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ICE agents fatally shoot Colombian man during vehicle stop attempt in Biddeford, Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a 26-year-old Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13 during a vehicle stop attempt linked to a deportation target.
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FIFA to consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams before 2030 tournament
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said officials will explore increasing World Cup teams from 48 to 64 ahead of the 2030 event.
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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father amid health and security concerns
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledged revenge for his father Ali Khamenei’s killing and remains absent from public amid health and security fears.
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Israel Shares Intelligence on Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump with U.S.
Israel recently provided the U.S. with intelligence about a new Iranian assassination plot targeting former President Donald Trump.
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Fire at Fujian Jinjiang shoe factory kills 28, investigation underway
A fire on July 9 at Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian, killed 28 people and prompted a full investigation.
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Meta discontinues Muse Image AI tool days after launch amid privacy backlash
Meta launched then quickly discontinued its Muse Image AI tool after user and industry backlash over privacy concerns.
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Trump urges US control of Greenland at NATO summit, sparking tensions with Denmark
At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Trump called for US control of Greenland and threatened to withdraw troops from Europe if allies do not meet demands.
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Nigel Farage resigns as UK MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid financial probe
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, 2026, to force a by-election amid an investigation into undeclared gifts and plans to stand again.
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Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup as his final tournament at age 41
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, confirmed the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his last, hoping his final match will not be the July 6 last-16 game against Spain.
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France defeat Morocco 2-0 in 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after Morocco beat Canada 3-0
Morocco beat co-host Canada 3-0 in the round of 16, then lost 2-0 to France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 on July 2 in Vancouver to advance to the World Cup last 16.
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EU top court upholds €4.1 billion antitrust fine on Google for Android abuses
The European Court of Justice dismissed Google's appeal to uphold a €4.1 billion EU fine over Android antitrust violations.
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Funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei enter sixth day amid mass mourning
Millions mourn Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq as funeral ceremonies continue through August 6 burial.
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Hungary shuts down Paks nuclear plant amid Danube drought; Romania blasts riverbed to protect own plant
Hungary shut down its sole Paks nuclear power plant for the first time due to record low Danube levels, while Romania detonated rocks to safeguard its Cernavoda plant.
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Severe wildfires northwest of Athens destroy homes and force evacuations amid fierce winds
Wildfires near Athens and Boeotia since July 31 have burned thousands of hectares, destroyed over 100 homes, and prompted evacuations as firefighting faces strong winds.
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Hamas agrees to phased disarmament in US-brokered Gaza peace plan
Hamas has accepted a US-led plan for phased disarmament in Gaza tied to an Israeli withdrawal, pending mutual compliance with ceasefire terms.
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Three killed and four injured in shooting at Seattle food festival
A gunfight broke out at the Bite of Seattle festival on July 26, killing three and injuring four, including a toddler.
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US-Iran hostilities pause lowers oil prices; markets respond before renewed tensions
The US and Iran paused fighting in late July, easing oil prices and boosting US stocks before attacks resumed raising tensions.
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LeBron James signs two-year deal with Philadelphia 76ers at age 41
LeBron James, NBA's all-time leading scorer, signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 24, 2026.
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France passes law banning social media use for under-15s starting September 2026
France's parliament approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, effective September 1, 2026.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK extradition warrants over sex crime charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2026, on UK extradition warrants accusing them of multiple sex crimes dating from 2010-2017.
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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Massive Youth Protests in Delhi
Thousands protested in Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, leading to his July 24 resignation.
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Japan revises imperial law to allow male adoptions but bars female emperors
Japan's parliament approved a revision to the Imperial House Law on July 17, 2026, enabling male adoptions but maintaining a ban on female emperors.
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Wildfire burns nearly 1,900 hectares in Fontainebleau forest near Paris amid heatwave
A major wildfire broke out on July 12 in Fontainebleau forest near Paris, burning about 1,900 hectares and prompting evacuations and highway closures.