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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.
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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.