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Sri Lanka prison riot in Negombo leaves 23-26 dead and over 100 injured
A violent riot between rival drug gangs erupted at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka July 5-6, killing 23-26 people and injuring over 100.
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Iran holds six-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei starting July 4, 2026
Iran marked a six-to-seven-day funeral from July 4 for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in February U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
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Hamas elects Khalil al-Hayya as new political bureau chief after Sinwar's death
Khalil al-Hayya was elected leader of Hamas’s political bureau on July 20, replacing Yahya Sinwar killed by Israel in 2024.
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport after Sanaa strike
On July 13, 2026, Yemen's Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for air strikes on Sanaa International Airport runway.
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Two Explosions Near Macron During Damascus Visit Injure 18 Amid Security Risks
Two bombs exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron stayed, wounding 18 people during his July 6-7 visit to Syria.
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat fire in English Channel
Between 157 and 173 migrants were rescued Tuesday after their boat caught fire near the French-British maritime boundary in the English Channel.
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov with Facilitating Terrorism, Issues Arrest Warrant
Russia's FSB charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and issued an international arrest warrant on July 29, 2026.
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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid exam leak protests
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after weeks of youth protests over leaked NEET exam papers.
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Oman Proposes Gulf-Backed Joint Fee Plan to Iran for Strait of Hormuz Management
Oman has presented Iran a Gulf-supported proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz with voluntary fees for transiting ships.
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Over 500 Rohingya refugees feared dead after two ships sink off Myanmar coast
Two boats carrying over 500 Rohingya refugees left Myanmar in late June and are presumed sunk with few survivors, UN agencies say.
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Ukraine strikes Iranian commercial vessel in Caspian Sea killing one sailor
Ukrainian forces attacked an Iranian cargo ship carrying military goods in the Caspian Sea on July 25, killing one sailor and injuring others.
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Yemen's Houthis impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attack oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, attacked two Saudi oil tankers, and threatened shipping amid escalating Middle East conflict.
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Cuba hit by third nationwide blackout in 2026 amid worsening fuel crisis
Cuba suffered a third nationwide power blackout this year on July 6, cutting electricity to about 10 million people amid ongoing fuel shortages and sanctions.
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Explosive Drone Found Near Ukrainian Cargo Plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport; DHL Plane Collides With Object
An explosive-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov plane at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4-5; a DHL cargo plane diverted after mid-air collision.
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UK to impose default midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
The UK government will introduce a default midnight-to-6 a.m. social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with override options and feature restrictions.
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Nigel Farage resigns as UK MP to trigger Clacton by-election amid financial probe
Nigel Farage resigned as MP for Clacton on July 7, 2026, to force a by-election amid an investigation into undeclared gifts and plans to stand again.
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France passes law banning social media use for under-15s starting September 2026
France's parliament approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, effective September 1, 2026.
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India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Massive Youth Protests in Delhi
Thousands protested in Delhi demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, leading to his July 24 resignation.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on UK extradition warrants over sex crime charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on July 18, 2026, on UK extradition warrants accusing them of multiple sex crimes dating from 2010-2017.
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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Dismissed Amid Protests and Political Crisis
President Zelenskyy dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on July 15, sparking protests and political turmoil in Ukraine.
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Vehicle Attack at Berlin Pride Kills One and Injures Dozens, Suspect Killed by Police
A man drove a vehicle into a crowd at Berlin's Pride event on July 25, killing one woman and injuring 14 to 29 others before being fatally shot by police the next day.
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Over 140 Venezuelans deported from US hours before deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela
A flight carrying 146 Venezuelan deportees arrived in Venezuela on June 24, hours before twin earthquakes killed over 1,700 people.
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Roof collapse at Lahore tutoring centre kills 14 children, injures at least five
A roof collapse at a private tutoring centre in Lahore killed 14 children and injured at least five on June 30, officials said.
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UK PM Keir Starmer announces £15 billion boost to defence spending
Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a £15 billion defence spending increase over four years, focusing on modern military technology.