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Australia investigates six metallic space debris spheres found on Queensland beach
Six large metallic spheres washed ashore on Forrest Beach, Queensland, and are now under investigation by the Australian Space Agency.
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BTS Withdraws from 2027 Grammys Over New Best Asian Pop Music Category
BTS announced they will not submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, protesting the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
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11-year-old Canadian boy dies of rabies after bat lands on his face in Ontario
An 11-year-old boy from northern Ontario died in 2024 after contracting rabies from a bat that rested on his face during a cottage visit.
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France's largest wildfire since 1949 near Bordeaux brought under control after burning 42,000 hectares
French authorities declared the massive Gironde wildfire under control on August 1 after it burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes.
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United Nations warns strong El Niño will develop July-September 2026 with global risks
The World Meteorological Organization announced El Niño has formed and will intensify to a strong event by September 2026, raising extreme weather risks worldwide.
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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Kumamoto kills at least 13, causes mall explosion
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on July 28, causing deaths, aftershocks, and a mall explosion that trapped workers.
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Wildfires on Crete force 8,000 evacuations and kill three firefighters in Greece
Wildfires erupting on Crete’s Rethymno region in late July killed three firefighters and forced 8,000 evacuations amid strong winds.
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7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan, causing injuries and structural damage
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on July 28, injuring over 50 and causing damage across Kyushu island.
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South Korea hits record 42.5°C amid deadly heatwave, multiple deaths reported
South Korea recorded a historic high of 42.5°C in Yangsan amid a deadly heatwave causing over 20 deaths and thousands of illnesses.
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Avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak leaves climber Nirmal Purja and nine others missing
An avalanche struck a 10-member climbing expedition including Nirmal Purja on Broad Peak on July 30, leaving several dead and others missing.
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Wildfires in Southwestern France Force Over 220,000 Evacuations, Burn 42,000 Hectares
Massive wildfires near Bordeaux in southwestern France have forced more than 220,000 people to evacuate and charred up to 42,000 hectares of forest.
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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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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.
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at 78 in Sydney
Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, died suddenly from pneumonia on July 13, 2026, at age 78 in Sydney, Australia.
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Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75 after illness in Portugal
Bonnie Tyler, known for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died at age 75 after being hospitalized in Portugal for intestinal surgery.
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Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 13, including seven British nationals
A wildfire in Almería province, Spain, killed 13 people and injured six amid a heatwave, with firefighters battling the blaze for days.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads rapidly amid attacks on health facilities
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its 17th Ebola outbreak since April 24, with nearly 750 suspected cases and rising violence against health workers.
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NSW expands daily year-round drone shark monitoring across 70 beaches starting July 1
New South Wales will launch expanded dawn-to-dusk drone shark patrols on over 70 beaches from July 1, following recent attacks and sightings.
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More than 10,000 march in Budapest Pride after Orban's April election defeat
Budapest held its first Pride parade since Viktor Orban's defeat, drawing over 10,000 participants on June 27, 2026.
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Nearly Half of Older Japanese Women Prefer AI for Relationship Advice Over Humans
A January 2026 survey found 47.8% of Japanese women aged 60-79 prefer AI to humans for advice on interpersonal issues.
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Brazilian Sisters Set Guinness Record with Combined Age of 316 Years
Three sisters near Rio de Janeiro have been certified by Guinness as the world’s longest-living trio with a combined age of 316 years.
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Michael Caine’s AI voice narrates 13-hour Odyssey audiobook ahead of Nolan film
Michael Caine’s licensed AI voice narrates a new 13-hour audiobook of Homer’s The Odyssey released June 23 ahead of Nolan’s film due July 19.
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94
Clive Davis, influential music executive who signed Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, died June 22 at age 94 in New York.
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79th Cannes Film Festival ends with Palme d'Or award amid strong arthouse competition
The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded Saturday with the Palme d'Or ceremony, led by jury president Park Chan-wook judging 22 international films.