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Israeli airstrikes kill at least 8 Palestinians in Gaza amid stalled ceasefire talks
Israeli airstrikes on August 2 killed at least 8 Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire implementation with Hamas remains deadlocked.
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Alexandra Eala wins first WTA title beating Jessica Pegula at Washington Open
Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title by defeating top seed Jessica Pegula at the Washington Open final.
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US Embassies Warn Americans to Prepare to Leave Middle East Amid Rising Iran Conflict
On August 1, 2026, US embassies in about 10 Middle Eastern countries advised Americans to prepare for possible departure amid escalating Iran-related tensions.
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Malaysian pilot arrested in Jakarta for smuggling over 70,000 ecstasy pills
A 39-year-old Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport on July 29 for allegedly smuggling over 70,000 ecstasy pills into Indonesia.
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About 60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco in early August 2026
Around 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over several days, prompting security reinforcements and dozens of deaths.
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Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak kills 10 climbers including Nirmal Purja
A July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed all 10 climbers, including British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
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Wildfires on Crete force 8,000 evacuations and kill three firefighters in Greece
Wildfires erupting on Crete’s Rethymno region in late July killed three firefighters and forced 8,000 evacuations amid strong winds.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least nine in Ukraine; missile breaches Polish airspace
Russian forces launched over 70 missiles and 280 drones against Ukraine, killing at least nine and causing damage, while a missile crossed into Poland.
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Microsoft reports strong cloud growth and outlook, shares jump over 15%
Microsoft forecasted above-expectation sales and cloud growth for fiscal Q1 2027, sending shares up over 15% on July 29.
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Nvidia leads new Open Secure AI Alliance to boost AI cybersecurity after Hugging Face hack
On July 27, 2026, Nvidia and over 30 tech firms formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to share open-source AI security tools following a major cyberattack on Hugging Face.
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Kazuyoshi Miura, Age 59, Scores First Goal in Nearly Four Years for Fukushima United
Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal since 2022 on July 25, 2026, for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor's Cup win over Iwaki Furukawa.
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US Appeals Court Blocks Trump Order Tightening Mail-in Voting Rules Before 2026 Midterms
The 1st US Circuit Court upheld an injunction blocking key parts of Trump's March 2026 mail-in voting order in 23 states and DC.
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Microsoft launches original Xbox backward compatibility on PC with four classic titles
Microsoft has launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, offering four original Xbox games playable and purchasable on Windows for the first time.
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Norwegian Football Federation to consider ethics complaint over FIFA's handling of Balogun ban
Norwegian Football Federation plans to decide today whether to file an ethics complaint against FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban following Trump's intervention.
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Alphabet Raises 2026 Capital Spending Forecast Above $200 Billion Amid AI Cloud Expansion
Alphabet boosted its 2026 capital expenditure outlook to up to $205 billion, driven by accelerated AI infrastructure investment.
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Japanese yen hits 40-year low near 163 per US dollar amid US-Iran tensions
The Japanese yen fell past 163 per US dollar for the first time since 1986 as US-Iran tensions push oil prices up and strengthen the dollar.
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Actress Kaylee Hottle of Godzilla vs. Kong dies in Maryland car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress who played Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong films, died in a July 21 car accident in Maryland at age 18.
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China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips amid US tensions
China’s Ministry of Commerce is considering stricter export controls on AI technologies amid US concerns over intellectual property and advanced semiconductor production.
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Magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake hits off southern Mexico coast triggering tsunami warning
A powerful magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake struck off southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on July 17, prompting tsunami warnings for the region.
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Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills at least 17, injures over 40
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight, killing 17 and injuring more than 40.
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US Justice Department Investigates Harvard Over China-Funded Financial Aid Programs
The US Justice Department opened a civil rights review of Harvard's China-linked financial aid programs for possible discrimination against American students.
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Nicaragua's President Ortega announces end to elections, barring opposition parties
President Daniel Ortega declared on July 19, 2026, that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to block opposition parties from seizing power.
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HKEX explores removing lunch break and extending trading hours to align with global markets
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing is considering ending the midday lunch break, starting trading earlier, and adding evening sessions for select stocks.
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Lebanese President Aoun meets Trump seeking Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met US President Donald Trump at the White House to push for Israeli troop withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament in southern Lebanon.