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US launches 11th night of strikes on Iran; Trump warns of attack on Pickaxe Mountain site
The US conducted airstrikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night and President Trump threatened a heavy strike on the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade device leasing program in US on July 28, 2026
Apple rolled out its new Apple Upgrade leasing program in the US on July 28 to boost hardware sales amid rising costs.
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Consortium led by Amit Bhatia in talks to buy minority stake in Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group confirmed talks with an Amit Bhatia-led consortium to sell a strategic minority stake.
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China narrows AI model gap with US to months amid Silicon Valley debate on regulation
China has reduced the AI performance gap with the US from years to months while Silicon Valley debates open-weight model controls.
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At least 144 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania coast
A capsized migrant boat from Gambia reached Mauritania with 38 survivors and 143 dead or missing after 25 days at sea.
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Trump directs resumption of direct US-Lebanon flights as Lebanon deploys troops to pilot zones
US President Trump ordered direct US-Lebanon flights to resume after Lebanon began deploying troops in southern pilot zones amid Israeli withdrawal.
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London Stock Exchange to launch LSE 24 night trading platform in H1 2027
London Stock Exchange will launch a new night-time trading platform called LSE 24 in the first half of 2027, offering extended hours trading in exchange-traded products.
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Houthis impose Red Sea maritime blockade threatening Saudi oil shipments amid conflict
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of Saudi ports in the Red Sea, targeting ships and disrupting oil exports since July 20, 2026.
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CONMEBOL President Urges 64-Team 2030 World Cup to Mark Centenary
CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez called for the 2030 World Cup to expand to 64 teams as part of the tournament's 100th anniversary celebrations.
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Army veteran arrested after fire, incendiary attack outside NYC federal building housing ICE and FBI
Andrew Arrabaca, a 43-year-old Army veteran, set fire and deployed incendiary devices outside 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan on July 20.
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Spain wins 2026 World Cup final 1-0 over Argentina after extra time
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey.
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Hungarian PM Peter Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for presidency
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced plans to nominate chess great Judit Polgar as the country's next president.
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Two US Troops Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on Jordan Base Amid Rising Conflict
Two US soldiers were killed and a third went missing in an Iranian missile attack on a Jordan air base on July 17, 2026.
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US Soldier Killed in Northern Iraq During Disposal of Downed Iranian Drone
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton died on July 18 in Iraq during a controlled explosion of unexploded Iranian drone ordnance.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha shines as 2026 World Cup reveals breakout stars
Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha and young talents from Japan, Australia, and Spain emerged as key players in the 2026 World Cup.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address US-Iran Conflict and Regional Security
ASEAN foreign ministers convened in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional security, US-Iran war impacts, South China Sea tensions, and Myanmar diplomacy.
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Morocco, Portugal and Spain to co-host 2030 FIFA World Cup; final venue undecided
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the final venue still under negotiation.
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UK PM Andy Burnham Cancels Digital ID Scheme to Prioritize Cost of Living Crisis
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has scrapped the digital ID scheme launched by Keir Starmer to focus government spending on the cost of living.
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Chelsea signs England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million fee
Chelsea has signed 23-year-old England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club-record £117 million.
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Jensen Huang’s Signed Leather Jacket Sells for $960,000 at Sotheby's Auction
Jensen Huang’s signed Tom Ford leather jacket sold for $960,000 at Sotheby’s New York auction, far exceeding estimates.
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Bethesda confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters, Fallout 5 preproduction, new projects announced
Bethesda announced remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, revealed Fallout 5 in preproduction, and new Fallout projects including a game with Obsidian Entertainment.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to attend ASEAN meetings in Manila, discuss Trump-Xi summit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend ASEAN meetings in Manila July 19–23 to discuss regional issues and a possible Trump-Xi summit.
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Chinese Midea's PortaSplit portable AC tops European sales during record 2026 heatwaves
Midea's PortaSplit portable air-conditioner became a bestseller across Europe amid the hottest June on record, driving strong sales growth in multiple countries.
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China Daily sparks Philippine outrage with racist AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
China Daily released an AI-generated video on July 10 depicting Filipinos as monkeys, drawing sharp condemnation from the Philippine government.