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US military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi prime minister and Pentagon say
Jul 14, 2026 - World 
The U.S. military will leave Iraq by the end of September, American and Iraqi officials said Tuesday, following a 23-year presence that started with the 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein and ended with much smaller operations against the Islamic State group.
Derision at US chain Chipotle’s plan to sell its Mexican food in Mexico
Jul 14, 2026 - World 
One social media user described the opening of its first outlet in Monterrey as ‘like the dog teaching a duck to fly’A US chain’s plan to sell its version of Mexican food to Mexicans with a first branch south of the border has prompted bemusement, skepticism and anger among local people.Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its customisable burritos, tacos and bowls, has more than 4,000 locations worldwide and announced on Tuesday that it was expanding into Mexico in what it described as a significant milestone. Continue reading...
At least 6 killed in Brussels building fire
Jul 14, 2026 - World 
At least six people have been killed in a fire at a building that was being renovated in Brussels
Tropical depression forms far offshore of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen
Jul 14, 2026 - World 
A tropical depression has formed far offshore of Mexico and could strengthen into a hurricane this week, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran
Jul 14, 2026 - World 
US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation Middle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has backed down from a threat that ships would have to pay a 20% fee to the US for “security” in the strait of Hormuz, replacing it with what he described as investment and trade deals with Gulf Arab states as US and Iranian airstrikes resumed for a third day.The US president said he had decided to scrap the toll “based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership”, and touted “massive” investments, just five hours before the toll was due to come into effect. He said the US would continue to blockade Iranian ports. Continue reading...
