WORLDFrance’s Morocco reset: What French PM Lecornu’s visit to Rabat signalsThe trip highlights how Paris and Rabat are turning a diplomatic rapprochement into a broader strategic partnership.Al Jazeera·July 16, 2026
WORLDHegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low TestosteronePete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.NY Times·July 16, 2026
WORLDFlash Flood Emergency Is Issued in Texas After Days of Pounding RainRoads became rivers on Wednesday as emergency officials in towns around San Antonio raced to rescue people who were stranded.NY Times·July 16, 2026
WORLDEx-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China tiesThe case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.CNBC·July 16, 2026
WORLDWhy England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurtEngland's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.BBC News·July 16, 2026
WORLDCelebrations erupt in Argentina’s capital after World Cup semifinal winJubilant fans leapt with joy in Buenos Aires after Argentina defeated England 2-1 in Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal.Al Jazeera·July 16, 2026
WORLDFive arrested in Hong Kong bookstore raids in ‘seditious’ materials crackdown<p>Third round of arrests linked to independent bookshops widely regarded as clampdown on dissent in territory</p><p>Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, in the latest step targeting independent booksellerThe Guardian·July 16, 2026
WORLDVideo Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.The agency has said little about two fatal encounters in the past week. Local police departments have learned to be forthcoming.NY Times·July 16, 2026
WORLDWildfire smoke engulfs Toronto, Canada and turns its skies orangeWildfire smoke turned skies orange over Toronto and the rest of Ontario.Al Jazeera·July 16, 2026
WORLDThe 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationshipRelationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.BBC News·July 16, 2026
WORLDWeekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for someTemperatures are set to fall by several degrees in some areas, including parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.BBC News·July 16, 2026
WORLDSinger Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.BBC News·July 16, 2026
