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Argentina beats England 2-1 in 2026 World Cup semi-final to reach final against Spain
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta to advance to the final against Spain.
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Hilton Grand Vacations fires employee for racist message to Las Vegas Aces star Chelsea Gray
Hilton Grand Vacations fired an employee who sent a racist Instagram message to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray on July 12, 2026.
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House Rejects Amendment to Cut $3.3 Billion Military Aid to Israel Amid Democratic Split
The House voted 313-104 to reject a GOP amendment cutting $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, revealing sharp Democratic divisions.
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US and Iraq announce large oil deals and troop withdrawal by September 2026
President Trump and Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi announced major US-Iraq oil deals and a full US troop withdrawal by September 30, 2026.
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Trump urges Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon to ease tensions
On July 14, 2026, US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to begin redeploying forces out of Syria and Lebanon to reduce tensions.
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Boko Haram and ISWAP embed AI tools in terror operations for planning and bombmaking
Nigerian jihadist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP have institutionalized AI use in attacks, training, and battlefield tactics since 2023.
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Rory McIlroy urges major golf season expansion beyond four-month schedule
Rory McIlroy called for extending the golf major championship season beyond its current four-month span during the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale.
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Keir Starmer awarded France’s Légion d’honneur by President Macron in July 2026
Keir Starmer became the first UK prime minister awarded France’s Légion d’honneur by President Emmanuel Macron in July 2026.
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Porter Airlines Flight Cancelled After Child Refused to Wear Seatbelt in Victoria
Porter Airlines cancelled flight PD444 on August 6 after a child refused to fasten their seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the gate in Victoria, BC.
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Lionel Messi to face England for first time in 2026 World Cup semi-final
Lionel Messi will play England for the first time in a World Cup semi-final on July 15, 2026, at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Bournemouth sign Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche on five-year deal for £25.7 million
Bournemouth have signed 22-year-old forward Alvaro Rodriguez from Elche on a five-year contract for up to £25.7 million.
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Argentina, England set to clash in 2026 World Cup semifinals in Atlanta
Argentina will face England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals in Atlanta on Wednesday, inspired by Maradona’s legacy from 1986.
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British Open final round schedule reviewed amid potential World Cup final clash
The R&A is monitoring the 154th Open Championship schedule to avoid overlapping with England’s potential World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
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United Airlines to sell blocked middle seats with shared tray table on new A321XLR
United Airlines will offer Economy Plus passengers the option to block middle seats on its Airbus A321XLR starting late 2026.
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Chinese Startup StepFun Launches STEPX Neo, World's First AI Agent Smartphone
StepFun unveiled STEPX Neo in Shanghai on July 13, 2026, the first smartphone built around a native large language model AI agent.
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Israeli strike on Jabalia police post in northern Gaza kills eight
An Israeli drone strike on July 14 killed eight Palestinians, including the police chief, at a Jabalia refugee camp police post in northern Gaza.
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Malaysia saves RM7.3 million in petrol subsidies from civil servants' work-from-home scheme
Malaysia saved over RM7.3 million in petrol subsidies by implementing a work-from-home program for 659,000 civil servants since mid-April.
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EU population to peak at 453 million in 2029 before steady long-term decline
The European Union’s population will peak around 453.3 million in 2029, then decline to about 398.8 million by 2100 amid ageing challenges.
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Karl Darlow signs two-year contract with Manchester United after leaving Leeds
Manchester United signed 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year deal after his Leeds contract expired.
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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's brother convicted of misconduct, banned from office for 9 years
David Sanchez, brother of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez, was convicted of administrative misconduct and banned from public office for nine years.
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UK pilot spells 'I'm bored' in sky during test flight over Liverpool region
A UK pilot spelled out 'I'm bored' in the sky during a two-hour test flight on July 11 using precise maneuvers visible on flight trackers.
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US Appeals Court Allows Over 3,000 Lawsuits Against Meta, TikTok Over Social Media Addiction
The US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Meta, TikTok and other firms must face lawsuits alleging addictive design targeting youth.
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Tadej Pogacar wins Tour de France stage 10 on Bastille Day, extends overall lead
Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France with a solo attack, increasing his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard.
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Israeli strikes kill at least five Palestinians across Gaza despite October 2025 ceasefire
Israeli air and artillery strikes killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza on July 16, continuing attacks since the 2025 ceasefire.