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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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Pilot deliberately crashed light plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing self
A 66-year-old pilot intentionally flew a small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower on June 26, killing himself and injuring 13 people.
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US Job Growth Slows Sharply in June 2026 as Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2%
US economy added 57,000 nonfarm jobs in June 2026, below forecasts, while unemployment dropped to 4.2%.
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EU imposes €3 customs charge on low-value e-commerce parcels from July 1, 2026
The European Union began charging a €3 customs fee per product category on low-value parcels under €150 from non-EU countries on July 1, 2026.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Delegation in First Outside Contact Since 2021 Coup
Detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi met International Committee of the Red Cross delegation on August 3, 2026, her first confirmed contact outside government since 2021.
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Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak kills 10 climbers including Nirmal Purja
A July 30 avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan killed all 10 climbers, including British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja.
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Nvidia leads new Open Secure AI Alliance to boost AI cybersecurity after Hugging Face hack
On July 27, 2026, Nvidia and over 30 tech firms formed the Open Secure AI Alliance to share open-source AI security tools following a major cyberattack on Hugging Face.
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Japanese yen hits 40-year low near 163 per US dollar amid US-Iran tensions
The Japanese yen fell past 163 per US dollar for the first time since 1986 as US-Iran tensions push oil prices up and strengthen the dollar.
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China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips amid US tensions
China’s Ministry of Commerce is considering stricter export controls on AI technologies amid US concerns over intellectual property and advanced semiconductor production.
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Magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake hits off southern Mexico coast triggering tsunami warning
A powerful magnitude 7.3-7.4 earthquake struck off southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on July 17, prompting tsunami warnings for the region.
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Nicaragua's President Ortega announces end to elections, barring opposition parties
President Daniel Ortega declared on July 19, 2026, that Nicaragua will no longer hold elections to block opposition parties from seizing power.
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HKEX explores removing lunch break and extending trading hours to align with global markets
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing is considering ending the midday lunch break, starting trading earlier, and adding evening sessions for select stocks.
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Moonshot AI pauses Kimi K3 subscriptions amid high demand, plans Hong Kong IPO
Chinese startup Moonshot AI halted new Kimi K3 subscriptions due to demand strain and aims for a Hong Kong IPO within six months.
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Argentina and Spain to meet in 2026 World Cup final with record $50M prize
Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey for a record $50 million prize.
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UK Government Fully Nationalises British Steel, Ending Jingye Group Ownership
The UK government nationalised British Steel on July 16, 2026, taking control from Chinese owner Jingye Group to protect jobs and steel production.
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England beats Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final to advance to the semi-finals.
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IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3% citing Middle East war and trade risks
The IMF lowered its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 3.0% amid Middle East conflict and raised inflation outlook, warning of ongoing economic risks.
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China test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile from submarine into Pacific Ocean
On July 6, China launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a Jin-class submarine into the South Pacific, sparking regional condemnation.
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OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output by 188,000 barrels per day starting August 2026
OPEC+ members agreed on July 5, 2026, to increase oil production targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning in August.
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US drafts ban on Chinese optical transceivers for data centers over security concerns
The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of new Chinese-made optical transceivers used in US data centers.
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Palantir reports 93% revenue rise in Q2 2026 and lifts full-year outlook
Palantir’s Q2 2026 revenue rose 93% to $1.94 billion, beating estimates, and it raised full-year revenue guidance to $8.15 billion–$8.16 billion.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Multiple in Russia and Damage Wildberries Warehouses
Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia overnight Aug 1-2, killing civilians and hitting Wildberries warehouses across multiple regions.
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Vincent Pastore, Sopranos actor, dies at 80 in The Bronx
Vincent Pastore, known for playing Big Pussy on The Sopranos, died at age 80 in his Bronx home on August 1, 2026.
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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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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.