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Trump warns of renewed US strikes on Iran after ceasefire breakdown at NATO summit
On July 8, 2026, US President Trump warned the US will likely strike Iran again, declaring the ceasefire deal over amid rising tensions.
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Funeral procession and burial held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran held six-day funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, ending with burial in Mashhad on July 9, 2026.
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Obsidian cancels Avowed sequel, shifts focus to new Fallout game amid layoffs
Obsidian Entertainment canceled its Avowed sequel and cut about 25% of staff to focus on a new Fallout game led by Josh Sawyer.
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Xbox layoffs cut roughly half of id Software staff amid Doom DLC launch
Xbox cut about half of id Software's staff, laying off around 90-95 of its 185 employees during Doom DLC release and studio restructuring.
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Indonesia and India sign defence deals including BrahMos and air-to-air missiles
Indonesia and India signed defence agreements on July 7 covering BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles.
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Philippine Senate Secretary begins impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate began the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 6, 2026, over allegations of graft, bribery, and assassination plots.
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Wildfire near Trévillach forces 10,000 evacuations, threatens Tour de France stage finish
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France has burned thousands of hectares and forced evacuations ahead of Tour de France stage three.
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US celebrates 250th Independence Day with Trump speech and global congratulations
President Trump warned of a 'communist menace' in a July 3 speech as the US marked its 250th Independence Day with international messages and events.
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Donald Trump posts AI-generated video depicting himself as doctor treating critics for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
On July 1, 2026, former President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video portraying himself as a doctor treating celebrity critics for 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'.
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US Navy MH-60S helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea, one missing
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1; three crew rescued, one missing.
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Russian and Ukrainian drone and missile strikes cause multiple casualties and damage in Ukraine and Russia
Russian strikes killed at least 30 in Ukraine and Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian oil and port infrastructure near St Petersburg in early July 2026.
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Two Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building Antenna for Proposal and Banner
Two Russian climbers scaled the Empire State Building antenna on July 1, proposed marriage, displayed a banner, and were arrested in New York City.
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Village People lead singer Victor Willis dies at 74 after brief illness
Victor Willis, lead singer and co-founder of the Village People, died June 30, 2026, at age 74 following a short but aggressive illness.
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Fire in Antwerp apartment building kills at least 5, injures several
A fire on July 1 in a 10-storey apartment building in Antwerp killed at least five people and injured several others.
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Nike forecasts revenue decline despite tariff refund as China sales fall sharply
Nike reported a 1% drop in Q4 revenue to $10.97 billion and expects further declines amid weak China sales despite tariff refund gains.
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LIV Golf secures new lead investor with players gaining majority equity stake
LIV Golf signed an agreement with a new lead investor, expected to close in September 2026, with players becoming majority equity holders.
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Four men stabbed near Covent Garden; 47-year-old woman charged
Four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden on August 5; a 47-year-old woman was charged with wounding and weapon possession.
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South Korean police raid Starbucks Korea HQ over 'Tank Day' marketing controversy
On August 5, 2026, Seoul police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters amid an investigation of the controversial 'Tank Day' campaign from May 2026.
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US Imposes 15% Tariff and Minimum Prices on Polysilicon to Curtail Chinese Imports
President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a 15% tariff and minimum import prices on polysilicon products, effective December 4, 2026.
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Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 Cincinnati Open Due to Wrist Injury
Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury sustained in April.
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Drone attack kills 7 including 3 children at Russian Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
A drone crashed and exploded on a crowded beach in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 2, killing seven people including three children and injuring around 40.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 15 in Kyiv and suburbs
Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and nearby areas killed at least 15 people and injured dozens, Ukrainian officials said.
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Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on bags starting February 2027
Jetstar will charge passengers for carry-on bags stored in overhead lockers from February 2027, offering one free personal item per booking.