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Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi
President Zelenskiy appointed 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on July 21, 2026, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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At least 144 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania coast
A capsized migrant boat from Gambia reached Mauritania with 38 survivors and 143 dead or missing after 25 days at sea.
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Houthis impose Red Sea maritime blockade threatening Saudi oil shipments amid conflict
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of Saudi ports in the Red Sea, targeting ships and disrupting oil exports since July 20, 2026.
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Hungarian PM Peter Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for presidency
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced plans to nominate chess great Judit Polgar as the country's next president.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to attend ASEAN meetings in Manila, discuss Trump-Xi summit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend ASEAN meetings in Manila July 19–23 to discuss regional issues and a possible Trump-Xi summit.
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Italian court convicts former CEO Giovanni Castellucci and 31 others over 2018 Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court sentenced former CEO Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years and 31 others convicted for the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse that killed 43 people.
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EU, UK, Spain, and Gibraltar sign treaty ending Gibraltar-Spain border checks
On July 14, 2026, the EU, UK, Spain, and Gibraltar signed a treaty to end border checks between Gibraltar and Spain, effective July 15.
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UK plans to brand Iran's IRGC and proxy group as terrorist over antisemitic attacks
The UK government announced on July 13 plans to designate Iran’s IRGC and the IMCR as terrorist groups amid antisemitic attacks.
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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian oil tankers and refineries near Crimea
Between July 6 and 9, Ukrainian drones struck at least 36 Russian oil tankers and damaged key refineries near Crimea, disrupting fuel supplies across Russia.
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Israel marks 1,000 days since Hamas attack with memorials and protests
Israel commemorated 1,000 days since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with nationwide memorial events and protests demanding accountability.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes for historic forced adoptions of unmarried mothers' babies
On July 2, 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology in Parliament for forced adoptions of babies born to unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976.
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Iran Holds Week-Long Funeral Ceremonies for Slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began a series of funeral ceremonies July 3 for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in February US-Israeli air strikes.
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Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls kills three, injures seven
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1 killed three and injured seven, officials said.
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct as teenagers
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct between 2002 and 2016, according to a BBC documentary.
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Japan to tighten permanent residency rules starting October 2026
Japan will enforce stricter permanent residency requirements for foreigners beginning October 1, 2026.
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UK PM Andy Burnham to remove 5% VAT on household electricity bills from October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on electricity bills starting October to ease energy costs for UK households.
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Youth Protests Demand Resignation of India’s Education Minister over Exam Paper Leaks
Thousands led by Cockroach Janta Party protested in Delhi and other cities demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam paper leaks.
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Germany to join French nuclear deterrence exercise for first time in autumn 2026
Germany will send conventional troops to participate in a French nuclear deterrence exercise for the first time in autumn 2026, deepening Franco-German defence ties.
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EU and UK announce coordinated sanctions on Russian cyber actors over attacks in Europe
The European Union and United Kingdom jointly imposed sanctions on over 30 Russian individuals and entities linked to cyberattacks targeting European countries.
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Ukrainian Suspect in Monaco Bombing Found Dead Near Kyiv; Two Men Arrested
Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of a Monaco parcel bombing, was found shot dead near Kyiv; authorities detained two men over her murder.
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Funeral procession and burial held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran held six-day funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, ending with burial in Mashhad on July 9, 2026.
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Fire in Antwerp apartment building kills at least 5, injures several
A fire on July 1 in a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp killed at least five people and injured several others.
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Four men stabbed near Covent Garden; 47-year-old woman charged
Four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden on August 5; a 47-year-old woman was charged with wounding and weapon possession.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv and suburbs
Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas killed at least 15 people and injured dozens, Ukrainian officials said.