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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.
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat fire in English Channel
Between 157 and 173 migrants were rescued Tuesday after their boat caught fire near the French-British maritime boundary in the English Channel.
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov with Facilitating Terrorism, Issues Arrest Warrant
Russia's FSB charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant on July 29, 2026.
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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid exam leak protests
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after weeks of youth protests over leaked NEET exam papers.
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Oman Proposes Gulf-Backed Joint Fee Plan to Iran for Strait of Hormuz Management
Oman has presented Iran a Gulf-supported proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees for transiting ships.
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Over 500 Rohingya refugees feared dead after two ships sink off Myanmar coast
Two boats carrying over 500 Rohingya refugees left Myanmar in late June and are presumed sunk with few survivors, UN agencies say.
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Ukraine strikes Iranian commercial vessel in Caspian Sea killing one sailor
Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian cargo ship carrying military goods in the Caspian Sea on July 25, killing one sailor and injuring others.
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Yemen's Houthis impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attack oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacked two Saudi oil tankers, and threatened shipping amid escalating Middle East conflict.
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Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout in 2026 amid worsening fuel crisis
Cuba suffered a third nationwide power blackout this year on July 6, cutting electricity to about 10 million people amid ongoing fuel shortages and sanctions.
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Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Cargo Plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport; DHL Plane Collides With Object
An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov plane at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4-5; a DHL cargo plane diverted after mid-air collision.
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UK to impose default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
The UK government will introduce a default midnight-to-6 a.m. social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with override options and feature restrictions.
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Nigel Farage resigns as UK MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid financial probe
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, 2026, to force a by-election amid an investigation into undeclared gifts and plans to stand again.