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Youth Protests Demand Resignation of India’s Education Minister over Exam Paper Leaks
Thousands led by Cockroach Janta Party protested in Delhi and other cities demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam paper leaks.
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US Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child Alec Neel Vance
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha announced the birth of their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on July 19, 2026, at Walter Reed Medical Center.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix as George Russell crashes out in opening lap
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, 2026, while George Russell crashed out after a collision with Lewis Hamilton.
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Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup; Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank celebrate
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting celebrations among Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Taylor Farms recalls shredded iceberg lettuce amid US Cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms recalled shredded iceberg lettuce sold in 27 states after over 1,600 Cyclospora cases linked to the product emerged across 34 states.
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Death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes exceeds 5,300; IMF releases $346M aid
Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 have killed 5,346 people, with the IMF releasing $346 million for relief and recovery.
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Bryson DeChambeau penalised two strokes for improving lie at 2026 Open Championship
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship for improving his lie on the fifth hole.
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Netflix Q2 2026 revenue up 13.4% but Q3 growth forecast falls short, shares drop
Netflix reported Q2 2026 revenue of $12.56 billion and net income of $3.4 billion; Q3 growth forecast below analyst expectations, shares fell sharply.
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Smoke from Over 800 Canadian Wildfires Causes Hazardous Air Quality in 20+ US States
Smoke from more than 850 active Canadian wildfires has spread into over 20 US states, causing hazardous air quality and health warnings.
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Germany to join French nuclear deterrence exercise for first time in autumn 2026
Germany will send conventional troops to participate in a French nuclear deterrence exercise for the first time in autumn 2026, deepening Franco-German defence ties.
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US approves $1.96 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions
The US State Department approved a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia to boost air defenses amid escalating regional conflict.
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Australia to create AI office and propose laws regulating data centres and creative rights
Australia will establish an Office of AI and introduce legislation on data centre standards and copyright protections in early 2027.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans new funding round and Shanghai IPO in 2027
DeepSeek raised $7 billion in June 2026 and plans a new funding round plus Shanghai Star Market IPO by 2027 Q2.
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US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent with 308-117 vote
The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act to keep daylight saving time year-round, ending clock changes nationwide.
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Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card ban suspended after Trump’s intervention
Folarin Balogun’s one-match World Cup suspension was suspended after US President Donald Trump lobbied FIFA.
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Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay S$460,000 damages to ministers for defamation
Singapore High Court ruled Bloomberg liable for defaming ministers K Shanmugam and Tan See Leng, awarding S$230,000 to each.
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DeepSeek Founder Liang Wenfeng Becomes World's Richest AI Model Creator
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's net worth doubled to $36 billion after a $7.4 billion funding round in June 2026.
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France and England meet in 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff in Miami
France and England played the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match on July 18 in Miami as Didier Deschamps managed his final game after 14 years.
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Singapore's Q2 GDP grows 5.7% led by AI-driven manufacturing surge
Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026 with strong AI-driven manufacturing growth, amid easing overall GDP growth.
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Twelve US States Sue to Block Paramount's $110 Billion Merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
A coalition of 12 states led by California filed suit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing antitrust violations.
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EU and UK announce coordinated sanctions on Russian cyber actors over attacks in Europe
The European Union and United Kingdom jointly imposed sanctions on over 30 Russian individuals and entities linked to cyberattacks targeting European countries.
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Iran Buries Slain Supreme Leader Khamenei Amid Renewed US-Iran Clashes
Iran buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, in Mashhad amid surging US-Iran hostilities.
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South Korea announces record 2027 budget over 800 trillion won amid AI chip boom and raises 2026 growth forecast to 3%
South Korea plans a record 2027 budget exceeding 800 trillion won, driven by rising AI chip tax revenues and raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%.
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Western Allies Meet in Paris to Boost Ukraine Air Defence and Coordinate Sanctions
On July 13, 2026, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met 25 Western leaders in Paris to secure more air-defence aid and unify support against Russia.