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Taiwan condemns China-Indonesia navy drill east of island as provocation
Taiwan condemned China's planned mid-August navy drill with Indonesia east of Taiwan, calling it a military provocation and political manipulation.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea military drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan on August 12, flying over 700 km into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula.
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Ukraine scores first air-to-air kill with F-16 downing Russian Su-35 fighter
Ukraine's F-16 jets shot down a Russian Su-35 on July 8, marking their first air-to-air kill, confirmed by a US general on July 21.
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British woman jailed six years in Hong Kong for blackmail after false rape claim
Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice over false rape accusations against a British banker.
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Man attacks two Greek-American tourists with knife near Acropolis in Athens
A 60-year-old man stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis on July 21, 2026, before being arrested.
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Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Disarmament Plan, Demands Full Hamas Disarmament First
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan on August 9, 2026, insisting Israel will not withdraw troops before Hamas disarms.
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Barnaby Joyce interrupts live ABC interview to yell at dog during political questions
Barnaby Joyce shouted at his barking dog during a live ABC interview while discussing Pauline Hanson's controversial UK meeting, then apologized for the disruption.
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Chess champion Judit Polgar declines Hungary presidential nomination
Judit Polgar rejected Hungarian PM Peter Magyar’s offer to become president, citing lack of strength for the role.
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Thousands of Israelis March to Gaza Border Demanding Return of Settlements
Thousands of Israelis, including government ministers, marched to Gaza border calling for rebuilding settlements evacuated in 2005.
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Hungary's Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President, Replacing Orban Ally
Hungary’s parliament voted 140-6 to elect former Supreme Court head Andras Baka as president on August 11, 2026.
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J.K. Rowling condemns Amnesty UK for labeling her women's centre 'anti-rights'
J.K. Rowling criticized Amnesty International after it called her Beira's Place centre 'anti-rights' in a report later removed.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with expansion potential
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a NATO-like defence pact on August 7 in Mecca to consider attacks on one as attacks on all three countries.
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Hong Kong inquiry finds Wang Fuk Court fire caused by preventable renovation failures
A judge-led panel concluded the deadly 168-fatality Wang Fuk Court fire resulted from human errors and safety breaches during renovation.
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Almost 3/4 of England declared in drought after driest July and ongoing heatwave
UK government declared 71.3% of England in drought as of August 10 amid record dry July and fifth heatwave of 2026.
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Boko Haram and ISWAP embed AI tools in terror operations for planning and bombmaking
Nigerian jihadist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP have institutionalized AI use in attacks, training, and battlefield tactics since 2023.
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Syria’s New Transitional Parliament Convenes in Damascus for First Session
Syria’s new 210-seat transitional parliament held its inaugural meeting in Damascus on July 12, 2026, marking a key step after President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s rise to power.
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Russia confirms contact with Turkey over resale of S-400 missile systems
Russia's Kremlin confirmed ongoing talks with Turkey about potential resale of Turkey's Russian S-400 missile systems.
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Thousands protest exam irregularities in Jharkhand amid police clashes
Thousands have protested since late July in Jharkhand over alleged exam cheating, with police using tear gas and water cannons to disperse some crowds.
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Former Thai lawmaker kills local official outside Nonthaburi government office
Ex-lawmaker Chalong Riewraeng shot and killed Nonthaburi official Thongchai Yenprasert over a loan dispute on August 10.
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China test-launches long-range ballistic missile in South Pacific amid regional tensions
China launched a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific on July 6, drawing criticism from Australia and allies.
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Singapore and China Agree to Expand Cooperation on Green Energy, AI, and Eldercare
Singapore’s Minister Chee Hong Tat called for deeper collaboration with China on sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, and ageing during a July forum.
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Sierra Leone fishermen blame Chinese trawlers for illegal fishing and lost catches
Sierra Leone fishermen report a 40% decline in fish catches due to illegal incursions by foreign, mainly Chinese, trawlers in coastal waters.
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Xi Jinping pledges to strengthen long-term stable ties with Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed readiness to cooperate with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for stable China-North Korea relations.
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UK, Italy, and Japan sign £4.6 billion deal to develop 6th-generation fighter jet
The UK, Italy, and Japan signed a £4.6 billion contract to jointly develop a 6th-generation fighter jet under the Global Combat Air Programme.