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German coalition unveils €10 billion tax, pension, and labor reform package
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition on July 2 announced tax cuts, pension overhaul, labor rule changes, and bureaucracy cuts.
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Japan’s parliament to add two women’s toilet cubicles after petition by female MPs
Japan’s parliament will add two women’s toilet cubicles after 58 female lawmakers petitioned for better facilities.
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Firefighters battle multiple wildfires across southern France after record heatwave
About 800 firefighters fought several wildfires burning over 1,200 hectares in southern France amid extreme heat and wind.
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Zelensky says 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops to deploy on Russian territory
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers will be stationed in Russia to support its forces against Ukraine.
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Russian missile and drone attack kills at least two in Kyiv
At least two people died in a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on Thursday early morning.
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US and Iran hold indirect talks in Doha, make progress amid Khamenei funeral preparations
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1, 2026, making progress on a memorandum despite no breakthrough on lasting peace.
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Danny Glover reveals he has lived with Alzheimer's disease for several years
Danny Glover, 79, publicly disclosed he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since shortly after his 2022 honorary Oscar.
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Project Hail Mary begins streaming on Prime Video after initial MGM+ debut
Project Hail Mary started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, following its June 18 premiere on MGM+ and a March theatrical release.
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Germany Indicts Ukrainian National for 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
German prosecutors charged Serhii K for orchestrating explosions that damaged Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022.
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Researchers create synthetic SpudCells that feed, grow, and reproduce using lab-made DNA
A University of Minnesota team led by Dr. Kate Adamala created SpudCells, synthetic cells that complete a cell cycle with lab-made DNA and chemicals.
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Australia beat England to win seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title
Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup on August 9, 2026.
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Ronaldinho Returns to Football at 46, Signs with Italian Serie C Club Ravenna
Ronaldinho, former Brazil star and World Cup winner, signed with Serie C club Ravenna in June, marking his return after retiring in 2015.
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UK house prices flat in June 2026 despite easing mortgage costs
UK house prices held steady at £277,484 in June after a May decline, while mortgage rates remained elevated above pre-war levels.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defence pact in Mecca on August 7, pledging mutual response to armed attacks.
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FIFA President Infantino faces divisions and calls for resignation amid leadership crisis
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces widespread criticism and opposition from some 2026 World Cup hosts and football bodies over his leadership and governance plans.
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Pakistan intercepts four drones from Afghanistan amid rising border tensions
Pakistan’s military shot down four drones launched by Afghan Taliban into Balochistan on June 30, 2026.
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Algerians voted July 2 to elect 407 parliament members amid low engagement and candidate bans
Algerians voted on July 2, 2026, to elect 407 members of their National Assembly amid low turnout fears and thousands of candidate disqualifications.
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France sets April 18, 2027 presidential election date as Macron’s term ends
France announced April 18, 2027, for the presidential election's first round and May 2 for a runoff after Macron’s final term[s1].
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Oregon card shop suspends Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints
Chronos Games & Gifts in Beaverton, Oregon, suspended Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for one week due to multiple player hygiene and restroom complaints.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Stream on Peacock Starting July 30, 2026
NBCUniversal's Peacock will begin streaming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on July 30, following its digital and physical releases earlier this year.
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Toyota and Joby Aviation launch joint venture to produce flying cars
Toyota Motor and U.S. startup Joby Aviation have formed a joint venture to develop and produce electric flying cars.
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NASA plans robotic rescue mission to boost Swift telescope orbit and prevent re-entry
NASA will launch a robotic spacecraft to raise the Swift telescope’s orbit and avoid atmospheric re-entry by the end of 2026.
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Inquest into Maddy Cusack's death reveals coach's conduct and club resource issues
Inquest heard allegations that Sheffield United coach Jonathan Morgan called Maddy Cusack a 'psycho' and subjected her to mind games amid rushed club transition.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Won't Launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch worldwide on October 23, 2026, but will not be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch.