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Biggs wins Arizona GOP primary for governor

July 21, 2026 |

Rep. Andy Biggs, a Trump-endorsed conservative and former House Freedom Caucus chair, won Arizona’s Republican primary for governor. He will face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in a closely watched battleground-state race.

Hegseth says Iran war has cost US $37.5 billion

July 21, 2026 |

Politics and US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators the U.S. war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and warned that military training could be cut without urgent funding. Democrats challenged the size and process of the Pentagon’s request as fighting continued in the Middle East.

Hegseth defends Iran war funding before Senate panel

July 21, 2026 |

Politics and US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine urged senators to approve billions in new funding for the Iran war and military readiness. The hearing came after three U.S. service members died over the weekend and lawmakers in both parties raised questions about the conflict’s cost and direction.

At least 12 journalists were attacked when supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed major government buildings in the capital city of Brasilia on…

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests

July 21, 2026 |

Politics, Tech and World

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief after days of protests over the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi was named the new army chief.

US HIV funding cuts disrupt global care, report finds

July 21, 2026 |

Health and World

A new amfAR report says U.S. cuts to PEPFAR have closed more than 1,700 HIV service sites and cost more than 16,000 jobs across 46 countries. The State Department disputes the findings, saying the program has grown stronger under clearer direction.

Israeli strike kills family of six in Gaza City

July 21, 2026 |

Crime and World

Local medics said at least 12 Palestinians were killed in three Israeli strikes in Gaza, including a family of six in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas operative in the family’s home strike and was reviewing the results.

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Journalists Attacked and Equipment Stolen by Supporters of Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro