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Heatwaves in England in May-June 2026 cause 2,877 excess deaths, nearly double 2025 total
England recorded 2,877 excess deaths linked to heatwaves in May and June 2026, nearly twice the 2025 summer figure.
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Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s first democratically elected female president
Keiko Fujimori took office on July 29, pledging military-led crackdowns on crime and security reforms.
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France and Spain battle record wildfires amid fourth summer heatwave
France and Spain face massive wildfires and evacuations as a fourth heatwave drives temperatures above 40C in both countries.
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Syrian President Al-Sharaa Seeks Security Deal with Israel, Rules Out Lebanon Military Intervention
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria is pursuing a security agreement with Israel but will not intervene militarily in Lebanon.
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Israeli settlers torch two mosques in West Bank after deadly clashes
Israeli settlers set fire to two mosques in West Bank villages of Qusra and Kour following deadly clashes near Nablus, Israeli military begins investigations.
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UK PM Burnham announces 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut in business rates for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues in England, starting April 2027.
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Four Palestinians and three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting near Nablus
At least four Palestinians and three Israelis were killed in a deadly West Bank shooting near the village of Tal/Tell on July 23-24, 2026.
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India’s Modi announces fast-track courts after youth protests over exam paper leaks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts on July 23 to punish exam paper leak offenders amid ongoing youth protests demanding Education Minister’s resignation.
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Mykhailo Drapatyi named Ukraine's new commander-in-chief, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi
President Zelenskiy appointed 43-year-old Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces on July 21, 2026, replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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At least 144 migrants dead or missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania coast
A capsized migrant boat from Gambia reached Mauritania with 38 survivors and 143 dead or missing after 25 days at sea.
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Houthis impose Red Sea maritime blockade threatening Saudi oil shipments amid conflict
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade of Saudi ports in the Red Sea, targeting ships and disrupting oil exports since July 20, 2026.
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Hungarian PM Peter Magyar proposes chess grandmaster Judit Polgar for presidency
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced plans to nominate chess great Judit Polgar as the country's next president.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to attend ASEAN meetings in Manila, discuss Trump-Xi summit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend ASEAN meetings in Manila July 19–23 to discuss regional issues and a possible Trump-Xi summit.
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Italian court convicts former CEO Giovanni Castellucci and 31 others over 2018 Genoa bridge collapse
An Italian court sentenced former CEO Giovanni Castellucci to 12 years and 31 others convicted for the 2018 Morandi bridge collapse that killed 43 people.
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EU, UK, Spain, and Gibraltar sign treaty ending Gibraltar-Spain border checks
On July 14, 2026, the EU, UK, Spain, and Gibraltar signed a treaty to end border checks between Gibraltar and Spain, effective July 15.
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UK plans to brand Iran's IRGC and proxy group as terrorist over antisemitic attacks
The UK government announced on July 13 plans to designate Iran’s IRGC and the IMCR as terrorist groups amid antisemitic attacks.
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Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Russian oil tankers and refineries near Crimea
Between July 6 and 9, Ukrainian drones struck at least 36 Russian oil tankers and damaged key refineries near Crimea, disrupting fuel supplies across Russia.
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Israel marks 1,000 days since Hamas attack with memorials and protests
Israel commemorated 1,000 days since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with nationwide memorial events and protests demanding accountability.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes for historic forced adoptions of unmarried mothers' babies
On July 2, 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a formal apology in Parliament for forced adoptions of babies born to unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976.
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Iran Holds Week-Long Funeral Ceremonies for Slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began a series of funeral ceremonies July 3 for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in February US-Israeli air strikes.
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Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls kills three, injures seven
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1 killed three and injured seven, officials said.
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Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct as teenagers
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct between 2002 and 2016, according to a BBC documentary.
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Japan to tighten permanent residency rules starting October 2026
Japan will enforce stricter permanent residency requirements for foreigners beginning October 1, 2026.
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UK PM Andy Burnham to remove 5% VAT on household electricity bills from October 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a VAT cut on electricity bills starting October to ease energy costs for UK households.