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Manchester City rally past Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul preseason finale
Manchester City overturned a halftime deficit to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in their final preseason friendly in Seoul on August 9, 2026.
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UKM and Malaysia clarify international student proportions amid false social media claims
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Ministry of Higher Education reject false claims about international student ratios, affirming accurate enrollment data.
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UK, Italy, and Japan sign £4.6 billion deal to develop 6th-generation fighter jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan signed a £4.6 billion contract to jointly develop a 6th-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Programme.
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China launches new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan amid sovereignty dispute
China began a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on July 4, replacing a previous task force amid escalating maritime tensions.
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Trump condemns communism and progressive Democrats in speech at Mount Rushmore
On July 3, 2026, President Donald Trump denounced communism and progressive Democrats while praising American identity at Mount Rushmore.
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Donald Trump Pardons 11, Including Clean Air Act Violators and Fraud Convicts
On July 3, Donald Trump pardoned 11 people, including nine charged with violating the Clean Air Act and two convicted fraudsters.
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Wimbledon bans World Cup broadcasts on screens but fans watch matches on phones
Wimbledon organisers barred World Cup match broadcasts on site screens during the tournament, though many spectators followed games on their phones.
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Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia forces 20,000+ evacuations and state of emergency
A rapidly spreading Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia burned over 9,500 hectares and prompted the evacuation of more than 20,000 people.
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France's Aurélien Tchouameni out of World Cup last-16 match vs Paraguay with injury
France midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni is ruled out of the World Cup last-16 match against Paraguay due to a thigh or groin injury.
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Norway to face Brazil in World Cup last-16 with Erling Haaland leading attack
Norway will play Brazil in the World Cup last-16 on July 5 after Erling Haaland’s late winner secured their first knockout win in 28 years.
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Costa Rican Scientists May Have Found New Ghost Shark Species in Pacific Waters
Costa Rican scientists reported a possible new ghost shark species near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island with unique features and genetic differences.
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Three children die after boat capsizes on Geneva Lake in severe Wisconsin storm
A motor boat capsized on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin during a July 3 storm, killing three children and rescuing seven others.
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Brazil and Norway Set to Clash in 2026 World Cup Round of 16 in New Jersey
Brazil and Norway will face off on July 5, 2026, in the Round of 16 match at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey [s2,s4,s7].
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Heatwave in Eastern US Causes At Least 25 Deaths and Disrupts July 4 Events
A July 2026 heatwave across the eastern US killed at least 25 people and forced cancellations of major Independence Day events.
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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru’s presidential runoff by narrow margin
Peru’s electoral authority officially declared Keiko Fujimori winner of the June 7 presidential runoff with 50.13% of the vote.
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Qualifiers Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki reach Wimbledon fourth round
Roman Safiullin and Shintaro Mochizuki advanced to Wimbledon’s fourth round after wins in their third round matches on July 3.
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Nathan Ake leaves Manchester City for Fenerbahce in £7M transfer
Nathan Ake has joined Turkish club Fenerbahce from Manchester City, pending international clearance and a £7 million fee.
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Neymar unhappy with limited World Cup role but stays professional, Brazil coach says
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar is unhappy with limited playing time at the 2026 World Cup but remains professional and positive.
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Texas Attorney General Investigates StubHub Over World Cup Ticket Cancellations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into StubHub after fans reported canceled or undelivered World Cup tickets in Texas host cities.
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Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria and leaves Al-Ahli after three seasons
Riyad Mahrez left Saudi club Al-Ahli in July 2026 and retired from international football after Algeria's World Cup exit.
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Syria and Russia Agree on Future of Tartous and Hmeimim Military Bases After 18 Months
Syria and Russia signed a memorandum on August 9 to transfer civilian base management to Syria and convert military facilities into joint training centers.
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Xi Jinping promotes two generals and appoints new military anti-corruption chief
On July 3, 2026, Xi Jinping promoted Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang to generals and named Zhang head of the military discipline commission amid a broad anti-corruption purge.
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Jonas Vingegaard takes Tour de France yellow jersey before Tadej Pogacar reclaims it after stage three
Jonas Vingegaard won the opening team time trial at the 2026 Tour de France but Tadej Pogacar took back the yellow jersey after stage three.
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German Chancellor Merz defends doubling defense budget amid Trump NATO criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany is doubling its defense budget and will meet NATO’s 3.5% GDP spending target by 2035, responding to criticism from Donald Trump.