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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.
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Hungary shuts down Paks nuclear plant amid Danube drought; Romania blasts riverbed to protect own plant
Hungary shut down its sole Paks nuclear power plant for the first time due to record low Danube levels, while Romania detonated rocks to safeguard its Cernavoda plant.
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US-Iran hostilities pause lowers oil prices; markets respond before renewed tensions
The US and Iran paused fighting in late July, easing oil prices and boosting US stocks before attacks resumed raising tensions.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Argentina rallies from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in 2026 World Cup round of 16
Argentina scored three late goals to overcome Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7 in Atlanta.
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EU fines AliExpress €550 million for failing to block illegal and counterfeit products
The European Union fined Alibaba's AliExpress €550 million for not preventing the sale of illegal and counterfeit products, the largest penalty under the Digital Services Act.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky replaces PM Svyrydenko with Sergii Koretskyi amid government reshuffle
President Zelensky replaced Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko with Sergii Koretskyi in July 2026, triggering a full government resignation.
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7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Kumamoto, Japan causing 13 deaths and major damage
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture on July 28, killing at least 13 and injuring dozens while causing widespread destruction.
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China's Q2 2026 GDP grows 4.3%, missing annual targets amid weak domestic demand
China's GDP rose 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, the slowest pace since late 2022, falling short of official growth targets.
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US-Iran Talks Advance Toward Reopening Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions
US and Iran-linked officials say a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached by August 5 after months of closure.
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Wildfires in France and Spain force evacuation of over 330,000 people
Over 330,000 people were evacuated in France and Spain amid widespread wildfires burning tens of thousands of hectares.
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Explosion near Moscow restaurant kills at least three, injures up to 21
An explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow on August 1 killed at least three people and injured 15 to 21 others.
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At least 27 killed in Bangkok pub fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao
A fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district killed at least 27 and injured dozens on July 12, 2026.
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Russia launches major ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv killing one
On July 19, 2026, Russia fired over 40 missiles and 100 drones at Kyiv, killing one and injuring up to 16 people.
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Paris court upholds Marine Le Pen conviction, shortens ban, imposes electronic tag
A Paris appeal court found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzling €4.4 million in EU funds, shortened her office ban, and sentenced her to house arrest with an electronic tag while confirming her 2027 presidential run.
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Wildfires in France and Spain force over 300,000 evacuations amid extreme heat
Severe wildfires in south-west France and central Spain have displaced more than 300,000 people amid record heat and ongoing firefighting efforts.