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Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK extradition warrants over sex crime charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2026, on UK extradition warrants accusing them of multiple sex crimes dating from 2010-2017.
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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Massive Youth Protests in Delhi
Thousands protested in Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, leading to his July 24 resignation.
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Japan revises imperial law to allow male adoptions but bars female emperors
Japan's parliament approved a revision to the Imperial House Law on July 17, 2026, enabling male adoptions but maintaining a ban on female emperors.
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Wildfire burns nearly 1,900 hectares in Fontainebleau forest near Paris amid heatwave
A major wildfire broke out on July 12 in Fontainebleau forest near Paris, burning about 1,900 hectares and prompting evacuations and highway closures.
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Trump Alleges China Illegally Accessed 220 Million US Voter Records in 2020 Election Claims
Donald Trump accused China of illegally accessing 220 million US voter records starting in 2020 and alleged election interference favoring Joe Biden.
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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Dismissed Amid Protests and Political Crisis
President Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 15, sparking protests and political turmoil in Ukraine.
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IBM shares tumble after Q2 revenue misses amid AI-driven IT spending shift
IBM reported lower-than-expected Q2 2026 revenue and earnings, citing AI infrastructure demand reshaping customer budgets, sending shares down 22-26%
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SpaceX shares fall below IPO price amid launch abort and market concerns
SpaceX shares dropped below their $135 IPO price in mid-July after a Starship launch abort and investor worries about valuation and debt.
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Spain defeats France 2-0 in World Cup semi-final to reach final against Argentina
Spain beat France 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on July 14 in Arlington, Texas, to advance to the final against Argentina.
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South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25, police investigate
South African international midfielder Jayden Adams died July 11; police have opened an investigation into his death.
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DOJ subpoenas New York Times journalists over Trump Air Force One security reports
The US Department of Justice subpoenaed four New York Times journalists to testify before a grand jury on July 15 about reports on Air Force One security issues.
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Murder investigation launched after former UK minister Ann Widdecombe found dead
Police launched a murder investigation after former minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Devon home with serious injuries.
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Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane lost off Karachi after navigation failure
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737-400 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways went missing near Karachi on July 7 after reporting navigation system failure.
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Midtown Manhattan building evacuated after structural columns buckle during apartment conversion
A 37-storey building near Grand Central was evacuated July 7 after buckled columns and sagging floors were found during a residential conversion project.
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US-Iran interim ceasefire ends amid renewed strikes and Strait of Hormuz closure
US President Trump announced the end of the US-Iran interim ceasefire on July 6, triggering reciprocal military strikes and Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to enable technocratic administration
On July 6, 2026, Hamas announced the dissolution of its Gaza civil governing body to allow a US-backed technocratic committee to assume control.
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Belgium defeats United States 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals amid Balogun suspension dispute
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in Seattle on July 6 to reach the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals amid controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspension being overturned.
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US and Saudi Arabia Sign 30-Year Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Including Possible Uranium Enrichment
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal allowing for uranium enrichment after study, pending congressional approval.
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Tesla’s Q2 2026 revenue rises 26% but profits fall amid heavy AI and robotics spending
Tesla reported Q2 2026 revenue of $28.2 billion, up 26% year-over-year, while net profit fell 5-7% to about $1.1 billion amid rising expenses.
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at 78 in Sydney
Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, died suddenly from pneumonia on July 13, 2026, at age 78 in Sydney, Australia.
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Andy Burnham appointed UK Prime Minister pledges economic reforms and cost relief
Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister on July 20, pledging a new economic model and immediate cost-of-living relief.
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Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window after mid-air decompression
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany returned after a cabin window detached, nearly pulling a 61-year-old passenger out mid-air.
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75 after illness in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, known for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died at age 75 after being hospitalized in Portugal for intestinal surgery.
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Samsung Electronics Q2 Operating Profit Soars 19-Fold to Record 89.4 Trillion Won
Samsung Electronics reported a record Q2 2026 operating profit of 89.4 trillion won, driven by strong AI memory chip demand.