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Trump expands generics tariff, broadens Section 232 scope

President Donald Trump unveiled a phased tariff plan for imported generic drugs, imposing a zero tariff for two years starting August 1, 2026, then escalating to 100% for one year and 200% thereafter to push onshoring of U.S. production and penalize companies that don’t build domestic facilities. The move expands the administration’s pharmaceutical trade policy after an earlier Section 232 action and signals potential broader application beyond generics to reshape drug supply chains.

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UK Evacuates Humanitarian Worker Over Ebola Exposure

UK Health Security Agency confirms a UK resident humanitarian worker exposed to Ebola in the DRC was evacuated to London for precautionary isolation and monitoring, with no symptoms and the public risk deemed low. The evacuation, carried out with NHS and international partners, underscores ongoing precautionary protocols as authorities diagnose no confirmed UK cases.

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Mistrial Declared in Sacramento K Street Case; Retrial Planned

A mistrial was declared in the Sacramento K Street mass shooting case after jurors failed to reach verdicts on the murder charges against surviving defendants Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, with prosecutors expected to decide soon on retrial. The 2022 shooting left six people dead and injured about a dozen, and the defendants were later convicted on weapons counts despite the hung jury on the murder charges.

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GLP-1 obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol hospitalizations

A multi-trial analysis of about 40,700 adults found GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are associated with substantially lower alcohol-related hospital admissions across diabetics, obesity, and alcohol-use disorder groups, with reductions ranging from roughly 26% to 65% depending on the comparison. Experts say the findings hint at a potential role for these weight‑loss and diabetes drugs in treating alcohol-use disorders, though more research is needed to confirm causality and guide use.

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DJ Chicken released after meeting bail conditions

Controversial Nigerian content creator DJ Chicken, real name Ademola Abiodun, was released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre after meeting ₦1 million bail on a three-count case tied to a threat to kill Seyi Tinubu and cybercrime provisions related to a viral 2027 election video, with his lawyer Rotimi Stephen and activist Omoyele Sowore confirming the bail and sharing updates. In a livestream after his release he described his time in custody, and outlets reported the development while Sowore framed the release as a stand against oppression.

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Sossion, Lentoijoni Nominated to TSC, Parliament Approval Pending

President William Ruto nominated former KNUT secretary-general Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission, filling vacancies as part of a broader push to reconstitute key constitutional bodies. He also appointed Charles Owino as Government Spokesperson, redeployed Isaac Mwaura to head the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights, and nominated figures to the IPOA, PSC and IGRTC, with all selections forwarded to Parliament for approval.

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Northamptonshire boy, 15, charged with 22 offences

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with 22 offences involving eight girls aged 10 to 15, including a 10-year-old, with incidents alleged to have occurred between 2023 and 2025. He appeared at Wellingborough Youth Court, was granted bail, and the case was sent to Northampton Crown Court for an August hearing; charges include rape, multiple sexual offences, and possession of indecent images, with strict conditions preventing contact with victims and unsupervised contact with females under 16.

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Harry Styles Cancels São Paulo Show Health Issue

Harry Styles canceled his July 21 São Paulo show due to a health issue on the Together, Together Tour, with Live Nation Brazil offering refunds and announcing a limited batch of tickets for the Friday, July 24 show which remains scheduled. Fans will receive information by email via Ticketmaster Brasil and can access the Friday tickets as availability allows, marking the Brazilian residency’s only cancellation for that date while planning continues for subsequent shows.

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Freddy Brazier Hospitalised After Bulldog Attack

Freddy Brazier, son of Jade Goody, was rushed to hospital with bite injuries after his bulldog Pablo attacked him at his grandmother’s London home, requiring stitches. Jackiey Budden reportedly tried to pull the dog away and was injured in the incident, while a spokesman said Freddy is being treated and updates will follow.

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Iran Attacks Kuwait Power, Water Plants Fourth Day

Iran has attacked Kuwait's power-generation and water-desalination facilities for a fourth consecutive day, causing fires and damage that authorities say are being controlled and repaired. The strikes jeopardize critical desalination-driven water supplies for Kuwait, while diplomacy and broader regional tensions persist amid ongoing U.S. and allied actions.

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Nadda Visits Delhi Hospitals to Review Protesters' Injuries

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge hospitals to check on protesters injured during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Chalo Sansad march, with around 60 protesters and over 118 police injured. The protests demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Nadda had earlier held talks with CJP representatives promising internal discussions, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi visiting injured protesters and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continuing treatment.

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Alex Scott Rejects Bournemouth Contract; Top Clubs Eye

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 22, has rejected multiple contract offers as top Premier League clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and others circle a potential big-money move. Bournemouth values him highly and remains open to a revised deal that could include a release clause, with his contract through 2028 and ongoing transfer interest from several elite clubs.

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Paignton train station fire disrupts UK rail services

A major fire at Paignton railway station in Devon prompted seven fire crews and disrupted rail services, with Great Western Railway cancelling or suspending services between Newton Abbot and Paignton and Torre, Torquay and Paignton not being served. Delays are expected to continue into the afternoon as firefighters work to bring the blaze under control.

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Two Greek American Tourists Stabbed Near Acropolis Museum

Two American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, with police detaining the attacker and the victims receiving hospital treatment for injuries described as minor to serious; authorities indicated the suspect may have had mental health issues, and police emphasized such attacks are rare in Greece. The incident unfolded near the Acropolis Museum and drew multiple media outlets addressing ongoing developments.

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Two-year-old mauled by dog in Staffordshire pub

Two-year-old boy mauled by a dog in the pub beer garden at The Wulstan in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, suffering serious facial injuries with witnesses describing blood and distress as investigators look into the incident. Separately, in Kasaragod, India, a one-year-old was seriously injured by a stray dog in his home courtyard, prompting calls for measures to curb the stray dog problem.

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ED raids eight Bengaluru sites in ISIS probe

Investigations into ISIS recruitment and money-laundering in Bengaluru led ED and NIA to raid about eight locations, implicating Iqra Welfare Trust, Guidance for Mankind and others; the case stems from an NIA FIR and involves charges of funding, conspiracy and recruitment for ISIS. The accused allegedly ran Iqra Camp and Quran Circle to indoctrinate youths, raised funds through trusts and savings, and facilitated travel to Syria via Turkiye, with ISIS propaganda spread around anti-CAA/NRC protests and through encrypted social media.

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30 Sundays reports $6.7 million Series A to fund AI travel expansion

Gurugram-based travel tech startup 30 Sundays has raised about ₹61 crore ($6.7 million) in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and Eximius Ventures, boosting its total funding to around $7.5 million. The funds will accelerate AI-driven itinerary planning, product development, and brand-building while expanding into new international markets such as Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines, following recent launches in New Zealand and Mauritius, and a reported annualised gross booking value of roughly ₹200 crore across Bali, Vietnam, the Maldives, and Thailand.

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England's motorways ranked worst in national survey

A Transport Focus survey of about 9,500 drivers places England’s motorways and major A roads at 71% overall satisfaction, with the M27 in Hampshire ranked as the worst route due to ongoing roadworks and delays, while the M20 in Kent is rated as the best. The findings also show modest improvements in journey times and road surfaces across the network, though congestion and large-scale maintenance remain key concerns.

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Transition VC launches ₹1,500 crore Fund II

Transition VC has launched Fund II with a target corpus of ₹1,500 crore to back around 20 engineering-led startups in the energy transition, advanced manufacturing and related deeptech, with investments of about $2-5 million over four years starting in Q3 FY27. The fund follows a successful Fund I (₹723 crore) that delivered roughly 57% IRR, over 3x MOIC, and zero write-offs, and expands the thesis to include energy networks, storage, and niche areas like nuclear and geothermal energy infrastructure for a more integrated portfolio.

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Oyo Lawmakers, Movement Coordinators Celebrate Ajadi Birthday

Leaders and coordinators across Oyo State celebrate Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, the APM senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, praising his humanitarian work, youth empowerment, education initiatives, and philanthropy, while praying for long life and continued service. They hail his leadership as a unifying force transcending politics and wish him greater influence in national development.

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Rotherham man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home as police investigate a possible political or terrorist motive. Kerry, from Rotherham, was arrested in July and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with prosecutors stressing the ongoing investigation and the defendant's right to a fair trial.

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Gill Retires Hurt After 100-Run Stand with Iyer

India captain Shubman Gill retired hurt on 80 off 75 while chasing 259 against England at Edgbaston due to cramps, with Washington Sundar coming in as his replacement as India looked set to press for victory. England had earlier posted 258, built by a 121-run seventh-wicket stand between Joe Root and Liam Dawson, while Axar Patel claimed four wickets for India.

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Man jailed for life for killing business partner

A 24-year-old man, Ben Wazabanga, killed his business associate Ayowale Aladejana in New Cross, south London, after a dispute over funds tied to a car rental venture, having driven more than 50 miles with two young children in the car. Wazabanga was jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years; his partner, Ronique Belfon, was cleared of murder, while Wazabanga also received concurrent sentences for weapon possession and breaching a suspended sentence.

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Lee Ryan loses High Court challenge

Blue frontman Lee Ryan, 43, lost High Court bids to overturn his racially aggravated assault conviction from a July 2022 British Airways flight, where he allegedly called a cabin crew member a “sweet chocolate chip cookie,” grabbed her wrists and made race‑related comments after being refused more alcohol; he was originally given a suspended sentence, which has since been revisited for sentencing. He remains set to be sentenced after the High Court rejected challenges to overturn the conviction and return the case to Crown Court.

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