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'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading
'We don't have time': Montenegro's bird haven fading

Every year, tens of thousands of birds glide over the rusting remains of one of the Mediterranean's largest saltworks, to rest in the rare paradise it left behind.

July 15, 2026

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Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame
Aussie Rules removes Indigenous figure from Hall of Fame

Australian Rules football chiefs removed Indigenous ex-player Nicky Winmar from the game's hall of fame on Wednesday following his conviction for assault against a woman.

July 15, 2026

Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits
Dutch tech giant ASML posts gain in second-quarter profits

Dutch tech giant ASML, which makes cutting-edge machines to manufacture semiconductor chips, Wednesday posted a gain in second-quarter net profits compared with the same period in 2025.

July 15, 2026

France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote
France set to adopt assisted dying law in final vote

France was on Wednesday set to move closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying, after the long journey to adoption of a controversial bill championed by President Emmanuel Macron.

July 15, 2026

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China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years
China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

China's economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused by the Middle East war.

July 15, 2026

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UK announces social media curfew for older teens
UK announces social media curfew for older teens

The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.

July 15, 2026