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Greek F-16 crash-lands at Zakynthos airport causing fire and runway closure
A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet crash-landed at Zakynthos airport on July 9, causing fire and runway closure with flights diverted.
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Syria's OPCW voting rights restored after five-year suspension on July 9, 2026
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons restored Syria's voting rights following regime change and disarmament progress.
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills At Least 13 in Russia's Nizhnekamsk Oil Refinery City
A Ukrainian drone strike killed at least 13 people and injured around 39 in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, targeting industrial and civilian sites including an oil refinery.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses 1,800 cases with over 600 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has surpassed 1,800 cases and 600 deaths as of early July 2026.
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Trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis opens in Las Vegas over Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis faces trial starting August 10, 2026, in Las Vegas for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.
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Monsoon rains and cyclones kill 19, displace thousands in the Philippines
Landslides and floods caused by monsoon rains and cyclones have killed 19 and displaced nearly 95,000 in the Philippines as of August 11, 2026.
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Australia and India sign agreement to export uranium for peaceful energy use
Australia and India signed a uranium export agreement to support India's nuclear energy expansion during Modi's Melbourne visit.
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Thailand's Constitutional Court Upholds 400 Billion Baht Emergency Borrowing Decree
Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled the government’s 400 billion baht emergency borrowing decree legal, clearing a key hurdle for parliamentary approval.
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UK Prime Minister Starmer hints at extra bank holiday if England wins 2026 World Cup
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said an extra bank holiday may be granted if England wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19.
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American fitness influencer Connor Murphy drowns in Thailand after erratic behavior
Connor Murphy, a 32-year-old American fitness influencer, died by drowning in a lake near his Thai home after fleeing police on July 7, 2026.
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Manhunt underway for husband after wife and daughters found dead in Bedfordshire
Police launched an international manhunt for Ndodana Tshuma after his wife and two daughters were found dead in their Bedfordshire home in July.
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WHO warns global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action
WHO warned on August 8, 2026, that annual new cancer cases may rise to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent global intervention.
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UN Calls for Israel to Release Palestinian Doctor Detained Over 18 Months
The UN commission urged Israel to free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, held since December 2024 without charge amid allegations of abuse.
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Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation after extradition from Dubai
Daniel Kinahan appeared in a Dublin court Sunday charged with directing a criminal organisation after extradition from Dubai.
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US charges Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist
US authorities charged imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi with ordering the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Typhoon Maysak kills at least 17, causes floods and rare tornadoes in southern China
Typhoon Maysak triggered deadly floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in Guangxi and Hubei, killing at least 17 and displacing 60,000.
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Air Raid Sirens Sound in Bahrain and Gulf States as US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait amid renewed US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on July 8-9, 2026.
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Utah Revokes License of Provo Canyon School's Springville Campus Over Abuse Claims
Utah regulators revoked Provo Canyon School's Springville campus license due to multiple abuse and safety violations, ordering closure by August 6, 2026.
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Three Tankers Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz; Qatar Blames Iran
Three tankers, including Qatari LNG vessel Al-Rekayyat, were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, 2026, with Qatar holding Iran responsible.
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At least 38 security personnel and 54 militants killed in Balochistan clashes
Clashes between militants and security forces in Balochistan since July 6 have killed at least 38 security personnel and 54 militants.
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Fast-moving Bald Range wildfire forces over 20,000 evacuations in British Columbia
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate amid state of emergency declarations.
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Israeli Parliament passes first reading of bill for inquiry into Hamas attack security failures
Israel’s Parliament approved a bill on July 6, 2026, to form a commission investigating security failings before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
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NATO Nations Advance Defense Investment Mechanisms and Pledge Increased Support for Ukraine
At the July 2026 Ankara Summit, NATO members advanced new defense financing mechanisms and pledged €70 billion in military aid to Ukraine in 2026.
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Austrian court convicts two former Syrian officials of torture in Raqqa
An Austrian court sentenced two former Syrian officials to eight years for torture and abuse against Assad opponents in Raqqa.