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15,981 storiesUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that diplomatic solutions are "still on the table" if Iran
2026 Iran war — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio says that diplomatic solutions are "still on the table" if Iran ceases attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. [https://www.jpost.com/middle-e
At least six people are killed and 21 others are injured when a earthquake strikes the town of Pumpunya in
2026 Huancayo earthquake — At least six people are killed and 21 others are injured when a earthquake strikes the town of Pumpunya in Chongos Bajo District, Chupaca province, Department of Junín, Peru. [http
Students hold protests in several cities across India after activist Sonam Wangchuk is arrested and taken to
2026 Delhi Jantar Mantar protests — Students hold protests in several cities across India after activist Sonam Wangchuk is arrested and taken to a hospital during his hunger strike calling for education minister Dhar
In esports, Dplus KIA defeats Karmine Corp 3–0 to win the League of Legends title at the 2026 Esports World
''League of Legends'' in esports — In esports, Dplus KIA defeats Karmine Corp 3–0 to win the League of Legends title at the 2026 Esports World Cup, extending South Korea's winning streak to three years and securing
Mathematician and Anthropic employee Levent Alpöge presents an explicit counterexample to the Jacobian
AI boom — Mathematician and Anthropic employee Levent Alpöge presents an explicit counterexample to the Jacobian conjecture in three-dimensional space that disproves the <math>n</math>-varia
Sixty-seven people are rescued and 66 others are reported missing when passenger ferry MV Barima capsizes and
2026 Huancayo earthquake — Sixty-seven people are rescued and 66 others are reported missing when passenger ferry MV Barima capsizes and sinks near the Pomeroon River in Guyana. [https://apnews.com/article/g
The Kurdistan Freedom Party reports that eight Iranian Kurdish rebels have been wounded after a drone strike
2026 Iran war — The Kurdistan Freedom Party reports that eight Iranian Kurdish rebels have been wounded after a drone strike from Iran hit a camp near Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. [https://arab.
Four people are killed, four others are unaccounted for, and several houses are swept away after a landslide
2026 Huancayo earthquake — Four people are killed, four others are unaccounted for, and several houses are swept away after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall hits Mon District, Nagaland, India. [https:
Santomeans vote to elect the country's president.
2026 São Toméan presidential election — Santomeans vote to elect the country's president. Incumbent president Carlos Vila Nova seeks a second term in office. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sao-tome-principe-votes-
In association football, Spain win their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating the defending champions
2026 FIFA World Cup final — In association football, Spain win their second FIFA World Cup title after defeating the defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final held at MetLife Stadium in
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announces that an American service member has been killed in
2026 Iran war — The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announces that an American service member has been killed in northern Iraq during a "controlled" detonation of a downed Iranian drone, b
After winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain becomes the first country to hold both the men's and women's
Spain at the FIFA World Cup — After winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain becomes the first country to hold both the men's and women's World Cups, having won the latter in 2023. The men's team extends their in
The Israeli military uses the Iron Dome to shoot down fragments from an Iranian missile fired at Aqaba,
2026 Iran war — The Israeli military uses the Iron Dome to shoot down fragments from an Iranian missile fired at Aqaba, Jordan, after the Aegis was reportedly used to shoot down the missile. [http
Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente also becomes the oldest manager to win a World Cup title at 65 years old.
Spain at the FIFA World Cup — Spanish manager Luis de la Fuente also becomes the oldest manager to win a World Cup title at 65 years old. [https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/spain-coach-de-la-fuente-hails-wo

Canada bars foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21
2026 Ebola epidemic — Canada bars foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days, citing the Ebola epidemic. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/

Iran's Hormozgan province water and wastewater company announces that United States airstrikes have damaged
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Iran's Hormozgan province water and wastewater company announces that United States airstrikes have damaged desalination equipment, cutting off water to about 10,000 people. [https
The Bahraini military intercepts projectiles fired from Iran.
2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries — The Bahraini military intercepts projectiles fired from Iran. [https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/iranian-attack-hits-kuwaiti-power-113332751.html (DPA via Yahoo News)]
Belgium approves an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements.
Belgium–Israel relations — Belgium approves an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/18/belgium-bans-imports-from-israeli-settlements-in-occupied-palestine (Al
Over 100 houses burn down in a fire in the Krokstadelva municipality of Norway.
Krokstadelva fire — Over 100 houses burn down in a fire in the Krokstadelva municipality of Norway. [https://nos.nl/artikel/2623536-in-beeld-dit-is-de-ravage-na-de-enorme-brand-in-noorse-stad-krokstad
Turkey's interior ministry announces the arrest of 119 people linked to ISIS.
Turkey–Islamic State conflict — Turkey's interior ministry announces the arrest of 119 people linked to ISIS. [https://english.alarabiya.net/amp/News/middle-east/2026/07/18/turkey-arrests-119-accused-of-links-to-
Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs the 17th amendment to the nation's constitution, which will end his
Magyar Government — Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs the 17th amendment to the nation's constitution, which will end his term in office at midnight the following day. [https://www.bbc.com/news/a
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launches Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, from the
Space industry of India — Skyroot Aerospace successfully launches Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh, carrying small satellite payl
In association football, England beats France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in FIFA World
2026 FIFA World Cup — In association football, England beats France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in FIFA World Cup history, securing their best result since winning the tournament in 1
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that two American troops have been "killed in action" in Jordan,
2026 Iranian strikes on Arab countries — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reports that two American troops have been "killed in action" in Jordan, bringing the total casualties for American troops to 16. [https://www.r
Nine people are killed and nine others are injured after an unauthorized firecracker factory explodes in
Krokstadelva fire — Nine people are killed and nine others are injured after an unauthorized firecracker factory explodes in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. [https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/8-killed-9-inju