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Typhoon Noul hits Guangdong with 162 km/h winds, forces mass evacuations and travel halts
Typhoon Noul made landfall near Huizhou, Guangdong on July 26, causing over 340,000 evacuations and widespread flight and rail cancellations.
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Japan to Cut Food Sales Tax to 1% for Two Years Starting April 2027
Japan will reduce its food and beverage sales tax from 8% to 1% for two years beginning April 2027, led by PM Sanae Takaichi.
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Tyson Fury defeats Mariusz Wach by TKO in tune-up bout ahead of Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury scored a seventh-round technical knockout over Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 24, 2026.
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Lando Norris says Formula One prioritizes business over sport amid hybrid rule changes
McLaren driver Lando Norris criticized Formula One for focusing on business interests rather than racing, targeting new hybrid engine rules introduced in 2026.
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Japan to tighten permanent residency rules starting October 2026
Japan will enforce stricter permanent residency requirements for foreigners beginning October 1, 2026.
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Romania downs three drones over three days amid tensions with Russia
Romanian F-16 jets shot down three drones breaching its airspace from July 24 to 26, escalating tensions with Russia.
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EU says TikTok breaches Digital Services Act over minors' account safety settings
The European Commission preliminarily finds TikTok's minor account settings unsafe under EU law, risking a fine up to 6% of global turnover.
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Paramount pauses $110B Warner Bros merger pending antitrust trial until mid-2027
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until after a court ruling or June 1, 2027.
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UN General Assembly Reappoints Volker Turk as UN Human Rights Chief for Second Term
The UN General Assembly voted 144-10-13 to reappoint Volker Turk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2026 to 2030 despite opposition.
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Kristian Prenga in comeback fight in Jeddah
Anthony Joshua scored a second-round knockout over Kristian Prenga on July 25, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, setting up a fight with Tyson Fury.
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Chinese Mathematicians Yu Deng and Hong Wang Win Fields Medal for the First Time
Yu Deng and Hong Wang became the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal at the International Congress of Mathematicians on July 23, 2026.
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ECB keeps interest rates steady but signals possible September hike amid Middle East energy shock
The European Central Bank held rates unchanged on July 23, citing uncertainty over inflation from Middle East energy disruptions.
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US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment and reprocessing
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a 123 Agreement July 22 permitting Saudi uranium enrichment and nuclear cooperation using US technology.
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 with higher prices
Samsung unveiled three foldable phones on July 22, 2026, with prices rising to $2099, $1899, and $1199 respectively.
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June 2026 European heatwave causes €20 billion in crop losses, hitting France and Hungary hardest
A June 2026 heatwave triggered crop losses worth €20-23 billion across Europe, severely affecting France and Hungary’s grain production.
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Tokyo expands Cool Biz campaign to allow shorts at work amid record summer heat, sparking debate
Tokyo’s Cool Biz campaign now lets men wear shorts at work to beat heat, prompting debate over fairness and 'leg hair harassment'.
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UK PM Andy Burnham to remove 5% VAT on household electricity bills from October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on electricity bills starting October to ease energy costs for UK households.
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Asia-Pacific online scams caused up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, UN reports
Asia-Pacific residents lost between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion to online scams in 2025, tripling losses from 2023, the UNODC said.
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FIFA opens investigation into brawl after Spain beats Argentina in 2026 World Cup final
FIFA launched a disciplinary probe into a post-match brawl following Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.
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Wall Street and Asian chip stocks rise on AI spending optimism before mixed tech earnings
Wall Street and Asian semiconductor stocks gained ahead of second-quarter tech earnings amid optimism over massive AI investments.
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Youth Protests Demand Resignation of India’s Education Minister over Exam Paper Leaks
Thousands led by Cockroach Janta Party protested in Delhi and other cities demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam paper leaks.
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US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child Alec Neel Vance
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on July 19, 2026, at Walter Reed Medical Center.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix as George Russell crashes out in opening lap
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, 2026, while George Russell crashed out after a collision with Lewis Hamilton.
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Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup; Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank celebrate
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting celebrations among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.