China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
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aljazeera.com
10.07.2026
Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens
Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
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aljazeera.com
09.07.2026
Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.
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bbc.co.uk
09.07.2026
At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China
Beijing demands 'all-out' effort to extinguish the blaze, search for survivors and treat the injured.
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aljazeera.com
09.07.2026
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.
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bbc.co.uk
09.07.2026
Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak kills 39 in southern China
About 130,000 people have been evacuated from the Guangxi region while thousands of rescuers have been deployed.
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09.07.2026
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
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bbc.co.uk
09.07.2026
Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".
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bbc.co.uk
08.07.2026
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
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bbc.co.uk
08.07.2026
Marine Le Pen to run for French Presidency despite criminal conviction
Marine Le Pen, the far-right French politician, announced Tuesday she is running for president next year.
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08.07.2026
China missile test draws criticism from Australia, New Zealand, Japan
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
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06.07.2026
Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.
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bbc.co.uk
06.07.2026
The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes
Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
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bbc.co.uk
06.07.2026
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
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05.07.2026
Reform UK’s Farage failed to disclose funds from convicted criminal: Report
George Cottrell provided funds for Reform UK leader's security, drivers, staff and accommodation, Sunday Times reports.
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05.07.2026
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.
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05.07.2026
Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries
Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.
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aljazeera.com
05.07.2026
Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.
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bbc.co.uk
05.07.2026
Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?
The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.
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aljazeera.com
03.07.2026
Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
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bbc.co.uk
03.07.2026