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Mathieu van der Poel wins shortened ninth stage of Tour de France amid heatwave
Mathieu van der Poel won the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France, shortened due to extreme heat near 40°C.
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Haeran Ryu wins Evian Championship after playoff with Brooke Henderson
Haeran Ryu won the Evian Championship after a playoff against Brooke Henderson, securing her second LPGA major in three weeks.
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France’s EDF shuts down 3 nuclear reactors amid heatwave, cuts power at 8 others
EDF temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors and reduced output at eight plants across France due to a heatwave and environmental rules.
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Syria’s New Transitional Parliament Convenes in Damascus for First Session
Syria’s new 210-seat transitional parliament held its inaugural meeting in Damascus on July 12, 2026, marking a key step after President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power.
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Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to secure US oil, gas, and investment deals
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Washington in July 2026 to sign oil and gas agreements and deepen US-Iraq economic and security ties.
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Myanmar tells ASEAN detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being cared for
Myanmar’s foreign minister informed ASEAN on July 12 that detained Aung San Suu Kyi is healthy and will be looked after.
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British couple severely burned rescued during deadly Almeria wildfires in Spain
A British couple found with burns over 40% of their bodies were rescued near Bedar amid wildfires that killed 12 in Almeria, Spain.
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Russian missile strike hits Kyiv triggering fires, no casualties reported
Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv early Tuesday, causing fires in multiple districts but no casualties were reported.
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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming warns of resignation if ex-PM Najib freed without sentence
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming said he will resign if former PM Najib Razak is released without serving his 1MDB sentence after BN's Johor election win.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, prompting varied international reactions
US Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly on July 11 after a brief illness, drawing praise from allies and condemnation from Iranian media.
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France beats Sweden 3-0 in 2026 World Cup match showcasing teamwork and unity
France defeated Sweden 3-0 in a key 2026 World Cup match, highlighting lessons on teamwork, communication, and resilience.
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Malaysia's Home Affairs Ministry to review EAIC recommendations on citizenship applications
The Home Affairs Ministry will review findings and six recommendations from the EAIC on citizenship applications, including cases of seven naturalised footballers.
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King Sultan Ibrahim Meets BN Leaders After Johor Election Landslide
King Sultan Ibrahim granted an audience to BN leaders following their decisive Johor election win on July 12, 2026.
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Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming stands by conditional resignation pledge after Johor election
Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming reaffirmed his pledge to resign if Najib Razak avoided serving a fitting sentence despite BN’s Johor election win.
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Singapore President Tharman concludes state visit to Malaysia, underscoring close ties
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam completed a three-day state visit to Malaysia from July 13-15, reinforcing bilateral cooperation.
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Study finds brain changes but no cognitive decline in retired soccer players, with higher anxiety and depression
Imperial College London study shows retired British soccer players have brain structure differences and more mental health issues but no memory decline
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Automation in Kunshan displaces low-skilled workers as factories adopt robots
Kunshan's factories replace assembly jobs with robots, forcing displaced workers into low-paid gig labor.
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Norway eliminated from 2026 World Cup quarterfinals after 2-1 extra-time loss to England
Norway lost 2-1 to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal after extra time, exiting the tournament for the first time at this stage.
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Lake Mead hits lowest water level in nearly 90 years amid Colorado River crisis
Lake Mead dropped to 1,040.4 feet on August 7, 2026, setting a historic low and prompting federal water use cuts in Lower Basin states.
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US and Iran exchange airstrikes targeting southern Iranian ports amid rising tensions
Between July 12-15, 2026, the US launched multiple airstrikes on southern Iranian military sites, prompting Iranian retaliations on US Gulf bases.
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Paolo Maldini named technical director of Italian Football Federation until 2028
Paolo Maldini was appointed technical director of the Italian Football Federation on July 11, 2026, signing a contract through 2028.
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Coventry City sign winger Loum Tchaouna from Burnley on five-year deal
Coventry City signed 22-year-old winger Loum Tchaouna from Burnley on a five-year contract.
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Tim Merlier wins consecutive stages at 2026 Tour de France with sprint victory
Tim Merlier won stages seven and eight of the 2026 Tour de France, sprinting to victory in both finishes.
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Somali referee Omar Artan to be first non-European to officiate UEFA Super Cup
Somali referee Omar Artan will make history August 12 as the first non-European to officiate the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg.