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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sets new second weekend box office record for Nolan films
'The Odyssey' earned $87 million domestically in its second weekend, surpassing 'The Dark Knight's' 2008 record of $75.1 million in the US.
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Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix after taking pole, Hamilton penalized in qualifying
Lando Norris secured pole and won the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26, while Lewis Hamilton was penalized and finished fifth after a race penalty.
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Jurgen Klopp named Germany men's national football coach through 2030 World Cup
Jurgen Klopp was appointed Germany men’s national football team head coach on a contract until the 2030 World Cup.
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Japan records highest heat-related hospitalisations since 2010 amid severe heatwave
Tokyo recorded 453 heat-related hospitalisations on July 22, with one death and multiple critical cases amid record temperatures across Japan.
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Kevin Keegan, former England captain and manager, dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, former England captain and manager, died on July 20, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
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Google unveils new AI chip Frozen v2 and updates Gemini AI models with flagship delay
Google is developing a new AI chip called Frozen v2 and released updated Gemini models while delaying its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro launch.
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Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new political bureau chief after Sinwar's death
Khalil al-Hayya was elected leader of Hamas’s political bureau on July 20, replacing Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in 2024.
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13-year-old boy dies after fountain collapse in Spain World Cup celebrations
A 13-year-old boy died and two or three others were injured when a fountain partially collapsed during Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo.
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India's Skyroot Aerospace launches first private orbital rocket Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket, placing payloads into low Earth orbit on July 18, 2026.
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Donald Trump pays $5.6 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll after legal battle
Donald Trump paid over $5.6 million to writer E. Jean Carroll after a 2023 jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
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Warren Buffett Halts Donations to Gates Foundation After Epstein Reports
Warren Buffett stopped donating to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2026 amid revelations about Bill Gates’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport after Sanaa strike
On July 13, 2026, Yemen's Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for air strikes on Sanaa International Airport runway.
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US Congressman Ro Khanna Detained by Armed Israeli Settlers in West Bank on July 9
Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna was held for about 90 minutes by armed Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit near Khirbet Zanuta on July 9, 2026.
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Israel sets parliamentary elections for October 27, Netanyahu seeks another term
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, 2026, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu running for re-election.
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Trump Fires Last US Election Assistance Commission Members Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Donald Trump fired the final two Democratic-appointed members of the US Election Assistance Commission on July 9, 2026, leaving the bipartisan agency empty.
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Palm Beach International Airport Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.
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Iran holds weeklong state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid high tensions
Iran conducted six days of funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9, 2026, amid heightened security and political tensions.
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Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case after 6-3 loss
Donald Trump announced plans to seek a rehearing from the US Supreme Court after it ruled 6-3 against his birthright citizenship executive order.
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Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira, BTS for 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show
Justin Bieber will co-headline the 11-minute halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS.
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China plans tighter overseas limits on advanced AI models, allows limited Nvidia H200 chip imports
China’s Commerce Ministry met with top tech firms to discuss restricting overseas access to its advanced AI models and permitting limited Nvidia H200 chip purchases.
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Kylian Mbappé condemns racist abuse by Paraguayan senator after World Cup win
Kylian Mbappé condemned racist remarks by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following France's 1-0 win over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
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Trump Cancels US, Israeli Strikes on Iran After Regional Threats and Diplomatic Talks
President Trump announced cancellation of planned US and Israeli strikes on Iran, conditional on a rapid deal amid escalating threats and regional tensions.
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Japan expels Chinese coast guard ships near disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands on July 7
Japan's Coast Guard expelled two Chinese ships from waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands after they approached a Japanese fishing vessel on July 7, 2026.
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Two Explosions Near Macron During Damascus Visit Injure 18 Amid Security Risks
Two bombs exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed, wounding 18 people during his July 6-7 visit to Syria.