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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.
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Japan to Boost Alternative Investments in $1.8 Trillion GPIF Pension Fund
Japan plans to raise the Government Pension Investment Fund’s alternative assets allocation from 1.7% toward the 5% cap to increase domestic investments.
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Former Chelsea and Leeds chairman Ken Bates dies at 94 in Monaco
Ken Bates, former chairman of Chelsea and Leeds United, died at age 94 in Monaco surrounded by family.
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Arsenal sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Leeds on free transfer
Arsenal signed French goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a two-year deal after seven seasons at Leeds United.
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Mark Zuckerberg Publishes AI Manifesto and Launches Open-Weight Muse Glimmer Model
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a 6,500-word AI manifesto advocating personal superintelligence and launched an open-weight AI model Muse Glimmer.
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Moldova’s President Maia Sandu nominates Vasile Tofan as prime minister
President Maia Sandu nominated financier Vasile Tofan as Moldova’s prime minister on July 11, 2026, following Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation.
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Malaysia approves over 5,000 diesel quota transfers under Budi Madani programme
The Malaysian government has approved more than 5,000 transfers of subsidised diesel quotas within families under the Budi Madani Diesel programme.
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Microsoft to unveil Maia 300 AI chip in September with TSMC production deal
Microsoft plans to launch its Maia 300 AI chip in September 2026 and secure TSMC production for 300,000+ units in 2027.
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Linda Noskova and Jannik Sinner win 2026 Wimbledon singles titles
Linda Noskova and Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Wimbledon women's and men's singles titles respectively.
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Turkey fines over 100 doctors for high Caesarean rates and orders retraining
Turkey’s health ministry fined and suspended over 100 obstetrician-gynecologists for high Caesarean section rates, requiring training before return to practice.
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North Korea’s Kimsuky hacking group develops AI tools to automate cyberattacks
North Korean cyber group Kimsuky has built AI tools to automate attacks, analyze stolen data, and create phishing campaigns, cybersecurity firm Genians reported today.
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Major Music Groups Launch Voluntary AI-Generated Content Labels for Songs
IFPI, RIAA, the Grammys, and six others announced voluntary labels for AI-generated and AI-assisted music on July 10, 2026.
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Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach 2026 World Cup semi-final
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals to advance to the semi-final against England.
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Scaloni praises Messi's fitness and form at 39 during 2026 World Cup run
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Lionel Messi's physical condition and performance at age 39 during the 2026 World Cup.
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Four Motorcyclists Killed in Crash on East Coast Expressway Near Kuantan
Four motorcyclists died in a multi-vehicle crash involving a car and motorcycles near Kuantan early July 11, 2026.
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Johor caretaker MB Onn Hafiz Ghazi votes early in 16th state election
Caretaker Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi cast his vote at SK Simpang Renggam on July 11 in the state election.
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South Korean Buddhist Temple Hosts 30-Hour Dating Retreat to Boost Birth Rate
Donghwasa temple in South Korea held a 30-hour dating retreat for 24 singles to address the nation’s low birth rate.
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Drag race crash in Kotamobagu, Indonesia kills up to 8 and injures 9 spectators
A car lost control after a drag race in Kotamobagu on August 9, hitting spectators and killing 7 to 8 people, injuring 9 seriously.
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King Charles III meets Prince Harry and family for first time since 2022
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children at Highgrove on July 10, 2026.