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SpaceX posts 92% revenue jump in Q2 2026, driven by Starlink and AI despite net loss
SpaceX reported $7.8 billion revenue in Q2 2026, a 92% increase led by Starlink and AI, with net loss narrowing to $541 million.
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Switzerland beats Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
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All 16 teams advance to 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with key matches underway
The 16 teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, with France defeating Paraguay 1-0 in the opening knockout matches on July 4.
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England's Jordan Henderson suffers serious wrist injury celebrating World Cup win over Mexico
England midfielder Jordan Henderson injured his wrist celebrating after the team's 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico on July 5, 2026.
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Julian Nagelsmann resigns as Germany coach after World Cup exit; Jurgen Klopp in talks to replace him
Julian Nagelsmann stepped down as Germany men's football coach following their 2026 World Cup round of 32 exit, with Jurgen Klopp entering talks as successor.
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At least eight Thai monks killed after 11-year-old drives truck into pilgrimage procession
An 11-year-old boy took a pickup truck and drove into a group of Buddhist monks on pilgrimage in Mukdahan province, killing at least eight monks and injuring more than 10 on July 2.
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Spain records over 1,000 heat-related deaths in second-hottest June on record
Spain reported 1,028 to 1,029 heat-related deaths in June 2026, more than double the previous year’s toll.
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Egypt beats Australia on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup last 16
Egypt reached the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw on July 3.
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US declines to renew USMCA, triggering annual reviews and 2036 expiration countdown
The US announced on July 1, 2026, it will not extend the USMCA trade pact under current terms, starting a six-year review ending in 2036 if no renewal occurs.
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Man arrested near Trump golf course with firearms before president’s visit
Jeanine John Taele was arrested near Trump National Golf Course on August 2 carrying loaded weapons ahead of President Trump’s visit.
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Demis Hassabis steps down as DeepMind CEO as Google AI leaders depart amid reshuffle
Demis Hassabis stepped down as CEO of Google DeepMind as senior AI executives left and Koray Kavukcuoglu was promoted to oversee AI operations.
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Five dead, dozens missing as Indonesian ferry catches fire off Madura Island
An Indonesian ferry caught fire off Madura Island on August 2, killing five and leaving up to 28 people missing after rescue efforts.
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Trump criticizes ExxonMobil and Chevron for record profits, demands lower gas prices
President Donald Trump on August 3 condemned ExxonMobil and Chevron for excessive Q2 profits amid Iran war, urging cuts in retail petrol prices.
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US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% Annualized in Q2 2026 Amid Trade Deficit and Inflation
US GDP grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in Q2 2026, down from 2.1% in Q1, with trade deficit and inflation pressures weighing on growth.
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BMW to cut around 8,000 jobs globally by end of 2027, mainly in Germany
BMW announced plans to cut about 8,000 jobs worldwide by end-2027, focusing on German administrative staff through a voluntary redundancy program.
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US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Middle East, escalating conflict
Iran launched ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East on July 28, prompting US and Saudi retaliatory strikes in Iraq.
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Zelensky and Trump Discuss Patriot Missile Production and Diplomacy in White House Meeting
Ukrainian President Zelensky met US President Trump on July 28, 2026, to discuss Patriot missile production licenses and reviving diplomatic efforts.
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China begins mass production of domestic immersion DUV lithography machines for chipmaking
China’s Shanghai Aishengna Group started producing immersion deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, aiming to deliver units to major chipmakers in 2026.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham hosts Zelenskyy, pledges Stone Cloak tech sharing and support
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Portsmouth, pledging continued support and sharing Stone Cloak electronic warfare technology.
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Ukraine strikes Iranian commercial vessel in Caspian Sea killing one sailor
Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian cargo ship carrying military goods in the Caspian Sea on July 25, killing one sailor and injuring others.
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US pauses airstrikes on Iran amid mixed signals on talks and renewed regional attacks
US President Donald Trump paused airstrikes on Iran on July 24 after 13 nights of strikes while Iran halted retaliatory attacks as talks continued amid clashes elsewhere.
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ICC removes chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations
The International Criminal Court voted to remove Karim Khan as chief prosecutor over findings of sexual misconduct and breach of duty.
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark interest rate to 2.75% for first time since 2023
South Korea's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on July 16, responding to inflation and strong economic growth.
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US Says Chinese Startup Moonshot AI Stole Anthropic Tech to Build Kimi K3 Model
The White House accuses Moonshot AI of covertly copying Anthropic's Fable to develop its 2.8 trillion parameter Kimi K3 model.