WORLDFive of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime MinisterAndy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.NY Times·July 20, 2026
WORLDFans in Madrid party all night long after Spain’s World Cup victorySpanish fans spent the night partying in Madrid after their team defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final of the World Cup.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
WORLDHuge search operation after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana<p>Authorities launch criminal investigation after passenger list – showing more than 100 passengers – was found to be inaccurate, complicating rescue efforts</p><p>A massive search-and-rescue operation is under way after a ferry sank off the coast of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/guyaThe Guardian·July 20, 2026
WORLDArgentinians show pride in Buenos Aires despite World Cup final defeatArgentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires to honour their team despite its World Cup final defeat.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
WORLDHow a young and cohesive Spain took down Lionel Messi’s ArgentinaLa Roja nullified and frustrated Argentina as they secured victory in New Jersey to win their second World Cup.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
WORLDWhat’s next as Andy Burnham takes over as UK’s next prime minister?Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister. Here's how the transition of power will unfold.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
WORLDSamsung Biologics makes $1.8 billion all-cash offer for Switzerland's PolyPeptide GroupSouth Korea's Samsung Biologics said on Monday that it had made an all-cash bid of 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.8 billion) for Switzerland's PolyPeptide Group.CNBC·July 20, 2026
WORLDBarnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations<p>Lee Hanson claims her mother’s comments on Tommy Robinson podcast were ‘misinterpreted’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-nation-angus-taylor-coalition-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnThe Guardian·July 20, 2026
WORLDU.S. hits Iran for ninth consecutive night as American casualties riseThe U.S. began a ninth straight night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign to destroy Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.CNBC·July 20, 2026
WORLDSpain's persistence pays off to win 2026 World Cup...So that's it! The 2026 World Cup is over and Spain have been crowned champions. Here's how they won it, how Argentina lost it, and everything in between.ESPN·July 20, 2026
WORLDAfrica Shield: Why securing development is becoming a new security priorityAs Africa industrialises, governments are working to keep sensitive materials out of the wrong hands.Al Jazeera·July 20, 2026
