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Wednesday's front pages focus on a range of stories, from a HSE initiative being scrapped, leading to 4,000 people per month on a waiting list, to a "mini cabinet" being set up in every local authority. The Irish Times reports up to 4,000 additional patients per month could be placed on a regional waiting list to see a consultant after an initiative aimed at improving access to healthcare was scrapped, an internal Health Service Executive report warned. The Irish Examiner reports that "Mini cabinets" to give councillors more power are to be established in every local authority, as part of a major shakeup of local democracy. The Echo leads with a…

Two farmers have been kidnapped by suspected gunmen at the Oke-Ifira/Idogun forest axis of Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. A relative of one of the victims said this during a phone-in radio programme on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital. The family member said the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the area. “The abductors are demanding a N10 million ransom for their freedom,” the family member said. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Ondo State Command, Abayomi Jimoh, a deputy superintendent of police, confirmed the incident to journalists in a statement on…

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon, center, attends a hearing at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, Wednesday. He was sentenced to pay 10 million won ($6,760) for receiving opinion polls from political broker Myung Tae-kyun and having a sponsor cover the costs. Joint Press Corps Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon was convicted Wednesday of violating the Political Funds Act and fined 10 million won ($6,760) over opinion polls conducted by political broker Myung Tae-kyun. The sentence, if upheld on appeal, would strip Oh of his mayorship, dealing a critical blow to the political career of one of the nation's most prominent conservative…

Impeachment prosecution team spokesman Benjamin Tolosa Jr. answers questions during a press briefing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. — Screengrab from House of Representatives’ Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — No more doubts remain about the gravity of Vice President Sara Duterte’s threats to have someone kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, House private prosecutor Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said in a media conference on Wednesday. According to Tolosa, the House prosecution panel has a “very high” level of confidence in the strength of the evidence it presented for the fourth…

Min Kyung-kwon, head of a shareholder advocacy group representing individual investors, speaks during a press conference near the National Assembly in Seoul, June 1. Yonhap A shareholder advocacy group representing individual investors on Wednesday filed criminal complaints against the chief executives of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, claiming profit-linked bonus agreements reached with labor unions were unlawful. The group, whose name translates roughly as the "Republic of Korea Shareholder Activism Headquarters," filed police complaints accusing SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung, Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun and CEO Roh Tae-moon of…

Brown-and-gold bonanza: Gun Hawks forward recommits to form star tandem with Ben King Updated July 22, 2026 — 5:56pm,first published July 21, 2026 — 8:25pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Mitch Lewis is set to line up alongside Ben King in brown and gold next year, knocking back interest from other clubs to recommit to Hawthorn despite the recruitment of another key forward. Clubs such as Collingwood had hoped that Hawthorn’s pursuit of King could’ve persuaded Lewis to have his head turns by rival offers. But two competition sources with knowledge of the situation, speaking…

The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia before he fatally attacked Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates in June 2023, was previously sectioned by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. A public inquiry, which finished hearing evidence in May, was told he had been discharged in 2022 because he failed to turn up for appointments and the team had "lost" him. The investigation into the trust is being carried out by Northumbria Police. Nottinghamshire Police has been criticised over its history…

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles says he is unapologetic about agreeing to Jarome Luai's one-season stopover at the Eels. A four-time premiership winner with the Panthers, Luai was released by Wests Tigers, which want to give their younger halves opportunities in first grade. Ryles said he had no concerns Luai's arrival would discourage Parramatta's halves prospects. Benji Marshall has slammed "bull**** rumours" claiming a fractured relationship with Jarome Luai contributed to the star five-eighth's early exit from Wests Tigers. He said signing Luai was a win for the 15th-placed Eels' stable of younger halves options, which includes Joash Papalii, Lincoln…

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Mexico · Business Key Facts —Net profit. MXN 24,332 million (US$1.39 billion), up 9.2% year on year. —Revenue. MXN 241,000 million (US$13.77 billion), a 3.1% increase. —Postpaid additions. 3.5 million new postpaid mobile subscribers in the quarter. —Broadband growth. 531,000 new broadband accesses added. —Brazil and Colombia. Revenue rose 5.4% in Brazil and 5.8% in Colombia. América Móvil, the Mexican telecom giant controlled by the Slim family, reported a 9.2% jump in net profit for the second quarter of 2026, lifted by a surge in postpaid mobile customers and steady 5G adoption across its markets. América Móvil Profit Climbs 9.2% as Mobile Users…

VIDEO MANILA, Philippines – Responding to a question on whether “the truth is not confidential,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) chief Melvin Matibag explains the bureau’s adherence to due process during Day 9 of Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial on July 22, 2026. He said even if information is true, authorities must still follow legal processes before disclosing or acting on it. / dp READ: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte \| July 22, 2026 Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

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Once a month, millions of women across the globe wake up knowing the day ahead will be shaped by the discomfort or pain of menstruation. Menstrual cramps can range from a dull ache to debilitating pain, severe enough to force a person to miss work or classes. Yet many women still feel the expectation to carry on as if nothing is wrong. While South Korea is among a relatively small number of countries that legally recognize menstrual leave, many women say taking it remains far easier in theory than in practice. Lee Seo-hyun, 29, who has worked at a food […]...Keep on reading: Menstrual cramps: The pain you don't always call in sick for

Latin America · Companies Key Facts —Appointment date. OpenAI named David Vélez to its boards on July 21, 2026. —Dual board role. He joins both the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC boards. —Nubank scale. Vélez built Nubank to more than 135 million customers across Latin America. —Governance push. The expansion strengthens oversight ahead of a potential OpenAI IPO. —Existing ties. Nubank already partners with OpenAI, offering ChatGPT subscriptions to customers. David Velez OpenAI board appointments place the Nubank founder at the center of frontier-AI governance, as the Colombian entrepreneur joins both the nonprofit foundation and for-profit…

They have yet to win the titles at the twin international competitions that they are set to take part in, but Filipino delegates Nicole Borromeo and Jason Lopez are already enjoying the perks that only global pageant winners usually get to experience. The reigning Miss Worldwide Philippines and Mister Pilipinas-Worldwide titleholders flew to London, England, to kick off a “World Tour” for the Mister and Miss Worldwide competition, a new international contest for men and women around the world. Borromeo and Lopez have been appointed as the country’s representatives. Before their flight, Borromeo and Lopez faced an intimate group of […]...Keep on…

Putting more unsold products into outlets, donation networks or secondary markets risks increasing discounting or feeding grey-market sales while repair, storage and material recovery could add to costs, they say. As much as 40 per cent of luxury goods were sold at a discount in 2025, according to figures released by Bain and Italian industry association Altagamma as weaker demand and excess inventory increased brands’ reliance on outlets and markdowns. There are also questions over whether brands could circumvent the ban should unsold goods they sell to overseas distributors end up being destroyed outside the EU, insiders say. “The new rules will…

Brazil · Trade Key Facts —Tariff rate. A 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect on July 22, 2026. —Exports affected. The Brazilian government estimates the tariff hits about 18% of its exports to the US, worth roughly US$7.4 billion. —Immediate response. Brazil invoked its Reciprocity Law process and is preparing a WTO dispute, but is not applying counter-tariffs yet. —Key pressure. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and industry groups urged Lula to avoid immediate retaliation to protect exporters and jobs. —Exposed sectors. Steel, pig iron, ethanol, machinery, apparel, sugar, and agricultural goods are among the products facing the new levy. A…

Tempestuous scenes rocked Parliament for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav fuming over not being allowed to speak on the NEET-UG paper leak and the crackdown on the July 20 youth protest. It prompted Akhilesh to question whether the government and the Congress had reached an understanding after the Lok Sabha Speaker allowed Congress's KC Venugopal and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to speak. As the Lok Sabha assembled on Wednesday, there was an uproar from the opposition over demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and a discussion on the NEET paper leak. With the opposition refusing…

Uruguay · Economy Key Facts —Auction date. July 21, 2026. —Instrument. Series 13 nominal peso Treasury notes due June 29, 2030. —Bids received. UYU 9.67 billion (roughly US$242 million). —Amount accepted. UYU 4.41 billion (about US$110 million). —Yield. 7.039% annual cutoff yield. Investor demand for Uruguay peso bonds surged this week, pushing the government to double the size of a local-currency debt auction after bids reached nearly UYU 9.7 billion (roughly US$242 million). Montevideo; Uruguay drew heavy demand for its local-currency bonds. One-stop reference Company Intelligence Every listed company in Latin America — financials, ownership and…

Delhi cops are seemingly investigating whether protesters, currently assembled in Central Delhi in areas like Connaught Place and Jantar Mantar, are using offline messaging apps. The protesters, who call themselves Cockroaches and who are part of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests, are reportedly fighting off internet blocking and mobile network ban through certain specialised apps that use Bluetooth to create a local network. This local network can then be used to send messages even if there is no 4G, 5G or WiFi in an area. According to a report by the TOI, cops suspect that some protestors may have relied on Bluetooth-based communication apps to…

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Rule issued. The TSE published Ordinance No. 449/2026 on July 21, 2026, formalizing the limits. —2022 caps kept. The court decided on July 1, 2026, to maintain the same spending ceilings from the 2022 election. —Penalty for excess. Overspending triggers a fine of 100% of the excess amount, payable within five business days. —What counts. Limits cover direct contracts, cash transfers to parties or candidates, and in-kind donations. —Legal basis. The caps follow Law No. 9,504/1997 and TSE Resolution No. 23,607/2019. TSE campaign spending limits for Brazil’s 2026 general elections were officially published on July 21, keeping…

भारतीय क्रिकेट टीम के स्टार बल्लेबाज विराट कोहली और उनकी पत्नी व बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री अनुष्का शर्मा एक बार फिर आध्यात्मिक नगरी वृंदावन पहुंचे. दोनों ने संत प्रेमानंद महाराज के श्री हित राधा केली कुंज आश्रम में पहुंचकर उनका आशीर्वाद लिया. आश्रम तक पहुंचने के दौरान दोनों कीचड़ भरे रास्ते पर नंगे पैर चलते नजर आए, उनकी यही सादगी अब सोशल मीडिया पर चर्चा का विषय बन गई है, गुरु पूर्णिमा से ठीक पहले हुई इस यात्रा का वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर तेजी से वायरल हो रहा है. कोहली हाल में इंग्लैंड के ख‍िलाफ वनडे सीरीज खेलते हुए नजर आए थे. और पढ़ें वायरल वीडियो में विराट और अनुष्का आश्रम परिसर से बाहर निकलते हुए दिखाई देते हैं. दोनों बेहद सादगी भरे अंदाज में अपनी कार की ओर…

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Who. Senator Tereza Cristina, a key agribusiness leader and member of Progressistas (PP). —What. She declined the vice-presidential slot on Flávio Bolsonaro’s 2026 ticket. —When. The refusal was reported on July 21, 2026, ahead of a July 25 party convention. —Why. She aims to run for president of the Senate in 2027 and avoid an unsettled national race. —Reaction. PL president Valdemar Costa Neto said the party will now negotiate with other center-right groups. Tereza Cristina, the influential Brazilian agribusiness senator, has declined the vice-presidential slot on Flávio Bolsonaro’s 2026 ticket, a decision that exposes…

July 22, 2026 — 5:47pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Fifty per cent of all mental health disorders emerge before the age of 14, yet access to early specialist care remains appallingly limited, with services increasingly focused on adolescents in acute distress. Ethan Annetts is emblematic of the crisis facing many. He was 11 when he started self-harming and spent years on assessment waitlists, trapped in a cycle of hospital presentations and discharges with no ongoing care until, as a desperate and suicidal adult, he finally saw a psychiatrist. Many children with mental…

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Goldman Sachs warning. Alberto Ramos says Brazil needs a primary surplus above 2.5% of GDP to reverse its debt trajectory, regardless of who wins the election. —2027 budget tightening. Reuters reported the Planning Ministry is preparing stricter spending controls and a 0.5% of GDP surplus target for 2027. —Campaign tax break. Lula’s political strategy benefits from an income-tax break for the middle class as his party debates future fiscal rules. —Core tension. The debate is split between the Workers’ Party tradition of flexible social spending and the orthodox market view demanding tighter expenditure control. —Unverified…

Ecuador · Defense Key Facts —The operation. Ecuador’s army destroyed five hectares of coca, or more than 60,000 plants, near the San Miguel River on July 14, 2026. —The lab. Troops dismantled an active clandestine laboratory capable of producing 80 to 120 kilograms of coca paste per cycle. —The impact. The military estimated losses exceeding US$1 million for criminal groups operating in the border zone. —The trend. President Daniel Noboa said in October 2025 that satellite reports showed 2,000 hectares of coca in Ecuador, valued at US$320 million. —The context. Ecuador sits between Colombia and Peru, the world’s top cocaine producers, and about 70% of…

Brazil · Companies Key Facts —The asset Enel Distribuição São Paulo, the power concession formerly tied to Eletropaulo. —Regulatory trigger Brazilian regulator Aneel is reviewing a possible termination (caducidade) of the concession. —Contract end The current concession runs to 2028, with renewal or relicitação (rebid) also possible. —Valuation range Market estimates span roughly R$16.7 billion (US$3.3 billion) to R$40 billion (US$7.8 billion). —Enel’s stance Enel has denied wanting to sell and says it remains committed to renewing the concession. CPFL Enel Sao Paulo took concrete shape as Brazilian utility CPFL Energia publicly named itself a…

Colombia · Defense Key Facts —Framework status. Close to being structured but not yet signed or finalized, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming weeks. —Key officials. Colombian Defense Minister-designate Jorge Mora and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Joseph Humire are leading the talks. —Core pillars. The draft covers intelligence and surveillance, critical infrastructure protection, air and maritime interdiction, logistics, and criminal investigation. —Regional hub. One proposal would create a Regional Training Center against Drug Trafficking and Transnational Threats inside Colombia. —Broader context. The plan aligns with…

Colombia · Economy Key Facts —May 2026 GDP proxy. The DANE economic activity indicator rose 4.1% year-on-year, above the 2.9% forecast. —Fiscal deficit. Colombia closed 2025 with a deficit of 6.4% of GDP, far worse than the 2.4% primary deficit target. —Stabilization need. Fiscal watchdog CARF says a cut of 4% to 5% of GDP over four years is required to stabilize accounts. —Tax reform status. Finance Minister Germán Ávila presented an adjustment pledge but gave no implementation details. —Political hurdle. The reform remains contested and faces weak prospects in Congress. Colombia GDP growth accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in May 2026, handily…

Brazil · Politics Key Facts —Proposal. The IGF is a constitutional tax on large fortunes that has never been regulated by a complementary law in Brazil. —Advocate. Luna Zarattini, a São Paulo city councilor and pre-candidate for federal deputy, defended the tax on July 21, 2026. —Revenue potential. A 2% levy on the wealth of the richest 0.2% could raise roughly R$41.9 billion (US$8.2 billion) per year, per a Made/USP estimate. —Broader agenda. The push aligns with Lula’s plan for a 10% minimum tax on incomes above R$50,000 (US$9,800) per month. —Hurdle. Congressional resistance remains strong; lawmakers recently overturned some government tax decrees.…