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Brazil eliminated by Norway 2-1 in 2026 World Cup round of 16; Ancelotti to lead rebuild
Brazil lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup round of 16 on July 5, 2026, ending their bid for a sixth title as Ancelotti commits to long-term coaching role.
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Keir Starmer urges successor to match his focus on foreign affairs as he steps down
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his successor must devote equal time to international and domestic issues as he announced his resignation.
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Dallas police push Egypt team director and player during 2026 World Cup hotel incident
Dallas police pushed Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan and player Trezeguet at their hotel during the 2026 World Cup on July 3.
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Cape Verde exits 2026 World Cup after narrow extra-time loss to Argentina in Round of 32
Cape Verde made their World Cup debut in 2026, reaching the Round of 32 before losing 3-2 in extra time to Argentina.
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Former Greek MEP Stelios Kouloglou hacked multiple times with Pegasus spyware while probing abuses
Stelios Kouloglou, former Greek MEP and member of EU spyware probe, was repeatedly infected with Pegasus spyware in 2022-23.
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Morocco beats Canada 3-0 to end Canadian run at 2026 World Cup round of 16
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 on July 4, ending Canada's tournament run.
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India orders WhatsApp to halt rollout of username feature over fraud concerns
India's IT ministry ordered Meta to stop WhatsApp’s new username feature rollout in India and justify it within three days.
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NASA Promises to Send Soccer Ball to Moon if U.S. Wins 2026 World Cup
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman promised to send an official FIFA soccer ball to the Moon if the U.S. wins the 2026 World Cup.
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Malaysia waives RM1 ATM fee on bank ATMs amid Johor state election campaign
Malaysia began waiving the RM1 interbank ATM withdrawal fee July 1 as the Johor state election campaign draws attention nationwide.
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WTA Finals to be Held in Indian Wells in 2026, Ending Saudi Arabia Deal Early
The WTA Finals will move from Riyadh to Indian Wells, California, for November 8-15, 2026, ending the Saudi Arabia hosting agreement a year early.
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Yorgen Fenech goes on trial in Malta over 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech faces trial in Valletta accused of ordering the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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US and Israel Sign Agreement to Build Permanent Embassy in Jerusalem
The United States and Israel agreed on July 1, 2026, to build a permanent US embassy compound in Jerusalem on land leased for 99 years.
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11-year-old Canadian boy dies of rabies after bat lands on his face in Ontario
An 11-year-old boy from northern Ontario died in 2024 after contracting rabies from a bat that rested on his face during a cottage visit.
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Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic Primary
29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District Democratic primary.
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Xi Jinping marks CCP's 105th anniversary stressing global influence and party discipline
President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the Chinese Communist Party’s 105th anniversary ceremony in Beijing on July 1, 2026.
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World Bank to phase out lending to China by 2031 with $2 billion cap until then
The World Bank will gradually end lending to China by 2031, capping loans at $2 billion amid shifting economic ties.
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Trump signs executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism
On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders restricting birthright citizenship and banning birth tourism.
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Trump denies US munitions shortages amid Iran war, threatens legal action against leakers
President Donald Trump denied shortages of US munitions in the Iran war and threatened long jail terms for officials leaking classified information.
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Seoul Michelin-starred chef faces jail for serving ants as dessert garnish
South Korean prosecutors seek one-year prison and fine for Seoul chef serving ants on sorbet in violation of food law.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo passes 1,400 cases and 400 deaths as treatment trial starts
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 1,400 cases and 400 deaths since May, with a new clinical trial underway.
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AI-driven memory shortage pushes Apple product prices up by 10% to 35%
Apple raised prices on MacBooks, iPads, and other products due to memory chip shortages from rising AI demand, while iPhone prices remain stable.
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Senator Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab, will continue recovery at home
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was discharged from a rehab center on August 6 after nearly two months following a fall and pneumonia diagnosis.
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UEFA maintains World Cup boycott despite FIFA dropping private investment plan
UEFA continues to boycott men's and women's World Cups over failed private investment proposal involving FIFA President Infantino.
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Seoul Police Raid Korea Football Association Over 2024 Coach Appointment
South Korean police raided Korea Football Association offices on August 6, 2026, probing obstruction of business linked to coach Hong Myung-bo’s 2024 appointment.