World · Politics
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Russian missile and drone attack kills at least two in Kyiv
At least two people died in a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on Thursday early morning.
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US and Iran hold indirect talks in Doha, make progress amid Khamenei funeral preparations
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1, 2026, making progress on a memorandum despite no breakthrough on lasting peace.
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Germany Indicts Ukrainian National for 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
German prosecutors charged Serhii K for orchestrating explosions that damaged Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022.
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defence pact in Mecca on August 7, pledging mutual response to armed attacks.
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Pakistan intercepts four drones from Afghanistan amid rising border tensions
Pakistan’s military shot down four drones launched by Afghan Taliban into Balochistan on June 30, 2026.
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Algerians voted July 2 to elect 407 parliament members amid low engagement and candidate bans
Algerians voted on July 2, 2026, to elect 407 members of their National Assembly amid low turnout fears and thousands of candidate disqualifications.
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France sets April 18, 2027 presidential election date as Macron’s term ends
France announced April 18, 2027, for the presidential election's first round and May 2 for a runoff after Macron’s final term[s1].
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Japan sees surge in fatal bear attacks, launches new surveillance and safety efforts
At least five people have died from bear attacks since April 2026 in northern Japan amid a nationwide rise in encounters.
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Palestinian Christians Leave West Bank Amid Violence and Economic Hardship
Hundreds of Palestinian Christians have left the West Bank since Gaza war began, fearing worsening conditions and violence.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy makes first official visit to Serbia to boost ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on August 7 for his first official visit to discuss economic, security, and EU relations with Serbian leaders.
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Bomb explosion on Damascus minibus kills 2, injures 13 near Jaramana
An explosive device detonated aboard a passenger minibus near Damascus, killing two and injuring 13, Syrian authorities said.
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Houthi missile and drone attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni troops in Marib and Hadramawt
Houthi forces killed at least 30 Yemeni government troops in missile and drone strikes on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt on August 6.
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Firefighting Helicopter Crashes Near Richfield, Utah, Killing Two Crew Members
A Sikorsky S-64 firefighting helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, on Friday, killing the pilot and a crewmember while battling the Widemouth 2 wildfire.
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UN Chief Condemns Attacks by Russia and Ukraine Causing Civilian Deaths and Damage
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Russia and Ukraine for attacks on civilians amid escalating conflict.
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UN rights chief warns of surge in executions in Iran since March 2026
At least 56 people have been executed in Iran on national security charges since March 19, 2026, amid growing concerns over fairness and due process.
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Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza, Jerusalem and set up monitoring mechanism
On August 5-6, Arab and Muslim foreign ministers condemned Israeli attacks on Gaza and Jerusalem and agreed to document abuses internationally.
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July 2026 Sets Record as Hottest Month in France, Fires Burn Thousands of Hectares
France recorded its hottest month ever in July 2026 with a 16-day heatwave and a massive wildfire burning 42,000 hectares.
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Death toll from June 24 Venezuelan earthquakes rises to 6,125 with widespread damage
Venezuela reports 6,125 deaths from twin June 24 earthquakes; tens of thousands remain displaced amid extensive destruction.
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Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees to Paris Amid Election Crackdown
Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian anti-war politician, fled to Paris after being barred from September elections and labeled a foreign agent.
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Brazil’s President Lula da Silva launches fourth presidential bid at age 80
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced his candidacy for a fourth presidential term in October 2026.
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Small tourist plane crashes near Nazca, Peru, killing all 13 aboard
A small tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, on August 1, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 tourists and 2 crew members.
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Woman in her 70s dies of suspected heatstroke after Kumamoto earthquake sheltering in car
A woman in her 70s died of suspected heatstroke on July 30 after sheltering in her car following the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake.
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Gaza Civil Defense recovers 112 bodies from rubble in Gaza City after years of airstrikes
Gaza Civil Defense recovered 112 bodies in Sabra neighborhood after nearly two weeks of manual excavation, continuing efforts to find missing victims amid conflict rubble.
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Australia's under-16 social media ban struggles as over 80% of youths still use platforms
Three months after Australia banned social media use for under-16s, over 80% of youths continue using platforms despite enforcement challenges.