his party and the public.Extending his well-wishes to Burnham, PM Wong wrote: «I extend my warmest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. »I wish you every success as you lead the UK through this period of profound geopolitical and economic change, and as you work to build a stronger future for the British people.«Noting the »close and enduring relationship« between Singapore and the UK, PM Wong pointed to the strategic partnership between the two countries as a reflection of the breadth and depth of cooperation, which he highlighted was »built over many decades".He expressed confidence that the relationship will continue to strengthen across a wide range of areas, including in innovation, science and technology, and defence. 

Police in New Delhi clash with thousands near India’s parliament demanding the resignation of the education minister in New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

Thousands have protested in Tokyo against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution Read Full Article at RT.com

Sao Tome and Principe has reelected Carlos Vila Nova after he ran independently following a split with the ruling ADI party Read Full Article at RT.com

A Ukrainian kamikaze drone struck a passenger bus in a Russian border town, killing five and wounding more than 20 others Read Full Article at RT.com

EU sanctions on Russia face growing resistance as Greece, Germany, France and others seek exemptions, the FT has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kukoma Diamonds have shot to the top of the FDH Premier Netball League table after a dominant weekend, beating Civonets 55-48 on Saturday before following up with a 58-46 win over Kia Atlas on Sunday at Blantyre Sports Arena. The result moves Kukoma Diamonds onto seven points and stretches their unbeaten run to three wins […] The post Kukoma Diamonds top the table after double weekend win in FDH Premier Netball League appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Dedza say four people have died following a road accident near Masasa Filling Station on the Dedza–Ntcheu M1 road, though their identities remain unknown. The accident occurred when a Toyota Prado Station Wagon, registration number MG 381 and belonging to the Ministry of Energy, collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying three passengers in […] The post Four dead in Dedza road accident, police say appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government is considering tax and duty waivers for investors in fish cage farming, as it looks to aquaculture to offset declining catches from Lake Malawi and other natural water bodies. Patricia Wiskes, minister of natural r esources, outlined the proposals on Saturday during a tour of Lake Malawi Aquaculture, a commercial chambo farming operation, […] The post Malawi weighs tax breaks for fish farmers as wild stocks dwindle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian musicians and actors have been celebrating after the Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) handed out a bumper K1.8 billion in blank media levy royalties — a huge jump of K800 million on last year’s payout. The cash was shared out today during the Blank Media Levy Royalties Presentation in Lilongwe, with the money covering […] The post Malawian artists share £1.8billion payout as Cosoma hands out record royalties appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Fifteen years ago today, Malawi endured two days of nationwide demonstrations that ended with government security forces killing more than 20 protesters — one of the darkest episodes in the country’s post-independence history, and one whose lessons, it seems, were never quite learned. The 2011 protests were not the work of a few disgruntled agitators. […] The post Malawi’s unfinished reckoning: CSOs say economic grievances from 2011 unrest persist appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Andy Burnham was invited to form a Government at an audience in Buckingham Palace this afternoon.

A trainee IPS officer was hospitalized after a suspected suicide attempt following serious allegations. He faces charges of stalking and sexually harassing a fellow trainee at the police academy. The woman trainee accused him of sending abusive messages and physical assault. The officer denied the allegations on social media, calling them baseless. Investigators will issue a notice for him to appear in connection with the case.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike after witnessing police actions against protestors. He demands that youth leaders meet parliamentarians or he be allowed to meet them. Wangchuk appeals to the government and police to let students present their grievances. Thousands marched to Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation over examination irregularities. Police used tear gas and force, detaining several protestors during the march.

Le report du Synode national de fin et de renouvellement de mandat de l'Église Évangélique du Gabon (EEG), décidé par la décision n°0278/EEG/PR/LSAE/2026, est loin de faire l'unanimité. Présentée comme une mesure conservatoire destinée à préserver la paix, l'unité et la sérénité au sein de l'Église, cette décision soulève pourtant de nombreuses interrogations tant sur son fondement juridique que sur les motivations qui la sous-tendent. Il ne fait aucun doute que la paix est une valeur (...) - RELIGION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Some Democrats condemned the New York City mayor after he said his staff was discussing whether to arrest the Israeli prime minister when he arrives for the U.N. General Assembly.

This infographic presents the key facts and policy challenges surrounding childhood cancer, a rare but highly impactful disease that remains the leading disease-related cause of death beyond infancy in Europe. The infographic underlines that children are not small adults, but rather require specific approaches to diagnosis, treatment, research, rehabilitation, and long-term survivorship care. It also highlights the persistent inequalities in access to specialised paediatric oncology services across Europe and calls for stronger action to ensure that every child can benefit from timely, equitable, and high-quality care. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This briefing explores the potential of a European Senior/Pensioner Card from a human rights perspective. It assesses different design options, particularly regarding eligibility. While such a card could support mobility, participation and access to services, it would need to be embedded in a broader policy approach addressing age discrimination and promoting age-friendly environments across the EU. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP