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UK PM Burnham unveils energy tax cut, tells ministers to cut living costs
EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence
EU cancels subsidy to Venice Biennale over Russia presence

The European Union said Tuesday that it had defnitively cancelled a two million euro ($2.3 million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's presence at the world's biggest contemporary art show.

July 21, 2026

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Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe
Hungary raids Orban's Fidesz party servers in graft probe

Hungarian prosecutors on Tuesday raided the data servers of nationalist ex-leader Viktor Orban's Fidesz party as part of an investigation into alleged corruption.

July 21, 2026

Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood
Heavy rain dampens search for dozens missing in Afghanistan flood

Heavy rain and warnings of further flooding dampened the search Tuesday for dozens of residents missing in eastern Afghanistan, after a major deluge smashed through one province killing at least 23 people.

July 21, 2026

General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat
General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat

General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments.

July 21, 2026

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'White elephant': Colombia's anti-corruption activist turned senator
'White elephant': Colombia's anti-corruption activist turned senator

Among the formal suits in the ceremonial hall of Colombia's Congress, one man stands out in a plush white elephant costume, with large ears and a trunk.

July 21, 2026

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South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear
South Africa's anti-migrant unrest sparks smalltown suspicion, fear

Armoured vehicles carried around 20 soldiers through a rundown area outside South Africa's normally calm seaside town of Jeffreys Bay, back up for police after an explosion of anti-migrant violence.

July 21, 2026