World · Politics
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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.
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others killed in avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and nine climbers died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30, 2026.
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Japan Cuts Fiscal 2026 GDP Growth Forecast, Plans Temporary Food Sales Tax Cut
Japan's government lowered its 2026 fiscal year GDP growth forecast and announced a two-year cut in the food sales tax starting April 2027.
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Ukraine launches drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses across Russia killing 9
Since July 18, Ukraine has conducted multiple drone strikes on Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries’ warehouses, killing at least nine and causing billions in damages.
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Ukrainian drones strike multiple Wildberries warehouses in Russia, causing casualties and fires
Ukrainian drone attacks hit several warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries, injuring at least 15 and damaging key logistics hubs.
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French modelling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead near Paris
Daniel Siad, French modelling scout tied to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at age 69 in Colombes on July 20, 2026.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky replaces army chief Syrskyi amid protests over defence minister Fedorov's ousting
President Zelensky dismissed army commander Syrskyi and named Drapatyi commander amid protests over Fedorov’s removal.
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Jens Spahn resigns as CDU/CSU parliamentary leader over surrogacy controversy
Jens Spahn resigned as parliamentary group leader of Germany's CDU/CSU after surrogacy row on July 18, 2026.
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Massive fire near Drammen, Norway destroys over 100 homes and triggers evacuation
A fire on July 17 in Krokstadelva near Drammen destroyed over 100 homes and forced evacuation of 400+ residents.
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Fire at Algiers orphanage kills 11, injures 19 including children and carers
A fire broke out early July 16 at an orphanage near Algiers, killing 11 people and injuring 19, officials said.
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EU plans phased social media restrictions for children under 13 across 27 member states
The European Union will propose legislation after summer 2026 to limit social media access for children under 13 with phased controls and supervision.
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Vatican Excommunicates Six SSPX Bishops and Followers After Unauthorized Consecrations
The Vatican excommunicated six bishops and declared all faithful adhering to the Society of St Pius X schismatic following illicit bishop consecrations on July 1, 2026.
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Mexican influencer César Gastélum shot dead during livestream in Culiacán
César Gastélum, a Mexican social media influencer, was fatally shot during a livestream outside a Culiacán fast food restaurant on August 4, 2026.
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About 60,000 migrants crossed into Spanish enclave Ceuta from Morocco in early August 2026
Around 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over several days, prompting security reinforcements and dozens of deaths.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least nine in Ukraine; missile breaches Polish airspace
Russian forces launched over 70 missiles and 280 drones against Ukraine, killing at least nine and causing damage, while a missile crossed into Poland.
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Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv kills at least 17, injures over 40
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv overnight, killing 17 and injuring more than 40.
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Russian Strikes Kill 8 Civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskiy Urges Faster Weapons Delivery
Russian missile and drone attacks on July 11-12 killed at least eight in Ukraine, prompting Zelenskiy to call for quicker air defence aid from allies.
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Sri Lanka prison riot in Negombo leaves 23-26 dead and over 100 injured
A violent riot between rival drug gangs erupted at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka July 5-6, killing 23-26 people and injuring over 100.
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Iran holds six-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei starting July 4, 2026
Iran marked a six-to-seven-day funeral from July 4 for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in February U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
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Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new political bureau chief after Sinwar's death
Khalil al-Hayya was elected leader of Hamas’s political bureau on July 20, replacing Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in 2024.
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport after Sanaa strike
On July 13, 2026, Yemen's Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for air strikes on Sanaa International Airport runway.
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Two Explosions Near Macron During Damascus Visit Injure 18 Amid Security Risks
Two bombs exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed, wounding 18 people during his July 6-7 visit to Syria.