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13-year-old boy dies after fountain collapse in Spain World Cup celebrations
A 13-year-old boy died and two or three others were injured when a fountain partially collapsed during Spain’s 2026 World Cup victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo.
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Israel sets parliamentary elections for October 27, Netanyahu seeks another term
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, 2026, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu running for re-election.
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China plans tighter overseas limits on advanced AI models, allows limited Nvidia H200 chip imports
China’s Commerce Ministry met with top tech firms to discuss restricting overseas access to its advanced AI models and permitting limited Nvidia H200 chip purchases.
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Japan expels Chinese coast guard ships near disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands on July 7
Japan's Coast Guard expelled two Chinese ships from waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands after they approached a Japanese fishing vessel on July 7, 2026.
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Taiwan's Zhonglian Oil Salad Oil Contaminated with Carcinogen, 360 Businesses Affected
Zhonglian Oilfat produced soybean salad oil contaminated with carcinogen BaP, affecting 360 companies and prompting record fines and recalls in Taiwan.
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Sony to stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028
Sony announced it will end production of physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, shifting entirely to digital game distribution.
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China Adds 40 Japanese Entities to Export Control Lists Amid Rising Tensions
China expanded export controls June 29, adding 20 Japanese entities each to its blacklist and attention list, citing military concerns.
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FIFA scraps plan to sell minority stakes in World Cup rights after global opposition
FIFA abandoned its plan to sell up to 20% stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary following strong opposition from football federations and governments.
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Bank of Japan keeps interest rate at 1% as yen intervention supports currency
The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 1% on July 31 amid yen intervention and revised inflation forecasts.
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US Secretary of State Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet in Manila ahead of Xi's US visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on July 22 to prepare for Xi Jinping's planned September US visit.
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Uber to Acquire Delivery Hero for $14.8 Billion, Expanding Global Delivery Reach
Uber Technologies agreed to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion, gaining control of its delivery services in 50 markets worldwide.
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China Tests JL-3 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile in Pacific Near Solomon Islands
On July 6, 2026, China launched a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific, marking its first such test there in nearly two years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.