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Trump alleges Chinese interference and voter data theft in 2020 election ahead of 2026 midterms
Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election and exposing election system vulnerabilities in a July 16 speech.
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Argentina players display Falklands sovereignty banner after World Cup semi-final win over England
After beating England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, Argentina players held a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory.
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French National Assembly passes assisted dying law with strict conditions
France's National Assembly approved a law legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses on July 15, 2026, amid divided opinion.
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China's June 2026 exports rise 27% led by AI hardware amid strong global demand
China's exports surged 27% in June 2026, driven by AI-related products and semiconductor price hikes, while imports jumped 36%, posting a $125.6 billion trade surplus.
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Meta sued by 26 employees over alleged AI-driven targeting in layoffs
Twenty-six Meta employees filed a lawsuit alleging AI tools targeted workers on medical and family leaves for layoffs.
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Argentina beats Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in 2026 World Cup quarter-final
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final on July 11 in Kansas City.
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Western Europe records hottest June on record with major heatwave affecting over 410 million
Western Europe saw its hottest June ever in 2026, with temperatures over 3°C above average and thousands of heat-related deaths.
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Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout in 2026 amid worsening fuel crisis
Cuba suffered a third nationwide power blackout this year on July 6, cutting electricity to about 10 million people amid ongoing fuel shortages and sanctions.
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Prince Harry and Others Lose Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
Prince Harry, Elton John, and six others lost their privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers in London’s High Court on July 7, 2026.
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Russia claims capture of eastern Ukraine's Kostiantynivka; Ukraine denies control
Russia announced on July 3 it captured Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, a claim strongly rejected by Ukraine.
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Tesla’s Q2 2026 vehicle deliveries rise 25% to 480,126, beating estimates
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide in Q2 2026, a 25% increase that surpassed analyst forecasts.
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France beats Paraguay 1-0 in World Cup last 16 to reach quarter-finals
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals.
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Meta launches cloud business to sell excess AI computing power and models
Meta Platforms plans a cloud business to sell AI compute power and models, competing with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
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Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Cargo Plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport; DHL Plane Collides With Object
An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov plane at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4-5; a DHL cargo plane diverted after mid-air collision.
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grosses $264.1M globally in opening weekend
The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, earned $264.1 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
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Europe records over 10,000 excess deaths during late June 2026 heatwave
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave in late June 2026, mostly affecting those over 65.
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Google disables AI image-generation in Google Earth over misinformation risks
Google introduced then disabled an AI image-generation feature in Google Earth within a day citing misuse and misinformation concerns.
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Chinese chipmaker CXMT shares surge 470% in Shanghai STAR Market IPO debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies shares jumped about 470% on July 27, making it China’s most valuable listed company at 3.3 trillion yuan market cap.
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US imposes 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced labour concerns
The US implemented new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners on July 24 over forced labour issues.
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US to Investigate Chinese AI Models for Intellectual Property Theft, Possible Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an investigation into Chinese AI models over alleged IP theft and potential sanctions.
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US and China to hold AI talks in September before Xi Jinping's US visit
The United States and China plan AI talks in September 2026 ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the US on September 24.
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China and Philippines Clash Near Ren'ai Shoal Ahead of ASEAN Meeting
Chinese Coast Guard and Philippine naval forces clashed near disputed Ren'ai Shoal on July 20, with each side accusing the other of provocation.
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Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain won their second FIFA World Cup title by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19, 2026.
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Two US Soldiers Killed, One Missing After Iranian Missile and Drone Attack in Jordan
On July 17, Iranian missile and drone strikes at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base killed two US troops and left one missing in action.