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Drone attack kills 7 including 3 children at Russian Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
A drone crashed and exploded on a crowded beach in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 2, killing seven people including three children and injuring around 40.
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Tourist Plane Crashes Near Nazca Lines in Peru, Killing All 13 On Board
A sightseeing plane carrying 11 passengers and 2 crew crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines on August 1, killing everyone on board.
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei Near Naples Causing Injuries and Damage
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Naples on July 31, injuring over 20 people and causing evacuations and power outages.
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Japan's population falls below 120 million for first time since 1984 amid record decline
As of January 1, 2026, Japan's citizen population dropped to about 119.74 million, marking the largest annual decline on record.
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US Secretary of State Rubio holds talks with China and Russia at ASEAN summit in Manila
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese and Russian foreign ministers in Manila to discuss regional tensions and the Ukraine war.
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Xi Jinping's September US Visit Proceeding Despite Trump’s Election Interference Claims
Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned September 2026 visit to the US is continuing amid fresh tensions over election interference allegations.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating falls below 50% for the first time
A Jiji Press survey on July 16, 2026, showed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating dropped to 49%, slipping below 50% since taking office in October 2025.
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Typhoon Maysak causes deadly floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in southern and central China
Typhoon Maysak triggered floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in China in early July, killing at least 56 people and forcing 130,000 evacuations.
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Iran to Charge Service Fees for Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Offering Discounts to Friendly Nations
Iran announced it will impose service fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with special treatment for allied countries, amid lingering tensions over the crucial waterway.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.