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14 million children did not receive a single vaccine in 2024, says UN

WHO and UNICEF said that coverage against measles rose slightly, with 76 per cent of children worldwide receiving both vaccine doses

US imposes 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes hoping to boost local production

Mexico currently supplies around 70 per ccent of the US tomato market, up from 30 per cent two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange

US Supreme Court allows Trump to cut nearly 1,400 Education Department jobs

With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from US District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs

Four people killed in small plane crash at London Southend airport: Police

The Beechcraft B200 Super King Air operated by Dutch firm Zeusch Aviation had flown from Athens, Greece, to Pula in Croatia before heading to Southend

Over 20 states sue Trump admin over frozen funding for school programmes

Aiden Cazares is one of 1.4 million children and teenagers around the country who have been attending after-school and summer programming at a Boys & Girls Club

China's exports up 5.8% in June as tariffs reprieve prompts rush of orders

Exports climbed 5.8% from a year earlier, up from a 4.8per cent rise in May. Imports also recovered, growing 1.1% in the first increase so far this year, according to customs data released Monday

Pentagon awards AI contracts to Google, OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic

The contracts represent a significant revenue stream for AI companies, which have been looking to expand their reach into the public sector

European ministers meet to forge strategy after surprise 30% US tariffs

The EU is America's biggest business partner and the world's largest trading bloc. The US decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic

Bitcoin hits record high as US lawmakers push for pro-crypto legislation

The enthusiasm for bitcoin comes as the US House is set to take up several pieces of cryptocurrency-related legislation in what's been dubbed crypto week in Congress

Luka Modrić arrives in Italy to join AC Milan after 13 years at Real Madrid

Modric grew up supporting Milan because his idol and fellow Croat, Zvonimir Boban, played for the club in the 1990s

Sinner wanted Wimbledon title, but needed to conquer Alcaraz first

It is important, for sure, the No. 1-ranked Sinner said Sunday night after prevailing 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 against No. 2 Alcaraz

Japan's 91-yr-old former Emperor Akihito hospitalised for heart treatment

Akihito abdicated in 2019, handing over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son, current Emperor Naruhito and now holds the title of Emperor Emeritus

Vietnam to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in central Hanoi from July 2026

The directive issued by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh applies to the area inside and along the main ring road that encircles the centre of Hanoi

Fireworks, warplanes, axes: Here's how France celebrates Bastille Day

France is celebrating its biggest holiday Monday with 7,000 people marching, on horseback or riding armoured vehicles along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysees, the most iconic avenue in Paris

Australia struggle at 99-6 in 3rd Test as West Indies pacers dominate

Green was 42 not out at stumps and with captain Pat Cummins (5) managed to arrest the slide of the Australian second innings in difficult night conditions at Sabina Park

Over 30 killed in clashes between Druze militias, Sunni Bedouin in Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least 37 people killed, including two children, in the clashes between armed groups from the Druze religious minority

Palmer surprised to share the Club World Cup Ppdium with Donald Trump

Palmer received the Golden Ball as top player of the tournament after scoring the first two goals in Chelsea's 3-0 smothering of Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday night

Dominant England beat Wales 6-1, enter Euro quarters to face Sweden

Substitutes Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones added more in the second half either side of Hannah Cain's stylish consolation for Wales

Takeaways from report on Democrats lining up for 2028 presidential race

And with no clear Democratic front-runner, upwards of 30 high-profile Democrats could ultimately enter the 2028 primary

Australia hosts largest-ever military exercise with 19 nations taking part

The exercise, showcasing Australia's defence alliance with the United States, started a day after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began a six-day visit to China