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Bomb blast kills 6 to 9, injures about 20 at Damascus cafe near Palace of Justice
A homemade bomb exploded inside a crowded cafe in central Damascus on July 2, killing 6 to 9 and injuring around 20.
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England beats France 6-4 to claim third place at 2026 World Cup; Mbappe sets scoring record
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff as Kylian Mbappe became the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
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Typhoon Bavi Kills Over 50 and Disrupts East Asia with Widespread Damage
Typhoon Bavi caused at least 54 deaths and massive evacuations across East Asia in early July.
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25 US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners
A coalition of 25 US states sued the Trump administration on August 3, 2026, challenging new tariffs imposed on goods from 60 countries.
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OPEC+ agrees to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in September 2026
OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed to increase oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in September amid Middle East conflict.
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FIFA proposes $20 billion subsidiary with private investment, faces strong opposition
FIFA plans a $20 billion commercial company selling minority stakes to fund football growth, provoking backlash from UEFA, AFC, and players groups.
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Oil Prices Drop Sharply as US and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Middle East Tensions
US President Trump paused strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks, prompting Iran to suspend retaliations and causing oil prices to fall over 6-9%.
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US imposes 25% tariffs on most Brazilian imports beginning July 22, 2026
The US government will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports starting July 22 after a trade investigation found unfair practices.
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Xi Jinping urges global AI cooperation at 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for international AI cooperation and governance at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
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China Surpasses US in Global Favourability for First Time Since 2002, Pew Survey Finds
A Pew Research Center survey shows more people in 25 countries view China favourably than the US, marking a major shift since 2023.
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US Consumer Inflation Slows Sharply in June 2026 Amid Energy Price Volatility
US consumer prices rose 3.5% year-on-year in June 2026, down from 4.2% in May, driven by falling energy costs and easing inflation pressures.
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Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Argentina defeated England 2-1 on July 15 in Atlanta to reach the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
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ICE agents fatally shoot Colombian man during vehicle stop attempt in Biddeford, Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13 during a vehicle stop attempt linked to a deportation target.
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FIFA to consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams before 2030 tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said officials will explore increasing World Cup teams from 48 to 64 ahead of the 2030 event.
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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father amid health and security concerns
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledged revenge for his father Ali Khamenei’s killing and remains absent from public amid health and security fears.
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Israel Shares Intelligence on Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump with U.S.
Israel recently provided the U.S. with intelligence about a new Iranian assassination plot targeting former President Donald Trump.
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Fire at Fujian Jinjiang shoe factory kills 28, investigation underway
A fire on July 9 at Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian, killed 28 people and prompted a full investigation.
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Meta discontinues Muse Image AI tool days after launch amid privacy backlash
Meta launched then quickly discontinued its Muse Image AI tool after user and industry backlash over privacy concerns.
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Trump urges US control of Greenland at NATO summit, sparking tensions with Denmark
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump called for US control of Greenland and threatened to withdraw troops from Europe if allies do not meet demands.
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Nigel Farage resigns as UK MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid financial probe
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, 2026, to force a by-election amid an investigation into undeclared gifts and plans to stand again.
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup as his final tournament at age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, hoping his final match will not be the July 6 last-16 game against Spain.
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France defeat Morocco 2-0 in 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0
Morocco beat co-host Canada 3-0 in the round of 16, then lost 2-0 to France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 on July 2 in Vancouver to advance to the World Cup last 16.
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EU top court upholds €4.1 billion antitrust fine on Google for Android abuses
The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal to uphold a €4.1 billion EU fine over Android antitrust violations.