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Tyler Robinson accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University event
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, and has expressed regret in texts and video statements.
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Khamenei’s coffin transported in Finnish supermarket-branded refrigerated truck during funeral procession
Ali Khamenei’s coffin was moved in Iraq on a refrigerated truck bearing Finland’s Kesko supermarket logo during his July funeral procession [s1,s3].
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Andy Burnham Apologizes for Labour’s Gaza Response, Pledges Tougher Israel Stance
Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s Gaza response and promised stronger measures on Israel if he becomes UK prime minister.
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Rory McIlroy shares early lead at 2026 Scottish Open after opening 65
Rory McIlroy tied for the lead after two rounds at the 2026 Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.
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Christian Eriksen Begins Rehab in Denmark After Collapse During Denmark-Ukraine Match
Christian Eriksen started individual rehabilitation in Denmark following his collapse in a friendly against Ukraine in June 2026.
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NY Times-led group seeks court sanctions against OpenAI alleging evidence concealment
The New York Times, New York Daily News and others accuse OpenAI of hiding and deleting evidence in copyright dispute over AI training data.
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US Existing Home Sales Decline 2.4% in June Amid High Prices and Mortgage Rates
US existing home sales dropped 2.4% in June to an annual rate of 4.09 million units as prices hit a record $440,600 and mortgage rates hovered near 6.6%.
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ASEAN foreign ministers meet Myanmar's foreign minister in Bangkok to discuss peace
ASEAN foreign ministers held an informal meeting with Myanmar's foreign minister in Bangkok on July 12 to discuss peace and engagement after years of isolation.
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Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in pledging crackdown on armed groups
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president on August 7, pledging a hardline fight against armed groups and closer ties with the US.
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Todd Blanche confirmed as US Attorney General after 50-49 Senate vote
Todd Blanche was confirmed by the US Senate as Attorney General by a narrow 50-49 vote on August 8, 2026.
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David Gaider Says Dragon Age Series Unlikely to Continue Under EA but He Would Consider Reviving It
Former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider doubts EA will continue the series but would revive it if given the chance.
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits over 1,700 cases in Michigan and Ohio with no identified source
Michigan and Ohio report more than 1,700 cyclosporiasis cases combined amid an outbreak with no confirmed source.
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US to oversee Israel withdrawal from pilot zones in southern Lebanon starting this week
The United States will manage Israel’s phased withdrawal from two pilot zones in southern Lebanon after a June framework agreement.
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FIFA refereeing chief denies bias after Argentina’s 3-2 World Cup win over Egypt
FIFA’s refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina rejected bias claims following Argentina’s comeback 3-2 win over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
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South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds Former President Yoon’s 7-Year Prison Sentence
South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a seven-year sentence for ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law and obstruction charges.
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MLB pitcher Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Justin Verlander, 43, announced he will retire after the 2026 MLB season, finishing his 21-year career with the Detroit Tigers.
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Jeffrey Ying sentenced for stealing rare 17th-century Chinese manuscripts from UCLA
Jeffrey Ying was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for stealing over 10 rare Chinese manuscripts from UCLA valued at $216,000.
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Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Near UN, US Urges China to Resume Tibet Talks
Lobga Rangzen, a Tibetan activist, self-immolated near UN headquarters in New York on July 2, calling for Tibetan independence before dying from burns.
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Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 for obstructing ICE arrest, avoids prison
Hannah Dugan, former Milwaukee judge, was fined $5,000 for felony obstruction after helping an immigrant evade ICE arrest in 2025 but received no prison time.
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OpenAI pauses Astra AI model development over critical cybersecurity risks
OpenAI halted work on its AI model Astra after tests showed it could autonomously find and exploit serious cybersecurity flaws.
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Palworld developer Pocketpair keeps game price at $29.99 for full 1.0 launch
Pocketpair announced Palworld’s 1.0 full release on July 10, 2026, will keep its $29.99 price despite industry expectations of a hike.
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16-year-old arrested after knife and firearm attack at Welfen-Gymnasium in Bavaria
A 16-year-old was arrested following a knife and firearm attack at Welfen-Gymnasium school in Schongau, Bavaria, injuring two 13-year-old girls seriously.
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Malaysia Keeps Civil Servants' Retirement Age at 60, PERKESO Contribution Now Voluntary
The Malaysian government kept the civil servant retirement age at 60 and made PERKESO injury scheme contribution voluntary.
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Malaysia Makes Lindung 24 Jam Scheme Voluntary for Locals, Mandatory for Foreign Workers
Malaysia’s Cabinet has made Lindung 24 Jam contributions voluntary for local workers but retains mandatory payments for foreign workers starting July 8, 2026.