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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury sustained in April.
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Drone attack kills 7 including 3 children at Russian Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
A drone crashed and exploded on a crowded beach in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 2, killing seven people including three children and injuring around 40.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv and suburbs
Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas killed at least 15 people and injured dozens, Ukrainian officials said.
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Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on bags starting February 2027
Jetstar will charge passengers for carry-on bags stored in overhead lockers from February 2027, offering one free personal item per booking.
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Mauricio Pochettino extends contract as US men’s soccer coach through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the US men’s national soccer team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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Gianni Infantino faces backlash and loss of support over failed World Cup stake sale plan
Wales and major football confederations condemn FIFA President Gianni Infantino over collapsed World Cup stake sale.
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Tourist Plane Crashes Near Nazca Lines in Peru, Killing All 13 On Board
A sightseeing plane carrying 11 passengers and 2 crew crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines on August 1, killing everyone on board.
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others killed in avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and nine climbers died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30, 2026.
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US DOJ Drops Vandalism Charges Against Former Olympian Over Lincoln Memorial Damage
The US Justice Department dismissed felony vandalism charges against ex-Olympian David Hearn linked to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage.
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei Near Naples Causing Injuries and Damage
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Naples on July 31, injuring over 20 people and causing evacuations and power outages.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least eight Palestinians amid stalled Hamas disarmament talks
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians, including children, in Gaza airstrikes amid stalled talks over Hamas disarmament and troop withdrawals.
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Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle United with Matthias Jaissle tipped as successor
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United as manager after nearly five years, with Matthias Jaissle the leading candidate to replace him.
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Drone attack causes fire on US-owned tanker at Egypt’s Damietta port amid regional conflict
A drone struck the US-owned gas storage tanker Energos Winter at Egypt’s Damietta port on July 29, causing fires but no casualties.
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Microsoft reports $90 billion revenue in Q4 2026 as Azure surpasses $100 billion annual revenue
Microsoft posted $90 billion in Q4 2026 revenue with Azure cloud exceeding $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
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Japan Cuts Fiscal 2026 GDP Growth Forecast, Plans Temporary Food Sales Tax Cut
Japan's government lowered its 2026 fiscal year GDP growth forecast and announced a two-year cut in the food sales tax starting April 2027.
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Australia sues Telegram over failure to remove pro-terror content
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner filed legal action against Telegram for not removing pro-terror videos under online safety laws.
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Japan's population falls below 120 million for first time since 1984 amid record decline
As of January 1, 2026, Japan's citizen population dropped to about 119.74 million, marking the largest annual decline on record.
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South Korean chip stocks plunge amid AI investment doubts and China competition
Shares of South Korean chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics dropped sharply amid AI spending concerns and rising Chinese competition.
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Visa to cut 7% of workforce, mostly in tech and product teams
Visa announced it will cut about 2,600 jobs, 7% of its workforce, to improve efficiency amid industry competition.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto kills at least 13, causes mall explosion
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on July 28, causing deaths, aftershocks, and a mall explosion that trapped workers.
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Global tech and semiconductor stocks plunge on AI concerns and China chip tech rise
On July 28, global semiconductor shares fell sharply amid worries over AI investment and new Chinese chip technology advancements.
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South Korean Kospi plunges over 18% in two days amid chipmaker selloff, trading halts triggered
South Korea’s Kospi index fell over 18% across July 28-29, led by sharp drops in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics shares, triggering consecutive trading halts.
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Jay Clayton Confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence, Replacing Bill Pulte
The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence by a 51-47 vote on July 28, 2026, succeeding acting DNI Bill Pulte.